Human Centric Circadian Lighting – How it works and why it is beneficial

Organisation profile

LED Group is Ireland's largest lighting company with a global presence and a reputation for first class customer service and products. The ROBUS range of products integrates new technologies with an emphasis on high performance LEDs, focusing on energy savings and functionality. LED Group's core values are that of accountability – we always do what we say we will do, ambition, empowerment, customer focus and fast pace.

Training aim

Introduction to the principles of human centric lighting and its effects on the circadian rhythm of humans; explanation of how to design lighting programmes; introduction to a typical HCL system

Learning objectives

a. The science of colour

b. How a two channel tunable white light works

c. Why the sky is blue

d. Introduction to circadian rhythms

e. The non-visual (melanopic) response of the human eye and melatonin

f. Scientific evidence of the benefits of human centric lighting

g. The Hamburg School Dynamic Lighting Study

h. DIN SPEC for Biologically Effective Lighting

i. Why CCT range is important

j. Key factors impacting

k. Design and case study of a human centric circadian lighting system

Course outline

The Strategic LED Lighting Roadmap 2016-2025
The Biological Effects of Light
- The Science of Colour
- The Science of Circadian Rhythms
- The Non-Visual Response of the Eye
The Scientifically Evidenced Benefits of Human Centric Lighting
DIN SPEC 67600:2013-04 Biologically (Melanopic) effective illumination
HUMANITAS – concept and range: delivering human centric circadian lighting

Trainer's profile

Jonathan L. Ford, BEng.Hons

Technical Training Manager - At Robus Lighting since 2008

Previous Roles:

- Project and Design, Specification Engineer at Robus Lighting. Delivered CPD training courses on a range of Electrical Installation subjects to Installers, Wholesalers, Consultants and end-users

- Sales Manager Robus Lighting - Delivered presentations to Installers and Distributors on Led Light Technology

Previous companies:

- Cooper Lighting and Safety - Mains and Emergency Lighting, Central Battery & Fire Alarm Specification Engineer

- Cooper Crouse Hinds – Specification Engineer

- Implemented training courses on a range of Lighting, Battery and Fire Alarm performance and Installation subjects to Installers and Consultants.

- W.E Jeffries (Legsun) Electrical Contracting Approved C&G 2391 Installer

Michael Moran

Hons Degree in Materials and Engineering Technology Limerick University in 2011

2013 – 2014, Asgard Cleanroom Solutions - Product Development Manager

2014 – 2017, LEDspan – Technical Manager – Design, Technical Support and presentations to clients.

2017– Present, LED Group – Head of Technical & Operations – Presenting to customers on a range of topics and products.

Donal Kennedy