Pilkington Spectrum
Pilkington Spectrum is a Windows-based glass performance model which enables the key properties of insulating glass units to be calculated quickly and efficiently without the need to construct and measure them.
For single glazing, insulating glass units (double, triple and quadruple glazing) and secondary glazing or double window configurations, Pilkington Spectrum is able to provide the following information:
• Light and solar properties (transmittance, reflectance, absorptance, g value, etc.) in accordance with EN 410
• Centre pane U value in accordance with EN 673 (with an option to display the U value to two decimal places)
• Sound insulation values measured in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 or generally accepted values from EN 12758
• Ultra violet (uv) transmittance and colour rendering index (Ra) in accordance with EN 410
• Other properties (e.g. pendulum body impact resistance, fire resistance, resistance to manual attack, etc.)
The database includes a comprehensive range of Pilkington products, including those with special functions such as fire resistance. A print facility is provided for convenience and details of the relevant technical contact are given.
Pilkington Spectrum ‘on-line’ is an exciting new development by Pilkington, with the following added features and benefits:
• New registration process to stay informed on program updates as well as on new Pilkington products
• All users working with the same version of the program – no risk of some continuing to use an out-of-date version
• No need to keep downloading software or updates; no need to contact your IT administrator for permission to download software from the internet
• ‘Live’ database, regularly updated
Important note. To access Pilkington Spectrum ‘on-line’ the registration form must be completed - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE VERSION
Downloadable Version
The existing downloadable version of Pilkington Spectrum is still available to download for a limited period. It is important to note, however, that this version of the program is not up-to-date nor does it contain the comprehensive set of functions of the on-line version. A new downloadable version corresponding to Spectrum on-line will be available soon.
Download Pilkington Spectrum ( Version 1.03.07) Modified October 2006
(5.6MB Zip File)
Download Instructions
To download the files requires WinZip software.
The download process may also require local I.T. Administrator assistance due to security policies.
Once you click the 'Download Pilkington Spectrum' link below the download process will commence.
A pop up window asking whether you would like to open or save the files will appear. Click on 'Save' and chose a location on your computer to save the file.
3 files will be downloaded onto your computer: Pilkington.CAB, Setup.EXE and SETUP.LST. It is important that all 3 files are saved onto your computer in the same location.
Run the Setup.EXE file to start running the programme.
The screen resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 for optimum viewing conditions.
If you have any problems in registering or downloading the files or have a general query please email:
marketing.communications@pilkington.com.
Note.
Pilkington Spectrum allows you to combine a wide range of products available from Pilkington and determine their key properties such as light transmittance, g value and U value. The program includes restrictions that prevent some combinations being selected that may be considered unwise or impractical. Even with these restrictions, it is still possible to create product combinations that may not be available from your supplier. Please check with your supplier that your chosen product combination is possible, available in the sizes required and in a timescale appropriate to your project. Furthermore, it is essential that you check that your product combination is appropriate for satisfying local, regional, national and other project-specific requirements. Due to the importance of selecting fire rated products that are tested in the various glazng options, they are not included in this program. For information on solar and thermal performance of fire rated products please contact the Pilkington technical advisory service.