Category based illuminance control

Gallery zones are configured with preset illuminance levels matching conservation requirements: 50 lux for highly sensitive works (textiles, works on paper, photographs), 150 lux for moderately sensitive (oil paintings, tempera, undyed leather), 200+ lux for insensitive materials (stone, metal, ceramics). Zoning allows appropriate works to be grouped.

Medium Premium
Approach Detail

Map gallery into zones based on typical exhibition groupings. Install calibrated dimming systems with preset scenes for each sensitivity category: Scene A at 50 lux (±5%), Scene B at 150 lux (±10%), Scene C at 200 lux (±10%). Use high-quality photosensors for closed-loop control maintaining target levels regardless of lamp aging. Document and label each zone's maximum allowable level. Program hard limits that cannot be overridden without password. Include annual exposure hour tracking per zone for conservation reporting.

Key Fixtures

Dimmable LED track heads with UV filtering, calibrated illuminance sensors, programmable lighting control system, exposure monitoring software.

Designer Notes

Render showing same artwork at correct lux level with beautiful visibility, then a 'wrong' example with excessive brightness creating glare. Include a diagram showing the three sensitivity zones with their lux limits. Show the control panel or interface for preset selection.

Best For
Museums with varied collections, galleries with rotating exhibitions, institutions with strict conservation protocols.