candlePower octo

Name: candlePower octo
SKU: candlePower octo
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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). Option to purchase product pre-commissioned. Free dimming curve database or purchase custom generated curves.

Product code: candlePower octo Categories: Dimmers & Drivers, DIN rail mount, LED drivers - CV/CC Tags: constant current, constant voltage, DIN rail, DMX, DMX512, LED dimmer, RDM

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, custom dimming

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 lamp that does not appear in the database below, please see Dimming Curve Generation.

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.

candlePower octo overview at PLASA London 2021

candlePower octo controls Stoane Lighting’s ZTA.50 Extended Pan lamps

candlePower octo dimming vs. eldoLED POWERDRIVE 561

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 V_f +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

candlePower dimming curves 2021-10-18

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
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	4.5	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. This is used in the Mike Stoane Vulcan Shield.	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
0014	4.6	25.60	Mr Resistor	Blob BF28351	LED CC	Downlight	White	55V	300mA	C0014A Blob BF28351.cpc	24	Really smooth curve. The native response is very linear, this curve gives a slow start and log response.	Blob	Wayne Artistic Licence
0015	4.0	12.00	Luminus XNOVA	CTM-9-RGBW-12-TW01:	LED CC	COB	RGBW	12V	250mA	C0015A Luminous XNOVA 12V 200mA.cpc	24	Smooth curve with exaggerated log response for better pastel colour mix. Used in the Mike Stoane Pendant lamp. This curve calibrated at 12V 250mA.		Wayne Artistic Licence
0016	4.0	12.00	Luminus XNOVA	CTM-9-RGBW-12-TW01:	LED CC	COB	RGBW	12V	250mA	C0016A Luminous XNOVA 36V 100mA Slow.cpc	24	Smooth curve with exaggerated log response for better pastel colour mix. Used in the Mike Stoane Pendant lamp. This curve calibrated at 42V 100mA with 3 in series.		Wayne Artistic Licence
0017A	4.0	12.00	Xicato XOB 6mm 8W	XOB06952710X3321	LED CC	COB	W	28V	250mA	C0017A Xicato 8W XOB 36V.cpc	24	Smooth curve with log response. Used in the Mike Stoane ZTA.50. This curve calibrated at 32V 250mA.	https://www.xicato.com/product-finder/?presort=XOB	Wayne Artistic Licence
0017B	4.0	12.00	Xicato XOB 6mm 8W	XOB06952710X3321	LED CC	COB	W	28V	250mA	C0017A Xicato 8W XOB 36V.cpc	24	Smooth curve with exaggerated log response. Used in the Mike Stoane ZTA.50. This curve calibrated at 32V 250mA.	https://www.xicato.com/product-finder/?presort=XOB	Wayne Artistic Licence
0018	4.5	31.67	Intelligent LED Solutions	ILR-ON12-DEBL-SC211-WIR200	LED CC	MiniFlood array	Blue	42V	1A	C0018A Oslon Blue miniflood 250mA.cpc	32	A panel of Oslon Leds. Very smooth low end with this curve. Curve was mapped at 32VDC and 250mA. (PLASA 2021 Demo).	RS	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

candlePower octo

Detail

candlePower octo overview at PLASA London 2021

candlePower octo controls Stoane Lighting’s ZTA.50 Extended Pan lamps

candlePower octo dimming vs. eldoLED POWERDRIVE 561

candlePower dimming curves 2021-10-18

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