ETIM class EC001744 covers luminaires that direct light onto a defined area: recessed downlights, adjustable spotlights, track-mounted spots, and floodlights. If the fixture concentrates or aims a beam rather than spreading light across a general area, it belongs here, not in EC002892 (ceiling/wall luminaire).
Product scope
EC001744 groups three product families with one shared trait: directed illumination. Recessed ceiling downlights (round, square, fixed, adjustable). Track-mounted or surface spots aimed at displays or architectural features. And floodlights for facade, garden, sports, or security lighting.
What it excludes: general-area ceiling panels and battens (EC002892), emergency luminaires (EC001957), and street lights (EC000062). Track systems and adapters have their own classes; the spot that mounts on the track goes in EC001744.
Key features
EC001744 has over 100 features. The ones that matter most for comparison shopping and specification are beam characteristics, output, and mounting compatibility.
| EF Code | Feature | Type | Example value |
|---|---|---|---|
| EF008157 | Beam angle | Alphanumeric | 36 degrees |
| EF009346 | Color temperature | Range (K) | 3000 |
| EF018714 | Rated luminous flux | Range (lm) | 2200 |
| EF009347 | Max system power | Numeric (W) | 25 |
| EF000442 | Color rendering index (CRI) | Alphanumeric | CRI > 90 |
| EF009351 | Adjustability | Alphanumeric | Tiltable |
| EF003118 | IP degree, front | Alphanumeric | IP44 |
The class also tracks built-in dimensions for recessed mounting (cutout diameter EF016380, cutout depth EF010795), dimming protocol support (DALI, 1-10V, phase-cut, Zigbee, Casambi), and smart home compatibility.
Worked example
Classifying a recessed LED downlight, 25W, 3000K, adjustable tilt
| Feature | EF Code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Beam angle | EF008157 | 36 degrees |
| Color temperature | EF009346 | 3000 K |
| Rated luminous flux | EF018714 | 2200 lm |
| Max system power | EF009347 | 25 W |
| Color rendering index | EF000442 | CRI > 90 |
| Adjustability | EF009351 | Tiltable |
| Suitable for built-in mounting | EF006760 | true |
| Built-in diameter | EF016380 | 150 mm |
| IP degree, front | EF003118 | IP44 |
| Dimmable | EF000137 | true |
| Dimming DALI | EF012154 | true |
Common classification mistakes
The boundary with EC002892 is the single biggest classification error in ETIM lighting data. Both classes cover ceiling-mounted fixtures. The distinction is about light distribution, not mounting method.
Ask one question: does this luminaire concentrate light into a beam or spread it across an area? Beam = EC001744. Area = EC002892. Mounting type (recessed, surface, suspended) is not the deciding factor.
A recessed LED panel that replaces a 600x600mm ceiling tile spreads light across a room. That's EC002892, even though it's recessed. A recessed downlight with a 36-degree beam angle punches light straight down into a defined cone. That's EC001744.
Missing beam angle data is another gap. Beam angle separates a narrow accent light from a wide wash. Leaving EF008157 empty makes the product unfindable for anyone searching by beam width.
For floodlights, omitting the IP rating is a critical error. A floodlight record without IP65 or IP66 in EF003118 won't appear in filtered searches, and no specifier will choose an outdoor floodlight without confirming IP.
Recessed fixture with a focused beam cone: EC001744. Surface or suspended fixture spreading light across the room: EC002892. Adjustable spot on a track system: EC001744 (track adapter is a separate class). Outdoor floodlight aimed at a building facade: EC001744.
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