Overview

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  • The Vario Series was designed mainly for retail/office and library settings, but, can be used in almost any application where variety lighting patterns are required.
  • DESIGNER SELECTIONS
  • Vario Series has 2 profile sizes, four and one fourths of an inch in width by four and three fourths inches in height, Four and one fourths of an inch in width by five and a half inches in height, if indirect lighting is required.
  • Vario Series is available in Linear only, Downlight only and a combination of both linear and downlight. Uplight is available on all combinations. Our downlight accent fixture is adjustable to 30 degrees on y axis and 15 on x,
  • Vario Series is available as Pendant, Surface and Recessed
  • Vario Series has multiple choices for canopies and colors. Scroll down to view your options
  • Vario Series is available in almost any CCT available in the market, we've selected the most popular, but don't let that stop you from asking for something different
  • Vario Series is always available for your project’s special customization needs, such as triangles, squares, rectangles and more
  • Vario Series qualifies as "Made in America”, “American Made” and is part of our ECO sustainable end of life program
  • For all: ies files, pictures, instructions, rfa files, and warranties...scroll to bottom.

Construction & Mounting

HOUSING
Extruded aluminum housings are supplied in nominal lengths of 4 ft., 6 ft., 8 ft. Fixtures may be continuously rowed (contact factory for details). Internal components are constructed from min. 20-gauge die-formed steel. Easy access to driver and LED boards. We can supply many variations of liner, linear with downlights or downlight only. End caps are extruded aluminum. Custom sizes are available.
REFLECTOR
Integral powder-coated LED housing with excessive reflectivity for increased lumen output on linear. Downlight has specular reflector.
FINISH
Standard powder-coated colors are white,black and silver. Custom processed wood finishes, aluminum anodized finishes, chrome/gold plating and custom finishes are available as well. We also accept RAL and Pantone numbers for powder-coating color choices.
OPTICS
Linear snap-in lens is designed for high LED output and to hide LED image. Downlight available in various beam spreads, consult factory.
MOUNTING
Surface-mounted fixtures have pre-drilled holes for ¼” threaded rod by others. Surface-mounted fixtures have ½" knockout for power feed.

LED Performance

LED Output CCT Color Temp Watts Lumens Lumens per Watt CCT Multiplier
Low 3000 4.28 WPF 350 LPF 81 2700=.95
Medium 3000 6.23 WPF 500 LPF 80 3000 = 1
High 3000 9.38 WPF 750 LPF 80 3500 = 1.01
Very High 3000 12.63 WPF 1000 LPF 80 4000 = 1.03
Medium 20d 3000 12.71 TW 1360 TL 107 NA
Medium 30d 3000 12.71 TW 1250 TL 107 NA
  • The table above is a quick reference. When calculating loads make sure you add direct and indirect LPW to get total wattage. Please refer to photometric report for detailed information.
  • Our light engines are precisely designed for optimal operation of LED assemblies.
  • Our standard LED's CCT (correlated color temperature) range is 2700K to 4000K. Other CCT values are available upon request.
  • We log LED bin codes for each project we supply to ensure color consistency and keep a record of those projects for future reference.
  • CRI offered is 80+, and 90+ Note: on 90+ CRI use .85 multiplier
  • Tunable white, warm dim and other special LED colors available.
  • Custom Lumens Available
  • We design our own printed circuit boards to ensure high luminescence efficiency, low thermal resistance and long-term reliable operation.
  • Light engines are easily replaced.
  • We use only recognized brand LED's with 3 SDCM (standard deviation color matching) with high color consistency. 2 SDCM available upon request.
  • If you require a special LED manufacturer, please contact us. LED chip manufacturers used by Picasso are primarily (but not limited to) Nichia, Cree and Samsung.
  • LRP - “LED Reel Program” – LED’s for printed circuit boards come on reels’ like old 8mm projectors and they're sold in lots just like fabric. At Picasso Lighting, we have a program where we make sure all of your reels come from the same lot for each project. This ensures excellent color consistency in large open spaces.
  • LED life is rated at 50,000 hours

Electrical / Driver

  • Drivers - Our drivers are specifically selected based on fixture application to ensure ultimate reliability and long life. We use only UL recognized brands of LED drivers. Our LED drivers feature HPF (high power factor), universal voltage 110 - 277 VAC and include 0-10V dimming. Please note, 277v has longer distances from power feed to power feed then 120v.
  • If required, we can supply premium drivers such as Lutron, Eldoled and others upon request. Advanced control systems compliant drivers such as POE,DALI, DMX, etc. are also available, please consult factory.
  • Rated life (90% survivorship) of 50,000 hours at 50º C max. ambient (and 70º C max. case) temperature. At maximum driver load: Efficiency >84%, PF>0.9, THD<20%.
  • Our LED drivers feature HPF (high power factor), universal voltage 110 - 277 VAC and include 0-10V dimming.
  • Emergency drivers are factory installed as an option, long life, high temperature, recyclable Ni-Cad battery pack with test switch and charge indicator. EMR is minimum of 90 minutes operation to meet code.
  • POE - We are working with Molex/Igor POE systems. We can add a POE driver into our fixtures or remote them. Based on the fixture you select, we will notify you (or you can contact the factory) to see if we can install the P-driver or the P-driver needs to be remote. Just add POE1 in the spec and we will advise. Please keep in mind you need to specify a complete POE control system before specifying POE1.

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Certifications & Warranties

  • Limited five-year (50,000 hours) warranty on all products. Limited ten-year (100,000 hours) warranty on all Lutron drivers.
  • I.C. rated fixtures are available upon request.
  • Chicago Plenum and IC products are available upon request.
  • Warranty does not cover damage caused by transport, damage caused by using the fixture in an area it is not UL rated for, damage caused by negligence, lack of maintenance, attempts to repair by unqualified or unauthorized personnel, by using non-original accessories/parts, fixtures installed in systems without power surge protection.
  • UL and CUL listed for dry and damp locations.
  • IBEW USA Union All fixtures are IBEW manufactured and assembled in the USA.
  • We manufacture based on approved spec sheets and submittals signed by professionals responsible. Change orders must be in writing and will delay delivery.
  • Picasso Lighting must receive in writing any thought to be defective products discovered, no later than 4 weeks from delivery to; [email protected]. Picasso Lighting will send a field technician to the site to evaluate the said defective product. We do accept field repair from licensed electrical contractors but not without a written agreement signed by Picasso Lighting official. Failure to adhere to all warranty and certifications will void any recompense and the warranty.

Downloads

PHOTOMETRIC REPORTS & IES

Catalog Number LED IES File PDF Report
Vario Downlight 1300 Lumens Direct 20° 3000K DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD
Vario Downlight 1300 Lumens Direct 30° 3000K DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD
Vario Recessed 350 Lumens Direct 80+ CRI 3000K DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD
Vario Recessed 500 Lumens Direct 80+ CRI 3000K DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD
Vario Recessed 750 Lumens Direct 80+ CRI 3000K DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD
Vario Recessed 1000 Lumens Direct 80+ CRI 3000K DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD

SPEC SHEETS

Vario Flush DL Lens Combo Standard Spec Sheet DOWNLOAD
Vario Flush DL Lens Combo Custom Spec Sheet BUILD

Instructions

Please contact factory for Instructions and Revit files. DOWNLOAD

PHOTOS