Type 1
The type I distribution is the perfect lighting for walkways, paths and sidewalks. This type of lighting is meant to be placed near the center of the pathway. This provides adequate lighting for smaller pathways.
Type I is a two-way lateral distribution having a preferred lateral width of 15 degrees in the cone of maximum candlepower. The two principal light concentrations are in opposite directions along a roadway. This type is generally applicable to a Luminare location near the center of a roadway where the mounting height is approximately equal to the roadway width.
Four-way Type I is a distribution having four principal concentrations at lateral angles of approximately 90 degrees to each other. This distribution is generally applicable to luminaries located over or near the center of 90-degree intersections.
Type 2
The type II distribution is used for wide walkways, on ramps and entrance roadways, as well as other long, narrow lighting. This type is meant for lighting larger areas and usually is located near the roadside. You'll find this type of lighting mostly on smaller side streets or jogging paths.
Type II light distributions have a preferred lateral width of 25 degrees. They are generally applicable to luminaries located at or near the side of relatively narrow roadways, where the width of the roadway does not exceed 1.75 times the designed mounting height.
Four-way Type II light distributions, each with a width of 25 degrees. This distribution is generally applicable to luminaries located near one corner of right angle intersection.
Type 3
The type III distribution is meant for roadways, general parking areas and other areas where a larger area of lighting is required. Type III lighting needs to be placed to the side of the area, allowing the light to project outward and fill the area. This produces a filling light flow.
Type III light distributions have a preferred lateral width of 40 degrees. This distribution is intended for luminaries mounted at or near the side of medium width roadways or areas, where the width of the roadway or area does not exceed 2.75 times the mounting height.
Type 4
The type IV distribution produces a semicircular light meant for mounting on the sides of buildings and walls. It's best for illuminating the perimeter of parking areas and businesses. The intensity of the Type IV lighting has the same intensity at angles from 90 degrees to 270 degrees.
Type IV light distributions have a preferred lateral width of 60 degrees. This distribution is intended for side-of-road mounting and is generally used on wide roadways where the roadway width does not exceed 3.7 times the mounting height.
Type 5
Type V produces a circular distribution that has the same intensity at all angles. This distribution has a circular symmetry of candlepower that is essentially the same at all lateral angles. They are intended for luminare mounting at or near center of roadways, center islands of parkway, and intersections. It is also meant for large, commercial parking areas as well as areas where sufficient, evenly distributed light is necessary