Pendant or Surface Direct
Pendant or Surface Semi-Direct
Aerial is a primarily direct
pendant family that
provides an excellent
balance of performance,
design and value.
Why use a pendant fixture
with mostly direct light?
Energy codes are more restrictive than ever
êAerial drives usable light to the workplane with a designed direct optical approach
êFixture efficiencies >85% ensure functional light levels
ASHRAE W/ft2 Standards
ASHRAE W/ft2 Standards
Offices
Schools
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1999
2001
2004
2007
2010
1999
2001
2004
2007
2010
Today's lower ceiling heights require a different approach
êUtilizing indirect light,
while desirable, is becoming
increasingly difficult
êAerial's Semi-Direct (2%/98%)
and wide distribution
options provide comfortable, 10 1/2'
even illumination
Standard Reflector
8 1/2'
Broad Distribution Reflector
Indirect or Indirect/Direct
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Direct or Semi-Direct
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Aerial pendants are a labor-friendly alternative to recessed products
êAerial has numerous features designed to ensure easy and accurate fixture installation
êBoth power connections and structure tie-offs are significantly reduced as compared to recessed installations
24'
24'
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
30'
30'
X = power connection
Aerial pendants are an
attractive, sustainable*
alternative to recessed options
*Aerial joins Litecontrol’s C2C
offering by providing designers
with certified products that support
sustainable design goals.
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Key Features
êDirect & semi-direct fluorescent luminaires
êDirect-specific optical design for >85% efficiency
êSignature illuminated end cap provides alluring glow
êCoherent angular design aesthetic
DIRECT
P-D-6300
êDirect-specific optical design provides
best available fixture efficiency
Open, sculpted end cap design provides
a soft glow at end of fixture run
ê Joiner cover utilized between fixtures for
continuous row installation
ê Hides socket shadows & lens
abutment while providing consistent
design language
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Beveled cover hides lamp socket while
complementing Aerial’s angular design
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SEMI /DIRECT
SURFACE MOUNT
S-D-6300, S-S/D-6300
P-S/D-6300
ê Floats Aerial off the ceiling
ê Optional junction box cover available
ê When combined with the semi/direct option
êSemi/direct design provides about 2%
uplight for subtle ceiling illumination
êBest when mounted close to ceiling
the fixture is gently back-lit
Direct
3" (76)
Centralized ballast chamber provides
discreet appearance while
accommodating standard ballasts
1 5/8"
(41)
8 1/2"
(216 mm)
Semi/Direct
3" (76)
1 5/8"
(41)
8 1/2"
(216 mm)
Soft glow lens (SGL) option provides
uniform distribution with no lamp imaging
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REFLECTOR AND SHIELDING OPTIONS
Reflector options
êStandard 97% reflective white optic maximizes
efficiency with some reflector brightness
êBroad-Distribution Reflector (BDR) option provides a wider,
flatter distribution and reduced reflector brightness
Standard
High-Reflectance
White Reflector
Broad-Distribution
Reflector (BDR)
Shown with
standard reflector
and Soft Glow Lens
PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE
P-D-6300 – Soft Glow Lens (SGL)
with standard reflector
P-D-6300 – Soft Glow Lens (SGL)
with standard reflector
2000
2000
1 lamp T8: 87% Efficient
1 lamp T5: 89% Efficient
P-D-6300 – Soft Glow Lens (SGL)
with standard reflector
2000
2 lamp T5: 85% Efficient
Soft Glow Lens with standard reflector balances superior efficiency with excellent visual comfort
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Lens options
êSoft Glow Lens (SGL) balances excellent light transmission
with no lamp imaging
êSoft Glow Baffle (SGB) option adds lensed sides to a blade
baffle which combines excellent glare control and efficiency
with comfortable horizontal illumination
Soft Glow Lens (SGL)
Soft Glow Baffle (SGB)
P-D-6300 – Soft Glow Lens (SGL) with
Broad-Distribution Reflector (BDR)
2000
P-D-6300 – Soft Glow Baffle (SGB)
with standard reflector
P-S/D-6300 – Soft Glow Lens (SGL)
with standard reflector
2000
2000
2 lamp T5: 82% Efficient*
1 lamp T5HO: 92% Efficient
Broad-Distribution Reflector provides
wider distribution for improved fixture spacing
Soft Glow Baffle (SGB) provides
maximum efficiency
1 lamp T5HO: 89% Efficient
Semi-direct pendant provides
1.5% indirect for soft uplight glow
* simulation
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Plenum-Constrained, Very Low Ceilings
28'
8'
50'
40'
High, Open Ceilings
8'
24'
12'
16'
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Open office
8.5' ceiling height, fixtures 8' AFF, 3-28' rows spaced 16' OC
Distribution Lamping
1.
2.
Light Level
MAX:MIN
(Average footcandle) Footcandle Ratio
Power Density
(W/ft2)
Direct
2-T5
Standard
55-60
2.2
0.7
Direct
2-T5
BDR
50-55
1.7
0.7
Direct
1-T8
Standard
25-30
2.3
0.3
Direct
1-T5
Standard
25-30
2.2
0.3
Distribution Lamping
3.
Optics
Optics
Light Level
(Average footcandle)
Light Level on
Ceiling (fc)
Power Density
(W/ft2)
Direct
1-T5HO
Standard
50-55
0-5
0.6
Semi-Direct
1-T5HO
Standard
45-50
10-15
0.6
1. For low-ceiling applications, Aerial provides
good task light levels even with wide row
spacing. The broad distribution reflector (BDR)
option increases uniformity by reducing the
footcandle ratios. In this example, the max:min
ratio is reduced to 1.7 with the BDR option.
2. In task-ambient uses, Aerial provides
sufficient ambient lighting with power densities
well under ½ Watt per square foot.
3. To increase visual comfort by reducing
contrast between the fixture and the ceiling,
the semi-direct option adds some light to the
ceiling immediately above the fixture.
Note : Calculations include partitions, LLF of 0.89 for T5 and 0.79 for T8, Ratio is on workplane at center of fixture layout
High ceiling conference area
15' ceiling height, fixtures 10' AFF, 2-12' rows spaced 8' OC
Distribution
Lamping
Optics
Light Level
(Average footcandle)
Power Density
(W/ft2)
Direct
1-T5HO
Standard
50-55
1.0
Direct
1-T8
Standard
25-30
0.5
Direct
1-T5
Standard
25-30
0.5
Note: Calculations include LLF of 0.89 for T5 and 0.79 for T8
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In renovated spaces with high ceilings, Aerial’s
direct distribution and high fixture efficiency
enable low-energy lighting for conference and
teamwork areas.
Depending on the lighting needs in the space,
the designer can select the proper lamp-ballast
combination to satisfy target light levels at
very low power densities, less than ½ Watt per
square foot in some cases.
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EASY INSTALLATION
Aerial has numerous features designed for
reliable, contractor-friendly installation.
Hanging
êIntegrated “captive-nut” eases cable
installation and “floats” side-to-side for easy,
accurate fixture leveling
Wiring
êRemovable ballast cover provides direct,
tool-less access to Aerial’s wiring
compartment without removing reflectors
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Thumb screw access
2
Removable cover
3
Quick-connect wiring
4
Feed connection
Lamping
êTool-free relamping from below fixture
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INCREASING VISUAL COMFORT BY LIGHTING THE SPATIAL ENVELOPE
Unlike spaces designed with indirect or perimeter lighting systems, the vertical surfaces
in direct lighting applications may appear dark without supplemental perimeter lighting.
The combination of direct lighting and some perimeter lighting can provide a visually
interesting, comfortable environment. A few examples are shown below.
Office example:
Conference room example:
Use Wall/Slot 6000 to
provide grazing light
onto an architectural
textured surface
Use Wall/Slot 2100
to enhance
spaciousness and
provide visual relief
Classroom example:
Use Mod 44 Recessed
Wall Wash to provide
vertical surface lighting
onto a whiteboard
Flexibility in Mounting, Optics and Control Solutions
Mounting
Distribution
Series
Lamping
Pendant (P)
63
Surface (S)
Reflector Option
Shielding Options
Broad-Distribution Reflector (BDR)
Soft Glow Lens (SGL)
Soft Glow Baffle (SGB)
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Pendant
P-D-6300 P-S/D-6300 Surface
S-D-6300
S-S/D-6300
Controls Options
Daylight Harvesting Solution
CS/dlh system provides a daylight sensor and control
wiring integrated into the lumiaire. A wireless remote
makes for easy commissioning and adjustment.
Digital Addressable Solution
Combine the performance of Aerial with the
flexibility of Lutron EcoSystem™ digital addressable
ballasts and controls using Litecontrol’s CS/e control solution.
Fixtures are fully compatibility with EcoSystem ballasts and
control components.
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