High Mast Lighting Meets Smart Technology

How is Phoenix making high mast lighting brighter, stronger and smarter?

By: Ivan Orndorff, Senior Software Engineer for Phoenix Lighting

Industrial lighting applications in terminal yards are bustling, dynamic environments where effective lighting is essential. From incoming and outgoing trucks and containers to ships and staff, these busy spaces require adaptable, high-performance lighting to support safety, productivity, and energy efficiency. Phoenix’s LED solutions are designed specifically to meet these critical needs with durability and minimal maintenance. 

Until recently, LEDs had one notable drawback for high mast applications: inflexible illumination. When the lights are on, they’re on, and when they’re off, they’re off. That means either sacrificing illumination or wasting energy.

The wireless lighting control system from Phoenix Lighting, in collaboration with Synapse®, is designed to enhance the efficiency and versatility of terminal yard lighting. 

Why Choose Phoenix's Advanced Lighting Solution? 

Cloud-based lighting control, powered by Synapse’s SimpleSnap® wireless technology, is at the heart of Phoenix's advanced lighting solution for large industrial spaces like ports and airports. This smart system enables facilities to monitor, adjust, and manage lighting remotely, optimizing both energy use and operational performance. 

Industry Challenge
Up to 100% of lighting-related energy is wasted when lights are running at full power during the day.

Solution
Wireless lighting control system allows operators to schedule lighting based on geographic location. This system automatically adjusts lighting levels to environmental conditions, ensuring energy is only used when needed and preventing unnecessary waste during the day. 

Industry Challenge
Traffic fluctuations require varied levels of illumination. Traditional lighting system see two options – on or off.

Solution
Phoenix’s wireless lighting control system allows operators to divide port and terminal yards into sections (or zones) for more precise control. Fixtures in high-traffic areas can be programmed to illuminate at full capacity, while those in lower-traffic areas can be dimmed to security levels to save energy. Each fixture can be controlled individually, offering flexibility in customizing lighting per high mast pole. 

Industry Challenge
Facilities need to see the ROI of their LED lighting investment and maximize the lifespan of their fixtures.

Solution
With Synapse® technology, Phoenix provides a wireless lighting control system that offers detailed energy management. The SimpleSnap® platform delivers real-time data on energy usage, fixture performance in specific zones, and the status of potential fixture failures. By actively managing lighting as an asset and scheduling light output according to operational needs, terminals can reduce energy consumption by up to 30% and extend fixture lifespans. 

Industry Challenge
Maintenance personnel must take time to walk around and check which lights are out and then schedule repairs or replacements.

Solution
Phoenix’s wireless controllers continuously transmit fixture status data to the Synapse® SimpleSnap® dashboard via secure cloud-based connections. This real-time feedback includes failure notifications and predictive performance analytics, enabling predictive maintenance. In automated terminals where personnel may not be nearby, this feature helps prevent lapses in productivity due to lighting outages by highlighting fixtures that may need attention. 

Industry Challenge
Most lighting control systems on the market today were designed for street lighting. When put in a terminal, they are often difficult to use, require lengthy, professional installation and lack the features needed to control zones and scheduling.

Solution
Phoenix’s wireless lighting control system is simple, secure, and specifically designed for industrial applications like high mast lighting in ports and terminals. The cloud-based dashboard is accessible from anywhere and is easy to set up, requiring just minutes instead of days. With this system, ports and terminals can efficiently manage, maintain, and assess their lighting infrastructure without the need for complex installations. 

By investing in Phoenix’s advanced LED and wireless lighting control system, you can: 

• Customize your lighting based on operational needs for improved efficiency and safety. 
• Monitor and control your lighting remotely, allowing access from anywhere, at any time. 
• Optimize energy usage and gain real-time insights into energy-saving performance. 
• Set up your system quickly in minutes—not hours or days—without complicated installations.