As part of its Axent brand of architectural lighting solutions, Cooper Lighting has developed a new LED-based downlight that provides the first truly viable LED alternative to traditional compact fluorescent downlights.

The Axent RXD downlight can deliver energy savings of 35% when specified in place of the 2 x 26W compact fluorescent downlights currently in widespread use. Moreover, the RXD achieves these savings without compromising on light levels or quality of light.

At the heart of the RXD is an innovative multi-chip LED light source. Unlike conventional high-output LEDs, this technology incorporates multiple LEDs in a single package, giving increased light output in a smaller space and a wider spread of light.

Using proven heat-pipe cooling technology to transfer heat away from the back of the LED source, coupled with a
high-quality driver to minimise fluctuations in current levels, the RXD achieves a maintenance-free life of
50,000 hours.

Based on 10 hours’ use per day, the RXD will last maintenance-free for 13.7 years, whereas a 2 x 26W CFL downlight will typically require five lamp changes over the same period.

Providing a choice of warm white or cool white illumination, the RXD is available in round or square versions and can be specified as trimless or with a choice of white, silver or chrome bezels.

For more details, visit www.artandsciencecombined.com.