Large scale LED grow lighting system

LED440

  • Superior performance in all climates
  • Energy and cost efficient
  • State-of-the-art technology
SGL LED440 grow lights on the pitch of the AFAS Stadion, home of AZ Alkmaar.

Control the microclimate

Balance is key when it comes to high-quality grass growth. Light and heat must be present in the right quantity to stimulate photosynthesis, a plant process crucial for high-quality growth. The LED440 allows the grounds manager to control light and heat radiation independently. This feature ensures that the operator can precisely adjust light and heat, and thus the growth climate, according to the grass’s needs, creating the optimal microclimate. This results in high-quality grass growth and a quick recovery of the playing surface after a training session or match.

The LED440 covers a 440 square meter of playing surface. This enables the grounds team to treat a large area at once, shorten turnaround time, and maintain a consistent and safe playing surface all throughout the season.

Ten SGL LED440 grow lights on the Friends Arena pitch.

Efficient and effective grass grow lighting

The independent control of light and heat allows the grounds manager to create the optimal microclimate for high-quality grass growth in the most effective and efficient way possible. Because infrared only needs to be added when the temperature in the stadium is too low, the grounds manager can deploy the LED440 solely with light radiation during warm periods, and save energy. When the temperature allows for it and the LED440 is only used for lighting and not with infrared, 40% energy saving can be achieved.

Additionally, the LED440 utilises the most effective and energy-efficient light spectrum available, consisting of 95% red and 5% blue. The colours in this light spectrum are tuned to stimulate high-quality root and shoot growth as effectively and energy-efficient as possible.

Learn more about the SGL light spectrum
The SGL LED440s on the pitch in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Smart and sustainable grow lighting

The LED440 utilises the latest grow lighting technology available and is constructed in-house from high-quality materials. The LED armatures, IR fixtures and smart control system are designed from scratch and based on more than a decade of research to ensure unrivalled light and heat uniformity and superior performance in every climate, making the LED440 a futureproof grow lighting solution. The smart control system ensures that the unit is deployed as efficiently and effectively as possible, empowering data-driven pitch management measures and careful use of valuable time and resources.

The data-driven use of the LED440 grow lighting unit not only results in high-quality grass growth in the most energy-efficient way possible but also contributes to reducing the ecological footprint and the transition towards a more sustainable industry.

Six LED440 grow lights on the pitch of Allianz Stadium, in Sydney.

Data driven technology

SGL TurfBase is the user-friendly tool for grounds teams to log, monitor and analyse data, to make and justify decisions regarding pitch quality and efficient use of resources. In addition, TurfBase optimises operation and efficiency of all SGL products, adding value to the hardware.

Data from TurfBase will help you use your LED440 to its full capacity. Important modules to support the LED440 are:

  • Lighting: offers a comprehensive solution for monitoring, managing, and optimising the grow lighting systems on your playing surface.
  • Energy Monitor: provides you with detailed insights into the energy consumption and associated costs of your lighting system (LED, IR).
  • Reporting: enables you to cross-functionally share the collected agronomic data and energy consumption insights within your organisation in preset or custom pdf reports.

We recommend using our Pro Plan to have all the above modules available in your TurfBase. Let the data help you take your pitch management to the next level!

Learn more about TurfBase
The SGL LED440 and LED50 on the pitch of the GMHBA Stadium in Australia.

LED440 specifications

Lighting footprint 440 square meters
Light level 354 μmol/m²/s
Machine dimensions unfolded L 11.4 m | W 20.9 m | H 2.6 m
Machine dimensions folded L 11.4 m | W 2.5 m | H 2.6 m
Weight 1800 kg
Amount of LED / infrared fixtures 52x SGL LED1 / 50x SGL IR PitchPro
Thermal / lighting uniformity 90% / 90%
Amperage per plug 56.8 A
Voltage 400 V
Amount and type of electrical plugs 2 x 63 A Menneks PowerTop Xtra 13212 (3P+N+E)