CASE STUDY

Optimizing Athletic Performance with the ACE Tennis Court Lighting System

  • client POS Lighting
  • Location California
  • Solution ATG LED Lighting DUO Direct Kit Gen 2 (ECDK)

Project Profile

In professional sports lighting, particularly for high-velocity sports like tennis, providing uniform, glare-free illumination is essential for player performance and safety. This project examines the implementation of the ACE Tennis Court Sports Light by ATG LED Lighting to enhance a multi-court facility's nighttime environment.

The Challenges & Background

Uniform Distribution

Ensuring consistent light levels across multiple adjacent courts to eliminate shadows and dark spots.

Glare and Light Spill

Minimizing visibility interference for players and preventing light pollution in surrounding areas.

perational Efficiency

Delivering high-lumen output while reducing long-term energy consumption and maintenance costs.

The Solution

The facility deployed the ACE series, utilizing its advanced engineering to meet stringent athletic standards:

The Solution

Key features include:

Advanced Photometric Engineering

  • High Lumen Output: Delivering up to 78,707 lumens at 4000K, ensuring the courts are as bright as daylight.
  • Exceptional Efficacy: Achieving a system efficacy of 165.6 LM/W, which maximizes brightness while minimizing power draw.
  • Precision Optics: Utilizing a one-piece PC optic sheet to provide industry-leading control with Type III (T3) and Type IV (T4) distributions specifically designed for rectangular court layouts.
  • Dark Sky Compliance: Maintaining a 0.0% Uplight rating to prevent light pollution and sky glow.

Intelligent and Adaptive Controls

  • Field-Adjustable Settings: Featuring Power Selectable (400W/450W/500W) and CCT Selectable (3000K/4000K/5000K) capabilities, allowing the facility to tailor light levels to the specific competition grade
  • Smart Integration: Compatibility with plug-in microwave motion sensors and Bluetooth-programmable photocells enables light-on-demand energy savings.
  • Environmental Resilience: Designed to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°F to 122°F with an IP65 wet location rating.

Reliability and Installation

  • Versatile Mounting: The system supports Slipfitter, Yoke, Arm, and Trunnion mounts, facilitating easy retrofitting onto existing poles.
  • Long-Term Protection: Backed by a 10-year warranty on main components and an L70 lifetime exceeding 100,000 hours, significantly reducing maintenance cycles.

Results & Financial Impact

The installation of the ACE system resulted in a premier sporting environment:

Enhanced Visual Clarity

Players reported improved ball tracking due to superior horizontal and vertical illuminance uniformity.

Significant Energy Savings

The LED transition reduced energy consumption by over 50% compared to legacy metal halide systems while providing higher light quality.

Community Friendly

Through the use of optional Backlight Shields (SHD), the facility successfully mitigated light spill into neighboring properties.

Total energy saved is 77K Watts down to 23K Watts. 70% of energy is saved annually from this LED lighting installation.

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