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.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
Prepared by
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. Contoured 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.*
H inging/Latching
Positive cam action spring loaded,
self locking, black steel latches.
Safety lock T-hinges allow hinging
and latching either side.
E le ctrica l* *
Ballast are CBM/ETL Class "P" and
are positively secured by mounting
bolts. Pressure lock lampholders.
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.
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
228T8
232
12, 16, 18 Cell
6-3/4"
[172mm]
2' X 4' PARABOLIC
2 T8 LAMPS
SEMI-SPECULAR LOUVER
Paralux IV
Recessed Air Supply Troffer
23-3/4"
[603mm]
MOUNTING D A TA
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
ENERGY DATA
2 LAMP – 12/16/18 CELL
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm]
2/4 LAMP
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
228T8 (48), 232 (55)
6-3/4"
[172mm]
4"
[102mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
10-3/16"
[259mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-59
Catalog Number: 2PGAX-232
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.10
23-3/4" [603mm]
4-5/8" [119mm]
3" [77mm]
48" [1217mm]
**Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
7-7/8" [201mm]
CEI LING C OM PA TA B 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
(Verify compatibility/ consult
factory.)
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
ADF090547
2015-10-13 16:55:01
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Candlepower
2PGAX-232S26I
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K lamps
2900 lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.6 x
mounting height
Efficiency 71.8%
Test Report:
2PGX232S26I.IES
LER = FP-59
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.10
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1482
1474
1438
1391
1334
1270
1193
1112
1022
913
779
609
240
139
45
20
9
2
0
Across ⊥
1482
1483
1480
1460
1454
1489
1563
1603
1626
1698
1404
728
402
291
108
44
18
4
0
45°
1482
1480
1464
1432
1381
1338
1314
1306
1303
1267
1207
955
345
204
62
26
11
3
0
86
77
68
61
54
48
44
39
36
33
30
86
74
64
55
48
42
38
33
30
27
25
86
72
61
51
44
38
33
29
26
23
21
84
78
72
66
60
56
51
48
44
41
39
84
75
67
60
53
48
43
39
35
32
30
84
73
63
55
48
42
37
33
30
27
25
84
71
60
51
44
38
33
29
26
23
21
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Lumens
1176
2010
3747
4022
4022
%Lamp
21.0
35.9
66.9
71.8
71.8
F32T8/35K lamps
2900 lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.6 x
mounting height
Efficiency 68.1%
Test Report:
2PGX232S28I.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
1493
1484
1440
1393
1329
1262
1186
1090
986
850
671
442
202
66
32
16
9
4
0
Across ⊥
1493
1493
1489
1468
1458
1496
1569
1613
1638
1771
1460
930
519
268
85
33
15
5
0
45°
1493
1488
1468
1431
1375
1329
1303
1296
1279
1234
1165
807
318
120
41
19
10
4
0
Coefficients of Utilization
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
86
80
73
67
62
57
53
49
45
42
39
Candlepower
2PGAX-232S28I
Electronic Ballast
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2 P GAX-2 3 2
P H OT OME T RICS
%Fixture
29.2
50.0
93.
100.0
100.0
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
80
72
65
58
51
46
42
38
34
32
29
76
70
62
56
50
45
40
37
34
31
28
73
67
60
54
48
43
39
36
33
30
28
80
70
61
53
47
41
37
33
29
27
24
80
69
59
50
43
37
33
29
26
23
21
76
68
60
52
46
40
36
32
29
26
24
76
67
57
49
43
37
32
29
26
23
21
10%
30 10
73
66
58
51
45
40
35
32
29
26
24
73
65
56
48
42
37
32
29
25
23
21
0%
0
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
72
63
55
47
41
35
31
27
24
22
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’
86
88
90
91
90
89
90
89
91
90
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
91
87
93
90
88
85
87
84
88
87
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
81
76
70
64
59
55
51
47
44
41
38
81
73
65
58
52
47
42
38
35
32
29
81
71
61
53
47
41
37
33
29
27
24
81
69
58
50
43
37
33
29
26
23
21
79
74
68
63
58
53
49
46
43
40
37
79
72
64
57
51
46
42
38
34
32
29
79
70
61
53
46
41
36
32
29
26
24
79
68
58
49
42
37
32
29
26
23
21
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
76
69
62
55
50
45
40
37
34
31
28
72
66
60
53
48
43
39
36
33
30
28
70
64
58
52
47
42
38
35
32
29
27
76
67
59
51
45
40
36
32
29
26
24
76
66
56
48
42
37
32
28
25
23
21
72
65
57
50
44
39
35
31
28
26
24
72
64
55
48
41
36
32
28
25
23
21
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
1174
2000
3627
3815
3815
%Lamp
21.0
35.7
64.8
68.1
68.1
%Fixture
30.8
52.4
95.1
100.0
100.0
10%
30 10
70
63
56
49
43
39
34
31
28
25
23
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
91
88
94
92
95
93
94
92
94
93
70
62
54
47
41
36
32
28
25
23
20
0%
0
68
60
52
45
39
34
30
27
24
21
19
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
84
80
88
85
90
88
88
86
91
89
ORDER IN G INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2PGAX-232S26I-UNV-EB81-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 (6)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
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 (3)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (4)
Number
of Lamps
2=2 Lamps
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48")
32=32W T8 (48")
Options
GL=Single Element Fuse
GM=Double Element Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering
information)
EL=Emergency Installed (5)
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
26=2 Rows of 6, 12 Cell
28=2 Rows of 8, 16 Cell
29=2 Rows of 9, 18 Cell
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low Iridescent)
Standard
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low Iridescent)
P=Painted
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
(1)
Lamps Installed
Blank=No Lamps Installed
L8835=T8 Lamp, 28W and
32W, 3500K
L8841=T8 Lamp, 28W and
32W, 4100K
L8835HL=T8 Lamp, 32W,
3500K, 3100 Lumens
L8841HL=T8 Lamp, 32W,
4100K, 3100 Lumens
(2)
NOTES: Integral End Plate Grid Lock feature not available in Heat Removal. An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16"
(3)
ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international
(4)
(5)
markets. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. Fixtures equipped with “EL” option may
(6)
require a 7-1/2" housing depth. If installing in field, must use low profile battery pack. Louver is recessed by 5/16" in
(7)
Concealed T or Slot Grid T. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture.
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.
Ballast Type
EB8 =T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of
High Ballast Factor >1.15
Ballast
1, 2 or 3
Options
PAF=Painted After
Fabrication
REP=Riveted
Endplates
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack,
out of carton
PALC=Job Pack,
in carton
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
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
ACCESSORIES
SH IP P ING D A T A
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety
Earthquake Clips(2)
Catalog No.
2PGAX-232S26I
2PGAX-232S28I
2PGAX-232S29I
Wt.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
ADF090547
2015-10-13 16:55:01