The product data sheet that designers attach to specifications and contractors include in submittals. It shows dimensions, mounting, lumen packages, CCT and CRI choices, efficacy, distribution, dimming options and the ordering code built from those choices. Reviewing cut sheets against the luminaire schedule, option by option, is a major part of construction administration for lighting designers.
Cut sheet in the submittal shows the 80 CRI option checked, kick it back, we specified 90.
Also heard as
- spec sheet
- data sheet
- submittal sheet
- product sheet
Related terms
Lumen package
Designer and rep shorthand for the delivered lumen output option of a luminaire, chosen from a catalog range.
Luminaire
The whole light fixture as one product: light source, optics, housing, driver or ballast and power connection.
IES file
A standard text file of a luminaire's measured candela distribution, loaded into lighting calculation software.
LM-79
The standard method for measuring a complete LED luminaire's light output, power, efficacy, color and distribution.