by Ann Withanee — November 2, 2011—MaxLite, a global manufacturer and marketer of energy-efficient luminaires and lamps, recently launched four high-performance 2’x2′ 45-watt and 60-watt Direct Lit LED Flat Panels, which are designed to replace fluorescent lighting fixtures.
The four lighting fixtures have been approved by the DesignLights Consortium and are now included in its Qualified Products List. The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is a collaboration of utility companies and regional energy efficiency organizations, committed to raising awareness of the benefits of efficient lighting in commercial buildings. It provides needed information to facilities executives in all types of commercial buildings.
The new DLC-certified, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures are:
- MLFP22D4535— 2’x2′ 45-watt Direct Lit LED Flat Panel with a warm white 3500K color temperature
- MLFP22D4550— 2’x2′ 45-watt Direct Lit LED Flat Panel with a cool white 5000K color temperature
- MLFP22D6035— 2’x2′ 60-watt Direct Lit LED Flat Panel with a warm white 3500K color temperature
- MLFP22D6050— 2’x2′ 60-watt Direct Lit LED Flat Panel with a cool white 5000K color temperature
- MLFP22D4550— 2’x2′ 45-watt Direct Lit LED Flat Panel with a cool white 5000K color temperature
Designed with a 23.75-inch width, 23.75-inch length and 3-inch depth, the new flat panels are suited for installation into T-bar grid (“drop”) ceilings. Fully dimmable and compatible with building controls, motion sensors, timers and daylight harvesting systems, the energy-efficient LED Flat Panels deliver an even, consistent shadow free illumination with minimal glare. Uniformed color consistency is ensured by proprietary LED binning.
With a power factor of more than 98 percent, the Flat Panels operate on 120- and 277-volt systems, are produced without mercury or other hazardous materials, and offer a long potential life of 50,000 hours. The luminaires deliver a high lumen output and excellent color rendering (CRI 85), while minimizing maintenance time and costs. All are backed by a five-year warranty.
The 2’x2′ Direct Lit LED Flat Panels operate with a standard integrated driver, allowing for an installation depth of just three inches. The housings and LED back panels are constructed of aluminum that provides heat sink and thermal control capabilities. The translucent lens is crafted of white polycarbonate.
With a Master/Satellite switch on the back, a single fixture can be switched to Master while the others are switched to Satellite. When all units are joined together (using supplied standard RJ25 phone cords and jacks), one Master Unit will control up to 10 panels in each room. The LED Flat Panels are dimmable and can be controlled with four types of input signals: 0-10V, Simple Dimming, IR Remote, and DMX 512.
