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Products
Unrivaled Customization
Reimagine the form and light output of the DCC Cylinder with a host of trim and shade options
June 15, 2022

The DCC centers around a modular LED lighting system, providing nearly endless lighting options. While the revolutionary uplight feature unlocks a truly unique lighting aspect, our trim and shade options allow you to reimagine both the design and functionality of the cylinder, further diversifying its capabilities.

 

All DCC trims and shades utlize DMF’s trademark Twist & Lock system, allowing for easy modifications on-site. This provides the freedom to change between any one of the accessories before, during or after installation.

 

Beveled

With a simple, contemporary design that complements any aesthetic, the beveled trim provides a classic finish to the DCC Cylinder.

 

Hyperbolic

Features a uniquely curved reflector for an edgeless trim that helps produce completely smooth, uniform lighting that drops off of the surface.

 

Snoot

Channels light source and decreases visual cutoff angle to increase focus and mitigate glare.

 

Decorative

Available in standard or low profile, the decorative trim features finely crafted acrylic that subtly fills the space with beautiful ambient light.

 

Shades

With round and flat options, completely transform the cylinder with two-toned shades that create a comfortable general light with no hot spot.

 

Learn more about the DCC Cylinder.

 

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Products Technical
Light It Up
The pendant uplight provides glare-free illumination at elevated levels while highlighting architectural elements
May 4, 2022

The DCC is now more versatile than ever. Its wide range of options, including mounting, beam angles, lumen outputs, finishes, trims and shades, provide brilliant illumination and beautiful design. We pushed this versatility even further with the Cord or Stem Mount Uplight, which provide a truly unique light distribution uncommon for pendant cylinders.

Looking Up

DMF started the uplight project to add more indirect light from our pendant. By adding another light source, you can increase the amount of light in a space by reflecting it back down to the surface. You get more light back down without increasing glare.

We asked lighting designers where they would put a pendant with an uplight, and they said “All over the place!”

People are focused on more comfortable lighting. They’re tired of getting blasted by LEDs and are willing to invest in an indirect light that will make their environment comfortable. Having efficient light fixtures and more comfortable ways of lighting a space using indirect lighting is definitely the future.

Shadowless Design

We developed our own UL certified support system that adds strength while limiting light loss. The unique propeller design channels the cord from the connector to the module, while delivering a shadowless stream of light.

A More Flexible Solution

The addition of a pendant uplight allows the DCC Cylinder to reach new heights. Combining glare-free illumination with the ability to highlight architectural elements replaces the need for unsightly troffers or linear fixtures.

And while linear fixtures efficiently provide direct and indirect lighting, pendants can be arranged in a less restrictive manner. This gives designers freedom to arrange fixtures and customize the space.

Ideal for high or exposed ceilings, the DCC Cord Mount Cylinder is a revolutionary solution for general and accent lighting from one light source.

Learn more about the DCC Cylinder series.

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Products Technical
DCC Cylinder: Modular Design
With interchangeable trims, shades and even modules, the DCC LED Cylinder has reached a level of flexibility and customization unmatched in the industry
April 1, 2022

When DMF set out to design a functional light that could also be decorative, our engineers didn’t start from scratch. Instead, they utilized modular designs to transform our LED Cylinder into an all-new, revolutionary lighting system.

We engineered all the options and accessories with the same exceptional flexibility of our award-winning downlights to create the DCC Cylinder. And like all DMF products, they’re easy to install and effortless to maintain.

Brilliance. Customized.

At the core of the DCC Cylinder resides DMF’s advanced LED modules. With a downlight, uplight or adjustable lighting type, they brilliantly illuminate any space with superior color rendition. They offer tool-free, field changeable optics and accessories that are easy for anyone to use. In addition, you can swap out the entire LED module without rewiring or an electrician thanks to its integrated driver.

Interchangeable accessories = even more applications

With trim and shade options, you can configure the form of the DCC to fit a vast range of applications. Even better, all the accessories feature a Twist & lock component, allowing for simple modifications on-site.

Trims, shades, specialty options, and even a light engine that can be swapped out in the field, the DCC Cylinder provides ultimate control during and after installation. With a full range of options, it can change on the fly to meet the needs of your most challenging specification.

Mix and match to create the light you need for the space you want.

Learn more about the DCC Cylinder.

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Products Technical
Next Generation Dimming
A dimming guidance for the next generation DRD2 and DRD4 LED Modules
March 10, 2022

DMF Lighting’s latest DRD Series Modules offer industry leading performance and guaranteed dimming compatibility thanks to our proprietary T2 and O1 LED Drivers. Designed and developed in-house, the Drivers provide 1% flicker free dimming, smooth fading and compatibility with either forward or reverse phase dimmers.

Fully integrated into the modules for simplified installation and maintenance, we’ve tested and finely tuned our drivers to be compatible with a broad range of dimmers from various manufacturers, including Lutron, Leviton, Eaton and Legrand. While we stand confidently behind the DRD2 and DRD4 performance under all conditions, customers often request guidance when selecting a suitable dimming system.

What to consider when selecting a dimmer

Aside from user functionality and aesthetic preferences, here are three things to consider when selecting a dimmer for a DRD Series Module in order to maximize performance.

Neutral Wire Connection

We recommend a dimmer with a direct neutral wire connection. This ensures internal power supply regulation and is especially needed for smart dimmers or very light circuits, such as only one or two fixtures connected to a dimmer.


Dimming Protocol

Reverse phase or ELV dimming are the recommended protocols for the DRD Series. Reverse phase or ELV dimming eliminate any potential audible buzzing from the dimmer or fixture.

An adaptive dimmer capable of reverse or forward phase dimming can be utilized to maximize flexibility. The default setting for adaptive dimmers is reverse phase to ensure best operation for LED lamps.


Minimum Level Trimming

The minimum setting for a dimmer can output a different voltage. The DRD Series Modules dim to 1% brightness when the dimmers output is 17V. Most dimmers will dim down to this level. For dimmers that do not dim down to this level, the light output of a fully dimmed fixture may not meet expectations.

Some dimmers can output significantly below this level. For these, the modules may dim less than 1% brightness, but may result in inconsistency between the fixtures. For example, some fixture may turn off while others remain dimly lit. To correct this, many dimmers offer some form of trimming to adjust the minimum level up or down. This can establish consistency between fixtures and is recommend for all dimmers. Please refer to the dimmers specification or installation sheet for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recommend the best dimmer to use with my DRD2 or DRD4 Modules?

Performance is guaranteed for a wide variety of dimmer manufacturers. However, our testing shows that the Lutron PRO series of dimmers provide exceptional dimming performance and flexibility. Models within the PRO series include the Maestro MA-PRO, RadioRA3 RRST-PRO and Caseta PD-10NXD.

 

I am using a Caseta PD-6WCL dimmer. It does not have a neutral wire connection and is rated for Incandescent/CFL/LED. Will this dimmer work well with the DRD2 or DRD4 Modules?

Yes. The Caseta dimmer provides excellent dimming performance when used with the DRD Series Modules. Refer to the Caseta instruction manual for details on trimming the minimum level if required.

 

Can I use my DRD2 and DRD4 Modules with a centralized dimming panel?

Yes. The DRD Series Modules have excellent performance when using a dimming panel from various vendors including Lutron, Crestron, Savant and Control4.

 

How many DRD2 or DRD4  Modules can I connect to my dimmer?

Dimmers rated specifically for LEDs will have a max load rating which can be used without any further derating to calculate the maximum number of fixtures.

If the dimmer does not have a published LED rating, the circuit should be limited to 50% of its normal rating, so a 600W dimmer should be limited to 300W LED load or 24 DRD2 modules rated at 12.5W each.

 

Can I connect a single DRD2 or DRD4  Module to my dimmer?

A single DRD2 or DRD4 Module will provide sufficient load for the dimmer to operate. When possible, a dimmer with a neutral wire connection should be used in this application to avoid any potential dimmer issues.

 

Still Have a Question?

If you’re still having dimmer compatibility issues, our highly-trained and experienced Customer Solutions is here to help. Simply complete our Contact form and a member will reply back via phone or email.

Located in our Los Angeles Headquarters, the Customer Solutions Team has direct access to our in-house engineers, guaranteeing you expert level trouble shooting.

 

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Insights Products
Turtle Power

Affordability without compromising design quality

March 1, 2022

Turtle Power

DMF’s commitment to a sustainable future drives our latest initiative: Sea Turtle Safe Lighting

UPDATE: DMF Lighting’s sustainable Turtle Friendly lighting technology has been added to the next generation DRD2 Fixed Downlight. All of the latest features in our next gen downlight, including integrated 0-10V dimming and field-changeable optics, is now available across our line of Turtle Friendly downlights and cylinders.

 

All life has a profound relationship with light. A light’s color temperature influences people’s productivity and comfort. For sea turtles, lighting can be the difference between life and death.

Journey to the Sea

As soon as they hatch, sea turtles hatchlings face a harrowing journey for survival. Turtle eggs are first nested in the sand on beaches. After hatching, the baby turtles must climb from beneath the sand to crawl to the ocean, all while avoiding predators like crabs and raccoons. Even once in the water, they remain prey to seabirds or sharks. Only 1 in 1,000 hatchlings will survive to adulthood.

 

But that’s just sea turtles natural predators. Today, hatchlings face an additional obstacle during their dash to the ocean, artificial light.

Beachfront Lighting

Sea turtles are phototactic, meaning they are attracted to light. Hatchlings will use the brightest light source, traditionally moonlight reflecting off the water, to move toward the ocean.

However, artificial lighting from nearby properties can cause disorientation, resulting in the death of thousands of hatchlings each year in Florida alone.

In response, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released guidelines to minimizing lighting’s impact on sea turtles to conform with state regulations, such as Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permits and Environmental Resource Permits (ERP).

The Three Golden Rules to Sea Turtle Lighting

Specifying sea turtle lighting is simple. For all property owners living adjacent to sea turtle nesting beaches, the FWC recommends following the three golden rules, Low-Shielded-Long.

Keep it Low

  • Fixtures must be mounted as low as possible to achieve required light levels
  • Bulbs must produce the lowest wattage/lumens necessary for the needed purpose

Keep it Shielded

  • Fixtures must be completely downward-directed
  • Fixtures must shield the bulb, lamp, or glowing lens from the beach

Keep it Long

  • Lamp/Bulb must produce only long wavelength light (560 nm)

To be effective, all three rules must be applied. They are all equally important!

DMF’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future

DMF values efficiency and sustainability, pushing us to design ever-more energy efficient lights and informing the materials we use to build our products. Our latest initiative is no different.
 
DMF engineers have taken our innovative downlights and reimagined them to conform with the golden rules of sea turtle lighting. Now you can have all the flexibility, performance, and quality of an M Series Residential LED Downlight or M Series LED Cylinder and still adhere to some of the most stringent of environmental regulations.
 
Learn more about the M Series Residential
Learn more about the M Series Cylinder
 

Download Spec Sheets:

Turtle Friendly M Series Cylinder

Turtle Friendly M Series Round Downlight

Turtle Friendly M Series Square Downlight

 

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News Technical
DMF Wins Product Innovation Award
New DRD Series recognized by Architectural SSL for Product Innovation
January 26, 2022

We are honored to have our next-generation DRD Series selected by Architectural SSL magazine as a Product Innovation Award winner. The distinguished panel of 18 designers and lighting specialists were especially impressed by the system’s high versatility and great flexibility.

“Modifications made easy. Swapping from fixed to adjustable is as easy as changing a light bulb.”
– Judging Panel

We designed a single product family that can support 98% of downlighting use cases and are proud to have it recognized by the lighting and design community.

About PIA

The Product Innovation Awards (PIA) recognizes innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures on the market, while also spotlighting the players behind the components that make up these light sources.

With judging and evaluation of products and systems conducted by a panel skilled in a product evaluation, the PIA program awards manufacturers based on attributes, qualities, functionality and/or performance beyond industry standards.

View the entire list of winners in the latest issue of Architectural SSL.

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Integrator
DID Wins CEDIA Award
DMF is proud to announce that the DID Series has been named the Best New Product by the CEDIA Awards.
October 7, 2021

 

DID WINS CEDIA AWARD

 

Honoring technical excellence and product innovation, the CEDIA Awards encompass nearly every aspect of the home technology industry, including hardware, software and projects. The DID was awarded Best New Hardware Product for its flexibility during and after installation. Its modular design allows it to adapt to changing homeowner preferences, future room designs, and even retrofits.

 

 

Winners were announced last week at the 2020 Americas CEDIA Awards Virtual Ceremony. Watch a brief clip of the DID being named the Best New Hardware Product.

 

About CEDIA Awards

The CEDIA Awards projects represent the finest in the design and installation of residential technology. From whole home audio to lighting systems, from dedicated home cinemas and media rooms to networking and automation solutions, you’re sure to find inspiration and ideas when it comes to custom electronics for the home.

These residential technology integrations are all built to ensure that the tech you’ll find here are aesthetically beautiful — if not invisible or hidden — and incredibly easy to use.

Simply put, this is what CEDIA members do best: Designing custom technology solutions to create for you a “Life Lived Best at Home.”

 

Learn more about the DID Series.

Contact us for more details, including preliminary specs and availability.

 

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Integrator
ProSource Learning Center
New ProSource Lighting Technology and Learning Center features the latest in DMF Lighting technology, including the award-winning DID Series.
October 7, 2021

 

 

PROSOURCE LEARNING CENTER

We are proud to partner with ProSource to be featured at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Lighting Technology and Learning Center. Located in the Dallas Market Center, the space provides an opportunity for retail and design-build customers to learn about lighting applications and advancements in an immersive setting.

DMF’s latest innovations, including the award-winning DID Series lighting modules, OneFrame and SquareFrame recessed lighting systems, the DCC LED Cylinder, and DRD5 LED downlights, are the perfect pairing for the new Learning Center.

“DMF Lighting impressed us right out of the gate with their unique OneFrame System, and we are thrilled that they are a part of the LTLC Experience Center,” said David Warfel, Chief Evangelist, Light Can Help You.

“We love the modularity and clean engineering of their products and chose their trimless fixtures because of their easy installation. We have been huge fans of the DRD4 adjustable LED module in our design practice and are even more excited about the integrator-only upgrade, the DID4.”

The Learning Center was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 23, 2021, at the start of the popular Lightovation trade show. Dave Workman, president and CEO of ProSource, presided at the opening festivities.

Eventually, the Learning Center will be available for hands-on, live Level 2 curriculum of the ProSource Lighting Technology Certification program, which was launched earlier this year through ProSource University.

DID Series

The all-new, award-winning DID Series improves on every major metric by which quality lighting is judged and delivers unmatched performance and adaptability. The DID Series was designed specifically to enhance the appearance and installation of home integration projects and is exclusively available through custom integration dealers.

DCC Cylinder

By combining a suite of customizable features with our highest performing LED modules yet, the DCC provides brilliant illumination and beautiful design versatile enough for whatever your project needs. The DCC centers around a modular LED lighting system, so it’s easy to specify, install and maintain.

DRD5S

The DRD5S redefines what’s possible for a surface mount downlight. Packed with technical breakthroughs, the ultra-thin DRD5S matches the elegance of a high-end recessed downlight. In addition, it’s more versatile because it can fit more applications, even those with limited plenum space.

About ProSource

ProSource is a cooperative, member-governed, not-for-profit buying group representing more than 550 specialty retailers and custom integrators. With annual sales of more than $6 billion, ProSource is the largest specialty and consumer-electronics merchandising group in the United States, which allows it to negotiate stronger programs with manufacturers, help independent dealers stay relevant to consumers, and keep the specialty A/V channel competitive. Learn more about ProSource.

 

 

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Integrator
The Orum Residence
DMF downlights accentuate the modern design of this dramatic LA residence.
October 7, 2021

 

THE ORUM RESIDENCE

 

DMF downlights accentuate the modern design of this dramatic LA residence.

 

Location: Los Angeles, California
Architect: SPF:architects
Lighting: Oculus Lighting Studio
Photography: Matthew Momberger, Bruce Damonte

 

Over 100 DMF fixtures are utilized throughout the Orum Residence, a three-level, 18,800-square-foot luxury home perched atop a Bel Air hilltop. Oculus Lighting Studio specified a combination of recessed and surface mount downlights to brightly illuminate this award winning project. With their minimal aesthetic, DMF downlights are the perfect choice for highlighting the project’s beautiful architecture and design.

 

 

About SPF: architects

SPF:a is an award-winning firm specializing in the design of small- and large-scale works that touch both the private and public spirit.

About Oculus Light Studio

Specializing in light and the environment, Oculus Light Studio is an architectural lighting design firm committed to the realization of original lighting concepts that enhance the spaces of which they are a part.

 

Learn more about SPF: architects

Visit the Orum Residence

Learn more about Oculus Light Studio

 

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Integrator
Warm Dim: Match the Mood to the Moment
Warm Dim gives people the flexibility to choose the light that’s right for them by dimming from vibrant, full-spectrum lighting to warm, comfortable illumination.
October 7, 2021

 

MATCH THE MOOD
TO THE MOMENT

 

At DMF, we’re dedicated to making spaces more
livable, more useful, and more comfortable.

 

People’s needs change constantly, even in the same room. They can be hard at work one moment, and entertaining friends the next. Warm Dim gives people the flexibility to choose the light that’s right for them by dimming from vibrant, full-spectrum lighting to warm, comfortable illumination.

 

Natural Light

Combining dimming with shifting color temperatures makes intuitive sense. After all, we often notice that light sources warm up as their intensity goes down in the natural world. At the core of Warm Dim is the profound human relationship with light and color.

 

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Comfort Without Compromise

DMF’s Warm Dim Technology transforms how your spaces look and feel without
sacrificing simplicity or performance. Warm Dim transitions from a bright and invit-
ing 3000K to a warm and intimate 1800K, maintaining a consistent 93+ CRI and
Energy Star rating throughout.

 

 

 

A Better Way to Dim

DMF’s Warm Dim has been thoughtfully engineered to create the right light for each situation. There’s minimal color temperature change at the high-end of the dimming curve so that daytime lighting remains vibrant and unaffected. Once dimmed below 50% light output, the color temperature gradually warms to provide the personal, intimate ambiance desired in the evening.

 

As needs change, light
should flex to meet them.

Unlike other warm dimming products, DMF’s Warm Dim doesn’t rely on discrete LEDs or complicated control systems. Our modules are powered by one premium COB chip that utilizes color mixing phosphors to produce a relaxing glow as it dims while maintaining DMF’s trademark quality and ease-of-use. Impressively, it accomplishes all this from the control a single standard dimming switch.

 

 

More Options, Better Spaces

Warm Dim is part of the modular, unified DMF downlighting system that gives you the flexibility to light an entire project. You can swap out a Warm Dim downlight for an adjustable, or change the trim, all without missing a beat.

 

 

 

 

Warm Dim LED Modules

DMF’s Warm Dim technology is available in our highly modular, exceptionally capable downlights. View product Spec Sheets for more details, including full specifications, photometry data and recommended dimmers.

Warm Dim empowers people to maximize their productivity and wellness, enables businesses to put their customers in the right state of mind, and enhances homeowners’ ability to make any space more inviting in an instant.

To learn more about DMF’s Warm Dim Technology, please contact us at: info@dmflighting.com.