Meeting the Broadcast Standard
When the facility management team at a regional sports complex in Bavaria began planning their LED upgrade, their primary requirement was uncompromising: the new system had to pass broadcast-camera testing before a single match was played under it. Their previous metal halide installation had produced visible banding on slow-motion replay cameras — a recurring complaint from broadcast partners. Replacing the system during the off-season was feasible, but the venue's year-round event schedule left less than six weeks between the last winter fixture and the first spring athletics meet. Conssin's KFL-1000W series was selected after photometric modelling confirmed it met UEFA Category 2 illuminance levels across the entire pitch, with Ra≥90 CRI and a flicker-free 3000Hz+ PWM driver that eliminates camera-visible banding at frame rates up to 1000fps.
Precision Installation, Zero Downtime
Ninety-six KFL-1000W fixtures were installed across twelve roof-mounted gantries and four mid-tier floodlight columns over twenty-two working days. Each fixture was pre-aimed using photometric simulation data, then fine-adjusted on-site with a digital inclinometer to achieve the specified uniformity ratio. The passive thermal management design — no cooling fans — meant installation teams could work during the venue's daytime public sessions without noise disruption. Final commissioning included a full broadcast-camera validation with the venue's technical team, confirming zero visible flicker on both standard 50fps broadcast cameras and the venue's 240fps slow-motion rig used for VAR review. The entire installation was completed four days ahead of schedule.
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Key project specifications:
Product: KFL-1000W Sports Floodlight Series
Quantity: 96 units across 12 mounting positions
Certification: CE, IEC 60598, Ra≥90 CRI, R9≥50
Flicker performance: 3000Hz+ PWM — confirmed camera-safe at 1000fps
Ingress protection: IP66, IK10 impact-rated
Operating temperature: -30°C to +50°C
Energy savings: 43% reduction vs. replaced 2000W metal halide system
"We needed a supplier who understood broadcast requirements, not just lux numbers. The KFL series passed our camera test first time — that's not something we take for granted." — Venue Technical Director, Bavaria Sports Complex
The upgrade has since operated through two full competitive seasons without a single fixture failure or maintenance callout. The venue has extended its booking calendar to include evening athletics and concert events that were previously limited by lighting quality — directly increasing revenue from the facility.
A Reliable Partner for High-Stakes Venues
Sports and event venues operate on a different risk tolerance than industrial sites — a lighting failure during a live broadcast is not just a maintenance issue; it is a contractual and reputational one. Conssin's KFL series was engineered specifically for environments where reliability is measured in uninterrupted broadcast hours, not just fixture lifespan. From photometric design support to on-site commissioning documentation, we work alongside technical teams to ensure the system performs from the first event. If your venue is planning an upgrade, our team provides full photometric modelling and broadcast compliance documentation at no additional cost.
