LED High Mast Lights
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Different LED High Mast/Sport Lights
Product Description
LUMINEX’s LED Sport Lights are engineered for high-performance outdoor sports lighting, offering exceptional light output, efficiency, and flexibility. These fixtures are ideal for stadiums, sports fields, municipal arenas, schools, and semi-professional venues. With advanced optics, robust construction, and a range of wattages, they ensure excellent illumination, uniformity, and ease of maintenance.
Key Features
Wattage Tunable: Available in multiple wattages:
- HM02/HM03: 360W, 500W, 510W, 600W, 850W, 1200W
- HM05: 500W, 600W, 850W, 1200W
High Efficacy:
- Up to 153 LPW (lumens per watt), providing powerful illumination with low energy consumption.
Flexible CCT Options:
- Color temperature tunable: 4000K / 5000K / 5700K, with high CRI (70/80/90) for accurate color rendering.
Remote Power System:
- The remote driver system simplifies installation and maintenance, reducing the need for bucket trucks or cranes.
Precision Optics:
- Available in various NEMA beam distributions (2Hx2V to 6Hx6V), ensuring tailored light coverage for any sports application.
Key Features
Superior Lumen Packages:
- Scalable outputs from 51,000 up to 180,000 lumens to meet the needs of any facility size.
Rugged & Reliable:
- Designed for harsh environments with an ambient operating range of -40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F).
- UL/cUL wet location listed for outdoor durability.
- Built-in surge suppression up to 40kV.
Long Life & Warranty:
- Rated for 100,000 hours (per LM-80/TM-21 standards).
- Backed by a five-year limited warranty.
Smart Controls:
- Standard 0-10V dimming driver for flexible lighting control.
Wide Voltage Compatibility:
- Supports 120-277V, 200-480V, and 347-480V input options.
Models at a Glance
| Model | Wattage | Efficacy (LPW) | Max Lumens | CCT Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 360W | 360W | 146 | 51,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM02 510W | 510W | 136 | 68,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM03A 500W | 500W | 140 | 70,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM03A 600W | 600W | 153 | 92,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM03B 850W | 850W | 141 | 120,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM03B 1200W | 1200W | 138 | 165,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM05 500W | 500W | 150 | 75,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM05 600W | 600W | 153 | 92,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM05 850W | 850W | 147 | 125,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
| HM05 1200W | 1200W | 150 | 180,000 | 4000K/5000K/5700K |
Why Choose LUMINEX LED High Mast Lights?
Maximum Performance
High output, high efficiency, and uniform coverage.
Ease of Maintenance
Remote power system reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
Versatility
Multiple models and optical distributions suit any sports lighting project.
Reliability
Built for longevity in challenging environments.
What is high mast lighting used for?
High mast lighting refers to tall lighting structures—typically 50 to 150 feet (15 to 45 meters) high—equipped with powerful luminaires (often LED or HID). These systems are designed to illuminate large outdoor areas efficiently and uniformly.
Common Applications of High Mast Lighting
Highways & Interchanges
- Provides consistent, wide-area illumination for safety at complex intersections, ramps, and toll plazas.
Airports
- Used on runways, taxiways, and aprons to ensure safe aircraft movement and operations at night or in low-visibility conditions.
Ports & Harbors
- Illuminates large cargo handling areas, docks, and container yards for safe 24/7 operations.
Large Parking Lots
- Shopping malls, stadiums, and event venues use high mast lighting for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement.
Industrial Facilities
- Factories, refineries, and logistics hubs use high mast lighting to ensure visibility for workers and machinery.
Rail Yards
- Provides the necessary illumination for safe train operations and cargo handling.
Key Advantages
- Wide Coverage: A single high mast can light up several acres, reducing the number of poles needed.
- Uniform Illumination: Reduces shadows and dark spots, improving safety and security.
- Maintenance Efficiency: Fixtures can be lowered for maintenance, minimizing downtime and safety risks.
In summary:
High mast lighting is used wherever large, open areas require powerful, uniform, and reliable illumination—primarily for safety, security, and operational efficiency.
How much power does a high mast light use?
High mast lights are commonly used for large-area lighting applications such as highways, airports, ports, stadiums, and large parking lots. The power consumption of a high mast light depends on several factors, including the type of light source, the number of fixtures per pole, and the required illumination level.
Typical Power Ratings
1. Traditional HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Lamps
- Metal Halide or High-Pressure Sodium:
- Per Fixture: 400W, 600W, 1000W, 1500W, and sometimes up to 2000W.
- Total Power (per pole):
For example, a typical high mast may have 4 to 12 fixtures.- 8 × 1000W = 8,000W (8 kW) per pole
- 12 × 1500W = 18,000W (18 kW) per pole
2. Modern LED High Mast Lights
- Per Fixture: 250W, 400W, 600W, 800W, 1000W, up to 1200W (LEDs are much more efficient).
- Total Power (per pole):
- 8 × 600W = 4,800W (4.8 kW) per pole
- 12 × 800W = 9,600W (9.6 kW) per pole
Key Points to Consider
- LEDs are now preferred due to their higher efficiency, longer life, and lower operating costs compared to traditional HID lamps.
- The total power consumption for a single high mast pole can range from 4 kW to over 20 kW, depending on the number and wattage of fixtures.
- Always check the specifications of the fixtures you’re considering, as actual wattages can vary by manufacturer and model.
Example Calculation
If you have a high mast with 10 LED fixtures, each rated at 500W: Total Power=10×500W=5,000W=5 kW
Summary Table
| Fixture Type | Typical Wattage per Fixture | Fixtures per Pole | Total Power per Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| HID (Metal Halide/HPS) | 400W–2000W | 4–12 | 4 kW–24 kW |
| LED | 250W–1200W | 4–12 | 1 kW–14 kW |
What is the range of high mast lights?
High mast lights are tall lighting structures, typically ranging from 50 to 150 feet (15 to 45 meters) in height, used to illuminate large outdoor areas such as highways, interchanges, ports, airports, and large parking lots.
Range Explained
- “Range” can refer to:
- Illumination Area: The size of the ground area effectively lit by one high mast.
- Distance Light Travels: How far the light reaches from the pole.
Typical Illumination Area
Coverage per high mast:
A single high mast light can effectively illuminate an area of 2 to 6 acres (about 8,000 to 24,000 square meters), depending on:- Mounting height
- Number and type of luminaires (fixtures)
- Wattage and optics
- Required light levels (lux/foot-candles)
Common Spacing:
High mast poles are often spaced 300 to 600 feet (90 to 180 meters) apart for optimal coverage without excessive overlap or dark spots.
Light Throw Distance
- Modern LED high mast lights can project usable light up to 500 feet (150 meters) from the pole, but effective illumination (meeting safety and uniformity standards) is typically within 200 to 400 feet (60 to 120 meters) radius around the pole.
Key Factors Affecting Range
- Mounting Height: Higher poles have a wider coverage.
- Wattage & Lumen Output: Higher wattage/lumen fixtures light larger areas.
- Beam Angle/Optics: Narrow beams throw light farther, wide beams cover more area but less distance.
- Application Needs: Airports or ports may require higher light levels and denser pole spacing than highways.
Summary Table
| Mounting Height | Typical Coverage Area | Typical Spacing | Max Effective Throw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50-80 ft | 1-2 acres | 250-350 ft | 150-250 ft |
| 100-150 ft | 3-6 acres | 400-600 ft | 200-400 ft |
In Practice
For most applications in the USA, high mast lighting is designed to provide uniform, safe illumination across large areas, with each pole covering several acres, and light reaching up to several hundred feet from the pole.
What is the difference between floodlight and high mast light?
1. Purpose & Application
Floodlight:
- Purpose: Provides broad, intense illumination over a wide area.
- Applications: Building facades, parking lots, sports fields, signage, landscapes, security lighting.
High Mast Light:
- Purpose: Illuminates very large areas from a high elevation.
- Applications: Highways, airports, large parking lots, shipping yards, industrial sites.
2. Mounting Height
- Floodlight:
- Typically mounted at low to medium heights (10–50 feet).
- High Mast Light:
- Mounted on very tall poles (usually 60–150 feet or more).
3. Lighting Coverage
- Floodlight:
- Covers smaller to medium areas with a wide beam angle (can be narrow or wide depending on the lens).
- High Mast Light:
- Designed to cover very large areas with multiple fixtures on a single pole, providing uniform illumination.
4. Fixture Design
- Floodlight:
- Single fixture, adjustable angles, can be mounted on walls, poles, or ground.
- High Mast Light:
- Multiple fixtures (often 4–12 or more) grouped in a ring or cluster at the top of a tall pole.
5. Maintenance
- Floodlight:
- Easier to access and maintain due to lower mounting height.
- High Mast Light:
- Requires special equipment (like lowering devices or lifts) for maintenance due to height.
6. Typical Wattage & Output
- Floodlight:
- Lower to medium wattage (typically 50W–1000W per fixture).
- High Mast Light:
- High wattage (400W–2000W per fixture), with several fixtures per pole for intense, wide-area coverage.
Summary Table
| Feature | Floodlight | High Mast Light |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Height | 10–50 ft | 60–150+ ft |
| Area Coverage | Small to medium | Very large |
| Fixture Count | Single | Multiple per pole |
| Maintenance | Easy | Requires special equipment |
| Typical Uses | Security, landscape, sports | Highways, airports, large lots |
Which Should You Choose?
- Floodlights are best for smaller areas or where you need flexibility and easy maintenance.
- High mast lights are ideal for very large spaces that require uniform, powerful illumination from a high point.