METALUX
®
DESCRIPTION
GC8 is a premium grade specification lensed troffer series. This
innovative, high quality luminaire is dedicated to the latest T8 lamp and
micro electronic ballast technology for optimal performance and energy
efficiency. The GC8 is compatible with all of today’s popular ceiling
systems and is available with a number of options and accessories for
application versatility.
Catalog #
The GC8 series features efficiency, quality and performance. The series
is an excellent choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals
or retail merchandising areas.
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SPECIFICATION FEATURES
Construction
Electrical
Frame/Shielding
Rigid housing is die formed of code
gauge prime cold rolled steel and
features full length die-formed
stiffeners and unibody endplate for
added strength. Side flanges are
hemmed. Innovative design provides
superior lens brightness uniformity
and visual comfort. Micro ballast
cover*** reduces ballst shadow for
superior lens brightness uniformity
and is easily removed without tools.
Die formed captive lampholder
brackets fully enclose lampholder
wiring permitting easy lampholder
replacement. Unibody endplates are
securely attached with interlocking
tabs and screws. Four auxiliary
fixture end suspension points
provided. KOs for continuous row
wiring. Endplates have integral Gridlock feature for safety and
convenience.
Ballasts are CBM/ETL Class “P”
and are positively secured by
mounting bolts. Rotor-lock
lampholders ensure positive
lamp retention. UL/CUL listed.
Suitable for damp locations.
Die formed, heavy gauge, flat
steel door with reinforced
mitered corners and baked white
enamel finish. Flat and regressed
aluminum doors also available.
Positive light seals. Light
stabilized 100% virgin acrylic
prismatic lens. Standard #12
pattern. Numerous additional
shielding options available.
Finish
Multistage, iron phosphate
pretreatment ensures maximum
bonding and rust inhibition.
Housing and ballast cover
finished with new 90% reflective
matte white enamel for superior
performance. “PAF” Painted
After Fabrication option also
available.
Hinging/Latching
Positive Cam latch with baked
white enamel finish. Safety-lock Thinges allow hinging and latching
either side.
2GC8
217
417
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 energy savings.
2' X 2' TROFFER
2 OR 4 LAMPS
Specification T8 Troffer
New York City Rated
3-3/4"
[95mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
ENERGY DATA
maximum overall nominal depth
†
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
217 (36), 417 (63)
LAMP CONFIGURATIONS
MOUNTING DATA
417
217
10-3/4"
[274mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
HB Ballast & STD Lamps
217 (31) , 417 (59)
3-3/4" [95mm]
3-3/4" [95mm]
1-1/2"
[38mm]
X=4-3/16"
[107mm]
Y=4-3/4"
[121mm]
X
Y
X
23-3/4" [603mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FL-55
Catalog Number: 2GC8-217A
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.36
2-7/8" [73mm]
23-15/16" [610mm]
DOOR FRAMES
GC8
F lat, White
Steel
GC8FA
F lat, E xtruded
White Alum inum
*Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
GC8RA
D eep, R egressed,
E xtruded Natural Alum inum
**Consult Pre Sales Technical Support.
***Full sized ballast cover for biaxial lamps
and emergency option.
CEILING COMPATIBILITY
G
Grid/Lay-in
Standard
G
Concealed T
G
Slot Grid
F
Flange Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
Ceiling
Type
Trim
Type
Exposed Grid
Concealed T
Slot Grid
Flange
G
G
G
F
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
(Verify compatibility/ consult
factory.)
COOPER LIGHTING
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PHOTOMETRICS
NY2GC8
2GC8-217A
Electronic Ballast
(2) FO17/35K 17W
lamps
1300 lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.4 x
mounting height
Efficiency 76.9%
Test Report:
2GC-217A.IES
LER = FL-55
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.36
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
761
759
749
732
707
673
631
579
517
441
363
291
225
168
124
92
69
40
0
Across ⊥
761
761
758
754
745
731
710
682
638
565
474
377
283
203
146
113
87
51
0
45°
761
759
753
742
726
704
673
628
567
495
421
339
248
166
104
73
59
35
0
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
92
81
71
63
56
50
45
41
38
35
32
92
77
66
57
50
44
39
35
31
29
26
92
75
62
52
45
39
34
30
27
24
22
89
82
75
69
63
58
54
50
47
44
41
89
79
70
62
55
49
45
41
37
34
32
89
76
65
56
49
43
38
34
31
28
26
89
73
61
52
44
39
34
30
27
24
22
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
85
76
67
59
53
48
43
40
36
33
31
82
73
64
57
51
46
42
38
35
33
30
78
70
62
55
50
45
41
37
34
32
29
85
73
63
55
48
42
38
34
31
28
26
85
71
60
51
44
38
34
30
27
24
22
82
71
61
53
47
42
37
33
30
28
25
Zonal Lumen Summary
Luminance Data
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Angle
in Deg
45
55
65
75
85
Lumens
606
998
1680
1998
1998
%Lamp
23.3
38.4
64.6
76.9
76.9
Candela
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1514
1511
1491
1456
1406
1337
1250
1144
1016
864
708
564
432
318
234
174
130
75
0
Across ⊥
1514
1512
1501
1481
1447
1397
1328
1244
1142
1007
850
689
523
373
269
208
159
92
0
45°
1514
1509
1494
1467
1425
1368
1291
1188
1056
908
762
614
454
305
194
136
110
63
0
Coefficients of Utilization
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
92
84
77
71
65
60
55
51
48
45
42
2GC8-417A
Electronic Ballast
(4) F017/35K 17W
lamps
1300 lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.3 x
mounting height
Efficiency 72.6%
Test Report:
2GC8-417A.IES
LER = FL-56
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.28
Candela
%Fixture
30.3
50.0
84.1
100.0
100.0
Average
0-Deg
cd/sm
2059
1675
1313
1174
1515
82
69
58
50
43
38
33
30
27
24
22
10%
30 10
Average
45-Deg
cd/sm
2312
1952
1297
931
1326
78
68
59
52
46
41
36
33
30
27
25
78
67
57
49
43
37
33
29
26
24
22
0%
0
77
65
55
47
41
36
31
28
25
23
20
Average
90-Deg
cd/sm
2638
2170
1586
1442
1932
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
86
80
73
67
62
57
53
49
46
43
40
86
76
67
60
53
48
43
39
36
33
31
86
73
63
54
47
42
37
33
30
27
25
86
71
59
50
43
37
33
29
26
23
21
84
78
71
65
60
55
51
48
44
42
39
84
75
66
59
52
47
43
39
36
33
30
84
72
62
53
47
41
37
33
30
27
25
20%
84
70
58
49
42
37
32
29
26
23
21
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
81
72
63
56
51
46
41
38
35
32
30
77
69
61
54
49
44
40
37
34
31
29
74
66
59
53
47
43
39
36
33
30
28
81
69
60
52
46
40
36
32
29
27
25
81
67
57
48
42
36
32
29
26
23
21
77
67
58
51
45
40
35
32
29
27
24
Zonal Lumen Summary
Luminance Data
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Angle
in Deg
45
55
65
75
85
Lumens
1187
1930
3188
3777
3777
%Lamp
22.8
37.1
61.3
72.6
72.6
%Fixture
31.4
51.1
84.4
100.0
100.0
Average
0-Deg
cd/sm
4035
3247
2485
2220
2481
77
65
55
47
41
36
32
28
26
23
21
10%
30 10
Average
45-Deg
cd/sm
4240
3535
2383
1735
2387
74
65
56
49
44
39
35
31
29
26
24
74
63
54
47
41
36
32
28
25
23
21
0%
0
73
62
53
45
39
34
30
27
24
22
20
Average
90-Deg
cd/sm
4702
3967
2914
2564
3486
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Customer First Center 1121 Highway 74 South Peachtree City, GA 30269 770.486.4800
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ORDERING INFORMATION
SAMPLE NUMBER: NY2GC8-217A-UNV-EB81-U
Rating
NY=New York
City Rated
(20 Gauge
Riveted End
Plates)
Width
2=2' Width
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard) (1)
G=Concealed T
G=Slot Grid
F=Flange Trim
Series
C8=Specification T8 Troffer
Door Frame
Standard=Flat White Steel Door
(Leave Blank)
FA=Flush White Extruded
Aluminum c/w Spring Latch
RA=Regressed White Extruded
Aluminum
FAN=Flush Natural Anodized
Extruded Aluminum
RAN=Regressed Natural
Anodized Extruded Aluminum
FAB=Flush Black Extruded
Aluminum
RAB=Regressed Black Extruded
Aluminum
(1)
Number of
Lamps (2)
2 or 4 Lamps
(Not included)
Wattage (Length)
17=17W T8 (24")
Shielding
A=#12 Acrylic Pattern
A125=#12 Acrylic Pattern (.125"
Thickness)
A19/156=#19 Acrylic Pattern
(.156" Thickness)
DA=Dropped Dish - Matte
White Acrylic
IMA 48=Injection Molded
Acrylic (.150" Thickness)
PB1S=1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" Silver
Parabolic Louver (Styrene)
Voltage
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
Flex=Flex Installed
EL=Emergency Installed
(2)
NOTES: An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Standard off-center ballast
(3)
(4)
on 3-lamp fixtures. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. For a
complete listing of Fifthlight Technology products and other solutions from Cooper Controls, visit
(5)
www.coopercontrol.com. 0-10V ballast do not include DALI feature. Please select DALI ballast for use with
(6)
Fifth Light system. Specification grade 0-10V dimming ballast are NEMA premium and CEE listed. They
(7)
are compatible with low mercury and energy saving lamps. Specification Grade 0-10V ballast not offered
(8)
in 3 or 4-lamp versions. Standard 0-10V ballast not offered in 3 or 4-lamp versions
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
Options
FR=Fire Rated Label
MEP=Modified End
Plates
PAF=Painted After
Fabrication
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack, out of carton
PALC=Job Pack, in carton
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips(1)
0-10V Dimming Ballasts (5)
5LTV8 =T8 0-10V Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Ballast Factor 0.87 (8)
5LTVS8 =T8 0-10V Spec Grade Program Rapid
Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Ballast Factor 0.87 (6), (7)
Fifth Light DALI Ballasts (4)
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
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Catalog No.
Wt.
NY2GC8-217A
NY2GC8-417A
19 lbs.
21 lbs.
Visit our web site at www.cooperlighting.com
Customer First Center 1121 Highway 74 South Peachtree City, GA 30269 770.486.4800
FAX 770.486.4801
2/24/16
ADF111075