Smart Sensor for Outdoor Sports Lighting

If you're upgrading the lighting at an outdoor sports venue, make sure the switch counts.

Increasingly, municipal, private and club facilities—or community spaces—are overhauling their lighting systems.

This isn’t a trend: it’s a technical, financial, and regulatory imperative.

But here’s the real game-changer:

It’s not just about which luminaire you pick—it’s about how smart it becomes.

Why modernising outdated outdoor lighting is essential

Older lighting systems aren’t just dated—they cause unnecessary issues:

• Fixed brightness with no adaptability to actual use

• Persistently high electricity bills despite bulb replacements

• Manual activation prone to human error

• Inflexible systems that don’t accommodate the demands of sport

• User complaints about poor visual comfort

• Inefficient systems failing to meet regulatory standards

If your current setup still relies on fluorescent tubes, halogens, or early-generation LEDs, it’s definitely time for an upgrade.

Upgrading is the obvious step towards energy efficiency—but why stop there?

Get twice the return on investment by adding intelligent control from day one.

Meet the HBTD15

Professional-grade wireless control for outdoor sports lighting—no rewiring needed.

Bluetooth Dimmer | DALI Broadcast | Zhaga Book 18 Standard

It works quietly behind the scenes—but it transforms everything.

• Wireless Bluetooth Mesh control—no cables required

• Compatible with D4i drivers and Zhaga sockets

• Turn lights on/off and adjust brightness via the Koolmesh app

• Rated IP65: rugged against water, dust, and harsh conditions

• Supports Bluetooth repeaters and push-button integration

• Real-time clock chip retains schedules through power outages

• Smart astronomical clock based on geolocation (configurable via the Koolmesh app):
Automatically switches on the lighting at sunset.
Adjustable by minutes if needed.
No photocell required.

• Option to add a gateway for remote control or BMS integration

Best of all, it’s factory-fitted within new luminaires—no redesign needed.

No construction. No cabling.

Just ensure two things:

1. The fitting includes a D4i driver.

2. It has a Zhaga socket.

Any reputable lighting manufacturer will understand exactly what you’re asking for.

What you gain:

• Complete control, on your terms: individual luminaires, zonal grouping, or scene-based programming

• Immediate savings: lighting tailored to real use—only on when and where needed

• Minimal maintenance: no extra wiring or fuss—manage it all via app or control panel

• Scalable future-ready setup: start basic now; expand later with gateways, sensors, buttons, touch-panels

• Full audit compliance: total visibility on usage hours and exact lighting levels

Real-world solutions with the HBTD15

1. FOOTBALL PITCHES & OUTDOOR COURTS

The challenge:

• No oversight during off-hours (especially in municipal or smaller clubs)

• Dependence on someone remembering to switch lights on

• Entire venue lights up even when only half is in use

• Varying schedules—training, matches, events, hires

The fix:

• HBTD15 on every fitting for individual or group programming

• Pre-set scenes and timers: “Evening Match”, “Short Training”, “Post-Booking Off”

• Control options from a central room or mobile phone

• Courtesy lighting: dimmed light adjustable between 10% and 30% for safe night-time circulation, which automatically increases during training sessions or matches.

Optional upgrades:

• HBTD8200P touch-panel modular add-on—for zone control without apps

• Bluetooth repeaters to ensure seamless lighting coordination

2. CAR PARKS & EXTERIOR ACCESS AREAS

The challenge:

• Constant lighting regardless of time or activity

• Unused areas unnecessarily lit

• Visible and disruptive inconsistencies in large zones

• Little oversight outside peak hours

The fix:

• Individual or group scheduling via HBTD15

• Scene-based lighting: full illumination for match days, economy mode otherwise

• Remote control via supervision centre, mobile or tablet

Optional upgrades:

• Courtesy-lighting mode: 30% brightness overnight, rising during peak times

• Daylight sensor integration for covered zones

• Bluetooth repeaters to stitch the network together throughout the site

3. TENNIS AND PADEL COURTS WITH OCCASIONAL USAGE

The challenge:

• Manual activation often inconvenient—users need to reach out to staff

• Lights left on after bookings end

• No autonomous access for users

• Limited supervision during evening hours

The fix:

• HBTD15 per fitting with time-specific programming per court/p>

• Auto shut-off after the reserved time expires

• Activation via touch-panel for self-service use

• Pre-set scene options like “1 hour use” or “Maintenance mode”

• Courtesy lighting: dimmed light adjustable between 10% and 30% for safe night-time circulation, which automatically increases during training sessions or matches.

Optional upgrades:

• HBTD8200P touch-panel at access gate with buttons for each court

HBTD15 Bluetooth Dimmer | DALI Broadcast | Zhaga Book 18 Standard

Thinking of changing your luminaires?

Swap everything smart while you’re at it. Make your lighting:

• Easier to use

• More profitable

• More efficient

• Futureproof

Indoor sports facilities?

Although the HBTD15 is optimised for outdoor, Hytronik offers tailored control solutions for indoor areas like gyms, pavilions, pools, changing rooms, corridors, and technical rooms.

Let us help define the best control system for each environment.