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VA Series Architectural Area Light | Prepare to be enlightened.®
“No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”
-Voltaire “Be Bold. Proclaim it everywhere.”
-Voltaire
Gently contoured, yet boldly stated, Voltaire’s freeform architectural design with integral mounting
arm blends harmoniously with existing architecture.
The sleek silhouette and low-profile aesthetic have
been engineered to sustain greater wind loads than
traditional fixtures.
VA2 Side View
VA1 Side View
Thoughtfully designed
for every application from
pedestrian walkways to
bridges and parking lots,
two luminaire sizes provide
performance levels ranging
from 6,000 to 25,000 nominal
delivered lumens.
VA1 Bottom View
VA1 Top View
The assault begins.
With the same passion for excellence that has come
to be synonymous with the Williams name, Williams
Outdoor introduces Voltaire – a rugged, reliable,
high-performance luminaire series designed to meet
the demands of discriminating architects, engineers
Following the same path that Williams has blazed
since 1921 – one of deliberate, relevant, and calculated
product development – Voltaire embraces state-of-the-art
VA2 Bottom View
technologies with an unwavering commitment to quality.
and lighting designers.
Led by a team of accomplished LED engineers, Voltaire
meets the challenge of form, function, aesthetics,
Conceptualized, designed, and produced in
Carthage, Missouri, Voltaire is a quality,
and performance through the use of the highest
USA-proud luminaire that complies with
quality materials, finishes and electrical components.
most federal and state regulatory programs.
VA2 Top View
Thermal Management
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
PERFORMANCE & OPTICS
• Reliability, performance, and quality are
ensured through the use of the highest
quality materials, finishes, and electrical
components
• Two-piece aluminum die-cast construction
employs integral heatsink for optimal
passive thermal management
• Concealed internal heatsink finning prevents
build-up of debris and enhances architectural
appearance
• Wet location vented enclosure utilizes air flow
to increase thermal performance and reliability
• One-piece LED module minimizes electrical
connection points to increase reliability
• Luminous efficacy up to 99 lm/W
• Lumen maintenance (L70) of 54,000
hours per IES TM-21
• ANSI 4000K & 5000K color temperatures
• 70 CRI minimum
• Acrylic refractive lens design provides standard
IES distributions
• Factory-set optics specified in 90 degree increments
• Uniform, rectangular distributions minimize hot
spots while maximizing pole spacing
• Optional die-cast, integrated house-side shield
maintains fixture aesthetics while providing light
trespass control
Thermal performance is critical to the lifetime of every
LED luminaire. Designed to withstand the hand of
time, each luminaire is equipped with an integral diecast aluminum heatsink and concealed venting. These
elements coupled with Williams’ exclusive LED array
provide an optimized passive thermal management
system engineered to achieve high ambient temperature
operation while maintaining minimum L70 lumen
maintenance of 54,000 hours per IES TM-21. Rated for
-30ºC to 40ºC ambient operating temperature.
DIMMING & ELECTRICAL
MOUNTING
• Contoured architectural design with integrated
arm blends with existing architecture
• Low-profile aesthetic is engineered to sustain
greater wind loads than traditional fixtures
Voltaire
LED
Lumens Voltaire
(90% LLF Wattage Wattage
Savings
Applied)
Mounting
Height
• Hinged two-piece enclosure with locking
mechanism allows removal of lower
enclosure for ease of installation
• Four captive fasteners provide easy access
to electrical components
• LED modules are field-replaceable for
on-site maintenance and future upgrades
Comparing LED to HID
Pulse
Start
MH
15'-25'
EASE OF MAINTENANCE
150
9,800
190
VA1-LED60/740-T5
6,204
70
63%
250
14,700
288
VA1-LED90/740-T5
8,795
105
64%
400
25,200
456
VA1-LED120/740-T5
10,890
139
70%
400
25,200
456
VA2-LED180/740-T5
17,456
208
54%
750
49,000
820
VA2-LED240/740-T5
21,143
272
25'-35'
• 120-277V available with
programmable driver,
providing multiple
dimming control profiles
• 347V and 480V available
with 0-10V dimming driver
• Programmable driver
(120-277V) features builtin NTC thermal feedback,
diagnostics, and optional
constant lumen output
• 10kA/10kV surge
protection standard
• Optional NEMA locking
receptacle to integrate
with a variety of photocell
and control systems
Lumens
HID
Equivalent
(70% LLF System Voltaire
applied) Wattage (90% LLF applied)
Average Savings
QUALIFICATIONS
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This fixture is proudly made in the USA
DLC qualified products listed at www.designlights.org
Lighting Facts listed
IP65 rated
IDA Dark-Sky approved
“Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.”
– Voltaire
67%
64%
Distribution Options
Factory-Rotatable Optics
Options & Accessories
Mounting Accessories
Type II (T2)
Internal House Shield
Round Pole Mount
Used for wide walkways, on ramps and
entrance roadways, as well as other long,
narrow lighting applications.
Die-cast, integrated house-side
shield maintains fixture aesthetics
while providing light trespass
control. Available with Type II, III,
and IV distributions.
Round pole mount adapter
for minimum ø3.5” O.D. poles.
Pole top diameter must be
specified at time of order.
Photo Control Receptacle
Wall Mount
Optional NEMA locking receptacle
integrates with a variety of
photocell and control systems.
Photocell by others.
Streamlined design provides
smooth, seamless aesthetics
for wall and building
applications. Features easyto-install heavy-duty steel
mounting plate.
and a multitude of dimming and management options.
Clear Glass Lens
Constant Lumen Output (CLO)
Optional tempered clear glass
lens overlay.
Tenon Mount
(VATMR)
F
L
Placement: Near center of pathway.
Type III (T3)
Ideal for roadways, general parking, and other
areas where a larger pool of light is required.
Placement: To the side of the area, allowing
light to project outward.
Type IV (T4)
Produces semicircular illumination ideal for
mounting on the sides of buildings and walls.
R
Top View
Variable-orientation optics rotate in 90º increments to achieve
multiple design parameters.
Finish Options
Placement: Perimeter of parking areas and
buildings.
BLK
Type V (T5)
Black
DBZ
DBR
Dark Bronze Medium Bronze
GRAY
SLV
WHT
Gray
Satin Aluminum
White
The colors shown may vary from actual material. Color chip samples available on request.
Produces a circular distribution that has the
same intensity at all angles.
Placement: Large, commercial parking areas
where sufficient, evenly distributed light is
necessary.
Driver Options
Williams Voltaire series is powered by Philips Xitanium drivers.
Type V Rectangular (T5R)
Extra-wide rectangular distribution produces
even illumination along a short and long axis.
Placement: Large, commercial parking areas
requiring even, rectangular distribution.
Offering 0-10V dimming standard or programmable dimming
options (120-277V only) to provide flexibility in performance,
will deliver constant lumens throughout the life of the product.
Placement: Locations requiring light to
project outward with controlled backlight.
Round die-cast aluminum
tenon mount adapter.
Fits ø2-3/8” - ø3” O.D.
pole top tenon, must
specify. Accommodates
up to four luminaires.
Nighttime Dimming Profile (NDP)
VATMR must be ordered
separately.
Type III with House Shield (T3HS)
Williams’ NDP option enables the driver to be configured
Ideal for roadways, general parking, and other
areas where a larger pool of light is required.
to pre-defined dimming levels and timeframes. Especially
Type II with House Shield (T2HS)
Used for wide walkways, ramps and entrance
roadways, as well as other long, narrow
lighting applications.
Placement: Locations requiring light to
project outward with controlled backlight.
While traditional lighting sources depreciate in light output over
time, the CLO option enables Williams to provide a solution that
useful in nighttime applications where light levels can be
reduced during non-peak hours, the NDP option brings
added flexibility and efficiency to Williams Voltaire series.
Type IV with House Shield (T4HS)
Produces semicircular forward throw
lighting intended for mounting in perimeter
applications. Includes house-side shield.
Placement: Parking areas and businesses
where backlight control is required.
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI)
A digital communication protocol and a global standard for
dimming, DALI makes it possible to send dimming commands,
set fade rates and times, and query driver or LED status.
Mounting Configurations
S
D180
D90
T90
T120
Q90
Specifications
Housing – Heavy-duty, two-piece die-cast aluminum clamshell
enclosure, rated IP65. Removable lower enclosure and electrical
compartment, secured with locking hinge mechanism.
Thermal Management – Integral die-cast aluminum heatsink,
concealed venting, and LED module seamlessly provide passive
thermal management. Rated -30 º C to 40 º C ambient operating
temperature.
Optical System – Precision, injection-molded, refractive
acrylic lensing produces standard IES distributions. Factory-set
orientations in 90 º increments. Optional integrated die-cast
aluminum internal house-side shield. Optional tempered glass lens.
LED Module – Circuit board design incorporates TVS diodes to
protect against ESD events. ANSI 4000K and 5000K CCT, minimum
70 CRI LEDs.
LED Driver – Class 1 constant-current driver. 347V and 480V: 0-10V
dimming driver. 120V-277V: Programmable driver with 0-10V, DALI,
or nighttime dimming. Built-in NTC-based thermal feedback and
diagnostics. Constant lumen output optional.
Electrical – 120-277, 347, and 480 VAC input range; 50-60Hz;
power factor >.90; THD <20% at full load. FCC Class A compliant.
10kA/10kV surge protection standard. Quick-disconnect wiring
provided.
Finish – Super durable polyester powder coat bonded to
phosphate-free, multi-stage pretreated metal, meets and exceeds
AAMA 2604 specifications for outdoor durability. Available in
seven standard colors. Custom colors available.
17-3/16”
7-3/4”
3-1/8”
VA1 Front View
Mounting – Direct mounts to minimum 4” square pole. Optional
round pole adapter, wall mount (VA1 only) or post top tenon
mount accessories available.
Labels – cCSAus listed to STD22.2 No 250.0 certified as luminaire
suitable for wet locations.
Certifications & Qualifications –
• Calculated L70 lumen maintenance of 54,000 hours
per IES TM-21
• Tested to IES LM-79-08 standards
• Lighting Facts listed
• DLC qualified products listed at www.designlights.org
• IP65 rated
• VA1 meets the American National Standard for Roadway
Lighting Equipment – Luminaire Vibration (ANSI C136.31-2010),
direct mount to square pole applications only.
• IDA Dark-Sky approved
• RoHS compliant
• BUG classified per IES TM-15-11
Warranty – 5-year limited warranty, see hewilliams.com/warranty.
H.E. Williams, Inc.
831 West Fairview Avenue
Carthage, Missouri 64836
417-358-4065
www.hewilliams.com 300102.052114MP
6”
28-9/16”
VA1 Side View
18-3/8”
7-3/4”
3-1/8”
VA2 Front View
6”
39-1/4”
VA2 Side View