Pierlite Aether LED Troffer

Pierlite has launched the Aether LED Troffer, a UV-C/HEPA air-purifying luminaire designed to proactively inactivate and remove harmful pathogens from the air.

Engineered in Australia, the troffer luminaire is designed for easy installation in modular ceiling grids common in education, commercial, healthcare and hospitality environments.

Aether differs from conventional air purifiers in that it inactivates viruses and kills bacteria. As well as providing traditional lighting capabilities, Aether is equipped with a three-step ventilation system that actively circulates air and scrubs it of harmful pathogens in a concealed chamber using ultraviolet (UV-C) LED and HEPA disinfectant technology.

Using a quiet, long-lasting motor in Aether’s inlet grill, the fitting continuously draws in air from its surrounding environment. Once inside the concealed chamber, the air passes through ultraviolet (UV-C) radiation, damaging the DNA of harmful airborne pathogens and rendering them ineffective. The air then passes through a medical-grade HEPA H13 filter, emitting clean, safe air from its air outlet on the opposite side of the fitting.

The Aether fitting can also be equipped with IoT sensors and controls, providing users with features including real-time air quality, energy usage and occupancy analytics. The Aether troffer is powered by a 20 W DC motor and achieves a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 170 m³/h.

Pierlite has received third-party clinical validation supporting Aether’s efficacy from Australian, German and Chinese laboratories.