Power management company Eaton has announced that AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, home of the NBA’s Miami Heat, is installing an advanced Ephesus sports LED lighting and controls system. Featuring industry-leading control functions, the LED system enhances the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75%.
The Miami Heat join the Minnesota Timberwolves this season as the first two NBA teams to install Eaton’s Ephesus sports lighting system in their arenas. The Heat’s first game under the new lights took place on October 11, when the team hosted the Brooklyn Nets in a pre-season game. AmericanAirlines Arena joins a growing list of professional sports venues from all four major professional sports organizations to select the Ephesus lighting system.
“We rely heavily on lighting to set the stage for Miami Heat games, creating the right environment for our players and our fans,” said Michael McCullough, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Miami Heat.
“Eaton’s Ephesus system allows us to introduce dramatic effects and color into our lighting presentations inside AmericanAirlines Arena, and we’re very excited about its unveiling this season.”
The new solid-state lighting system features Ephesus Arena Pro luminaires and Prism color fixtures with its patented color temperature tuning capabilities and a control system that will interface with the arena’s existing control system. The LED system is the only one available with 100% dimming capabilities, tunable light temperature and advanced control capabilities within each fixture.
Despite installing significantly fewer fixtures than the previous lighting system, Eaton’s Ephesus sports lighting provides optimal lighting that illuminates more uniformly on the playing surface, creating an improved stage for players and fans watching live and on high-definition television. The LED system is easy to install, maintenance-free for years, and offers the lowest total operating costs compared with other traditional sports lighting systems.
“Since we installed the first ever solid-state lighting system in a North American sports arena, facility operators and team executives have come to understand that Eaton’s digital lighting solutions create an enhanced stage for fans and performers,” said Mike Lorenz, president, Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting.
“We are confident that fans attending the many different types of events at AmericanAirlines Arena, including Miami Heat basketball, will experience a better game or show with our industry-leading digital lighting and controls system.”
October 13, 2016
