Enhance Your Warehouse with Smart Connected Lighting

Designing optimal warehouse lighting is essential for creating a safer, more productive workspace. Proper luminaires not only provide comfortable, adequate lighting for employees but also reduce minor errors and increase efficiency. At Pascal Engineering, we offer a range of smart, connected lighting solutions from leading brands, tailored to meet the unique requirements of each warehouse. Our lighting specialists work closely with clients to design and customize lighting systems that ensure operational excellence.

When choosing luminaires for your warehouse, multiple factors must be considered, Light level and light patterns, maintenance and regulations, colour temperature and last but not least, controls and systems.

1. Light Levels and Patterns

The lighting levels in a warehouse must meet both functional needs and regulatory standards. Compliance with local Malaysian standards (MS1525) and international standards (EN12464-1) is essential for ensuring safe and effective lighting. For areas requiring detailed tasks, such as reading labels or handling tools, higher lux levels (500–750 lux) are often necessary. Other general areas may require lighting around 300–500 lux. Additionally, the light pattern from each luminaire impacts how brightness and light spread across the workspace, influencing overall lux levels and comfort.

2. Maintenance and Regulatory Compliance

Maintaining warehouse luminaires is crucial for sustaining a safe work environment. For hard-to-reach fixtures, selecting lighting solutions with long lifespans (50,000+ hours) can reduce maintenance requirements. It’s equally important to ensure that lighting designs comply with local safety and workspace regulations, guaranteeing safe and lawful operation.

3. Color Temperature

Color temperature affects both the productivity and well-being of warehouse staff. Warmer lighting can create a relaxed atmosphere, while cooler tones promote alertness. An ideal balance is between 4000K and 5000K, which supports attentiveness during work hours without impacting sleep quality or increasing fatigue over time.

4. Smart Controls and Systems with a Focus on ESG and Sustainability

Smart lighting systems not only improve operational efficiency but also support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and sustainability initiatives. DALI/DALI-2 systems provide robust wired solutions, while Casambi offers wireless flexibility through Bluetooth Low Energy. Choosing the right system depends on the warehouse’s infrastructure and specific operational goals. Solutions like DALI/DALI-2 and Casambi enable automated lighting controls that minimize energy waste, reducing the carbon footprint of warehouse operations. By using scalable, future-ready systems that can integrate with building automation or facilities management systems, these lighting solutions promote sustainable practices and align with broader ESG objectives. The result is an eco-friendlier warehouse that conserves resources while contributing to a safer, well-lit workspace for employees.