sunDial quad
£415.00 – £515.00
DMX512/RDM controlled 4-channel, mains powered trailing edge dimmer. 1kW total at 230 VAC. Suitable for dimmable LED replacement bulbs, CFL and incandescent sources. Xicato GalaXi wireless control additionally supported in premium model.
Product code: sunDial quad
Categories: Dimmers & Drivers, DIN rail mount, Mains Dimmers
Tags: DIN rail, DMX, DMX512, LED dimmer, mains dimming, RDM, trailing edge, wireless, xicato
Detail
sunDial quad dmx 1k is a DMX/RDM controlled mains dimmer. Using trailing edge technology, the product provides smooth results with dimmable replacement LED, CFL or incandescent sources, with exceptional performance even at very low intensities. The product is rated at 250W per channel or 500W per pair of channels.
sunDial controlling LED refit of Teatro Fraschini, Pavia, Italy (credit: Molpass Srl)
Custom dimming
sunDial quad is unlike any trailing edge dimmer currently found on the market. The product’s ultra-high resolution internal dimming allows the small window of useable LED lamp 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 lamp-specific 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 lamps (see the tutorials listed in the resources section below). If you would like a dimmer curve generated for a specific lamp, please send us a sample and we will add it to the table.
sunDial quad also offers operation in high resolution mode (14-bit), using two DMX channels per dimmer.
Advanced safety features
sunDial has been designed to be extremely resilient, with intelligent features that reduce ongoing maintenance needs. Active de-rating 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 Xicato GalaXi control
For customers requiring wireless control – for example, in heritage buildings and retrofit applications where new data cabling would be problematic – we offer sunDial quad xgc 1k. This product variant supports Xicato GalaXi, in addition to DMX512/RDM. It retains all the functionality of the standard product. Wireless and DMX512 data are merged on an HTP basis.
Optional mounting cabinet
Future Automation offer a range of custom installation enclosures for multiple sunDial units. Please click here for more information.
Features
- Trailing edge mains dimmer
- DMX512/RDM controlled
- Scene playback
- Programmable data loss mode
- Xicato GalaXi wireless control optional
- Compatible with dimmable LED replacement bulbs – perfect for ‘dim-to-warm’ fixtures
- Also suitable for dimmable CFL and incandescent sources
- 4 outputs, 250W per circuit
- Bridge mode provides 500W per pair of outputs
- 8-bit or 14-bit control
- Choice of 4 editable dimming curves, uploadable on a per output basis via DMX-Workshop
- LED indication for DMX/RDM/playback, power, identify, outputs and fault conditions
- Convection cooled with active derating
- RDM sensors for temperature, frequency and power
- Automatic heat and current management
- CAT III rated for installation directly into distribution boards
- Generator tolerant design – stable operation in marine applications
- DIN Rail or surface mount
Specification
- Operating Voltage: 230 VAC +/- 10%
- Outputs: 1kW total, 250W per channel or 500W per two-channel bridge
- Complies with BS EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
- Input Protocols: DMX512, DMX512(1990), DMX512-A, RDM V1.0 (E1.20 – 2010 ESTA Standard)
- Xicato GalaXi wireless control (optional product variant)
- IP Rating: Indoor use
- Dimensions: 90mm (h) x 159mm / 9M (w) x 73.5mm (d)
- Net Mass: 0.30 kg
- Manufacturer: Artistic Licence
- Country of Manufacture: UK
Resources
- User Guide
- Datasheet
- Upload the latest firmware (dmx model)
- Upload the latest firmware (xgc model)
- Installation enclosures from Future Automation
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 3 – Updating firmware in an Artistic Licence product
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 4 – Configuring a sunDial quad via DMX Workshop
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 5 – Uploading sunDial or candlePower dimmer curves via DMX Workshop
- DMX Workshop Tutorial 6 – Creating dimmer curves with DMX Workshop
- CAD file (dwg)
- CAD file (dxf)
- Application Notes
- Certificate of Origin
- Declaration of Conformity
- sunDial quad dmx Visio drawing file
- Bodmin Jail visitor attraction
sunDial quad wins the GOLD Product Award at PLASA 2019
sunDial lamp research 2021-04-06
| Ref Number | Star Rating (/5) | Approx cost (UK pounds) | Brand | Part Number | Technology | Style | Base | Quoted Wattage | Quoted Lumens | Pref Curve | Curve interpolation points | Notes | Sample Purchased from | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001A | 3.0 | 3.10 | Varilight YCA20D-B22 | YCA20D-B22 | CFL | Spiral tube | B22 | 20 | 1300 | T0001A Varilight YCA20D-B22.csv | 12 | Snaps on as expected for CFL technology. Otherwise excellent dimming. Start of light output varies with the lamp temperature. | TLC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0002A | 5.0 | 7.25 | LEDLite | CW37244gJ | LED | High power LED COB | GU10 | 5 | 450 | T0002A LEDLite CW37244gJ.csv | 12 | Good dimming, nice low end with no flicker | TLC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0003A | 2.0 | 5.00 | Diall | B22 Filament LED | LED | Squirrel | B22 | 7 | 810 | T0003A Diall B22 Filament Led.csv | 20 | Saturates around 60% but quite nice profile. | B&Q | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0004A | 5.0 | 7.50 | Crompton | BC22d | LED | Squirrel | B22 | 5 | 410 | T0004A Crompton BC22d.csv | 20 | Good dimming, no flicker. Best of the Squirrel cages. | ledbulbs.co.uk | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0005A | 4.0 | 6.00 | Diall | DFRDBL4EBB | LED | LED Candle | B22 | 5.9 | 470 | T0005A Diall DFRDBL4EBB.csv | 16 | Good range and nice profile. | B&Q | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0006A | 4.0 | 6.95 | LEDLite | LTSMD5NW | LED | LED SMD | GU10 | 5 | 470 | T0006A LEDLite LTSMD5NW.csv | 12 | Good range of dimming but a harsh start. | TLC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0007A | 5.0 | 7.00 | Crompton | LAF5GB80BC | INC | Decorative Filament | B22 | 60 | 180 | T0007A Crompton LAF5GB80BC.csv | 12 | very good low end, no flicker | TLC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0008A | 5.0 | 0.90 | Crompton | E105CBC | INC | Energy Saving Halogen | B22 | 105 | 1900 | T0008A Crompton E105CBC.csv | 40 | Great profile, no flicker | TLC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0009A | 5.0 | 2.50 | DIALL | P4541416 | INC | Halogen | B22 | 19 | 219 | T0009A Diall P4541416.csv | 16 | Nice profile between 25% and 80%. | B&Q | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0010A | 4.5 | 7.50 | DIALL | 1102271153 | LED | LED | B22 | 13.5 | 1521 | T0010A Diall 1102271153.csv | 16 | Nice profile. | B&Q | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0011A | 3.0 | 5.00 | DIALL | 1102022014 | LED | LED | GU10 | 8 | 540 | T0011A Diall 1102022014.csv | 16 | Snaps on at start but otherwise a nice profile. | B&Q | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0012A | 0.0 | 5.00 | OSRAM | AB41760 | LED | LED | E27 | 6 | 470 | T0012A Osram AB41760.csv | 16 | The lamp pulses on at low level and saturates at 60%. Even with the dimming curve - this one is best avoided. Advised to use #21 instead. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0013A | 5.0 | 39.77 | Bell Lighting | BEL60023 | LED | Squirrel | E27 | 4 | 150 | T0013A Bell BEL60023.csv | 16 | Profile is over central third of DMX range. Really nice low end with the dimmer curve. | Lightbulb World | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0014A | 1.0 | 4.50 | Zhenming | CLR26-G9-Warm White / E14CLR26 | LED | LED | G9 | 3 | 250 | T0014A Zhenming E14CLR26.csv | 12 | The lamp has a truly awful dimming curve. However the T0014 dimming curve makes this useable. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0015A | 1.5 | 7.75 | Crompton | 9974 | LED | LED | G9 | 3 | 300 | T0015A Crompton 9974.csv | 20 | Very good range. Smooth dimming. Slight flickering at lowest levels | energybulbs.co.uk | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0016A | 1.0 | 2.60 | SFTlite | G9-C18-230V-3000K-3W | LED | LED | G9 | 3 | 300 | T0016A SFT G9-C18-230V-3000K-3W.csv | 12 | The lamp has a truly awful dimming curve. However the T0016 dimming curve makes it just about useable. Beware some low level flicker at the bottom of the profile. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0017A | 5.0 | 5.68 | Schiefer | 414079133 | INC | Filament | E40 | 500 | 7000 | T0017A Schiefer 414079133.csv | 40 | Good smooth profile. | International Lamps Ltd. | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0018A | 1.0 | 5.00 | Festive Lights | 001 | LED | LED | E27 | 1.2 | 70 | T0018A Festive Lights 001.csv | 20 | Known by our competitors as the as the "Dimmer killer". Highly capacitive load. Saturates at 25%. | Wonderlamp | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0019A | 1.0 | 6.00 | Diall | 3663602908180 | LED | Filament LED | E27 | 4 | 470 | T0019A Diall Filament Led.csv | 14 | Very small range. Slight flickering at low levels. | B&Q | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0020A | 5.0 | 1.50 | BellLight | 200W | INC | Filament | E27 | 200 | 3040 | T0020A Bell 200W.csv | 40 | Standard lamp used for sunDial testing | duban.sk | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0021A | 4.8 | 5.00 | Philips | 871869648132500 | LED | LED | E27 | 8.5 | 806 | T0021A Philips 871869648132500.csv | 28 | This has a really good response. Only negative is that at very low levels, the parallel circuits of leds energise at slightly different points. This is the best of the "led replacement bulbs". It works fine on the generic linear curve but the T0021A curve sets the bottom end to start near DMX zero. | Philips | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0022A | 4.9 | 6.00 | MEGAMAN | LG2310.5w-B22-2700K | LED | LED Classic | B22 | 10.5 | 810 | T0022A Megaman LG2310-05W.csv | 16 | Nice fade over first two thirds of curve. | Lampspecs | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0023A | 5.0 | 3.60 | MEGAMAN | LC1106wCS-E27-2700K | LED | LED Candle | E27 | 6 | 470 | T0023A Megaman LC1106wCS.csv | 20 | The lamp has a small internal time constant which emulates tungsten. Very nice fade. | Lampspecs | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0024A | 4.0 | 4.24 | OSRAM | PARATHOM Dim classic P 40 | LED | Filament | E27 | 5 | 470 | T0024A Osram PAR Dim class P40.csv | 20 | Illumination starts at high DMX value but nice smooth profile. Saturates at 75%. Works very well with the dimmer curve file. | CP Lighting | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0025A | 3.8 | 4.00 | Philips | 8718696525654 | LED | LED Classic | B22 | 6 | 470 | T0025A Philips 8718696525654.csv | 20 | Very asymmetric curve with harsh start. This dimmer curve stretches dimming over entire range. | Philips | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0025B | 3.8 | 4.00 | Philips | 8718696525654 | LED | LED Classic | B22 | 6 | 470 | T0025B Philips 8718696525654.csv | 20 | Very asymmetric curve with harsh start. This dimmer curve clips the very bottom to allow multiple lamps to strike at the same time. | Philips | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0026A | 4.9 | 15.00 | Tala | Globe Led | LED | Filament LED | E27 | 6 | 480 | T0026A TALA Globe Led 6W.csv | 24 | Profile is over central third of DMX range. Really nice low end with the dimmer curve. | tala | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0026F | 4.9 | 15.00 | Tala | Globe Led | LED | Filament LED | E27 | 6 | 480 | T0026F TALA Globe Led 6W.csv | 24 | This curve compresses the detail into the bottom end. (And its Joel's favourite) | tala | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0027A | 4.0 | 12.00 | Scolmore | LED5400CH5CD | LED | Recess Downlighter | N/A | 4 | 450 | T0028A Philips G9 8718696578674 2.3W.csv | 32 | Switch on at around 7%. Otherwise a nice dim. This curve adds linearity and improves softens the switch on. | electrical2go | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0028A | 3.0 | 6.65 | Philips | 8718696578674 | LED | LED | G9 | 2.3 | 215 | Philips G9 8718696578674 2.3W.csv | 32 | This is a linear curve mapped from lightSense. Good response if a little steppy at the bottom. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0028B | 3.5 | 6.65 | Philips | 8718696578674 | LED | LED | G9 | 2.3 | 215 | T0028B Philips G9 8718696578674 2.3W.csv | 64 | This is a manual edit of the above that gives more emphasis to the low levels. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0029A | 0.0 | 5.74 | Baoshiguang | B07XXL5811 | LED | LED | B15D | 4 | 350 | T0029A Baoshiguang B07XXL5811 4W.csv | 24 | Some flicker at switch on point. Dims over middle 60%. This curve spreads dimming over entire range and switches on at approx 20% to avoid the low flicker. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0030A | 3.8 | 24.15 | Collingwood | H2 Pro 700 | LED | Recesses Downlight | N/A | 7 | 749 | T0030A Collingwood H2 Pro 700 7W.csv | 20 | Trailing edge downlight. Curve give log response on low end | Direct Trade Supplies | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0031A | 0.0 | 33.33 | Collingwood | H2 Pro Dusk | LED | Recesses Downlight | N/A | 8.2 | 533 | Legacy product designed for leading edge dimming. Not compatible with sunDial. | Collingwood Lighting | N/A | ||
| 0032A | 3.7 | 27.00 | Collingwood | H2 Pro Elect Dusk | LED | Recesses Downlight | N/A | 8.5 | 637.5 | T0032A Collingwood H2 Pro Elect Dusk 8.5W.csv | 20 | Trailing edge downlight. Switch on point is very abrupt. This curve softens that and gives a very nice fade over the low end. | Collingwood Lighting | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0033A | 3.5 | 10.12 | Megaman | MM05238 | LED | High power LED COB | GU10 | 6 | 400 | T0033A Megaman MM05238 6W.csv | 20 | Log curve works well but slightly abrupt switch on. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0034A | 4.2 | 13.40 | Knightsbridge | RW6DTW | LED | Recesses IP65 Downlight | N/A | 6 | 600 | Generic LED general.csv | 20 | IP rated dim-to-warm downlight. Lamp works well with the linear curve. | Amazon | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0035A | 4.5 | 6.08 | Crompton | 11861 | LED | LED Classic | E27 | 11 | 1055 | T0035A Crompton 11861 11W.csv | 20 | The curve has a log response which gives extended low end control. | SimplyLED | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0036A | 4.4 | 6.00 | Bell | 05316 | LED | Round Filament | E27 | 4 | 470 | T0036A Bell 05316 4W.csv | 20 | Native lamp dims over a small range but this curve gives a really nice performance | The Lighting Company | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0037A | 4.5 | 6.00 | Bell | 05304 | LED | GLS Filament | E27 | 6 | 810 | T0037A Bell 05304 6W.csv | 20 | Native lamp dims over a small range but this curve gives a really nice performance | The Lighting Company | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0038A | 4.9 | 6.00 | Bell | 05309 | LED | LED Filament Candle | E14 / SES | 4 | 470 | T0038A Bell 05309 4W.csv | 20 | Native lamp dims over a small range but this curve gives near halogen performance | The Lighting Company | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0039A | 4.1 | 8.57 | Bell | 01469 | LED | LED Filament Candle | E27 | 4 | 300 | T0039A Bell 01469 4W.csv | 40 | Native lamp dims over a small range but this curve evens it and gives goof low end | Led Bulbs | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0040A | 4.9 | 0.00 | ETC | Source Four mini led | LED | Stage profile | n/a | 12 | 444 | T0040A ETC Source 4 mini led.csv | 20 | Native response dims over central 70% of curve with a largely linear response. This curve stretches the response over the full DMX range and adds a log response for better low level control. | ETC Source Four mini | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0041A | 3.1 | 9.35 | Philips | 8718696707678 | LED | LED | GU10 | 5.5 | 355 | T0041A Philips MasterLED 8718696707678.csv | 32 | The native dimming is good above 5% but has some odd behaviour at low level. This curve smooths the range and gives a nice start with a medium fast up fade. | CPC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0041B | 3.1 | 9.35 | Philips | 8718696707678 | LED | LED | GU10 | 5.5 | 355 | T0041B Philips MasterLED 8718696707678.csv | 32 | The native dimming is good above 5% but has some odd behaviour at low level. This curve blanks below 5%. | CPC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0041C | 3.1 | 9.35 | Philips | 8718696707678 | LED | LED | GU10 | 5.5 | 355 | T0041C Philips MasterLED 8718696707678.csv | 32 | The native dimming is good above 5% but has some odd behaviour at low level. This curve smooths the range and gives a nice start with a fast up fade. | CPC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0042A | 3.0 | 5.39 | Philips | 8718696709443 | LED | LED Filament Candle | E27 | 8 | 806 | T0042A Philips Classic 8718696709443.csv | 32 | The native dimming is not great, obvious stepping at low level. This curve significantly improves with a very slow start. | CPC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0042B | 3.0 | 5.39 | Philips | 8718696709443 | LED | LED Filament Candle | E27 | 8 | 806 | T0042B Philips Classic 8718696709443.csv | 32 | The native dimming is not great, obvious stepping at low level. This curve significantly improves with medium soft slow start. | CPC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0043A | 4.1 | 4.70 | Philips | 8718696709825 | LED | Candle Filament | E14 / SES | 5 | 470 | T0043A Philips 8718696709825.csv | 32 | The native dimming range is small but this curve gives a really nice fade with a soft on. | CPC | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0044A | 4.7 | 2.75 | Megaman | 4058075260115 | LED | LED | GU10 | 5.5 | 500 | T0044A Megaman 4892657101591.csv | 32 | The native dimming is very good. This curve smooths the on fade. | Led Bulbs | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0045A | 3.6 | 2.86 | Osram | 4058075260115 | LED | LED | GU10 | 5.5 | 350 | T0045A Osram 4058075260115.csv | 32 | The native dimming range is tiny but smooth. This curve spreads the dimming out over the entire range and gives a nice smooth start. | Led Bulbs | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0046A | 3.1 | 6.63 | Philips | 8718696707692 | LED | LED | GU10 | 5.5 | 355 | T0046A Philips MasterLED 8718696707692.csv | 32 | The native dimming is good above 5% but has some odd behaviour at low level. This curve smooths the range and gives a nice start with a medium fast up fade. | Led Bulbs | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0047A | 4.7 | 9.70 | Zico | ZIK008/6W27E27C | LED | Candle Filament | E27 | 6 | 490 | T0047A Zico C35 ZIK008 6W27E27C.csv | 20 | Native lamp dims well but over a small range. This curve gives a really nice performance | Zico | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0048A | 4.3 | 60.00 | Tala | Light Engine III | LED | Visible SMD | E27 | 32 | 3000 | T0048A Tala T45-22W-2200-2700-e27.csv | 24 | This dims well, but not quite as well as its smaller sister below. This curve expands the range and further softens the start. | Tala | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0049A | 4.8 | 49.00 | Tala | Light Engine II | LED | Visible SMD | E27 | 22 | 2000 | T0049A Tala T30-11W-2200-2700-e14.csv | 24 | The native response is really nice and smooth. It has an electronic soft start. This curve expands the range and further softens the start. | Tala | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| 0050A | 3.8 | 25.60 | Mr Resistor | Blob BF28351dim | LED | Downlight | Terminals | 18 | 1450 | T0050B MrR Blob BF28351mim.csv | 24 | The native curve is not great, but that is quite possibly the unbranded driver that is supplied. This curve evens out the dimming and gives a nice soft start. | Blob | Wayne Artistic Licence |
| Ref Number | Star Rating (/5) | Approx cost (UK pounds) | Brand | Part Number | Technology | Style | Base | Quoted Wattage | Quoted Lumens | Pref Curve | Curve interpolation points | Notes | Sample Purchased from | Tested by |
