ReflectorCAD

Segmented Reflector Design Tool

Segmented Reflector Design Software

ReflectorCAD

ReflectorCAD (RefCAD) from Breault Research Organization is a paradigm-shifting reflector design tool which allows users to make graphical adjustments to the luminous intensity patterns corresponding to individual reflector segments. The program does the rest. A graphical change to the luminous intensity pattern of a reflector segment results in automatic changes to the prescription of that segment.

With easy, click-and-drag construction and analysis of segmented reflectors, RefCAD greatly reduces the time required to go from creative concept, to proven design, to prototype. Use RefCAD anywhere segmented reflectors are required. The program works well as a stand-alone application or in concert with ASAP and the ELTM Module for in-depth modeling and analysis.

Construction and Analysis Power

FEATURES

Reverse engineering

RefCAD’s easy, click-and-drag construction and analysis of segmented reflectors reduces R&D time. Graphical changes to the luminous intensity pattern of a reflector segment automatically updates the prescription of that segments.

RefCAD’s functionality takes a creative concept to proven design and, finally, to successful prototype.

RefCAD can be used anywhere reflectors are required (1 or more segments).

ASAP ADDITIONAL FEATURES

IMPORT / EXPORT

Import/export of system geometry in IGES format

POINT & CLICK

Point-and-click interface for easy graphical creation and aiming of segments

SOURCE POINTS

Assigned source points and user-defined source points.

MULTIPLE OPTIONS

for visualization of reflector output.

SOPHISTICATED ENGINE

RefCAD’s sophisticated engine results in accurate and efficient calculation of output gradients.

SOURCE MODELS

More than 200 high-quality source models included.

Virtual Prototyping Techniques

Capabilties

Choose RefCAD for its easy-to-use interface and dynamic calculations. Additional capabilities include:

Approximate reflector output in seconds to see design changes
Calculate both positional and directional output
Import sources from the BRO Light Source Library
Convert arbitrary ray-sets into source models
Export RefCAD designs to CAD packages in IGES format
Import RefCAD designs into ASAP for further analysis
Test for compliance with SAE and ECE using optimal ASAP/ELTM Module

RefCAD, along with ASAP and the ELTM Module, may be used to design, analyze, simulate, and engineer a variety of automotive lighting applications through virtual prototyping techniques.