DarkSky Approved — MaxiLED | MaxiBATCAP Dark-Sky Festoon Globe

About DarkSky International

A third-party certification for lighting that respects the night.

DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association) is the recognised worldwide authority combatting light pollution. Their DarkSky Approved programme provides objective, third-party certification for outdoor luminaires that minimise glare, reduce light trespass and do not pollute the night sky.

Certification is granted only when a fixture meets the full set of technical criteria — verified by DarkSky's lighting team. Approved luminaires are listed in the public DarkSky database, accessible to specifiers, lighting designers, and municipalities worldwide.

Learn more on darksky.org→

The Five Principles

Restrict upward-directed light

Light should be emitted only where needed. Approved fixtures are shielded so they do not emit light above the horizontal plane.

Avoid glare

Brightness directed at the eyes is limited. Approved luminaires are designed to keep light below the line of sight and avoid disability glare.

Avoid over-lighting

Output is matched to the task. Excess lumens waste energy, create sky glow, and disrupt nocturnal ecosystems.

Use dimming and lighting controls

Approved installations integrate controls (timers, sensors, dimming schedules) to reduce output when full intensity is not required.

Minimise short-wavelength (blue) light

Limit cool-white, blue-rich emissions that scatter further in the atmosphere and have the highest impact on wildlife and human circadian rhythms.

Criteria source: darksky.org/what-we-do/darksky-approved

The Certified Product

MaxiBATCAP. The first MaxiLED festoon globe with DarkSky Approval.

This section covers only the MaxiBATCAP options that carry DarkSky Approval. The approved family is Static White in 2700K and 3000K, plus a monochromatic Amber — the Amber being the only option certified for the V3 Wildlife‑Tuned Sea Turtle Sensitive category.

DarkSky Approved · 2026

Large Globe Series · SKU LG-BAT

MaxiBATCAP Dark-Sky.

Static white festoon globe with a permanently moulded solid upper hemisphere — an integrated 180° optical baffle that blocks all upward light emission and redirects every lumen downward toward pedestrians. Clear globe with anti-glare top cap. The DarkSky-approved family covers Static White in 2700K and 3000K, plus a monochromatic Amber for the most light-sensitive coastal and wildlife habitats. 24 VDC SELV, 5-year warranty, UL · UKCA · CE listed, DLC eligible.

Globe diameter64 × 64 mm / 2.52 in

Cap diameter64 mm (extends 7mm / 0.28 in)

Power input24 VDC SELV

Wattage0.6 W

LED current100 mA

Run length328 ft · 100 m

Globes per sourceup to 200

ComplianceDark Sky shielded

CutoffFull cutoff above horizontal

Approved familyWhite 2700K · 3000K · Amber

LensClear globe + black anti-glare top

IP ratingIP67

IK ratingIK07

Operating temp.−40°C to +50°C / −40 to +122 °F

ControlON/OFF (24V SELV)

CertificationsUL · UKCA · CE · DLC eligible

Warranty5 years

Integrated 180° optical baffle

Solid black cap covers the upper hemisphere — all light is redirected below horizontal, zero sky glow contribution.

Full cutoff above horizontal

Meets the most demanding light-trespass and dark-sky ordinances. Compliant with coastal turtle-nesting, observatory and heritage zone specifications.

Approved family: White + Amber

Static White in 2700K and 3000K, plus a monochromatic Amber source (dominant 611 nm, zero emission below 560 nm) approved for the Sea Turtle Sensitive category. Lower CCTs minimise short-wavelength emission as required by DarkSky principle 05.

200 globes on a single 100 m / 328 ft strand

Double the density of standard 24V SELV festoon — 200 globes per source over 328 ft (100 m), reducing the number of supply points on long perimeters.

24 VDC SELV · UL · UKCA · CE · DLC eligible

Low-voltage safe install for public realm projects. DLC eligibility supports North American rebate programmes. 5-year warranty.

Globe Ø

Globe Height

Total Height

Cap Ø

64 mm (2.52")

82 mm (3.23")

64 mm (2.52")

Cable Ø

Cable AWG

Weight

Cap extends

6 mm

10 AWG

54 g

7 mm

MaxiBATCAP · Catenary Fixing 4 STEPS · NTS

Figure 1

Place rubber grommets

Figure 2

Secure with a UV zip tie

Figure 3

Repeat & connect

Figure 4

Alternative · hoop effect

Place rubber grommets. With the catenary cable taut and secure above the MaxiLED strand cable, place a rubber grommet 20 mm (0.79 in) either side of the globe housing. The two grommets act as stops that hold the globe in position so it cannot slide along the cable.

Secure with a UV zip tie. Using a UV-resistant zip tie (4.8 mm width), clamp each grommet up against the catenary cable and trim the excess. This locks the globe in place so it cannot move; the grommet stays placed over the MaxiLED cable.

Repeat & connect. Repeat Steps 1–2 to fix every globe along the strand until the installation is complete, then connect the strand to the correct transformer.

Alternative · hoop effect. For a deeper, more arched catenary, do not fix the grommets to the support cable — the strand is left free to drape into a decorative hoop between the two anchor points. Keep voltage drop below 5% across the strand.

Installation & Maintenance · LED Module 3 FIGURES · NTS

Twist to release. If a globe stops illuminating, push the clear lens toward the base and rotate clockwise to release it (Figure B).

Replace the LED module. Pull the LED module straight down out of its solderless socket (Figure C), fit the replacement, then twist the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks. Suitable for wet locations — no tools, no soldering.

MaxiBATCAP — Datasheet

Installation & Maintenance Guide

PDF · 2pp · Catenary fixing + LED replacement + wiring

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IES Photometric Files

ZIP · 1.9 MB · Shield Static WW 2700 K + CW 10 000 K

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DarkSky Approved Certificates

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DarkSky Public Database

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Four-category certification

Approved in four DarkSky categories.

DarkSky International certifies luminaires across distinct application categories — each with its own optical and spectral requirements. The MaxiBATCAP family meets the criteria for all four: Commercial, Residential and Pedestrian Comfort (Static White 2700K/3000K & Amber), plus the V3 Wildlife‑Tuned Sea Turtle Sensitive category, for which the monochromatic Amber is the only approved option.

Commercial Luminaire.

Hospitality, retail, plazas, public buildings — commercial outdoor lighting that protects the night sky while delivering professional-grade output.

Pedestrian Comfort Luminaire.

Walkways, promenades, marina perimeters, plazas — designed to keep light at pedestrian level without glare or trespass, preserving night-time visual comfort.

Residential Luminaire.

Private gardens, residential exteriors, courtyards and rural-edge installs where the night sky must remain visible from the home.

Sea Turtle Sensitive Luminaire.

Wildlife‑Tuned V3 category for turtle-nesting beaches and other light-sensitive habitats. Certified with the monochromatic Amber source only — dominant 611 nm, zero emission below 560 nm.

Four-category certification means the MaxiBATCAP family can be specified into the broadest range of dark-sky-compliant projects — from commercial coastal promenades to private observatory estates and protected turtle-nesting beaches — without changing fixture between site types. One product family, four certified application contexts. Verify on darksky.org →

Light where it matters. Darkness where it belongs.