2011 Product Issue: Downlights

Aeron, ALM • This decorative downlight measures 14 inches tall and 7 inches in diameter. For use with triple-tube fluorescent lamps (26W, 32W, or 42W), ceramic metal halide (50W, 70W, or 100W), or halogen (150W) the fixture can be ceiling-surface-mounted or pendant-stem- or pendant-cable-suspended. There are two standard finish options: brushed nickel with satin-glass center disk and lower shade, and white with white metal disk and satin-glass lower shade. Custom options are also available for the body, center disk, and upper and lower shades. almlighting.com

G8443, Kurt Versen • Kurt Versen has released its family of 4-inch-square aperture downlights, directionals, and wallwashers to fit Armstrong’s TechZone ceiling 6-inch technical zone. For use with different light sources, such as compact fluorescent, MR16 ceramic metal halide, and MR16 low-voltage sources, the fixtures provide high lumen output and low brightness lighting solutions. Housings are painted matte black to suppress light leaks and trims are anodized Softglow clear. kurtversen.com 

2" Mini-Arc, Liton Lighting • Liton Lighting’s new 2" Mini-Arc recessed LED downlight for new construction applications uses Cree’s X-lamp and is designed as a replacement for 50W MR16 low-voltage and 18W to 26W compact fluorescent fixtures. The flange opening measures 2-1/2 inches, and the overall housing is 4-1/2 inches high by 12 inches wide. Available in 4W, 8W, or 9W dimmable, the die-cast construction trim rings are available with a reflector or a baffle. The luminaire uses an electronic direct-current driver integrally mounted in the junction box. liton.com

801 and 802 K-LED, No. 8 Lighting • No. 8 Lighting has added Xicato’s 3000K halogen white remote phosphor LED lamp module to its lamping options available in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The LED option can be found with the company’s Series 801 for Non-IC- rated housings and the Series 802 for IC-rated housings, both of which are meant for new construction. These downlights have field-interchangeable optical reflectors with either a 40- or 60-degree distribution and are available in two aperture sizes—1-3/4 inches and 2-3/4 inches. Depending on the series and model, wattages range from 15W to 22W with color-rendering indexes between 80 to 95. Several models are Title 24 compliant. The LED lamp modules are interchangeable and can be retrofit with all existing No. 8 light fixtures. 8lighting.com

Evoke LED, Amerlux • Amerlux’s latest downlight—Evoke LED—is well-suited for commercial and hospitality ambient and tasklighting solutions. Offered in two aperture sizes, 2.9 inches (the smallest in the Amerlux family of downlight offerings) and 4.75 inches, the fixture housing is composed of galvanized-steel construction and the heat sink is extruded aluminum. Using an electronic constant-current driver, the series offers 2700K and 3000K color temperatures, flood and wide-flood distributions, and wattages of 12W and 18W respectively for the aperture sizes. amerlux.com 

ALED, Gotham Lighting • The ALED series of solid-state downlights now includes 4-, 6-, and 8-inch apertures in lumen packages of 600 to 2900. The luminaire uses Gotham Lighting’s proprietary light engine and patented Bounding Ray optics, which reduces unwanted glare. Available in color temperatures of 3000K, 3500K, and 4100K, zero-to-10V dimming is standard. A 4-inch and 6-inch solid-state lensed wallwash fixture, the DWLED, is also available. gothamlighting.com

Basys, Zumtobel • Designed for public and commercial spaces and developed specifically for the U.S. market, the Basys family of downlights is available in 4- or 6-inch round or square apertures. For use with multiple sources (compact fluorescent, low-voltage halogen, LED, or ceramic metal halide), according to the manufacturer, the efficient optical system enables a lower-wattage lamp than similar products while producing more light output. The luminaire can also be adjusted to perform downlight, wallwash, or accent light functions. Trim finishes are available in clear brushed, clear matte, or white. zumtobel.us

NanoLED, USAI • Featuring a 2-1/2 inch aperture opening, the NanoLED high-performance luminaire is available in 10W and 14W modules. Available in four color temperatures—2700K, 3050K, 3450K, and 4000K—the fixture is able to transition between a downlight, an adjustable, and a wallwash luminaire to meet a project’s multiple lighting needs. For ease of use and maintenance, the NanoLED has field-replaceable light engines with an integral driver sliding tray that allows for user-friendly replacement of the driver. Trim finishes include white, black, metalized gray, or custom color, and three reflector options can be specified—25, 35, or 55 degrees. usailighting.com

LEDX, Lucifer Lighting • LEDX, created by Lucifer Lighting, offers a range of LED downlights (using Xicato’s LED modules) with comparable light outputs to the company’s halogen-based series but with reduced system wattages. Available in fixed, adjustable, and wallwash options with square and round apertures, the LEDX series has interior and IP64-wet-location ratings. System wattages for those standard downlights with an 80-plus color-rendering index include 13W, 18W, and 27W; while the Xicato Artist Series module offers a color-rendering index of 95-plus and includes 13W, 18W, and 22W options. luciferlighting.com

4-inch Architectural LED, Liton Lighting • Liton Lighting’s new 13W 4-inch Architectural LED downlight is best suited for new construction applications for low-to-medium-height ceilings and commercial applications. It has a lumen package of 600 and a variety of trims and finishes. The flange opening is 5-5/8 inches and the housing measures 5-1/2 inches tall by 13-1/2 inches wide. The luminaire has been qualified for Lutron Hi-Lume 1 percent dimming. liton.com 

Downlites, C.W. Cole & Co. • The Downlites Series is suitable for applications where durability may be a concern, such as canopies, corridors, and loading areas. Available in square and round apertures, the models are available for either dry ceiling or embedded in concrete construction. The fixture can be outfitted with multiple lamp options including fluorescent, metal halide, and incandescent. The housing is composed of 16-gauge steel with a white polyester coating and is available in two sizes—small (5-1/2 inches deep by 16-13/16 inches overall) and large (5-1/2 inches deep by 20-3/8 inches overall). A flat fresnel glass lens is standard for incandescent and metal halide models, and a flat Pattern 73 prismatic glass lens is available for the fluorescent version. colelighting.com

P100SDL, Whitegoods Lighting • This 4-inch-square recessed plaster-in downlight with a flush trim provides minimal visual impact. Designed for drywall ceilings, and installation from below for remodel or new construction, IC-rated and Chicago Plenum housings can be ordered separately. The luminaire can support 50W low-voltage halogen, 60W halogen, 20W or 39W ceramic metal halide, or 16W 3000K LEDs. The luminaire offers tool-free lamp and gear maintenance, an etched glass diffuser for a flush or regressed lens, a prewired “plug and play” electrical connection, and an etched glass diffuser for a flush or regressed lens. The ceiling opening measures 4-3/4 inches square and the housing requires 5-1/2 inches in height and 11 inches in depth above the finished ceiling plane. inter-lux.com

Diamond Series LED Retrofit Downlights, Nora Lighting • The Diamond Series of LED Retrofit Downlights are Energy Star–rated and Title 24–compliant. Available in 4-1/2- and 5-1/2-inch aperture openings, the 12W luminaire has a diffused lens, a dimmable integral driver, a unitized thermal-management system, and quick connectors. Available in 3000K or 4000K with a color-rendering index of 86, the fixture is UL-listed and cUL-listed for damp locations. noralighting.com

D2LED, Prescolite • This new downlight from Prescolite utilizes Xicato’s XSM LED module and offers an alternative to 50W MR16 lamps. The D2LED provides 25-, 35-, and 45-degree cutoff options, delivers 900 lumens, has zero-to-10V dimming capabilities, color temperature options of 3000K or 4000K, and operates on either 120V or 277V. Well-suited for wet locations, the module can be installed or replaced from below the ceiling. prescolite.com

Grand Diro Trimless, DeltaLight • A new addition to the Diro family of downlights, this new fixture provides great flexibility and can be tilted up to 50 degrees without losing the aesthetic quality of the fixture. For use with LED, AR111, PAR16 metal halide, or T4.5 metal halide lamps, the luminaire measures 5.59 inches in diameter and is available in white, black, or a black-white combination. deltalight.us 

Limburg LED, Bega • Bega introduces a trio of 3000K LED downlights to its Limburg Collection. Offered in two mounting styles—pendant (L4927) and ceiling surface-mounted—and with two different glass diffuser shapes—symmetrical (L8871) or asymmetrical (L6694)—all three versions feature a painted silver RAL 9006 finish. The diffusers are handblown, three-ply opal glass with a satin matte finish and a screw neck. The glass is open on the bottom. The pendant version features a 6W LED module and a 120V-only electronic LED driver. The two ceiling versions have 13W LED modules and are also available with a 277V driver. bega-us.com

Essentia, BetaLED • Featuring 4-, 6-, and 8-inch round and square apertures, BetaLED’s Essentia LED downlight series is designed for commercial interiors and high-end residential applications. Available in four color temperatures (2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4250K), lumen packages of 1,200 to 5,000 lumens delivered, and narrow-, medium-, and wide-distribution patterns, a soft satin-glow finish is standard. betaled.com

P8071-STR Series, Progress Lighting • This Energy Star–qualified recessed downlight has a 6-inch open aperture and is designed for new construction and retrofit applications. Available in a variety of finishes—including antique bronze, chestnut, matte black, and metallic silver—the 15W downlight provides both 2700K and 3500K color temperatures and a color-rendering index of more than 80. Title 24–compliant when used with the P87-LED housing. The P8071-STR Series is also wet-location-rated. progresslighting.com

Link, DeltaLight • Offering design flexibility with modern style, link is available as a single-, double-, or triple-unit luminaire—Link1, Link2, and Link3. Measuring 5.51 inches in diameter and 5.24 inches tall, the standard housing finish is RAL white 9003. Light-source options include six 1W 3000K LEDs; AR111s up to 50W; 26W quad compact fluorescents; and 39W and 70W metal halide. The lamp head can be rotated vertically 30 degrees and horizontally by 350 degrees. deltalight.us

Pluris Series, Intense Lighting • The Pluris series, an LED multilight, features lamp holders that are adjustable 365-degree horizontal and 45-degree vertical for a range of narrow-flood, flood, and wide-flood beam spreads. Three color temperatures are available (3000K, 3500K, and 4100K), as are two lumen packages (650 lumens with an input power of 15W, and 900 lumens for 17.8W). For ease of use and maintenance, all components are accessible from below the ceiling. One-, two-, three-, and four-lamp configurations are available. Dimming to 10 percent output is also possible. intenselighting.com