The Cree SD Series LED Downlights deliver high-quality, customizable lighting in a slim, can-less form factor ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications. These downlights feature a CCT-selectable switch and are offered in 4″ and 8″ square housing options to meet the needs of a broad range of ceiling installations. Designed for simplicity and performance, the SD Series provides a clean, modern appearance with exceptional light quality, flexibility, and energy efficiency.
Engineered to replace traditional 60W to 120W incandescent fixtures, the SD Series delivers between 830 and 2,280 lumens while consuming just 12 to 22 watts, achieving efficacy ratings up to 104 lumens per watt. The field-adjustable color temperature switch allows users to select from 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, or 5000K, offering versatility in appearance and ambiance for any setting. All models deliver high color rendering performance at 90+ CRI with R9 values suitable for applications that demand color accuracy.
With a wide 113° beam angle, the SD Series produces even illumination across horizontal and vertical surfaces, minimizing glare and eliminating hotspots or striations. Its optical system combines edge-lit LEDs with a plastic light guide plate and diffusing lens to create smooth, visually comfortable light. The downlight's construction incorporates an aluminum and iron housing with a remote-mounted iron junction box, connected by a low-voltage cable. Installation is fast and secure with spring-action housing clips, and the product is designed for ceiling thicknesses between 0.59" (15 mm) and 0.79" (20 mm), with 16" of cable provided and extension options available.
The SD Series supports dimming down to 5% via both Triac and 0-10V dimmers and is compatible with advanced lighting control systems including Cree SmartCast® Technology and Lutron Vive through a 0-10V interface. The electrical system offers a power factor greater than 0.9 at full load (120V), total harmonic distortion below 30%, and universal voltage input from 120 to 277V at 50/60Hz. Compatible dimmers include models from Lutron and Leviton, and the fixture should only be paired with controls designed for LED loads and featuring neutral connections.
Rated for a 50,000-hour lifetime and backed by a 5-year limited warranty, the SD Series is a durable, long-lasting solution. It is cETLus listed, suitable for damp locations in covered ceilings, and meets NEMA C82.77 standards. The downlights are IC-rated for use in both insulated and non-insulated ceilings but are non-plenum rated. They meet key regulatory requirements including FCC Part 15, CA Title 24 JA8, and RoHS compliance, with minimum 90˚C supply conductors required for safe operation.
With its combination of selectable features, easy installation, high performance, and flexible dimming and control capabilities, the Cree SD Series is an ideal lighting solution for commercial, residential, and institutional spaces seeking high-quality, energy-efficient illumination.
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