Buying Guides
Sensor-Ready High Bay Lights: Is the Motion Sensor Included?
A sensor-ready high bay does not necessarily include a motion sensor. It may include a port or base for a separately specified sensor. Before ordering, separate the fixture, sensor head and any commissioning accessories into individual lines on your purchase list.
Read the package description, not just “sensor-ready”
| Listing wording | What it tells you | What still needs checking |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor base or port included | The listed connection hardware is provided. | Whether a sensor head is supplied and which models are supported. |
| Sensor included | The description states that a sensor is supplied. | Its exact model, functions, coverage and setup requirements. |
| No sensor included | The purchase does not include a sensor. | Whether the fixture accepts a separately ordered sensor at all. |
These descriptions are purchasing clues, not universal interface standards. Ask for the exact fixture SKU and package-content list when comparing supplier quotations.
Two LumvoLED examples: a base is included, the head is separate
The following Audio Jack versions were checked against their current product descriptions. Each purchased unit contains one fixture with a 2.5mm Audio Jack sensor base; the sensor head is not included.
| Fixture version | Listed power settings | Sensor package |
|---|---|---|
| 150W maximum UFO Audio Jack version | 100W / 120W / 150W | 2.5mm base included; head separate |
| 240W maximum UFO Audio Jack version | 150W / 200W / 240W | 2.5mm base included; head separate |
The corresponding sales SKUs are GL-UFO-Y1-150W-5000K-AUDIO-JACK-1PK and GL-UFO-Y2-240W-5000K-AUDIO-JACK-1PK. Both versions list fixed 5000K color temperature. Do not extend this package description to every UFO fixture or to a different sensor-base version.
Check the chosen model’s current documentation before purchase. A factory-fitted base does not establish that a particular third-party sensor is approved for that fixture.
Why the connector size is only the first check
A 2.5mm plug describes a physical interface dimension. It does not establish the complete electrical or functional relationship between a driver and a sensor. Record both exact model numbers and request documented compatibility, including the supported supply and control arrangement.
Then confirm what you want the sensor to do: switch the light, reduce the light level after a delay, respond to daylight, or combine supported behaviors. Not every sensor provides every function. Remote controls, programming tools or other setup accessories should be listed separately if the selected system requires them.
Build the order in fixtures and sensors, not assumptions
Consider a hypothetical project requiring 24 fixtures, with one compatible sensor on each fixture. If the selected fixture sales unit contains one light and no sensor head, the worksheet starts with 24 fixture units and 24 separately specified heads. This example does not identify a compatible sensor or a completed LumvoLED installation.
- Fixture line: exact sales SKU, number of fixtures, fixtures per sales unit and number of sales units.
- Sensor line: exact compatible sensor SKU, quantity and sensor pack size.
- Setup line: required commissioning accessories and who will perform setup.
- Mounting line: the documented included hardware and any separately required accessories.
If a sensor is sold in a multipack, calculate the number of packs separately from the required head count. Do not assume the fixture and sensor use the same pack quantity. Request an itemized quote so the sensor allowance is visible in the total.
Check detection at the actual mounting height
Electrical compatibility and useful coverage are different checks. Review the sensor’s documented mounting-height range and detection pattern against the space, including racks, obstructions and where occupants move. Do not transfer the fixture’s installation-height recommendation to the sensor without checking its own information.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s occupancy-sensor guidance (external reference) discusses why occupancy patterns and the intended operating strategy matter. It is general planning guidance, not evidence that a particular wireless or plug-in sensor works with either fixture above.
What to test before signing off
Have a qualified installer follow the selected equipment instructions. Agree on the intended settings, check detection in the actual space, and verify the response after the selected delay. Record the accepted settings, fixture and sensor models, and any setup accessories for future maintenance.
Keep emergency-lighting behavior and any required minimum illumination in the project review. Do not assume an ordinary occupancy-control arrangement is suitable for every circuit or application.
Prepare your shortlist and quote request
Browse UFO LED high bays, then request an itemized project quote with the selected fixtures, proposed sensor models, mounting height and required quantities. Mark unresolved compatibility questions explicitly before ordering.
For the next step, read our sensor compatibility checklist and selectable wattage versus 0–10V dimming guide.
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