Portable Worklight Platform

LED Portable Lamp Bank

Sealed LED worklight for tunnel, third-rail, and catenary environments. 24× 4100K LEDs, 3,000 lumens, 70–75W draw, in two power variants for any field condition.

US Patent 8,313,211 Status Active product Variants AC & HV (DC)
LED Portable Lamp Banks deployed by transit workers in a subway tunnel during shutdown work
PATENTED · ACTIVE

A sealed worklight engineered for the hardest environments

The LED Portable Lamp Bank is a tunnel-grade temporary lighting unit deployed by NYCT, MTA, LIRR, NJ Transit, and contractors performing shutdown work near energized infrastructure. Available in two variants: an AC unit accepting standard utility power, and a high-voltage (HV) unit accepting third-rail or catenary DC voltages directly — no inverter required.

  • ✓ 24 high-output 4100K LEDs · 3,000 lumens · 70–75W
  • ✓ 29.5" × 4.78" × 7" sealed aluminum enclosure
  • ✓ 8–10 lbs — one-person carry, multiple per worker
  • ✓ L70 @ 50,000 hours · −20°C to +50°C operating range
  • ✓ MIL-STD-461F EMI compliance on HV variant

Two power variants — one fixture

Choose by where the power comes from. Both variants share the same enclosure, optics, and lumen output.

PLB-01 AC

Utility-Powered Variant

Standard 90–305 VAC input for use with shore power, generators, and temporary distribution. Drop-in replacement for halogen string lights and metal-halide tower banks.

  • Input: 90–305 VAC (50/60 Hz)
  • Cord: Twist-lock, 25 ft
  • Use: General construction, station work
PLB-01 HV · Patented

High-Voltage DC Variant

Direct-tap to third-rail or catenary voltage. Eliminates need for generators or inverters during shutdown work — tap the rail directly, light up the work zone.

  • Input: 450–1000 VDC
  • EMI: MIL-STD-461F compliant
  • Use: Third-rail / catenary shutdowns

Built for one-person carry, multiple per worker

The PLB-01 enclosure is sealed extruded aluminum — rugged enough for daily tunnel deployment, light enough at 8–10 lbs that a single technician can carry two or three at a time. Twist-lock cord connectors, integrated handles, and a uniform LED bar across the bottom give crews the working light they need without the heat, fragility, or generator dependency of halogen string lights.

  • ✓ Sealed aluminum enclosure — IP66 rated
  • ✓ Integrated handles for fast deployment and stowage
  • ✓ Twist-lock cord connector standard on AC variant
  • ✓ Multiple units chain together for long tunnel runs
LED Portable Lamp Bank product view with labeled enclosure, LED bar, and cord connector

Technical specifications

Dimensions29.5" L × 4.78" W × 7" H
Weight8–10 lbs (3.6–4.5 kg)
LED count24 high-output LEDs · 4100K neutral white
Lumen output3,000 lm
Power draw70–75 W
LifetimeL70 @ 50,000 hours
Operating temp−20°C to +50°C
Ingress protectionIP66 sealed aluminum housing
AC input (PLB-01 AC)90–305 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DC input (PLB-01 HV)450–1000 VDC (third-rail / catenary)
EMI complianceMIL-STD-461F (HV variant)
PatentUS 8,313,211

Spec the PLB-01 for your shutdown work

Talk to engineering about variant selection, EMI requirements, and quantity discounts for multi-unit project deployments.

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