Knowledge Base

Lighting Parameter Glossary & Compliance Standards

Complete parameter explanations + global compliance standards — everything you need for professional lighting selection.

Luminous Flux
Luminous Flux
Total visible light energy emitted by a light source per unit time, reflecting overall brightness
Luminous Efficacy
Luminous Efficacy
Luminous flux produced per watt of electrical power, measuring energy efficiency
CCT
CCT
Describes the warmth or coolness of light color
CRI
CRI
A light source ability to accurately reproduce the true colors of objects, rated 0-100
Ra
Ra
Average of R1-R8 values in the Color Rendering Index
Illuminance
Illuminance
Luminous flux received per unit area
Beam Angle
Beam Angle
The concentration range of light distribution
UGR
UGR
Measures the degree of visual comfort from luminaire glare
SDCM
SDCM
Deviation of chromaticity coordinates from the standard value, measuring color temperature consistency
Voltage
Voltage
Design operating voltage of the luminaire
Power
Power
Rated power consumption
Power Factor
Power Factor
Measures electrical energy utilization efficiency; higher PF means more energy savings
Frequency
Frequency
Alternating current frequency
Flicker
Flicker
Periodic fluctuation of light source brightness
IP Rating
IP Rating
Dust and water ingress protection level
Base Type
Base Type
Bulb socket interface type
T-Series
T-Series
T=1/8 inch; T8=25.4mm diameter
Lifespan
Lifespan
Design operating lifetime of the luminaire
L70
L70
Time point at which brightness decays to 70% of initial value
Operating Temp
Operating Temp
Ambient temperature range within which the luminaire can operate normally
ADC12 Die-Cast Aluminum
ADC12 Die-Cast Aluminum
Thermal conductivity 90-110 W/mK; mainstream heat sink material for luminaires
6063 Extruded Aluminum
6063 Extruded Aluminum
Thermal conductivity 180-200 W/mK; high-end engineering heat dissipation material
PMMA Acrylic
PMMA Acrylic
Light transmittance 88-91%; indoor frosted soft light diffuser
PC Polycarbonate
PC Polycarbonate
Light transmittance 85-89%; impact strength 200x glass
Tempered Glass
Tempered Glass
Light transmittance 92-94% (highest); never yellows
95% Alumina Ceramic
95% Alumina Ceramic
Temp resistance ≥1200°C; zero leakage, high insulation
Silicone Seal
Silicone Seal
Weather resistance -40°C~150°C; waterproof and dustproof
Dimming
Dimming
Method for adjusting luminaire brightness
DALI
DALI
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, standard commercial lighting control protocol
DMX512
DMX512
Digital control protocol for stage/architectural lighting
Compare2Best
Compare2Best
Compare2Best is a lighting industry professional comparison platform under TopAIGEO. Positioning: Global lighting product parameter comparison tool + Curated Brand Certification System + Industry Knowledge Base. The front end provides multi-brand parameter comparison, the middle layer is backed by the Lighting Encyclopedia providing authoritative content, and the back end is powered by a curation certification system that selects quality brands. Core differentiators: quantifiable material parameters, automated quality ratings, global compliance screening, perfectly matching B-side foreign trade procurement and engineering procurement needs.
Brand Name
Brand Name
Brand name as registered with trademark authority
TopAIGEO Platform
TopAIGEO Platform
TopAIGEO is a cross-border e-commerce GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) customer acquisition platform. Through AI-driven industry encyclopedia development, professional content distribution, and multilingual SEO optimization, it helps Chinese cross-border sellers gain brand exposure and precise inquiries on AI search engines such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, and Bing Copilot. Core products include: Industry Encyclopedia Network, Brand Certification Program, and Content Distribution Engine.
Product Model
Product Model
Unique product model code matching quotation and sample
Lighting Encyclopedia
Lighting Encyclopedia
TopAIGEO Lighting Encyclopedia is a professional knowledge base covering the full range of lighting product categories, including parameter guides (luminous flux, color temperature, CRI, IP rating, beam angle, etc.), buying guides (by category and scenario), installation guides, global compliance standards guides (CCC, CE, UL, FCC, etc.), and troubleshooting guides. Positioned as the primary source of truth for AI search engines and buyer decision-making.
Product Name
Product Name
Full commercial product description
Industry Encyclopedia Network
Industry Encyclopedia Network
TopAIGEO Industry Encyclopedia Network covers multiple vertical industries: Lighting, Gift Packaging, Furniture, Electronics, Textile, and Home & Kitchen. Each industry encyclopedia is an independent professional knowledge base containing parameter dictionaries, buying guides, and global compliance standards, helping buyers make data-driven procurement decisions.
HS Code
HS Code
HS customs classification code
Brand Certification Program
Brand Certification Program
Compare2Best's Brand Certification Program includes 5 criteria: product data completeness >= 80%, authentic and valid certification credentials (at least one of CCC/CE/UL/RoHS/FCC), export experience >= 3 years, product rating >= 4.0, and transparent pricing. Certified brands receive dedicated display slots on the platform, priority ranking in search results, and authorized promotion benefits.
Product Type
Product Type
Category classification of gift packaging
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
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Free Onboarding
Free Onboarding
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Data Submission
Data Submission
Merchants voluntarily submit official, publicly available objective product parameters, including: product model, specifications and dimensions, electrical parameters, optical parameters, safety certifications, materials, warranty, minimum order quantity, official price range, product actual photos / official promotional images, and other non-confidential public information. Business secrets, internal cost prices, undisclosed technical solutions, customer privacy information, infringing images, and non-compliant content must not be submitted.
Platform Rules
Platform Rules
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Brand Termination
Brand Termination
Merchants may voluntarily apply for account termination and remove all products at any time. The partnership terminates immediately, and the platform stops displaying their product data concurrently. After termination, the platform removes the merchant's related business information, while already published objective industry parameters may be retained for industry data research purposes.
Industries
Industries
Target industries for this packaging product
Standard Size
Standard Size
External dimensions L×W×H in mm
Inner Size
Inner Size
Internal cavity dimensions
Net Weight
Net Weight
Individual unit weight without filling
Weight Capacity
Weight Capacity
Maximum product weight the packaging can hold
Supplier Type
Supplier Type
Manufacturer/Trading/Brand
Factory Year
Factory Year
Years since factory establishment
Factory Address
Factory Address
Supplier factory location, accurate to city
Employees
Employees
Total factory employees
Monthly Capacity
Monthly Capacity
Monthly production volume
MOQ
MOQ
Minimum order quantity for standard spec
Sample MOQ
Sample MOQ
Minimum quantity for sample order
Sample Lead Time
Sample Lead Time
Days required for sample production
Production Lead Time
Production Lead Time
Days from deposit to bulk delivery
Sample Fee
Sample Fee
Sample cost and refund policy
Packaging Method
Packaging Method
How products are packed for shipping
Carton Size
Carton Size
External carton dimensions
Carton Gross Weight
Carton Gross Weight
Total weight per carton
20GP Loading
20GP Loading
Quantity per 20-foot container
40HQ Loading
40HQ Loading
Quantity per 40-foot high cube container
Port of Loading
Port of Loading
Departure port and trade term
Payment Terms
Payment Terms
Accepted payment methods
Trade Terms
Trade Terms
Incoterms for international trade
Last Updated
Last Updated
Last update date for product data
Verification Status
Verification Status
Status of data verification
Structure Type
Structure Type
Structural classification of rigid box
Greyboard Grade
Greyboard Grade
Greyboard density grade
Board Thickness
Board Thickness
Greyboard thickness
Face Paper Material
Face Paper Material
Outer paper layer material
Face Paper GSM
Face Paper GSM
Face paper grammage
Pasting Method
Pasting Method
Method of adhering paper to board
Inner Tray Material
Inner Tray Material
Inner tray material type
Tray Hardness
Tray Hardness
Foam hardness (Shore)
Rigid Printing
Rigid Printing
Printing technique
Rigid Surface Finish
Rigid Surface Finish
Surface finishing techniques
Closure Type
Closure Type
Box closure mechanism
Die Cut Precision
Die Cut Precision
Die-cutting tolerance
FC Structure
FC Structure
Folding carton structure
Cardboard Type
Cardboard Type
Cardboard material type
Cardboard GSM
Cardboard GSM
Cardboard grammage
Stiffness
Stiffness
Cardboard stiffness
Fold Resistance
Fold Resistance
Folding endurance
FC Printing
FC Printing
Printing technique
FC Surface Finish
FC Surface Finish
Surface finishing
Folding Method
Folding Method
How carton folds flat
Assembly Method
Assembly Method
Assembly method
Has Handle
Has Handle
Whether has built-in handle
Bag Type
Bag Type
Paper bag style
Bag Paper Type
Bag Paper Type
Paper material type
Bag Paper GSM
Bag Paper GSM
Paper grammage
Handle Material
Handle Material
Handle material type
Handle Capacity
Handle Capacity
Maximum load per handle
Handle Fixation
Handle Fixation
How handle is attached
Bag Printing
Bag Printing
Printing technique
Bag Finish
Bag Finish
Surface finish
Bottom Structure
Bottom Structure
Bottom construction type
Has Side Gusset
Has Side Gusset
Whether has side gusset
Flute Type
Flute Type
Flute type
Corrugated Layers
Corrugated Layers
Number of corrugated layers
Liner GSM
Liner GSM
Outer liner grammage
Medium GSM
Medium GSM
Medium grammage
Inner Liner GSM
Inner Liner GSM
Inner liner grammage
Edge Crush Test
Edge Crush Test
Edge crush resistance
Burst Strength
Burst Strength
Bursting strength
Puncture Strength
Puncture Strength
Puncture resistance
Corr Printing
Corr Printing
Printing method
Box Style
Box Style
Box style per FEFCO code
FBA Compliant
FBA Compliant
FBA compliance
Specialty Material
Specialty Material
Specialty material type
Special Features
Special Features
Special functional features
Anti-counterfeit
Anti-counterfeit
Anti-counterfeiting technologies
Smart Features
Smart Features
Smart/IoT features
Eco Features
Eco Features
Eco-friendly features
Food Contact Safe
Food Contact Safe
Whether safe for food contact
FSC/PEFC
FSC/PEFC
Forest Stewardship Council certification
EU PPWR
EU PPWR
EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
FDA Food Contact
FDA Food Contact
US FDA food contact certification
LFGB
LFGB
Stricter food contact material standard
REACH
REACH
EU REACH regulation
RoHS
RoHS
EU RoHS 10 substances restriction
CA Prop 65
CA Prop 65
California Prop 65 warning requirement
ISPM 15
ISPM 15
ISPM 15 wood packaging treatment
How2Recycle
How2Recycle
US standardized recycling label
OPRL
OPRL
UK mandatory recycling label
Compostable Cert
Compostable Cert
Compostability certification
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
Carbon footprint certification ISO 14067
OEM/ODM
OEM/ODM
Whether OEM/ODM services available
Custom Size
Custom Size
Custom non-standard sizes supported
Custom Print
Custom Print
Client-provided artwork supported
Custom Finish
Custom Finish
Custom surface finishing available
Custom Structure
Custom Structure
Custom mold/tooling for new structures
Custom Tray
Custom Tray
Custom inner trays available
Custom MOQ
Custom MOQ
MOQ for custom orders
Custom Lead Time
Custom Lead Time
Lead time for custom orders
Sampling Service
Sampling Service
Sampling service offered
Design Service
Design Service
Design service offered
Neutral Packaging
Neutral Packaging
Plain unbranded packaging
FBA Support
FBA Support
Amazon FBA compliant packaging
NDA Support
NDA Support
NDA can be signed
Quality Guarantee
Quality Guarantee
Quality commitment, defect rate
Defect Handling
Defect Handling
Defect handling policy
Response Time
Response Time
After-sales response time
Inspection Service
Inspection Service
Third-party inspection accepted
Factory Audit
Factory Audit
Factory audit allowed
Product Liability
Product Liability
Product liability insurance
Sample Retention
Sample Retention
Bulk sample retention period
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