Light Archon Cardea 8 in. Commercial LED Downlight, Selectable CCT, White Reflector

Light Archon Cardea is an 8 in. commercial LED downlight for lobbies, corridors, and open ceilings that need a bigger aperture than a residential can. The white reflector delivers 1800 listed lumens with selectable output per source documentation, five color temperatures lock from 2700K to 5000K, and the driver runs 120-277V with dual dimming. Quote-first record: counts, service voltage, and dimming protocol are confirmed at quote review.

Cardea installs can or canless per source documentation: universal steel spring clips seat the trim in standard 8 in. housings, or the unit lands direct where the remodel plan calls for it, with the included stencil marking the cut. The white reflector and matching flange hold a clean 9.8 in. face, the platform is IC rated, and the wet location listing with IP65 ingress per source documentation covers canopies and covered exterior soffits. On 120-277V service the driver dims on 0-10V control; on 120V it follows TRIAC and ELV dimmers. Color accuracy runs 80 CRI typical and is confirmed at quote review.

Highlights

• 8 in. commercial aperture with a white reflector and white flange
• 1800 listed lumens; output selectable per source documentation
• Five selectable color temperatures: 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K
• Universal 120-277V driver with dual dimming: 0-10V, or TRIAC and ELV on 120V
• Can or canless installation per source documentation, stencil included
• Wet location listed with IP65 ingress per source documentation
• IC rated; universal steel spring clips
• ETL, FCC, RoHS; Energy Star and Title 20 per source documentation

Specification Table

Included Components

• 8 in. commercial LED downlight trim
• Universal steel spring clips
• Cutout stencil
• Installation instructions

Installation Notes

• Shut power at the breaker and verify with a tester before any work at the housing or splice point.
• For canless installs, mark the ceiling with the included stencil and cut per the template.
• Set the output and color temperature selectors before seating the trim.
• Seat the universal spring clips into the housing or ceiling cut and dress the flange.
• On 120-277V service, land the 0-10V control pair per the wiring diagram; on 120V, TRIAC and ELV dimmers apply.

Warranty and Support

• Limited warranty serviced at quote review
• Support and replacement paths are confirmed at quote review

Frequently Asked Questions

What ceiling opening is required?
An 8 in. nominal opening cut with the included stencil for canless work, or a standard 8 in. housing; the flange covers to a 9.8 in. overall diameter. Exact cutout is confirmed at quote review.

Does it need a recessed can?
No. The platform installs can or canless per source documentation: spring clips seat it in standard 8 in. housings, or it lands direct in the stenciled ceiling cut.

How does dimming work across voltages?
On 120-277V service the driver follows 0-10V control; on 120V it dims on TRIAC and ELV dimmers. State your control system on the quote and we verify the match.

Can it go outdoors under a canopy?
Yes. The wet location listing with IP65 ingress per source documentation covers canopies and covered soffits when installed per the listing.

Documents

• Product Submittal Summary (PDF)
• Dimensional & Fit Reference (PDF)
• Installation & Warranty Reference (PDF)

Project pricing, lead time, freight routing, and final configuration are confirmed during quote review before order release.

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