
Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
HID Low-Profile Downlights
8” AHZ
Open Reflector
Horizontal, Metal Halide Lamp
FEAT URES ORDERING INFORMATION NOTES
OPTICAL SYSTEM
• Self-flanged, semi-specular or matte-diffuse reflector. Patented Bounding Ray™
Optical Principle design (U.S. Patent No. 5,800,050).
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
• 16-gauge galvanized steel construction; maximum 1-1/2” ceiling thickness.
• Telescopic mounting bars maximum of 32” and minimum of 15”, preinstalled,
4” vertical adjustment.
• Toolless adjustments post installation.
• Junction box capacity: 8 (4 in, 4 out) No. 12AWG rated for 90°C.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Galvanized steel lampholder housing.
• Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell.
• Thermally activated insulation detector.
EXAMPLE: AHZ 100M 8AR 120
LISTING
• Fixtures are UL Listed for thru-branch wiring, non-IC recessed mounting and
damp locations. Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian standards.
WARRANTY
• 1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at:
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
Series Wattage/Lamp Aperture/Trim color Finish Voltage Options
AHZ
Metal halide
50M MP50/C/U/MED
70M MP70/C/U/MED
100M MP100/C/U/MED
Color-corrected metal halide
50MHC MPC50/C/U/MED
70MHC MPC70/C/U/MED
100MHC MPC100/C/U/MED
8AR Clear
8PR Pewter
8WTR Wheat
8WR
1
8BC
8MB
8WB
2
2
2
2
White painted
Black cone
Black baffle
White baffle
(blank) Semi-
specular
LD Matte-
diffuse
120
277
347
TRW White painted flange
TRBL Black painted flange
CP Chicago plenum
3
RRL
RELOC®-ready luminaire. Provides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling required.
4
QRS
Quartz restrike system
5
QRSTD
Quartz restrike system with time delay
6
EC
Emergency circuit
SF Single fuse
WLP With lamp (shipped separately)
GSKT Foam gasketing
ACCESSORIES order as separate catalog numbers (shipped separately)
SCA8 Sloped ceiling adapter
. Degree of slope must be specified (10D, 15D, 20D, 25D, 30D). Ex: SCA8 10D
ORDERING NOTES
1. Ceramic arc tube consistent-color lamp. Phillips Master Color or GE Constant Color.
2. Not available with LD finish.
3. For compatible RELOC systems, refer to TECH-110.
4. Uses 100W max. DC-base quartz lamp.
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5. Lamp remains on for two minutes after HID lamp restrikes.
6. DC socket with leads for connection to external emergency power source;
max. 100W lamp.

8” AHZ
Open Reflector
Horizontal, Metal Halide Lamp
DIMENSIONAL DATA
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.
8-3/4
(22.2)
17-3/4
(45.1)
Aperture: 7-7/8 (20.1)
Ceiling Opening: 8-7/8 (22.5)
Overlap Trim: 9-1/4 (23.5)
20-1/4
(51.4)
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8” AHZ
Open Reflector
Horizontal, Metal Halide Lamp
PHOTOMETRY
Distribution Curve Distribution Data Output Data Coefficient of Utilization Illuminance: Single Luminaire 30” Above Floor
AHZ 100M 8AR
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
0° 10° 20° 30°
Average
90°
80°
70°
60°
50°
40°
(1) MP100/C/U/MED LAMP, 7900 RATED LUMENS, 1.1 S/MH, TEST NO. LTL14302
.47
.43
.39
.36
.33
.30
.28
.26
.24
.22
.48
.44
.41
.38
.35
.33
.30
.28
.27
.25
20%
.47
.42
.39
.35
.33
.30
.28
.26
.24
.22
From 0° AveLumens
0
2823
5
2819
2743
2313
1385
590
62
268
769
1047
865
455
78
5
5
2
2
0
0
0
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
Zone Lumens % Lamp
2084.5
0° - 30°
2949.3
0° - 40°
3482.6
0° - 60°
3490.1
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
0.0
3490.1
*E fficiency
*44.2
26.4
37.3
44.1
44.2
0.0
pf
80%70% 50%
pc
50%30% 50%30% 50%30%
pw
.49
1
.45
2
.41
3
.38
4
5
.36
6
.33
7
.31
8
.29
9
.27
10
.25
.46
.43
.40
.37
.34
.32
.30
.28
.26
.25
.45
.41
.38
.35
.32
.30
.27
.26
.24
.22
Mount
height
8
10
12
14
16
Inital fc
at be am
center
93.3
50.2
31.3
21.3
15.5
50% be am angle
56.2°
fc at
beam
Beam
5.9
8.0
10.1
12.3
14.4
edge
46.7
25.1
15.6
10.7
7.7
diameter
10% be am angle
86.1°
fc at
beam
Beam
10.3
14.0
17.7
21.5
25.2
edge
9.3
5.0
3.1
2.1
1.5
diameter
PHOTOMETRY NOTES
• Tested to current IES and NEMA standards under stabilized laboratory conditions.
• Actual performance may differ as a result of end-user environment and application.
• Consult factory or IES file for microgroove baffle, black cone or other photometric reports.
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© 2006-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 06/26/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.