Le Louvre™ Suspended Continuous represents a groundbreaking advancement in louver technology, redefining the linear lighting category with superior glare control capabilities. Its award-winning design features a diagonal cross-hatched louver construction shaped into a soft concave form, delivering exceptional visual comfort combined with a distinctive elegance rarely seen in traditional linear lighting systems. The louvers are offered in a variety of finishes tailored to different performance and aesthetic needs: white for enhanced light performance, black for maximum glare control, and a selection of rich satinized finishes—including chrome, gold, and champagne—that add a sophisticated touch to upscale interior environments.
The fixture body is crafted from durable aluminum and finished with a high-quality powder coat for longevity and visual appeal. It is suspended securely by steel cables, while the power connection utilizes a silver braided cable, adding to the refined detailing and robustness of the system. Integral to the fixture housing are high-power factor (HPF) electronic drivers compatible with a broad voltage range, including 120-277V and 347V (EU-240V), ensuring efficient and reliable performance.
Light is softly diffused through a 2.4-inch wide opal acrylic diffuser, providing a balanced and comfortable illumination. The system supports integration into modern data networks via Power over Ethernet (PoE), enabling smart building connectivity and enhanced control capabilities. For applications requiring circadian lighting benefits, BIOS technology is available upon consultation with the factory.
Installation is straightforward, with luminaires designed to mount directly over standard junction boxes supplied by others. The system demonstrates remarkable durability and longevity, with a reported L70 lifetime exceeding 60,000 hours at 2000 lumens per foot (6000 lumens per meter), and an estimated L70 lifespan extending beyond 165,000 hours under the same conditions.
An integral emergency lighting option is available, offering a 1.5-hour duration in North America and a 3-hour duration in the European Union. This self-contained emergency system includes an inverter module, NiCad batteries, LED charge indicator, and test switch, though it is not compatible with 347V power supplies.
Le Louvre™ is compatible with a wide range of sensor and lighting control systems, including Avi-On, Casambi, Enlighted, Lutron Vive, nLight, NX Lighting Controls, Osram, Philips, among others, with factory consultation recommended for specific integrations. Additional lighting options include tunable white capabilities ranging from 2700K to 6500K, as well as RGBW configurations, both available through factory consultation.
The system is damp rated, making it suitable for various indoor environments where moisture exposure may occur. Designed by Serge Cornelissen, Le Louvre™ also offers seismic bracing kits to meet regional compliance requirements for earthquake-prone areas, with further details available from the factory. This combination of innovative design, advanced technology, and practical features makes Le Louvre™ Suspended Continuous a versatile and elegant solution for contemporary lighting projects.
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