6 Wattages, 2 Housings, 3 Colors
— The Shoebox Light That Simplifies Everything
PLB Series: Up to 180 lm/W @4000K · DIP selectable wattage & CCT · Shoebox form fits standard arms · Bronze, Black, White
180 lm/W
Peak @4000K (IES)
6 Wattages
75–300W in 2 SKUs
3 Colors
Bronze · Black · White
U0
Zero Uplight All SKUs
The PLB Series is Auvolar's shoebox-form-factor area light, purpose-built for parking lot pole mounting. Unlike flood-style fixtures, the PLB's shoebox design slips directly onto standard 2-3/8" tenon arms — no adapters, no custom brackets. With 6 wattages (75–300W) packed into just 2 housing sizes via DIP switch selection, plus field-selectable 3000K/4000K/5000K CCT, a single PLB SKU can serve multiple projects. Peak efficacy reaches 180 lm/W @4000K at the 75W setting, and even the highest 300W output delivers a competitive 165 lm/W @4000K. Three standard color options (Bronze, Black, White) eliminate custom-paint delays and match any site aesthetic. IP65/IK08 protection plus 10kV/5kA surge rating make it robust for exposed outdoor environments, and a 200-480VAC high-voltage option serves industrial sites without step-down transformers.
Why PLB
PLB Series vs Typical Shoebox Fixtures
Most shoebox fixtures on the market lock you into a single wattage, single CCT, and one or two color options. PLB eliminates those constraints while matching or exceeding the performance of premium brands.
| Feature | Typical Shoebox | PLB Series | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Efficacy | 130–150 lm/W | 180 lm/W @4000K | +20–38% more lumens/watt ✓ |
| Wattage Flexibility | 1 wattage per SKU | 3 wattages per housing (DIP) | 67% fewer SKUs to stock ✓ |
| CCT Selection | Fixed per SKU | DIP 3000K/4000K/5000K | Zero CCT mismatch returns ✓ |
| Color Options | 1–2 (usually Bronze only) | Bronze, Black, White | Match any site aesthetic ✓ |
| Voltage Range | 120-277V only | 100-277V + 200-480V option | Industrial 480V ready ✓ |
| Surge Protection | 6kV/3kA typical | 10kV/5kA | 67% stronger surge rating ✓ |
| IP / IK Rating | IP65 / IK08 | IP65 / IK08 | Equivalent |
| Optic Options | 1–2 types | Type III, IV, V | Full layout flexibility ✓ |
“Typical Shoebox” based on published specs from major manufacturers at comparable wattage ranges (2024–2025 catalogs).
What We Hear
4 Parking Lot Lighting Problems PLB Eliminates
“The HOA wants white fixtures to match the building trim. Every manufacturer charges extra for custom paint and adds 4–6 weeks. By the time the fixtures arrive, we've already blown the project timeline.”
— Property Manager, 200-unit condo complex, Irvine CA✅ PLB Fix: White is a standard color — ships same lead time as Bronze or Black. No custom paint, no upcharge, no delays.
“I bid the job with 200W shoebox fixtures. During install, the engineer says half the poles only need 150W. Now I'm stuck with 40 extra 200W units and have to reorder 150W. That's two POs, two deliveries, and a restocking headache.”
— Electrical Contractor, commercial parking lot retrofit, Dallas TX✅ PLB Fix: Order all 300W housings. DIP to 200W where needed, DIP to 250W or 300W elsewhere. One SKU, one PO, zero returns.
“The board voted for warm white to reduce complaints from adjacent homeowners, but the spec was written for 5000K. Now we need to change 30 fixtures. The vendor says that's a new order — 3 week lead time, full price.”
— HOA Board President, mixed-use development, Scottsdale AZ✅ PLB Fix: DIP switch CCT from 5000K to 3000K in the field. 5 minutes per fixture, zero cost, same day resolution.
“We manage 12 properties with parking lots ranging from 30 spaces to 300. That means stocking 75W, 100W, 150W, 200W, 250W, and 300W in each CCT. Our warehouse has 18 different SKUs just for shoebox lights.”
— Procurement Director, national facility management company✅ PLB Fix: 2 PLB housings × 1 CCT (field-adjustable) = 2 SKUs cover all 6 wattages and all 3 CCTs. 89% SKU reduction.
IES Verified Performance
Full IES Data — All 6 Wattages × 3 CCTs
All data from IES files and LM-79-19 test reports. Type IV (T401) optic. Every wattage achieves U0 zero uplight.
@5000K (Daylight)
| Wattage | Lumens | Efficacy | DIP Housing | Uplight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W | 12,594 lm | 172 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 100W | 16,068 lm | 164 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 150W | 22,190 lm | 150 lm/W | 150W Housing ★ Best Seller | U0 |
| 200W | 32,806 lm | 163 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
| 250W | 38,830 lm | 155 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
| 300W | 44,429 lm | 147 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
@4000K (Neutral) — Peak Efficacy CCT
| Wattage | Lumens | Efficacy | DIP Housing | Uplight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W | 12,762 lm | 180 lm/W ★ Peak | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 100W | 16,473 lm | 175 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 150W | 23,505 lm | 167 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 200W | 33,645 lm | 175 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
| 250W | 40,463 lm | 170 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
| 300W | 46,950 lm | 165 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
@3000K (Warm White)
| Wattage | Lumens | Efficacy | DIP Housing | Uplight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W | 11,890 lm | 163 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 100W | 15,183 lm | 155 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 150W | 21,237 lm | 142 lm/W | 150W Housing | U0 |
| 200W | 30,662 lm | 154 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
| 250W | 36,200 lm | 146 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
| 300W | 41,463 lm | 139 lm/W | 300W Housing | U0 |
Source: IES files and LM-79-19 test reports. Type IV (T401) optic. All wattages confirm U0 zero uplight.
Why 4000K delivers the highest efficacy
At 4000K, the phosphor conversion efficiency peaks — the LED chip operates in its optimal spectral range, producing more lumens per watt than either 3000K (which loses ~7% to deeper warm-tone phosphor conversion) or 5000K. For parking lots where maximum visibility per watt matters most, 4000K is the recommended CCT — delivering up to 180 lm/W at 75W and 175 lm/W at 200W.
Design Standards
IES RP-20-14 — Parking Facility Lighting
| Facility Type | Min Horizontal (fc) | Uniformity Max:Min | Min Vertical (fc) | CRI Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Lot — Basic | 0.5 fc (5 lux) | 4:1 | 0.1 fc | 50 |
| Open Lot — Enhanced Security ★ | 1.0 fc (10 lux) | 4:1 | 0.25 fc | 50 |
| Covered Garage — Basic | 1.0 fc (10 lux) | 4:1 | 0.25 fc | 50 |
| Covered Garage — Enhanced | 5.0 fc (50 lux) | 3:1 | 1.0 fc | 65 |
| Entrance / Exit | 5.0 fc (50 lux) | 3:1 | 1.0 fc | 65 |
| Stairwells | 5.0 fc (50 lux) | 2:1 | 2.5 fc | 65 |
Source: IES RP-20-14 “Lighting for Parking Facilities”, Table 4.1
PLB efficiency advantage: To achieve 1.0 fc average on a 40,000 ft² open lot, a typical 140 lm/W shoebox might require 20× 200W units (4,000W total). PLB at 175 lm/W @200W @4000K can deliver the same illuminance with 16 fixtures or lower wattage settings — directly reducing fixture count, wiring, and operating cost.
Field Adjustable
DIP Switch Guide — Wattage & CCT Selection
PLB's DIP switches eliminate the two most expensive parking lot project mistakes: ordering the wrong wattage and ordering the wrong color temperature.
⚡ Wattage Selection (2 Housings)
- 1Open the driver compartment (tool-free quarter-turn latches)
- 2Locate the DIP switch block (labeled with wattage settings)
- 3Flip switches to target wattage
- 4Close door. Fixture immediately outputs at new wattage.
Two housing sizes:
🌡️ CCT Selection
- 1Same process — open the driver compartment door
- 2Locate the CCT DIP switches (separate from wattage switches)
- 3Flip to 3000K (warm), 4000K (neutral), or 5000K (cool/daylight)
- 4Close door. Change takes effect at next power cycle.
Typical Scenarios
Bid with 200W, site only needs 150W?
Can't DIP down — these are different housings. But order the 150W housing and DIP between 75/100/150W as needed. Plan ahead with 2 housing sizes to cover your range.
HOA changes CCT requirement after fixtures arrive?
Flip the DIP switch from 5000K to 3000K. No reorder, no restocking fee, same-day resolution.
Managing inventory for multiple property sizes?
Stock one 150W housing and one 300W housing. The 150W housing covers 75/100/150W; the 300W covers 200/250/300W. Two SKUs, six wattages, all three CCTs.
Photometrics
3 Optic Types for Complete Lot Coverage
PLB offers Type III, Type IV, and Type V optics — giving designers full flexibility to optimize light distribution for any parking lot layout. Mix optic types across poles to achieve uniform coverage without over-lighting perimeters or under-lighting intersections.
Type III
T301 — Perimeter
Forward throw with minimal backlight. Ideal for perimeter poles adjacent to property lines, residential areas, or roadways. Controls spill light.
Type IV
T401 — Primary
Wide asymmetric forward throw. The workhorse optic for single-row and double-row pole layouts. 3–4× mounting height spacing. Most popular choice.
Type V
T501 — Intersections
Symmetric 360° spread. Use at central islands, drive aisle intersections, pedestrian crossings, and EV charging stations.
✓ Zero uplight confirmed — all wattages, all optic types
Every PLB configuration achieves U0 zero uplight — the full-cutoff shoebox housing prevents any light from escaping above horizontal. This makes PLB compliant with IDA Dark Sky requirements and municipal ordinances requiring full-cutoff fixtures, regardless of which optic or wattage you select.
ROI Analysis
Energy Savings — PLB vs HPS
PLB 200W @4000K vs 1000W HPS
| Metric | 1000W HPS | PLB 200W | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| System wattage | 1,080W (incl. ballast) | 200W | 81% reduction |
| System lumens | ~33,000 lm (initial, degrading) | 33,645 lm @4000K (maintained) | Equal or better lumens |
| Annual kWh (12hr/day) | 4,730 kWh | 876 kWh | 3,854 kWh |
| Annual electricity ($0.15/kWh) | $710 | $131 | $579/fixture |
| Maintenance/year | $165 (lamp + ballast) | $0 | $165 |
| Total annual savings | — | — | $744/fixture/year |
Hidden Savings: DIP + Color Flexibility
$0
Return & Restock Cost
DIP to correct wattage or CCT instead of returning. Typical restock: 15–25% of fixture cost.
89%
SKU Reduction
2 PLB housings replace 18 traditional SKUs (6 wattages × 3 CCTs). Massive inventory simplification.
$0
Custom Paint Upcharge
Bronze, Black, White standard. No 4–6 week custom paint delays.
20-fixture parking lot: $14,880/year savings vs HPS. With DLC rebate of $50–200/fixture, typical payback period under 15 months.
Spec Guide
Recommended PLB Configurations by Lot Size
| Lot Size | PLB Housing | DIP Wattage | Optic | CCT | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (<50 spaces) | 150W Housing | 75 or 100W | Type IV | 4000K | Bronze |
| Medium (50–150 spaces) ★ Most Common | 150W Housing | 100 or 150W | Type IV (interior) + Type III (perimeter) | 4000K | Bronze |
| Large (150–300 spaces) | 300W Housing | 200 or 250W | Type IV + Type V (islands) | 4000K | Black |
| Extra Large (300+ spaces) | 300W Housing | 250 or 300W | Type IV + Type V | 4000K | Black |
| Residential-adjacent / HOA | 150W Housing | 75–150W | Type III (perimeter) + Type IV | 3000K | White |
| Industrial / Warehouse (480V) | 300W Housing (HV) | 200–300W | Type IV | 5000K | Black |
Compliance
Certifications & Regulatory Compliance
UL 1598 Listed
Listed for wet locations. Outdoor pole/arm-mounted luminaires.
✓ UL Listed — all PLB models
DLC Qualified
Utility rebate eligible. $50–200/fixture from most US utility programs.
✓ All PLB Series models
LM-79-19 Tested
Independent photometric testing per IES LM-79-19 standard.
✓ Full IES files available for all wattages
ISTMT Tested
In-situ temperature measurement test for thermal reliability.
✓ ISTMT tested and verified
Title 24 (CA) §140.7
At 175 lm/W @200W @4000K, LPD is well under the 0.14 W/ft² limit.
✓ Built-in 0-10V dimming capability
FCC Part 15
EMI compliance for LED driver electronics.
✓ FCC Part 15 Class B
IP65 / IK08
Dust-tight and water jet resistant. IK08 impact protection.
✓ Suitable for exposed outdoor locations
10kV/5kA Surge
Enhanced surge protection for exposed pole-mounted installations.
✓ 67% above typical 6kV/3kA rating
IDA Dark Sky
Full cutoff shoebox housing + BUG U0 = zero uplight.
✓ U0 confirmed on all wattages
Frequently Asked
PLB Series Parking Lot Lighting — FAQ
How does the PLB Series DIP switch wattage selection work?
The PLB Series uses two housing sizes, each with DIP switch selectable wattage. The 150W housing covers 75/100/150W, and the 300W housing covers 200/250/300W. Open the driver compartment, flip the DIP switches to your desired wattage, and close. The fixture immediately operates at the selected power level — no rewiring, no returns, no lead time.
What color options are available for the PLB Series shoebox light?
PLB Series is available in three standard colors: Bronze, Black, and White. This allows aesthetic matching to existing pole finishes, building facades, or HOA requirements without custom paint or upcharges.
Can the PLB Series handle 480V industrial power?
Yes. PLB Series is available in two voltage ranges: 100-277VAC for standard commercial applications and 200-480VAC for industrial, warehouse, and distribution center parking lots. The 480V high-voltage option eliminates the need for step-down transformers, reducing installation cost and points of failure.
How does PLB compare to traditional shoebox fixtures from major brands?
PLB delivers up to 180 lm/W @4000K — exceeding most major-brand shoebox fixtures that typically achieve 130–150 lm/W. The DIP switch wattage + CCT selection means one PLB SKU replaces 3–6 fixed SKUs from legacy brands. Combined with 3 color options, IP65/IK08/10kV surge protection, and UL 1598 listing, PLB matches or exceeds the feature set of premium shoebox lines at a more competitive price point.
Does the PLB Series qualify for DLC rebates and Title 24 compliance?
Yes. PLB Series is DLC qualified, making it eligible for utility rebates of $50–200 per fixture from most US utility programs. It also meets California Title 24 §140.7 requirements with built-in 0-10V dimming capability and efficacy well above the minimum threshold. Additional certifications include UL 1598 Listed, LM-79-19 Tested, ISTMT Tested, and FCC Part 15.
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