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Carden CL AR UC 2 indirect-light under-cabinet fixture, slim white aluminum profile

Commercial

CL AR UC 2

Patented indirect under-cabinet light: glare-free task lighting, CRI 90+

Power7 – 28 W
Efficacy90 lm/W
Flux640 – 2,680 lm depending on size…
CCT3000 – 5000 K

Under-cabinet linear LED fixture with patented indirect light: it lights the work surface with a diffuse, uniform line of light, with no hot spots or direct view of the LED. Slim 25 mm profile in an aluminum body with a polycarbonate lens, 5 lengths from 12" to 42", CRI 90+ and 3 selectable color temperatures (3000/3500/4000 K or 3000/4000/5000 K set). Integrated on/off switch, built-in 120 V driver with TRIAC dimming and a linkable version up to 300 W for continuous runs. For dry locations.

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90°≈ 63 luxØ 6.0 m7 W2700K · WARM · 90° · 3M

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Power

Light color

We manufacture any colour temperature. If the one your project needs isn't listed, ask for it and we'll build it.

Mounting

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Quantity

Where it's used
Kitchens and residential areas: under-cabinet task lighting over countertops, plus closets, display cabinets, bookcases and headboards; comfortable indirect light to cook, read or work without glare.Retail: display cases, shelving, counters and fixtures where CRI 90+ and even light without harsh shadows bring out the product and the color of the merchandise.Offices and corporate: cabinets, credenzas, kitchenettes and workstations that need discreet, low-profile task light with color temperature adjustable to the setting.Hospitality and restaurants: bars and back-bars, shelves, minibars and suite details; linking up to 300 W allows long runs with a continuous look and selectable warm-neutral light.Indoor architectural detail: cornices, niches, headboards and shelves that call for a clean, continuous line of indirect light (concealed mounting in dry interiors, not outdoors).
Featured benefits
  • (1) patented indirect light that eliminates glare and spreads light evenly · (2) CRI 90+ for true color in kitchens, retail and detail work · (3) slim 25 mm aluminum profile that hides under the cabinet · (4) 3CCT selectable on site, from warm 3000 K to neutral-cool (choice of set: 4000 K or 5000 K) · (5) linkable version up to 300 W for continuous lines of light, with integrated switch and driver.

Specifications

Electrical specifications

Wattage
7–28 W
Input voltage
AC 120 V (built-in integral electronic driver)
Dimming
TRIAC (phase control) in the standalone version · on/off in the linkable version
Driver
Integrated 120 V electronic (built-in integral)
Switch
On/off built into the fixture (on-lamp press switch)
Splicing
The linkable version chains several units on the same circuit, up to 300 W in total

Photometric specifications

Luminous flux
640–2,680 lm depending on size and mode (see SKU table · ±10% · @ 4000 K, white finish)
Efficacy
90 lm/W
CCT
3000–5000 K
Beam angle
110°
Emission type
Indirect light (the LED module shines toward the body/reflector and the light comes out bounced) → diffuse, uniform distribution with no direct view of the LED (anti-glare)

Physical, materials & mounting

Housing
Aluminum (aluminum body): good heat dissipation and premium finish
Diffuser / lens
Polycarbonate (PC)
Finishes
White (WH) standard · black (BK) optional (delivers 10–15% less output)
Profile (slim)
25 mm tall (1") × 85 mm deep (3⅜"): constant across all lengths
Mounting
Under-cabinet / under-shelf (underside of cabinets, shelves and ledges) · linkable units to cover long runs with a continuous look

Protection & lifetime

Location rating
Dry location (indoor)
Warranty
5 years

Configurations / SKUs

SKULengthWattage (LK / NL)Luminous flux (LK / NL)EfficacyCCTCRIBeam angle
CL-ARUC2-12IN-3CCT12" (305 mm)7–8 W640 / 720 lm90 lm/W3000–5000 KRa 90110°
CL-ARUC2-18IN-3CCT18" (457 mm)11–12 W950 / 1,050 lm90 lm/W3000–5000 KRa 90110°
CL-ARUC2-24IN-3CCT24" (609.6 mm)15–16 W1,380 / 1,350 lm90 lm/W3000–5000 KRa 90110°
CL-ARUC2-36IN-3CCT36" (914.4 mm)22–24 W2,030 / 2,130 lm90 lm/W3000–5000 KRa 90110°
CL-ARUC2-42IN-3CCT42" (1066.8 mm)26–28 W2,340 / 2,680 lm90 lm/W3000–5000 KRa 90110°

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Differentiator

Patented anti-glare indirect light with CRI 90+ and a slim aluminum profile: the premium version of its direct-light sibling (CL AR UC 1); linkable for continuous lines of task light.

Ideal buyer

Residential and hospitality architects and interior designers · kitchen and remodeling contractors · retail and chain purchasing · custom furniture and millwork design

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