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Suspenders Precise 2017
Suspenders Precise 2017


Designers: Robert Sonneman, SONNEMAN—A Way of Light, Larchmont, New York, USA
Manufacturer: SONNEMAN—A Way of Light, Larchmont, New York, USA


Product Description:

Suspenders Precise is a modular LED system of components that adds lighting functionality and performance to the decorative Suspenders system. Suspended from Hangers or fixed flush to a Power Bar, Suspenders Precise components provide up, down, and amiable directional light sources in spot and flood options, as well as direct and reflected ambient light sources. Built on a precisely-engineered modular system, the components screw, twist and snap-lock in place, forming unified interlocking assemblies that enhance the range of possibilities, applications and configurations of the expanding Suspenders system.

Suspenders Precise offers a multitude of customizable options that include up, down, and aimable directional light sources, making it better suited for commercial or retail spaces. Color wise, in addition to the original Satin Black offering, all of the new components and Luminaires are now also available in a new Bright Satin Aluminum finish, offering an alternative, softer appearance to any Suspenders system per the request of many architects and designers. Suspenders Precise also expands the range of configuration possibilities. SONNEMAN introduced nine new Luminaire innovations, which project LED illumination in diverse forms, colors, and treatments of glass and acrylic, in addition to the Suspenders Precise introductions.

This lighting system is truly technology-enabled design. The system was achievable only with the efficacy of LED electronics, using efficient potential to minimize scale and achieve functional clarity. The vision of a suspended illuminating network that you can configure as long, as wide and as deep as you can imagine was only possible using electronic components, replacing the heavy electrical system components of the past. Using electronic transformers,
LED luminaires, and some very sophisticated electronic circuitry resulted in a system of limitless potential and expandability.

Suspenders Precise is made of Die-Cast Aluminum. Luminaire options include Etched Glass and Clear Ribbed Seeded Crystal. Light Bars are aluminum with optical acrylic diffusers. Suspenders Luminaires all come with warm white color temperature (3000K) and 90CRI minimum.

Product composition:

The Suspenders Precise Cylinder Luminaires each consist of a Light Engine and a Trim Kit. There are five Light Engine Options: Suspended Cylinder, Suspended Aimable Cylinder, Bar-mounted Aimable Cylinder, Bar-mounted Single Cylinder, and Bar-mounted Duplex Cylinder (all Die-Cast Aluminum). There are eight Trim Kit options: 30° Spot or 50°Flood Lens, Glass Drum Diffuser, Barndoors with 30°Spot or 50° Flood Lens, Anti-Glare Snoot with 30°Spot or 50° Flood Lens, and Parachute Reflector. These options allow for nearly limitless combinations of mounting conditions and light effects.


Suspenders Precise 2017
Suspenders Precise 2017

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