RL8
8" Ceramic Metal Halide
Recessed Downlight with Electronic Ballast
Specifications/Features
Catalog No.
Type
Project
Housing/Mounting
Designed for applications where high performance is required.
Aluminum heat sink prevents lamp overheating.
Socket position adjusts 1-1/2" for various distribution patterns.
Commercial mounting kit (RL-KIT) provided for all types of suspended
ceilings. Includes butterfly slots for C-channel mounting brackets
(HBC-24) and vertical slots for flat hanger bar set (HB-24). Provides up
to 5" of vertical adjustment and variable settings with choice of slots.
Hanger bars not included.
Lamp/Electrical
(1) 70W, 100W or 150W Ceramic Metal Halide ED-17P or PAR38 lamp,
dependant on ballast selection.
All lamps must be PROTECTED (P) for use in open fixtures unless you are
using the wet location lensed trim series (CTR8131).
Large junction box; (8) 1/2" knockouts, (2) concentric 1/2" – 3/4"
knockouts and (8) Romex knockouts.
10-7/8"
Electronic Ballast
Option of 120V or 277V for 50/60Hz operation.
Constant power design adjusts to line and lamp voltage fluctuations,
reducing lamp color variations and providing good color rendition.
70W: 79W Input Power, 120V: 0.67A/277V: 0.29A
100W: 110W Input Power, 120V: 0.90A/277V: 0.41A
150W: 167W Input Power, 120V: 1.40A/277V: 0.61A
Extends lamp life up to 20% longer than magnetic ballasts.
End-of-life circuit and thermal protection for maximum safety.
Class A sound rating meets indoor application requirements.
17-1/2"
11-1/4"
Ceiling Opening: 8-1/2"
Shown with Electronic Ballast and Trim Option Installed
Trims
Commercial Grade trims available in several different finishes with white
trim flanges.
Specification Grade trims have a high quality Alzak™ low iridescence
finish and are optically designed for maximum lumen output. Available
with white painted flange.
See “Trims for 8" Ceramic Metal Halide Recessed Housings” spec sheet
for trim options and details.
Warranty
This fixture is covered by ConTech’s full one (1) year replacement
guarantee after date of purchase.
Electronic ballasts have a five (5) year manufacturer’s warranty.
Listing
cULus listed. Suitable for damp locations.
Ordering Information
Example Order:
RL870M H
E 277V
CTR8102-CLR
HBC-24
Housing
Ballast/Voltage
Trims
Options
RL870MH - 70W/ED-17P
70W/PAR38
RL810MH - 100W/ED-17P
100W/PAR38
RL815MH - 150W/ED-17P
150W/PAR38
E
For Trims, see “Trims for 8" Ceramic
Metal Halide Housings” spec sheet for
trim information and details.
HB-24
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- 120V
Electronic Ballast
E 277V - 277V
Electronic Ballast
E 347 - 347V
Electronic Ballast
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- Flat hanger set for use
with RL-KIT in to T-bar,
grid or concealed spline
ceiling applications.
Length: 27"
HBC-24 - C-channel hanger bar set
for use with RL-KIT in grid
ceiling applications.
Length: 25"
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Trims for 8"
Ceramic Metal Halide
Recessed Housings
Catalog No.
Type
Project
All trims are compatable with 8 Inch Ceramic Metal Halide Recessed Housings,
Electronic or Magnetic Ballast.
All trims have white trim finish unless specified.
Maximum lamp rating is determined by ballast choice. All trims are cULus listed.
All trims are suitable for damp locations; only shower trims are listed for wet locations.
Specification Grade Trims
One piece ALZAK™ reflector. Spun parabolic contour provides 40° cutoff to
lamp and lamp image. Optically designed for superior light control. All
reflector finishes are low iridescent to eliminate the rainbowing effect.
Self-flanged trim design that produces a smooth transition from fixture to
ceiling. 90° wall wash cutout with wall wash kicker. Matching reflector finishes
provide uniform distribution of light to the wall surface. Custom finishes are
available, consult Con-Tech for details. White painted flange available. Add
“-WPF” after the catalog number.
CST8422V-(CLR, PL)
Reflector
8-7/8"
O.D.
CST8423V-(CLR, PL)
90° Wall Wash Kicker
Finishes: -CLR (clear), -PL (matte platinum)
Commercial Grade Trims
9-1/2"
O.D.
7-1/2"
I.D.
CTR8101-B
9-7/8"
O.D.
8"
I.D.
CTR8103-P
Black Baffle, Clear Reflector,
Black Metal Trim Ring
Stepped Wall Wash Kickplate, Clear Reflector,
White Plastic Trim Ring
CTR8101-P
Black Baffle, Clear Reflector,
White Metal Trim Ring
8"
I.D.
9-1/2"
O.D.
CTR8102-CLR
Specular Reflector, Clear Multiplier, White Metal
Trim Ring
RL-08-B
8-1/8"
I.D.
7-3/4"
I.D.
10-3/4"
O.D.
CTR8116-(CLR, WHT)-P
1AR8(B, F, G, R, Y)
Deco Trim
Single sandblasted floating colored acrylic ring
supported by three (3) posts. Clear or white
reflector, white metal trim ring. 1-1/2" Drop
from ceiling.
9-7/8"
O.D.
CTR8115-P
Frosted Floating Glass Lens
Clear Reflector, 1-1/4" Drop from Ceiling
Black Metal Trim Ring Accessory, 9-1/2" O.D.
Reflector/Trim Finishes
Reflector Finish Options:
CLR - Clear
WHT - White
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PL - Matte Platinum
Trim Finish Options:
B
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- Black
P
Acrylic Ring Finish Codes:
B
G
Y
- White
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- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
F
R
- Frosted
- Red
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RL8
8" Ceramic Metal Halide
Recessed Downlight with Electronic Ballast
Catalog No.
Type
Project
RL815MH with CTR8101-P Trim
Socket set in bottom setting. Lamp: (1) 150W E-17P Phosphor Coated MH, Vertical Base-Up Position, Lumens: 12,000 per lamp, Spacing Criteria: 1.0
0
90°
75°
1650
60°
3300
45°
4950
0°
15°
30°
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
ZONAL LUMENS
437
1425
2280
1601
694
157
10
2
0
Cone of Light
DISTANCE
(FT.)
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
6'
126.4
7.3
8'
71.1
9.7
10'
45.5
12.2
12'
31.6
14.6
14'
23.2
17.0
16'
17.8
19.4
Coefficients of Utilization
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
80%
50% 30%
66
66
61
59
56
54
52
49
48
45
45
41
41
38
39
35
36
32
34
30
32
28
70%
50% 30%
64 64
59 58
55 53
51 48
47 44
44 41
41 38
38 35
36 32
33 30
31 28
50%
50% 30%
61 61
57 56
53 52
50 47
46 44
43 40
40 37
37 34
35 32
33 30
31 28
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
RL815MH with CTR8102-CLR Trim
Socket set in bottom setting. Lamp: (1) 150W E-17P Phosphor Coated MH, Vertical Base-Up Position, Lumens: 12,000 per lamp, Spacing Criteria: 1.1
0
90°
75°
1800
60°
3600
45°
5400
0°
15°
30°
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
ZONAL LUMENS
467
1539
2450
1997
1009
279
25
8
2
Cone of Light
DISTANCE
(FT.)
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
6'
137.3
7.4
8'
77.2
9.9
10'
49.4
12.4
12'
34.3
14.8
14'
25.2
17.3
16'
19.3
19.8
Coefficients of Utilization
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
80%
50% 30%
77
77
71
69
65
63
60
57
56
52
51
47
48
43
44
40
41
37
38
34
36
32
70%
50% 30%
75 75
70 68
64 62
59 56
55 51
51 47
47 43
44 40
41 37
38 34
36 31
50%
50% 30%
72 72
67 66
62 60
58 55
53 50
50 46
46 42
43 39
40 36
37 34
35 31
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
RL815MH with CTR8115-P Trim
Socket set in bottom setting. Lamp: (1) 150W E-17P Phosphor Coated MH, Vertical Base-Up Position, Lumens: 12,000 per lamp, Spacing Criteria: 1.2
0
90°
75°
900
60°
1800
45°
2700
0°
15°
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30°
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
ZONAL LUMENS
243
702
994
1070
931
731
504
315
103
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Cone of Light
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
6'
71.1
6.9
8'
40.0
9.2
10'
25.6
11.6
12'
17.8
13.9
14'
13.1
16.2
16'
10.0
18.5
DISTANCE
(FT.)
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
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Coefficients of Utilization
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
80%
50% 30%
57
57
50
49
45
41
40
36
35
32
32
28
29
25
27
23
24
20
22
19
21
17
70%
50% 30%
56 56
49 47
43 41
39 35
35 31
31 28
29 25
26 22
24 20
22 19
21 17
50%
50% 30%
53 53
47 45
42 39
37 34
33 30
30 27
27 24
25 22
23 20
21 18
20 17
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
All specifications subject to change without notice.