THE
LED LIGHTING
CHOICE
FOR SKI RESORTS
CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS OF
THE ARCTIC BEAM
ENERGY SAVINGS
The Arctic Beam produces 31.000 lumens at a power consumption of 280 Watt. With more than 110 lumen
per Watt the Arctic Beam is more efficient than gas discharge lamps such as high pressure sodium and
metal halide lamps. Depending on the slope characteristics and desired light levels,
the Arctic Beam reduces energy costs by at least 50%.
REMOTELY DIMMABLE
The Arctic Beam Remote Lighting Control System enables
ski operators to monitor, switch and dim Arctic Beams
individually or in groups. The control system is easy to install,
deploy, operate and maintain. The system was specifically
tested in misty conditions and hilly surroundings.
The Arctic Beam Remote Lighting Control System software can be
accessed through a web browser that supports Microsoft Silverlight
on a Windows or Mac computer, and through any tablet, iPad or
smartphone with the use of the Slope Lighting Solutions app. With the
remote Lighting Control System and a smart phone at their disposal
ski slope operators can create a lighting experience that is unprecedented
on ski slopes.
BETTER LIGHT QUALITY
Higher brightness,
better contrast view,
REMOTE CONTROL
reduces white out,
Wireless dimmable
instant light,
& light scheduling,
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
high effeciency Led’s
real time energy monitoring
Consumes up to 50% less energy,
Mac/IOS/Windows/Android
very little light pollution,
FLEXIBLE DESIGN
no toxic materials, very long lifetime,
Different beam angles,
compact size and low weight
easy installation,
yaw & pitch
CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS OF
THE ARCTIC BEAM
HIGHER EFFECTIVE ILLUMINATION
The Arctic Beam generates more useful lumens
to the eye than other lamps. The reason is
that the human eye is more sensitive to the
wavelengths emitted by the Arctic Beam than
to the wavelengths emitted by gas discharge
lamps.
There are two light sensitive components in the
retina of the eye, rods and cones. Rods give us
our night vision capability (scotopic) vision, while
cones give us our daylight (photopic) vision. The
chart shows clearly that the light emitted by the
Arctic Beam falls within the scotopic sensitivity
of the eye – most of the light emitted by gas
discharge lamps (SONT(t) spectrum) falls outside
of the scotopic sensitivity.
The ratio of scotopic luminance (or lumens)
versus photopic luminance in a lamp is called the
S/P ratio, which is a multiplier that determines
the apparent visual brightness of a light source
as well as how much light a lamp emits that is
useful to the human eye, referred to as visually
effective lumens (VELs). So to get the visually
effective lumens of a light source we need to
LONG LIFETIME
multiply its specified lumens with the multiplier
The calculated lifetime of the LED’s used in the
for that light source. The S/P ratio for LED is 2,1,
Arctic Beam is very long: after 50.000 hours
for low pressure sodium 0,38, for high pressure
of usage the Arctic Beam still emits 80% of its
sodium 0,58 and for HID metal halide 1,49. A
original light output and 70% of its original light
higher S/P ratio provides higher visual brightness
output after 68.000 hours. If the Arctic Beam
and sharper vision.
is operated at lower power and/or frequently
dimmed its lifetime increases even further while
maintaining 70% of original light output. As
such, replacement costs are considerably lower
when compared to gas discharge Lamps that
generally last less than 15.000 hours and at
which time they have lost at least 50% of their
initial light output.
REDUCED LIGHT POLLUTION
REDUCED WHITEOUT EFFECT
The Arctic Beam contributes significantly
Whiteout is a weather condition in which visibility
towards reducing light pollution. In contrast with
and contrast are severely reduced during
gas discharge lamps that emit their light in a
snowfall. The horizon disappears completely
broad angle and that shine 360° round, leaving
and there are no reference points at all, leaving
light trapped within the armature, LED’s are a
the skier with a distorted orientation. The Arctic
directional light source that always emit forward
Beam, through its directional beam, penetrates
in a 120° angle. This allows us to focus the light
through whiteout much better than the diffuse
where it is really needed, hence making more
light of gas discharge lamps, and so contributes
efficiently use of the light output and thereby
to better visibility and safer skiing.
reducing light pollution. By employing reflectors
with beam angles of 36°, 46° and 60° the Arctic
Beam is capable of concentrating the light even
further.
CONVENTIONAL VERSUS ARCTIC BEAM LED
Left: Conventional lighting.
Right: Slope illuminated with Arctic beams.
Note the spill light on the left of the slope.
Note the absence of spill light and the high
brightness of the Arctic Beams.
CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS OF
THE ARCTIC BEAM
NO TOXIC ELEMENTS
The Arctic Beam contains no hazardous
chemicals as opposed to Gas discharge lamps
that contain mercury which is toxic when
released into the environment. To dispose of
mercury requires special care and precautions.
BETTER COLOUR APPEARANCE
With a minimum colour rendering index (CRI) of
70, the Arctic Beam makes colourful ski outfits
and gear appear natural on the slope. Gas
discharge lamps - with the exception of metal
halide lamps – have a very poor CRI which
causes objects to lose their natural colour and
brightness.
DIFFERENT COLOUR TEMPERATURES
The Arctic Beam has two standard Colour
Temperatures: 4000K and 6000K. 6000K is
preferred because of higher efficiency and
higher brightness and visibility. However
there is scientific evidence that bright light
with a colour temperature well above 4000K
can have negative effects on animal nightlife,
such as disturbed rest periods, disorientation
and a restricted radius of action. This is why
in some countries and areas guidelines and
laws have been formulated that restrict the
colour temperature of luminaires for nighttime
illumination to 4000K or lower.
INSTANT ON-OFF
OPTICAL FLEXIBILITY
Warm-up and restrike times are absent with the
Depending on light level requirements the Arctic
Arctic Beam. Gas discharge lamps require a
Beam is available with different beam angles
period of 1 to 15 minutes to reach 90% of their
(36°,46°,60°).
full light output. Additionally, when shut down
these lamps need a cool down period before
EASY & FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
they can restart. This period of time is called the
Slope Lighting Solutions offers a flexible support
restrike time and can take 20 minutes or even
system to fix one, two or three Arctic Beams to
longer.
a wooden pole. For steel and concrete poles,
ski resorts usually have their own securing
methods, but we can be of help in developing a
customised solution if so required.
An advantage of the low weight of the Arctic
Beam units is that there is no need to install
heavy support masts. This feature is especially
attractive for slopes where no other support
infrastructure is present. Slope Lighting Solutions
can deliver steel tipping masts that can be
operated by a single person during installation
of the Arctic Beam.
Once mounted, the Arctic Beam can still be
repositioned by hand (pitch & jaw) and focused
by using the optional laser pointer tool.
FORM FACTOR
The Arctic Beam is easy to handle because of
its low weight and compact size compared to
traditional luminaires. Transport and installation
are cost effective.
TURN KEY SOLUTION
As a standard we offer the Arctic Beam as a
turnkey solution: prewired, preinstalled electric
boxes, a configured Remote Lighting Control
system and software as well as suspension
material is all included in the solution.
BEAUTIFUL AND
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
Form follows function is a very appropriate term
for the Arctic Beam. Its uncompromising design
reflects its characteristic light: bright and forward
emitting. The streamlined shape, curved fins and
sleek holes give the armature a robust and striking,
futuristic look.
The round body warms up and melts the snow.
The holes between the fins prevent any build up
of snow and allow debris to fall through.
The design takes a leap into the future and really
stands out in comparison with most conventional
luminaires.
The Arctic Beam reflects the crowd on the slopes:
sportive, elegant, and willing to contribute towards
a sustainable winter sports environment.
The Arctic Beam is winter sports 2.0!
SUSTAINABILITY:
THE CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE SKIING
Ski resort operations tend to consume significant
In the last decade various sustainability programs
amounts of energy. It is estimated that ski resorts
were set up in and across ski resorts in Europe
could save hundreds of megawatt hours just by
and North America. Their aim is to raise interest
changing over to newer, greener technologies.
among the skiing public in combatting climate
For a single ski resort this would not only mean
change and promote sustainably managed
immediate savings of tens of thousands of Euros
mountain tourism.
per year, but also a reduction of carbon dioxide
emissions by millions of tons.
Slope Lighting Solutions supports these efforts
with the Arctic Beam.
Although lighting consumes far less energy
than snow machines and ski lifts, current lamp
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technologies are inefficient, cause light pollution,
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contain toxic elements and because of their
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short lifetime, require replacement.
The Arctic Beam will last a skiers lifetime!
LIGHT PLAN
Ascertaining the number of luminaires required
for the optimal illumination of a ski slope is a
challenging task. Slope Lighting Solutions
uses top-of-the-range simulation software
to create light plans for slopes and tracks.
Our light plans are based on your
requirements as well as on guidelines
established by the national Ski Areas
Association (NSAA) in association with the
Illumination Society of North America (IESNA)
and the European standard
for outdoor sports
lighting NEN-EN 12193.
ABOUT SLOPE
LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
Slope Lighting Solutions is the only company in
Slope Lighting Solutions is part of the Seaborough
the global sports lighting arena that has
group of companies (www.seaborough.com).
dedicated itself exclusively to the illumination
It focuses on materials and electronics research
of ski slopes and tracks. The illumination
as well as photometric testing and in the
requirements of ski slopes, as well as the
process invents, develops and commercializes
challenging and inspiring mountainous
groundbreaking innovations and applications for
surroundings, have so far never led to the
the lighting industry.
development of a luminaire that fits in with the
surroundings both technically and visually.
Slope Lighting Solutions has done just that with
the introduction of the Arctic Beam. The Arctic
Beam is a LED technology based luminaire that
clearly stands out from the gas discharge lamps
that can be commonly found on ski slopes.
PRODUCT DATA
LIGHT TECHNICAL DATA 4000K
Luminous flux
31.000
Luminous efficacy
110 lumen/Watt at full power
Correlated colour temperature (CCT)
4000K
Colour Rendering Index (CRI)
70, 80, 90
Beam angle (FWHM)
36°, 46°, 60°
LIGHT TECHNICAL DATA 6000K
Luminous flux
31.000
Luminous efficacy
110 lumen/Watt at full power
Correlated colour temperature (CCT)
6000K
Colour Rendering Index (CRI)
70, 80, 90
Beam angle (FWHM)
36°, 46°, 60°
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product name
Arctic Beam
Led source
Cree XHP50 custom COB
IP rating
65
Optics
Reflector system
Colour armature
Snow white
Material
Powder coated aluminium
Operating temperature
-40C / +25C
Lifetime
50.000 hours1 (L80)
Weight
5,6kg
Dimensions (l x w x h)
470mm x 188mm x 190mm
ELECTRICAL DATA
Power consumption
280W
Input voltage
110-277 V
Output voltage
42 V
Output current
6,7 A
Power factor
0,99
Dimmable
yes (1-10v)
1 Source: Cree Xlamp XHP50 White Long Term Testing Summary, March 5, 2015.
L80 50.000 means the Arctic Beam still emits 80% of its initial lumens after 50.000 hours.
UL, CSA pending
MAIN OFFICE
Slope Lighting Solutions B.V.
Eva Besnyöstraat 26
1087 KR Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 (0)20 2612462
[email protected]
www.slopelightingsolutions.com
www.arcticbeam.com
SALES
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Austria
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Finland, Norway, Sweden
Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic
Infocite International Inc.
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Grasstechnic s.r.o.
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Kirsikkatie 34
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Canada
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