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Dasal Architectural Lighting
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Dasal’s new 4-inch DLR remodel housings bring quality-engineered
LED efficiency to upgrade existing halogen downlighting.
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada – April 15, 2013 – Dasal Architectural Lighting , an innovator in specification-grade accent and downlighting for residential and commercial applications, today announced the release of its new DLR-R round and DLR-Q square LED remodel housings for residential, hospitality, retail and light commercial retrofit applications.
These new 4-inch (nominal) housings offer designers, contractors and other remodeling professionals the option to upgrade existing small-aperture halogen installations to energy-efficient
LED. Compared to halogen MR16s, Dasal Architectural Lighting’s LED downlights can reduce power consumption by 60 to 70 percent while delivering excellent lighting quality.
The DLR’s unique design allows installation and maintenance of the 120V light engine, complete with power supply and high-efficiency heat sink, through a ceiling aperture as small as 4-1/2 inches in diameter for the DLR-R and 3-7/8 inches square for the DLR-Q. Rated for non-IC ceilings, only 1/2 inch of clearance is required within the plenum. Therefore, DLR assemblies can accommodate very shallow plenums, as low as 3-1/2 inches depending on the trim assembly chosen.
Within the housing, the light engine comprises a dimmable electronic driver hardwired to one of
Dasal Architectural Lighting’s versatile LED downlight trims. Each housing’s dedicated power supply accepts either an electronic low-voltage dimmer (ELV) or 0-10V incandescent dimmer, and dims smoothly down to 1%.
All Dasal LED light engines offer thermal feedback protection to keep the LED lighting module running at optimal temperatures or below. A self-regulating temperature probe mounted directly above the LED communicates with the driver, subtly dimming the module down in case of abnormally high operating temperatures.

LED downlights from Dasal Architectural Lighting, featuring state-of-the-art Xicato LED modules, are the first genuine LED equivalent for demanding halogen applications. Dasal downlight trims come in
80 CRI standard, or high-color-rendering 95 CRI optional. With hundreds of options and the ability to accommodate lenses and color filters, Dasal brings the long life and efficiency of LED to the simplicity and versatility of the halogen form factors. In addition, downlighting with LED lends the flexibility of three color temperatures – 2700K, 3000K and 4000K – to enrich the colors and ambiance of any décor.
The Dasal LED downlight trims that are compatible with the new DLR remodel housings currently offer lumen packages equivalent to 35W and 50W halogen MR16s, and beam patterns from 20 to
60 degrees. Dasal Architectural Lighting’s LED downlights are integrally designed with the latest generation of Xicato LED illumination technology, providing superior aesthetics, economics and durability. The LED modules are backed by the Xicato Five-Year Color Consistency and Lumen
Maintenance Warranty, the industry-first warranty that guarantees visually consistent light for 5 years. Xicato’s remote phosphor technology delivers excellent color uniformity, both fixture to fixture and within the beam.
Dasal celebrates its fifth year as a Xicato Xtra partner and will premiere the DLR-R round and DLR-Q square remodel housings, along with a variety of trim options, at the Xicato booth (Booth #3311) at
LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL April 23–25, 2013.
Dasal Architectural Lighting has been creating new markets and supplying superior lighting products for more than 20 years. Dasal manufactures specification-grade, European-style accent and downlighting for residential and commercial applications. The exceptional line of LED downlights builds on a highly regarded market position in low-voltage halogen and metal halide. While Dasal’s management and staff are very proud of their reputation for innovation and product performance, it is customer satisfaction that defines success.
Dasal Architectural Lighting is a privately owned company, headquartered near Vancouver in British
Columbia, Canada. For product photos, spec sheets or more information, please visit www.dasalindustries.com
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