Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The GC Series features a 4-3/4" 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
Nominal 4-3/4" deep, paracontoured housing, die formed,
prime cold rolled steel. Die
embossed housing has full length
die formed stiffeners for added
strength. Deep “V” ballast/wireway
cover easily removed without tools.
Die formed captive lampholder
bracket fully encloses lampholder
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.**
Die formed, heavy gauge, flat
steel door with reinforced mitered
corners and baked white enamel
finish. Positive light seals. Light
stabilized 100% virgin acrylic
prismatic shielding. Standard
#12 pattern. Optional shielding
available.
F in ish
Multistage, iron phosphate
pretreatment ensures maximum
bonding and rust inhibitor. Lighting
grade, baked white enamel finish.
2GC
2BX40
3BX40
4BX40
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.
2' X 2' TROFFER
2, 3 OR 4 BIAXIAL LAMPS
4-3/4"
[121mm]
Specification Deep Troffer
23-3/4"
[603mm]
MOUNTING D A TA
2/4 LAMP
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (2)
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
3 LAMP
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (4)
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] (2)
2BX40
4-3/4"
[121mm]
10-1/2"
[267mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
3BX40
4-3/4"
[121mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
3-5/8" [93mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
24" [608mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
4BX40
24" [608mm]
ENERGY DATA
4-3/4"
[121mm]
D OOR FR A M ES
GC
F lat, White
Steel
7"
7"
[178mm] [178mm]
3-5/8" [93mm]
GCFA
F lat, E xtruded
White Alum inum
GCRA
D eep, R egressed,
E xtruded White Alum inum
23-3/4" [603mm]
CE ILING 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
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
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
2BX40 (67), 3BX40 (110)
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FL-62
Catalog Number: 2GC-2BX40
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH =$3.87
*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
(Verify compatibility/ consult
Pre Sales Technical Support.)
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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2 GC 2 ' X 2 '
PH OTOM ETR IC S
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
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.4 x
mounting height
Efficiency 74.3%
Test Report:
2GC2BX40A.IES
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
86
86
83
83 83
79 79
79
76 76 76
74
82 79 76 74
76 70 66 62
80 77
74 69
75
65
73
62
74
67
72 70
63 60
71 70
64 61
68
59
69 67 66
62 60 58
65
56
70 63 58 54
68 62
57
53
60
56 52
58 54
52
56 53 51
49
5
65 57 51 47
60 51 45 40
63 56
58 50
51
44
46
40
54
49
49 46
44 40
52 48
47 43
45
39
51 47 45
46 42 39
43
37
6
7
55 46 40 35
51 42 35 31
54 45
50 41
40
35
35
31
44
40
39 35
35 31
43 38
39 34
35
31
42 38 34
38 34 30
33
29
8
9
10
47 37 31 27
43 34 28 24
46 37
42 33
31
27
27
24
36
32
31 27
27 23
35 30
32 27
27
23
34 30 27
31 26 23
25
22
40 31 25 21
39 30
25
21
29
24 21
29 24
21
28 24 21
19
Zonal Lumen Summary
Typical VCP Percentages
Zone
0-30
Lumens
%Lamp
%Fixture
1526
24.2
32.6
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
0-40
2492
4013
39.6
63.7
53.2
85.7
4682
4682
74.3
74.3
100.0
100.0
Height Along
0-60
0-90
0-180
Height Across
30 x 30
8.5’
59
51
10.0’
64
56
8.5’
55
48
10.0’
60
52
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
41
45
37
40
52
42
57
45
50
38
55
41
Across⊥
Along II
45°
0
5
10
1902
1896
1902
1898
1902
1911
1868
1884
1916
15
20
25
1812
1737
1853
1806
1911
1894
1641
1521
1738
1640
1852
1774
40
1375
1204
1506
1331
1659
1494
45
1007
1120
1269
50
55
60
795
618
906
678
999
744
479
368
472
322
526
383
273
202
222
175
301
248
154
146
190
86
0
79
0
104
0
Angle
86 86
4
F40BX/SPX35/RS
Lamps
3150 Lumens
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
88 88 88 88
1
2
3
2GC-2BX40A
Electronic Ballast
Candela
30
35
65
70
75
80
85
90
LER = FL-62
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $3.87
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
2GC-3BX40A
Electronic Ballast
F40BX/SPX35/IS
Lamps
3150 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.3 x
mounting height
Efficiency 73.4%
Test Report:
2GC3BX40A.IES
7
8
9
10
Candela
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
20%
50%
10%
2992
2992
2992
5
10
2994
2957
2986
2968
2999
2995
15
2884
2777
2921
2843
2971
2632
2446
2211
2729
2558
2325
1932
1613
1269
2032
1687
1332
2374
2056
1711
1360
966
731
546
400
302
228
125
0
992
678
450
309
249
214
122
0
997
704
530
426
354
274
151
0
50 30 10
50 30 10
50 30 10
0
87
81
75
69
87
78
70
63
87
75
66
58
87
73
62
54
85
79
73
68
85
76
68
62
85
74
65
57
85
72
61
53
82
73
66
60
82
71
63
56
82
70
60
52
78
70
64
58
78
69
61
54
78
67
59
51
75
68
61
56
75
67
59
53
75
65
57
50
73
64
56
49
64
59
55
51
47
43
40
57
51
46
42
38
34
31
51
45
40
36
32
28
25
47
40
36
31
28
24
21
63
58
54
50
46
42
39
56
50
45
41
37
33
30
50
44
40
35
31
28
25
46
40
36
31
27
24
21
54
48
44
40
36
33
30
49
44
39
35
31
27
25
46
40
35
31
27
24
21
52
47
43
39
35
32
29
48
43
38
34
31
27
24
45
39
35
31
27
24
21
51
46
42
38
34
31
28
47
42
38
34
30
27
24
45
39
35
31
27
24
21
43
38
33
29
26
22
20
Typical VCP Percentages
Zone
Lumens
%Lamp
%Fixture
Room Size (Ft.)
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
2366
3805
5973
6932
6932
25.0
40.3
63.2
73.4
73.4
34.1
54.9
86.2
100.0
100.0
0-180
45°
0
70 50 30 10
Zonal Lumen Summary
20
30
30
60
x
x
x
x
20
30
60
30
60 x 60
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
49
54
41
46
32
35
43
47
32
35
Across⊥
Along II
0%
Angle
30%
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
47
52
39
43
28
32
41
46
29
33
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
2917
2812
2631
LER = FL-61
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $3.93
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.
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2 GC 2 ' X 2 '
ORDER ING INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2GC-2BX40A-120V-EB51-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
NY=New York
City Rated
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
Width
2=2' 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
Door Frame
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")
Number of Lamps
2=2 Lamps
3=3 Lamps(7)
4=4 Lamps (6)
Ballast Type
EB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant (9)
Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 20%
TEB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant (9)
Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%
ER5 =T5 Biax Electronic Program
Rapid Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%
Wattage
BX40=40W Biax (24")
Shielding
A=#12 Acrylic Pattern
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)
PB1S=1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" Silver
Parabolic Louver (Styrene)
Fifthlight Ballasts (8)
5LT5B =T5 Biax DALI Program
Rapid Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%.
Ballast Factor 1.0
Number of Ballasts
1=1 Ballast
2=2 Ballasts
3=3 Ballasts
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (5)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
Options
20GA/REP=20 Gauge
Housing w/Riveted End
Plate
PAF=Painted After
Fabrication
LAO=Less Access Opening
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Palletized Uncartoned
Fixtures
PALC=Palletized Fixtures in
Carton
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips(1)
Voltage (2)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (3)
Options
GL=Single Element Fuse
GM=Double Element Fuse
Lamps=Lamps Installed (refer to lamp ordering options)
Flex=Flex Installed (Reference Flex ordering information)
EL=Emergency Installed (4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
NOTES: An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available when
(4)
(5)
specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. Fixtures equipped with “EL” option may require a 5-1/2" housing depth. If installing in field, must use low profile battery pack. Specify row configuration, type
(6)
(7)
(8)
in catalog number when ordering complete fixture. Less Access Opening (LAO) housing is required. Standard off-center ballast compartment on 3-lamp fixtures. For a complete listing of Fifthlight Technology
(9)
products and other solutions from Cooper Controls, visit www.coopercontrol.com Not available in UNV voltages. Must specify voltage.
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.
SH IP P ING D ATA
Catalog No.
2GC-2BX40A
2GC-3BX40A
2GC-4BX40A
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.
18 lbs.
18 lbs.
18 lbs.
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