Electrical design begins with the power actually available at the installation. Industrial lighting may connect to facility power, machine control power, a dedicated supply, or a low-voltage electrical bus.
Input Power
Define the Electrical Source First
Input voltage, current availability, frequency where applicable, grounding, circuit protection, wiring distance, controls, and installation practices all influence lighting architecture.
Power Conversion
Power supplies can create the electrical conditions required by drivers, sensors, boards, and controls.
Legacy industrial resources include power supply companies and AC-to-DC converter technologies used throughout electronic systems.
Distribution
One supply can feed several fixtures, or each lighting assembly can contain its own conversion electronics.
The preferred arrangement depends on voltage drop, service strategy, enclosure space, cable length, control architecture, thermal conditions, and equipment layout.
LED Drivers
LED drivers establish the electrical operating conditions required by the selected light source.
LED Drivers →Connections
Conductors and connectors must support the required electrical load while remaining suitable for vibration, motion, contamination, temperature, and service access.
Controls
Switching, dimming, sensors, machine-state control, and automatic operation must remain electrically compatible with the drivers and supply architecture.
Lighting Control Systems →Selection