
Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Incandescent Surface Downlights
8” PDPA
Elevations
®
Performance Downlight Pendant
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
FEAT URE S ORDERING INFORMATION NOTES
DECORATIVE HOUSING
• Durable, heavy-gauge aluminum housing. Textured polyester powder paint finish
available in Matte Black or Satin Silver.
• Housing available in Short or Tall configurations to allow for a variety of ceiling
height applications.
DECORATIVE ELEMENT
• Four configurations allow customization suitable in any space
• No Ring (NR): Clean, simple form - no decorative element.
• Soft Ring (S): Subtle, formed black aluminum band.
• Stacked Rings (C): Four black acrylic rings.
• Gear (G): Precision-formed from solid aluminum.
OPTICAL SYSTEM
• Self-flanged, semi-specular, matte-diffuse, or specular reflector. Bounding
Ray™ Optical Principle design (U.S. Patent No. 5,800,050) provides lamp
before lamp image and smooth transition from top of the reflector to bottom.
Reflector flange visually integrates with housing.
• Optional 1/8” clear or prismatic glass lens.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
• RC120 - 120” black cord is provided for electrical connection between
luminaire and canopy. Canopy mounts directly to 4” square or octagonal
junction box.
• SM - Luminaire is mounted directly to the surface-mounted canopy. Canopy
mounts directly to 4” square or octagonal junction box.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Die-cast aluminum lampholder housing.
• Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell.
LISTING
• Fixtures are UL Listed for 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
EXAMPLE: PDPA 8AR SSS RC120
Aperture/
1
Series
PDPA 8AR Clear
Trim c olo r Finish Lens type
2
8BR
Black
8PR Pewter
8WTR Wheat
8GR Gold
2
8WR
White
(blank) Semi-
specular
LD Matte-
diffuse
LS Specular
(blank)
CGL Clear glass
T73 Tempered
3
No lens
lens
prismatic
lens
Housing Color
S Short
T Tall
ORDERING NOTES
1. Maximum wattage: 300W PS25.
2. Not available with finishes.
3. Maximum lamp wattage for lensed units is 200W.
4. Refer to Page TECH-180 for decorative element and mounting method details.
5. Available with GRS option only.
B Matte
black
S Satin
silver
Decorative
4
element
NR
No ring
S Soft ring
C Stacked
rings
G Gear
Mounting
4
method
RC120 Reinforced
cord mount
SM Surface
mount
Options
TRW White painted flange
5
SDT
SDT347
GRS
Stepdown transformer
(277V to 120V)
5
Stepdown transformer
(347V to 120V; 75W max.)
4
Recessed mounting frame
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GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING | 1400 Lester Road Conyers GA 30012 | P 800.315.4982 | gothamlighting.com
© 2007-2013 Specifications subject to change without notice. Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/09/13.. Specifications subject to change without notice.

8” PDPA
A
Overall Diameter: 9-3/8 (23.5)
Short
Height: 17-5/8 (44.8) Tall
Elevations
Performance Downlight Pendant, A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
®
DIMENSIONAL DATA ELECTRICAL
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.
perture: 7-7/8 (20.1)
Height: 14-7/8 (37.7)
ENERGY
(Calculated in accordance with NEMA standard LE-5A)
Annual*
Energy
LER.DOH
13
13
15
*
Cost
$18.39
$17.89
$16.28
Comparative yearly lighting energy cost per 1000 lumens
Lamps
(1) 150W A21
(1) 200W A23
(1) 300W PS25
Lamp
Lumens
2850
3800
6300
Ballast
Factor
n/a
n/a
n/a
Input
Watts
150
200
300
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© 2007-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/09/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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8” PDPA
Elevations
Performance Downlight Pendant, A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
®
PHOTOMETRY
Distribution Curve Distribution Data Output Data Coefficient of Utilization Illuminance: Single Luminaire 30” Above Floor
PDPA 8AR (150 A21)
300
600
900
0
0
0° 10° 20° 30°
0
PDPA 8AR (200 A23)
500
0° 10° 20° 30°
90°
80°
70°
60°
50°
40°
80°
70°
60°
50°
40°
(1) 150A LAMP, 2850 RATED LUMENS, 1.2 S/MH, TEST NO. LTL7618
From 0° Ave Lumens
1574
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
1616
1678
1586
874
155
475
715
524
87
80
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Zone Lumens% Lamp
1344.2
0° - 30°
1868.3
0° - 40°
1958.9
0° - 60°
1958.9
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
0.0
1958.9
*Efficiency
47.2
65.6
68.7
68.7
*68.7
pf
pc
80% 70% 50%
pw
50% 30% 50% 30% 50% 30%
1
.76
2
.71
3
0.0
.66
4
.61
5
.57
6
.54
7
.50
8
.47
9
.44
10
.42
(1) 200A23 LAMP, 3930 RATED LUMENS, 1.1 S/MH, TEST NO. LTL8058
From 0° Ave Lumens
2895
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
2845
2502
2346
1001
266
713
1043
640
104
96
8
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Zone Lumens% Lamp
2022.7
0° - 30°
2662.6
0° - 40°
2775.0
0° - 60°
2775.8
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
0.0
2775.8
*Efficiency
*70.6
51.5
67.8
70.6
70.6
pf
80% 70% 50%
pc
50% 30% 50% 30% 50% 30%
pw
1
.78
2
.73
3
0.0
.68
4
.64
5
.60
6
.56
7
.52
8
.49
9
.47
10
.44
20%
.74
.75
.73
.72
.71
.68
.70
.67
.62
.65
.57
.61
.53
.57
.49
.53
.46
.50
.43
.47
.40
.44
.37
.41
.67
.62
.63
.57
.59
.53
.55
.49
.52
.46
.49
.43
.46
.40
.43
.37
.41
Mount
.65
height
.60
8
.56
10
.52
12
.48
14
.45
16
.42
.40
.37
20%
.77
.77
.75
.74
.73
.70
.72
.69
.65
.67
.60
.63
.56
.59
.52
.55
.48
.52
.45
.49
.42
.46
.40
.44
.69
.64
.65
.59
.61
.55
.58
.51
.54
.48
.51
.45
.48
.42
.46
.40
.43
Mount
.67
height
.63
8
.58
10
.54
12
.51
14
.48
16
.45
.42
.39
Inital fc
at beam
center
52.0
28.0
17.4
11.9
8.6
Inital fc
at beam
center
95.7
51.5
32.1
21.9
15.9
50% beam angle
61.9°
Beam
diameter
diameter
beam
edge
6.6
9.0
11.4
13.8
16.2
50% beam angle
56.0°
Beam
beam
edge
5.8
8.0
10.1
12.2
14.4
fc at
26.0
14.0
8.7
5.9
4.3
fc at
47.9
25.7
16.0
10.9
7.9
10% beam angle
80.0°
Beam
diameter
diameter
beam
9.2
12.6
15.9
19.3
22.7
10% beam angle
76.1°
Beam
beam
edge
8.6
11.7
14.9
18.0
21.1
fc at
edge
fc at
5.2
2.8
1.7
1.2
0.9
9.6
5.1
3.2
2.2
1.6
PDPA 8AR CGL (200 A23)
80°
500
0
0
0
0
0° 10° 20° 30°
70°
60°
50°
40°
PDPA 8AR CGL (150 A21)
80°
300
600
900
0
0° 10° 20° 30°
70°
60°
50°
40°
(1) 200A23 LAMP, 3930 RATED LUMENS, 1.1 S/MH, TEST NO. LTL8091
From 0° Ave Lumens
2663
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
2617
2302
2158
921
245
656
960
589
96
88
8
6
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Zone Lumens % Lamp
1860.8
0° - 30°
2449.5
0° - 40°
2552.8
0° - 60°
2553.7
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
0.0
2553.7
*Efficiency
*65.0
47.3
62.3
65.0
65.0
0.0
pf
80% 70% 50%
pc
50% 30%50% 30% 50% 30%
pw
1
.72
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
.70
.67
.65
.63
.59
.59
.55
.55
.51
.51
.48
.48
.44
.45
.42
.43
.39
.40
.37
(1) 150A LAMP, 2780 RATED LUMENS, 1.3 S/MH, TEST NO. LTL7760
From 0° Ave Lumens
1412
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
90
1450
1506
1423
784
139
426
641
470
78
72
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Zone Lumens % Lamp
1206.1
0° - 30°
1676.3
0° - 40°
1757.7
0° - 60°
1757.7
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
0.0
1757.7
*Efficiency
*63.2
43.4
60.3
63.2
63.2
pf
pc
80% 70% 50%
pw
50% 30% 50% 30% 50% 30%
1
.70
2
0.0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
.68
.65
.62
.61
.57
.56
.53
.53
.49
.49
.45
.46
.42
.43
.39
.41
.37
.38
.34
20%
.71
.69
.68
.67
.66
.64
.62
.58
.54
.51
.48
.45
.43
.40
.64
.59
.60
.55
.56
.51
.53
.47
.50
.44
.47
.41
.44
.39
.42
.37
.40
Mount
.62
height
.58
8
.54
10
.50
12
.47
14
.44
16
.41
.39
.36
20%
.69
.67
.66
.65
.64
.62
.60
.56
.52
.49
.46
.43
.40
.38
.62
.57
.58
.52
.54
.49
.51
.45
.48
.42
.45
.39
.42
.37
.40
.34
.37
Mount
.60
height
.56
8
.52
10
.48
12
.45
14
.42
16
.39
.36
.34
Inital fc
at beam
center
88.0
47.3
29.5
20.1
14.6
Inital fc
at beam
center
46.7
25.1
15.6
10.7
7.7
50% beam angle
56.0°
fc at
Beam
diameter
diameter
beam
edge
5.8
44.0
8.0
23.7
10.1
14.8
12.2
10.1
14.4
50% beam angle
61.9°
fc at
Beam
beam
edge
6.6
23.3
9.0
12.5
11.4
13.8
16.2
diameter
7.3
diameter
7.8
5.3
3.9
10% beam angle
76.1°
fc at
Beam
beam
edge
8.6
8.8
11.7
4.7
14.9
2.9
18.0
2.0
21.1
1.5
10% beam angle
80.0°
fc at
Beam
beam
edge
9.2
4.7
12.6
2.5
15.9
1.6
19.3
1.1
22.7
0.8
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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GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING | 1400 Lester Road Conyers GA 30012 | P 800.315.4982 | gothamlighting.com
© 2007-2013 Specifications subject to change without notice. Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/09/13.. Specifications subject to change without notice.

8” PDPA
Elevations
Performance Downlight Pendant, A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
DECORATIVE ELEMENTS & CANOPY CONFIGURATIONS
®
Decorative Elements
NR - No Ring
Canopy Configurations
PDPA
Mounting canopy attaches
directly to J-Box
RC120
6.0
Cord (120" provided)
1.3
S - Soft Ring
1
GRS
Recessed mounting
frame option
RC120
C - Stacked Rings G - Gear
PDPA
Mounting canopy attaches directly to J-Box
SM
NOTES
1. Access above ceiling required.
GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING | 1400 Lester Road Conyers GA 30012 | P 800.315.4982 | gothamlighting.com
© 2007-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/09/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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