Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
setback distance
French translation:
éloignement (des murs)
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SensumDeSensu
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English term
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Native in: French 
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setback distance
English to French
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
"Product xxx is capable of illuminating over 20 meters at very close setback distances."
This text is about lighting systems and luminaires. What is "setback distance"?
thanks in advance for your help.
This text is about lighting systems and luminaires. What is "setback distance"?
thanks in advance for your help.
Proposed translations
(French)
| 3 | éloignement (des murs) |
Daryo
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References
| Here is the term in use |
Tony M
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Proposed translations
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éloignement (des murs)
éloignement (des murs, ou autres surfaces proches...)
"Product xxx is capable of illuminating over 20 meters at very close setback distances."
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"(luminaire) ..... capable d'éclairer plus de 20 mètres, tout en étant placé très près des murs."
"(luminaire) ..... capable d'éclairer plus de 20 mètres, tout en étant très peu éloigné des murs.."
ref:
"Setback
• Placing luminaires too close to a vertical surface results in hotspots at its base.
» A setback of 3' to 4' works well for many applications.
» Light from luminaires at extremely short setbacks grazes the surface and enhances its texture.
» Longer setbacks may be required for taller surfaces..."
[http://www.lsi-industries.com/documents/literature/grnlee_de...]
"Product xxx is capable of illuminating over 20 meters at very close setback distances."
=
"(luminaire) ..... capable d'éclairer plus de 20 mètres, tout en étant placé très près des murs."
"(luminaire) ..... capable d'éclairer plus de 20 mètres, tout en étant très peu éloigné des murs.."
ref:
"Setback
• Placing luminaires too close to a vertical surface results in hotspots at its base.
» A setback of 3' to 4' works well for many applications.
» Light from luminaires at extremely short setbacks grazes the surface and enhances its texture.
» Longer setbacks may be required for taller surfaces..."
[http://www.lsi-industries.com/documents/literature/grnlee_de...]
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Reference comments
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Reference:
Here is the term in use
In lighting, the setback distance is the distance a fixture is located from the object it is illuminating (spacing distance).
This document gives good examples of the term in use:
http://www.lsi-industries.com/documents/literature/grnlee_de...
This document gives good examples of the term in use:
http://www.lsi-industries.com/documents/literature/grnlee_de...
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| agree |
Olga Cartlidge
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Thanks, Olga! (sorry I took so long!)
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