The recessed convertible ceiling light, available in 12"×24" and 12"×48" configurations, is engineered for secure and demanding environments such as correctional, behavioral health, and institutional facilities. Its robust construction combines strength, tamper resistance, and visual comfort to ensure safe and reliable lighting in high-security spaces. The fixture features a ligature-resistant design that minimizes potential attachment points, making it ideal for use in areas where occupant safety and fixture durability are critical.
The housing of this recessed convertible ceiling light is fabricated from prime-grade materials and TIG welded for exceptional strength and integrity. The corners are continuously seam welded and smoothed without post grinding, creating a seamless, tamper-resistant structure. Its die-formed design ensures a rigid and distortion-free form that can withstand the abuse common in correctional or behavioral environments. A one-piece, TIG-welded door construction enhances the fixture’s overall strength and security while maintaining a clean, professional appearance. The full-length concealed internal piano hinge, made from heavy-gauge material with a ½" knuckle and ⅛" diameter pin, provides dependable long-term performance. The hinge is welded directly to the door, with the pin secured to the knuckle to prevent tampering or unauthorized removal.
For optimal optical performance and impact resistance, the fixture supports a wide range of lens materials and configurations, with total lens thicknesses up to 0.625". Available lens options include prismatic acrylic, prismatic or textured polycarbonate, and clear or textured tempered glass, providing flexibility to meet application-specific safety and performance needs. Kenall recommends specifying a clear outer lens paired with a prismatic, textured, or diffused inner lens for superior light quality and durability. The fixture’s lens retention system features vertically adjustable continuous “Z” brackets constructed from prime-grade material, secured to the housing via thru-studs spaced at six inches maximum intervals. This design ensures the lens remains securely in place, even in high-abuse or high-vibration environments.
Inside the luminaire, a serviceable mid-power LED array delivers consistent, high-quality light with a minimum 80 CRI (R9>0), and an optional 90 CRI (R9>50) version is available for applications requiring enhanced color rendering. The LEDs maintain color uniformity within a maximum three-step MacAdam ellipse variation, ensuring consistent performance across all installations. Multiple color temperature options are available to meet diverse lighting requirements in correctional, healthcare, or institutional settings.
The fixture is powered by a serviceable constant-current electronic driver that operates at 120–277VAC or 347VAC, 50/60Hz input. The driver maintains a power factor greater than 0.90 and less than 20% total harmonic distortion while achieving a minimum efficiency of 85%. Standard 0–10V dimming control enables smooth 1–100% dimming with dim-to-dark capability, and the system supports a maximum source current of 0.4 mA. This driver design ensures stable, flicker-free operation and compatibility with modern lighting control systems.
Every detail of the fixture is engineered for security and longevity. Hardened security screws, fully recessed into the housing, prevent tampering while maintaining a clean appearance. The exterior finish consists of a TGIC polyester powder coat applied over a five-stage pre-treatment process, achieving 92% reflectance and passing a 1,000-hour salt spray test for corrosion resistance and finish durability. A luminous polyurethane foam seal between the luminaire base and ceiling surface prevents light leaks and enhances overall installation quality.
The recessed convertible ceiling light is UL and CUL listed for damp locations and can be specified for wet locations when ordered with the appropriate configuration. It is suitable for ISO Class 5–8 cleanroom environments when equipped for wet location use, ensuring compatibility with a range of controlled and hygienic spaces. The fixture is non-IC rated, ligature resistant, and fully compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act.
Combining rugged construction, ligature-resistant design, and superior optical performance, this recessed convertible ceiling light is an ideal solution for correctional facilities, behavioral health centers, dayrooms, restrooms, showers, cafeterias, corridors, sally ports, and other indoor areas that demand the highest levels of safety, security, and dependability.
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