The Apollo 8 LED luminaire is a multi-functional recessed lighting solution developed specifically for the demanding needs of healthcare environments. Designed to support both patient comfort and professional functionality, it enhances the overall patient experience while ensuring healthcare professionals have the illumination they need for a wide range of tasks. With its three available configurations—Ambient only, Ambient with Exam, and Ambient with Exam and Reading Light—the fixture is well-suited for corridors, patient rooms, and examination areas. Its glare-free output meets the required standards set by the Illuminating Engineering Society (ANSI/IES RP-29-16), ensuring compliance with lighting requirements for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Balancing aesthetics with functionality, the luminaire brings together an architectural form and superior optical performance. Its design addresses key healthcare considerations including comfort, function, safety, sustainability, and wellness, all while freeing up ceiling space for critical medical equipment. Offered as tandem recessed units measuring 8 inches by 4 feet, the Apollo 8 LED combines exam, ambient, and reading functions in a single fixture. The ambient and reading light modes are dimmable via a custom Curbell low-voltage controller, while the exam mode provides powerful asymmetric light distribution with on/off operation for precision medical tasks.
The system supports smooth dimming for gradual light transitions or step dimming for quick adjustments in 25% increments, giving users flexibility in managing illumination. Patients can conveniently control the fixture through pillow speakers, while clinicians can operate it from wall-mounted switches. The luminaire is capable of delivering up to 13,000 lumens in exam mode, with ambient light outputs ranging from 2,800 to 5,700 lumens and independent reading light options up to 2,500 lumens. Reading lights are angled at 15 degrees to maximize comfort, while exam optics are asymmetrically focused to concentrate illumination at the bed’s center.
A proprietary LED system ensures uniform light quality, color consistency within three SDCM, and excellent thermal management. Ambient and exam functions are available in color temperatures from 3000K to 5000K, while reading lights may be specified at 2700K, 3000K, or 3500K. All options are offered in both 80+ and 90+ CRI, with select 3500K and 4000K high-CRI versions achieving a cyanosis observation index (COI) of 3.3 or less, further supporting clinical accuracy. Standard 0-10V dimming drivers are included, and modules and drivers can be replaced from below the ceiling for simplified maintenance.
The Apollo 8 LED features durable construction with a 20-gauge steel housing and a radial extruded acrylic diffuser that incorporates internal ribs for even illumination, brightness control, and easy cleaning. Its lens ends are sealed with silicone gaskets for contamination protection, while antimicrobial polyester powder coating enhances cleanliness and infection control. The luminaire is UL and cUL listed, NSF rated, and IP65 certified, ensuring it is dust-tight and protected from water jets for safe use in healthcare environments.
Installation and serviceability are simplified through below-ceiling driver access, quick electrical connections, and a single power feed for tandem fixtures. The system accommodates a wide range of ceiling configurations, including drywall, grid, and slot-tee ceilings, and is available with Chicago Plenum and emergency circuit options to meet project-specific requirements.
Designed with both the patient and caregiver in mind, the Apollo 8 LED not only fulfills the technical requirements of hospital and healthcare lighting standards but also enhances comfort, wellness, and the overall experience within medical spaces. Its blend of performance, flexibility, and durability makes it an ideal solution for patient rooms, examination spaces, and other critical care environments.
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