NORA LIGHTING NM2-2RDC 2Inch M2 Round LED Downlight Owner’s Manual
- June 10, 2024
- NORA LIGHTING
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NM2-2RDC
2″ M2 Round LED Recessed Downlight
Source: 6W, 8W or 10W LED
400lm, 600lm or 850lm
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
M2 downlight series features quality and convenience with easy installation for insulated or non-insulated applications. Luminaires can be configured into multiple options with trim accessories and produces over 850 lumens.
FEATURES
- No housing required – IC Air-Tight rated
- Easy installation for remodel or new construction applications
- Variety of trim accessories to configure desired appearance
- Quick disconnect allows for extended lengths
- 400lm, 600lm or 850lm LED packages
- 2700K, 3000K or 4000K @ 90+ CRI
- Triac or ELV dimming
- 5-year limited warranty
- ENERGY STAR certified
- cETLus Listed for Damp Locations
SPECIFICATION
Construction: Die-cast aluminum trims available in matte black or matte
powder white finish. Open downlight includes a reflector with the same finish
as trim; optional field changeable accessories are available; square trim,
pinhole trim, wall wash trim, reflector inserts or baffle inserts.
Air Flow Restriction: Luminaire has factory installed gasket to restrict
airflow from room into ceiling plenum to <2CFM (cubic feet per minute) in
accordance with ASTM283 Air-Tight requirements.
Clearance: IC rated luminaires are rated for direct contact with
insulation (not spray foam insulation), no minimum clearance is required.
Junction Box: Prewired junction box includes quick connect to LED
fixtures for ease of installation. Junction box includes two (400lm/600lm) or
four (850lm) 1/2″ trade size knockouts and snap on cover with 7″ quick connect
wire. Luminaire includes 5″ (400lm/600lm) or 4″ (850lm) quick connect wire.
Mounting: No housing is required, two tensions steel spring clips secure
luminaire to ceiling. Accommodates ceiling thickness up to 3/4″. New
construction frame-in kit is available, see accessories.
| ELECTRICAL | 40 | 60 | 85 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 120V | ||
| Input Power | 6W | 8W | 10W |
| Color Temperature | 2700K or 3000K | 2700K, 3000K, 4000K | 2700K or 3000K |
| CRI | 90+ CRI | ||
| Dimming | Triac / ELV | ||
| Operating Temp. | 40°C max. | 25°C max. | |
| Beam Spread | 36° Flood | ||
| Lifetime | 60,000 hours @ L70 |
Trims: M2 series is available in three lumen outputs with LED driver.
Round trims can be converted to baffles, pinholes or wall wash in the field
with optional trims and inserts.
OPTIONAL TRIM ACCESSORIES
NM2-2REFL: Reflector Insert
for NM2-2RDC, Black or Haze
NM2-2BAF: Baffle Insert for
NM2-2RDC, Black or White
NM2-2RPH: Round Pinhole Trim
for NM2-2RDC, Black or White
NM2-2RW: Round Wall Wash
Trim for NM2-2RDC, Black or White
NM2-2SDT: Square Trim for
NM2-2RDC, Black or White
OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
NF-R246: Universal New
Construction Frame-In
NM2-MLS1: One Head Multiple
Lighting System Plate
NM2-MLS2: Two Head Multiple
Lighting System Plate
NM2-MLS3: Three Head
Multiple Lighting System Plate
NM2-2R-F: New Construction
Frame-In Plate
NM2-EW-4: 4′ Quick Connect
Linkable Extension Cable
NM2-EW-10: 10′ Quick
Connect Linkable Extension Cable
LABELS AND LISTINGS
- cETLus Listed for Damp Locations
- ENERGY STAR certified
- 5-Year Limited Warranty
- FCC compliant
- Certified to the high efficacy requirements of California Title 24 JA8-2019
2″ M2 Round LED Recessed Downlight
Trim Type
NM2-2RDC = 2″ Round Downlight| Lumens / Wattage
40 = 400lm / 6W
60 = 600lm / 8W
85 = 850lm / 10W
60 = 600lm / 8W| Color Temperature / CRI
27 = 2700K / 90 CRI
30 = 3000K / 90 CRI
40 = 4000K / 90 CRI| Finish
BB = Matte Black
MPW = Matte Powder White
MPW = Matte Powder White
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M2 Trim Accessories
Accessory Type
NM2-2REFL = Reflector for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2BAF = Baffle for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2RPH = Round Pinhole Trim for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2RW = Round Wall Wash Trim for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2SDT = Square Trim for NM2-2RDC| Finish
B = Matte Black
HZ = Haze
B = Matte Black
MPW = Matte Powder White
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PRODUCT IMAGES AND DIMENSIONS
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NM2-2RDCXXXXBB
400lm or 600lm
Matte Black| NM2-2RDC85XXMPW
850lm
Matte Powder White
NM2-2REFL
Reflector Insert| NM2-2BAF
Baffle Insert
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NM2-2RPH
Round Pinhole Trim| NM2-2RW
Round Wall Wash Trim
NM2-2SDT
Square Trim
Optional Mounting Accessories
Accessory Type
NM2-MLS1 = One Head MLS Plate
NM2-MLS2 = Two Head MLS Plate
NM2-MLS3 = Three Head MLS Plate
NF-R246 = Universal New Construction Frame-In
NM2-2R-F = New Construction Frame-In Plate
NM2-EW-4 = 4’ Quick Connect Extension Cable
NM2-EW-10 = 10’ Quick Connect Extension Cable| Finish
BB = Matte Black
MPW = Matte Powder White
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Example: NM2-2RDC6030MPW = 2″ M2 Round LED Recessed Downlight, 600lm / 8W, 3000K / 90 CRI, Matte Powder White
Accessories
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Reflector/Baffle Insert for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2REFLB – Matte Black Reflector
NM2-2REFLHZ – Haze Reflector
NM2-2BAFB – Matte Black Baffle
NM2-2BAFMPW – Matte Powder White Baffle
Replaces the reflector included with
NM2-2RDC downlight| Square Trim for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2SDTB – Matte Black
NM2-2SDTMPW – Matte Powder White
Converts the round trim included with NM2-2RDC downlight into a square trim|
Round Pinhole Trim for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2RPHB – Matte Black
NM2-2RPHMPW – Matte Powder White
Converts the round trim included with NM2-2RDC downlight into a round pinhole|
Round Wall Wash Trim for NM2-2RDC
NM2-2RWB – Matte Black
NM2-2RWMPW – Matte Powder White
Converts the round trim included with
NM2-2RDC downlight into a round wall wash
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Multiple Lighting System Plates
NM2-MLS1B – 1 Head / Matte Black
NM2-MLS1MPW – 1 Head / Matte Powder White
NM2-MLS2B – 2 Head / Matte Black
NM2-MLS2MPW – 2 Head / Matte Powder White
NM2-MLS3B – 3 Head / Matte Black
NM2-MLS3MPW – 3 Head / Matte Powder White
Converts multiple round LED luminaires into
multiple lighting system without a large housing.| New Construction Frame-In
Plate
NM2-2R-F
For new construction pre-wiring and easier layout planning.
| Quick Connect Extension Linkable Cables
NM2-EW-4 – 4’ Cable
NM2-EW-10 – 10’ Cable
Use to extend the length between luminaire and driver enclosure. Can be
connected together to create custom lengths. Maximum length between luminaire
and driver is 40’.| Universal New Construction Frame-In
NF-R246
Universal new construction frame-in can be used to assist installing can-less
recessed downlighting.
Luminaire Examples
Test Information
Test Number: NTR11363
Part Number: NM2-2RDC4027MPW
Beam Spread: 36° Flood
Lumens: 445lm
Wattage: 6.2W
Efficacy: 72lpw
CCT / CRI: 2700K / 90 CRI
Spacing Criteria (0º-180): 0.6
Spacing Criteria (90º-270): 0.6
Illuminance at a Distance
| Distance from Luminaire | FC at Nadir | Beam Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | 261fc | 1′-4″ |
| 4′ | 65.3fc | 2′-7″ |
| 6′ | 29fc | 3′-11″ |
| 8′ | 16.3fc | 5′-2″ |
| 10′ | 10.4fc | 6′-6″ |
Zonal Lumen Summary
| Zone | Lumens | %Luminaire |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 387 | 86.8 |
| 0-40 | 418 | 93.7 |
| 0-60 | 436 | 97.9 |
| 0-90 | 443 | 99.6 |
| 90-180 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 0-180 | 445 | 100 |
Candela Table
| Vertical Angles | Candela |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1044 |
| 5 | 993 |
| 15 | 645 |
| 25 | 264 |
| 35 | 42 |
| 45 | 14 |
Test Information
Test Number: NTR11350
Part Number: NM2-2RDC4030MPW
Beam Spread: 37° Flood
Lumens: 464lm
Wattage: 6.23W
Efficacy: 75lpw
CCT / CRI: 3000K / 90 CRI
Spacing Criteria (0º-180): 0.62
Spacing Criteria (90º-270): 0.62
Illuminance at a Distance
| Distance from Luminaire | FC at Nadir | Beam Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | 248fc | 1′-4″ |
| 4′ | 61.9fc | 2′-8″ |
| 6′ | 27.5fc | 4′ |
| 8′ | 15.5fc | 5′-5″ |
| 10′ | 9.9fc | 6′-8″ |
Zonal Lumen Summary
| Zone | Lumens | %Luminaire |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 393 | 84.7 |
| 0-40 | 434 | 93.5 |
| 0-60 | 455 | 98 |
| 0-90 | 464 | 99.9 |
| 90-180 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 0-180 | 464 | 100 |
Candela Table
| Vertical Angles | Candela |
|---|---|
| 0 | 990 |
| 5 | 950 |
| 15 | 639 |
| 25 | 272 |
| 35 | 51 |
| 45 | 15 |
Test Information
Test Number: NTR11351
Part Number: NM2-2RDC6027MPW
Beam Spread: 37° Flood
Lumens: 594lm
Wattage: 7.8W
Efficacy: 76lpw
CCT / CRI: 2700K / 90 CRI
Spacing Criteria (0º-180): 0.62
Spacing Criteria (90º-270): 0.6
Illuminance at a Distance
| Distance from Luminaire | FC at Nadir | Beam Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | 327fc | 1′-4″ |
| 4′ | 81.9fc | 2′-8″ |
| 6′ | 36.4fc | 4′ |
| 8′ | 20.5fc | 5′-5″ |
| 10′ | 13.1fc | 6′-8″ |
Zonal Lumen Summary
| Zone | Lumens | % Luminaire |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 505 | 85 |
| 0-40 | 557 | 93.7 |
| 0-60 | 582 | 97.9 |
| 0-90 | 593 | 99.8 |
| 90-180 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 0-180 | 594 | 100 |
Candela Table
| Vertical Angles | Candela |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1310 |
| 5 | 1251 |
| 15 | 847 |
| 25 | 359 |
| 35 | 85 |
| 45 | 19 |
Test Information
Test Number: NTR11351
Part Number: NM2-2RDC6030MPW
Beam Spread: 36° Flood
Lumens: 641lm
Wattage: 8.1W
Efficacy: 79lpw
CCT / CRI: 3000K / 90 CRI
Spacing Criteria (0º-180): 0.6
Spacing Criteria (90º-270): 0.6
Illuminance at a Distance
| Distance from Luminaire | FC at Nadir | Beam Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | 368fc | 1′-4″ |
| 4′ | 92.1fc | 2′-7″ |
| 6′ | 40.9fc | 3′-11″ |
| 8′ | 23fc | 5′-2″ |
| 10′ | 14.7fc | 6′-6″ |
Zonal Lumen Summary
| Zone | Lumens | %Luminaire |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 547 | 85.4 |
| 0-40 | 597 | 93.2 |
| 0-60 | 626 | 97.8 |
| 0-90 | 639 | 99.8 |
| 90-180 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 0-180 | 641 | 100 |
Candela Table
| Vertical Angles | Candela |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1473 |
| 5 | 1403 |
| 15 | 909 |
| 25 | 372 |
| 35 | 67 |
| 45 | 21 |
Test Information
Test Number: NTR1431
Part Number: NM2-2RDC8530MPW
Beam Spread: 38° Flood
Lumens: 882lm
Wattage: 10.18W
Efficacy: 87lpw
CCT / CRI: 3000K / 90 CRI
Spacing Criteria (0º-180): 0.62
Spacing Criteria (90º-270): 0.62
Illuminance at a Distance
| Distance from Luminaire | FC at Nadir | Beam Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | 476fc | 1′-5″ |
| 4′ | 119fc | 2′-8″ |
| 6′ | 52.9fc | 4′-1″ |
| 8′ | 29.7fc | 5′-6″ |
| 10′ | 19fc | 6′-11″ |
Zonal Lumen Summary
| Zone | Lumens | %Luminaire |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30 | 757 | 85.9 |
| 0-40 | 824 | 93.4 |
| 0-60 | 864 | 98 |
| 0-90 | 880 | 99.8 |
| 90-180 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 0-180 | 882 | 100 |
Candela Table
| Vertical Angles | Candela |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1904 |
| 5 | 1824 |
| 15 | 1246 |
| 25 | 540 |
| 35 | 88 |
| 45 | 27 |
6505 Gayhart Street, Commerce, CA 90040
Tel 800.686.6672
www.noralighting.com
e-mail:nora@noralighting.com
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