ORA Local & Lit Show 2022

We stopped by the O’blaney Rinker Local & Lit showcase to check out some of their new and updated products and brands:

Convey Lighting (NEW!)

  • All LED is 90+ CRI Standard - most ranging from 95 - 98 (!) with high R9 values.

  • A variety of channels are offered. We noticed some unique extrusion forms. Not all are shown on the website, but that’s currently being updated. Also reach out for anything custom or unique because they may be able to find a solution. BE-2-8-KF: a great Knife edge channel.

  • Priced competitively, approx. $35 DN price for their TYP. LED tape + extrusion.

  • A optional potentiometer is available on their standard Universal Driver.

  • Looking particularly good was the FLEX family is twistable on a dual axis. Two output options: 3W & 6W, available as static, tunable, RGB, & RGBW. The 22K version produced a very beautiful hospitality color - and this warm CCT is not available from all competitors in this form factory due to color shift.

NY Ceiling

  • They are using their own stretch fabric and lighting extrusion.

  • A very fine thin metal edge on the perimeter. Easy installation and access. They do the installation (heat install) and provide maintenance as required.

  • Their Cloud and canopy ceiling is their affordable and configurable solution.

  • They are working on a new stretch ceiling & wall system, Modern. Great for covering existing ceilings and new construction. Easy installation, no visible trim around the edges.

Lumos Control

  • Integrated all-in-one smart wireless control solution. Dali mesh system. They offer a Trailing edge dimmer, Dali controller, two and single-channel DC & AC 0-10V, many sensor options, 4 & 5 buttons wireless switch, a switch interface for push button, and motion sensor wall station.

  • It's a simplified system with manual control and wireless dimming.

Lumenture Lighting

  • Quick shipping on most of their products, 3 to 5 business days from CT.

  • The 120V track head has infinite rotation. Small & large heads deliver 1100lm and 2000lm respectively.

  • We like their single canopy spot with easy installation junction box

  • Their Double side wall washer is a good resource to remember. Unfortunately not available as trimless.


Q-TRAN Factory Visit - 2022

We had a great time visiting the Q-Tran factory with Sighte Studio and MOXIE in early August! Alongside the factory tour, the trip included an overview of their existing fixtures - with highlights on new offerings and a sneak peak at what’s coming up, and an educational session on drivers and transformers (we were visiting Q-Tran after all!). Many thanks to the whole team for the excellent presentations and warm welcome!

FIXTURE UPDATES:

OPTI-OPTICS Fixture: Price-efficient alternative option of VERS ($50~$60 per ft)! The smallest beam spread is 40 degrees, but no louver option yet!

TIPS:

Use static white (SW) tape for projects that require high red rendering.

When specifying Dynamic White tape, use the wattage listed on the cutsheet under “Circuit Wattage”. Dynamic white tape lights have (2) chips that are different color temperatures that are programmed to never pull more wattage than the circuit wattage lists (the chips will never be on at full output at the same time).

Most of their LED tapes are done offshore for cost efficacy. Ones done in-house are more expensive (SMT models except for the Micro family) but allow compliance with the Buy American Act, etc.

NEW:

Dedicated pool & spa rated power supply + FLEX family fixture for use in pools & spa.

UPCOMING - 2023:

An encapsulated millwork fixture designed to be silicon mounted.

Designing magnet and track mount, butterfly bracket for plaster ceiling installation. 

DRIVER UPDATES:

Typically the drivers can be used up to the max wattage, except the DMX driver that needs derating.

Driver selection for Dynamic/Tunable White:
DMX is 3-channel and requires derating for 2-channel control.
The best would be: 1) QTM (large ones, single channel pre-programmed) and 2) QTM-eLED+AW (the two-channel driver) 

Their dedicated warm-dim LED tape is fundamentally different. It has the same price as the dynamic LED, BUT it goes with the QZLP driver with 0-10V & phase dimming (down to 10%). The driver is small and goes up to X2 96W. The single X96W is around $175. 

QTMD driver is the go-to when doing fixtures with runs far from the source. This has taps that allow different voltages high mid low to avoid voltage drop and visible difference in brightness between the ones closer to drive via ones further installed. 

For Landscape: Q-SET-mLED power supply provides up to 300W and has AC and DC together in an inground cap.

App & Smart Control System Compatibility:

QZ Driver is compatible with Casambi Control. 

The QZ Non-Dimmable driver is the Eco option for use with Casambi and requires a separate add-on Casambi component. 

QZ-DMX is for indoor application with up to 4channel, programmable with MLFC app, up to 96W fully used. 

UPCOMING:

New DMX for 4-channel, comparably small size, priced around $240. EldoLed driver is also available but is more expensive 

NOWATT Lighting

Today we were introduced to NOWATT LIGHTING for the first time. They make autonomous, intelligent light fixtures operating with solar power. 

We looked at the 4.6" dia. CRYSTAL STUD, an inground uplight, and the ONYX family, which comes as a projector, wall, bollard, and pole mount. Available in RGBW ($800 retail) and with Mesh control ($1000 retail) as options.

Standard finishes are argent and graphite. They offer custom RAL and monochromatic ($720 retail) finishes. 

What's interesting about the CRYSTAL STUD is that it requires NO CABLING! Available in Amber, 3000K, and 4000K.

In the ONYX family, the adjustable exterior rated wall mounted fixture is not ADA compliant and is not lockable*. Available beam spreads are 5, 20, 40, 50, 40X60. It can run up to 60 hours without charging (solar).

The bollard option has the same specification as the wall-mounted, but it is lockable. 

In general, what we liked about their products was the light source's aesthetic, discreet solar panel placement, and finish options. 

Lead time: The Projector is available in under 2 weeks and wall & bollard in 2 to 6 weeks. 

Near future plans: Façade lighting fixture ( Light Fair 2022) and Power Bank.

COLORBEAM LIGHTING

Today, we looked at COLORBEAM Lighting unique control program and new RGBW+Tunable white fixture:

  • Low voltage fully controllable light fixtures

  • All the fixtures are available in a range of 1800 CCT to 4000 CCT

  • NOW RGBW + fully tunable White

  • The concept is being able to control scenes easily using a DMX controller 

  • The gateway allows their system to communicate with other none DMX systems have to assign the addressable drivers

  • Gateway is universal, with 120 channels

  • They have pre-programmed drivers for other systems like Lutron 

  • No Data cable, just DC power cable and 1 channel for everything  - Example: 2 channels for warm dim : 1 for cool White, 1 for the warm white 

  • For RGBW, there would be 4 channels 

  • Smooth dimming to 1% 

  • They created their own IP addressed - web app requires for programming

Lutron System: 

  • Homeworks QS with keypads in different spaces.

  • Their processor seats on their system and incorporated without a hiccup, as if we are controlling and setting Lutron 

  • They use integrated scene-setting for control. The lighting designer just has to configure the scenes, set the tunes and color, and luck them.

Crestron needs an additional component to translate. 

  •  Homeowners would not be able to change the setting without calling the integrator. Log in to the color beam configurator app and set the settings and levels.

Distance from the fixtures to drivers: With TYP. Cat6 distance is around 200ft to 300ft.

Their advantage is category cable instead of AC wire which reduce the cost, and they are among the few that offer full tunable and color changing  

BIANCA 16W: Availale in 1800K-4000K / 2700K-6500K ranges - 1400 lm, 1550 lm, & 1600 lm - 20° and 40° -

We looked at 4000K to 1800k at it felt too orangish!

  • Price-wise, around 70% cheaper than Ketra.

  • They sell through AV and Distributer. 

  • Trimless only available for plaster mounting

  • They have gibels 

  • No wall-washer

LUCENT LIGHTING

We looked at some of the new updates to the LUCENT Lighting fixtures

2" Plus Fixture: IC rated fixed downlight, offered with adjustable tray to access the terminal box (driver)

Mini wall-washer: 1.65” aperture - 1:1 spacing - Nice wash from the edge of the ceiling

absolutely favorite such beautiful from all the way from the edge of the ceiling to the floor and further

Micro Focus Accent Light: Great accent light specifically for millwork but remembering the thicker the millwork, less adjustability - Tunable Mini looked very bright and powerful.

  • CREE LED chips for the tunable white

  • Xicato is the standard LED chip

  • LUMENEDIX LED chip is used for RGBW

InGround 2.36" circular: walk over recessed uplight with 8°, 15°, 25°, 30°, & 10°x45° beams, fixed 7-degree tilt - Available accessories are elliptical beam effect, square beam, & honeycomb louver.

Monopoint option comes in recessed and surface mount - 94 CRI, 1800lm, four beams from 17 to 50 degrees - Accept x2 accessories.

Black with Copper finishes in the trim - we liked the copper finish.

14mm option the smallest - soon in the USA

Beautiful recessed wall fixture - We looked at InWall 50 Square with backbox - Great sharp distribution and clear cut-off line - If requested, they have a film to soften the distribution

Available in different beams and sizes. All are outdoor-rated except the bronze finish option.

Reference Project:

Track fixture + spotlight: Restoration Hardware stores.

Asymmetric Lighting: Luice hamilton penthouse, wester street, water place in London

LIGHTFAIR 2021

A brief look at LightFair 2021, held at the Javits Center in NYC. Overall, there weren’t many participants and we’d already seen many of them in virtual presentations over the year.

The one worth highlighting was the ORIGAMX. It is a specification-grade architectural lighting system that was developed by BLACK TANK.
ORIGAMX office is located in Atlanta - Mainly custom made - based on request. Their mono-point features are Hybrid Driver Technology (PWM/Current Control), RGBA LED (2000K-10,000K), and White Light or Color Mixing in one Light.

We also enjoyed seeing the PURE EDGE LIGHTING Saber Suspension in person.

Virtual LEDucation 2021

KELVIX LIGHTING

  • PAVEX In-ground fixture: Linear, Square, and Round -walkable fixture; modifiable in 1inch increment.

  • miter corner is possible, for seamless curves and shapes. Concrete mounting is available but requires a lot of leg work.

  • ZOOM fixture: No diode, nor seam or gap., max run length is 16ft, magnet mounted,

  • LUCKY 13: Approx.13 degree grazer fixture, flush to channel with 3 mounting options with one channel: 45 degrees (right or left and straight). could be installed as close as 1inch from the wall - For the wall-wash effect, the white lens could be used to widen the beam to 60 degrees.

  • * NOTE: All the listed “Direct View” fixtures are 100% node-free.

  • Performance Series: 1.5 times of the diode pitch to the channel height give the node-free solution.

RADIANT LIGHTING

  • Exterior 3D LED Flex 200: Wide variety of large-scale exterior architectural lighting projects for wall grazing and wall wash lighting, linkable components with articulated arms to put the projectors together to make it in a linear line - Coming to the US in the 2Q.

  • Centura IP20: Modular, interior flexible linear LED pendant system to create complex shapes. Dimming options: 1 - 10V, DMX, and DALI with one dimming kit able to control up to 400 Mtrs of the system. Three-dimensional tilt and rotation.

  • ETL, UL, and UR approved from the UK to enter the US market.

  • Candle Collection: Pendant fixture with removable bottom lens accept other accessories; It also comes in an individual and triple version and as a chandelier. 5 meters of cable, spider canopy. Not wet listed, the head is adjustable.

Skybell Collection: catenary system: Skybell beam spread is 30 or 40 degrees, CCT:30K& 40K, remote power is an option.

Day-O-Lite

  • Cameo series: Lensed offer fixture available in 1’X1’ and 2’X2’. Dropped lens series: grid, flanged, trimless( to be confirmed)

  • Sky blade (architectural troffer): Edge-lit semi-transparent lens. Great for commercial, educational, and healthcare applications. SKBL may be recessed in grid and plaster ceilings, and may also be surface mounted.

  • Compass 24: Premier line of decorative ringed with 2 3/4″ aperture. Starting from 2ft up to 20ft standard diameter. The pendant mount version comes with Direct and Direct/Indirect distributions.

  • ARC: custom curve, 54 diameters.

  • New Update: Acoustic to profile product. 20 diff colors, fire-rated. 3 different depths, the custom height of up to 4ft is possible.

  • ATHENA: 1” wide edge lite recessed/surface mounted product could be engraved (one side) for logos and wayfinding. Available in lengths to 8′ and in variable depths; ATHL-MLB may be specified in static white, or RGB/W for intriguing color effects.

  • The whole series of perimeter products: 3 or 4 inches above the ceiling with adjustable housing (5,6 inches) with adjustable led tray. Every 4ft has 4 diodes that require 2ft clearance above the fixture to the ceiling.

DADO LIGHTING

  • dead side for vertical line - compound miter, a mix of drywall and millwork

  • Master DMX Driver: To do factory set or set in the field to match the desired color

  • NEW: fine line 58: flanged and flangeless. (mixed flanges are an option)

  • Crazy shapes. 5,6ft led cartridge with quick connect with 2 different lenses: standard lens and solid flexible lens (silicone) in 100ft roll. bend horizontally and vertically

  • NEW: TIKTOK: Allow the fixture to rotate around the T-bar (30% cheaper than a standard product) 45 degree

  • In Wood: 1.75, 3inch,... width and will work with Armstrong ceiling

  • NEW: Exterior version of hard-line

  • WARM DIM: their solution: possible for 2.5" and wider

  • Eldo light shape driver (Dali protocol) - DMX and 0-10V required for programming - They have a new driver from ERG (0-10V)

  • Now they sourced aboard that they could do it in 1.5". Nichia - slimmer should be deeper.



iLIGHT by LUMINII

We looked at the updated iLIGHT linear fixtures great for landscape, commercial, and hospitality projects.

PLEXINEON White & Color Luminaires:

Rigid and flexible neon fixture; 2-4 W/ft deliver 50-90lm/ft. Available in lengths ranging from a fraction of a foot to 8 feet, Plexineon White 1X and Plexineon White 2X are submersible (IP68).

The flexible model’s tightest bend is 2.5” in diameter.

HYPNOTICA (RGB) Color Changing Series:

Rigid RGB linear fixture, controllable in 6” increments, with an aluminum housing; available in straight lengths up to 8FT and 90 degree mitered corners.

Compatible with any DMX 512 controller or any RDM (Remote Device Management) controller.

HANDRAIL Lighting System:

high quality and well priced (comparing to competitors) handrail lighting fixture 211 to 253 lm/ft. Available for installation in standard and glass handrails; controllable with 0-10V dimmer.

Available in four beam angles: Clear lens: Asymmetric 60 degree, Symmetric 65 and 110 degree - Frosted Lens: 120 degree.



3G LIGHTING

We looked at the updated and new product families today.

MADISON Family:

Micro MADISON Slot: 3.8” wide continuous runs slot with adjustable and lockable Individual fixture heads; up to 1000lm output. The Slot System is available in 4.8” and 5.8” could accommodate camera, speaker, other equipment.

NEW: Madison Slot in recessed and pendant version available as standard.

NEW (Q2) in Downlight family: Wood trim for their 3.3” and 4.5” round & square beveled downlights

Cylinder family: 3.3” aperture model is the NEW addition to the current 4.5” aperture; available in 7” (up to 2200lm) & 11” (up to 4000lm) with NEW Madison Double Gimble. The 3.3" is available in round and square, beveled trim up to 3000lm and with integrated Micro Madison up to 1000lm; Available in tunable and warm-dim.

Another NEW update is the adjustable cylinder in 3.3”, 90-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation, up to 3000lm. Stem mounting will be an option in new future (in-progress)

ZOIE: NEW beam spreads of 10, 15, 35, and 60 degree optics as standard. up to 200lm/cell, Osrom LED Chip

  • Zoie recessed wall wash: 1.14” wide, 4”, 8”, and 12” lengths with NEW integrated louver for better glare control,

  • Zoie Continuous run pendant: NEW is 4’ in length, matching the output options to LINEA (250, 500, 750, and 1000lm); modifiable with a programable driver.

  • NEW (Q2): Surface mounted Zoie continuous run and could be specified in 1FT increment starting from 1FT instead of current 4FT starting length.

NEW: Now LINEA and ZOIE could be mixed in a single continuous run.

LINA Grazer series: NEW 35 degree adjustability.

Grazer products are available in tunable white and RGB.

Standard down to 1% dimming.




BETA CALCO LIGHTING

We looked at this brand for the first time and went over their most popular products.

Beta Calco offers up to 200 different finishes! For example, they have 3 to 4 different antique bronze finishes and a variety of acrylic and linen for shades

They are able to provide any CCT and dimming systems, LUTRON, integrated into control panels (great for hospitality projects).

LE LOUVER: Linear fixture with Direct and Direct/Indirect distributions & UGR >9; available in 4, 6, 8, and 12ft, either stand-alone or continuous runs; available with 5 different louver finishes. Starting from 200lm/ft up to 1200lm/ft.

RING: Circular fixture with 3” profile, Down and Up/Down distributions. Available from 2’ up to 18’ in diameter; available as surface and pendant mounted; acoustic panel up to 8' is available as an option. Starting from 4600lm in both Down and Up/Down distributions. RGB is also an option

RAZAR CUBE: Outdoor sconce with 1,2, and 4 sides distributions; this is part of the RAZAR series. Available with 2 beam angles, 3° narrow and 75° wide. the 3° is 2W with 41lm. The 75° model is 5W with 345lm.

Below are some other products that we looked at:

SMART LIGHTING

SMART LIGHTING

Doing their own LEDs

Very good heat management and therefore longer life

Everything made to order, made in California, production leed time is 3-4 times

Competitors: Ecosense, Lumenpulse.

ONLY use NICHIA LED chips. custom cct is possible (additional leed time). All the LEDs are from same binning.

Interior Fixture:

JB36: Magnetic connection for illumination, 6w,/ft, 240lm/ft, magnetic connection for connecting to achieve continues run. max 96W driver,

SB18: the same technology as JB36 but different shape + magnetic mounting

SB12&SB8: Indirect view, cove; 90 degree wire leed and connection. Available in 4 standard lengths. There are no accessories for this**

SB12RGBW

HBSeries: indoor/outdoor

HB30 indoor; side or bottom wire connection; Integral 0-10V driver; accessories available: louver; also available in RGBW

HB3014: Compact, low profile exterior. upto 458lm/ft. Available with flat st. or dome lens

Offered in RGBW available in DC and AC

3 separates chips to mix , addressable per foot or fixture.

Extrusion arm available for wall mounting

HB40 Series: go upto 35ft, fully illumination; additional beam spread options, additional lengths available

RGBW: programmable every fixture or every 9 inches. Available with different optical accessories and mounting brackets

HB40SP: very unique, adjustable optical board! rotate the LED board with the optics to adjust +-20 degree in optic. Wall, ceiling mounted and with extended arm

HB50B: illuminate upto 80ft wall (one fixture); 3 output package, integrated adjustable bracket,

DIFFERENT OPTICAL OPTIONS

Direct view fixtures:

HB18RGB: 24V, replacing neon

HB30PD RGB: Programmable every 4”, 120V

RB26 (LP/HP): Good solution for supermarkets fridge lighting. Standard CR and High CRI: 85 or 95

Handrail: Modular system with Osram LED; rectangular, or round form. Glass is supplied by others.

Round rail: )Post and wall mount, power supply is remote mounted; could accommodates battery backup for emergency lighting

Bartco

The Bartco stopped by our office today to present their updated products.

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The Horizon

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A linear illuminated coffer fixture from the reflected light series with 3-3/8" square housing and 2" visibel illuminated aperture, snap-in system, max 1000lm/ft light output. It is available in warm dim and tunable white.

The Nippo

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A semi-recessed surface mount fixture with integral driver (0-10V down to 1% dimming), 90 CRI.

Wedge BSS750

We have seen a new corner mount fixture with 2 illuminated surface, great for a staircase and perimeter lighting. The fixture has a 3"X3" housing, available in 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K.

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From their BSW family, the exterior products with IP68, They have started The finish is powder coated with a printed image or pattern. The texture is available as an option. They offer 7+ years warranty for outdoor use.

This following is an up/down fixture with RGB as an option for uplight:

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The corner mount fixture comes in up to max 8' section of lens as standard but can be ordered in 10' max a custom.

CORONET POP-UP SHOWROOM

Today, we visited the Coronet's Pop-up showroom in Chelsea.  

Dimension

  • The fixture can be expanded or inverted by 2” to 4" on the center within the same fixture run. (fixtures joints by molding)
  • Available in 8' and 12' lengths.
  • This fixture can also be bi-directional.

LS3 Extrusion

  • Tunable white 2700K to 5000K with intensity control. (New!)
  • They have a vertical light blocker and are working on a magnetic system to pull fixtures together.
  • They are considering improving the lens (male, female sliding to each other), overlapping, taping on the back (been proposed) since currently gaps can be seen between adjacent lenses.

Fuego

  • This fixture cannot be physically modified.
  • The CCT and stem length can be modified however.
  • It is standard 0-10v.

PIER LED UPDN

  • Available in Bi-directional, recessed, and surface mounting.
  • It has an integral driver
  • The LS3 is bi-directional, LS1 is single direction (direct).
  • A highlight of this fixture is that it is heavily modifiable, not so costly.

Wave

  • This fixture looks very similar to the Vibia fixture. However, this fixture does not pivot.
  • It is made of aluminum and has a drop acrylic lens.
  • It has an integral driver
  • Can be single or bi-directional.
  • The center spine could be longer but the fixture lens cannot.

Loopita

  • The vacuum formed plastic lens makes the ring seamless.
  • Available in matte, gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes.
  • The tape is right on top of the fixture.
  • It has a central axis canopy (flat canopy available as well).
  • It does have some uplight.
  • Up to 5’ diameter.

Magnetic Track System

 

  • A 3 circuit, 24V, magnetic rail, robust system with 0-10 dimming.
    • The largest load is 96 watt/circuit. They are looking to increase the sizing and higher temp standard for CA requirements.
  • The recessed track head is new! It started 10/2018.
  • 17° to 33° optics on this 450 LED track head
  • There is an increment restriction of 11” on baffle and 6” on the linear system.
  • Downward and upward lens.
  • Limited in finish options.
  • Can be in provided with a higher light output.
  • It is 30 to 40% less expensive than the competitive systems.
  • The recessed track system will be out in December 2018
  • There are three optics available in the track head and it has a 350 Lumen output. A higher output track head is coming. It is dimmable via 0-10v.
  • Flanged and Flangeless track is available.

Rush Sharp

  

  • Available in 30° and 50° optics. The 50° is a little shallower.
  • This is 30 deg. Bi-directional. It has separate circuits and requires a remote driver.
  • The continuous run require double mounting cables
  • The longest run with single mounting point line cable is 8ft.

50° optic shown above.

This is the brighter version of the part of the Loopita series.

 

  • Available in 18", 3’, 4’, and 5’ sizes.
  • Soft curved, seamless form, RGB color.
  • Cost effective.
  • Top lit, 20% uplight contribution.
  • Acoustic panel on top as an addition is coming soon!

The Wall grazer, part of the PG4 Series.

 

We liked the grazing!

  • What we also noticed was the optic is a little greenish. Perhaps because of the silicon lens!
  • As it can be seen in this photo, the light is located 4”-5” away from the wall which causes a nice 15° light distribution on the floor.

Square Series

  • The illuminated dropped lens can be popped up too for indirect lighting

CURVED LS SERIES:

  • 30° and 45° radius curve.
  • It comes as direct/indirect as well.
  • NOTE: They are using Osram, Samsung LED chips for round fixtures
  • Cree LED chips are used in linear systems and the track heads.
  • Their facility allows for the max cutting length of 12’ run.
  • For 2019, they are considering more sconces and wet location linear lights.