Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The GC Series features a deep para-contoured fixture housing, high
reflectivity and optimum lamp to lens spacing. The series produces total
uniformity of light in the luminous area and is compatible with all of
today’s popular ceiling systems and is available with a number of options
and accessories for application versatility.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
The specification luminaire is designed to offer maximum efficiency and
performance for today’s unique interior specifications. The GC Series is
an excellent choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals or
retail merchandising areas.
Prepared by
SPE C IFIC A TION FEA T U R E S
C on s t r u c t i o n
E le ctrica l*
Frame/Shielding
5-5/8" deep, para-contoured
housing, die formed code gauge,
prime cold rolled steel. Die
embossed housing has full length
die formed stiffeners for added
strength. Ballast/ wireway cover
easily removed without tools.
Die formed captive lampholder
bracket fully encloses lamp-holder
wiring permitting easy lampholder
replacement. Heavy endplates are
securely attached with interlocking
tabs and screws. Four auxiliary
fixture end suspension points
provided. KOs for continuous row
wiring. Endplates have integral
Grid-Lock feature for safety and
convenience.
Ballasts are CBM/ETL Class “P” and
are positively secured by mounting
bolts. Pressure lock lampholders.
UL/CUL listed. Suitable for damp
locations.**
Flat extruded aluminum door
with reinforced mitered corners
and baked white enamel finish.
Quadrasealed to prevent light
spillage. Light stabilized 100%
virgin acrylic prismatic shielding.
Standard #15 pattern. Optional
shielding available.
F in ish
Multistage, iron phosphate
pretreatment ensures maximum
bonding and rust inhibitor. Lighting
grade, baked white enamel finish.
Hin g in g /L a tch ing
Positive Cam latch with baked
enamel finish. Safety-lock T-hinges
allow hinging and latching either
side.
Controls
Fifth Light ballast options are
offered for both 0-10V continuous
dimming and DALI applications.
Combine with energy-saving
products like occupancy sensors,
daylighting controls, and lighting
relay panels from Cooper Controls
(www.coopercontrol.com) to
maximize
GC
128T8, 228T8
328T8
132, 232, 332
1' X 4' TROFFER
1, 2 OR 3 T8 LAMPS
Specification Deep Troffer
5-5/8"
[143mm]
11-3/4" [298mm]
D OOR F RA ME S
MOUNTING D A TA
GC
F lat, White
Steel
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
1-1/2"
[38mm]
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
GCFA
F lat, E xtruded
White Alum inum
GCRA
D eep, R egressed,
E xtruded White Alum inum
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
128T8 (27), 228T8 (48), 328T8 (67)
132 (30), 232 (55), 332 (81)
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FL-54
Catalog Number: GC-132A
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.44
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FL-56
Catalog Number: GC-232A
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.29
11-3/4"
[298mm]
5-1/4" [133mm]
3-1/2" [89mm]
6-1/4" [159mm]
48" [1219mm]
L AM P C ONFIGUR A TI O N S
1 LAMP
2 LAMP
3 LAMP
5-5/8"
[143mm]
5-5/8"
[143mm]
5-5/8"
[143mm]
11-3/4"
[298mm]
X=3-1/4"
[83mm]
X
11-3/4"
[298mm]
X=3-1/4"
[83mm]
X
11-3/4"
[298mm]
CEI LING C OM PA TIB I L I T Y
G
Grid/Lay-in
Standard
G
Concealed T
G
Slot Grid
F
Aluminum Flange Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
ENERGY DATA
MZ
Modular Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
Ceiling
Type
Trim
Type
Exposed Grid
Concealed T
Slot Grid
Flange
Concealed “T” or ”Z“
Metal Pan
G
G
G
F
MZ
MZ
(Verify compatibility/ consult
Pre Sales Technical Support.)
*Reference the lamp/ballast data in the Technical
Section for specific lamp/ballast requirements.
**Consult Pre Sales Technical Support.
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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GC T 8 1 ' X 4 '
PH OTOM ETR IC S
GC-132A
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
2800 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.4 x
mounting height
Efficiency 67.9%
Test Report:
GC132A.IES
LER = FL-54
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs
at .08 KWH = $4.44
Along II
766
762
752
737
714
681
637
583
520
441
351
277
215
160
117
89
67
36
0
Angle
0
`
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
45°
766
766
763
755
742
723
694
649
578
491
386
280
192
127
86
73
62
34
0
Across ⊥
766
767
769
770
767
756
730
680
590
472
361
269
195
146
118
99
75
39
0
C o e f fi c i e n t s o f U t i l i z a t i o n
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
81
72
64
58
52
47
42
38
34
31
28
81
70
60
53
47
41
36
32
29
25
23
81
67
57
49
43
37
32
29
25
22
19
79
73
68
62
58
53
49
45
42
39
36
79
71
63
57
51
46
41
37
34
30
28
79
68
59
52
46
41
36
32
28
25
23
79
66
56
49
42
37
32
28
25
22
19
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Lumens
619
1018
1629
1900
1900
%Lamp
22.1
36.3
58.2
67.9
67.9
Candela
Efficiency 64.2%
Test Report:
GC232A.IES
LER = FL-56
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.29
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1567
1555
1535
1502
1451
1381
1287
1172
1036
872
692
538
407
300
220
169
127
69
0
45°
1567
1564
1549
1519
1472
1405
1313
1193
1045
868
698
516
351
235
161
135
115
64
0
Across ⊥
1567
1565
1553
1526
1483
1414
1310
1181
1028
858
667
489
358
272
220
184
139
73
0
C o e f fi c i e n t s o f U t i l i z a t i o n
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
81
75
69
64
59
54
50
47
43
40
37
GC-232A
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
2800 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.2 x
mounting height
Candela
%Fixture
32.6
53.6
85.7
100.0
100.0
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
75
68
61
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
27
72
65
59
53
48
43
39
36
32
29
26
69
63
57
51
47
42
38
35
31
28
26
68
59
51
45
39
34
30
27
23
20
18
75
66
58
51
45
40
36
32
28
25
22
75
64
55
48
42
36
32
28
25
21
19
72
64
56
50
44
39
35
31
28
24
22
72
62
54
47
41
36
32
28
25
21
19
69
61
55
49
43
38
34
31
27
24
22
69
60
53
46
41
36
32
28
24
21
19
Typical VCP Percentages
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770-486-4800
www.eaton.com/lighting
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
75
79
69
73
60
64
70
74
60
63
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
74
79
68
72
58
62
69
74
58
62
Specifications and
dimensions subject to
change without notice.
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
76
71
66
61
56
52
48
44
41
38
35
76
68
61
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
27
76
66
57
50
44
39
35
31
28
24
22
76
64
54
47
41
35
31
27
24
21
19
75
69
64
59
55
50
47
43
40
37
34
75
67
60
54
49
44
40
36
32
29
27
75
65
56
50
44
39
35
31
27
24
22
75
63
53
46
40
35
31
27
24
21
19
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
71
64
58
52
47
42
38
35
32
28
26
68
62
56
50
46
41
37
34
31
28
25
65
59
54
49
44
40
36
33
30
27
25
71
62
55
48
43
38
34
30
27
24
22
71
61
52
46
40
35
31
27
24
21
19
68
60
53
47
42
37
33
30
27
24
21
68
59
51
45
39
34
30
27
24
21
18
Zonal Lumen Summary
Typical VCP Percentages
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Lumens
1223
1962
3089
3594
3594
%Lamp
21.8
35.0
55.2
64.2
64.2
%Fixture
34.0
54.6
85.9
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
62
67
54
59
44
48
56
61
45
48
10%
30 10
65
58
52
46
41
37
33
30
26
23
21
65
57
50
44
39
34
30
27
24
21
18
0%
0
64
56
49
43
38
33
29
26
22
19
17
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
62
67
53
58
42
46
55
60
43
47
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GC T 8 1 ' X 4 '
ORDER IN G INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: GC-132A-UNV-EB81-U
Number of
Lamps (2)
1, 2 or 3 lamps
Rating
Blank=
Standard
NY=New York
City Rated
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
Voltage (3)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (4)
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48")
32=32W T8 (48")
Shielding
A=#12 Pattern Acrylic
A125=#12 Pattern Acrylic
(.125" Thickness)
A19/156=#19 Pattern
Acrylic (.156" Thickness)
DA=Dropped Dish Matte
White Acrylic
IMA48=Injection Molded
Acrylic (.150" Thickness)
Width
Blank=1' Width
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in – Standard (1)
G=Concealed T
G=Slot Grid
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (5)
MZ=Modular Trim
EMZ=Modular Trim
(Extended Swing Arm)
Series
C=Specification Deep Troffer
Doorframes
Standard=Flat White Steel Door
(Leave Blank)
FA=Flush White Extruded
Aluminum c/w Spring Latch
RA=Regressed White Extruded
Aluminum (3/8")
FAN=Flush Natural Anodized
Extruded Aluminum
RAN=Regressed Natural Anodized
Extruded Aluminum (3/8")
FAB=Flush Black Extruded
Aluminum
RAB=Regressed Black Extruded
Aluminum (3/8")
Options
GL=Single Element Fuse
GM=Double Element
Fuse
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering
information)
EL=Emergency Installed
Lamps Installed
Blank=No Lamps Installed
L8835=T8 Lamp, 28W and
32W, 3500K (6)
L8841=T8 Lamp, 28W and
32W, 4100K (6)
L8835HL=T8 Lamp, 32W,
3500K, 3100 Lumens
L8841HL=T8 Lamp, 32W,
4100K, 3100 Lumens
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (5)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
(1)
(2)
NOTES: An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Standard off-center
(3)
ballast compartment on 3-lamp fixtures. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international
(4)
(5)
markets. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. Specify row configuration, type in
(6)
(7)
catalog number when ordering complete fixture. When utilizing 28W T8 lamps, HPT8 Ballast must be speficied. For a
(8)
complete listing of Fifthlight Technology products and other solutions from Cooper Controls, visit www.coopercontrol.com. 0(9)
10V ballast do not include DALI feature. Please select DALI ballast for use with Fifth Light system. Specification grade 0-10V
dimming ballast are NEMA premium and CEE listed. They are compatible with low mercury and energy saving lamps.
(10)
Specification Grade 0-10V ballast not offered in 3 or 4-lamp versions.
For complete product data, reference the Fluorescent Specification binder. Specifications & dimensions subject to change
without notice. Consult your Cooper Lighting Representative for availability and ordering information.
Ballast Type
EB8 =T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%. High
Ballast Factor > 1.15.
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program
Rapid Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%
High Performance T8 Ballasts
HB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion <
10%. Standard Ballast
Factor .86 – .88
HB8 L=T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion <
10%. Low Ballast Factor
.77 – .82
HB8 N=T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion <
10%. Normal Ballast Factor 1.0
HB8 H=T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion <
10%. High Ballast Factor
1.15 – 1.20
HR8 T8 Electronic Program Rapid
Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%. Standard
Ballast Factor .86 – .88
HR8 DIM=T8 Electronic Program
Rapid Start. Total
Harmonic Distortion <
10%. Step Dimming.
Ballast Factor .88
HR8 L=T8 Electronic Program
Rapid Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%. Low
Ballast Factor .71 – .79
HR8 H=T8 Electronic Program
Rapid Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%. High
Ballast Factor 1.15 – 1.20
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack,
out of carton
PALC=Job
Pack, in carton
Options
PAF=Painted After
Fabrication
20GA/REP=20 Gauge Riveted
Endplates. For use in New York City.
RLS=Rotor-Lock Socket
(T8 Lamps Only)
(See options & accessories )
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety
Earthquake Clips(1)
0-10V Dimming Ballasts (8)
5LTV8 =T8 0-10V Program Rapid
Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%.
Ballast Factor 0.87
5LTVS8 =T8 0-10V Spec Grade
Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion <
10%. Ballast Factor 0.87 (9), (10)
Fifth Light DALI Ballasts (7)
5LT8 =T8 DALI Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion <
10%. Ballast Factor 1.0
Number of Ballasts
1=1 Ballast
2=2 Ballasts
3=3 Ballasts
SH IP P ING D ATA
Catalog No.
GC-132A
GC-232A
GC-332A
Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770-486-4800
www.eaton.com/lighting
Specifications and
dimensions subject to
change without notice.
Wt.
19 lbs.
19 lbs.
19 lbs.
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