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2013 ELEMENT Full-Line Catalog

2013 ELEMENT Full-Line Catalog

Product catalog summary

Introduction to ELEMENT: Tech Lighting's ELEMENT line offers highly engineered downlights, shaped by the design community to address real lighting challenges with quality components and connections.

Key Features:

Above the Ceiling: Focus on high-quality engineering for unseen components.
At the Ceiling: Premium trims made from solid die-cast aluminum prevent seams, warping, or sagging.
Below the Ceiling: Combines aesthetic appeal with performance, ensuring beautiful light delivery and exceptional post-installation service.

Product Specifications:

LED Adjustable Downlight: Features tool-free hot aiming, high-low lamp positioning, lockable 361° rotation, 1074 net lumens at 3000K, 19 watts power consumption, and dimming capabilities.
LED Fixed Downlight: Similar to the adjustable version, with modular LED module and optics for easy replacement.

Technical Details:

Lamping & Optics: Available in 2700K, 3000K, and 3500K with a CRI of 86+. Field-changeable optics with angles of 15°, 25°, and 40°.
Power Supply: Constant current driver with high efficiency and optional Lutron Hi-Lume™ driver for advanced dimming.
Trims and Housing: Die-cast aluminum trims with various finish options. Housing constructed from heavy gauge cold rolled steel, available in IC, non-IC, or Chicago Plenum versions.

Installation and Compatibility: Features adjustable hanger bars and butterfly brackets for easy installation. Compatible with various dimmers and includes an integral junction box for wiring.

Conclusion: ELEMENT by Tech Lighting adapts to the rapidly changing lighting industry, offering innovative solutions for future lighting challenges.

Specifications: The document details specifications for LED lighting products, focusing on ceiling trims and housing. Products accommodate ceiling thicknesses up to 2.5 inches, with specific dimensions for non-IC and IC housings. Materials include heavy gauge cold rolled steel with a matte black powder coat finish. Products are airtight, available in IC, non-IC, or Chicago Plenum versions, and include an integral junction box approved for branch circuit through wiring. They are ETL listed, damp listed, and the shower version is wet listed.

Installation: Features include adjustable hanger bars and butterfly brackets that are vertically adjustable with a wing nut. Products incorporate integral gunsights for precise positioning using a laser level or string.

Dimming and Photometrics: Lighting products are dimmable with ELV or incandescent dimmers, offering dimming capabilities from 2% to 15% depending on the dimmer. Optional Lutron Hi-Lume™ drivers provide 1% dimming. Products are designed for optimal performance and light distribution, with photometric details available on the manufacturer's website.

Trims: Made of die-cast aluminum with minimal thickness and include frosted linear spread lenses for consistent illumination. Available in finishes such as white (paintable), black, satin nickel, and antique bronze. Trims accommodate ceiling thicknesses up to 1 inch.

Power and Power Supply: LED modules consume 19 watts and feature a constant current driver with a power factor of +0.9 and efficiency over 80%.

Product Variants: Describes different product series, including the ELEMENT 3" LED Fixed Downlight and the 3" LED Wall Wash, each with specific features and finishes. Products are available in round and square trims, with options for flanged and flangeless designs.

Additional Features: Products offer field-changeable optics with beam spreads of 15°, 25°, and 40°, and accept two optical controls with an optional trim-mounted lens. LED modules provide high color rendering index (CRI) values of 86+ and are compliant with CA Title 24.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and installation guidelines for various downlight products, focusing on halogen and CMH lighting solutions. It includes information on product dimensions, power supply options, trim details, housing specifications, and installation procedures.

Specifications:

Dimensions: Various dimensions are provided for different components, including trim sizes and housing dimensions.
Lamping & Optics: Options include low-voltage halogen MR16 (50W max) and CMH MR16 (20W or 39W). Products accept multiple optical controls and trim-mounted lenses.
Power Supply: Products ship with either electronic or magnetic transformers, with options for 120V or 277V configurations.
Trims: Available in die-cast aluminum with minimal thickness, accommodating ceiling thicknesses from 0.5" to 2.5". Finishes include white, black, satin nickel, and antique bronze.
Housing: Constructed from heavy gauge cold rolled steel with a matte black powder coat finish. Non-IC rated with airtight options available.

Installation:

Includes adjustable hanger bars and butterfly brackets for secure mounting.
Utilizes standard hole saws for ceiling openings, with robust mounting ensured by screw-driven brackets.

Photometrics: Detailed photometric data is available on specified pages and the manufacturer's website.

Product Variants:

3" Halogen Low-Profile Fixed Downlight: Designed for shallow ceiling installations, compatible with standard 3" housing trims.
3" Halogen/CMH Remodel Adjustable Downlight: Features a 0°-35° tilt and 353° internal rotation, suitable for architectural applications.
4" LED Adjustable Downlight: Designed for current LED solutions with forward development capabilities.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of the 4" and 6" LED downlight series by ELEMENT Lighting. It highlights the innovative design, adaptability to new technologies, and compliance with industry standards.

Specifications:

4" LED Adjustable Downlight: Offers 1728 net lumens at 3000K, 54 lumens per watt, and is CA Title 24 compliant. Available in color temperatures of 2700K, 3000K, and 3500K with a CRI of 85+.
Power Supply: Consumes 32 watts with a constant current driver, dimmable with ELV or incandescent dimmers.
Trims and Housing: Die-cast aluminum trims, available in various finishes, accommodate up to 2.5" ceiling thickness. Housing is constructed of heavy gauge cold rolled steel, available in IC and non-IC versions.

Features:

Adjustability: Tool-free hot aiming with 0°-40° tilt and 361° rotation. High-low lamp positioning for maximum light output or reduced glare.
Installation: Includes adjustable hanger bars and butterfly brackets for easy installation. Incorporates integral gunsights for precise positioning.

6" Regressed Lensed Fixed Downlight:

Available with medium base incandescent, CMH, or CFL lamping options. Features dual voltage electronic ballasts and dimmable options.
Housing accommodates up to 1.5" ceiling thickness, constructed with durable materials for longevity.

Wall Wash Series:

Designed for consistent and even illumination with Luminit™ optical film. Offers 1548 net lumens at 3000K with a CRI of 85+.
Factory-installed optics and film maximize performance and distribution.

Ordering and Customization: The document includes detailed ordering grids for selecting product series, appearance, function, and finish options. Finishes available in white, black, satin nickel, and antique bronze.

Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and information on various types of lamps, including halogen, ceramic metal halide (CMH), and fluorescent lamps. It includes technical specifications, beam spreads, color temperatures, and other critical parameters for different lamp models.

Halogen Lamps: The document lists several halogen lamp models, such as PAR30, PAR38, and MR16, with specifications including wattage, beam angle, color temperature, and initial lumens. For example, the 300BhV418 model is a 120V Halogen PAR30 with a 9˚ beam spread and 50W power, providing 8,800 initial lumens.

Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) Lamps: CMH lamps are detailed with models like MR16 and PAR20, highlighting their wattage, beam angles, and color rendering index (CRI). The 300BhV440 model, for instance, is a 20W CMH MR16 with a 12˚ beam angle and 3,000K color temperature.

Fluorescent Lamps: The document includes compact fluorescent lamps with triple tube designs, such as the 300BhV378 model, which is a 26W lamp with a GX24Q-3 base and 2,700K color temperature.

12 Volt Incandescent Lamps: Specifications for 12V MR16 lamps are provided, including models with various beam angles and wattages. The 300BLV129 model is a 20W MR16 with a 12˚ beam angle and 2,950K color temperature.

Company Information: Tech Lighting is highlighted as a leader in low-voltage lighting systems and contemporary decorative fixtures, emphasizing their commitment to innovative design and quality. Contact information and a call to visit their website for more offerings are included.

Catalog excerpts

What is ELEMENT? Tech Lighting launched ELEMENT because we felt we could deliver incredibly engineered downlights backed by the best service levels in the industry and offer them at an excellent value. Over the past five years, our success in achieving this vision must be attributed in large part to the design community that guides our development process every day. You helped us define ELEMENT as a modern interpretation of specification-grade downlighting. Our goal is to design for you – to help you solve real lighting challenges. We accomplish that because what matters to you also matters to...

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remodel fixed downlight 44 HALOGEN/CMH adjustable & fixed downlight 46 remodel adjustable downlight 54 regressed lensed fixed downlight 68 open fixed downlight 70 housing &trim optical controls & accessories 82

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The Mansions at Acqualina Sales Center | by STA Architectural Group Miami, Florida Lighting Designer: Radiance Lighting Photography: Greg Friedheim

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Private Residence | by Mosaic Architects + Interiors Boulder, Colorado Architect: Melissa Livingston | Lighting Designer: 186 Lighting Design Group Photography: Jim Bartsch

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Private Residence | by Stofft Cooney Architects Naples, Florida Architect: John Cooney | Lighting Designer: Advanced Electronic System Integrators, LLC Photography: CJ Walker

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AIA Corporate Headquarters | by Studio B Architects and Interiors Denver, Colorado Architect: Michael Piche | Lighting Designer: 186 Lighting Design Group Photography: Raul J. Garcia Photography

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Private Residence | by D Space Studio Chicago, Illinois Architect: Kevin Toukoumidis Photography: Evan Thomas

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The Mansions at Acqualina Sales Center | by STA Architectural Group Miami, Florida Lighting Designer: Radiance Lighting Photography: Greg Friedheim

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Private Residence | by Mosaic Architects + Interiors Boulder, Colorado Architect: Melissa Livingston | Lighting Designer: 186 Lighting Design Group Photography: Jim Bartsch

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Private Residence Piedmont, CA Lighting Designer: Becca Foster Lighting Design | Interior Designer: Eugenia Jesberg Photography: Eric Rorer

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Lobby | by Kirksey Architecture Houston, Texas Lighting Designer: CW Lighting & Associates Photography: Joe Aker

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Private Residence | by Mosaic Architects + Interiors Boulder, Colorado Architect: Melissa Livingston | Lighting Designer: 186 Lighting Design Group Photography: Jim Bartsch

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Private Residence | by Stofft Cooney Architects Naples, Florida Architect: John Cooney | Lighting Designer: Advanced Electronic System Integrators, LLC Photography: CJ Walker

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D Space Studio Offices | by D Space Studio Chicago, Illinois Architect: Kevin Toukoumidis Photography: Evan Thomas

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Private Residence | by Mosaic Architects + Interiors Boulder, Colorado Atchitect: Melissa Livingston | Lighting Designer: 186 Lighting Design Group Photography: Jim Bartsch

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Private Residence | by Mosaic Architects + Interiors Boulder, Colorado Architect: Melissa Livingston | Lighting Designer: 186 Lighting Design Group Photography: Jim Bartsch

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LAMPING & OPTICS • 1074 net lumens at 3000K • 56 net lumens per watt at 3000K • CA Title 24 Compliant Small aperture LED downlight fully adjustable with Element’s unique patent pending high-low lamp • Minimum 3-step color binning positioning. Innovative design allows the LED to be positioned closer to the aperture for maximum light • Accepts two optical controls and an optional trim mounted lens (See pg. 82) output and efficiency or higher to minimize glare POWER/POWER SUPPLY and flash on the trim. Additional adjustability allows • Constant current driver with +.9 power factor and +80% efficiency...

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Low PoSiTion MAXiMiZES LighT oUTPUT high PoSiTion MiniMiZES TRiM FLASh AnD gLARE TooL-FREE high-Low LAMP PoSiTioning • Innovative high-low functionality allows designers the choice of lamp placement in low position for maximum light output or high position to reduce glare and flash on the trims • Helps reduce cut-off at severe angles TooL-FREE 0˚ - 40˚ hoT AiMing • tilt mechanism allows for 0˚ - 40˚ hot-aiming with lockable positioning • Center beam maintained through tilt to maximize light output TooL-FREE LoCKing 361˚ PAn RoTATion • Easy to use cam lever for rotation lock (shown in locked position)...

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OPTIC CAGE OPTIC (15˚, 25˚, 40˚) InTErChAnGEAbLE OPTIC bEZEL LEnS LEnS hOLDEr (CAn ACCEPT TWO LEnSES) FLAnGED DIE-CAST ALUMInUM TrIM

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Flangeless Flat 6" Regressed 7" 178 mm Flanged Bevel Finishes available in white (paintable), 6" 6" black, satin nickel and antique bronze. 152 mm PRODUCT ceiling SERIES appearance lamp 6" 152 mm 7"voltage 178 mm 6" IC Airtight standard 120 volt 152 mm NON-IC Airtight -HL Chicago6" Plenum 152 mm 7" 7" * Hi-lume only available in chicago plenum housing. Hi-lume not compatible with round flangeless housing. Hi-lume not available 152 240 volt. in mm 178 mm BEAM housing SPREAD function rating 6" REPLACEMENT optic PRODUCT ceiling trim 6" 6" 152 mm SERIES appearance style APERTURE FINISH 152 mm E3R...

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3" LED FIXED DOWNLIGHT Small aperture LED downlight with architectural LAMPING & OPTICS • 1074 net lumens at 3000K • 56 net lumens per watt at 3000K • CA Title 24 Compliant appearance. LED module and optics are modular • Minimum 3-step color binning • 86+ CRI • Field-changeable optic: 15°, 25°, 40° (CBCP: 5618, 3856, 1575 respectively) • Accepts two optical controls and an optional trim mounted lens (See pg. 82) POWER/POWER SUPPLY • Consumes 19 watts • Constant current driver with +.9 power factor and +80% efficiency • Dimmable with ELV or incandescent dimmer to 2%-15% (typical) depending on...

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SQUARE TRIMS Flangeless Flat 6" Regressed 7" 178 mm Flanged Bevel Finishes available in white (paintable), 6" 6" black, satin nickel and antique bronze. 152 mm PRODUCT ceiling SERIES appearance lamp 6" 6" 7" voltage 178 mm 6" IC Airtight standard 120 volt 152 mm NON-IC Airtight -HL Lutron Chicago Plenum Hi-Lume* 6" 7" * Hi-lume only available in chicago plenum housing. Hi-lume not compatible with round flangeless housing. Hi-lume not available 152 240 volt. in mm 178 mm REPLACEMENT optic PRODUCT ceiling trim 6" 6" 152 mm SERIES appearance style APERTURE FINISH 152 mm E3R ELEMENT 3" l Flangeless...

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2013 ELEMENT Full-Line Catalog

2013 ELEMENT Full-Line Catalog

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