The standard values for service illuminance (Em [Lux]), color appearance (F), color rendering group (Ra), and unified glare restriction class (UGRL) according to EN 12464-1 are listed in the table for the various types of interior or activity. The ratings for service illuminance, color rendering group, and direct glare restriction class represent minimum values to be met by the lighting system.


Interiors / Activities

Em[lx]

F

Ra

UGRL

Hammer-forging small part

200

ww, nw

60

25

Drop-forging

300

ww, nw

60

25

Welding

300

ww, nw

60

25

Rough and medium-accuracy machining, max. tolerance > 0.1 mm

300

ww, nw

60

25

Precision machining, max. tolerance < 0.1 mm

500

ww, nw

60

19

Marking, checking, measuring

750

ww, nw

60

19

Wire and tube drawing mills, cold strip production

300

ww, nw

60

25

Sheet metal working: thickness > 5 mm

200

ww, nw

60

25

Sheet metal working: thickness < 5 mm

300

ww, nw

60

22

Production of small tools and cutlery

750

ww, nw

60

19

Assembly

- rough

- medium

- fine

- very fine


200

300

500

750



ww, nw



80


25

25

22

19

Electroplate

300

ww, nw

80

25

Surface finishing and painting

750

ww, nw

80

25

Toolmaking, construction of jigs and fixtures, templates, precision engineering, precision assembly work

1000

ww, nw, tw

80

19