By Anna Qiu · Lighting Engineer, VOC Lighting · Last updated: 22 October 2026
Direct answer: Source magnetic track lighting as a complete system, not a collection of similar-looking parts. Confirm the track and module interface, voltage, power distribution, control architecture, installation details and complete bill of materials. Compare stocked, configurable and custom supply options against the same requirements. A 24V or 48V label alone does not establish compatibility between brands or series.
VOC Lighting publishes DR5 24V magnetic track and HS26 48V magnetic track ranges. Its 220V track lighting range is a separate mains-voltage option and should not be assumed to use a magnetic interface. Request the exact models, compatibility documentation, order quantities and production schedule for your project.
The package includes the rail, compatible light modules, electrical feeds, connectors, power supplies, mounting hardware and any required controls. These components must work together mechanically and electrically. Similar profile dimensions or the same nominal voltage are not proof that parts can be mixed.
Track selection affects the ceiling detail, available light modules and maintenance access. Later changes may require new adapters, power supplies, wiring or rails; recessed installations may also need ceiling work. The impact depends on the selected system rather than applying equally to every change.
Both are DC supply platforms in the ranges discussed here. At the same connected power, a 48V system draws half the current of a 24V system. This can help reduce resistive losses, but it does not establish a universal maximum track length or allowable load.
| Check | 24V and 48V sourcing requirement |
|---|---|
| Track length and load | Obtain the manufacturer’s limits for rail current, connectors, feed arrangement, power supply and acceptable voltage drop. Confirm the load distribution along the layout. |
| Power supply location | Confirm whether the selected supply is remote, track-mounted or otherwise integrated. Provide ventilation, permitted cable lengths and maintenance access. |
| Profile size | Compare actual drawings, visible aperture, installation depth and mounting method. Voltage alone does not determine how narrow a track can be. |
| Module compatibility | Match the approved series, voltage, contact layout, polarity, retention mechanism and control configuration. |
| Project application | Choose from the required lighting effect, mounting detail, load and control requirements; do not select voltage solely from room size. |
For a separate comparison of the two DC platforms, see 24V vs 48V magnetic track lighting. Use model-specific drawings and electrical limits to validate the final design.
A mains-voltage track system can be an alternative procurement route when its installation, luminaires and controls suit the project. Drivers are commonly incorporated in the luminaires or their adapters, but the exact arrangement must be checked. A mains supply does not by itself establish magnetic attachment, compatibility, unlimited run length or suitability for retrofit.
VOC’s linked 220V range describes multiple conductor and adapter arrangements. Treat it as a separate system category unless a specific product’s documentation confirms a magnetic interface. Confirm the rated input range, conductor assignment, protective earthing where required, approved adapters and installation instructions. Do not infer a 220–240V rating from a product name that says only 220V.
| Route | When to evaluate it |
|---|---|
| Stocked system or distributor programme | Small quantities, standard configurations or urgent requirements. Confirm stock for every essential component and a written dispatch schedule. |
| Configurable catalogue system | Published modules and controls meet the specification, with suitable selectable options. Check exact combinations and availability. |
| OEM/ODM batch supply | A viable production quantity needs configuration development, private label or other agreed customisation. Allow for engineering, samples, approvals and model-specific documentation. |
These routes overlap: a manufacturer may offer catalogue systems and OEM/ODM services. WAC Lighting, KLM Lighting, Artdon and VOC should be compared at the named system and model level rather than assigned exclusive roles. Artdon, for example, publishes both magnetic lighting modules and low-voltage track accessories. A route label does not prove relative price, performance or lead time.
| Field | Evidence to request |
|---|---|
| Mechanical interface | Section drawings, adapter and contact details, locking or retention arrangement, approved module list and limits on permitted combinations. |
| Power distribution | Input and output ratings, rail and connector current limits, power supply capacity, feed points, permitted runs and cable lengths. Include a load calculation for the layout. |
| Lighting performance | Output, wattage, beam distribution, glare information where relevant and IES files for the exact module and optic where available. |
| Colour quality | CCT, CRI, colour tolerance such as SDCM and Duv where available. For tunable white, confirm CCT range and output behaviour. Approve samples beside adjacent lighting. |
| Controls | Whole-track versus individual/group control, required interfaces or receivers, wiring, addressing, controller/gateway compatibility and dimming behaviour. |
| Installation and maintenance | Recessed, surface or suspended mounting; ceiling cut-out and depth; suspension spacing and load limits; access to supplies and replaceable components. |
| Conformity documentation | Applicable declarations, test reports and any required safety listings for the exact rail, supply, modules and configured package in the destination market. |
| Commercial terms | Itemised BOM, units, MOQ by item/configuration, sample terms, price, warranty, spare availability and written production/inspection/freight milestones. |
Matching nominal CCT and CRI does not guarantee the same appearance. A sample or project mock-up helps assess colour, glare and wall-washing uniformity before the full order is released. Single-source supply can simplify coordination but does not replace compatibility checks.
First decide whether all lights should dim together or whether individual lights and groups need separate control. Then confirm the hardware and wiring required to deliver that behaviour. A protocol name alone is not a complete control specification.
The HS26 range describes DALI, 0–10V, phase-cut, Tuya Zigbee and 2.4GHz RF configurations across compatible models, with whole-track and individual/group approaches. Availability depends on the module and matched power/control package; this should not be applied automatically to DR5 or another series.
Request a marked-up layout and an itemised quotation. Clarify whether rails are sold by metre or piece, and whether joiners provide mechanical connection, electrical continuity or both. Include cutting allowances and permitted field modifications in the agreed installation plan.
Start with the published DR5 24V collection or HS26 48V collection and request the approved module and accessory schedule for that series. Other named ranges should be evaluated against their own current documentation; do not infer cross-series interchangeability from a shared supplier or voltage.
VOC states a project MOQ of 100 pcs per model. For a system order, obtain the actual order unit and minimum for rails, modules, supplies and accessories separately. Confirm whether different CCTs, wattages or finishes can be combined towards a minimum, and request separate sample and repeat-order terms.
Magnetic track lead times must be quoted for the complete BOM. Do not use outdoor spike, bollard or in-ground production times to estimate this package. Confirm stock, customisation, sample approval, production, inspection and freight for the selected configuration. For private label or development requests, see OEM & ODM lighting services.
For high ceilings, assess mounting height, target illumination, delivered output, beam distribution, glare, suspension requirements and maintenance access. Voltage or driver location alone does not establish suitability.
Conformity must be evaluated for the destination and actual configuration. Do not treat a CE/RoHS statement as universal approval or assume that one component’s documentation covers the assembly. If a US project or incentive programme requires DLC qualification, check the exact eligible model in the DLC Qualified Products List; qualification does not replace a required safety listing.
At the same power, 48V draws half the current of 24V, which can help reduce resistive losses. Actual run length and load depend on the rail, connectors, power supply, wiring and feed arrangement. Voltage alone does not establish profile size or compatibility.
Not necessarily. Mains-voltage track describes the electrical supply, while magnetic attachment describes the mechanical interface. VOC’s linked 220V track range should be treated as a separate category unless the exact product documentation confirms magnetic attachment and the rated input range.
Do not assume interchangeability, even at the same voltage. Confirm the approved mechanical interface, contacts, polarity, retention, power and control configuration in writing. Validate the intended assembly before ordering.
Assess installation height, target illumination, output, beam distribution, glare, mounting requirements, power/control access and maintenance. Confirm suitability using the selected module photometry and installation instructions; voltage alone is insufficient.
VOC states a project MOQ of 100 pcs per model, but rails, modules, supplies and accessories need their own confirmed order units and minimums. Request a complete-BOM production quotation, including sample approvals, inspection and freight milestones. Outdoor luminaire production times do not establish magnetic track lead time.
Either approach may be available on compatible configurations. Confirm whole-track versus individual/group control, addressing or receivers, power supplies, wiring and any required gateway. Protocol availability is series- and model-specific.
VOC states that IES files are available for selected products and offers selected OEM/ODM customisation. Request photometry for the exact module and optic, and confirm private-label scope, documentation, minimums and approvals for the ordered configuration.
Send the layout, ceiling details, fixture schedule or BOM, quantities, destination and control requirements. Request a matched itemised list covering rails, modules, feeds, connectors, mounting, power supplies, controls and agreed spares, with model-specific documentation and delivery milestones.
Anna Qiu is a lighting engineer at VOC Lighting, working on commercial and architectural specifications and OEM/ODM development for distributors, contractors, lighting brands and design practices. VOC Lighting is a B2B architectural and commercial LED lighting manufacturer based in Foshan, China, with a second facility in Zhongshan, supplying project customers worldwide.
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