Outdoor LED Drivers
FAHOLD outdoor LED drivers provide constant-current power for street lights, tunnel lights, area lights, stadium luminaires, shoebox fixtures and other professional outdoor LED lighting. The current portfolio covers approximately 26W to 400W across programmable, 0–10V, DALI-2 and fixed-output product platforms.
Available series include 100–277Vac, 120–277Vac and 200–277Vac input options with multiple LED output-voltage and current ranges. Depending on series and configuration, available features include offline output programming, 0–10V / PWM / resistor / timer control, DALI-2 digital dimming, photosensor compatibility, surge protection and outdoor enclosure ratings from IP42 to IP67.
Compare the 73 current products below by wattage, AC input, LED output voltage, output current, dimming protocol and environmental requirements. FAHOLD also supports electrical matching, datasheets, samples and OEM/ODM outdoor-lighting projects.
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Outdoor LED Drivers for Professional Lighting Projects
FAHOLD outdoor LED drivers are constant-current power solutions developed for professional street lighting, tunnel lighting, area lighting, stadium lighting, shoebox fixtures, wall lights and other commercial outdoor luminaires. The current portfolio covers approximately 26W to 400W and includes several input-voltage, LED-output and lighting-control platforms.
Outdoor driver selection involves more than rated wattage. The LED module's voltage range and operating current, facility AC input, dimming protocol, enclosure protection, surge environment, thermal design and certification requirements must all be matched to the finished luminaire.
FAHOLD organizes the outdoor portfolio by control method and electrical platform so fixture manufacturers can first choose between programmable / analog control, DALI-2 digital control and simpler outdoor-driver architectures before comparing individual models.
Choose an Outdoor LED Driver by Control Method
The control system is one of the most useful ways to narrow a commercial outdoor LED driver search. FAHOLD currently groups the outdoor portfolio into 0–10V / programmable, DALI-2 and non-isolated outdoor product categories.
| Control Direction | Current Product Count | Main Series | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–10V / Programmable | 44 products | F1 / F1E / T1 | Street, tunnel, stadium, area and configurable outdoor luminaires |
| DALI-2 | 13 products | F2D | Digitally controlled street, tunnel and connected outdoor lighting |
| Non-Isolated / Simplified Outdoor Platforms | 16 products | R2 / R3 | Shoebox, wall, street, area and compact outdoor luminaires |
For analog and programmable control, browse
0–10V Outdoor LED Drivers
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For digital lighting-control projects, compare
DALI-2 Outdoor LED Drivers
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For high-voltage LED-string and simplified outdoor platforms, review
Non-Isolated Outdoor LED Drivers
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Outdoor LED Driver Power Range: 26W to 400W
The current FAHOLD outdoor portfolio covers compact auxiliary and low-power outdoor fixtures through high-power commercial lighting systems.
| Power Direction | Platform Direction | Typical Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 26W–60W | T1 and lower-power F1 / R2 / R3 options | Compact street lights, tunnel lights, display lighting, wall fixtures and auxiliary outdoor lighting |
| 75W–150W | F1 / F1E / F2D / R2 / R3 | Street lights, area lights, wall packs, tunnel fixtures and commercial outdoor luminaires |
| 200W–240W | F1 / F1E / F2D / R2 / R3 | High-output street lighting, roadway fixtures, tunnel and area lighting |
| 320W–400W | F1 / F1E / R2 / R3 depending on power class | High-power roadway, stadium and professional outdoor LED fixtures |
Rated power is only the first selection parameter. A 200W driver is not automatically suitable for every 200W LED fixture because the LED voltage and required current must also fall within the driver's supported operating range.
Constant-Current Outdoor LED Drivers
The FAHOLD outdoor portfolio is primarily designed around constant-current LED power architectures. Constant-current regulation controls LED operating current while the output voltage varies within the supported electrical window of the selected model.
This is particularly important in street lights, tunnel lights and other professional luminaires where LED module forward voltage changes according to LED quantity, board architecture, current, temperature and production tolerance.
For correct driver matching, provide the minimum, nominal and maximum LED forward voltage together with the required operating current and maximum fixture wattage.
100–277V Outdoor LED Drivers
100–277Vac is one of the main input platforms in the FAHOLD outdoor range. F1, T1 and F2D products use this input direction for professional street, tunnel, area and other outdoor lighting systems.
This broad commercial input range allows compatible luminaires to be used across common nominal 120V, 208V, 240V and 277V electrical systems, subject to the exact model and project requirements.
The AC input voltage should always be evaluated separately from the LED output voltage. A luminaire may operate from 277Vac facility power while the driver supplies a much lower regulated DC voltage to the LED module.
200–277V Outdoor LED Drivers
FAHOLD F1E is a dedicated 200–277Vac outdoor driver platform for projects that do not require nominal 120Vac input. The current F1E portfolio covers approximately 50W to 320W and provides several LED output-voltage windows for different street, tunnel and high-power outdoor fixture designs.
A dedicated 200–277Vac platform can be useful for commercial and European-market outdoor projects standardized around higher AC supply voltages.
Compare
F1E Programmable Outdoor LED Drivers
for model-level selection.
F1 0–10V Outdoor LED Drivers
F1 is the broadest high-performance outdoor platform in the current FAHOLD range. The series uses 100–277Vac input and currently extends from 40W to 400W with multiple LED voltage and current configurations.
Compatible F1 configurations support offline programming together with 0–10V, PWM, resistor and timer control. The platform also provides configuration options for different fixture-control requirements rather than forcing every project to use one fixed dimming interface.
F1 is relevant to street lighting, tunnel lighting, stadium luminaires and other outdoor fixtures that require programmable current, flexible control and a broad selection of LED operating windows.
Browse
F1 100–277Vac Outdoor LED Drivers
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F1E Programmable Outdoor LED Drivers
F1E extends the programmable outdoor-driver architecture into a dedicated 200–277Vac input range. Current products cover approximately 50W to 320W with several low-, medium- and high-voltage LED output platforms.
Compatible configurations support offline output-current programming and 0–10V / PWM / resistor / timer control. This allows fixture manufacturers to configure the operating point of the driver within its supported electrical limits for different LED modules or OEM luminaire variants.
The platform uses IP65 / IP67 outdoor protection depending on configuration and includes surge and electrical-protection functions for professional outdoor-lighting applications.
T1 Compact Outdoor LED Drivers
T1 addresses the lower-power and space-constrained end of the FAHOLD outdoor portfolio. Current T1 products cover approximately 26W to 60W with 100–277Vac input.
The compact enclosure is useful for smaller street lights, tunnel lights, display fixtures and auxiliary outdoor luminaires where available driver space is limited.
Despite the smaller power class, compatible T1 configurations retain programmable and multi-mode control functions together with outdoor enclosure protection and surge protection.
Compare
T1 Compact Outdoor LED Drivers
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DALI-2 Outdoor LED Drivers
DALI-2 provides digital lighting control for outdoor systems that require standardized addressable communication rather than only analog dimming.
The FAHOLD F2D outdoor range uses 100–277Vac input and currently includes 13 models from 75W through 240W with several LED voltage windows. Current F2D products use IP66 / IP67 outdoor enclosure protection.
DALI-2 outdoor drivers are particularly relevant to connected street lighting, tunnel lighting and area-lighting projects where luminaires form part of a larger digital control architecture.
Compare
F2D DALI-2 Outdoor LED Drivers
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0–10V vs DALI-2 Outdoor LED Drivers
0–10V and DALI-2 can both provide dimming, but they serve different lighting-control architectures.
| Control | Typical Direction | Selection Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10V | Analog dimming for individual fixtures or conventional lighting-control systems | Simple control wiring, controller compatibility and required dimming behavior |
| DALI-2 | Digital addressable lighting-control systems | DALI network architecture, controller compatibility and project communication requirements |
Choose the protocol from the actual project-control architecture rather than only from the required dimming percentage. Fixture manufacturers should confirm wiring, control-system compatibility and the exact driver configuration before production.
Programmable Outdoor LED Drivers
Offline programming allows supported driver parameters such as output current to be configured within the approved operating limits of the product.
This can help OEM outdoor-lighting manufacturers reduce the number of unique power platforms across a fixture family. Multiple street-light or area-light SKUs may use a common driver platform with different programmed current settings when voltage, power and thermal limits allow it.
Programming requirements should be defined before production so driver settings, fixture wattage and product labels remain consistent.
PWM, Resistor and Timer Control Options
In addition to standard 0–10V control, compatible outdoor-driver configurations support PWM, resistor-based adjustment and timer dimming.
Timer control can be useful in roadway or area-lighting applications where fixtures follow scheduled nighttime output levels, while PWM and resistor interfaces can support different fixture-control or OEM integration requirements.
Available control methods depend on the specific series and configuration and should be confirmed during model selection.
Outdoor LED Drivers for Street Lighting
Street-light drivers must be matched to the electrical and environmental requirements of the complete roadway luminaire. Important parameters include LED forward voltage, output current, fixture power, control protocol, surge environment, enclosure design and target-market certification.
FAHOLD outdoor platforms provide multiple power and control options for street-light manufacturers, including 0–10V, programmable and DALI-2 product directions.
For application-level street-lighting system selection, review
FAHOLD Street Lighting LED Driver Solutions
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LED Drivers for Tunnel Lighting
Tunnel lighting often combines long operating hours, controlled dimming and demanding installation environments. Driver efficiency, output stability, control compatibility and enclosure protection should therefore be considered together.
F1, F1E, T1 and F2D platforms provide different power and control directions for compatible tunnel-lighting projects, ranging from compact low-power fixtures to high-output programmable luminaires.
Outdoor LED Drivers for Stadium and Area Lighting
Stadium and large-area luminaires often require higher driver power together with programmable output and professional control interfaces. The upper F1 and F1E power classes provide outdoor-driver options for compatible high-output LED fixtures.
For these projects, fixture designers should evaluate maximum output current, LED voltage, surge environment, thermal conditions and control requirements rather than selecting only from rated wattage.
Drivers for Shoebox Lights and Wall Lighting
Shoebox and wall-mounted outdoor luminaires can use different driver architectures depending on fixture size, LED-string voltage and required control functions.
R2 and R3 provide high-voltage LED-string platforms for compact outdoor fixtures, while programmable F1-family products provide broader LED output-voltage and control options.
R2 Non-Isolated Outdoor LED Drivers
R2 is a compact non-isolated outdoor and industrial driver platform using 120–277Vac input and a 180–260Vdc high-voltage LED output architecture. Current models cover 40W through 320W.
The platform is relevant to shoebox lights, wall fixtures and compatible linear lighting systems where compact size and high LED-string voltage are priorities.
R2 uses an IP42 enclosure platform on current products, so final installation protection depends on the luminaire enclosure and overall fixture construction.
Compare
R2 Outdoor LED Drivers
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R3 Waterproof Outdoor LED Drivers
R3 provides a waterproof non-isolated outdoor platform for shoebox lights, wall lights, street lighting and other compact outdoor luminaires. Current products cover 40W to 320W with 120–277Vac input and a 180–260Vdc high-voltage LED output architecture.
Current R3 products use IP65 / IP67 enclosure protection and combine high efficiency with configurable outdoor-lighting control functions depending on the selected version.
Compare
R3 Waterproof Outdoor LED Drivers
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IP65, IP66 and IP67 Outdoor LED Driver Protection
Ingress protection requirements depend on where and how the driver is installed. FAHOLD outdoor platforms use different enclosure ratings according to series and configuration.
| Platform | Protection Direction | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| F1 / F1E / T1 | IP65 / IP67 depending on configuration | Professional street, tunnel, stadium and general outdoor luminaires |
| F2D | IP66 / IP67 | DALI-2 controlled outdoor lighting |
| R2 | IP42 | Drivers installed within a suitably protected luminaire enclosure |
| R3 | IP65 / IP67 | Waterproof shoebox, wall and street-lighting applications |
The driver IP rating applies to the driver enclosure itself. Connectors, cable entries, seals, fixture housing, mounting orientation and installation conditions must also provide the required environmental protection.
Waterproof LED Drivers for Outdoor Luminaires
A waterproof LED driver can simplify fixture integration in outdoor applications where the power supply may be exposed to humidity, condensation or environmental contaminants.
However, the required IP rating should be determined from the final installation. A driver mounted inside a sealed street-light housing may have different enclosure requirements from a driver mounted externally or in a more exposed fixture design.
Surge Protection for Outdoor LED Lighting
Outdoor lighting systems can be exposed to electrical transients caused by switching events, long cable runs and lightning-related disturbances. Surge capability is therefore an important part of street, tunnel and area-light driver selection.
For example, current F1 and T1 products specify differential-mode protection up to 6kV and common-mode protection up to 10kV. Surge ratings vary by platform, so the exact driver specification should be checked against the project's electrical environment.
Driver-level surge protection should be coordinated with facility grounding and system-level surge protection rather than treated as the only protective measure.
Outdoor LED Driver Protection Functions
Depending on series, FAHOLD outdoor LED drivers include electrical protection such as short-circuit protection, over-voltage protection and over-temperature protection.
Protection functions help the driver respond to abnormal electrical or thermal conditions but do not replace correct LED-board design, luminaire cooling, wiring, grounding or branch-circuit protection.
How to Select the Right Outdoor LED Driver
- Confirm the AC input voltage.
Identify the actual supply voltage and select a compatible 100–277Vac, 120–277Vac, 200–277Vac or other supported input platform. - Define the LED voltage window.
Provide the minimum, nominal and maximum forward voltage of the LED module. - Determine the required output current.
The LED operating current must remain inside the selected driver's supported current range. - Calculate the maximum fixture power.
Use the actual electrical LED load rather than the marketed luminaire wattage alone. - Select the control method.
Define whether the project requires 0–10V, PWM, resistor, timer, DALI-2 or fixed-output operation. - Determine whether programming is required.
Programmable output can simplify OEM fixture families using multiple wattage or current targets. - Define the environmental requirement.
Select the appropriate IP rating according to whether the driver is enclosed inside the luminaire or directly exposed to the outdoor environment. - Review surge requirements.
Match driver surge capability with the roadway, tunnel or outdoor electrical environment and any system-level protection strategy. - Check thermal conditions.
Review ambient temperature, luminaire heat dissipation, mounting position and available airflow. - Confirm certification requirements.
Verify the applicable driver and finished-luminaire safety, EMC and market requirements before production approval.
How to Choose Between F1, F1E, T1, F2D, R2 and R3
| Project Requirement | Recommended Platform Direction |
|---|---|
| Broad 100–277V programmable outdoor lighting | F1 |
| 200–277V programmable outdoor lighting | F1E |
| 26W–60W compact outdoor fixture | T1 |
| DALI-2 digital outdoor lighting | F2D |
| Compact high-voltage LED-string driver inside a protected fixture | R2 |
| Waterproof high-voltage LED-string outdoor driver | R3 |
The table provides a starting point only. Final selection should always be based on the LED load, AC input, control system, IP requirement, surge environment and target certification of the actual luminaire.
Replacement Outdoor LED Driver Selection
When replacing an existing outdoor LED driver, do not select the replacement from wattage alone. Match the original input-voltage range, LED output-voltage window, operating current, maximum power, dimming protocol and enclosure requirements.
A replacement driver with the same wattage but a different current or output-voltage range can operate the LED module incorrectly or fail to reach the required fixture output.
Outdoor LED Driver Manufacturer for OEM Lighting Projects
Outdoor luminaire manufacturers often need more than a standard off-the-shelf wattage. LED voltage, current, programmed power, dimming protocol, cable configuration, enclosure protection, surge capability, mechanical dimensions and certification requirements can all affect the final driver specification.
FAHOLD supports outdoor-lighting manufacturers with model matching, programmable-output evaluation, datasheets, samples and OEM/ODM project development. Providing the AC input, LED voltage range, required current, maximum wattage, control method, IP requirement, surge requirement, certification target and expected quantity allows the product range to be narrowed more efficiently.
For application-level roadway selection, review
Street Lighting LED Driver Solutions
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For broader outdoor and landscape projects, review
Landscape Lighting LED Driver Solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an outdoor LED driver?
An outdoor LED driver converts AC mains power into regulated electrical power for outdoor LED luminaires such as street lights, tunnel lights, area lights, stadium fixtures and wall lights. Professional outdoor drivers are selected according to LED voltage, current, wattage, dimming protocol, enclosure protection, surge requirements and the electrical environment of the fixture.
What types of outdoor LED drivers does FAHOLD offer?
FAHOLD offers programmable and 0–10V outdoor LED drivers, DALI-2 digital drivers and non-isolated outdoor platforms for different fixture architectures. Current product families include F1, F1E, T1, F2D, R2 and R3 with power ratings from approximately 26W to 400W.
What power range is available for FAHOLD outdoor LED drivers?
The current FAHOLD outdoor LED driver portfolio covers approximately 26W to 400W. T1 provides compact 26W–60W options, while the F1 platform extends to 400W for higher-power outdoor lighting applications.
Do FAHOLD outdoor LED drivers support 0–10V dimming?
Yes. Compatible F1, F1E and T1 configurations support 0–10V control, with additional PWM, resistor, timer and programmable-output options depending on series and configuration. The exact control version should be confirmed for the selected model.
Does FAHOLD offer DALI-2 outdoor LED drivers?
Yes. The F2D Series provides DALI-2 outdoor LED drivers for street lights, tunnel lights, area lighting and connected outdoor luminaires. The current range uses 100–277Vac input and includes power options from 75W to 240W.
Are FAHOLD outdoor LED drivers waterproof?
Outdoor protection depends on series and configuration. F1, F1E and T1 commonly provide IP65 / IP67 options, F2D products use IP66 / IP67, and R3 provides IP65 / IP67 protection. R2 uses an IP42 enclosure and is intended for installation within a suitably protected luminaire architecture.
Which LED driver is suitable for street lighting?
Street-light driver selection depends on fixture wattage, LED voltage, required current, AC input, control system, IP rating and surge requirements. F1 and F1E are suitable directions for programmable or 0–10V projects, while F2D is intended for DALI-2 controlled street-lighting systems.
What is the difference between 0–10V and DALI-2 outdoor LED drivers?
0–10V is an analog lighting-control method commonly used for straightforward dimming, while DALI-2 provides digital addressable communication for lighting-control networks. The correct choice depends on the project controller, wiring architecture and required lighting-management functions.
Can outdoor LED driver output current be programmed?
Yes. Compatible FAHOLD outdoor-driver configurations support offline output-current programming within the electrical limits of the selected model. Programmable output can help OEM luminaire manufacturers use one driver platform across several related fixture wattages or LED-module configurations.
What information do I need to select an outdoor LED driver?
Provide the AC input voltage, LED module minimum and maximum forward voltage, required operating current, maximum fixture wattage, dimming or control protocol, IP requirement, surge requirement, installation environment and target certification. These parameters allow the correct outdoor driver platform and model to be selected.
