- Reading of EULUMDAT (.ldt) light files containing absolute photometry data, as is done with IESNA (.ies) files.
- Now, the “Conversion factor”, which is defined in EULUMDAT (.ldt) light files, will be applied to the intensity values.
- Thanks to the new feature of this version, which allows for point light sources to be defined, point lights can now be imported from IESNA (.ies) and EULUMDAT (.ldt) files.
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CYPELUX
As of the 2018.k version, users can define point lights (indoor, outdoor and emergency), as well as rectangular and circular lights that could already be defined.
Drawings that have been elaborated by the application can now be exported as documents attached to the IFC file that is generated by CYPELUX programs. This way, the drawings of the installation become a part of the BIM model.
The DXF/DWG templates that have been previously uploaded in the project can now be added to the drawings that are generated by the application. This option can be activated from the drawing configuration window.
3D viewer
Since the 3D view in “GLTF” format was implemented in the 2018.i version of programs that are integrated in the Open BIM workflow, 3D models can be viewed using the viewer that is integrated in the BIMserver.center web platform and using the application (App) for mobile devices.
As of the 2018.k version, the information that is exported to the 3D viewer of BIMserver.center is increased for the following CYPE programs:
- CYPETEL Wireless
Exports the coverage contour maps. More information can be found in the “Coverage contour map diagrams in BIMserver.center” section of this webpage. - CYPELUX, CYPELUX CTE and CYPELUX RECS
Includes data on lighting installations (class, reference and installation height of the lights) in the 3D view. More information in the “Information on lights in the 3D view of BIMserver.center” section of this webpage. - Complemento Open BIM para Revit
Exports the 3D view of the Revit architectural model to BIMserver.center. More information in the “Generation of the 3D view of the Revit model in BIMserver.center” section of this webpage.
Documents and drawings
As of the 2018.k version, the following CYPE programs incorporate more documents to BIM projects located in the BIMserver.center platform:
- CYPELUX, CYPELUX CTE, CYPELUX RECS, CYPELUX LEED y CYPELUX HQE
The drawings that are elaborated by these applications are exported as documents attached to the IFC file. More information can be found in the “Export drawings to the BIM project” section. - CYPELUX LEED y CYPELUX HQE
The justification reports of each certification and the drawings of the project are exported. More information can be found in the “Export drawings and documents to the BIM project” section.
As of the 2018.g version, CYPELUX allows users to attach project reports (in PDF format) and the quantities of the project (in the standard FIEBDC-BC3 format), to the IFC format that is generated by the application. Users can choose which of these documents are to be included in the project using the configuration panel of the export to IFC format.
A new option has been added in the toolbar that allows users to, once the project has been analysed, to show a document with the properties and individual checks of a zone.
Having defined the verification in the general parameters of the project and obtained the results, the application generates a justification report of the project. This report is divided into two chapters, the first contains the general checks of the project and the second the specific requirements of each zone.
As has been indicated in the previous point, users can establish the lighting requirements the installation is to meet. Now, it is also possible to import the lighting requirements corresponding to certain codes. This way, users can verify that the code requirements are met without having to introduce the corresponding limit values one by one.
- EN 12464-1 (EU)
- CTE DB HE 3 and CTE DB SUA 4 (Spain)
- RECS (Portugal)
EN 12464-1 (UE)
As of the 2018.g version, users can import the lighting requirements of the EN 12464-1 code (Light and lighting – Lighting of workplaces. Part 1: Indoor workplaces) to the general parameters of the application.
To do so, the user license must contain the permit corresponding to this code, which is the same as that which provides access to CYPELUX EN, and the lighting checks of indoor workplaces that are carried out by CYPELUX CTE and CYPELUX RECS.
CTE DB HE 3 and CTE DB SUA 4 (Spain)
The 2018.g version of CYPELUX EN allows users to import the requirements stated in the “Código Técnico de la Edificación” (CTE) of Spain. These are included in the following “Documentos Básicos” and Part 1 of the EN 12464 code:
- CTE DB HE 3 (Spain)
Código Técnico de la Edificación. Documento básico de Ahorro de energía. Sección 3 – Eficiencia Energética de las Instalaciones de Iluminación. - CTE DB SUA 4 (Spain)
Código Técnico de la Edificación. Documento básico de Seguridad de utilización y accesibilidad. Sección 4 – Seguridad frente al riesgo causado por iluminación inadecuada. - EN 12464-1 (EU)
Light and lighting – Lighting of workplaces. Part 1: Indoor workplaces.
To verify the correct lighting of indoor workplaces, the CTE DB HE 3 refers to the EN 12464-1 code.
To be able to import these code limits, the user license must include the modules to use CTE DB HE 3 and CTE DB SUA 4, which are the same that allow for CYPELUX CTE to be used and the Lighting tab of CYPECAD MEP.
RECS (Portugal)
It is also possible to import the lighting requirements of point 9 of the Portuguese code “Regulamento de Desempenho Energético dos Edificios de Comércio e Serviços”. The application will verify the Lighting Power Density limit levels every 100 lux (DPI/100lux) in each zone and bearing in mind the control factors due to occupancy and availability of natural light.
To be able to import these code limits, the user license must contain the same permits that provide access to CYPELUX RECS.
As of the 2018.g version, CYPELUX allows users to establish limit values for the lighting parameters that are calculated by the application. This way, the program can verify the requirements of the main codes. The levels that can be configured by users are:
- General requirements of the project
- Total maximum power (W/m2)
- Specific requirements of each zone
- Normal lighting
- Installation
- Minimum chromatic performance (Ra)
- Maximum total power (W/m2)
- At work plane level
- Minimum maintained average horizontal illuminance (Em) (lux)
- Minimum average uniformity (U0)
- Maximum uniform glare rating (UGR)
- Daylight factor
- Maximum VEEI (W/m2)
- Maximum DPI/100lux (W/(m2*100*lux))
- At floor level
- Minimum illuminance (Emin) (lux)
- Minimum average uniformity (U0)
- Installation
- Emergency lighting
- Installation
- Minimum chromatic performance (Ra)
- Minimum height of the lights (m)
- At floor level
- Minimum maintained average horizontal illuminance (Em) (lux)
- Minimum average uniformity (U0)
- In the equipment
- Minimum maintained horizontal illuminance (lux)
- In evacuation routes
- Central axis
- Minimum horizontal illuminance maintained in the road (lux)
- Uniformity (min/max)
- Centre band
- Minimum horizontal illuminance maintained in the band of the road (lux)
- Central axis
- Installation
- Normal lighting
Since this configuration does not depend on the geometry or specific properties of a project, it may be saved to be used in future projects.
As has been indicated in the new features of the 2018.g version of CYPELUX, the following lighting codes have been implemented. These codes were already implemented in other CYPE programs. As of the 2018.g version, they are also implemented in CYPELUX:
- EN 12464-1 (EU)
Light and lighting – Lighting of workplaces. Part 1: Indoor workplaces. - CTE DB HE 3 (Spain)
Código Técnico de la Edificación. Documento básico de Ahorro de energía. Sección 3 – Eficiencia Energética de las Instalaciones de Iluminación. - CTE DB SUA 4 (Spain)
Código Técnico de la Edificación. Documento básico de Seguridad de utilización y accesibilidad. Sección 4 – Seguridad frente al riesgo causado por iluminación inadecuada. - RECS (Portugal)
Regulamento de Desempenho Energético dos Edificios de Comércio e Serviços.
The following CYPE programs are available to be downloaded from the BIMserver.center platform:
- CYPELUX CTE
- CYPELUX EN
- CYPELUX HQE
- CYPELUX LEED
- CYPELUX RECS
- CYPETHERM EPlus
- CYPETHERM RT2012
- CYPETHERM COMETH
- CYPETHERM REH
- CYPETHERM RTExistant
- CYPETHERM RECS Plus
- CYPETHERM C.E.
- CYPETHERM LOADS
- CYPETHERM HVAC
- CYPELEC REBT
- CYPELEC NF
- CYPELEC CT
These programs are also available on the main CYPE program menu, which is installed with the file that can be downloaded from the Download Area of the CYPE website.
