Gotham 8 VRA SpecSheet

Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):

Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Vandal Resistant Incandescent Downlights

8” VRA

Lightshield™

A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp

FEAT URES ORDERING INFORMATION NOTES

OPTICAL SYSTEM

• Self-flanged semi-specular, matte-diffuse or specular reflector. Patented Bound­ing Ray™ Optical Principle design (U.S. Patent No. 5,800,050) provides lamp
before lamp image and smooth transition from top of reflector to bottom.

• Marine-grade die-cast aluminum bezel, low copper alloy (<1% copper). Matte
white (DWHG) standard. Stainless steel Torx® T20 tamper-resistant screws.

• Perimeter lens gasket is one-piece closed-cell silicone “O” ring. Perimeter
ceiling gasket is closed-cell silicone that seals bezel to ceiling.

MECHANICAL SYSTEM

• 16-gauge galvanized steel mounting/plaster frame with friction support springs
to retain optical system. Maximum 7/8” thick ceiling standard.

• 16-gauge galvanized steel mounting bars with continuous 4” vertical adjust­ment are shipped pre-installed. Post-installation adjustment possible without
the use of tools from above or below ceiling.

• Galvanized steel junction box with hinged access covers and spring latch. Two
combination 1/2”-3/4” and two 1/2” knockouts for straight-through conduit
runs. Capacity: 8 (4 in, 4 out) No. 12 AWG conductors rated for 90°C.

EXAMPLE: VRA 8AR T73 DWHG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Die-cast aluminum lampholder housing.

• Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell.

• Thermally-activated insulation detector.

LISTING

• Fixtures are UL Listed for thru-branch wiring, non-IC recessed mounting and wet
locations. Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian standards.

• IP55 rating (below the mounting surface) is standard. IP65 rating possible with
the use of silicone.

WARRANTY

• 1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at:

www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx

Series Aperture/Trim color Finish Lens type Options

VRA 8AR Clear

8PR Pewter
8WTR Wheat
8GR Gold

1

8WR

White painted

(blank) Semi-

specular

LD Matte-

diffuse

LS Specular

CGL
T73

FOL

CVX

PCL

PPC

2

2

2

2

3,4

3,4

1/8” clear glass lens
3/16” tempered
prismatic glass lens
1/8” tempered flush
opal glass lens
3/16” clear convex
glass lens
3/16” clear polycar­bonate lenses
1/8” prismatic poly­carbonate lenses

SDT Stepdown transformer (277V to 120V)
SDT347 Stepdown transformer (347V to 120V;

75W max.)

5

RRL

RELOC®-ready luminaire. Pro­vides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling
required.

CP Chicago plenum
WG Zinc-plated wire guard

6

PCU

WRL

3/16” clear polycarbonate lens
underlay (roomside)

7

Wattage restriction label

Architectural Colors - Powder Paint

DWHG Matte white (standard)
DDB

Dark bronze

DBL Black
DWH Gloss white
DMB Medium bronze
DNA

Natural aluminum

Architectural Colors - Plating

PWR Pewter
SCH Satin chrome
ORB Oil-rubbed bronze

8

ORDERING NOTES

1. Not available with finishes.

2. Maximum wattage: 150W A21-IF lamp, 200W A23-IF or 300W PS25-IF lamp.

3. Maximum wattage: 100W A21-IF lamp or 100W A23-IF lamp.

4. Provided standard with clear polycarbonate underlay (2 lenses total).

VRA-8-LENSED

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5. For compatible Reloc systems, refer to TECH-110.

6. Not available with CVX, PCL or PPC lens.

7. Must specify wattage. Ex.: WRL60

8. Additional architectural colors available; see www.lithonia.com/archcolors.

8” VRA

Ceiling opening: 8-7/8 (22.5)

H

[40.2]

8

Lightshield™

A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp

DIMENSIONAL DATA

All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.

13

15

16

7

12

[32.8]

2 [5.1]

13

[19.8]

7

16

1

[28.0]

11

16

1 [2.6]

Aperture:7-7/8 (20.1)

Height information

Wattage 150W A21 200W A23 300W PS25

A8 10-1/8 (25.7) 11-1/8 (28.3) 11-3/4 (29.8)

A8 MB/BC 9-3/4 (24.78) 10-3/4 (27.27) 11-5/16 (28.79)

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VRA-8-LENSED

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8” VRA

0° 20°

200

400

600

800

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0° 20°

200

400

600

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Lightshield™

A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp

PHOTOMETRY

Distribution Curve Distribution Data Output Data Coefficient of Utilization Illuminance: Single Luminaire 30” Above Floor

VRA 8AR CGL (100A21)

80°

60°

40°

VRA 8AR T73 (100A21)

80°

60°

40°

(1)100W INCANDESCENT LAMP, 1500 RATED LUMENS, 0.8 S/MH TEST NO. LTL20743

Ave Lumens

0

895

5

879

15

744

25

504

35

262

45

45

55

7

65

4

75

3

85

1

90

0

208
228
163

Zone Lumens% Lamp

0° - 30°

518.5

0° - 40°

82

47

7
4
3
1

0° - 60°
0° - 90°

90° - 180°

0° - 180°

681.3

735.4

744.3

0.0

744.3

*Efficiency

*49.6

pc 80% 70% 50%
pw 50%30% 10% 50% 30% 10% 50% 30% 10%

34.6

45.4

49.0

49.6

0.0

0
1
2

3
4
5

RCR

6
7
8
9

10

59

59

59

52

54

55

47

49

51

43

45

48

40

42

44

36

39

42

34

36

39

32

34

37

30

32

35

28

30

33

26

28

31

58

58

53

54

48

50

45

47

41

44

38

41

36

39

33

36

31

34

30

32

28

31

55

58

52

52

49

47

46

43

43

39

40

36

38

34

36

31

34

29

32

28

30

26

(1) 100W INCANDESCENT LAMP, 1500 RATED LUMENS, 0.8 S/MH TEST NO. LTL20744

Ave Lumens

0

781

5

764

15

616

25

397

35

189

45

79

55

35

65

19

75

13

85

4

90

0

171
180
120

Zone Lumens % Lamp

0° - 30°

421.8

0° - 40°

71

63
32
19
13

4

0° - 60°
0° - 90°

90° - 180°

0° - 180°

541.7

637.1

673.7

0.0

673.7

*Efficiency

*44.9

pc 80% 70% 50%
pw 50% 30%10% 50% 30%10% 50% 30%10%

28.1

36.1

42.5

44.9

0.0

0
1
2
3

4
5

RCR

6
7
8
9

10

53

53

53

47

48

49

41

43

45

37

39

42

34

36

38

31

33

36

28

30

33

26

28

31

25

26

29

23

25

28

22

23

26

52

52

47

48

42

44

39

41

35

38

33

35

30

33

28

31

26

29

25

27

23

26

50

52

46

46

43

41

40

37

37

33

35

31

32

28

30

26

29

24

27

23

26

22

55

55

50

51

46

47

Mounting

42

44
41
38
35
33
31
29
28

50
45
41
38
35
32
30
28
26
25
23

Height

39

8.0

36

10.0

34

12.0

31

14.0

29

16.0

28
26

50
44
40

Mounting

36

Height

33

8.0

30

10.0

28

12.0

26

14.0

24

16.0

23
21

50% beam -

Inital FC

Center

Beam DiameterFC DiameterFC

29.6

15.9

9.9

6.8

4.9

Inital FC

Center

Beam Diameter FC Diameter FC

25.8

13.9

8.7

5.9

4.3

45.8°

4.7

6.3

8.0

9.7

11.4

50% beam -

42.7°

4.3

5.9

7.4

9.0

10.6

14.8

8.0

5.0

3.4

2.5

12.9

6.9

4.3

3.0

2.1

10% beam -

78.1°

8.9

12.2

15.4

18.7

21.9

10% beam -

74.8°

8.4

11.5

14.5

17.6

20.6

3.0

1.6

1.0

0.7

0.5

2.6

1.4

0.9

0.6

0.4

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.

VRA-8-LENSED

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© 2012-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/10/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.