ETIM class EC002892 covers ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted luminaires that provide general-area illumination. It's the catch-all for LED panels, surface-mounted fixtures, linear battens, and decorative wall lights. Downlights, spots, and floodlights belong in EC001744 instead.
Product scope
EC002892 is one of the broadest luminaire classes in ETIM. It includes surface-mounted ceiling fixtures, suspended linear luminaires, wall-mounted sconces, LED panels for grid ceilings, and wraparound fixtures for corridors. The common thread: these luminaires distribute light over a general area rather than focusing it on a specific point.
What doesn't belong here: recessed downlights, adjustable spots, and floodlights go in EC001744 (Downlight/spot/floodlight). Emergency luminaires have EC001957. Pendant decorative luminaires, batten systems, and street lights each have their own classes. The boundary between EC002892 and EC001744 causes the most confusion in lighting classification.
Key features
EC002892 has over 100 features. These are the ones buyers search and filter on most frequently.
| EF Code | Feature | Type | Example value |
|---|---|---|---|
| EF009346 | Color temperature | Range (K) | 3000-4000 |
| EF018714 | Rated luminous flux | Range (lm) | 3600 |
| EF009347 | Max system power | Numeric (W) | 36 |
| EF000442 | Color rendering index (CRI) | Alphanumeric | CRI > 80 |
| EF003118 | IP degree, front | Alphanumeric | IP40 |
| EF000137 | Dimmable | Logical | true |
| EF012154 | Dimming DALI | Logical | true |
Other features cover mounting suitability (wall, ceiling, suspended, built-in), housing material and color, beam angle, UGR (unified glare rating), rated lifetime at L70/B50, and compatibility with smart home protocols (DALI-2, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Casambi).
Worked example
Classifying a 600x600mm LED panel, 36W, 4000K
| Feature | EF Code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Color temperature | EF009346 | 4000 K |
| Rated luminous flux | EF018714 | 3600 lm |
| Max system power | EF009347 | 36 W |
| Color rendering index | EF000442 | CRI > 80 |
| Dimmable | EF000137 | true |
| Dimming DALI | EF012154 | true |
| IP degree, front | EF003118 | IP40 |
| Protection class (IEC 61140) | EF000004 | Class I |
| Length | EF001438 | 595 mm |
| Width | EF000008 | 595 mm |
Common classification mistakes
The EC002892 vs EC001744 boundary catches everyone. The rule: if the luminaire focuses light downward onto a limited area (recessed downlight, adjustable spot, floodlight), it goes in EC001744. If it illuminates a general area from the ceiling or wall (panel, batten, sconce, wraparound), it goes in EC002892. A surface-mounted round fixture that looks like a downlight but isn't recessed still goes in EC002892 if it provides diffuse area lighting.
A recessed LED panel that replaces a grid ceiling tile goes in EC002892. A recessed downlight in the same ceiling goes in EC001744. The distinction is area illumination vs directed/spot illumination, not the mounting method.
Missing dimming protocol features is another frequent gap. A luminaire listed as "dimmable" (EF000137 = true) without specifying which protocol (DALI, 1-10V, phase-cut, Zigbee) forces the buyer to dig through the datasheet. ETIM has individual logical features for each protocol. Populate them.
Omitting the IP rating for front and rear sides (EF003118 and EF017556) creates problems for specifiers in moisture-prone areas. A bathroom ceiling light and an office panel might both be EC002892, but they need very different IP values.
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