Instabase is a cloud-based search engine specifically designed for photometric data and files used in lighting design. It serves as a centralized resource for lighting professionals to access a vast library of luminaire photometry from numerous manufacturers.
Extensive and Organized Photometric Library
Instabase serves as a central, cloud-based repository for over half a million photometric files from numerous manufacturers. This vast library is intuitively organized by manufacturers, often mirroring their product catalogs and including visual aids like product photos. This structure, combined with powerful search filters based on crucial performance metrics such as Luminaire Lumens, B.U.G. Rating, CCT, and CRI, empowers users to efficiently locate the precise lighting data required for their projects.
Seamless Integration and Enhanced Photometric Data
Instabase is designed for effortless integration with Lighting Analysts’ software suite, including AGi32, ElumTools, and Photometric Toolbox. Users can directly download IES files or utilize drag-and-drop functionality, streamlining their workflow. Furthermore, manufacturers often enhance their Instabase listings with custom search keywords, direct web links, and luminaire symbols, providing additional context and improving search accuracy for users.
Personalized Workflow and Free Accessibility
Instabase offers features to personalize the user experience, allowing the saving of search parameters, creation of favorite luminaire lists, and tracking of recent downloads. This helps users manage their projects and frequently accessed data efficiently. Crucially, Instabase is a free resource available to the entire lighting industry, democratizing access to a comprehensive database of photometric information.
Dedicated Platform for Manufacturers
Beyond its benefits for lighting designers, Instabase provides a robust platform for manufacturers to host and manage their photometric data. The Supplier Portal offers tools to control data, track usage, and enhance listings with additional information, ensuring their product data is readily and accurately available to lighting professionals.
Lighting Analysts Instabase is a valuable tool for lighting designers and engineers, providing a comprehensive and easily searchable database of photometric information to aid in their lighting design process. It streamlines the process of finding and utilizing luminaire data, saving time and improving efficiency.
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