Virtual Skylight for Wellness & Productivity

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Circadian Sky Cloud Installation in Open Office

Description

The Circadian Sky Cloud System is a modular, suspended array of integrated LED panels—tunable Circadian Sky plus high‑CRI white—that recreates blue‑sky and sunset effects. It elevates visual comfort and supports circadian alignment across offices, lobbies, classrooms, studios, healthcare, retail and hospitality.

Key Features: Dynamic 2200K-40,000K CCT; automated geo-located scheduling; Casambi/DALI/DMX/0-10V control; integral drivers; 5-year warranty; TÜV/UL certified.

Applications: Open offices, lobbies, meeting rooms, education, healthcare, retail/hospitality, creative studios. Armstrong FORMATIONS® compatible.

MODEL

CS-Cloud

CLOUD SIZE

C610 - 6' - 10'

C66 - 6' - 6'
C68 - 6' - 8'
C610 - 6' - 10'
C612 - 6' - 12'
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SKY ARRANGEMENT

CSWB - Center strip with border

CSWB - Center strip with border
CSNB - Center strip no border
CMB - Center Max with border
AS - All Sky

WHITE CCT

4000K - Neutral

3000K - Soft warm
3500K - Soft neutral
4000K - Neutral
5000K - Daylight
6500K - Cool

CONTROLS

CSB - Casambi

CSB - Casambi
010VC - 10V 1 Channel
10V2C - 0-10V 2 Channel
DT - DALI-2 DT8 TC
DMX - DMX

PROGRAM CODE

P0000 - Dimmer Only

P0000 - Dimmer Only
P0001 - Wall-clock based cycle
P0002 - Solar-clock based cycle

Example Specification Code: CS-Cloud-C610-CSWB-4000K-CSB-P0000

CS-Cloud (Model) - C610 (6'×10' Size) - CSWB (Center Strip w/Border) - 4000K (White CCT) - CSB (Casambi) - P0000 (Dimmer Only)

Armstrong Foundation: Integrates with FORMATIONS® Cloud systems (15 standard sizes). Uses AXIOM® trim and proven suspension infrastructure.

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Input & Output

All sizes: 110–277VAC | 92–98 CRI | 2200–40,000K CCT

PANEL TYPE	POWER/PANEL	LUMENS/PANEL
CIRCADIAN SKY	45W	2,610
WHITE PANEL	32W	5,000

Installation Features

Mounting & Installation

Suspended cloud system with adjustable cable mounting
Compatible with 2'×2' Armstrong panels
Field-configurable layout patterns
Integral drivers for simplified installation
Recessed housing with 8× 1/2" K.O. for easy conduit/Romex entry
UL-listed Insulated Contact (IC-Rated)

Armstrong System Dimensions

Panel module: 24" × 24" (nominal 600mm × 600mm)
AXIOM Vector trim heights: 2", 4", or 6"
Suspension cables: 12" to 120" adjustable
Minimum clearance above cloud: 18" for access
12 gauge hanger wire suspension system

Dynamic CCT & Control System

Dynamic CCT: Automatic 2200K-40,000K adjustment with geo-located scheduling (customizable).
SkySync Compatible (Dec 2025): Real-time sky matching (details).
Full specs at innerscene.com/circadian-sky.

Unified Control

Single external signal (Casambi/DALI/DMX/0-10V) manages entire cloud:

Circadian Sky: Auto CCT + dimming
White Panels: Dimming only (fixed CCT)
One control connection required

CCT Specifications

Circadian Sky: 2200K-40,000K dynamic
White: Fixed 2700K-6500K (per spec)
Dimming: 0.1%-100% both types
Schedule + manual override

System Specifications

Integral drivers included for both panel types
Input voltage: 110-277 VAC and 155-431 VDC
Emergency: 24 VDC for Central Battery
Certified to UL standards by TÜV
5-year warranty on all components
L70 100,000 hours rated life

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Control Options

Casambi (CSB)

Wireless mesh network with app control. Zone-based wireless sync between fixtures.

DALI-2 DT8 (DT)

Digital addressable interface with tunable white control capabilities.

DMX512 (DMX)

Professional control for architectural and entertainment applications.

0-10V Options

10V1C: Single channel dimming
10V2C: Dual channel for independent CCT/intensity control

Zone Control: One "Primary" fixture per zone is wired to external control. Other fixtures in the zone wirelessly mirror the primary's settings, reducing installation complexity.

Armstrong FORMATIONS® Integration

FORMATIONS® Compatibility

Compatible with FORMATIONS Squares & Rectangles
Supports 15 standard sizes (6'×6' to 14'×14')
AXIOM® Vector Trim (2", 4", 6" heights)
AXIOM® Knife Edge options available

Structural Specifications

Panel module: 24" × 24" (600mm × 600mm)
Suspension cables: 12" to 120" adjustable
Weight capacity: 2.5 lbs/sq ft
Min. clearance above: 18"

Installation Features

Pre-engineered kit design
50% faster installation time
No special tools required
Integrated cable management

Grid System Compliance

IBC seismic categories A-F
ASTM E580 wind uplift tested
NFPA Life Safety Code compliant
10-year grid system warranty

Cloud Size Configurations

Size	Dimensions	Panels	Applications
6' Series	6'-9/16" × 6'-9/16" to 6'-9/16" × 14'-9/16"	9-21	Private offices, small meetings
8' Series	8'-9/16" × 8'-9/16" to 8'-9/16" × 14'-9/16"	16-28	Conference rooms, waiting areas
10' Series	10'-9/16" × 10'-9/16" to 10'-9/16" × 14'-9/16"	25-35	Open offices, collaboration
12'+ Series	12'-9/16" × 12'-9/16" to 14'-9/16" × 14'-9/16"	36-49	Lobbies, large open areas

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Technical Resources

Product Information

FORMATIONS Cloud Systems:
armstrongceilings.com/formations-accent-clouds
Configuration Tool:
armstrongceilings.com/formations-squares-rectangles

Installation Documentation

Installation Guide (PDF):
Download FORMATIONS Installation Guide
Seismic Details:
armstrongceilings.com/seismic

Design Tools & Support

CAD/BIM Files:
Available at armstrongceilings.com
Technical Support:
1-877-276-7876 | [email protected]
Project Calculator:
armstrongceilings.com/project-calculators