The 8" turtle-safe recessed outdoor LED downlight is a sealed, gasketed, IP65-rated luminaire designed for both covered exterior ceilings and interior environments where controlled optical performance, environmental durability, and wildlife-compliant color output are essential. As an LED static color downlight, it delivers either environmental yellow/amber at 590nm or optional environmental red/orange at 617nm, producing true color output that is not phosphor converted and emits no light below 560nm. This output profile, combined with its FWC approval, makes the downlight ideally suited for soffits, canopies, and other outdoor lighting applications where turtle-friendly wavelength compliance is required. The fixture produces 448 to 823 lumens with a 20.4-watt LED source operating at a 60,000-hour rated life (L70). A narrow 36° optic shapes and controls the distribution, while a 45° cutoff works with the regressed lens and internal black louver to maintain glare-free performance.
Lighting control is enabled through a constant-current, electronically stabilized LED driver supporting 0-10V CCR 1.0% dimming. The driver operates from 120–277V at 50–60 Hz and remains load insensitive, with a minimum operating temperature of -22°F (-30°C), ensuring consistent performance in demanding outdoor conditions. The luminaire incorporates OptiGroove trim and a regressed tempered microprismatic glass lens that enhances visual comfort while maintaining compliance for covered exterior or interior wet, damp, or dry ceiling installations. Though no emergency options are included, the downlight’s lighting control capabilities and specialized optical construction make it suitable for projects requiring wavelength-specific static color illumination paired with smooth dimming control.
The sealed and gasketed trim assembly uses rustproof, 100% aluminum in a tapered, one-piece black flare that is self-flanged in white, providing durability and an architectural finish. A silicone seal between the trim and the microprismatic lens secures the optics, while closed-cell gasketing on the trim flange creates a tight seal to the ceiling surface. Neoprene O-rings protect the stainless-steel fasteners, and the overall trim construction meets ASTM E283 restricted airflow requirements of 2 CFM maximum. The housing is formed from acrylic-enameled aluminum and is corrosion resistant, exceeding the 1000-hour ASTM 5% salt spray test, making it ideal for high-moisture, high-salinity environments such as coastal installations. The shallow 5-5/8" depth accommodates restricted plenums, and the modular housing design keeps all components visible and fully serviceable through the aperture. A built-in plaster flange integrates cleanly into new construction applications.
Installation accommodates recessed mounting in covered indoor or outdoor ceilings. The fixture includes 27" hanger bars and adjusting brackets and is suitable for UL and C-UL listed wet, damp, or dry locations. With Build America, Buy America (BABAA) compliance, IP65 protection, UL wet listing, and a construction optimized for longevity, glare control, and turtle-safe static color output, this 8" downlight delivers a specialized lighting solution for environmentally sensitive exterior projects requiring controlled optics and smooth 0-10V lighting control.
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