Kurt Versen

Kurt Versen offers their fixtures in two options: fixed function and flex function. The flex option can change from below in the field. Its adjustments are tool-less and lockable.All of their fixtures are offered with a plug and play feature that allows you to switch different technologies while using the same housing. With a multi-source platform, the fixtures can be specified with remote phosphor, PAR LED or MR-16 MH. Kurt Versen has put a lot of effort into incorporating the option of a medium screw base for PAR LEDs with all of their fixtures. Although because of this feature, the housing is quite large making it difficult to use them on projects where space is limited. They do offer a shallow housing which works better for most projects but also limits some of the options the larger housing affords. One issue we noticed with using the PAR LEDs with a recessed fixture is that you see multiple lines from the multiple LEDs because of how it interacts with the reflector. However, the medium screw base fixture is half the price of the remote phosphor version which helps when the budget is limited. They are also UL listed for screw in bases and offer a 25watt current limiter for each fixture to regulate socket wattage. All of the fixtures come with 0-10V dimming standard and can also be specified for Lutron 1% dimming with a $65 adder. Kurt Versen had a nice fixture they showed us which had a dual function of wall washing and a down light. The wall wash portion had a nice wide throw that allows a two to one spacing. The other wall washers that they showed all had a harsh line an inch to an inch and a half to the top which would require extra care for installation to ensure they are all installed at the same level. Kurt Versen showed off their finish options that are all offered standard. The SoftSheen finish mixes the anomaly of colors nicely and is in between the clear and their Softglow options. The Softglow option has a higher surface brightness and the colors were more noticeable. The specular finish had quite a bit more color anomalies. Another big feature they have invested time into is their heat sink technology and its efficiency in dispersing heat to ensure long life. They are also able to pull the heat from the front as well as the back. Some of the new products they are coming out with include a square surface LED fixture; the round version is available now. They are also working with Xicato to come out with a narrow beam option as well as a 3000 lumen package.

Kurt Versen