Novex Lighting Catalogue -
This is a fascinating feature to explore, because Noxeq (often stylized as NOXEQ, formerly Noxec/Noxel) is a UK-based architectural lighting manufacturer known for its hyper-minimalist, geometric, and technically precise designs.
If you open their catalogue, one particularly interesting and distinctive feature stands out compared to brands like iGuzzini or Flos:
9. Digital Version Tips (PDF)
- Search for
NL-orNXLto jump to product codes. - Bookmark the symbol legend and order code builder.
- Use layer view – Some PDFs have clickable table of contents.
The Aqua Pro Series
Rated at IP66 (dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets) and IK08 (impact resistant), the Aqua Pro series is the standard choice for:
- Underground car parks
- Cold storage rooms
- Food processing plants
- Undercover awnings
What makes the Aqua Pro entry in the Novex Lighting catalogue so valuable is the inclusion of stainless steel clips and hinges as standard. In coastal or chemical environments, where standard galvanized steel rusts within months, Novex’s commitment to marine-grade materials ensures a 5+ year lifespan. novex lighting catalogue
1. Identify the Correct Catalogue Type
Novex typically separates products by application. First, ensure you have the right document:
- Architectural/Decorative – Hotels, retail, offices, homes.
- Industrial – Warehouses, factories, high bays.
- Outdoor/Street – Bollards, floodlights, area lighting.
- Emergency/Safety – Exit signs, backup inverters.
- Linear/Track – LED strips, track heads, profiles.
Tip: Look for the colour-coded tabs or icons on the cover or first few pages.
Chapter 6: How to Use the Catalogue for Your Next Tender
If you are writing a lighting specification, the Noxec catalogue acts as a safe harbor. A specifier can write: "Luminaires shall meet or exceed Noxec NX-DL7 performance criteria: depth ≤55mm, CRI >90, L80 >50,000 hrs, driver with 0-10V dimming to 1%." This is a fascinating feature to explore, because
Because the data is reliable, electrical contractors rarely submit change orders on Noxec specs. That reliability is the catalogue’s true value proposition.
So, what makes this "interesting" compared to others?
| Feature | Typical Premium Brand (e.g., IGuzzini, Delta) | Noxeq's Distinctive Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Aperture size | 40-60mm downlight | 10-25mm razor slot | | Module change | Requires tools, disassembly | Magnetic, tool-free, 2 seconds | | Beam control | Fixed lens or screw-in reflector | Snap-in asymmetric, wall-wash, louvre | | Ceiling depth needed | 100-150mm typical | 55-75mm shallow plenum (works in metal decking) |
3. Outdoor & Flood Lighting
Security and landscape lighting require durability. The catalogue’s outdoor section features floodlights, wall packs, and bollards. Search for NL- or NXL to jump to product codes
- Durability specs: IP65 and IK10 ratings are standard here.
- Applicable uses: Car parks, stadium perimeters, and garden pathways.
Chapter 5: What’s Missing? (The Honest Review)
No catalogue is perfect. The Noxec offering has two weaknesses a specifier should know:
- Decorative lighting is absent. You will find no crystal chandeliers or fabric shades. Noxec is strictly technical. For a restaurant needing ambient "mood" pendants, you will need a second vendor.
- Lead times. Buried in the terms at the back: bespoke CCTs (e.g., 3500K) add 10-14 business days. The standard 3000K and 4000K ship immediately from regional hubs (Chicago, Rotterdam, Shanghai), but deviations slow down.
8. Quick Troubleshooting (if using a printed copy)
| Problem | Likely cause in catalogue | |---------|----------------------------| | Not bright enough | Chose lumens too low for ceiling height | | Glare | Missing diffuser or incorrect UGR value (>22 for offices) | | Flicker | Non-dimmable driver used with dimmer | | Outdoor failure | IP rating too low (e.g., IP20 outdoors) |