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LED Panels

An LED panel is a flat, shallow fitting that spreads light evenly with little glare, either dropped into a suspended ceiling grid or recessed into a round cut-out. For 600x600mm grids there are Knightsbridge LUMI6060 backlit panels, ELENA troffers, including the EL6060EM with a self-test emergency function, and the MRBLED modular LED fitting. KARA round recessed panels run from 6W to 24W and suit shallow ceilings in offices and corridors.

Choosing LED Panels

Start with the ceiling: a suspended grid takes a square panel, and a plasterboard ceiling a round recessed one.

Grid ceilings

The LUMI6060 panels are backlit and fit standard 600x600mm grids with 15mm or 25mm tee. The LUMI6060 is 30W, 4000K and 4,385lm. The LUMI6060PRO, LUMI6060PROAD and LUMI6060PRODALI add a choice of 3000K, 4000K or 5700K and a UGR19 diffuser to cut glare. The ELENA EL6060 troffer is 595x595mm, switchable between 23W and 33W and between three colour temperatures.

Round recessed panels

KARA panels are edge-lit with a slim body for shallow ceilings, and are all 4000K cool white. The KA6CWTD, KA12CWTD, KA18CWTD and KA24CWTD are dimmable, while the KA6CW and KA24CW are non-dimmable. The KA12CW needs a 155mm cut-out.

FittingCeilingPowerOutputControl
LUMI6060600x600mm grid30W4,385lmNon-dimmable
LUMI6060PROAD600x600mm grid30W4,100lm at 4000K0-10V dimming
LUMI6060PRODALI600x600mm grid30W4,100lm at 4000KDALI2, switch-dim
EL6060, EL6060EM595x595mm grid23W/33WUp to 140lm/WSelectable wattage and CCT
KA6CWRound recessed6W550lmNon-dimmable
KA24CWTDRound recessed24W2360lmDimmable

Emergency options

The EL6060EM has a self-test emergency function with a lithium battery and at least 3 hours of emergency light. A 3-hour emergency kit is an optional accessory for the LUMI6060, an emergency option for the MRBLED is sold separately as the EMKIT2, and the EMKIT2L emergency kit suits the KA6CW, KA6CWTD, KA12CW, KA12CWTD, KA24CW and KA24CWTD.

Brands we stock in LED Panels

Knightsbridge.

Every LED panel and modular fitting here is made by Knightsbridge.

Related categories

Panels sit within LED lighting; for complete office schemes see office lighting, for other fittings indoor lighting, and for lamps LED bulbs.

Frequently asked questions

Can LED panels be dimmed?

Yes, a dimmable LED panel can be dimmed when it is paired with a compatible dimmer or lighting control system. Check the control type first: some round panels are sold as dimmable, while some grid panels use DALI or an analogue control signal instead. A non-dimmable panel should not be wired to a dimmer. The range here includes dimmable round recessed panels and a DALI grid panel.

What is an emergency LED panel?

An emergency LED panel is a panel with a built-in battery and emergency driver that keeps it lit for a set period when the mains supply fails. Self-test versions check their own battery and lamp automatically. Some standard panels can be converted with a separate emergency kit instead. The range here includes a self-test emergency troffer panel for grid ceilings.

What is a low glare LED panel?

A low glare LED panel uses a diffuser designed to cut harsh bright spots, and its glare control is usually shown by a low UGR (unified glare rating) figure. Low-UGR panels are typically chosen for offices, classrooms and other spaces with screen work. Backlit panels with a UGR-rated diffuser are a common option. The range here includes UGR-rated backlit grid panels.

What is an LED panel light?

An LED panel light is a flat, slim fitting that spreads LED light evenly across a diffuser, often used in offices, schools and corridors. Square panels drop into a suspended ceiling grid, and round panels recess into a cut-out in plasterboard. Many are fitted to replace older fluorescent modular fittings. The range here includes backlit, edge-lit and troffer panels.

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