Description of 6-Inch LED Retrofit Modules for Recessed Lights, 650 Lumens, 10.5W
This award-winning six-inch LED downlight module for recessed lights can be used in new construction or retrofit projects and installs easily in most standard 6-inch recessed IC or non-IC housings. It's a bright, energy-efficient lighting alternative to conventional recessed lighting for both business and home lighting.
- Awards: This product has won a prestigious Silver International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) in the EcoDesign category. IDEA is one of the most prominent design competitions in the world, celebrating cutting-edge products and product concepts. Selected from 1,517 entries, the juried awards are co-sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America and BusinessWeek.
Lighting for Tomorrow, an independent lighting fixture competition, named this 6in LED Downlight Module for Recessed Lights the Grand Prize Winner for the 2007 Fixture Design Competition in the Solid State Lighting Category. Lighting fixtures were evaluated on the basis of attractiveness, value, innovation, and functionality.
MODULE
- 4 Models: LR6 (2700K, E26); LR6C (3500K, E26); LR6-GU24 (2700K, GU24); LR6C-GU24 (3500K, GU24)
- Housing: durable die-cast aluminum upper housing, lower housing, and upper cover
- Overall Height: 6in, includes base
- Overall Diameter: 7-3/8in, includes white trim
- Trim Finishes: this LED retrofit module comes with a white reflector & flange. Three optional reflector & trim accessories include a diffuse anodized aluminum reflector & white flange (LT6A), a black diffuse reflector & white flange (LT6AB), and a wheat diffuse reflector & white flange (LT6AW). Please order optional trims on the Accessories tab.
- Specifications: click Specifications (PDF) to see a complete 2-page description of measurements, specifications, features, photometry, installation, illumination comparisons, etc.
LIGHT SOURCE
- CREE LEDs: this proprietary LED technology from CREE delivers high quality white light
- Light Output: 650 lumens (comparable to a 65W BR30 incandescent light bulb, a 50W PAR30 halogen light bulb, or a 100W A-line incandescent light bulb)
- 2 Color Temperatures: 2700K (warm white, similar to incandescent), 3500K (neutral white)
- Excellent Color Rendering: 90 CRI
- LED Life: designed for 50,000 hours lifetime - when light output drops below 70% of initial output
- Active Color Management System: maintains color consistency
- Optical System: utilizes a unique combination of reflective and refractive optical components to achieve a uniform, comfortable appearance. Pixelation and direct view of uncomfortable LEDs is eliminated.
- White Lower Reflector: balances brightness of refractor with the ceiling to create comfortable high-angle appearance. Works with refractor to deliver an optimized distribution that illuminates walls and vertical surfaces increasing the sense of spaciousness.
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
- 2 Bases: E26 medium screw base, GU24 base [Caution: The LED retrofit module with the GU24 base is intended for use with the Cree H6 housing or with 6in housings from select manufacturers using the supplied GU24 whip adapter.]
- Integrated Thermal Management System: conducts heat away from the LEDs and transfers it to the surrounding environment.
- Electrical System: integral, high efficiency driver and power supply
- Electrical Specifications: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 10.5 watts
- Dimmable: to 20% with some incandescent dimmers. For a complete description of the dimmers that are specifically designed to control line voltage housings please see Dimmers for Line Voltage Lighting Systems.
INSTALLATION
- Quick Install System: please refer to these Installation Instructions (PDF). The 6-Inch LED Downlight Module is designed to easily install in most standard 6-inch recessed IC or non-IC housings, supported by a rotating clip retention system.
- Housing Compatibility: to quickly determine if your recessing lighting housing can accommodate this 6in LED Downlight Module please see the Specifications & Measurements tab for a Housing Diagram. To learn about which recessed lighting housings (by make and model numbers) are compatible with this LED Downlight Module please click Can Compatibility (PDF).
TECHNOLOGY
- Technological Innovations: The LR6 is an amazing combination of technical innovations, including breakthroughs in optical design, electronics design, mechanical design, and thermal management. The core of the innovation is a new way to generate white light with LEDs.
- A Better Way to Generate White Light: The technology is elegantly simple, yet incredibly effective. It delivers high efficacy light with beautiful, warm color characteristics by mixing the light from yellow and red LEDs. This approach enables active color management that maintains tight color consistency over the life of the product.
- Effective Thermal Management: Ensuring the long life of an LED product depends on effectively controlling the operating temperature of the LEDs. The LR6 was designed to utilize all components to effectively transfer heat and keep the maximum LED temperature at or below acceptable levels— even its worst-case environment.
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Specifications for 6-Inch LED Retrofit Modules for Recessed Lights, 650 Lumens, 10.5W
| Model # |
LR6 |
LR6C |
LR6-GU24 |
LR6C-GU24 |
| Diameter |
6 inches |
| Lumens |
650 lumens |
| Wattage |
10.5 watts |
| Input Voltage |
120 volts |
| Base |
E26 |
GU24 |
| Color Temperature |
2700K |
3500K |
2700K |
3500K |
| CRI |
90 |
| Dimmable |
To 20% |
| Location Rating |
Damp location |
| Rated Life |
50,000 hrs |
| Warranty |
5 yrs |
DOE Lighting Facts Label
Module Dimensions
Drawing showing a 6in LED Downlight Module being installed in an existing recessed housing.
This diagram shows if your recessed lighting housing can accommodate the 6-Inch LED Downlight Module.
Select the quantity of your Accessories below, then click the Add to Cart button at the bottom of the Accessories tab.
FAQs About the 6-Inch LED Retrofit Modules for Recessed Lights, 650 Lumens, 10.5W
- Q) Why should I buy the LR6 instead of an incandescent recessed downlight?
- A) The LR6 is a much more efficient, comfortable, and "green" solution. It uses 85% less energy than a conventional incandescent, generates no infrared heat and lasts more than 20 times longer than an incandescent light bulb. The LR6 provides efficiency without compromise.
- Q) Why should I buy the LR6 instead of a CFL (compact fluorescent lamp)?
- A) The LR6 lasts 5 times longer than a CFL. It contains no toxic mercury and provides substantially improved color rendering over a fluorescent light bulb. It is more efficient than a CFL, but looks and performs like an incandescent light bulb.
- Q) What is the difference between the LR6 and the LR6C?
- A) The LR6 delivers light at a color temperature of 2700K. This means that it has a “warm” appearance similar to most incandescent light bulbs. The 3500K (LR6C) has a “cooler” appearance and seems to be the preference for commercial environments because its color temperature is closer to a fluorescent light bulb.
- Q) How does the LR6 output compare to an incandescent?
- A) The LR6 has a comparable delivered lumen output to a 65-watt BR30, 50-watt PAR30, or a 100-watt
A-line incandescent light bulb when installed in typical 6in recessed downlights.
- Q) How does the LR6 output compare to fluorescent?
- A) The LR6 has a comparable delivered lumen output to an 18-watt or 26-watt compact fluorescent lamp depending on the type of recessed downlight utilized.
- Q) What is the CRI (color rendering index) of the LR6?
- A) The LR6 has a CRI of 90, which is considered excellent.
- Q) What is the efficiency of the LR6?
- A) The optical system is designed to deliver light with minimal optical losses. However, efficiency is somewhat difficult to measure since there are no lamps, per se, and the LEDs are permanently integrated within the optical system. A better measure of the LR6's performance is efficacy.
- Q) What is the efficacy of the LR6?
- A) Both the LR6 (2700K) and the LR6C (3500K) have a nominal delivered light output of 650 lumens and input of 10.5 watts for a delivered efficacy of 62 lumens per watt.
- Q) Does the LR6 meet California's Title 24 standard for efficacy?
- A) Yes, it exceeds California's Title 24 for high efficacy luminaires. Please note, for new construction in California, please utilize the GU24 base instead of the screw-in Edison base.
- Q) What are the differences between the LR6 and the LR6-GU24?
- A) The LR6-GU24 has been designed specifically for new construction in California and other areas where high efficacy line voltage sockets are required. Some jurisdictions prefer the GU24 socket because it prevents users from replacing the LR6 with low efficacy incandescent light bulbs.
- Q) How do I know if I can use the LR6 in my home or office?
- A) The LR6 is a recessed downlight module for new construction and retrofit that installs easily in most standard six inch recessed IC or non-IC housings. Please refer to our Can Compatibility document (PDF) for an up-to-date compatibility matrix.
- Q) Is the LR6 difficult to install?
- A) No, the LR6 installs into any existing can simply and easily. Please refer to our Installation Instructions for detailed documentation.
- Q) What is your beam angle?
- A) The LR6 was designed to deliver an optimal distribution of light that balances the amount of light delivered to the horizontal surfaces and vertical surfaces. The distribution is more sophisticated than what may be defined by a simple beam angle. It is a general illuminator that delivers an optimal amount of light when utilized with typical recessed downlight spacing.
- Q) Is an IC or non-IC housing/can recommended for use with the LR6?
- A) The LR6 works with both the IC and non-IC housings. The LR6 produces substantially less heat than the lamps utilized in standard recessed housings. (IC = insulation contact; that is, an IC recessed housing can come in contact with ceiling insulation)
- Q) What is the minimum operating temperature for the LR6?
- A) Currently, we state the minimum operating temperature for the LR6 as zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Q) What is the maximum operating temperature for the LR6?
- A) We have tested the LR6 within both IC and non-IC housings/cans in very demanding environments simulating a hot attic environment (up to 60 degrees Celsius, 140 degrees Fahrenheit). Because of our integrated thermal management features, even under these extremes, the maximum junction temperature of the LR6 LEDs is less than the manufacturer specified maximums.
- Q) Does the LR6 have a damp or wet rating?
- A) The LR6 is rated for damp locations.
- Q) Does the LR6 contain any lead?
- A) CREE products are lead-free and RoHS compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).
- Q) What type of aluminum is the LR6 housing made from?
- A) The LR6 is constructed from 100% recycled aluminum.
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"Pegasus not only has one of the better web-sites, they have a customer service department to match! We just remodeled our kitchen and added the LED retrofit down lighting (3500K). We put in new 6” cans but still used these bulbs. This lighting makes all the difference. Not only was I able to save on electricity, I reduced the amount of heat generated by my old bulbs-what a difference! Glad I found a company like Pegasus. Dian from Florida!" – Dian F.
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