The lighting system is a crucial component of any stadium as it must provide excellent quality and high standards for both players and spectators. It must also be able to record high-definition images for television broadcasts. Meeting international and national sports federations’ guidelines presents a significant challenge for stadium lighting. However, the invention of LED stadium lights has offered a solution to this challenge for the enormous and popular global market.
LED stadium lights, also known as LED Sport Lights, are powerful replacements for outdated metal halide stadium lights. These lights are suitable for various large indoor and outdoor sports venues, including football, baseball, and soccer fields. The LED wattages range from 300 to 2000 watts, producing 50,000 to over 200,000 lumens. However, power and lumens alone are not enough. An LED Stadium Floodlight must have optic packages to provide light where it is needed. The stadium lights should be bright and uniform, and optics in the range of 10-150 degrees provide all the necessary options for uniformly illuminating any field.
These powerful sports lights are mounted on high poles with a slight beam angle, typically between 15 and 60 degrees. The small beam angles ensure high light intensity for bright light to hit the ground from an elevated height. LED stadium lights can be installed at different heights, with the beam angle varying depending on the venue’s height. While some may be as low as 25ft., the typical height for major sports venues is between 40 and 60 ft. LED stadium lights may even be installed as high as 100 ft. and produce more than 300-foot candles on the ground.
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LED stadium lights have numerous advantages over fluorescent or HID lights. One of the most significant benefits is their longer lifespan, which reduces the frequency of replacements and maintenance, especially considering their installation height. LED lights also consume less energy, resulting in lower utility costs and environmental impact. Additionally, LED stadium lights provide optimal quality light in terms of color rendering and lumens, making them an excellent choice for sports venues. In summary, the benefits of LED stadium lights significantly outweigh those of traditional bulbs, making them the preferred choice for modern sports lighting solutions.
When considering replacing metal halide or halogen lights with LED stadium lights, the first factor to consider is the lumen output. For example, if each 2000W metal halide light has an output of 70,000 lumens, an LED light with a similar output can be used to replace it. It is important to note that the lumen output indicates brightness, while the wattage represents power consumption. Therefore, it is crucial to consult with sports lighting contractors to determine the appropriate LED model and lighting efficacy.
After selecting the correct LED lumen to replace the old stadium lights, the weight of the luminaires should be considered. Using heavy LED lights may exceed safety standards and pose a danger during sports events. It is recommended to use lightweight luminaires on light poles or stadium roofs.
Another significant aspect to consider is the beam angle, which affects the lighting uniformity of the stadium. A large beam angle can cause the light beam to spread and become more diverged, leading to a scattered light beam. A careful and precise arrangement of each lighting is required for optimal results. Common beam angles for sports fields are between 10 to 25 degrees, with 1000W and 2000W LED lights.
The color temperature of the lighting is also essential, as it affects the light color. Normally, a 5000K to 6000K lighting is used for sports fields, as it provides a natural daylight feel that is better for sports players. However, a high color temperature may increase blue light intensity, which should be avoided.
Finally, the price of LED lights may initially be higher than metal halide or halogen bulbs. However, the future running and maintenance costs should also be considered, as LED lights have a longer lifespan and use less energy, resulting in cost savings over time. DMX and DALI are the mainstream sports lighting control systems that can be used to manipulate the brightness and on/off functions of multiple luminaires.
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Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED PLC (PRECISE LIGHT CONTROL) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SUCH USERS, POLARIZED LIGHT 73°DEFINED AS P73 SERIES PRODUCTS, P73 SERIES PRODUCTS TO BRING YOU AN UNPRECEDENTED VISUAL FEAST.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology
The power supply and lamp body can be mounted separately, reducing the withstand weight of the lamp pole and facilitating maintenance.
Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.
We are not only a manufacturer of high-power LEDs, More professional services are also included:
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