LED High-Bay Lighting for Industrial, Warehouse, and Indoor Sports Applications

An engineering reference for facility managers, plant engineers, warehouse operators, and indoor sports facility designers specifying LED high-bay lighting. Covers high-bay applications, illumination targets by use, mounting considerations, and how to specify CoreBay-grade fixtures.

LED high-bay lighting serves a wide range of indoor applications: warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, indoor practice gymnasiums, recreation centers, and indoor sports complexes. The common factor is high ceiling heights (20–40+ ft) requiring fixtures engineered for downcast illumination at long throw distances.

High-Bay Application Tiers

Application	Foot-Candle Target	Mounting Height
Warehouse storage	15–30 fc	20–30 ft
Distribution center / pick-pack	30–50 fc	20–35 ft
Manufacturing assembly	50–75 fc	20–30 ft
Precision manufacturing	75–100+ fc	20–30 ft
Indoor practice gymnasium	50–75 fc	25–35 ft
HS varsity gymnasium	75–100 fc	25–40 ft
NCAA arena	100–150 fc	30–50 ft
Indoor batting cages / tunnels	30–50 fc	15–25 ft

Wattage and Lumen Output by Tier

Tier	Wattage Range	Lumen Output
Compact high-bay	100–150W	13,000–20,000 lm
Standard high-bay	150–240W	20,000–32,000 lm
High-output high-bay	240–400W	32,000–55,000 lm
Extreme high-bay	400–600+W	55,000–90,000+ lm

Beam Distribution Options

·Narrow (60°) — tall ceilings, racking aisles

·Medium (90°) — standard warehouse and gymnasium

·Wide (120°) — lower ceilings, broad coverage

·Asymmetric — aisle lighting, wall-wash applications

HID-to-LED Replacement Math

Existing HID	LED Replacement	Energy Reduction
250W HID	100–150W LED	50–60%
400W HID	150–200W LED	55–65%
1,000W HID	360–480W LED	55–65%

Specifications to Demand

Spec	Target
L70 lifetime	≥ 100,000 hours
Efficacy	≥ 130 lm/W (DLC Premium)
CCT	4000K–5000K (warehouse), 5000K–5700K (sports)
CRI	≥ 80 (most applications); ≥ 90 (color-critical)
IP rating	IP65+ (washdown / wet locations)
IK rating	IK08+ (impact-prone areas)
Driver	0–10V dimming standard, DALI/0–10V/network for advanced controls
Warranty	10-year fixture and driver
Certification	DLC Premium, UL/ETL, BAA-compliant where applicable

Smart Controls Integration

Modern high-bay installations integrate with building management systems and warehouse-management platforms:

·Occupancy sensors for automatic on/off

·Daylight harvesting for skylight-equipped facilities

·Zone-specific dimming for energy efficiency

·BACnet/DALI integration with BMS platforms

·Warehouse-specific controls (racking-aisle activation, conveyor sync)

Duvon CoreBay High-Bay

The Duvon CoreBay LED High-Bay serves warehouse, manufacturing, distribution center, and indoor sports applications:

·L70 ≥ 100,000 hours

·DLC Premium qualified

·BAA-compliant configurations available

·10-year fixture and driver warranty

·Wattage options 100W to 600W+

·0–10V dimming standard

·5000K and 5700K CCT options

·IP65 rated for washdown and wet locations

·IK08 impact rated

For broader engineering frameworks, see AGi32 Photometric Study Guide. For LED driver and lifetime specs, see LED Driver and Lifetime Guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What foot-candle level does a warehouse need?

Warehouse storage requires 15–30 fc. Distribution center pick-pack requires 30–50 fc. Manufacturing assembly requires 50–75 fc. Precision manufacturing requires 75–100+ fc. Mounting heights are typically 20–35 ft for these applications.

How do I size LED high-bay vs existing HID?

250W HID replaces with 100–150W LED. 400W HID replaces with 150–200W LED. 1,000W HID replaces with 360–480W LED. Energy reduction is 50–65% per fixture. Combined with eliminated relamping and extended lifetime, total operating cost reduction often exceeds 70%.

What CCT should LED high-bay be?

Warehouse and manufacturing: 4000K–5000K (neutral to daylight neutral). Indoor sports gymnasiums: 5000K–5700K (daylight neutral to cool daylight, broadcast standard). Color-critical applications (paint matching, quality control): 5000K with CRI ≥ 90.

What's the standard high-bay warranty?

10-year fixture and driver warranty is the industrial standard. 5-year is the DLC Premium minimum but signals reduced manufacturer commitment. Verify the warranty covers labor (not just parts) on tall mounting installations. Duvon CoreBay offers 10-year fixture and driver warranty with labor coverage.

Can high-bay lights integrate with building management systems?

Yes. Modern high-bay installations support 0–10V dimming as standard, plus DALI, BACnet, and network-based controls for BMS integration. Occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, zone dimming, and warehouse-specific controls (racking-aisle activation, conveyor sync) are all standard integrations.

Are Duvon CoreBay fixtures DLC Premium qualified?

Yes. CoreBay LED High-Bay is DLC Premium qualified, with L70 ≥ 100,000 hours, 10-year warranty, BAA-compliant configurations available, and IP65 / IK08 ratings. DLC documentation is provided with every quote.