LED
Troffers
& Panel Lights

Light Panel FAQ

• What commercial applications gain value from LED flat panel lights and troffers?

  LED flat panel lights and troffers add value to commercial applications that require uniform illumination, including:

  • Offices: Provide modern, efficient lighting for workspaces, conference rooms and lobbies
  • Hospitals and medical buildings: Deliver bright, efficient lighting for patient rooms, corridors and common areas
  • Educational institutions: Illuminate classrooms and corridors with reduced glare to improve education
  • Retail stores: Offer enhanced visibility with improved color rendering for selling merchandise
  • Hospitality settings: Add field-adjustable ambient lighting to create welcoming environments
  • Government and municipal buildings: Use Buy American Act (BAA) compliant troffer lights to improve visibility and enhance security and wayfinding
  Are Alcon Lighting troffers compatible with Armstrong and other standard grid ceilings?

  Yes. Alcon Lighting designs troffers to be compatible with standard grid ceilings, including Armstrong’s. This assures easy integration and installation, making troffer lights convenient for various commercial applications.

  Can I retrofit LED troffers into existing construction to replace fluorescent troffers?

  Yes, LED troffers are designed for easy retrofitting into existing construction, making them an excellent choice to replace fluorescent troffers. The process is simplified by compatibility with standard ceiling grids, assuring a smooth transition to streamlined lighting solutions.

• Do these panel lights offer universal dimming compatibility?

  Yes. Most LED panel lights featured here offer universal dimming compatibility, allowing for integration with various dimming systems. Please refer to the specification sheet to find drivers available for each product.

  How do field-selectable color temperature and wattage controls work?

  Field-selectable color temperature and wattage controls allow the user to control and customize the lighting output with a simple switch.

  • Color temperature switch: Select a set color temperature from three to five available options. Please refer to the specification sheet for color temperature options available for each product
  • Wattage and lumen switch: This three-position switch offers field selection for wattage and lumens delivered by the fixture. Output varies based on size of fixture. Please refer to the specification sheet for details on each product.
  How do LED troffer lights compare to fluorescent troffers in terms of cost, maintenance and performance?

  • Cost: Despite the higher initial cost, the LED troffer light affords efficiency for long-term cost savings with lower operating costs compared to the fluorescent troffer
  • Maintenance: LED products require less maintenance. LED lights have longer lifespans and do not contain fragile components, such as fluorescent tubes
  • Performance: LED lights improve performance with better color rendering, instantaneous start without flickering, color temperature control and dimming capability