candlePower octo
£545.00
NEW! candlePower octo is a DMX512/RDM controlled LED dimmer with 8 channels. Each channel can be individually set to constant current (CC) or constant voltage (CV) dimming. Using a combination of analogue and digital technology, the product provides smooth results with all DC LEDs, with exceptional performance at very low intensities. The product is rated at 2A per channel and can be powered over a wide range of voltages (10 – 60 VDC).
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Detail
candlePower octo is a DMX512/RDM controlled LED dimmer with 8 channels. Each channel can be individually set to constant current (CC) or constant voltage (CV) dimming. Using a combination of analogue and digital technology, the product provides smooth results with all DC LEDs, with exceptional performance at very low intensities. There are four editable dimming curves that can be selected via RDM on a per-channel basis, or customers can upload custom dimming curves for ultimate control. The product is rated at 2A per channel and can be powered over a wide range of voltages (10–60 VDC).
Constant Current
In constant current (CC) mode, each output can be configured for a current from 76mA to 2.164A, in 36mA increments. This allows the product to drive all types of DC LEDs including the popular Cree XLamp and Osram Oslon series. The wide voltage and high current ensures the product can also drive composite LED panels such as the Oslon MiniFlood series.
Constant Voltage
Most LED tape products are driven using Constant Voltage (CV) but vary in drive voltage. The product’s wide voltage range makes it compatible with all types of DC tape including single colour and colour-mixing. In Constant Voltage mode, each output can be configured for a trip current to ensure outputs are shut down in a fault condition.
Frequency and resolution
The modulation frequency can be set from 500Hz to 32kHz. The resolution can be set from 16-bit to 10-bit.
DMX512 & RDM control
candlePower can be controlled using one or two DMX channels (respectively, 8-bit or 16-bit operation). The 16-bit operation provides ultra-smooth dimming with 65535 discrete levels. Some DMX controllers can only operate in 8-bit mode, but candlePower still provides access to ultra-smooth dimming through the use of dimmer curves. These allow the most important part of the LED dimming response to be spread out over the entire DMX512 level range. There are four editable dimming curves that can be selected via RDM on a per-channel basis. Artistic Licence has also built a free database of LED dimmer curve files (see table below) that are automatically generated by our in-house photometric analyser. For ultimate control, customers can edit dimming curves and upload files (using DMX-Workshop, our free software management tool) to perfectly match chosen LEDs (see the tutorials listed in the resources section below). If you would like a dimmer curve generated for a specific LED, please send us a sample and we will add it to the table.
Advanced safety features
candlePower has been designed to be extremely resilient, with intelligent features that reduce ongoing maintenance needs. Active derating ensures that the product scales back if it approaches its maximum operating temperature. When the internal temperature sensors detect that it has cooled sufficiently, full operation is resumed.
Self-healing outputs shut down in response to over-current, short-circuit and over-temperature situations. Normal operation resumes without user intervention when the fault has passed. Other smart features include preset and data loss modes.
Optional mounting cabinet
Future Automation offer a range of custom installation enclosures for multiple candlePower units. Please click here for more information.
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Features
- Constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) dimmer
- DMX512/RDM controlled
- Compatible with DC LEDs, composite LED panels and DC tape
- Scene playback
- Programmable data loss mode
- Configurable output current in 36mA increments
- 8 outputs, 2A per circuit
- Safety trip current per output in CV mode
- 8-bit or 16-bit control
- Choice of 4 editable dimming curves, uploadable on a per output basis via DMX-Workshop
- Ability to upload custom dimming curves
- LED indication for DMX/RDM/playback, power, identify, outputs and fault conditions
- Convection cooled with active derating
- RDM sensors for temperature and output fault
- Automatic heat and current management
- Common mode input filter
- DIN Rail or surface mount
Specification
- Operating Voltage: 10 VDC – 60 VDC (subject to LED Vf +12V maximum)
- Outputs: 1kW total, 2.1A per channel
- Input Protocols: DMX512, DMX512(1990), DMX512-A, RDM V1.0 (E1.20 - 2010 ESTA Standard)
- IP Rating: Indoor use
- Dimensions: 90mm (h) x 159mm / 9M (w) x 73.5mm (d)
- Net Mass: 0.38 kg
- Manufacturer: Artistic Licence
- Country of Manufacture: UK
Resources
- User Guide
- Datasheet
- Upload the latest firmware
- Installation enclosures from Future Automation
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 3 - Updating firmware in an Artistic Licence product
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 5 - Uploading sunDial or candlePower dimmer curves via DMX Workshop
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 6 - Creating dimmer curves with DMX Workshop
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 7 - Configuring a candlePower octo
- Application Notes
- Certificate of Origin
- Declaration of Conformity
- CAD file (dxf)
- CAD file (dwg)
- sunDial quad dmx Visio drawing file
candlePower dimming curves 2021-01-13
Ref Number | Star Rating (/5) | Approx cost (UK pounds) | Brand | Part Number | Technology | Style | Colour | Vf Max | If Max | Pref Curve | Curve interpolation points | Notes | Sample Purchased from | Tested by |
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0001 | 0.0 | 0 | Generic | Generic | LED | NA | NA | NA | NA | C0001A Linear.cpc | 32 | The linear curve is used for testing and generation of custom curves. | Wayne Artistic Licence | |
0002 | 3.0 | 1.32 | Osram Oslon | GW CSSRM2.CM-M3M5-XX38-1 | LED CC | COB | White | 3.2V | 700mA | C0002A Oslon 12V medium.cpc | 32 | Curve mapped using a Stoane Lighting mini-spot. This curve gives good control over the low and mid levels. | Osram | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0003 | 4.0 | 1.04 | Cree Xlamp | CXA1304 | LED CC | COB | White | 9V | 1A | C0003A Cree XLamp CXA slow.cpc | 32 | Curve mapped at 700mA 12V. This curve gives extended control over the low levels with a slow fade start. | RS | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0004 | 0.0 | 0 | Generic | Generic | LED | NA | NA | NA | NA | C0004A Relay.cpc | 32 | The relay curve switches load to full at 50%. | Wayne Artistic Licence | |
0005 | 3.1 | 1.32 | Osram Oslon | GW CSSRM2.CM-M3M5-XX38-1 | LED CC | COB | White | 3.2V | 700mA | C0005A Oslon 12V slow start.cpc | 32 | Curve mapped using a Stoane Lighting mini-spot. This curve gives extended control over the low levels with a slow fade start. | Osram | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0006 | 4.0 | 1.04 | Cree Xlamp | CXA1304 | LED CC | COB | White | 3.2V | 700mA | C0006A Cree XLamp CXA medium.cpc | 32 | Curve mapped at 700mA 12V. This curve gives good control over the low and mid levels. | RS | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0007 | 3.0 | 0.00 | Artistic Licence | Flexi-Strip RGB3 | LED CV | Tape | RGB | 9V | 50mA | C0007A Artistic RGB3 tape.cpc | 32 | Artistic Licence 3-led RGB effects module. | Artistic Licence | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0008 | 3.0 | 0.00 | Artistic Licence | Flexi-Strip RGB30-5m | LEV CV | Tape | RGB | 9V | 600mA/m | C0008A Artistic RGB30 tape.cpc | 32 | Artistic Licence RGB tape, 30LEDs per metre. Curve gives really good control over low end. | Artistic Licence | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0009 | 4.0 | 0.00 | Generic | Generic | LED CV | Tape | NA | NA | NA | C0009A Generic RGBW tape.cpc | 32 | Generic curve for RGB / RGBW LED tape. Good on-fade. | Wayne Artistic Licence | |
0010 | 4.0 | 0.00 | Generic | Generic | LED CV | Tape | NA | NA | NA | C0010A Generic W tape.cpc | 32 | Generic curve for white LED tape. Good on-fade. | Wayne Artistic Licence | |
0011 | 4.5 | 102.50 | Hiline-Lighting | HL-LS2110-700WW-IP00-24V | LED CV | Tape | White 2700K | 18V | 1A/m | C0011A Hi-Line White LS2110 24V.cpc | 32 | Curve gives a really soft fade on. Mapped with 300mm unit at 24V in CV mode. | Hiling-lighting | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0012 | 4.5 | 31.67 | Intelligent LED Solutions | ILR-ON12-DEBL-SC211-WIR200 | LED CC | MiniFlood array | Blue | 42V | 1A | C0012A Oslon SSL MiniFlood 48V.cpc | 32 | A panel of Oslon Leds. Very smooth low end with this curve. Curve was mapped at 48VDC and 1A. | RS | Wayne Artistic Licence |
0013 | 2.5 | 8.72 | Intelligent LED Solutions | LXHL-MD1c | LED CC | Circular array | Red | 3.27V | 350mA | C0013A Luxeon Sunplus 350mA 12V.cpc | 32 | The original Luxeon III 1W device. This curve works well for Luxeon and Rebel. | Farnell | Wayne Artistic Licence |
Ref Number | Star Rating (/5) | Approx cost (UK pounds) | Brand | Part Number | Technology | Style | Colour | Vf Max | If Max | Pref Curve | Curve interpolation points | Notes | Sample Purchased from | Tested by |