Track lighting systems provide the most flexible solution for ambient, task, accent lighting and wall washing in offices and hospitality spaces. Variable space layouts, variable room concepts and variable task needs in today’s commercial and hospitality environments call for dynamic, flexible lighting to create appealing, effective spaces. In open-plan offices, meeting rooms, libraries, halls and ballrooms, a lighting solution that adjusts to varying working conditions can boost concentration and motivation. In hotels, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, cafes, nightclubs and discotheques, lighting design must accommodate layout changes and space reconfigurations in order to keep up with the latest trends in hospitality design.
Commercial track lighting makes use of a track system created with one or more linear electrified tracks (rails) along which one or more light fixtures may be mounted. Most track systems are line voltage and capable of handling up to 2400 watts on single 20-amp, 120-volt circuit, allowing them to deliver long runs necessary for commercial and architectural applications. The tracks accommodate either one or multiple circuits and come in H-type (Halo compatible), L-type (Lightolier compatible), or J-type (Juno compatible) configurations. The most prevalent multiple-circuit tracks are 2-circuit rails which are designed for use when a higher load capacity is needed or two separately controlled circuits are required on one section of track. Multiple circuits sharing a neutral, however, can generate cross-circuit interferences and neutral harmonics. Some multiple-circuit tracks have independent neutrals, which eliminates harmonics and allows for flicker-free dimming. Tracks may include additional raceways that allow for one or more sets of data lines to run through.
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