igh-Power LED Sports Lights for Large-Scale Metal Halide Retrofit Projects
Replacing high-power Metal Halide floodlights with LED sports lights is a practical upgrade for stadiums, football fields, cricket grounds, high-mast facilities, and large outdoor sports venues. A successful retrofit should consider energy efficiency, light distribution, pole condition, glare control, and long-term maintenance rather than simply matching the original lamp wattage.
40SL for Metal Halide Replacement
The FORTOMO 40SL is available in 500W, 600W, and 750W configurations, with luminous efficacy of up to 150–170 lm/W . It is designed for high-output outdoor applications where strong illumination and reliable operation are required.
When replacing Metal Halide fixtures, the required LED wattage should be determined through a photometric study based on the existing pole positions, mounting height, target illuminance, and uniformity.
Flexible Optics for Retrofit Projects
The 40SL supports 25°, 35°, 45°, and 55° beam angles , allowing the optical distribution to be selected according to the existing lighting layout.
Narrower beams can help project light over longer distances from high poles, while wider optics can provide broader coverage. Using the correct IES/LDT photometric files helps designers optimize fixture quantity, aiming angles, illuminance, and uniformity.
Better Thermal Management for High-Power LEDs
The 40SL uses a pure aluminium housing designed for efficient heat dissipation. Compared with conventional die-cast aluminium construction, its high-conductivity aluminium housing can provide an effective thermal path for high-power LED operation.
This is particularly important when replacing 500W–750W Metal Halide fixtures in facilities where sports lights operate for extended periods.
Reduce Maintenance and Energy Use
LED sports lighting can provide higher controllability and longer service life than traditional Metal Halide systems. The 40SL offers up to approximately 127,500 lumens , IP66 protection, and optional 10kV/20kV surge protection .
Control options including 0–10V, PWM, DALI, and DMX512 allow lighting levels to be adjusted for training, recreational use, or competition.
40SL Key Features
- 500W / 600W / 750W
- Up to 127,500 lm
- 150–170 lm/W
- 25°–55° beam angles
- Pure aluminium housing
- IP66 protection
- Optional 10kV/20kV surge protection
- 0–10V, PWM, DALI and DMX512
- Suitable for global retrofit projects
A Practical Global Retrofit Solution
For large-scale Metal Halide replacement projects, existing poles can often remain in service if their structural condition, mounting system, and electrical infrastructure are suitable. A new photometric design should confirm that the LED system can meet the project's lighting requirements.
The 40SL provides a high-power option for global stadium and sports lighting upgrades, helping distributors, contractors, and facility operators transition from traditional Metal Halide floodlights to modern LED sports lighting.