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Smart, Safe and Energy-Efficient: The Practical Parking Lot Lighting Guide

Parking lots and garages are transition spaces: they should move people safely from street to door without the anxiety that dim, uneven lighting creates. Get the lighting right and a lot becomes inviting, legible and secure. This guide walks you through practical choices—fixture types, mounting height, optics, controls, emergency backup and simple maths you can use on a site plan—so your next project is safer, smarter and cost-efficient.   Start with the goal: safety, visibility and low running cost   Before you pick fixtures, decide what matters most for your site. Priorities usually look like this: clear sightlines for drivers and CCTV, even illumination with no dark pockets, long intervals between maintenance visits, lowest possible lifetime energy cost. When those four boxes are ticked, the lighting scheme works for people and budgets   Choose the right fixture type for the space   Different zones need different hardware. Mix and match rather than shoehorning one product everywhere. Tri-proof linear luminaires — great for semi-exposed aisles and canopy edges. They resist dust, moisture and impact, run cool and provide long life with even light distribution. Vapor-tight fixtures — perfect for low-ceiling canopies and underground entries. Their sealed polycarbonate housings stand up to moisture and car exhaust without yellowing. Low-bay / slim profile modules — best for ceilings under ~15 ft (4.5 m). These give wide, soft coverage and link end-to-end for continuous runs over parking bays. Pick IP65 (or higher) and IK10 for exposed lots; for underground garages IP66 is a good choice where power-washing or cleaning occurs.   Beam shape, optics and mounting height matter as much as lumens   Raw lumen numbers lie—the optics determine where the light actually lands. Type III optics stretch light down drive aisles; Type V gives a circular, symmetrical spread for wide bays. For most parking applications aim for a 120° beam angle on linear fixtures to create overlapping “light domes” and avoid striping under parked cars. Mounting guidance: Outdoor pole lots: 15–35 ft (4.5–10.5 m) depending on pole wattage and coverage pattern. Underground garages: 9–11 ft (2.7–3.4 m) is a practical sweet spot—low enough for even illumination, high enough to avoid glare and headroom loss. Canopies/entrances: 8–10 ft (2.4–3.0 m) to keep thresholds bright and uniform. Spacing rule of thumb: place fixtures at 1.2–1.5× the mounting height to preserve uniformity.   Target illuminance levels (what to design to)   These numbers balance visibility and cost—apply them by zone, not by blanket rules: Enclosed parking lanes: 150–200 lux (horizontal). Pedestrian routes / payment kiosks: 300 lux. Emergency egress & stairwells: ≥100 lux horizontally, 20 lux vertically on signage. Minimum acceptable (only for very low-use zones): 75–100 lux. Uniformity matters. Aim for a max/min ratio between 1.5:1 (critical areas) and 3:1 (general lanes). Good optics plus overlapping fixture placement get you there.   Practical lumen math (one clear example)   Say you have a 1,000 m² enclosed garage and target 150 lux average. Required useful lumens on the floor = area × target lux = 1,000 m² × 150 lux = 150,000 lm. Apply a maintenance factor (MF) for aging/dirt (typical MF = 0.8) and system efficiency (SE) for driver/optics (typical SE = 0.75). Combined factor = 0.8 × 0.75 = 0.60. Raw lumens needed from fixtures = 150,000 ÷ 0.60 = 250,000 lm. If a chosen linear module delivers 9,000 lm per unit, number of fixtures = 250,000 ÷ 9,000 ≈ 27.8, so you’d spec 28 fixtures. That simple sequence—area × lux, then divide by combined losses—lets you compare fixture options quickly on the job.   Controls: sensors, DALI and wireless networks save real money   Smart control is where the biggest operational savings happen. Occupancy sensors (microwave or PIR) let fixtures dim to 20% when idle and ramp to full for approaching cars or pedestrians. Photocells handle dusk-to-dawn switching outside. Combine them and you’ll cut overnight energy use dramatically. DALI or wireless mesh lets you zone fixtures, set scenes (e.g., 50% at midnight, 100% at 07:00) and monitor health. If a driver fails or a fixture dims prematurely you get an alert. For larger sites, analytics and remote scheduling recover both energy and maintenance hours. Consider demand-response capability if your utility runs peak pricing programs—temporary dimming during peak events yields rebates with no perceptible safety compromise.   Emergency backup: design for egress, not just runtime   Key points for backups: 3+ hours runtime at a trickle rate, automatic switchover, and egress targets (10 lux along escape routes; 5 lux on exit signage are common minimums). Use battery-backed modules in stairwells and corridor fixtures, and test regularly—self-test versions remove a layer of manual maintenance.   Color temperature and color rendering — the human factor   For most parking applications aim for neutral white—about 4000 K—for most parking applications. It reads skin tones accurately and balances glare vs. clarity. For high-security or large outdoor lots you can push toward 5000 K for extra crispness. Keep CRI ≥ 70; 80+ is preferable where visual detail or camera clarity matters. If you want a subtle wayfinding cue use slightly warmer accents (≈3500 K) at entrances or elevator lobbies.   Retrofit tips and phasing the work   Start with a site audit—note existing pole heights, measured lux at night and maintenance access. Retrofit in phases: swap one lane or one pole row at a time, then walk and measure. This iterative approach helps you calibrate aiming and spacing without shutdowns. Use modular fixtures with clip-in drivers and replaceable LED boards to minimize downtime and spare-part headaches. Track pre/post energy and lux numbers; common payback windows are 3–6 years depending on local energy costs and controls.   Maintenance, monitoring and lifecycle planning   Schedule diffuser cleaning every 6–12 months. Use a monitoring system to detect lumen depreciation or driver faults early. Design with an initial photometric maintenance factor so the lot still meets requirements after years of service—this reduces surprise relamping and emergency work at height. When replacement is needed modular designs let you swap components instead of the whole luminaire—safer, faster and cheaper.   Security, glare control and compliance   Avoid glare by using full-cutoff housings and diffusers that scatter light evenly. Place fixtures so they don’t throw long shadows from columns or walls. For compliance check local ordinances on light trespass and dark-sky rules—use shields and aim lights downward where required. Keep photometric layouts, cut sheets and control-system documentation on hand for inspection sign-offs.   Quick checklist before you order equipment   Define target lux per zone and uniformity goals. Choose fixture types by area (tri-proof, vapor-tight, low-bay).* Optics (Type III or V) and 120° beams for linear runs. IP/IK ratings for the environment. CCT & CRI (4000 K, CRI ≥ 70). Occupancy sensors, photocells and network controls where possible. Emergency backup fixtures for egress and stairwells. Lumen math and photometric simulation. Phase the work. Want to turn your parking lot into a safer, more energy efficient and more beautiful space? The COMLED technical/after-sales team is ready to provide you with preliminary lighting assessments, customised optical and sensor dimming solutions, emergency backup configurations and quotes. Whether it’s three-proof linear lights, vapor-tight sealed light sources or low-ceiling specific modules we can match the right products and installation recommendations to your site requirements. Share your requirements or schedule an on-site measurement – let our team provide you with a feasible optical layout and cost-benefit analysis and turn your project into tangible results.

2025

08/12

Hong Kong International Lighting Fair Spring 2025: Comled Limited Brings a Variety of Lighting Products

Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2025 (Spring Edition)   Hong Kong, April 6, 2025 2025 Hong Kong International Spring Lighting Fair & Intelligent Lighting Expo was successfully held from April 6th to 9th. Organized by HKTDC, this exhibition gathers more than 1,000 lighting and lighting technology companies from all over the world, covering a wide range of fields such as commercial lighting, industrial lighting, smart city lighting, etc. It is the leading professional exhibition platform for the lighting industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Comled Limited showcases multi-scenario lighting solutions for customers from all over the world. Comled Limited, as a professional manufacturer focusing on linear LED lighting, presented a variety of intelligent LED sensor lights and emergency lighting products for different scenarios at the exhibition site, focusing on its multi-scenario intelligent lighting solutions for commercial, industrial and public facilities, attracting extensive attention and active interaction with professional visitors from different countries and regions.     Intelligent Sensor & Emergency Protection: Dual Revolutionary Lighting Experience COMLED linear LED sensor lights: built-in high sensitivity motion sensor, can automatically detect personnel or vehicle dynamics, ambient light, and real-time adjustment of brightness, not only to ensure adequate lighting, but also effective energy saving; support for 0-10V dimming, color temperature can be switched, and many other intelligent control functions to meet the needs of different places. COMLED linear LED emergency lights: built-in high-efficiency HT lithium batteries, when the utility power interruption, can quickly start the emergency lighting, to ensure 90 to 180 minutes of continuous power supply. The product has IP66 waterproof, IK10 impact resistance certification, simple and modern design, durable and economical. Customers are viewing COMLED lighting products  Customers are viewing COMLED lighting products  Exhibition Highlight: Comled Limited Providing Lighting Solutions Covering Multiple Scenarios Different industries and places have different lighting needs, and the LED linear lighting products provided by Comled Limited fully demonstrate the advantages of LED lighting technology: intelligent control, high luminous efficacy, long lifespan, low energy consumption, resistance to external interference and environmental adaptability, which is an innovative technology application in the current lighting field.   Parking Lot Lighting In outdoor environments such as parking lots, COMLED sensor LED parking lot lights can monitor the dynamics of people and vehicles in real time, dimming support for setting the duration. The lamps automatically increase the brightness when the vehicle approaches and decrease the brightness after the vehicle leaves, saving energy consumption. Together with IP66 waterproof design, it can maintain excellent performance no matter open parking lot or underground parking.LED sensor lighting system not only reduces the energy consumption of the parking lot, but also provides even and stable light. In addition, it supports emergency activation and extended linkage functions to ensure safety and energy saving at the same time. Supermarket Lighting Supermarkets require both bright, even lighting and a warm, inviting shopping atmosphere, and Comled Limited provide Supermarket Lighting Solutions have built-in sensor dimming and CCT switchable technology that automatically adjusts brightness and color temperature according to customer traffic. The emergency function allows the supermarket to have backup lighting to ensure customer safety and evacuation lighting even in the event of a power outage.COMLED LED store lights not only enhance the display of goods, but also reduce energy consumption, creating a comfortable shopping experience for consumers. Stairwell Lighting Stairwells are temporary areas where people pass through, and the lighting equipment needs to be highly flexible. In order to solve the problem of insufficient lighting in stairwells, COMLED Stairway Lights accurately capture the movement of people through intelligent sensing technology to improve the quick response of stairwell lighting and provide sufficient brightness. In addition, by flexibly adjusting the installation angle and beam angle of the luminaire, the vertical lighting of the stairwell is strengthened. Flexible arrangement according to different floors and space requirements. Not only improves visual comfort, but also meets the lighting safety standards of anti-slip and anti-darkness. Warehouse Lighting Warehouses usually have a large space area and are prone to uneven illumination of low light areas. The COMLED sensor LED batten light with wide beam angle is suitable for large ceiling illumination, while the intelligent dimming function can enhance the brightness of warehouse work area lighting. In addition, the product through the IP66 waterproof and IK10 impact resistance certification, to ensure safe and stable operation in the industrial warehouse environment. LED lighting in warehouse applications can improve operational efficiency, while reducing maintenance costs. Underground Pipe Lighting Underground pipelines are often in wet and dusty environments, and the lighting must have excellent dustproof and waterproof performance. Comled Limited underground pipeline lighting solutions use a combination of sensor dimming and emergency power supply lighting, not only to ensure that the pipeline interior always maintains sufficient brightness, but also in the event of power interruptions to quickly start the emergency lighting. ip66 certification guarantees that the COMLED linear LED fixtures in wet environments. IP66 certification ensures that COMED linear LED luminaires operate stably in humid environments for long periods of time, prolonging product life. Industrial Lighting For the demanding environments in industrial sites, COMED luminaires are designed with high-strength impact-resistant construction, and have obtained the dual certification of IK10 impact resistance and IP66 waterproofing, which can effectively resist moisture, vibration, shock and other external environmental interference in industrial sites. At the same time, the lighting angle and brightness can be intelligently adjusted according to the operating status, ensuring that the production area always maintains sufficient and uniform light, and enhancing operational safety. It can not only meet the demand for uniform lighting in large areas, but also reduce the operating costs of enterprises and improve safety and production efficiency. Tunnel Lighting Tunnel lighting needs to cope with the severe conditions of heavy traffic, humidity and temperature difference, Comled Limited designed tunnel lighting fixtures with 0-10V dimming system, with emergency function, IP66 waterproof and IK10 impact resistance, etc., even in low visibility inside the tunnel, can ensure safe passage. The reliability and long life of COMLED tunnel lighting products make them ideal for special places such as tunnels. Corridor and Aisle Lighting For corridor and aisle environments, Comled Limited's LED corridor lights rely on motion sensors to realize: light on when people come, light off when people leave, safety standby, automatic dimming and emergency power supply functions to ensure the safety of people walking. The high protection grade LED lights can effectively cope with the waterproof, dustproof and anti-impact requirements in the corridor, providing uniform and continuous lighting effect. the energy-saving advantages and high luminous efficacy characteristics of the LED lighting technology make the energy consumption of such scenarios significantly reduced, while enhancing the overall environmental safety. Subway Station Lighting Subway and railway stations require high lighting quality, Comled Limited's LED lamps with linked sensor control, emergency function and linkable extended lighting layout simultaneously meet the core requirements of intelligent management lighting, safety evacuation backup lighting and long-distance extended lighting in subway stations, optimize the energy consumption of subway station lighting over a long period of time, and ensure continuous and stable operation under high traffic flow and high load working environment. The excellent luminous efficacy, long life and low maintenance characteristics of LED lamps provide a high standard of safety and energy saving for public transportation venues.   Multiple International Standard Certifications - Providing Reliable Quality Products Worldwide COMLED products have passed SAA,CE, FCC, UKCA, ETL, DLC and RoHS certificates, and meet the requirements of electrical safety and environmental standards in North America, Australia, Europe and other countries. The lamps adopt removable battery compartment and split design, which is convenient for maintenance and upgrading, and is welcomed by engineering customers and channel dealers.   Creating Intelligent Lighting, Lighting up a Green Future “It is a great honor to participate in this Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, which is an important platform linking global buyers and high-end manufacturers.” Product Director of Comled Limited said, “We are committed to creating smarter, energy-efficient and reliable lighting solutions for global users by continuously optimizing product performance and user experience, and injecting continuous momentum into commercial and industrial lighting.” During this exhibition, COMLED team had in-depth communication with customers from all over the world, demonstrating the design strength and innovative solutions of Made in China in the field of intelligent lighting.     About Comled Limited Comled Limited is a manufacturer specializing in the research and development of industrial and commercial LED linear lighting products. Its products cover intelligent LED sensor lights, LED emergency lights, LED waterproof lights and LED bulkhead lights, etc. We support ODE and ODM, and a variety of application scenarios lighting solutions, which are widely used in major projects around the world, and strives to create a highly efficient, safe, and intelligent lighting environment for its customers.     Exhibition Information Name: Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) 2025 Time: April 6 to April 9, 2025 Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Web: www.comledlamp.com Comled Author: Cavin Luo

2025

04/14

COMLED Exhibits at the 2024 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): Showcasing Sustainable LED Lighting Solutions

Hong Kong, 2024, October 27   Recently, the 2024 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 27 (Sunday) to October 30 (Wednesday). As the largest lighting exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, the fair gathered exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a wide variety of the latest lighting products from different manufacturers. Among them, LED lighting exhibitor Comled Limited presented several of its latest LED lighting products, drawing attention from numerous clients and businesses due to its technological innovations, energy efficiency, and cost advantages. The showcased products included the C Series Ceiling Lights, M Series and N Series Smart Batten Lights, and V Series Linear Lights, which are widely applicable in public facilities, commercial, and industrial sectors, providing new solution choices for the lighting industry.     1.C Series Ceiling Lights: The Preferred Choice for Public Facilities   The C Series Ceiling Lights feature a steel housing and PC diffuser, boasting an IP65 IK10 protection rating. With a sleek and compact design, these lights are both sturdy and durable. They come in two shapes (CA and CB) and offer sensor dimming and emergency versions. The LED ceiling lights are widely used in parking lots, warehouses, evacuation routes, restrooms, schools, railways, and subway tunnels, particularly in stairwells, corridors, and basements.   In parking lots, the high protection rating of the C Series Ceiling Lights ensures stable performance in harsh environments, providing a safe parking experience for drivers. In warehouses, their robust design can withstand accidental drops, meeting the lighting needs within the facility. In evacuation routes and restrooms, the emergency version of the C Series Ceiling Lights offers emergency lighting in unexpected situations, ensuring safe evacuation of personnel.     2.M&N Series Smart Batten Lights: A Powerful Lighting Tool for Commercial and Industrial Fields   The M and N Series Smart Batten Lights feature a high color rendering index and multiple smart functionality options. They support sensor dimming and offer color temperature choices of 3000K, 4000K, 5000K, and 6500K. With an IP66 high waterproof rating, these lights are easy to install with knobs and quick wiring terminals. The M and N Series Smart Batten Lights are suitable for various applications, including commercial spaces, industrial areas, offices, warehouses, and retail spaces. In commercial spaces, the high color rendering index of the M and N Series Smart Batten Lights showcases the true colors of products, enhancing the shopping experience. In industrial spaces, their robust design and waterproof features can withstand harsh conditions, ensuring smooth operation on production lines. In offices, the sensor dimming function automatically adjusts brightness according to indoor lighting, creating a comfortable working environment for employees.     3.V Series Linear Lights: Innovative Design for Modern Lighting   The V Series Linear Lights utilize efficient LED technology, featuring a sleek and attractive design that provides high brightness and uniform linear lighting while minimizing energy consumption. This series boasts exceptional durability, strong impact resistance, and anti-pollution capabilities, along with an intelligent self-checking function. The V Series Linear Lights are suitable for various applications, including commercial spaces, industrial areas, offices, warehouses, and retail spaces. In commercial spaces, the high brightness and uniform lighting of the V Series Linear Lights enhance product display effects, capturing customers’ attention. In industrial settings, their impact and pollution resistance address the challenging conditions typical of such environments, ensuring smooth production line operations. In offices, the intelligent self-checking feature promptly identifies fixture failures, ensuring the lighting needs of the workspace are met.   Future Outlook of Comled Limited   Comled Limited is committed to providing efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly lighting solutions for public facilities, commercial spaces, and industrial sectors. The C Series Ceiling Lights, M&N Series Smart Batten Lights, and V Series Linear Lights launched by Comled Limited at the 2024 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) have introduced a new lighting experience across various engineering lighting scenarios.   Comled Limited is a professional LED linear lighting manufacturer with 14 years of experience in LED manufacturing and R&D. The company continuously updates and upgrades its products, which include LED panel lights, linear lights, sensor lights, emergency lights, and ceiling lights. Comled Limited is dedicated to designing, producing, and selling high-quality LED linear lighting fixtures, most of which are patented designs and have received multiple certifications including CE, SAA, C-tick, LVD, EMC, IEC, LM80, RoHS, and ETL. The company serves customers across Asia and globally. Looking ahead, Comled Limited aims to further invest in R&D innovation, continuing to provide higher quality lighting products and services for its customers in the lighting field.

2024

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