Outshining the Sun: The Science of Brightness
When it comes to outdoor LED video scoreboards, brightness is more than just a feature—it’s a necessity. Brightness is measured in NIT, a unit of luminance that determines how well a display performs in bright, sunlit conditions. For schools interested in purchasing a new digital scoreboard, understanding how brightness and advanced photocell technology ensures long-term performance and cost-efficiency is key to making a smart investment.
What Is A NIT, and Why Are They Important?
A NIT is a measurement of the intensity of light emitted by an LED display. The higher the NIT, the brighter the display, which is essential for outdoor scoreboards that must compete with direct sunlight.
- A typical indoor display only requires 500–800 NIT to look vibrant.
- Outdoor displays need at least 3,500 NIT to perform well in shaded or cloudy conditions.
- For direct sunlight, 5,000 NIT ensures your scoreboard remains bright, clear, and easy to read, even on the sunniest days.
How Does Brightness Affect Lifespan?
Many competitors’ LED scoreboards are installed already operating at their maximum brightness, often around 6,000–8,000 NIT. This not only shortens their lifespan but also leaves no room for adjustment, as LEDs naturally dim over time.
Formetco Sports’ units are capable of over 10,000 NIT when new, allowing them to operate at a percentage of their maximum capacity. This enables brightness increases over time as needed. This ensures your scoreboard looks just as brilliant a decade from now as it did the day it was installed.
Introducing Photocells: Smart Brightness for Optimal Viewing
At Formetco Sports, we have taken brightness management to the next level with photocell technology. Our advanced photocells continuously measure the surrounding ambient light and automatically adjust the brightness of your LED video scoreboard:
- Sunlit Conditions: The scoreboard brightens to its optimal level, ensuring it’s clear and vibrant, even in direct sunlight.
- Evening and Nighttime: As the sun sets, the scoreboard dims to prevent glare, delivering a comfortable viewing experience for fans.
- Energy Efficiency: By adjusting brightness based on real-time light conditions, photocells reduce energy consumption, minimizing operational costs.
Fail-Safe Backup: Peace of Mind for ADs
We understand that reliability is critical. In the unlikely event a photocell stops working, our scoreboards are equipped with a backup system. The computer operating the scoreboard is pre-programmed with its exact location, using sunrise and sunset times to adjust brightness automatically. This ensures uninterrupted, optimal performance no matter the situation.
Key Benefits of High Brightness and Photocell Technology
At Formetco Sports, we have taken brightness management to the next level with photocell technology. Our advanced photocells continuously measure the surrounding ambient light and automatically adjust the brightness of your LED video scoreboard:
- Visibility in Any Condition: Maintain crystal-clear displays, whether it’s high noon or under stadium lights.
- Energy Efficiency: Dynamic brightness adjustment reduces energy use, saving your school money.
- Longevity and ROI: Operating below max brightness extends the lifespan of your LEDs, protecting your investment.
- Unmatched Reliability: Photocells combined with location-based backup systems ensure continuous optimal performance.
Why Formetco Sports?
Formetco Sports is dedicated to that combine exceptional brightness, durability, and intelligent features delivering LED video scoreboards like photocells. Here’s why our scoreboards are a smart investment:
- 10,000 NIT Maximum Brightness: Formetco LED units deliver unmatched visibility, even in direct sunlight. Typically running at just 75% of their maximum capacity, they ensure long-term performance with room to shine even brighter when needed!
- Photocell Technology: Automatically adjusts brightness for optimal viewing and energy efficiency.
- Fail-Safe Backup System: Ensures brightness adjustments based on sunrise and sunset times if photocells malfunction.
- Calibrated for Longevity: Operates below max brightness to extend lifespan.
Protect Your School’s Investment
Don’t let your scoreboard fade into the background. With Formetco Sports’ advanced brightness and photocell technology, your LED video scoreboards will remain the centerpiece of your athletic events for years to come. Fans, students, and sponsors will appreciate a display that always shines at its best—while you benefit from lower operational costs and a long-lasting investment.
Quick Facts
- Outdoor LED displays require at least 5,000 NIT to outperform direct sunlight. That’s why Formetco guarantees this brightness level, ensuring peak performance and reliability in any lighting condition.
- Formetco’s photocells adjust brightness for changing light conditions, ensuring the perfect display every time.
- Photocell systems lower energy costs and reduce wear and tear on LEDs.
- Backup systems based on sunrise and sunset times ensure uninterrupted performance.
- Highest NIT measurements in the industry = the brightest scoreboards with the longest life.
Formetco Sports: Bright, Reliable, and Built for the Long Haul.
Brighten Your Game Day with Formetco Sports
Contact Formetco Sports today to learn how our high-performance LED scoreboards can elevate your school’s athletic program. Whether you need a high-impact outdoor video scoreboard to shine in direct sunlight or an indoor LED scoreboard display for a gymnasium, we have the perfect solution. Our advanced technology ensures brilliant visuals, longevity, and energy efficiency—keeping your school ahead of the game. Let Formetco Sports help you make every game day unforgettable!
