
Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Vandal Resistant HID Downlights
8 ” VRAH
Lightshield™
Metal Halide Lamp
FEAT URES ORDERING INFORMATION
OPTICAL SYSTEM
• Self-flanged semi-specular or matte-diffuse reflector. Patented Bounding Ray™
Optical Principle design (U.S. Patent No. 8,500,050) 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.
• 16-gauge galvanized steel mounting bars with continuous 4” vertical adjustment are shipped pre-installed. Post-installation adjustment possible without
the use of tools above or below ceiling.
• Galvanized steel junction box with hinged access covers and spring latch. Two
combination 1/2”-3/4” and four 1/2” knockouts for straight-through conduit
runs. Capacity: 8 (4 in, 4 out) No. 12 AWG conductors rated for 90°C.
EXAMPLE: VRAH 150MHC 8AR T73 120 HEB DWHG
Series Wattage/Lamp
VRAH
Metal halide
50M
70M
100M
2
150M
Color-corrected metal halide
1
Aperture/Trim color Distribution Finish Lens type Voltage
8AR Clear
8PR Pewter
(blank) Wide
N
8WTR Wheat
3
50MHC
70MHC
100MHC
2
150MHC
High pressure sodium
4
150S
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Die-cast aluminum lampholder housing.
• Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell allows open and
enclosed rated lamps to be used.
• Prewired, encased-and-potted, 120/277V (pulse start) or 120/347V (probestart) ballast tray module. Module can be attached before or after mounting of
mounting/plaster frame. Electronic ballast available.
• Metal halide: 150W is standard with electronic ballast.
• 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
Narrow
(blank) Semi-
specular
LD Matte-
diffuse
CGL51/8” clear glass lens
5
T73
3/16” tempered prismatic glass lens
5
FOL
1/8” tempered flush opal glass lens
5
CVX
3/16” clear convex glass lens
120
277
347
4
Options
6
HEB
QRS
QRSTD
Electronic ballast
7
Quartz restrike system (uses 100W maximum DC base
quartz lamp by others)
8
Quartz restrike system with time delay. Operates like
QRS, except quartz lamp remains on for two minutes
after HID lamp restrikes.
9
EC
Emergency circuit (DC socket with leads for connection
to external emergency power source; max. 100W lamp)
SF Single fuse
WLP With lamp (shipped separately)
VRAH-8-LENSED
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10
RRL
RELOC®-ready luminaire. Provides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling required.
CP Chicago plenum
WG Zinc-plated wire guard
11,12
PCU
3/16” clear polycarbonate lens underlay (roomside)
Architectural Colors - Powder Paint
13
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” VRAH
Ceiling opening: 8-7/8 (22.5)
Lightshield™
Metal Halide Lamp
DIMENSIONAL DATA NOTES
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.
Height information
Distribution Height
7
17
16
1 [2.6]
13
7
[19.8]
16
1
11
[28.0]
16
15
18
[48.1]
Aperture:7-7/8 (20.1)
VRAH 8AR 9-3/16 (23.3)
VRAH 8ARN 10-1/8 (25.6)
DIMENSIONAL NOTES
• Magnetic ballast dimensions shown. HEB dimensions: L 16 (40.6) x W 15-13/16 (40.2)
ORDERING NOTES
1. Recommended for use with coated lamps.
2. California Title 20 compliant.
3. Ceramic arc tube consistent-color lamp.
4. Not available with HEB.
5. Maximum wattage: 150W.
6. MHC and 150M lamps only.
7. Not available with QRSTD or EC.
8. Not available with QRS or EC.
9. Not available with QRS or QRSTD.
10. For compatible RELOC systems, refer to TECH-110.
11. Maximum wattage: 100W.
12. Not available with CVX lens.
13. Additional architectural colors available; see www.lithonia.com/archcolors.
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VRAH-8-LENSED
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8” VRAH
Lightshield™
Metal Halide Lamp
PHOTOMETRY
Distribution Curve Distribution Data Output Data Coefficient of Utilization Illuminance: Single Luminaire 30” Above Floor
VRAH 150MHC 8AR CGL
80°
60°
40°
VRAH 150MHC 8AR T73
80°
60°
40°
(1) 150W COATED ED17 MH LAMP, 12000 RATED LUMENS, 1.2 S/MH TEST NO. LTL20780
Ave Lumens
0
4471
5
4536
15
4999
25
4436
35
2919
45
1402
55
263
65
40
75
24
85
12
90
Zone Lumens% Lamp
0° - 30°
3866.9
0° - 40°
0° - 60°
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
5681.9
7052.9
7135.5
0.0
7135.5
*Efficiency
441
1403
2023
1815
1082
289
45
26
12
1
pc 80%70% 50%
pw 50%30%10%50% 30%10% 50%30%10%
32.2
47.3
58.8
59.5
0.0
*59.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
RCR
6
7
8
9
10
71
71
63
65
57
60
51
55
47
51
43
47
39
43
36
40
33
37
31
35
28
32
69
71
64
62
59
55
54
49
50
44
46
40
43
36
39
33
37
30
34
28
32
26
69
61
62
54
56
48
51
44
46
39
42
36
39
33
36
30
33
28
30
26
28
60
61
55
57
50
52
45
48
42
45
38
42
35
39
33
36
30
34
28
31
66
66
69
(1) 150W COATED ED17 MH LAMP, 12000 RATED LUMENS, 1.0 S/MH TEST NO. LTL20781
Ave Lumens
0
5159
5
5104
15
4678
25
3596
35
2100
45
967
55
445
65
220
75
137
85
34
90
Zone Lumens % Lamp
0° - 30°
3422.3
0° - 40°
0° - 60°
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
4735.4
5906.4
6316.5
0.0
6316.5
*Efficiency
482
1304
1635
1313
765
407
224
145
42
0
pc 80%70% 50%
pw 50%30%10%50% 30%10% 50%30% 10%
28.5
39.5
49.2
52.6
0.0
*52.6
0
1
2
3
4
5
RCR
6
7
8
9
10
63
63
55
57
49
52
44
48
40
44
37
40
34
37
31
35
29
32
27
30
25
28
61
63
56
54
51
47
47
42
43
37
40
34
37
31
34
28
32
26
30
24
28
23
61
53
54
47
49
41
44
37
40
34
36
31
33
28
31
26
28
24
27
23
25
53
54
47
49
43
45
39
42
36
39
33
36
30
34
28
31
26
29
25
28
58
58
61
66
59
53
Mounting
48
Height
43
8.0
39
10.0
36
12.0
33
14.0
30
16.0
28
26
58
51
46
Mounting
41
Height
37
8.0
33
10.0
31
12.0
28
14.0
26
16.0
24
22
50% beam -
Inital FC
Center
Beam Diameter FC Diameter FC
147.8
79.5
49.5
33.8
24.5
Inital FC
Center
Beam Diameter FC Diameter FC
170.5
91.7
57.2
39.0
28.3
62.5°
6.7
9.1
11.5
14.0
16.4
50% beam -
51.2°
5.3
7.2
9.1
11.0
12.9
73.9
39.7
24.8
16.9
12.3
85.3
45.9
28.6
19.5
14.2
10% beam -
91.5°
14.8
11.3
15.4
19.5
23.6
27.7
10% beam -
83.7°
17.1
9.8
13.4
17.0
20.6
24.2
7.9
5.0
3.4
2.5
9.2
5.7
3.9
2.8
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.
VRAH-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.