Lighting Guide

Football Field

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flexibility,
love your
sport
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 The right lighting
for your sports facility
The world is constantly evolving, and so is the way we
communicate and interact with each other. The sports
industry is no exception.

More than ever, people are finding it harder to interact

and keep in touch with team members. As a result,
individual sports, such as running, are gaining popularity
while teams and the unity they provide are fading.

Social media has impacted The impact on sports clubs

how we interact with each
Understanding how the industry is changing is
other in the world of sports.
key for sports clubs to remain afloat financially
and socially.
Through social platforms such
as Twitter, Facebook or apps we
Surprisingly, lighting can play a major role in
can communicate with our teams,
allowing sports clubs to provide a welcoming
share scores, and much more. New
and inspiring environmnet for people to practice
technologies like fitness trackers
whenever they’d like.
allow us to share our activities
and compare results, even with
Of course, proper illumination when playing
professional athletes.
sports is a basic necessity. However, the quality
of the lighting is crucial not only for the athletes,
Whether you play a sport to stay
but for the sports facility owners. At Philips, we
fit, set a personal record, or for
can support you with the best-in-class lighting
socialization, the way we
to improve athlete results, while using minimum
participate in sports is ever
eneergy, minimize the impact on the environment
changing.
and increasing potential revenue streams.

While our lighting systems provide the players

and trainers with the flexibility to play whenever
they want, they also provide facility operators
insight on the status of all lighting in their facility.
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Lighting a football field
Lighting a football field
Because recreational football is usually illuminated uniformly regardless of the
played in the evening after work, pole arrangement chosen.
Because
effective recreational
lighting maximizes thefootball is These types of facilities will usually be
The poles stand-alone,
must be positioned outside areas, with
in residential
usually for
opportunity played
peopleintothe
take evening
part in after
the normallittle
direction
thework,
game. effective lighting maximizes or no spectatorplayers
of view for capacity.
with regard to their alignment with both
the opportunity
Although forwill
the lighting level people to take
obviously goal lines and touch lines.
The lighting for non-televised events
bepart
lowerinthan for broadcasted
the game. matches,
should
Source: Society of be planned
Light so that
and Lighting UKthe
the lighting quality should remain high
in terms of uniformity, visual comfort
horizontal surface of the pitch can be
Although the lighting level will obviously illuminated uniformly regardless of the
and limitation of obtrusive light,
be lower than for broadcasted
especially in residential areas where matches, pole arrangement chosen.
the lighting
leisure quality are
sports facilities should
oftenremain high
in terms of uniformity, visual comfort
located. The poles must be positioned outside
and limitation of obtrusive light, especially the normal direction of view for players
These types of facilities will usually be
in residential areas where leisure sports with regard to their alignment with both
stand-alone, in residential areas, with
facilities are often located. goal lines and touch lines.
little or no spectator capacity.
The lighting for non-televised events
Source: Society of Light and Lighting UK
should be planned so that the
horizontal surface of the pitch can be

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Football
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 Recreational and Amateur level
EAS2560: Eh ave > 50 lux
Tango LED gen3

70 m

105 m

AAA
A
Specifications Tango LED gen3 AAA
A

Poles 4 x 12 m
Floodlight 12 x Tango LED gen3 500W
Floodlight BVP384 LED600NW 500W 220-240V
Type AWB
System
6 kW
Power
Eh ave > 60 lux
Emin/Eave > 0.5
Ra > 70
GR Max 44 AAA
A AAA
A

ULR 2%
Floodlight aiming
MF 0.8

Amateur and Semi-Professional level

AS2560: Eh ave > 75 lux
ClearFlood Large

Specifications ClearFlood Large

Poles 4 x 18 m
Floodlight 16 x ClearFlood Large 540 W
Floodlight
BVP651 T25 1 xLED650-4S_757 DX50
Type
System
8.64 kW
Power
Eh ave > 75 lux
Emin/Eave > 0.5
Ra > 70
GR Max 30
ULR 2%
Floodlight aiming
MF 0.9

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Football
 Professional level
AS2560: Eh ave > 500 lux
OptiVision LED gen2

70 m

105 m

AAA AA
AAAA AAAA

Specifications OptiVision LED gen2

Poles 6 x 18 m
Floodlight 38 x OptiVision LED gen2 1471 W
Floodlight BVP525 OUT T25 50K 1xLED1940/757
Type A-NB/30
System
55.9 kW
Power
Eh ave > 500 lux
Emin/Eave > 0.7
Ra > 70
GR Max 47.9 AAA AA
AAAA AAAA

ULR 2%
Floodlight aiming
MF 0.9

*The lighting technical parameters and design values stated in this document are of a general nature only and is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for
professional advice. Excludes any obtrusive lighting calculations, client due diligence is required. No responsibility will be accepted by Signify for loss occasioned
to any person doing anything as a result of any material in this resource. For project specific requirements and professional lighting designs, please contact Signify
(formerly Philips Lighting) )on 0800 4LIGHT (0800 454 448).

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Football
 Lighting considerations
The main goal when installing a lighting system on a
field is to meet specific standards. Usually, the lighting
requirements are linked to the sport. In practice, the light
level for a training field is lower than a match field.
Specific lighting is also needed based on the type of game,
speed of action, and viewing distance.

A crucial, yet often overlooked, element and professional events do. A sporting
of a first-class sports venue is its lighting facility’s capacity and the distances from
system. A great lighting system does more which spectators are viewing the action
than just illuminate the field of play. Among also come into play in lighting. This variety
other things, it also makes visitors generally of interests explains why AS Standards are
comfortable in their surroundings and organised into different so-called ‘levels of
ensures a successful game for the players. play’.

But beyond those simple imperatives, sports Given thenmany factors involved in
lighting is a complex business. National, providing excellent lighting at a sporting
regional, and local competitions all have venue, it might be useful to define the
their different lighting requirements; practice key considerations that sports lighting
sesions and recreational sports call for professionals need ot take into account.
different lighting regimes than competitive

Horizontal illuminance Vertical illuminance

The illuminated playing surface The sporters in any particular sporting event, as well
takes up a major part of the field as the ball they’re using, can be understood as vertical
of view for anyone in a sporting surfaces. This means that we need to keep vertical
venue, whether players, officials or illuminace (Ev) primarily in mind when we light them.
spectators. Horizontal illuminance
(Eh) represets the illuminance on To guarantee an optimal view and make it possible for
this horizontal plane at ground the human eye to identify players from every direction,
level. It serves primarily to create we should generally measure Ev at a height of 1.5
a stable visual background against metres, which corresponds approximately to the faces
which the eye can discern players of the players.
and objects.
Experience shows that there’s an intimate relationship
For Amateur till Professional level, between vertical and horizontal illuminance. For sports
an average horizontal illuminance with no specific vertical illuminance criteria, vertical
of between 50 lux and 500 lux is illuminance will be sufficient if the required horizontal
required, depending on the sport in illuminance is achieved, and if the lighting design rules
question and on the level of play. are followed.

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 Uniformity defined obtrusive light limits based on CIE
Ensuring uniformity is important in avoiding recommendations. The key criteria here
adaptation problems for both players and are vertical illuminance on properties, the
spectators. If uniformity is inadequate, luminaire intensity in a potentially obtrusive
certain objects or player details might be direction of each light source, the quantity
difficult to see from certain positions. of light emitted above the horizontal plane
that passes through the center of the
Uniformity is expressed as: luminaire, and the level of glare that area
• The ratio of the lowest to the highest drivers experience.
illuminance (U1 = Emin/Emax)
• The ratio of the lowest to the average Colour properties
illuminance (U2 = Emin/Eaverage) The color properties of luminaires have two
• The uniformity of the horizontal important aspects:
illuminance is generally specified as • The color appearance of the light.
between 0.5 to 0.7 (Emin/Eaverage) This is the color impression of the
depending on sport and lighting class. total environment that the light source
creates.
Glare restriction • The color rendering properties of the
Glare is a subjective factor for which CIE light source used, or the CIE Color
has, on the basis of extensive field research, Rendering Index (CRI). This describes
developed a practical evaluation system how faithfully a light source can
for use in outdoor sports applications reproduce a range of colours.
(CIE 112 Glare evaluation system for use
within outdoor sports and area lighting). An indication of a lamp’s color appearance
A maximum GR value of 50 is generally can be obtained from its correlated color
specified for sports projects. temperature as measured in degrees Kelvin
(K), which vary mainly between 2000 and
Modelling and shadows 6500K. The lower the color temperature,
Modelling refers to lighting’s ability to the “warmer” the color impression of the
reveal form and texture. Modelling ability light is; the higher the color temperature,
is particularly important in providing a the “cooler” or more bluish the impression
pleasant overall impression of the athletes of the light is. Sports lighting generally
and objects in the field of play, not to requires a color temperature of between
mention of the spectators in the stands. An 4000 and 6500 K.
installation where light comes from only
one direction will result in harsh shadows The color rendering properties of a light
and poor modelling. source can be indicated by its Color
Rendering Index, expressed as a numerical
value between 0-100. A light source with
Controlling spill light
a CRI of 100 will represent scene colours
Stray light from outdoor lighting
faithfully, with daylight as the standard
installations can disturb people in the
of comparison. Color perception is highly
vicinity: drivers on adjacent roads, for
relevant in most sports applications.
example, and inhabitants of nearby
houses. Local authorities or municipalities
sometimes maintain their own guidelines
on such matters. Where no guidelines
exist, most New Zealand councils have

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 PerfectPlay
system
Philips Lighting offers a fully dedicated end-to-end
approach that is optimized for recreational sports.

Starting from a very easy interface for lighting control,

PerfectPlay system has a unique set of features to
ensure a perfect combination of fulfilling sports lighting
norms, players’ safety, comfort, operational efficiency
and significant energy reduction.

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 PerfectPlay App PerfectPlay Remote

The PerfectPlay packages are

compatible with Philips LED For example:
floodlights, suitable for any type of
sports. Moreover, both floodlights 1. Match
and system packages are retrofit, 2. Training
so there is no need for new cabling 3. 1/2 field training left
infrastructure or cabinet’s
4. 1/2 field training right
installation, saving on installation
costs. 5. Comfort
6. Off
Within our PerfectPlay system
offering we address all the lighting
needs relevant for the different
The PerfectPlay Panel results in
users in indoor and outdoor sports.
simple and easy usage of your
The system has three different
lighting installation. While securing
packages: PerfectPlay Panel,
the required lighting standards for
PerfectPlay Tablet, and
matches and training, you will
PerfectPlay Remote.
increase comfort and significantly
reduce your energy consumption.
PerfectPlay Panel

With PerfectPlay Panel, the LED

field lighting is controlled via a
button panel that can be installed
in your clubhouse, control room or
close to the locker rooms.
The panel has 6 buttons and
depending on the type of sport,
fields can be illuminated through a
variety of pre-programmed light
settings.

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 Satisfied customers
New Zealand
Blenheim Hockey Turfs 1, 2 & 3 Manawatu Showgrounds
Napier (Park Island) Hockey Northland Hockey North Harbour Stadium
Association - Turfs 1 & 2 Manukau Tennis Carisbrook
Porritt Park Hockey McCleans Tennis Club, North Harbour Indoor Tennis
Association Auckland Stadium
Invercargill Hockey Clevedon Tennis Club, Remuera Rackets
Association Auckland Auckland Netball
Greymouth Hockey Mangere Rovers Tennis Club Takapuna Tennis
Association Levin Tennis Club Lynfield Tennis
Wairarapara Hockey Browns Bay Tennis Club Akld Grammar Hockey
Association Avanti Velodrome Lloyd Elsmore Hockey
Wanganui Hockey Association Eden Park Mairangi Bay Tennis
Cromwell Trafalgar Park Saint Heliers Tennis
Hockey Forsythe Barr Kings College
Timaru Hockey Association Prebbleton Rugby William Green Football
Mt Roskill Hockey Association Cashmere Tennis Leabank Park
Fraser Park Hockey, Alpine Energy Stadium Kensington Hockey Park,
Lower Hutt (Fraser Park) Whangarei
North Harbour Hockey - Rotorua International Stadium

OptiVision LED gen2 ClearFlood Large Tango gen3

A new era in smart area and The best solution for 1:1 retrofit Cost effective, light weight solution
sports lighting
• Fast payback and low Total Cost • Perfect solution for the budget-
• Innovative floodlight with of Ownership with energy savings orientated customer looking to
dedicated optics that ensure and minimum maintenance costs. illuminate their recreational sports
maximum optical efficiency • Multiple control options ensure field/court.
and enable accurate light increased efficiency with intelligent • It incorporates the LED lightsource,
distribution with a minimum lighting. optical system, heatsink and driver
of spill light. • Combination of lenses and flux into one compact and robust housing,
• Advanced Philips system options ensure high level of project that meets the global and local
controls and sensors enable flexibility. recognized standards.
additional energy savings (up to • Powered by LED technology,
65%) in area lighting applications. this luminaire delivers superior
• Minimized maintenance costs performance and a longer lifetime,
thanks to longlasting LEDs and the bring affordable sports lighting to a
floodlights thermal management whole new level
system.

Football Hockey Tennis Rugby Athletics Golf course Playing court Baseball./
Softball
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