By Nicholas Conrad

Nicor - Which LED Downlight is Right for You?

Nicor provides the highest quality residential downlights on market. However, it can be overwhelming to shop for the right one. Which model is right for you?

 

DCR - 4"

Nicor DCR

The DCR recessed downlight with plastic housing and trim is ideal for both new and retrofit construction. Redesigned to increase energy efficiency, the enhanced 90+ color rendering provides superior color quality, along with an R9 greater than 50. The light quality is improved, and the design improvement meets industry standards, including Title 24 and CEC.

Construction

  • Polymer Trims Prevent Dents and Scratches.
  • Low profile, integrated driver allow for use in shallow housings.

Optical System

  • Polystyrene Diffuser Creates Uniform Light Distribution That Reduces Glare Without Sacrificing Lumen Output.

Electrical

  • Utilizes high performing LEDs with greater than 90 CRI and an R9 greater than 50.
  • Dimmable to 10% with most standard TRIAC dimmers.
  • Operating temperature rating of 0°F to 102°F (-18°C to 40°C).
  • Input voltage of 120V.
  • Lifetime rated for greater than 54,000 hours.
  • LM-79, LM-80 testing performed in accordance with IESNA standards.
  • Meets FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B standards for conducted and radiated emissions.

Finish

  • Matte White Finish
  • Available in Smooth and Baffle
  • Available accessory trim covers in Black, Aged Copper, and Nickel.

Installation

  • Compattible with most 5" and 6" recessed housings.
  • Quick and easy installation with an IdealTM connected screw-in Edison base (GU24 socket string available) and friction clip mounting system.

Warranty

  • 5-year limited system warranty standard
  • Warranty does not cover product failure due to an overvoltage event (power surge)

DLE - 4" & 6"

Nicor DLE

The DLE Edge Lit LED Downlight Series offers an attractive visual aesthetic with a low profile in both round and square apertures. The edge-lit technology uses a reflective light guide panel that disperses light through a diffused lens, making it a practical and economical solution with high performance. The ultra-thin fixture depth and off-board driver allow for more flexible installation and increased lifetime with improved thermal management. The DLE fixture uses a plenum-rated cable connector to link the downlight module to the remote driver box and then pops into place with its adjustable, spring-loaded retention tabs for a secure fit, eliminating the need for a J-box or recessed housing. Adding light in tight spaces such as hallways, bathrooms, basements, entryways, porches, stairways, work areas, utility closets and corridors just got easier.

Construction

  • Cast aluminum housing routes heat away from electrical components
  • Edge-Lit technology allows for extremely thin fixture depth
  • Adjustable, spring loaded retention tabs ensure secure fixture retention
  • Certified for direct contact with insulation
  • Includes gasket to meet AirTight requirements
  • Square fixture has round back for easier cut in with standard hole cutters.

Optical System

  • Precision engineered optical stack creates uniform light distribution that maximizes lumen output
  • CCT offered at 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K
  • Utilizes high performing LEDs with a greater than 90 CRI and an R9 greater than 50

Electrical

  • Off-board driver minimizes installation height and maximizes fixture life through improved heat management
  • Dimmable to less than 5% with compatible TRIAC dimmers
  • Operating temperature of 0° to 120°F (-18°C to 49°C)
  • Input voltage of 120VAC
  • TM-21 Reported L70(9K) hours >54,000

Finish

  • White powder coat finish standard
  • Color trims available in Black, Nickel and Aged Copper
  • Available in round or square configurations

Mounting and Installation

  • Spring loaded retention arms allow for easy installation with no need for a recessed housing
  • Off-board driver/junction box includes two 1/2” KOs and three-port poke-in connectors
  • Included paper cutting template
  • Metal rough in template available
  • Extension power cables (2’, 10’, 20’) available
  • Suitable for damp locations

Warranty

  • 5-year limited system warranty standard.
  • Warranty does not cover product failure due to an overvoltage event (power surge).
  • For installations where power surge may be possible, NICOR recommends installing additional surge protection at the electrical distribution panel.

DLR 4" and 5"

Nicor DLR

The DLR4 from NICOR is a 4” recessed LED downlight that is ideal for both retrofit and new construction alike. Redesigned to boost energy efficiency, the LED light engine draws only 10 watts while improving light output to over 600 lumens. The enriched 90+ CRI provides superior color quality, along with an R9 greater than 60. Not only is the light quality better, but this design improvement meets new industry standards like Title 24.

Construction

  • Spun aluminum trim routes heat away from electrical components
  • Low profile, integrated driver, allows for use in shallow housings

Optical System

  • Polystyrene diffuser and reflector cone create a uniform light distribution that reduces glare without sacrificing lumen output

Electrical

  • Utilizes high performing LEDs with greater than 90 CRI and R9 greater than 60 (not available on 5000K)
  • Dimmable to 5% with most standard triac dimmers
  • Operating temperature rating of 0°F to 120°F (-18°C to 49°C)
  • Input voltage of 120V • Lifetime rated for greater than 53,000 hours
  • LM-79, LM-80 testing performed in accordance with IESNA standards
  • Meets FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B standards for conducted and radiated emissions.

Finish

  • Exterior white powder coat finish, with interior high reflective finish

Installation

  • Compatible with most 4” recessed housings
  • Quick and easy installation with a screw-in Edison base (GU24 socket string available) and friction clip system

Warranty

  • 5-year limited system warranty standard

DLQ 4"

Nicor DLQ

Everything you love about the DLR4 is now available with the aesthetics of a square trim. Designed to boost energy efficiency, the LED light engine draws only 10.5 watts while achieving a light output to over 690 lumens. The enriched 90+ CRI light output provides superior color quality. Not only is the light quality better, but this design improvement meets new industry standards like Title 24.

Construction

  • Die cast aluminum trim routes heat away from electrical components
  • Low profile, integrated driver

Optical System

Polystyrene diffuser and reflector cone create a uniform light distribution that reduces glare without sacrificing lumen output.

Electrical

  • Utilizes high performing LEDs with greater than 90 CRI and an R9 greater than 50
  • Dimmable to 10% with most standard dimmers
  • Thermally protected, high efficiency driver standard
  • Operating temperature rating of 0°F to 120°F (-18°C – 49°C)
  • Input voltage of 120V
  • L70 rated for greater than 36,000 hours
  • LM-79, LM-80 testing performed in accordance with IESNA standards.

Finish

  • Exterior white, oil-rubbed bronze, black, and nickel powder coat finish, with interior high reflective finish

Installation

  • Compatible with most 4” recessed housings
  • Quick and easy installation with a screw-in Edison base (GU24 socket string available) and friction clip mounting system

Warranty

  • 5-year limited system warranty standard

DQR 6"

Nicor DQR

Part of the D-Series, the DQR6 takes everything you love about NICOR’s recessed downlighting family with the added design aesthetic of a square trim. Compatible with most 6” recessed housings, this luminaire delivers incredible color accuracy with 90+ CRI and flexible dimming capabilities. Designed to boost energy efficiency, the LED light engine draws only 14.5 watts while achieving a light output to over 1200 lumens. The DQR6 is an ideal commercial, retail, institutional or residential downlight choice for retrofit or new construction. From LED color rendering and trim finishes to fixture performance, the design style blends nicely with other fixtures in this design series.

Construction

  • Die cast aluminum trim routes heat away from electrical components
  • Low profile, integrated driver, allows for use in shallow housings

Optical System

  • Polystyrene diffuser and reflector cone create a uniform light distribution that reduces glare without sacrificing lumen output

Electrical

  • Utilizes high performing LEDs with greater than 90 CRI and an R9 greater than 50
  • Dimmable to 10% with most standard triac dimmers
  • Thermally protected, high efficiency driver standard
  • Operating temperature rating of 0°F to 120°F (-18°C – 49°C)
  • Input voltage of 120V
  • L70 rated for greater than 50,000 hours
  • LM-79, LM-80 testing performed in accordance with IESNA standards

Finish

  • Exterior white powder coat finish, with interior high reflective finish
  • Also available in Black, Oil-Rubbed Bronze and Nickel

Installation

  • Compatible with most 6” recessed housings
  • Quick and easy installation with a screw-in Edison base (GU24 socket string available) and torsion spring mounting system

Warranty

  • 5-year limited system warranty standard