The Cadiant® Dynamic Skylight from Cree Lighting offers a revolutionary lighting experience that brings the outdoors inside by simulating the natural sky. This innovative fixture recreates the sensation of being under a natural sky through advanced lighting control and color-changing technology. It mimics the sun’s movement from dawn to dusk and east to west, using dynamic profiles that foster a connection to the natural rhythm of the day. Designed for architects, lighting designers, and specifiers who want the visual impact and human benefits of a real skylight without the high costs or construction challenges, the Cadiant® provides an exciting solution for commercial office spaces, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and retail environments.
With a versatile light output ranging from 150 to 6,980 lumens and wattage between 5 and 96 watts, the Cadiant® Dynamic Skylight delivers efficacy up to 83 lumens per watt. It utilizes Cree’s patented TrueWhite® Technology, which guarantees exceptional light quality with a CRI of 90+ and R9 greater than 65, combined with excellent color fidelity (Rf >80) and gamut (Rg >90). The color temperature is adjustable from 3000K to 6500K, allowing for customizable ambiance. This fixture supports Lutron Athena dimming to 5%, incorporating an east-to-west sun feature that enhances the natural lighting simulation. The luminaire weighs 34 pounds and is designed to fit into standard ceiling grids, including 1 ½", 9/16", 15/16", and hard ceilings, with a 5-inch recessed housing that gives the impression of a true sky.
Constructed with durable 22-gauge galvanized steel, the housing ensures strength and uniformity. The luminaire is post-painted for a smooth matte finish and includes mounting accessories such as four t-bar clips and tabs for support wires. Safety is prioritized with hemmed sides and ends for easy handling, though the unit should not be installed within 3 inches of insulation. An integrated QR code provides quick access to installation instructions, product information, and warranty details, facilitating easy maintenance and documentation. The optical system features a unique design that balances horizontal and vertical illumination perfectly. Its optimized smooth acrylic lens eliminates pixelation and delivers low-glare, diffused light distribution, further enhanced by soft blue-sky panels that simulate the sun’s natural arc.
Electrically, the Cadiant® operates on a broad input voltage range of 120-277V at 50/60Hz with a constant power draw throughout its life. It maintains a power factor greater than 90% and total harmonic distortion below 20%, ensuring efficient and reliable performance within operating temperatures from 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F). The fixture meets various regulatory and voluntary qualifications including cULus listing and suitability for damp indoor locations. It complies with RoHS and FCC Part 15 standards for emissions and is assembled in the USA with both domestic and imported components. The Cadiant® also adheres to Buy American Act (BAA) and Buy American Build America (BABA) requirements, making it a compliant choice for government and public projects.
Overall, the Cadiant® Dynamic Skylight is a visually stunning, smart lighting solution that merges advanced technology with natural aesthetics, providing high-quality, tunable white light that supports human-centric environments while maintaining energy efficiency and design flexibility.
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