May 16, 2013 - Cree says its new Full Definition CR4 and CR6 LED downlights are ideal replacements for 4-in. and 6-in. incandescent downlights. The downlights boast a 2700K colour temperature, dimming and 80+ CRI. The CR Full Definition luminaires can deliver payback against incandescent downlights in less than one year in many installations, adds Cree, and are offered at a price that is up to 25% less than Cree’s comparable 90 CRI products. For customers requiring a higher CRI, Cree is expanding the existing CR Series LED downlights to include new colour temperature and light quality options. The CR Series now offers 3000K, 3500K and 4000K temperatures in addition to the existing 2700K—all featuring a CRI of 90 or more.

January 10, 2013 - Orr Lighting’s new S9051 LED downlight series is now Energy Star qualified for commercial and residential use. The series is available with a 4-in. aperture in 15W and 21W optics in two distinct models for new (S9051N) and retrofit (S9051E) construction. The S9051N model features a galvanized steel housing with adjustable mounting brackets, five knockouts in junction box, and a dimmable driver. The S9051E model offers a quick-install and well balanced lamp module that is easily accessed, says Orr Lighting, as well as dimming capabilities. THe series is also cETLus listed.

ORR LIGHTING

December 31, 2012 - The new Everline LED drivers and modules from Universal Lighting Technologies for track and downlight applications boast versatile light output and control, delivering up to 90+ lumen-per-watt system performance. Everline’s round LED modules offer 1,000 to 10,000 lumens, with colour temperature options of 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K models. The drivers provide control capabilities for track and downlight luminaires ranging from 15W-150W—with 350mA, 700mA, and 1,050mA options available.

UNIVERSAL LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES

December 19, 2012 - Halco Lighting Technologies has launched its 11W ProLED BR30 lamps, which are designed with white housing to blend with luminaire trims. According to Halco, these dimmable lamps provide up to eight times the life of standard 65W incandescent BR30 lamps. With dimming capabilities of up to 5%, they are available in colour temperatures including 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 5000K. The lamps are damp location rated and ICAT approved, making them ideal for use with downlight luminaries, adds Halco.

HALCO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES

December 6, 2012 - Gotham Architectural Lighting has introduced the Incito LED downlighting series, boasting numerous lumen packages, ranging from 2000 to 6500 lumens. According to Gotham, the series can handle a range of lighting scenarios with up to 2,000 possible performance combinations. The downlights also offer dimming capabilities from 100% to less than 1% standard.

GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING

December 5, 2012 - Cooper Lighting has introduced the Halo ML56 LED recessed downlighting system, offering various lumen packages, four colour temperatures and trim options for 5-in. and 6-in. recessed housings. Colour temperatures include 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K options with either an 80 CRI (minimum) or 90 CRI (minimum) option depending on the model selected. The ML56 series is dimmable down to 15% with standard dimmers or 5% with select dimmers, and is wet and damp location listed (protected ceilings) and RoHS complaint.

COOPER LIGHTING

October 22, 2012 - Acuity Brands' new Lithonia Lighting P series LED downlighting modules boast an efficacy of 70 lumens per watt—86% more efficient than incandescent luminaries, it says. The modules feature Center2Edge technology, which triggers the module’s LED board to act like an incandescent point source while dimming, it adds. Designed for residential and light commercial applications, customers can choose between three different mounting options.

LITHONIA LIGHTING

October 19, 2012 - Cooper Lighting has introduced the Halo RL56 LED retrofit baffle trim, designed to fit into both 5-in. and 6-in. compatible housings. The all-in-one recessed baffle trim with an integrated LED module consumes 9.4W while delivering over 600 lumens. According to Cooper Lighting, the fixture can provide up to $300 in energy savings and is expected to last 22 years (based on six hours daily use at $0.11 per kilowatt hour). The dimming capability allows it to be dimmed down to 15% with standard dimmers and 5% with select dimmers.

COOPER LIGHTING

October 18, 2012 - The new Mizar miniature adjustable LED downlights from Jesco Lighting are suited for a range of commercial and residential installations, featuring 1.8W-energy consumption. According to Jesco, the downlights offer dramatic, small-scale adjustable spot-lighting effects, very high energy savings, and long, trouble-free operating life. Heads contain a single 1.8W or 3W LED, providing 72, 80 or 185 lumens of output in a cylindrical “snoot” design, mini eyeball, regressed eyeball or mini direct downlight.  

JESCO LIGHTING

September 4, 2012 - Cree has introduced its new KR series LED downlights. With initial models designed to replace 18W and 26W fluorescent downlights, the series claims to be 35% more efficient and last up to five times longer than fluorescents. The 6"-downlight features line voltage dimming to 5%, as well as different colour point, light output and specification-grade reflector options.

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