Azure LED Floodlight For Sylvania Water Tennis Court Lighting Project
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Sylvania Water Tennis Court LED Lighting Project In Australia
Project Overview
Tennis court LED lighting solution for Sylvania Water Tennis Centre (SWTC).
The tennis court lighting solution for Sylvania Water Tennis Centre (SWTC) involved replacing outdated Halide lighting with modern LED lighting solutions. Located in Sutherland Shire, SWTC is a professional tennis training centre that faced challenges with heavy light depreciation and environmental factors. In September 2019, SWTC consulted Enkarl’s Australian distributor for a lighting upgrade, and by June 2019, the Enkarl LED lighting solution was approved. The installation of Enkarl’s 600W Azure LED floodlight was completed in September 2020.
Challenges
- Heavy light depreciation.
- Six low posts for six courts
- Coastal environment.
- Birds habitat.
- Old posts
STWC Outdoor Tennis Court Lighting Solution
- Lux requirement: Based on Australian lighting standards AS2560.2.1, the tennis court club needs a minimum of 350 lux, uniformity of 0.7 while glare index below 50.
- Equipment choice: A high lumens output and low-weight LED floodlight were essential. Enkarl 600 W Azure floodlights weigh only 16.5 Kg and deliver 90,000 lm output.
- Beam angle option: A 30° beam angle was selected due to the low post distance from the court center.
- Installation height: Reduced from 11.5 Mtrs to 9 Mtrs to ensure the posts could support the floodlights.
- Marine-grade anti-corrosion technology: Utilizes SUS 316 Stainless steel brackets, bolts, and screws, double-coated by AkzoNobel Interpon Powder, tested for durability in harsh environments.
- Anti-bird technology: Employs “Narrowband wide wave” technology to filter harmful wavelengths to birds, protecting cables with PUR tubes.
LED Lighting Presentation:
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Quantity | 24 pieces of Azure Outdoor LED Floodlights |
| Power | 600W | |
| Beam Angle | 30 degree | |
| Eavg | 393 Lux | |
| Uniformity | 0.7 | |
| Glare max | 47 |
Azure LED Floodlight Gallery
Enkarl Anti-corrosive Technology
All Enkarl’s maritime floodlights are double-coated by AkzoNobel Powder and tested according to standards ASTM D1735/ AST TM D870/AAMA2604. This proven technology ensures resistance to water and salt, crucial for outdoor sports lighting.
Bird-proof
Enkarl uses “narrowband wide wave” technology to filter unnecessary wavelengths that could cause birdstrike.
Renewed Scene
24 pieces of 600-watt Azure left in Shenzhen on Aug 21st, 2020, to Australia. On Sep 23rd, SWTC has beautiful renewed lighting. Both kids and adults players enjoy the new courts.
What do you need to know about Tennis Court LED lighting standards in Australia?
The growth of night tennis courts is driven by the convenience they offer for post-work play. The goal of tennis court floodlighting is to provide sufficient brightness for visibility without excessive glare or light spillage, which can affect ecosystems and residents. Compliance with local regulations and tennis court lighting standards is crucial.
1. Government Permission
Local governments often have strict rules on obtrusive lighting. Understanding these regulations is essential for any tennis court lighting installation.
2. Lighting Levels
AS2560 provides guidance on lighting levels for different play levels, ensuring compliance with tennis court lighting requirements.
Table 1: Tennis Court lighting
| Level of Play | Maintained horizontal Illuminance (@1 m) | Maintained Horizontal Uniformities | Maximum Glare rating | Minimum CRI | ||||
| PPA | TPA | PPA | TPA | |||||
| U1 | U2 | U1 | U2 | |||||
| Recreational & Residential | 250 | 150 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 65 | 65 |
| Club Competition | 350 | 250 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 65 | 65 |
| National
& International |
1000 | 800 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 65 | 65 |
The lux levels refer to brightness 1 meter above the ground, and the Maintenance factor is typically from 0.7-0.9.
3. Types of lighting configuration
The type of lighting system is dependent on whether your concern is for a professional or training function. Nowadays, LED is the first choice for tennis courts to save energy. However, not all LEDs can be used as Stadium lights.
Good equipment is the decisive factor in your lighting and wallet after the installation.
Professional tennis court lighting systems must have the following merits:
- Good at glare and spillage light control;
- Good optical distribution;
- Allows horizontal installation;
- Provides time and light ratio control.
However, this does not mean you always need the most expensive LED solution. A careful evaluation is necessary before all started. Please click https://www.enkarl.com for reference.
Post position and height are also crucial for tennis court lighting. Corners posts and side posts are the most common. For courts with the minimum requirement of 1000 lux, a post equal to or above 16 Mtrs will be good if it is in the corners. However, for single or triple courts with 500 lux, side posts ranging from 8-12 Mtrs can be good choices. Some home tennis court fields can only need 6Mtrs posts.
4. Light lifecycle cost
Compared to Halide lamps, LED lighting benefits include a longer lifespan and reduced maintenance costs. A good LED sports lamp can last up to 50,000 hours, making it a cost-effective choice for tennis court lighting.
For more information or to start your tennis court lighting project, contact sales@enkarl.com for a tailored LED lighting solution.
