Lightolier PRISMALYTE plus PRA2GRFVA432 Specification

Prismalyte Plus PRA2GRFVA432

Page 1 of 2 2' x 4' Recessed Fluorescent, Floating Lens Frame, Black Reveal

Static or Air Supply/Return, 4 Lamp, T8 or T5

• 5" deep body.

• 2-9/16" lamp to lens for better lamp obscuration.

• 76.7% efficient (4 lamp T8).

• Black housing exterior for cooler ballast operating temperature.

• Clean contoured interior.

• Eyeleted heat removal vents in fixture ends.

• One-piece housing has ribbed construction for added strength.

• Hemmed over side rails for maximum safety.

• Fixture ends turned-in for safe handling.

• Built-in earthquake clips.

• Door jamb finished black on four sides for positive light stop.

• True mitered corner aluminum lens frame.

• Spring loaded rooster head latches.

• 18 gauge steel hinges.

• Construction to meet NYC Code Requirements or Chicago Plenum is
available.

Mounting Methods Dimensions

exposed T-grid ceiling.

G

exposed slot T-grid ceiling.

T

1/4" max.

24"

drywall kit. (See options)

Type “G”

Fixture

Order Catalog Number: FK92X4.

1-1/2" max.

15/16"

or 1"

Support
(by others)

Drywall Kit

(See Options)

Drywall
(by others)

24"

1-7/8" max.

9/16"

24" (610mm)

6" (152mm) Air supply slots

2" x 2-1/2" access plate
with two K.O.s
(7/8" dia.)

39-1/4" (997mm)

47-31/32" (1218mm)

Job Information Type:

Job Name:

5" (127mm)

(PRA only)

earthquake clip

before

installation

Lightolier is a Philips group brand

earthquake clip

installed

(lay-in grid)

Cat. No.:

Lamp(s):

Volts/Ballast:

For Factory Technical Information: [phone] • Fax [phone]
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
www.lightolier.com © 2009 a Philips Group

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Prismalyte Plus PRA2GRFVA432

Page 2 of 2 2' x 4' Recessed Fluorescent, Floating Lens Frame, Black Reveal

Static or Air Supply/Return, 4 Lamp, T8 or T5

luminaries lengthwise

luminaries crosswise

Photometry Model No. PRA2GRFVA432120O4

THIS REPORTIS BASEDON PUBLISHEDINDUSTRY PROCEDURES• FIELD PERFORMANCEMAY VARYFROM LABORATORYPERFORMANCE.

LER = FP - 68.7 IW - 109.5 BF - 0.86
Comparative yearly lighting energy cost per 1000 lumens = $3.49

coefficients of utilization — zonal cavity method (effective floor cavity reflectance 0.20)

RF 20 20 20
RC 80 50 30

RW 70 50 30 50 30 10 50 30 10

1 84 81 78 76 74 72 73 71 69
2 77 71 67 67 64 60 65 62 59
3 71 63 58 60 55 52 58 54 51
4 65 57 51 54 49 45 52 48 44
5 60 51 45 49 43 39 47 43 39
6 56 46 40 44 39 35 43 38 34
7 52 42 36 40 35 31 39 34 31

room cavity ratio

8 49 39 32 37 32 28 36 31 28
9 45 36 30 34 29 25 34 29 25

10 43 33 27 32 27 23 31 26 23

visual comfort probability (rated lumens per lamp 3150.)

room size ceiling height ceiling height
WL8.5 10.0 13.0 16.0 8.5 10.0 13.0 16.0
20 20 61 65 72 79 58 63 69 76

20 30 54 58 63 69 50 54 60 66
20 40 50 53 58 62 45 49 54 59
20 60 46 49 52 57 41 45 48 53

30 20 62 67 71 77 60 65 69 75
30 30 54 58 62 67 51 55 60 65
30 40 50 53 56 60 46 49 53 57
30 60 46 49 51 54 41 45 47 51
30 60 44 46 47 51 39 42 43 47

40 20 63 68 72 76 62 67 71 75
40 30 55 59 63 67 53 57 61 65
40 40 50 53 57 60 47 50 54 57
40 60 46 49 51 54 42 45 47 51
40 80 44 46 47 50 40 42 43 47
40 100 44 45 45 48 39 41 41 44

60 30 56 60 64 67 54 59 62 66
60 40 51 54 57 60 48 52 55 58
60 60 46 49 50 54 43 46 47 51
60 80 44 46 47 50 40 43 43 46
60 100 43 45 45 47 39 41 41 43

100 40 53 56 58 62 52 55 57 61
100 60 49 51 52 55 46 49 50 53
100 80 46 48 48 51 43 45 45 48
100 100 45 46 45 48 41 42 42 44

Ordering Information

Explanation of Catalog Number. Example: PRA2GRFVA432UNVH4

2

Prismalyte

Plus:

Floating

Lens Frame

Recessed

Fluorescent

Troffer

PR

PK

PX

Options/Accessories

Special Lenses: Substitute VY for VA (standard) = .125" nominal pattern 12 with 7.8 oz. average

weight per square foot. Substitute VI for VA (standard) = .125" nominal pattern 12 with 6.8 oz.
average weight per square foot.
Radio Interference Filter:
SUFFIX: B.

Air Closure Strip: SUFFIX ACS4 (factory installed).
Electrical Wiring Options: Consult factory.
Drywall Kit: Order Catalog Number: FK92X4.

(Request Folio OA30-10 Rev. A).

Chicago Plenum: SUFFIX: C.

Specifications

Performance: In an installation of 4 lamp 32W luminaires in a room cavity ratio of 1,

reflectance 80% ceiling, 50% wall, 20% floor, the C.U. shall not be less than .81. To prevent
glare the VCP shall be not less than 43 either lengthwise or crosswise (at 100fc level) and
the average brightness at 65° shall not exceed 2805 candelas per square meter. To control
veiling reflections, luminaire output in the 30°-90° zone shall not be less than 67.3%.
Air Handling: (PRA only) side air passages for air supply or air return. Supply air is dis­charged vertically. Optional side closure strips. Air return is also provided through the lamp
compartment through fixture body ends.

Body Style:
A=Air

Handling

S=Static

Fixture

Width

Standard Prismalyte Plus

For NYC Code – I.B.E.W. Manufactured

For NYC Code – Local 3 Manufactured

Ceiling Type:

G= Grid

(lay-in T bar)

T= Slot grid or

two-directional
concealed T
see options)

To order one RIF per fixture; SUFFIX: R. To order one RIF per ballast;

RF

Lens Frame:

RF=1/2" regressed

floating aluminum
frame with 7/16"
black reveal four
sides.

VA=Virgin acrylic

4

Lens Shielding

Type:

(standard), see
options and
consult factory

Lamp

Quantity

Specifications (continued)

Materials: Chassis parts are die-formed code gauge cold rolled steel. Housing

ing ends turned-in for safe handling.
Finish: Chassis exterior–black baked polyester enamel. Cavity–white baked polyester enamel minimum 86%
reflectance. Phosphate undercoating.
Lenses: VA (standard) extruded virgin acrylic, 3/16" square based female cones, running 45° to the panel edge,
.095" nominal thickness (similar to pattern 12). VY (optional) .125" nominal pattern 12 with 7.8 oz. average
weight per square foot. VI (optional) .125" nominal pattern 12 with 6.8 oz. average weight per square foot.
Electrical: Thermally protected class “P” ballast C.B.M. approved, non PCB. If K.O. is within 3" of ballast, use
wire suitable for at least 90°.
Labels: I.B.E.W. UL and ULc Listed.
This product may have a mercury containing lamp.
Manage in accord with Disposal Laws. See: www.lamprecycle.org

Lamp Type/

Fixture Length:

32=32W T8
28=28W T5
54=54W T5

(Nominal 48")

Job Information Type:

For Factory Technical Information: [phone] • Fax [phone]
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
www.lightolier.com © 2009 a Philips Group

Voltage:

120, 277 or

UNV=120-277

2-2 Lamp Elec. T8 SO * H
1-4 Lamp Elec. T8 O4 * H4 *
2-2 Lamp 28W Elec. T5 – P
2-2 Lamp 28W/54W Elec. T5 – †PG ††
1-4 Lamp 54W Elec. T5 – †PV ††
LOL T8 Dimming PS –

Other dimming options. Consult factory.

†*Instant Start Standard
††Instant Start (120, 277 or UNV)

††Instant Start (UNV only)
NOTE:

For T8 UNV, you must use HI, H4 Ballast Code.

Ballast Type:

Options:

Add appropriate suffix to

catalog no., ie: (C)

<20THD <10THD

I *

I †

with side rails hemmed over and hous-

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