The edge-lit LED pendant light combines modern aesthetics with advanced illumination technology, offering a shallow housing and precise edge lighting that ensures uniform illumination across the lens. Its knife edge design provides a sleek, contemporary profile, while the slot canopy conceals all mechanical elements for a clean ceiling appearance. Available in nominal diameters of 2', 3', and 4', this pendant light allows for independent specification and control of both direct and indirect output levels, making it adaptable to a wide range of applications. For enhanced biophilic appeal, it is offered in The Naturals, a series of finishes inspired by nature, and is PoE compatible, integrating seamlessly with Power over Ethernet lighting systems via standard low-voltage wiring.
The LED system incorporates premium LEDs mounted on a robust platform that ensures excellent thermal management. LEDs are strategically placed to deliver a uniform visual appearance, and the system is available in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, or 4000K color temperatures with either 80 or 90 CRI. For applications requiring precise color rendering, the 3500K and 4000K options with CRI greater than 90 achieve a cyanosis observation index (COI) of 3.3 or less. Drivers are designed to be replaceable from below, simplifying maintenance and reducing long-term operating costs.
Constructed from extruded aluminum, the housing is paired with a one-piece ABS plastic top cover, providing both strength and a lightweight structure. Luminaire weights range from 24 lbs for the 2' unit, 48 lbs for the 3' unit, and 82 lbs for the 4' unit. The white canopy allows for below-ceiling access, with minimum mounting heights of 15" for the 2' pendant, 30" for the 3', and 45" for the 4'. The optic system features an 18-gauge steel reflector finished in high-reflectance white powder coat, combined with a regressed 0.118" thick acrylic lens to ensure smooth and uniform light distribution.
Electrically, the pendant is equipped with a standard 120-277V driver that includes 0-10V analog dimming and maintains a power factor greater than 0.9. It is fully compatible with PoE systems for low-voltage integration. An optional Bodine BSL6LST emergency battery provides 6 watts of output for 90 minutes, accommodating maximum mounting heights of up to 14.25 feet. The pendant is UL and cUL listed, suitable for dry or damp indoor locations. Finishes include a durable polyester powder coat applied over a multi-stage pre-treatment, with The Naturals finishes using 100% low-VOC vinyl and a white canopy supplied as standard.
The pendant demonstrates exceptional lumen maintenance, with L70 reported at over 61,000 hours and calculated at 221,000 hours, and L90 reported at 57,000 hours, based on EPA TM-21 calculations under typical conditions. Direct distribution options vary by diameter, ranging from 2,000 to 14,000 lumens, while indirect uplight can be specified from 500 to 2,500 lumens depending on the pendant size. The system offers flexible color temperature options from 2700K to 4000K, with single or dual circuit capability and voltage configurations including 120/277V universal and 347V where compatible.
Control and dimming options are extensive, with 0-10V dimming available at 1% or 10%, PoE-compatible low-voltage control, Lutron Hi-Lume EcoSystem dimming at 1%, and DALI 1% dimming, allowing the pendant to integrate into modern smart lighting systems. Mounting options include aircraft cables of varying lengths to accommodate ceiling height, with the factory able to provide custom lengths. Optional features include an emergency battery and a wide range of housing finishes, including Matte Satin White, Titanium Silver, Matte Black, or custom colors specified by RAL codes with extended lead times.
This edge-lit LED pendant light is engineered to provide a sophisticated, modern aesthetic while delivering versatile, high-quality illumination suitable for commercial interiors such as lobbies, conference rooms, airports, and other public spaces where both form and function are critical.
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