CYPHER®

CYPHER®
A R C H I T E C T U R A L A R E A L I G H T I N G

“To create, inspire and nurture
excellence in each other.”
Energy Efficiency
The Cypher uses
electrical energy in the
most efficient possible
way. The reflectors are
designed to direct the
illumination to the surface
with no stray light which
translates into wasted
energy. A wide variety of
lamp and ballast systems
gives you more energy
efficient design choices.
The result is
more light with less
energy consumption.
Longevity
AAL manufactures all its
products to have a life
span as long as the
building or space they
illuminate. The primary
material used for all our
products is aluminum to
resist corrosion and the
need for maintenance.
Aluminum will not need
the periodic refinishing
required of steel products
that will eventually rust
and corrode. All our internal
parts and fasteners
are made of aluminum or
stainless steel. The lamp
enclosures are kept dust
free and dry to prevent
light degradation and
maintain a high level of
energy efficiency.
Sustainability
Our products are
developed with recycling
and resource management
in mind.We recycle
all incoming packaging
materials. Our products
are shipped in easy to
recycle packaging
materials. Our state of the
art finishing system uses
eco friendly cleansing and
preparation chemicals that
are harmless enough to
send to the drain without
further processing. Our
powder coating process
eliminates the release of
volatile chemicals into the
atmosphere. The Cypher,
like all AAL products, is
made with renewable
materials such as aluminum
and stainless steel.
Printed on recycled paper.

CYPHER®
The precision optical system combines a reflector and refractor
for smooth, even illumination for floodlighting and indirect
lighting.

Contents
Define with Light ................ 6.
Optical Design ................... 8
Mounting Configurations...10
Lamp Options ..................11
Design Details ..................12
Options ............................13
180° Option ......................14
Pendant Mount.................15
Applications ......................16
Ordering Information .........18
Dimensions ...................... 20
Specifications .................. 21
Lamp Specifications ........ 22
Photometry ...................... 23

design
with
light
Three precision instruments designed to
address all floodlighting tasks.
Cypher
• Wide, even illumination
• Refractor plus reflector optical systems
• T-6, ED-17 and ED-28 lamps 70 to 250 watts
• Electronic and pulse start ballasts
Uses:
• Indirect lighting
• Wall wash and graze surfaces
• Wide spacing for lighting broad surfaces
• Sign lighting
Pivot
• Asymmetric, forward throw optics
• High efficiency fluorescent lamps
• Single or continuous rows
• Dimming
Uses:
• Wash or graze surfaces
• Sign lighting
• Uplight ceilings
• Continuous perimeter lighting
OCULUS
• High intensity axial beam optics
• Field adjustable beam pattern
• Round or elliptical shape with lenses
• T6 + ED-17 metal halide lamps
• LED
Uses:
• Highlight architectural features
• Ground, wall or ceiling mounting
• Scallop surfaces

CYPHER
The Cypher is designed
for wall washing, wall
grazing and illuminating
large spaces. Place a
smooth, even expanse
of light on a surface
without hot spots.
A perfect complement
to the Oculus floodlight,
for directing an
intense focused beam
for highlighting and
accenting.
Wall washing
Wall grazing
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Define with light
The Cypher’s optical
system sets a new
standard for indirect
lighting. The refractor lens
eliminates the hot spot on
the ceiling for soft, even
illumination.
The Cypher’s refractor
lens minimizes glare for
illuminating pedestrian
areas.
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Optical Design
CYPHER
The Cypher solves the problem of the lamp’s exposed,
uncontrolled arc tube design of other luminaires used for
wall washing and indirect lighting.
The Cypher’s specular reflector
provides energy efficiency and a precise
beam pattern, while the optical
glass refractor smooths the direct and
reflected light beams.
The result is very even illumination of
vertical and horizontal surfaces.
Other floodlights suffer from
striations projected by the lamp’s arc
tube. The uncontrolled beam results in
uneven rendering of the surface. The
ratio of minimum to maximum candela
values, which the eye sees, is much
higher due to the “hot spot” created
by the arc tube.
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Cypher advantage
Compare the performance of the Cypher’s optical design versus a typical floodlight on this twenty five foot high wall. Four hundred
watt metal halide lamps are used for the comparison.
other floodlights
Cypher
At four feet from the wall, the typical floodlight produces a blotchy surface with a fast fall off
of the light. Striations are a result of the lamp and reflector.
At four feet from the wall, the Cypher’s dual optical system produces evenly illuminated
surfaces without the striations or sharp cutoff on the sides.
At twelve feet from the wall, the typical floodlight still projects lamp and reflector images on
the wall. The light levels falls off dramatically.
At twelve feet from the wall , the Cypher produces smooth, even rendering of the wall with a
higher level of usable light.
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Mounting options
CYPHER
The separate ballast and lamp modules protect the ballast from the high lamp temperatures
allowing for unlimited mounting configurations.
Indirect lighting
Graze walls
Wash walls
Graze surfaces
Render walls or facades
Illuminate entries
& stairs
Illuminate paths & egress
Sign lighting
Illuminate tunnels
& corridors
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Lamp options
The Cypher can be used with metal halide, high pressure sodium
and high output compact fluorescent lamps
T-6 • 70-150 Wa t t s G12 Ba s e
Ceramic metal halide lamps - CDM (Philips MasterColor ® )
• Accurate color rendering of people and merchandise
• Stable color rendition over the life of the lamp ±200° K
• Unique base ensures CDM lamps are always used
for relamping
• Higher maintained lumen output and energy efficiency
than standard metal halide lamps
ED-17 • 70-150 Wa t t s
Me d i um Ba s e
Available in standard and ceramic
metal halide versions
• Good to excellent color rendition
• Ballasts are pulse start for faster starts
and longer life
• Energy efficient
• Electronic ballasts (optional) provide longer lamp life
and stable color
ED-18, ED-28, T-15 • 200-250 Wa t t s
Mo g u l Ba s e
• Better color rendition than high pressure
sodium lamps
• Pulse start ballast/lamp for 250 watt models
provide higher maintained lumen output and
longer lamp life than standard lamps
Co m p a c t Fl u o r e s c e n t • 57-120 Wa t t s
High output fluorescent Hex tube lamps
• Excellent color rendition in 3000 to 4100 K
• -20°C starting temperature, electronic ballast
• Instant starting and restarting for egress applications
• 20,000 hour lamp life (Phillips, 60, 85 & 120 watt)
• 12,000 hour lamp life (GE, 57 or 70 watt)
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Design details
CYPHER
• Die cast aluminum
construction
• Stainless steel hardware
• IP rating of 66
Tempered, molded glass
refractor lens
Specular reflector module
Silicone gaskets for a watertight seal
Brushed stainless steel arms
Separate ballast module allows for wall
and ceiling mounting without over heating
the ballast components
The ballast is mounted on a removable
plate for easy servicing
Die cast mounting plate can be field drilled
in six locations for surface mounted conduit
The arm can
be fixed at 90°
increments for
various mounting
applications.
The lamp
module can
be rotated 180°
for precise aiming.
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Options
The optional hoods are integrated with the lens assembly. The lens and hood are removed as
a unit for relamping. The close to the wall yoke mounting version requires a remote ballast.
Shielding Hood
Perforated Hood
Shielding Hood with 2 Adjustable Louvers
Yoke Mount (YK)
Other options include a color filter holder and rock guard.
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Symmetric optics
CYPHER
Illuminate a full one hundred eighty
degrees with the optional symmetric
optical system. The optics consist of a
reflector system internal glass refractor
the external glass refractor lens.
The internal refractor (below) spreads
the light evenly and reduces glare,
especially important with high wattage
lamps. The Cypher’s segregated
ballast design allows
mounting on walls and ceilings without
overheating the electrical components.
Applications include:
• Corridors
• Tunnels
• Atriums
• Canopies
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Pendant mounting
Illuminate any surface in the space with the flexible mounting and aiming of the Cypher. The
pendant mounting option can be used to avoid obstructions and target multiple surfaces
from one point.
Both pendant options are designed for interior or exterior use. Use twin Cyphers with the
180° option for direct-indirect illumination of interior spaces.
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CYPHER
Use the Cypher for interior
as well as exterior lighting
tasks. Shown above is a
wall wash application.
The Cypher can also be
used as an indirect source
to highlight the structure
and illuminate the ground.
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CYPHER Ordering Information
examples of complete ordering information
1 Catalog No. 2 color 3 option 4 mounting options
CPH-150MHT6EB BLK SHD
CPH-400PSMH WHT • MST
CPH-PL70 Wht PRF
Catalog numbers with ballast
t-6 ceramic metal halide lamps
CPH-70mht6 G12 base, 70 watt 120/277volt magnetic ballast
CPH-150mht6 G12 base, 150 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
CPH-70mht6eB G12 base, 70 watt lamp, electronic ballast, 120 through 277 volts
CPH-150mht6eB G12 base, 150 watt lamp, electronic ballast, 120 or 277 volts
ed-17 standard or ceramic metal halide lamps
CPH-70mh Medium base, 70 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
CPH-100mh Medium base, 100 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
CPH-150mh Medium base, 150 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
CPH-70mheB Medium base, 70 watt lamp, electronic ballast 120 through 277 volts
CPH-100mheB Medium base, 100 watt lamp, electronic ballast 120 through 277 volts
CPH-150mheB Medium base, 150 watt lamp, electronic ballast 120 or 277 volts
ed-28 or T-15 metal halide lamps
CPH-200mh Mogul base, 200 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
CPH-250mh Mogul base, 250 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
ed-28 pulse start metal halide lamps
CPH-250psmh Mogul base, 250 watt pulse start lamp, 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast
ed-23 1 ⁄2 and ed-18 high pressure sodium lamps
CPH-150HPS Mogul base, 150 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast (ED-23 1/2)
CPH-250HPS Mogul base, 250 watt 120/208/240/277 volt magnetic ballast (ED-18)
high output pl-t biax lamps
CPH-pl57 Electronic ballast, 120 through 277 volts for 57 watt (GE lamp)
CPH-pl70 Electronic ballast, 120 through 277 volts for 70 watt (GE lamp)
incandescent lamps
CPH-INC
PS-25 medium base, maximum 300 watts
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colors
All standard and premium AAL colors available.
For RAL and custom colors, please submit a 4-digit RAL number or color chip for custom colors.
options
prf
shd
ash
rck
cfh
Perforated shield, painted to match the fixture.
Shielding hood, painted to match the fixture.
Hood with two adjustable blades for controlling lens spill, painted to match fixture
Rock guard, painted to match the fixture.
Color filter holder, painted to match the fixture. Color filters are available
from Special FX - www.fxlight.com. Filter size is 14”/356mm x 10”/254mm.
shd RCK ASH
Note:
Back view of PRF shield.
PRF
CFH
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Mounting options
Catalog No.
YK
mst
spn
tpn
Description
Stainless steel yoke with 15’ waterproof black cable for connection to a
remote ballast. Ballast enclosure by others. Consult factory for maximum
distance when using electronic ballasts.
Cast stanchion mount with an 18”/460mm x 4”/100mm O.D. aluminum
post, painted to match the fixture. Cast collar attaches to the fixture and
slips over the extruded aluminum post. Secured with six stainless steel set
screws.
Single fixture pendant with a 48”/1220mm stem and 45 degree swivel joint,
mounts to a standard j-box. The stem and cover are painted to match the
fixture.
Dual fixture pendant with a 48”/1220mm prewired stem, 45 degree swivel
joint mounts to a standard j-box. The 8”/400mm long center hub has an
access cover at each end. The assembly is painted to match the fixture.
YK
MST
SPN
tpn

Lens option for symmetric distribution
Catalog No.
sym
Description
Symmetric light output with an internal secondary glass refractor and lower
peened reflector. Suitable for wall, ceiling or pendant mounting.

Dimensions
CYPHER
Yoke Mounted Option
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Specifications
HOUSING
The lamp module and ballast module are die
cast aluminum. The glass refractor lens is one piece
clear, tempered borosilicate glass attached to two
die cast end plates for securing to the lamp
housing. Four captive stainless steel cap nuts are
loosened to remove the lens for relamping.
The lens is sealed to the lamp housing with a
full surround silicone gasket. The lamp housing
reflector is die formed specular aluminum.
The lamp housing is attached to the ballast
compartment with two stainless steel arms.
The arms are secured to the housing(s) with die
cast cap nuts. A five conductor sanoprene
jacketed cord with internal silicone cord seal is
between the lamp and ballast compartment.
The lamp module can rotate 180 degrees and be
locked into place. The ballast compartment cover is
attached to the two stainless steel arms
which can be rotated at 90 degree increments.
The mounting plate attaches to the wall or other
mounting surface. A ballast tray attaches to the
plate for easy ballast removal. The mounting plate
can accept half inch surface conduit at six
locations around the perimeter. The fixture
attaches to the mounting plate with four captive
stainless steel bolts and is sealed with a memory
retentive, molded silicone gasket.
ELECTRICAL Module
The ballast is mounted on a prewired plate
with a quick disconnect plug and removed by
loosening four captive screws. Magnetic metal
halide ballasts are high power factor, rated for
-20°F starting. Electronic metal halide ballasts
are rated for -20°F starting, sound rating A. 120
through 277 volt. Fluorescent biax electronic
transformers are sound rated A with a minimum
starting temperature of 32°F. Multi-tap ballasts are
wired at the factory for 277 volts. All HID sockets are
pulse rated porcelain.
FINISH
Fixture finish consists of a five stage pretreatment
regimen with a polymer primer sealer, oven dry
off and top coated with a thermoset super TGIC
polyester powder coat finish. The finish shall meet
the AAMA 605.2 performance specification which
includes passing a 3000 hour salt spray test for
corrosion resistance.
Installation
The mounting plate of the ballast housing has
a center wiring hole and four mounting holes.
A silicone foam gasket is provided on the outside of
the backplate to seal the j-box and mounting holes.
Irregular surfaces may require additional caulking
to seal the backplate and j-box.The mounting plate
perimeter has six cast in locations suitable for
field drilling to accept 1/2 inch conduit for surface
conduit applications. The fixture attaches to
the backplate with four captive socket cap allen
head bolts.
Certification
The fixture is listed with ETL for outdoor,
wet location use, in all mounting orientations
(except for ceiling mount), UL1598 and Canadian
CSA Std. C22.2 no.250. IP=66
Manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A. of
100% U.S. materials
Warranty
Fixture is warranted for three years. Ballast
components carry the ballast manufacturer’s
limited warranty. Any unauthorized return, repair,
replacement or modification of the Product(s) shall
void this warranty. This warranty applies only to
the use of the Product(s) as intended by AAL and
does not cover any misapplication or misuse of said
Product(s), or installation in hazardous or corrosive
environments. Contact AAL for complete warranty
language, exceptions, and limitations.
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Lamp data
CYPHER
CDM METAL HALIDE T-6 G-12 base
Ceramic metal halide lamps (Philips MasterColor ® )
• Stable, consistent color rendition over the life of the
lamp ±200°K
• Unique base ensures lamps are always
ceramic metal halide
• Higher maintained lumen output and efficiency
than standard lamps
• Electronic ballasts (optional) prolong lamp life
initial m e a n c c t
watts l u m e n s l u m e n s c r i k e l v i n
70 6600 4950 81 3000
150 14000 9800 85 3000
70 6600 4620 92 4200
METAL HALide ed-17 medium base
Available in standard and ceramic metal halide
• Good to excellent color rendition
• Ballasts are pulse start for faster starts and longer
life.
• Electronic ballasts (optional) provide longer lamp life
and stable color.
Ceramic metal halide lamps
initial m e a n c c t
watts l u m e n s l u m e n s c r i k e l v i n
70 6200 4585 85 3000
100 9500 7125 85 3000
70 5900 4130 92 4000
100 9000 6750 92 4000
150 13000 9750 92 4000
Note: Certain lamp types listed are exclusive to
specific lamp manufacturers. All lamp values listed
above are for clear lamp envelopes.
METAL HALIDE ED-28, ED-15 MOGUL BASE
• Better color rendition than high pressure sodium
Standard metal halide lamps
initial m e a n c c t
watts l u m e n s l u m e n s c r i k e l v i n
175 11700 7400 65 4000
250 19100 12400 65 4200
• Higher efficiency and maintained lumen output
Pulse rated MH lamps + ballasts
u n i v e r s a l o r h o r i z o nt a l b u r n i n g p o s it i o n
initial m e a n c c t
watts l u m e n s l u m e n s c r i k e l v i n
250 25000 20000 65 4000
Fluorescent
4-pin
High output fluorescent hex tube biax lamps
• Excellent color rendition in four color temperatures
• -18°C starting temperature, electronic ballast
• Instant starting for egress applications
• 20,000 hour lamp-life - Phillips
initial m e a n c c t
watts l u m e n s l u m e n s c r i k e l v i n
57 (GE) 4300 3440 82 2700-4000
70 (GE) 5200 4160 82 2700-4000
60 (Phillips) 4000 3240 82 3000-4100
85 (Phillips) 6000 4860 82 3000-4100
120 (Phillips) 9000 7290 82 3000-4100
high pressure sodium ED-23 1 ⁄2, ED-18 MOGUL BASE
Produces yellowish color rendition
• High efficiency and long lamp life
Standard high pressure sodium lamps
initial m e a n c c t
watts l u m e n s l u m e n s c r i k e l v i n
150 16000 13500 22 2000
250 28000 27000 22 2100
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Photometry
The values shown are in initial footcandles. Discount values for light losses due to voltage, temperature and atmospheric
variations which affect light output. Mounting height is to the lamp center. Testing is performed by a certified
independent laboratory. Photometry is available in IES formatted files at www.aal.net.
Wall mounted
CPH-250PSMH
250 watt metal halide 25,000 lumens
20’/ 6.1M mounting height
ground mounted
CPH-250PSMH
250 watt metal halide 25,000 lumens
18”/ 460mm mounting height
6’/2M set back from surface
wall mounted–indirect
CPH-250PSMH
250 watt metal halide 25,000 lumens
15’/ 4.6MM mounting height
5’/1.7M from ceiling plane
f o o t c a n d l e s o n t h e g r o u n d
o n e g r i d s q u a r e e q u a l s e ig h t f e e t
f o o t c a n d l e s o n t h e w a l l
o n e g r i d s q u a r e e q u a l s e ig h t f e e t
f o o t c a n d l e s a t 3 f e e t a b o v e w a l l
o n e g r i d s q u a r e e q u a l s e ig h t f e e t
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CYPHER
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