Clear-Com optimizes the communications system of the Estádio da Luz

The new installation of this Portuguese stadium is based on a system that incorporates the Arcadia central station of 32 ports of Clear-Com.

He Sport Lisboa and Benfica, one of the most prestigious football clubs in Portugal, has been associated with Clear-Com to update the communications system of the Luz Stadium, guaranteeing ideal coordination between operational teams within the stadium.

Update addresses major communication challenges, including radio coverage issues in critical areas such as the pitch entrance tunnel and bench area, which are enclosed by thick safety glass, in addition to providing comprehensive coverage throughout the field and the fan zone.

To meet these demands, Clear-Com collaborated with local partner Decimagem to support a proof of concept during a live game. The test used the FreeSpeak II wireless belt transmitters and the transceptores IP by Clear-Com, that provided the necessary coverage, even in the most challenging areas of the stadium.

El Estádio da Luz,officially called Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium, was inaugurated in 2003 and has a capacity for more than 65.000 spectators. It featured a complex environment with its multiple levels of seating and a central control room located on the third level..

Despite these challenges, only two Clear-Com transceivers were needed to provide complete coverage, even in the entrance tunnel to the field, where interviews with players are frequently carried out.

Bring the proof, Subsequent conversations led to the implementation of a comprehensive communication system based on Arcadia central station of 32 Clear-Com ports. This supports four HelixNet IP-based speaker stations strategically located in the control room and other key locations. Besides, a dozen FreeSpeak II bodypacks and headphones were implemented, divided into groups for camera operators, Led screen wall mount and the Benfica Experience team.

To further expand communication capabilities, the Arcadia system was connected to a LQ series IP interface, allowing up to eight users to connect via Clear-Com's Agent-IC mobile app. This allows mobile users to maintain communication in areas covered by the extensive WiFi network. 6 of Benfica, including the fan zone outside the stadium.

The Agent-IC application Also offers coverage in areas without WiFi through cellular networks, ensuring solid and reliable communication during match days.

Benfica's existing intercom system was also integrated into the new setup using the latest Arcadia firmware version and the IV Direct function., which allows analog audio to be transported over IP. This was achieved without the need for additional wiring, as the existing IP network facilitated connectivity between the central control room and various operational positions throughout the stadium.

“Having participated in the project from the initial concept to the final installation, commissioning and training, I am very satisfied to have been able to fulfill Benfica's original design commission. With the two IPT transceivers mounted 40 meters high in the stadium structure, We were able to conduct a walk-through test that showed that the entire stadium can be easily covered with the FreeSpeak II system.. Working with the Benfica and Decimagem team was a pleasure”, explica John Sparrow, senior systems consultant for Clear-Com EMEA.