HIGH BAY LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

High Bay Lighting LED Driver Solutions

Compact, programmable and high-voltage constant-current LED drivers for UFO high bays, linear high bays, warehouses, factories, logistics centers and demanding industrial lighting systems.

High Efficiency Multiple Dimming Options Industrial Surge Protection Long Operating Life
FAHOLDHIGH BAY LED DRIVERConstant Current · Dimming · High-Voltage Options
40W–400WIndustrial Power Platforms
90–480VacInput Voltage Options
0–10V / PWMControl & Dimming Options
IP65Industrial Protection Direction
INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING ENGINEERING

Common Power Challenges in High Bay Lighting

High bay drivers must manage thermal stress, long duty cycles, sensor control and multiple facility voltages inside compact industrial luminaires.

Heat Inside Compact Fixtures

UFO housings place the LED board, driver and heat sink in a tightly integrated thermal system.

Long Industrial Duty Cycles

Warehouses and factories may operate 12–24 hours per day with limited downtime.

Multiple Facility Voltages

Projects may require 120V, 230V, 277V, 347V or 480V input platforms.

Sensor & Dimming Compatibility

Microwave, PIR, daylight, 0–10V and DALI controls must match the driver interface.

Inventory Complexity

Programmable current and power/CCT DIP switches can reduce the number of driver SKUs.

Harsh Industrial Environments

Dust, humidity, low temperature, oil mist and electrical surges affect reliability.

APPLICATION MATCHING

High Bay Lighting Applications

Match each industrial space to the correct fixture structure, voltage platform, control method and environmental protection.

WAREHOUSES

Warehouses & Logistics Centers

Compact UFO high bay platforms with efficiency, switching and sensor-ready options.

Recommended: FD-K / K1
MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing Plants

Programmable output, long operating hours and occupancy-based dimming.

Recommended: R3 / FD-T
COLD STORAGE

Cold Storage & Food Processing

Protected drivers for low-temperature, moisture-prone and wash-down-adjacent spaces.

Recommended: FD-T / FD-V
HANGARS

Aircraft Hangars & Workshops

High-power and high-voltage platforms for large mounting heights and heavy industry.

Recommended: K1-V / FD-V
RETAIL & EXHIBITION

Big-Box Retail & Exhibition Halls

Uniform light output, flicker control and platform reuse across several fixture powers.

Recommended: FD-K / FD-L
SPORTS HALLS

Sports Halls & Indoor Arenas

Stable dimming, zoning and programmable platforms for flexible event lighting.

Recommended: R3 / FD-T
CORE PRODUCT PLATFORMS

Recommended High Bay LED Driver Series

Three primary platforms cover global UFO fixtures, intelligent industrial lighting and high-voltage UFO projects.

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R3 Series

Programmable Driver for Intelligent High Bay Lighting

For smart warehouses, manufacturing plants and fixtures using occupancy sensors, scheduled dimming or programmable current.

  • Programmable constant-current output
  • 0–10V / PWM / resistor dimming
  • Multi-stage timer profile direction
  • Dim-to-Off capability direction
  • Auxiliary 12V options
  • Sensor-control integration
Request R3 Specifications
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K1-V Series

High-Voltage UFO High Bay Driver

For 347V and 480V warehouses, hangars, logistics facilities and industrial plants using high-voltage distribution.

  • 200–480Vac input direction
  • Compact UFO integration
  • Multiple power directions
  • Dimming and switching options
  • High-output-voltage platforms
  • IP65 mechanical direction
Request K1-V Specifications
FD-L Series

Wide-Input UFO Driver for Canadian 347V Projects

For Canadian warehouses and commercial facilities requiring broad input support, compact UFO integration and power/CCT switching options.

Discuss FD-L Application
FD-T Series

100–347V Driver for Linear High Bay Fixtures

For low-voltage, high-current LED boards, linear industrial fixtures, sensor control and auxiliary-power integration.

Discuss FD-T Application
FD-V Series

200–480V Driver for High-Voltage Linear High Bays

For 480V factories, ports, rail facilities and heavy industrial linear fixtures requiring a protected internal driver.

Discuss FD-V Application
QUICK PRODUCT MATCHING

Application-to-Product Matrix

Use this matrix for early-stage platform selection before detailed LED-board, thermal and luminaire review.

Fixture / ProjectInput VoltagePower DirectionMain FeatureSuggested Series
Global UFO High Bay90–305Vac100–320WPower / CCT DIPFD-K / K1
Smart Warehouse High Bay108–305VacUp to 240W classProgramming / Timer / 0–10VR3
Canadian UFO High BayUp to 347V class100–320WDIP / DimmingFD-L
480V UFO High Bay200–480Vac100–320WHigh-Voltage InputK1-V
Linear High Bay100–347Vac40–400W0–10V / Aux 12VFD-T
480V Linear High Bay200–480Vac40–320W3-in-1 DimmingFD-V
ENGINEERING PRE-SELECTION

High Bay Driver Engineering Calculator

Calculate driver sizing or estimate annual facility energy using actual dimmed input-power ratios and control schedules.

Enter the measured or specified input-power ratio at the dimmed state. Do not assume that 50% light output equals 50% electrical input power.
POWER & SENSOR ARCHITECTURE

High Bay Lighting Power and Sensor Control Architecture

A complete industrial lighting platform combines facility power, driver conversion, constant-current LED output and occupancy or daylight control.

AC Distribution120–480Vac
FAHOLDLED DRIVER
LED DriverConstant-current output
Control Interface0–10V / PWM / DALI
LED BoardMatched Vf and current
High Bay FixtureUFO or linear structure
Microwave / PIROccupancy-based dimming
0–10V / PWMExternal dimming control
DALI / ZoningNetworked industrial lighting
Auxiliary 12VSensor or controller supply
APPLICATION ADVANTAGES

Why Fahold for High Bay Lighting

Industrial power platforms engineered around compact integration, multi-voltage projects, sensor control and long-duration operation.

Thermal Integration

Driver selection can be coordinated with UFO or linear fixture heat paths and case-temperature limits.

Programmable Output

Adjustable current and switching options help reduce driver and luminaire SKU complexity.

Sensor-Ready Platforms

0–10V, PWM, DALI and auxiliary-power directions support occupancy and daylight controls.

120–480V Options

Input platforms support standard industrial, Canadian and high-voltage facilities.

Surge & Protection

Product directions can be matched to industrial power quality and project protection levels.

OEM / ODM Development

Current, housing, cables, connectors, labels and control interfaces can be evaluated by project.

OEM / ODM SUPPORT

Custom High Bay Power Solutions

Fahold can evaluate project-specific drivers around the fixture structure, LED voltage window, target current, facility input voltage, sensor interface, thermal conditions and target market.

Rated powerInput-voltage rangeOutput-voltage windowOutput currentDimming protocolSensor interfaceAuxiliary outputPower / CCT DIP switchCable and connectorHousing dimensionsIP ratingLabel and packaging
Discuss a Custom High Bay Project
FAHOLDHIGH BAY LED DRIVERPower · Thermal · Sensor · Mechanical Integration
Control0–10V · PWM · DALI
Sensor ReadyPIR · microwave · daylight
Input Platform120V · 277V · 347V · 480V
Thermal DesignUFO · linear integration
RELIABILITY VALIDATION

Thermal, Surge and Industrial Reliability

Critical validation items for warehouses, factories, cold storage, hangars and heavy industrial spaces.

Thermal Testing

Review driver case temperature, fixture heat transfer and ambient derating together.

Surge & Power Quality

Confirm common-mode and differential-mode surge requirements for the complete luminaire.

Sensor Compatibility

Validate low-end dimming, standby behavior and auxiliary output with the selected sensor.

Dust & Moisture Exposure

Review ingress protection, cable entry and final fixture enclosure conditions.

Burn-In & Protection

Verify over-voltage, over-temperature, short-circuit and open-load behavior.

Market Compliance

Certification scope must match the final fixture, target region and installation category.

TECHNICAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions for UFO and linear high bay manufacturers, industrial lighting brands and project engineers.

How do I select an LED driver for a high bay light?

Match the driver’s constant-current operating window to the LED board minimum, nominal and maximum forward voltage, output current, input voltage, power, thermal conditions, dimming interface and target certification.

What is the difference between a UFO and linear high bay driver?

UFO fixtures often require compact round or die-cast driver integration and higher LED voltage, while linear high bays may use internal rectangular drivers and lower-voltage, higher-current LED boards.

When is a 347V or 480V high bay driver required?

Use these platforms when the facility distribution system supplies 347V or 480V. The selected driver must be explicitly rated for the actual input range.

Can a high bay driver power an occupancy sensor?

Yes, when the driver includes a compatible auxiliary output and the sensor’s voltage and current requirements are within that output rating.

How is high bay driver power calculated?

Nominal LED power is approximately nominal forward voltage multiplied by output current and channel count. Driver rating must also account for maximum LED voltage, utilization limit and thermal derating.

Can one driver cover multiple fixture powers?

Yes, when output current can be programmed or switched and every setting remains inside the driver’s voltage, current, power and thermal operating limits.

What dimming method is common for high bay lighting?

0–10V is common in industrial projects, while PWM, DALI and sensor-controlled interfaces may also be used. The driver, sensor and controller must be electrically compatible.

What information should I send for a driver recommendation?

Send input voltage, LED voltage range, target current, fixture type, power, control method, sensor details, auxiliary-power requirement, environment, housing dimensions, quantity and target market.

PROJECT INQUIRY

Get Your High Bay Lighting Solution

Send the fixture, LED-board, thermal, sensor, voltage and target-market requirements. Calculator results can be transferred directly into the Elementor Pro form below.

Application-based driver recommendationInclude LED board data, fixture drawings, sensor information and expected quantity.
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