FlexElite redefines what’s possible in direct-view architectural lighting, delivering exceptional performance and adaptability to even the most complex structures and surfaces. As the latest addition to the renowned Flex family, FlexElite empowers designers and installers to bring dynamic light to challenging environments with unmatched flexibility. Whether you're illuminating a stadium façade with programmable messaging, adding visual drama to a bridge, or creating a vivid landmark installation, FlexElite’s robust modular system provides the tools needed to turn ambitious visions into reality.
Designed with the end-user in mind, FlexElite sets itself apart through thoughtful engineering and superior output. Each luminaire node emits over 100 lumens—up to five times brighter than other Flex models—and supports extended run lengths of up to 305 meters (1,000 feet), making it ideal for lighting skyscrapers, arenas, and other expansive structures. The modular design enables complete customization, from the number of nodes per section to the spacing between them. Push-and-click connectors, single-node mounts, and multiple cable options ensure that installation is fast and intuitive, even on unconventional surfaces.
What makes FlexElite especially appealing is its versatility in color and performance. It is available in three light engine options—IntelliHue, RGBW, and IntelliWhite (iW)—each offering unique capabilities. FlexElite IntelliHue combines precision color control with high-quality tunable white light, using advanced color mixing and Chromasync output optimization to ensure consistent color and brightness across luminaires. For those looking for enhanced white rendering alongside vibrant colors, FlexElite RGBW adds a dedicated white LED for richer and more accurate whites. Meanwhile, the FlexElite iW variant delivers tunable white light with four channels, allowing users to shift smoothly between cool and warm tones.
Durability is at the heart of FlexElite's design. Each node features a 60 mm (2.4 in) diameter clear flat lens housed in rugged aluminum, with an optional dome lens for increased viewing angle and visibility. The system is engineered to meet stringent IP66 standards, ensuring reliable operation in rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold. Internally, a proprietary microchip called Chromasic integrates power, communication, and control into a single silicon component. This chip allows for pixel-level control and precise color rendering, delivering billions of colors and simplifying even the most complex installations.
Color consistency is further enhanced by a proprietary LED binning process that ensures superior chromatic uniformity. Combined with Chromasync technology, FlexElite luminaires maintain consistent lumen output across all color temperatures, streamlining commissioning and minimizing the need for manual calibration. All of these technologies work together to provide a seamless and reliable lighting experience.
FlexElite is more than just a luminaire—it’s a complete lighting solution. It integrates easily with a range of accessories, power/data supplies, and control systems. Installers can choose from controllers that support either the DMX protocol for basic configurations or the scalable KiNET protocol over Ethernet for intricate light shows. Ethernet-based systems using the PDS-400 48V CA4 or CM-550 48V CA4 power/data supplies support long runs without the data limitations of DMX, making FlexElite suitable for large-scale media façades and architectural lighting.
To extend the system’s capabilities even further, FlexElite works seamlessly with Interact Landmark (formerly Philips ActiveSite), a cloud-based remote monitoring and management platform. This system allows users to control lighting installations from anywhere in the world via a secure web interface, offering unmatched convenience and operational oversight.
From its intelligently engineered components and vivid output to its rugged durability and smart integrations, FlexElite offers lighting designers and architects the freedom to innovate. With flexible configurations, high output, and intelligent control, FlexElite breaks free from the limits of conventional lighting to help you realize your boldest creative visions.
