by Shane Henson — September 16, 2011—WAC Lighting, a global manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, recently released Impulse, a thermally efficient luminaire offering architectural lighting options such as a framing projector attachment. Additional optical beam spread and color temperature selections make this luminaire an all-in-one choice for lighting professionals, the company says.
The Energy Star-compliant luminaire uses a 12-watt multi-chip LED that offers a 50,000-hour potential life from ANSI-compliant warm/neutral bins for optimal color consistency. Multi-chip technology improves thermal management and heat dissipation while centralizing the light source with one replaceable 12-watt LED module rather than multiple LEDs. The technology enables the user to change beam spreads (24 or 32 degrees) and optics by changing reflectors while delivering a higher lumen output (up to 543 lumens) than a 50-watt MR16 while using 80 percent less power consumption, with a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 80.
In addition to operating with an LED, Impulse is available with a low-voltage MR16 halogen lamp that provides a more powerful light source than a standard incandescent. A clear lens is included, however, other options are available for optimal light control, WAC Lighting designers note.
Impulse is 7 1/4 inches tall, 3 1/8 inches wide, and 5 6/8 inches deep, and has a five-year warranty. Facilities personnel requiring a versatile and energy-efficient luminaire with a wide variety of options and applications may benefit from WAC Lighting’s latest offering.
