Sky2

Large area feature lighting

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Clearvision overview

Clearvision Lighting has a 15-year pedigree in ergonomic and

environmental lighting. We have been at the leading edge of the
industry in adopting new technology and design techniques to
improve workplaces and reduce energy consumption.

Our appreciation of daylight has been apparent from the beginning.

One of our first innovations in ergonomics was Virtual Daylight® in
1997, which has since been copied by many other companies.

We focus on lens technologies (some patented) that are central to

our most successful products. We find that they’re an effective means
of optimising design between efficiency, glare control and useful light
distribution.

Clearvision is a project lighting company with a focus on customer

applications for our products. We therefore provide a full technical
support service–including Dialux (plug-in available), AutoCAD,
emergency test and control systems.

Please contact our technical department for design and product

related questions and sales for project quotations. All queries can be
addressed to enquiries@clearvisionlighting.com or on 01252 344011.

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Order codes Code Key features of the Sky2 range
• High efficiency

• High wall illuminance (LG7)

Sky2 SKY2-
• Wide light distribution

• Integral controls (optional at extra cost)

Body
• White (RAL 9010) as standard
Suspended -SUS

Surface -SFC

Recessed -RCD

Light source Lumens

8 x 28W -828 20800
Sky 8 x 28W
8 x 54W -854 35600 105° 105°

8 x 28W FXC (Circadian) -FXC-828

90° 90°

75° 75°

8 x 54W FXC (Circadian) -FXC-854 60°

100
60°

150

12 x 28W FX (RGB) -FX-1228 45° 200 45°

10 x 54W FXW (RGB) -FXW-1054

300

30° 15° 0° 15° 30°

cd/klm - CO-CO180 - C90-C270 η=55%

Dimming & controls
DSI -DSI

1-10V analogue -110

DALI -DALI

Switch dimming -SD

S-Linc (Master)* -SLM

S-Linc (Slave)* -SLS

*Refer to page 12 for details

Options Recessed
3 hour emergency facility -EMI
(Not Available with FX or FXW)
1197 200

Controls accessories*
S-linc 24 hour timer -SL-24-T
Suspension Centres

S-linc keypad -SL-KP

1094

1197

S-linc additional I.R remote -SL-REM

S-linc plus touch screen -SLP-TS

S-Linc plus additional R.F remote -SLP-RF

1094
S-Linc plus wall switch -SLP-WS Suspension Centres

S-Linc plus control panel -SLP-CP

*Refer to page 14 for details
Suspended/Surface

1245 200
Suspension Centres
1230

1245

1230
Suspension Centres
The Sky2

Sky2 is a large area modular light fitting, combining an attractive and

ergonomic design with easy installation and maintenance.

Large area light fittings have become popular with architects and
designers for their crisp clean looks and low glare ambient light.
However, the size required is often larger than possible with rigid
sheet materials so stretched fabrics or membranes are employed.

The luminaire interior is designed to minimise lamp visibility, whilst the

high light transmitting membrane (>70%) is stretched across a hinged
opening frame to allow easy access to the lamps.

Sky2 is ideal for any space where a high light level is required with low
glare. Applications have been wide – offices, training rooms, meeting
rooms, video-conferencing, call centres, public space, control rooms,
clinical treatment areas, shops and even a chapel.

Fast calculation table - Luminaire quantities

Reflectances: 70/50/20 Maintenance factor: 0.80 Ceiling height: 2.70m

The below figures are approximate, suitable as a rough guide for budget costing.
For specific project designs and calculations please contact our design department
enquiries@clearvisionlighting.com

8 x 28W

Lux 40m2 60m2 80m2 100m2 200m2 300m2

300 2 3 4 4 7 10

400 3 4 5 6 10 14

500 3 5 6 7 12 17

8 x 54W

Lux 40m2 60m2 80m2 100m2 200m2 300m2

300 2 2 2 3 5 6

400 2 2 3 3 6 8

500 2 3 4 4 7 10

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Order codes Code Key benefits of the Skyπ range
• High efficiency

• High wall illuminance (LG7)

Skyπ SKY3-
• Wide light distribution

• Integral controls (optional at extra cost)

Body
• White (RAL 9010) as standard
Suspended -SUS

Surface -SFC

Light source Lumens

2 x 24W + 4 x 39W + 4 x 54W -244 33700

Skyπ 2 x 24W | 4 x 39W | 4 x 54W

Dimming & controls 105° 105°

DSI -DSI
90° 90°

75° 75°

1-10V analogue -110 60°

100
60°

150

DALI -DALI 45° 200 45°

Switchdim -SD
300

S-Linc (Master)* -SLM 30° 15° 0° 15° 30°

cd/klm - CO-CO180 - C90-C270 η=55%

S-Linc (Slave)* -SLS

*Refer to page 12 for details

Options
3 hour emergency facility -EMI

Controls & accessories*

S-linc 24 hour timer -SL-24-T

S-linc keypad -SL-KP

S-linc additional I.R remote -SL-REM

S-linc plus touch screen -SLP-TS

S-Linc plus additional R.F remote -SLP-RF

S-Linc plus wall switch -SLP-WS

S-Linc plus control panel -SLP-CP

*Refer to page 14 for details

Suspended/Surface

1250

1110 200
The Skyπ

The round Skyπ Is a recent development of the Sky2 requiring a new

approach for the diffuser membrane. The square Sky2 has a framed
door, which is one of the major features of the product. The ability to
relamp has been one of the main problems with larger membrane
luminaires, specialist labour was often required on site to release the
membrane during maintenance or relamping.
With the Skyπ the membrane is installed on a frame that is invisibly
retained via a spring mechanism. This allows simple access to the
luminaire without compromising its look with visible fixings.
Because the appearance of this type of product is key, it is necessary
to use different length lamps. There are 10 lamps (2x24W, 4x54W and
4x39W) used in the luminaire to keep the luminous appearance of the
membrane uniform.

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The Sky2

The Sky2 is sometimes used in large spaces or to define feature

areas, where its colour change facility can create dramatic effect
and mood shift. In some circumstances this form of luminaire is
used to create very high light levels at much lower glare than using
conventional luminaires.
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Nesting

Nesting is another feature of the Sky2 that can be used to create

high quality workspace, where either dynamic colour change
(Circada) can replicate daylight, or where high levels of light are
desired. In this situation, surface mounted versions are joined
and fixed within a plasterboard ceiling.
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Options
Dimmable
Dimming is available as an option on any Sky2 unit with
the standard protocols available – switch dimming,
1-10V analogue, DSI digital and DALI digital. We
are able to provide bespoke wiring configurations to
optimise the energy efficiency or scene capacity using
different hues of white light (see FX Circada below).
The dimming controls themselves are supplied as a
separate item to the fittings and are not included unless
specifically requested.
FX Circada
This is a specific form of dimming control to mimic
the shift in daylight colour across the day. There is
research suggesting that, especially in high northern
latitudes, there are well-being benefits to be gained in
the workplace from the effects of dynamic or biological
lighting that will assist in entraining our circadian
rhythms. The Circada version has 8 lamps of two
different white colours, from cool to warm, which
create a changing colour and intensity across the day.
Separate time controls can be supplied that can be
programmed to create an artificial day that is particular
to a location and orientation.
FX (RGB)
The FX is a 12 lamp version with four red, green and
blue lamps, which can combine to create a wide variety
of colours. In theory, and with suitable DALI control,
most colours are possible including white. However
RGB is less effective at white than primary colours and
is therefore best used where strong colour applications
are the main requirement. The level of output is
much higher than with LED colour change, with more
capacity to saturate a space with colour.
FXW (RGBW)
The FXW is a development on from the FX (RGB),
for applications where white is the main colour
requirement. The fitting has 10 lamps, with 4 in white
and 2 each of red, green and blue. The FXW allows
white to be the predominant colour at low energy
levels and for more subtle tinted colours than it is easy
to produce with the FX. However, the FXW has less
colour power than the FX and so is more suited to
pastel colours and tints than for fully saturated colour
changing.
Mounting

Surface
The surface product is manufactured from a steel body; polyester powder
coated in white (RAL 9010) together with the stretched membrane within a
door made from steel and aluminium. The surface lumianire is usually fixed
through the back of the body into the soffit or an appropriate surface.

Recessed
The dimensions of the recessed version are slightly smaller than that of the
surface so that it will fit into an exposed T-grid ceiling as well as plasterboard.
In other respects the products are very similar. It should be remembered that
if this fitting is to be lifted and tilted into position within the ceiling there will
need to be sufficient unobstructed void depth (around 500mm) to perform
this operation. The recessed version is suited to arrays of fittings, which are
particularly effective in suitably supported grid ceilings.

Suspended
The suspended version is the same as the surface with the addition of a wire
suspension kit. In past projects the Sky2 has been mounted up to 5m below
a soffit and cross suspended to brace against wind induced movement. The
Sky2 can have up to 12 lamps and in some circumstances this allows for a
high light output sufficient to compare with metal halide, but with much less
glare. The Sky2 has been used high in call centres, retail space and even
some factory areas, where low glare and high power were the main factors.

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FX circada

3000lx Relaxation 4000lx Warm

Whilst all Sky2 models can be supplied with either DSI, Analogue 1-10V, DALI
or switch dimming electronics, to be compatible with most proprietary control
systems, they can also be supplied pre-packaged with one of two dedicated
controls systems built-in. Both Clearvision’s control systems are supplied with
high frequency electronic control gear featuring intelligent electrode preheat-
ing. This enables rapid dynamic operations to be performed without adversely
affecting lamp life.
 Recessed Circada dynamic daylight simulation with S-linc control
6000lx Cool 8000lx Concentration

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Controls
S-LINC
Based on the Osram DALI EASY II ® system, the
S-linc control system provides simple user control via
an infrared remote handset and/or wall mounted key
pad. Additionally a 24 hour timer switch is installed
for Circada systems. Unlike a conventional DALI
system, no addressing is required, the system is
simply plugged together and colour scenes/sequences
programmed.
Between 1 and 127 ‘Slave’ luminaires are connected
to a ‘Master luminaire, containing the control hardware.
The Master luminaire can be located anywhere within
the installation, ideally near a control point, and is
supplied pre-programmed with up to 16 colour scenes
and 4 colour changing sequences.
The Master luminaire may also be connected to a
single retractive switch (eg. MK K4900), providing
additional override on/off and up/down dimming control
of the whole system. Simple programming changes
can be carried out at a later stage via the keypad or
infrared remote (user lockout prevents accidental
reconfiguration) if required. Further alterations are
performed via a laptop/desktop PC connected to the
systems USB input.
• Controls Housed within a ‘Master’ Luminaire
•16 Colour Scenes, 4 Colour Sequences
• Infrared Handset and Keypad control
• 24 Hour Timer (Circada only)
• No Commissioning Required
• Up to 128 Sky2 Luminaires Controllable*
*(dependent on model)
For More information on controls please email enquiries@clearvisionlighting.com
S-LINC PLUS
The S-linc plus uses a conventional DALI control
protocol and a more advanced 5.7 inch colour touch
screen user interface, allowing between 1 and 32* Sky2
luminaires to be controlled by one touch panel. The
panel incorporates concealed LED backlighting with an
RGB colour mixing facility.
A total of 16 colour scenes and 99 colour changing
sequences are available for selection or time control
via an onboard real-time clock/calendar.
Manual dimming and switching control is also possible.
Additional wall switches, touch pads and radio control
handsets may also be connected to the system to
provide further, basic, control points if required. The
S-linc is supplied in a default state requiring the system
to be commissioned and luminaires addressed on-site
prior to operation.
*Dependent on Sky2 model
• 16 Colour Scenes, 99 Colour Sequences
• 5.7” Colour Touch Screen
• Real-time Clock/Calendar
• Requires Commissioning
• Up to 32 Sky2 Luminaires Controllable*
*(dependent on model)
S-LINC

STANDARD
OPTIONAL

MASTER
LUMINAIRE LUMINAIRE I.R
OVERRIDE KEYPAD TIMER* LAPTOP
(Slave) (Master) REMOTE
SWITCH

*For Circada version only

S-LINC PLUS

STANDARD
OPTIONAL

TOUCH R.F TOUCH

LUMINAIRE LUMINAIRE SWITCH
SCREEN REMOTE PAD

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Emergency

Emergency
Emergency versions of Clearvision luminaires come in several forms. The
standard configuration is for a 3 hour maintained operation. Both Nickel
Cadmium (NiCad) and Nickel Metal Hydrite (NiMH) batteries are supplied
depending on lamp compatibility. Some fixed output formats are available
with combined inverter/ballasts, but dimmable emergency products are
always supplied with separate ballasts and inverters.

Both self-testing inverters and intelligent emergency systems should be

supplied in consultation with our technical department. Central test inverters
are available where remote diagnostics and reporting systems require.

Dimming
Sky products are available with four main dimming protocols. Switch
dimming is the most cost-effective dimming option for manual dimming of
single rooms. DSI digital (Tridonic) offers digital functions for more advanced
requirements. Analogue (1-10V) dimming is supplied to offer compatibility
with many of the popular control systems. The DALI protocol is provided
for high functionality systems, where reporting, flexibility (soft wiring) and
individual addressing are project requirements.

If you have specific requirements for dimming and/or emergency luminaires,

please check with our technical department to ensure they will be available
with your chosen lamp format.
Lamp data

Number of lamps
Luminaire data System power Total flux*
865 827 Red Green Blue
SKYπ (Standard) 440W 8 - - - - 30900

SKY-828 (Standard) 248W 8 - - - - 19200

SKY-854 (Standard) 472W 8 - - - - 34000

SKY-FXC-828 (Circada) 248W 4 4 - - - 20000

SKY-FXC-854 (Circada) 472W 4 4 - - - 34800

SKY-FX-1228 (RGB) 372W - - 4 4 4 23100

SKY-RGBW-1054 (RGBW) 1180W 4 - 2 2 2 40700

*Maximum/undimmed

Code
Lamp data Power Lamp holder Colour temperature Output
ILCOS LBS
Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 24W G5 865 1650 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 39W G5 865 2950 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 28W G5 865 2400 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 28W G5 827 2600 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 54W G5 865 4250 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 54W G5 827 4450 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 28W G5 RED 1800 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 28W G5 GREEN 3350 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 28W G5 BLUE 625 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 54W G5 RED 3450 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 54W G5 GREEN 6900 lm

Linear Fluorescent T5 FDH T16 54W G5 BLUE 1500 lm

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lighting company that designs and
manufactures energy efficient lighting.
Our products are developed with the
environment in mind whilst also leading
in performance and appearance.
Our design and technical teams are
on hand to support our customers
throughout the lifetime of our products.
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