LED Panels

Where LED panels make the difference

• Offices and meeting rooms: even light on every desk. For screen work, choose UGR19 LED panels with low glare.
• Schools and healthcare: bright light in classrooms, treatment rooms and corridors, flicker-free with a Philips driver.
• Shops and showrooms: a calm ceiling that keeps the focus on your products, also in black. See the black LED panels.
• Bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms: a panel that can handle moisture and splashing water. See the waterproof IP65 LED panels.
• At home: in the garage, loft, workshop or home office, one panel gives more light than a row of bulbs, and with a surface-mount frame it also fits a standard ceiling.

For high halls and warehouses, panels are not the best choice; there you work with LED high bays.

Which LED panel should you choose?

1. Do people work there? Choose UGR19

In offices, classrooms, practices and anywhere with screens, UGR19 is the right choice. A UGR19 panel limits glare to the value that the European standard EN 12464-1 gives for office and screen work. Clients, installers and lighting designers increasingly take UGR19 as the standard for workplaces, and the price difference compared with a standard panel is often just a few euros. See the UGR19 LED panels. For corridors, storage and toilets, a standard panel is sufficient.

2. The size: measure your ceiling

• 60x60 cm (595 x 595 mm): for suspended ceilings with a 600 mm grid. See the 60x60 LED panels.
• 62x62 cm (620 x 620 mm): for ceilings with a 625 mm grid, common in older buildings and the standard in Germany. See the 62x62 LED panels.
• 30x120 cm: for long, narrow ceiling tiles and corridors. See the 30x120 LED panels.
• 60x120 cm: plenty of light per panel for large rooms, in sets of 6. See the 60x120 LED panels.
• 30x30, 30x60 and 30x150 cm: for small tiles, toilets and long lines of light. See the 30x150 LED panels.

Measure the inside dimension of a ceiling tile: 595 mm means 60x60, 620 mm means 62x62.

3. Back-lit or edge-lit

A back-lit panel has its LEDs spread out behind the diffuser: an even light surface and the highest efficiency, up to 200 lm/W. An edge-lit panel has its LEDs in the frame and a light guide plate that spreads the light: slimmer, with a clean, uniform look. Both are available with UGR <19.

4. Efficiency and light output

• 200 lm/W: 18 or 25 W, selectable with a switch on the driver, 3,600 or 5,000 lumens, energy label B. The lowest energy costs per panel.
• 140 to 150 lm/W: 28 to 40 W, 3,600 to 5,600 lumens. The most popular mid-range choice for offices and schools.
• 110 to 120 lm/W: the budget-friendly basic option, also as a set of 8 or 6 panels.

5. Light colour

• 3000K warm white: receptions, waiting rooms and hospitality. See the warm white LED panels.
• 4000K neutral white: the standard for offices, schools and shops. See the 4000K LED panels.
• 6000K cool white: workshops, practices and laboratories. See the 6000K LED panels.
• CCT: set the light colour yourself. See the CCT LED panels.

6. Dimming and control

With most panels you choose the driver: standard, a flicker-free Philips driver, or dimmable via 0-10V, Triac or DALI. With DALI you connect the panels to a building management system. To control them with an app, choose a Wi-Fi LED panel; for colour, an RGB LED panel. See also the dimmable LED panels.

How many LED panels do you need?

Work from the light level the room needs: 500 lux for offices and workstations, 300 to 500 lux for classrooms and shops, 100 to 200 lux for corridors and storage. With a ceiling height of 2.7 to 3 metres, one panel of around 4,000 lumens lights roughly 5 to 6 m² at 500 lux.

• Office of 40 m²: 7 to 8 panels of around 4,000 lumens.
• Corridor of 20 m² at 150 lux: 1 to 2 panels.

This is an indication. Find out more on lumens and lux.

What do you need for installation?

• Suspended ceiling: the panel drops straight into the ceiling grid.
• Concrete or plaster: a surface-mount frame, 42 or 68 mm high, in white or black. See surface-mounted LED panels.
• Suspended or in a closed ceiling: a suspension kit or recess clips. See the LED panel accessories.
• Replacement or dimmable driver: see the LED panel drivers.

An LED panel connects to 230V. Have a qualified electrician make a fixed connection; with a power cord with plug from the accessories, the panel can also be plugged into a socket.

Frequently asked questions about LED panels

What is the difference between 60x60 and 62x62?

The ceiling grid. A 60x60 panel (595 mm) fits a 600 mm grid, a 62x62 panel (620 mm) fits a 625 mm grid. Measure the inside dimension of a ceiling tile.

Can I mount an LED panel on a concrete ceiling?

Yes, with a surface-mount frame in the same size as the panel. You screw the frame to the ceiling and the driver fits inside.

Are LED panels dimmable?

Most are, if you choose a dimmable driver with the product: 0-10V, Triac or DALI. Without a dimmable driver, a panel cannot be dimmed.

What does UGR19 mean?

UGR19 means low glare, the value that EN 12464-1 gives for office and screen work. Find out more on UGR rating.

Should I choose UGR19 for an office?

For rooms where people work at a desk or screen: yes, we strongly recommend it. You meet the value the standard gives for workplaces, you avoid complaints about glare and you are ready for stricter client requirements. In corridors, storage and toilets it is not needed.

How long does an LED panel last?

Our panels are rated for 50,000 hours. At 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, that is more than 19 years.

Do you supply larger projects?

Yes. Business customers can pay on invoice and tiered pricing applies to larger quantities. For projects, we are happy to prepare a tailored quote.