Value Delivered
Forest Electric New Jersey (Forest NJ) installed a new distributed antenna system (DAS) and full electrical infrastructure support system at a major sports and performance arena.
Client Objectives
Arena management wanted to upgrade the facility’s DAS in order to enhance cellular service for patrons visiting the sizable arena and ultimately provide a better fan experience.
Solutions
During the project, Forest NJ provided extensive electrical services, including:
- Installation of new DAS and all related electrical infrastructure support
- One 600-amp Main Distribution Panel switchboard
- One 200-amp panel and three 100-amp panels
- A 225kVA transformer
- Installation of conduit and wiring to remote power feeds for rack-mounted uninterruptable power supplies
- Installation of rack power for new fiber and DAS panels
- Engineering and installation of 99 directional Multiple–Input Multiple-Output antennas
- Installation of fiber optic cables and terminations
- Installation of 52 remote units
Client Background
This client operates a multi-purpose indoor arena located in New Jersey. The arena seats approximately 17,000 patrons, depending on event type, and is home to professional and collegiate sports teams.