Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The Paralux IV Series features recessed aesthetics and the latest in
energy efficient technology. The luminaire incorporates a 4" precision
cell louver into a 6-3/4" deep para-contoured fixture housing. This
combination creates a high comfort parabolic optical assembly for
optimum performance. The series is compatible with all of today’s
popular ceiling systems and is available with a number of options and
accessories for application versatility. The high comfort luminaire is
designed to provide a superior visual environment plus the higher
shielding louver angle offers excellent cut-off for today‘s lighting
requirements. The Paralux IV series is an excellent choice for commercial
spaces, schools, hospitals or retail merchandising areas.
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SPE C IFIC A TION FEA T U R E S
C on s t r u c t i o n
6-3/4" deep, para-contoured
housing, die formed code gauge,
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 end plates,
securely attached with interlocking
tabs and screws. Four auxiliary
fixture end suspension points
provided. KOs for continuous
row wiring. End plates have labor
saving integral Grid-Lock feature
for safety and convenience.
Housing features enable fixture to
be converted from Grid to T-option
or vice versa in the field.*
E le ctrica l* *
Ballast are CBM/ETL Class "P"
and are positively secured. 2G11
base lampholders have doubleedge wiping action pressure lock
contacts with vertically oriented
lamp support clips. UL/CUL listed.
Suitable for damp locations.
F in ish
Lighting grade, baked white
enamel finish. Multistage, iron
phosphate pretreatment ensures
maximum bonding and rust
inhibition.
H inging/Latching
Positive cam action spring loaded,
self locking, black steel latches.
Safety lock T-hinges allow hinging
and latching either side.
Louver
Die formed of semi-specular,
vertical grain, aluminum. Finish
is anodic oxide coating. Accurate
precision parabolic cells are held
in place with interlocking feature.
True-cut mitered corners. Black
reveal with integral mechanical
light seal around entire perimeter
of louver. Louver protected from
construction contaminants by
polyethylene cover.
2 P GAX
2BX40
3BX40
9 Cell
6-3/4"
[172mm]
2' X 2' PARABOLIC
2 OR 3 BIAXIAL SINGLE
ENDED LAMPS
SEMI-SPECULAR LOUVER
Paralux IV
Recessed Air Supply Troffer
23-3/4"
[603mm]
ENERGY DATA
MO UNTING D A TA
2 LAMP
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (2)
M O U N T I N G DATA
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
3 LAMP
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (4)
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] (2)
2 LAMP – 9 CELL
6-3/4"
[172mm]
4"
[102mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
10-1/2"
[267mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
2BX40 (67), 3BX40 (110)
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-55
Catalog Number: 2PGAX-2BX40
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.40
3 LAMP – 9 CELL
3-5/8" [93mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
24" [608mm]
3-5/8" [93mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
24" [608mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
**Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
6-3/4"
[172mm]
4"
[102mm]
10-1/2"
[267mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
C EILING C OM PA TA BI 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
(Verify compatibility/ consult
factory.)
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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PH OTOM ETR IC S
Candlepower
2PGAX-2BX40S33I
Electronic Ballast
F40BX/SPX35/RS
Lamps
3150 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.6 x
mounting height
Efficiency 63%
Test Report:
2PGX2BX40S33I.IES
LER = FP-55
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.40
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1776
1762
1721
1669
1601
1520
1420
1307
1179
1026
843
609
298
106
43
21
10
3
0
Across ⊥
1776
1806
1807
1693
1608
1526
1518
1551
1607
1537
1124
806
501
177
77
36
14
3
0
45°
1776
1777
1777
1709
1597
1491
1366
1284
1231
1186
1070
785
407
126
51
25
12
4
0
75
68
62
56
51
46
42
38
34
31
28
75
66
59
52
47
42
37
33
29
26
23
75
65
56
49
43
38
34
29
26
23
20
73
69
65
60
56
52
48
44
41
38
35
73
67
61
55
50
46
41
37
34
30
28
73
65
58
52
46
41
37
32
29
26
23
73
64
56
49
43
38
33
29
26
23
20
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Lumens
1345
2197
3760
3970
3970
%Lamp
21.4
34.9
59.7
63.0
63.0
F40BX/SPX35/RS
Lamps
3150 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.7 x
mounting height
Efficiency 65.4%
Test Report:
2PGX3BX40S33I.IES
LER = FP-55
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.33
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
2766
2750
2691
2613
2512
2393
2247
2082
1888
1656
1366
997
481
171
67
33
14
4
0
Across ⊥
2766
2783
2832
2948
3100
3213
3158
2703
1941
1393
1032
864
584
239
97
43
17
3
0
45°
2766
2753
2742
2735
2750
2768
2749
2644
2340
1777
1165
756
426
162
67
33
14
3
0
Coefficients of Utilization
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
75
71
66
61
57
53
49
45
42
39
36
Candlepower
2PGAX-3BX40S33I
Electronic Ballast
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2 P GAX-2 B X4 0
P H OT OME T RICS
%Fixture
33.9
55.4
94.7
100.0
100.0
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
70
64
59
54
49
44
40
36
33
30
27
67
62
57
52
48
43
39
35
32
29
27
64
60
55
51
46
42
38
35
31
28
26
70
63
57
51
45
41
36
32
29
26
23
70
62
54
48
43
38
33
29
26
23
20
67
61
55
49
45
40
36
31
28
25
23
67
60
53
47
43
37
33
29
25
22
20
10%
30 10
64
59
54
48
44
39
35
31
28
25
22
64
58
52
46
42
37
33
28
25
22
20
0%
0
63
57
51
45
40
36
31
27
24
21
19
Ty p i c a l VC P Pe r c e n t a g e s
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
79
74
84
79
87
83
87
84
89
86
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
73
68
80
75
83
78
83
79
86
82
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
78
73
69
64
60
56
52
48
45
42
39
78
71
65
59
54
50
45
41
37
34
31
78 78
69 65
62 59
55 52
50 47
45 41
40 37
35 33
322 29
29 26
26 23
76
72
68
63
59
55
51
47
44
41
38
76
70
64
58
54
49
44
40
37
33
30
76
68
61
55
50
44
40
36
32
29
26
76
66
59
52
46
41
37
32
29
26
23
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
73
67
62
57
52
48
43
39
36
33
30
70
65
60
55
51
46
42
38
35
32
29
67
62
58
54
49
45
41
38
34
31
29
73
66
59
54
49
44
39
35
32
28
26
73
64
57
51
46
41
36
32
29
26
23
70
64
58
53
48
43
39
35
31
28
25
70
62
56
50
45
40
36
32
29
25
23
Zonal Lumen Summary
Ty p i c a l VC P Pe r c e n t a g e s
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
2326
3867
5914
6178
6178
%Lamp
24.6
40.9
62.6
65.4
65.4
%Fixture
37.7
62.6
95.7
100.0
100.0
10%
30 10
67
61
56
51
47
42
38
34
31
28
25
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
73
66
80
73
83
77
82
78
85
81
67
61
55
49
45
40
36
32
28
25
22
0%
0
65
59
54
48
44
39
35
31
27
24
21
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
74
67
80
73
83
77
83
78
86
81
ORDER ING INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2PGAX-2BX40S33I-120V-EB51-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
HR=Heat
Removal (1)
Width
2=2' width
P=Paralux IV
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)
G=Concealed T/Slot Grid (7)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (8)
MZ=Modular Trim
AX=Air Supply Floating Louver
X=Blank Side/Floating Louver Non-Air Supply (Omit A)
AVX=Air Supply Floating Louver
with Directional Air Vane (Add V)
Voltage (4)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (5)
Number
of Lamps
2=2 Lamps
3=3 Lamps (3)
Wattage (Length)
BX40=40W Biax (24")
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
33=3 Rows of 3, 9 Cell (2' x 2')
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low Iridescent)
Standard
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low Iridescent)
P=Painted
Options
GL=Single Element Fuse
GM=Double Element
Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Lamps=Lamps Installed
(refer to lamp ordering
options)
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering
information)
EL=Emergency Installed (6)
Ballast Type
Blank=Standard Magnetic Ballast (Biax & 20W)
EB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. (9)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 20%
No. of Ballast
1 or 2
TEB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. (9)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1 or 2
ER5 =T5 Biax Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1 or 2
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (8)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
(1)
(2)
Options
PAF=Painted After
Fabrication
REP=Riveted
Endplates
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack,
out of carton
PALC=Job Pack,
in carton
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips(2)
SH IP P ING D A T A
Catalog No.
2PGAX-2BX40S33I
2PGAX-3BX40S33I
Wt.
29 lbs.
29 lbs.
NOTES: Integral End Plate Grid Lock feature not available in Heat Removal. An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture.
(3)
(4)
(5)
Standard off-center ballast on 3-lamp fixtures. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available when specify(6)
ing emergencies, voltage must be specific. Fixtures equipped with “EL” option may require a 7-1/2" housing depth. If installing in field, must use low profile battery
(7)
(8)
(9)
pack. Louver is recessed by 5/16" in Concealed T or Slot Grid T. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture. 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.
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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