Westgate LAX Series: Beam-Adjustable Area Lights for Commercial Sites

The LAX Series is Westgate's dynamic beam-adjustable area light platform, built for commercial and industrial outdoor projects that need a single fixture family to cover multiple zones, mounting heights, and output levels without a separate submittal for each configuration. Unlike fixed-wattage shoebox fixtures that require a distinct SKU for every wattage point and a separate model for each beam pattern, the LAX is built on a common platform across both size tiers. One DLC Premium listing, one pre-installed 7-pin NEMA socket, the same MCTPD field-selectable driver from the 90W Large to the 300W X-Large, and a plug-and-play PSR control port on every unit. Whether the scope calls for a fixture on a 20-ft perimeter pole or a 35-ft main lot column, the submittal is one document and the install logic is the same.

For parking lot, campus, roadway, and industrial perimeter work where the engineer specifies a consistent area lighting family across multiple zones and pole heights, the LAX covers the full scope without requiring separate manufacturer submittals, different control rough-in procedures per location, or a new purchase order every time the photometric gets revised.

What the LAX Platform Gives You Across the Whole Job

Every member of the LAX family shares the same housing profile, the same controls wiring architecture, and the same DLC Premium and UL listings. That shared platform matters when multiple wattage variants from the same family go on the same submittal. One approval covers the family rather than each wattage increment separately.

The fixture ships with a pre-installed 7-pin NEMA socket on top. A photocell or networked control node seats directly into the socket without opening the fixture housing or pulling additional wire inside the head. On the bottom, a plug-and-play sensor-ready (PSR) control port handles motion sensors, occupancy sensors, or wireless control receivers using a plug-in connection. There is no additional homerun conduit required back to the panel for controls. On a large parking lot with 40 or 50 poles, the difference in control wiring labor between plug-in and pulled wire is meaningful.

The fixture carries a wet location rating and comes in Bronze or Black. DLC Premium listing holds across all wattage configurations, which keeps every unit on the project eligible for utility rebates regardless of which wattage the installer dials in on site.

The LAX Family at a Glance

The series breaks into two size tiers. The table below covers the key specifications across both. All configurations share the same 170 LM/W efficacy rating and the same control-ready connections.

All configurations: DLC Premium Listed, UL Listed, Wet Location rated, pre-installed 7-pin NEMA socket, PSR plug-and-play control port, 4 selectable beam types.

The MCTPD field-selectable technology lets the installer adjust wattage output and CCT at the fixture, not at the factory. That matters when project scope changes between the order date and installation, or when a revised photometric calls for a different output level than what was originally bid. On a standard fixed-wattage SKU, a late spec revision means a return authorization and a reorder. With the MCTPD selector, it means adjusting a setting on-site.

The 480V option deserves a separate note. Standard voltage (120-277V) covers most commercial and institutional utility feeds. The 480V variant addresses industrial and heavy commercial sites where the distribution voltage is already 480V at the pole. On those jobs, pulling a step-down transformer to each pole adds material and labor costs that the 480V LAX eliminates.

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Matching the Right LAX to the Specification

Selection within the LAX family follows the same logic as any area light bid. The engineer or designer sets the foot-candle target and mounting height in the photometric study. The contractor matches those numbers to a wattage and beam type, or submits an approved equal with supporting photometrics. Here is how the two size tiers typically map to commercial pole heights and applications in practice.

The Large (90 to 150W) covers poles in the 20 to 30 ft range. Standard retail parking, secondary lots, and pedestrian pathway lighting at lower mounting heights fall in this tier. At 90W it handles lower-density areas or fill between poles. At 150W it covers the main field on a mid-size commercial or office parking lot.

The X-Large (180 to 300W) addresses taller poles in the 30 to 40+ ft range, larger parking fields, arterial roadways, and high-security perimeters where the spec demands more output at height. Industrial campuses, educational sites with large surface lots, and distribution center yards are typical XL applications. At 300W and 170 LM/W, the fixture delivers a serious lumen package without stepping up to a high-mast solution.

The four selectable beam types give the installer an adjustment option after the photometric is locked. If as-built pole locations shift from the original layout, which happens regularly on active construction sites, beam selection can be changed at the fixture without a replacement order. That saves a freight round-trip and keeps the installation on schedule.

CCT is set in the spec on most commercial jobs. On open specs or substitution situations, 4000K is the standard for commercial parking. Projects near residential boundaries, or with a municipal warm-light requirement, may call for 3000K. Security perimeter specs often call for 5000K for contrast and visibility at the fence line. The MCTPD selector covers all three at the fixture level with no additional parts.

Installation Realities and Control Integration

A few items that affect how the LAX Series installs in the field, and that are worth confirming before the purchase order goes in.

Confirm the voltage option before ordering. The 480V variants are separate SKUs with a -480V suffix: LAX-LG-90-150W-MCTPD-PSR-480V and LAX-XL-180-300W-MCTPD-PSR-480V. A standard-voltage unit wired into a 480V feed produces a damaged driver and a warranty situation. Verify the service voltage at the pole base before the order is cut, especially on industrial projects where 480V outdoor distribution is common.

The 7-pin NEMA socket at the top ships with a shorting cap installed. A photocell or networked sensor replaces the cap by hand, no tools required, and no additional field wiring inside the fixture. On projects where the spec or the local energy code requires exterior lighting controls, the fixture arrives controls-ready from the pallet with no separate sensor rough-in step needed.

The PSR port at the bottom is a separate connection from the NEMA socket. It handles plug-in sensor accessories: motion sensors, occupancy sensors, and wireless control receivers. On most standard parking lot jobs, the NEMA socket photocell handles on/off and dimming. The PSR port serves more advanced control schemes where the spec calls for a dedicated control signal at each fixture head rather than a broadcast signal.

On retrofit jobs where the owner is keeping existing poles, the LAX-RPA round pole adapter handles the transition to the LAX housing. Confirm the existing pole diameter against the adapter spec sheet before including the LAX-RPA in the submittal. Sourcing the adapter after the fixture is already on the pole adds a return trip to the site.

Glare shields are separate accessories sized and finished to match the fixture: LAX-SH1 for Large Bronze, LAX-SH2 for X-Large Bronze, LAX-SH1-BK for Large Black, LAX-SH2-BK for X-Large Black. On projects adjacent to residential property, a public right-of-way, or where the spec includes backlight or spill control language, put the glare shields on the original purchase order.

Where the LAX Series Fits on Real Projects

Three application contexts show where the LAX Series actually shows up on commercial and industrial bids and what drives the selection in each case.

Commercial retail and office parking. A mid-size retail center with 150 to 400 spaces on 20 to 25 ft poles is a standard fit for the LG at 120W or 150W. The EC bids the spec, confirms the wattage and CCT on-site before energizing, and locks the MCTPD selector. The DLC Premium certification covers the utility rebate documentation that most commercial LED retrofit programs require at closeout.

Educational campuses. Campus projects cover parking fields, pathway lighting, and perimeter security in a single scope, often at different mounting heights across zones. The LAX shared submittal story across both sizes helps when the electrical engineer has specified one fixture family for the full campus. The LG covers pathways and secondary lots; the XL handles main surface lots and athletic facility perimeters. One submittal, one crew learning curve. The pre-installed controls ports matter here specifically: campus exterior scopes often carry controls requirements under the local energy code or the project spec, and the plug-in NEMA and PSR connections handle that without a separate controls conduit system across the site.

Distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and logistics parks. High-security perimeter setups at these sites typically call for higher wattage and tighter beam control at taller poles. The XL at 240W or 300W on 30 to 35 ft poles handles this application. The glare shield options are relevant when the perimeter is adjacent to a public road or a neighboring property. The 480V variant covers sites where outdoor distribution runs at 480V, eliminating a step-down transformer at every pole base and the associated material and labor costs in large industrial yards.

Explore the Westgate LAX Series at RelightDepot

The LAX Series is available through RelightDepot in Large and X-Large configurations, Bronze and Black, with standard (120-277V) and high-voltage (480V) options. Glare shields and the round pole adapter are stocked alongside the fixtures.

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