Palais des Sports Robert-Oubron, Créteil, France
- Lamp efficacy
Lamp efficacy
Ensuring the lamp efficiently converts electricity into light (lm/W).
- Ballast classification
Ballast classification
Controlling the electricity supply to the lamp (Energy Efficiency Index).
- Luminaire distribution
Luminaire distribution
Controlling light emission using optics which bend and shape the light to the correct location.
- System efficacy
System efficacy
Precise optical control and LED modules within a body designed to dissipate the heat leads to industry leading efficacy of over 106 Llm/W
- Presence/absence detection
Presence/absence detection
Presence: Lights automatically turn on/off with movement. Absence: Lights automatically turn off and must be manually switched on.
- Daylight detection
Daylight detection
Artificial lighting which responds to the natural light conditions.
- Constant illuminance
Constant illuminance
A function designed to produce correct light levels for the duration of the maintenance period.
- Task-scene setting
Task-scene setting
The instant switch on and dimming of Areaflood LED allows simple scene setting for the players to five competitive levels.
- Timed off
Timed off
Automatic cut-off can be installed to turn all lights off during unoccupied hours.
- Task lighting
Task lighting
Lighting task areas with the correct amount of light.
- Zoning of lighting
Zoning of lighting
Lighting is zoned between the playing and spectator areas to ensure it is only used where required
- Maintenance schedule
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance must be performed in response to product age, performance and environment.
- Waste light
Waste light
Eliminating waste light which does not hit the intended target.
- Reflectance
Reflectance
Taking advantage of light which is reflected from the surface within the space.
- Visible smart metering
Visible smart metering
Results of actions can be quickly seen as increased or decreased energy use to encourage responsible energy consumption.
Areaflood LED slashes energy consumption while improving light levels and comfort at sports arena.
Lighting objectives
The main objective was to raise illuminance levels to the requirements of the French Handball Federation, including Eh = 1 500 lux for televised events. Other objectives were to reduce energy consumption and to have the flexibility to change the lighting levels for players' presentations.
Lighting solution
Asymmetric lighting was required due to the need to use the existing structure of four mounting rails, two of which are above the pitch. The solution therefore comprises 90 Thorn Areaflood LED floodlights as well as 36 metal halide Areaflood floodlights with asymmetric optics to offer the optimum performance vs budget balance.
Results and benefits
The Areaflood LED floodlights provide instant 800 lux lighting. When combined with the metal halide Areaflood floodlights, 1 500 lux is achieved. A total of five illumination levels are provided to accommodate all the arena's uses, including 150 lux, 300 lux, 500 lux, 800 lux and 1 500 lux. Compared to the previous installation, this new solution uses 46,4% less energy. Comfort is also improved with excellent uniformity (0,74) and reduced direct and indirect glare as a result of reduced brightness and the elimination of reflections from the polished surface.
Palais des Sports Robert-Oubron is now fully compliant with the French Handball Federation lighting requirements.