Sports - Industrial LED Lighting Manufacturer

SPORTS LIGHTING
Florence
Florence,
SC52fc
Keene YMCA, Civic
Keene, NH:Center,
AFL 600-watt, 60°x135°
beam @ 4100K,
St. Paul’s College, Concord, NH: HBF 150-watt, 51fc
!
Florence Civic Center Arena, Florence, SC: HBXL 400-watt @ 80°,
12-AFL 800-watt @ 15°x15° @ 5000K, 27fc, vertical & horizontal
Eastmoor High School, Columbus, OH: HBF 150-watt @
143 lm/w @ 5000K, 30fc
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Lusitano Stadium, Ludlow, LA: 66-AFL 600-watt, 15°x15° beam @ 5000K, 53fc
Polaris
AFL
Series
Spec Pro
Wattage
Color Temp
Beam
Voltage
Finish
Glare Shield
Wattage
Color Temp
Beam
Voltage
Finish
Glare Shield
SPL
Series
Spec Pro (SPL)
1010 TAYLOR STATION ROAD, SUITE C, COLUMBUS, OH 43230-6676
www.SpecGradeLEDs.com [email protected]
TOLL-FREE: 888-410-5337
FAX: 614-868-5344
Ver. 11
1010 TAYLOR STATION ROAD
SUITE C, COLUMBUS, OH 43230-6676
Polaris (AFL)
TOLL-FREE: 888-410-5337
FAX: 614-868-5344
Spec Pro (SPL)
www.SpecGradeLEDs.com
KEY FACTORS THAT MATTER
FOR SPORTS LIGHTING
Achieving the best outcome for sports lighting requires attention to fixture selection, quantity, placement, optics
and aiming. Then there are many important variables that define the quality of lighting;
ILLUMINANCE LIGHT LEVELS
The right amount of light required on the playing surface differs greatly depending on the type
of sport in question. In general, fast action sports with a small playing object (tennis ball) or
long viewing distance will require high lighting levels. A slower speed, larger playing object
(football) or closer viewing distance requires lower lighting levels.
BEAM SPREAD AND UNIFORMITY
When designing lighting for sports facilities it is important to minimize obtrusive, spill light
and dark sections of the playing area. Various strategies are used depending on the application and a lot of consideration is given to the design to ensure the playing area will have the
proper overlapping beams void of ‘hot spots’.
MOUNTING & LOCATION
Much consideration should be given to available mounting options. The structural design of
the facility may place restrictions both in positioning of luminaires and in luminaire weight, as
some structures have limited weight bearing capabilities. Placement of luminaires should
also permit safe and easy access for maintenance. Many sports luminaires also place restrictions upon the positioning of luminaires with respect to the playing area to minimize glare and
distraction, this requires careful design. The luminaires should also be appropriate for the
local climactic conditions, and should ideally be shaped and mounted to minimize the effect
of wind producing a stress on the luminaire and mounting equipment.
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER – FLORENCE, SC
AVERAGE FOOTCANDLES: 141.97
AVG/MIN RATIO: 1.33
ABOUT
GLARE CONTROL
MINIMUM: 106
MAX/MIN RATIO: 1.50
Glare relates to light that causes discomfort or reduces the ability to see because it comes
from a source that is too bright compared with its background. Reducing the glare is probably
the most critical issue in sports lighting. Fixture louvre’s, optics, aiming angles, along with
pole height and placement, can minimize the impact of fixture glare.
SPECGRADE LED
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT
SpecGRADE SportsLED are Restriction of Hazardous Substances-compliant, using no
hazardous materials in their production. Longer product lifetime means that less lamps will
be produced, packaged and transported. Reduced overspill of light increases system efficiency and by combining LED with good lighting design, energy consumption can be cut by up to
70% compared with traditional lighting fixtures. All these factors and more, add up to reducing the environmental impact of SpecGRADE LED Sports Lights and help build a brighter,
more vibrant and sustainable environment.
SpecGRADE LED was founded by a team of dynamic, creative and experienced engineers with the goal of
developing cutting edge LED Lighting technology that can light the way towards more exciting, productive, and
safer environments, where our customers and their communities live, work and play.
We design and can assemble a sophisticated range of professional exterior, industrial and sports lighting
from our facilities in Columbus, Ohio.
Our team brings more than 45 years of professional experience in lighting design, production, quality management and customer service. We are continuously devoted to improving every aspect of our business and to
innovate ground breaking LED luminaires.
We pride ourselves on our unparalleled customer support and confidence that your supplier can deliver the
necessary specialist expertise and experience. The professionalism of the SpecGRADE LED team and the
quality of the products, play very important roles in creating our many successful customer experiences from
around the world.
LIGHT COLOR
5700K
Achieving the right consistent light color is critical for sports environments. Different light
colors should not be mixed, especially when the event is televised. The ideal light color is
between 5000K to 5700K which creates the effect of natural daylight.
COLOR RENDERING
Good color rendering is also essential to differentiate between opposing competitors or
teams, and many sports use color and color contrast to improve visibility of sports equipment
or differentiate between the different aspects of the playing area or targett.
WHY LED MAKES SENSE FOR
SPORTS LIGHTING
LED is creating waves in the world of lighting and none more so than with sports illumination. The potential
for improving upon current technologies and sports lighting solutions are highlighted below;
RELIABILITY
PERFORMANCE
Unlike traditional bulb-based systems that
experience a high rate of failures and
fadeouts, SpecGRADE
LEDs contain no
parts to wear out or replace so you can be
sure
your
light
source
remains
maintenance-free for tens of thousands of
hours.
The brilliant white light of SpecGRADE SportsLED brings the
spectacle of the game to life with consistent and precisely
delivered light that meets the stringent demands of
international HDTV broadcasting and sports governing bodies.
By operating on just a fraction of the energy of traditional
stadium lighting systems and more controlled light, the result
is better for everyone, not to mention the person who pays the
electricity bill!
EFFICIENCY
LED sports lighting presents an opportunity
to have the most efficient use of light in both
new and existing venues. LED technology
can provide the same light levels as
conventional HID stadium lighting, while
drawing just half the energy. Sports lighting
engineers have the potential to reduce
fixture count by one-third to one-half, while
doubling the amount of light reaching the
playing surface.
CONTROL
Creative control helps stadiums and sports venues become
more multi functional and increase the potential of revenue
generation. SpecGRADE Luminaires are designed to be
compatible with the leading control solutions available in the
market. This enables operators to use lighting as
entertainment and complete flexibility to meet the different
needs for any sport. Optional switching levels for brightness
can create the perfect lighting for a variety of events.
THE DIRECT BENEFITS FOR
OWNERS, PLAYERS & FANS
LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS
SpecGRADE durable Led luminaires are virtually
maintenance free. There is no time consuming and
expensive bulb replacements, and no more
readjusting for metal halide fadeout. The LED
Luminaires can operate for more than 100,000 hours
without maintenance.
BRIGHTER, CONSISTENT LIGHT
The color temperature at 5000K to 5700K creates a
daylight effect with a crisper, brighter, feeling on the
field of play. Daylight color balance matches
perfectly with ambient light entering a stadium or
arena and the specialized optics deliver perfect
uniformity on the playing surface.
POWER OUTAGE PROTECTION
AND INSTANT ON
By operating on just half the energy of traditional
stadium lighting systems, SpecGRADE LED Floods
places less load on the power grid, which alone can
cut down on power outages. As a precaution against
normal power being interrupted, SpecGRADE
luminaires are capable of instantly turning on, so the
lights are up and running again in seconds. No warm
up or cool down time required.
ENVIRONMENT
DIRECT REPLACEMENT
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
SpecGRADE SportsLED are Restriction of Hazardous Substances-compliant, using no hazardous materials in
their production. Longer product lifetime means that less lamps will be produced, packaged and transported.
Reduced overspill of light increases system efficiency and by combining LED with good lighting design, energy
consumption can be cut by up to 70% compared with traditional lighting fixtures. All these factors and more, add
up to reducing the environmental impact of SpecGRADE LED Sports Lights that helps build a brighter,
more vibrant and sustainable environment.
With SpecGRADE Fixtures, installers can partially
retrofit, convert over phases or make a complete
refit in one go, because the Sports LED luminaires
size and weight has been carefully calculated and
the mounting options are designed to drop into the
existing lighting infrastructure. The universal power
supply operates between 95 to 305vA to work
directly with the existing power circuitry. Unlike the
HID fixtures they replace, as soon as the LED
Luminaires are turned on, they provide full
illumination at their precise color temperature,
without the need for a warm-up period. Using a
laser-aimer makes precision setup easier and
quicker than you can imagine.
The key to any successful LED installation is to give
you a realistic payback time to make sure you can
enjoy greater saving over the life of the luminaire.
Not only is LED vastly more reliable and efficient, but
the lower maintenance cost and the energy savings
from switching to SpecGRADE SportsLED is so
significant that they give you super fast payback with
some of the longest lasting products available. That
translates to reduced operating costs and positive
cashflow after reaching an early ROI breakeven
point. Switching to SpecGRADE LED Floods is just
smart business.
AFL 200
Spec Pro
(SPL)
CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Polaris
(AFL)
EASY DRIVER
ACCESS
(4 phillips
head screws)
Compatible with specialist
lighting controls that allows
users to control the light
levels via dimming or preset
scenes for different levels of
competition and also
between televised and non
televised events.
ACCESSORIES
SpecGRADE provides a full list
of accessories to enhance
performance and significantly
reduce installation time:
• Louvre’s for
glare reduction
• Custom brackets
& mounts
• Laser aiming tool
Redundancy: Our LED printed ciruit boards (PCB) are
engineered in segments powered by multiple drivers
so that should an application experience a driver
failure the remaining PCB segments will continue to
function at 100%.
• Connectors
SPORTS LIGHTING SERIES
Polaris
AFL SERIES
200w – 1000w (22,000 to 110,000 lumens)
Ideal for indoor and outdoor sports requiring
asymmetrical or symmetrical beam patterns with wide
area coverage
TELEVISION &
BROADCASTING
Lighting plays a key role in the experience of watching
sports and none more so than with Televised matches.
The unique optics technology in our LED
Luminaires precisely focuses the light, creating an
intensity and uniform ratio that ensures shadows
on the playing surface are eliminated. This improves
the appearance of moving objects and the ease with
which broadcast directors can switch camera
angles and viewpoints. Since the light levels are
much higher, it allows the cameras to work with a
smaller aperture, giving more depth and focus. The
sophisticated circuitry operates at any frame rate
enabling HDTV recording to operate flicker free, for
reduced glare and super slow motion recording.
Additionally SpecGRADE LED Sports Floods have the
ability to virtually match daylight for optimal
broadcasting without the need for filtering mixed
light colours. This meets and exceeds the highest
professional sports broadcasting standards.
Spec Pro
SPL SERIES
200w – 2000w (44,000 to 220,000 lumens approx.)
Ideal for outdoor sports requiring circular beam
patterns with long range projection
Our Product Recall Insurance is designed to give you the peace of mind of knowing that, in
addition to our Corporate Warranty (see our website at www.SpecGradeLED.com), every
SpecGrade LED luminaire is underwritten for a period of 5 years by an A+ rated (Standard &
Poors, AM Best) insurance company to perform per specification or it will be made right.
Give us a call if you would like to discuss the unqiue-to-the-industry policy and the 24/7 hotline.
We would be happy to provide you with a copy of the policy upon request.
Light Levels
FOOTBALL
NCAA: < 5,000 seats
NCAA: 5,000-25,000 seats
NCAA: 25,000-45,000 seats
NCAA: 45,000+ seats
High School Class I
High School Class II
High School Class III
High School Class IV
High School Class V
Light Levels
Uniformity Ratios
Horizontal Footcandles Vertical Footcandles
(to 50-yard line main camera)
Verticle Footcandles
(to end zone camera)
Horizontal Vertical
50
75
100
125
100
50
30
20
10
45
60
75
-
2.0:1
2.0:1
1.7:1
1.5:1
-
2.0:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
-
-
-
-
75
100
125
-
Horizontal
Footcandles
BASKETBALL
NCAA standard collegiate
NCAA Regional Broadcast
NCAA National Broadcast
NCAA National Championship Final
High School Class I
High School Class II
High School Class III
High School Class IV
High School Class V
80
80
100
125
100
30
30
30
30
Vertical Footcandles
(to center main
side camera)
75
100
125
-
Uniformity Ratios
Verticle Footcandles
(to end line camera)
Horizontal Vertical
45
60
75
-
2.0:1
2.0:1
1.7:1
1.5:1
-
2.0:1
1.7:1
2.5:1
-
Summary: Following these recommended best practices will ensure quality of light needed for the safety of participants and the
enjoyment of spectators, as required.
6 pole option
6 pole option
4 pole option
4 pole option
6 pole option
Standard Intercollegiate Play
10º
10º
10
20
30
40
50
40
G
20
10
10
20
30
40
50
40
G
20
10
Recommended pole placement:
Standard Intercollegiate Play
10º
10º
National and Regional Broadcast
6 or 8 pole option
10º
8 pole option
6 pole option
10º
10º
10º
10º
6 or 8 pole option
8 pole option
15º
15º
10
20
30
40
50
40
G
20
10
10
20
30
40
50
40
G
20
10
10º
Recommended pole placement:
National and Regional Broadcast
10º
15º
15º
8 pole option
6 or 8 pole option
6 pole option
10º
1. For new facilities or upgrades, it is recommended to consult a lighting professional for optimal luminaire placement and
catwalk locations.
2. Optimal luminaire placement, mounting heights, and catwalk locations will impact playability and minimize glare and skip glare.
8 pole option
6 or 8 pole option
3. To achieve required vertical footcandles, some lights must be mounted beyond the sides of the court.
4. As a general rule, due to mounting heights, lower wattage luminaires are used, commonly 1000 watt.
©2007, 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association L-1732-2
5. No luminaires are recommended in shaded areas directly aimed to the field of play.
Light Levels
HOCKEY
NCAA Standard Collegiate
NCAA Regional Broadcast
NCAA National Broadcast
High School Class I
High School Class II
High School Class III
High School Class IV
High School Class V
Uniformity Ratios
Horizontal
Footcandles
Vertical Footcandles
(to center main
side camera)
Verticle Footcandles
(to end line camera) Horizontal
Vertical
(to main camera)
Vertical
(to end line
camera)
100
100
125
50
50
50
50
50
75
125
-
45
75
-
2.0:1
1.5:1
-
2.5:1
-
2.5:1
2.0:1
1.5:1
-
-
Horizontal Light Level
in Footcandles
BASEBALL
All High School Footcandle levels are based on Illuminations Engineering (IES) standards.
Infield
NCAA Standard Collegiate
70
NCAA Regional Broadcast
100
NCAA National Broadcast
100
NCAA National Championship Final 125
High School Class I
30
High School Class II
20
High School Class III
High School Class IV
High School Class V
-
Outfield
70
70
70
100
30
20
-
Horizonal
Uniformity Ratios
Infield
2.0:1
1.5:1
1.5:1
1.3:1
-
Outfield
2.5:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
1.7:1
-
Vertical Light Level
in Footcandles
High Home
Plate Camera
70/40
70/40
90/50
-
1st Baseline
Camera
70/40
70/40
90/50
-
Summary: Following these recommended best practices will ensure quality of light needed for the safety of participants and
the enjoyment of spectators, as required.
Typical facility layout:
1. For new facilities or upgrades, it
is recommended to consult a
lighting professional for optimal
luminare placement and
catwalk locations.
(8 Pole)
(6 Pole)
C1
C1
(8 Pole)
D1
10º
2. As a general rule, due to
mounting heights, lower
wattage luminaires are used,
commonly 1000 watt.
•Glare zone; no poles are
recommended beyond 35º
off each foul-line.
20º
©2008, 2011 National Collegiate Athletic
Association L-1747-2
30º
(8 Pole)
D2
Light Levels
TENNIS
NCAA Standard Collegiate
NCAA Regional Broadcast
NCAA National Broadcast
NCAA National Championship
High School Class I
High School Class II
High School Class III
High School Class IV
Verticle Footcandles
(to end line camera) Horizontal
Vertical
Vertical
(to main camera)(to end line
camera)
75
75
100
125
-
45
60
75
-
125
75
60
50
1.7:1
1.7:1
1.7:1
1.5:1
-
-
(6 Pole)
C2
C2
1. Typical court size is 60 ft x 120 ft. Primary playing area
is 48 ft x 98 ft. Special consideration may be needed for
lighting spectator areas depending on
broadcast requirements.
2. Grey shaded areas indicate recommended pole
locations. Location and quntity of poles and lighting
sources shall depend on stadium design, size and pole
setback requirements.
20º
4 or 8 pole option
5º
4 or 8 pole option
20º
B2
A2
30°
Critical
Glare
Zone
Critical
Glare
Zone
3. Angle should be a minimum of 25 degrees for sharp
cutoff-type luminaires and a minimum of 30 degrees
for floodlights.
4. For new facilities or upgrades, it is recommended to
consult a lighting professional for optimal
pole placement.
10º
8 pole option
Recommended pole placement:
(8 Pole)
A1
All High School Footcandle levels are based on Illuminations Engineering (IES) standards.
8 pole option
©2008, 2011 National Collegiate Athletic
Association L-1824-2
B1
Uniformity Ratios
Horizontal Vertical Footcandles
Footcandles (to center main
side camera)
75
100
125
-
1. Shaded areas indicate recommended pole location.
2. Line drawn through each “A” pole location must be behind home plate to ensure lighting the portion of the ball the batter sees
as it crosses home plate.
3. Consideration should be given to locating “B” poles between 1/3 and 2/3 distance of the foul-line. This positioning towards the
outfield pole allows the ball to be lit in a more constant perpendicular illuminance as it travels from the infield to the outfield.
4. Recommend field size is 330 ft / 375 ft / 400 ft / 375 ft 330 ft.
4 or 8 pole option
8 pole option
3rd Baseline
Camera
70/40
70/40
90/50
-
4 or 8 pole option
8 pole option
5. For new facilities or upgrades, it is recommended to consult a lighting professional for optimal pole placement.
©2007, 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association L-1703-2
LED SPORTS LIGHTING
Spec Pro
(SPL)
AFL 200W
AFL 800W, 1000W
4 58
Front View
Side View
Front View
SPL 200W, 400W, 600W
4 58
Spec Pro
(SPL)
Bullseye
Glare Shield
(BGS)
Side View
6 34
AFL 400
Visor
Glare Shield
(VGS)
17
Polaris
21
(AFL)
14 12
9
9
Front View
14
14
21
Side View
Side View
Slant
Glare Shield
(customized dimensions)
(SGS)
Remote Philips Drivers
BEAM SPREAD
AFL 600W
15º x 15º
SPL 800W, 1000W
4 58
30º x 30º
60º x60º
85º x45º
60º x 135º
60º x 185º
21
25
17
11
19 12
25
Front View
Side View
11
24
Side View
EPA Rating Calculation
Spec Pro (SPL)
Spec Pro (SPL)
EPA Rating: Spec Pro 200W, 400W
& 600W with 'Bullseye' Glare Shield
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
2.4
2.2
45° from Horizontal
1.6
2.2
0° from Horizontal
2.1
2.2
Spec Pro (SPL))
EPA Rating: Spec Pro 200W, 400W
& 600W with 'Visor' Glare Shield
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
2.4
2.6
45° from Horizontal
1.6
2.6
0° from Horizontal
2.5
2.6
Spec Pro (SPL)
EPA Rating: Spec Pro 200W, 400W
100W with 'Bullseye' Glare Shield
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
3.4
2.9
45° from Horizontal
2.2
2.9
0° from Horizontal
2.8
2.9
Spec Pro (SPL)
EPA Rating: Spec Pro 800W &
100W with 'Visor' Glare Shield
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
3.4
2.2
45° from Horizontal
1.6
2.2
0° from Horizontal
2.1
2.2
Polaris (AFL)
EPA Rating: Polaris 400W*
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
3.8
0.9
45° from Horizontal
2.5
0.9
0° from Horizontal
0.8
0.9
*Recalculate for customizable glare shield
Polaris (AFL)
EPA Rating: Polaris 600W*
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
5.3
1.2
45° from Horizontal
3.5
1.2
0° from Horizontal
1.1
1.2
*Recalculate for customizable glare shield
Polaris (AFL)
EPA Rating: Polaris 800W, 1000W*
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
6.3
1.7
45° from Horizontal
4.1
1.7
0° from Horizontal
1.5
1.7
*Recalculate for customizable glare shield
Polaris (AFL)
Polaris (AFL)
EPA Rating: Polaris 200W*
Wind Direction (Sq. ft.)
Fixture angle
Front
Side
90° from Horizontal
2.1
0.8
45° from Horizontal
1.4
0.8
0° from Horizontal
0.7
0.8
*Recalculate for customizable glare shield
RECALL
PRODUCT INSURANCE
IP 65
DRIVER
5YEAR
WARRANTY
LED
10YEAR
WARRANTY
LM79
LM 80
RGBW
DIMMABLE
0-10V
REVIT
(BIM)
Files
available
DUE TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION, PRODUCT APPEARANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY DIFFER AS A RESULT OF END-USER ENVIROMENT AND APPLICATION.
Spec Pro Series (SPL) & Polaris Series (AFL)
Replaces (Metal Halide)
Input Voltage (V)
LED Power (W)
System Power (W)
Spec Pro (SPL) 4000K
Spec Pro (SPL) 5000K
Polaris (AFL) 4000K (lm)
Polaris (AFL) 5000K (lms)
LED Chips
LED Chip Distributions
Color Temperature (Kelvin)
CRI
Expected Life Span (hrs)
Operating Temp (F)
IP Rating
SPL Weight (lb) without drivers (2 Drivers =12lbs/Box)
AFL Weight (lb) with drivers
Spec Pro (SPL) DLC
Polaris (AFL) DLC
Surge Proteciton Device: UL listed 10kA
0-10V Dimming (optional)
Warranty
RGBW (optional)
200-Watt
500W±
400-Watt
1000W±
600-Watt 800-Watt
1000-Watt
1500-Watt
2000-Watt
1500W±
2000W±
2500W±
3700W±
5000W±
90-305 VAC, 347-480 VAC
200W
400W
600W
800W
1000W
1500W
2000W
220W
440W
660W
880W
1100W
1650W
2200W
N/A
91903
60515
80011
100315
145000 (approx) 199500 (approx)
N/A
44190
63700
83230m
105822
160000 (approx) 210000 (approx)
20914
41903
60515
80651
100815
N/A
N/A
22105
44190
63700
84898
106122
N/A
N/A
LumiLEDs Luxeon-T
15° x 15°, 30° x 30°, 40° x 40°, 60° x 60°, 85° x 45°, 85° x 90°, 60° x 135°, 60° x 185°
3500K, 4000K, 5000K
74, 80
> 100,000 hrs.
-40°F ~149°F
IP66 Light Engines, Luminaire IP65
44
44
44
53
53
113
113
18
42
60
88
88
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10-Year LED Board, 5-Year Driver; Complete Warranty Terms at: www.SpecGradeLED.com
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No