Cooper Lighting Metalux Accord User Manual
Accord Series
T5/T8 Enhanced Lighting System
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1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visual Perception
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Comparison
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Savings
9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Latest Additions
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ordering
The standard for recessed lighting – Cooper Lighting’s accord
TM
is the energy efficient T5 or T8 solution to
better lighting. The accord
TM
redefines lighting by improving on aesthetics, comfort and energy savings.
The accordTMenhances lighting in both the vertical and horizontal zones, eliminating surface shadows
commonly found in traditional lighting sources. The accord
TM
produces a "softer" vertical light making it
the ideal lighting solution for schools, hospitals, retail and offices.
Introduction
Improve your lighting
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Improve visual perception
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The accord
TM
evenly distributes light, making the space more pleasing to the eye.
•
Dark spots (cave effect) associated with parabolics are eliminated.
Attractive design
•
Smooth, curved surfaces are attractive but subtle.
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Soft white frosted acrylic lens fills the space with even illumination.
•
High reflectance matte white finish blends into the ceiling for a discreet
but efficient fixture.
Enhanced space
•
By evenly distributing the light through the space and eliminating the “dark spots”,
accord
TM
will make a room feel soft, comfortable and inviting.
Save money
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The accord
TM
is an extremely efficient luminaire that reduces energy consumption
by up to 40% (when compared to a standard 18 cell, 3 lamp, T8 parabolic),
while providing the right amount of “softer” light.
Parabolics are designed to direct light into the cut-off zone,
while restricting light into the shielded or glare zone. In other
words, parabolics deliver light to the work plane and suppress
high-angle brightness.
Due to the high-angle cutoffs as shown in
Figure 1., parabolics
can create areas where light is concentrated and areas where
there is no light. These areas of minimum light are referred to
as “dark spots”.
lighting before accord
To eliminate the “dark spots” and sharp cutoffs created by
parabolics, Cooper Lighting designed accord
TM
. The accord
TM
provides a feeling of spaciousness and does not substantially
increase glare, as shown in Figure 2.
The accordTMprovides the following advantages:
• Improved visual perception
• Enhanced space
• Attractive contemporary design
• Significant energy savings
lighting with accord
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Visual Perception
Figure 1. Parabolic Light Distribution
Figure 2. accordTMLight Distribution
Attractive contemporary design
• Smooth, curved surfaces are attractive but subtle.
• Soft white frosted acrylic lens fills the space with
even illumination.
• Matte white finish blends into the ceiling for a
discreet look.
Significant energy savings
The accordTMnot only improves lighting, but benefits the
environment as well, by providing up to 40% energy
savings compared to a standard 18 cell, 3 lamp parabolic.
The accord
TM
also assists in meeting energy regulations
such as California’s Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1.
Improved visual perception
By reducing the “dark spots” and evenly distributing
light, accordTMmakes it softer on the eyes.
Enhanced space
By evenly distributing the light through the space and
eliminating the “dark spots”, accordTMwill make a room
feel soft, comfortable and inviting.
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85˚
SHIELDED
CUT-OFF
ZONE
75˚
65˚
55˚
ZONE
MINIMIZED SHIELDED ZONE
85˚
75˚
ENHANCED
CUT-OFF
ZONE
65˚
55˚
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