28 January 2014

Cree’s launches 90CRI ZR Series LED troffer for under $100

LED chip, lamp and lighting maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA has launched the ZR Series LED troffer, which - featuring Cree TrueWhite Technology - has a color rendering index (CRI) of >90 in an ultra-slim package at an initial price of $99.

The ZR Series LED troffer halves energy consumption claims Cree and, with standard 0-10V dimming, can accelerate its already rapid two-year payback (calculated against a fluorescent three-lamp fixture - with lamp and ballast equal to 88 system watts - and based on typical commercial usage of 12 hours per day and $0.11 per kWh electric costs).

“It takes more than incremental improvements in performance to achieve widespread adoption of LED lighting,” says Norbert Hiller, Cree executive VP, lighting. “Cree innovation starts with a clean slate, designing a new troffer with an attractive appearance that provides superior light quality, high efficiency and also enables fast installation,” he adds.

The ZR Series LED troffer’s thin 3.9” height and lightweight design enables faster installation without costly ceiling alterations, says Cree. Offering a quick and easy one-for-one replacement of inefficient fluorescent troffers in education, healthcare and commercial building applications, the LED troffer simplifies installation and significantly reduces labor costs during its 75,000-hour lifetime in all 1’x4’, 2’x4’ and 2’x2’ configurations, says Cree.

The ZR Series LED troffer is sold through Cree lighting sales channels throughout the USA and Canada.

Tags: Cree LED

Visit: www.cree.com/lighting/ZRSeries