sunDial quad

Name: sunDial quad
Brand: Artistic Licence
SKU: sunDial quad dmx
Availability: PreOrder

£455.00 – £540.00

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. Option to purchase product pre-commissioned. Free dimming curve database or purchase custom generated curves. Xicato GalaXi wireless control supported in xgc model (custom order).

Product code: sunDial quad dmx 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 that does not appear in the database below, please see Dimming Curve Generation.

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. The sunDial quad xgc 1k is built to order, so please contact us at sales@artisticlicence.com for pricing and a lead time.

Optional mounting cabinet

Future Automation offer a range of custom installation enclosures for multiple sunDial units. Please click here for more information.

sunDial quad overview at PLASA London 2021

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
Ships with 4 dimming curves, selectable 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

sunDial quad wins the GOLD Product Award at PLASA 2019

sunDial lamp research 2022-01-26

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
0051A	2.5	4.70	Philips	9290023928	LED	LED Classic	B22	10.5	1055	T0051A Philips Classic 9290023928.csv	24	The native dimming range is small and very clunky. This curve gives a really slow fade in and expands dimming across the range.		Wayne Artistic Licence
0052A	2.5	14.85	Osram	Parathom DIM Classic Globe 4 058075 439030	LED	LED Globe	E27	9	1055	T0052A Osram Parathom DIM Classic Globe 4 058075 439030.csv	24	The native dimming range is small and steppy at the bottom. This curve expands dimming across the range.	Amazon	Wayne Artistic Licence
0053A	3.2	15.53	Osram	Parathom DIM PAR38 4 058075 264083	LED	PAR	E27	12.5	1035	T0053A Osram Parathom DIM PAR38 4 058075 264083.csv	24	The native dimming range is small but fairly smooth. This curve expands dimming across the range.	Light Bulbs Direct	Wayne Artistic Licence
0054A	2.5	2.13	Philips	CorePro 8 718699 660628	LED	LED Classic	E27	5	470	T0054A Philips CorePro 8 718699 660628.csv	24	The native dimming range is small and very clunky. This curve gives a really fade in and expands dimming across the range. But there is still a small step at about 2%.	RS	Wayne Artistic Licence
0055A	1.5		Casell Lighting	R63 0 635635 588878	LED	PAR	E27	8	525	T0055A Casell R63 0 635635 588878.csv	24	The low end is very steppy and has some high frequency flicker. The curve improves things, but is still not great.		Wayne Artistic Licence
0056A	4.6	13.40	Zico	ZIKD044/4W22E27A	LED	Candle Filament	E27	4	300	T0056A Zico ST64 ZIKD044 4W22E27A.csv	32	Native lamp dims well but over a small range. This curve gives a really nice performance	Zico	Wayne Artistic Licence
0057A	0.0	8.00	One Light	7103ALGD/W	LED	LED	G9	3.5	300			The lamp is designed for leading edge dimming. Not compatible with sunDial.	One Light	N/A
0058A	3.5	4.00	Generic	AC CL	LED	Golf ball	ES	2W	0	T0058A G45 golf ball filament 2W ES.csv	32	Generic lamp, curve requested by AC Projects.		Wayne Artistic Licence
0059A	4.0	7.00	Megaman	LG9808	LED	Decorative Filament	ES	8.4W	810	T0059A Megaman LG9808 8.4W.csv	32	The native dimming range is small but fairly smooth. This curve expands dimming across the range.	Customer supplied	Wayne Artistic Licence
0060A	2.0	4.00	Saxby	21W18	LED	Downlight	GU10	7W	550	T0060A Saxby GU10 7W 21W18.csv	32	The lamp switches on at around 15% with now bottom end dimming. This curve softens the switch on and expands the range.	Customer supplied	Wayne Artistic Licence
0061A	0.0		Aurora	EN-LEDD15024	LED driver	LED		150W	0			The driver is designed for leading edge dimming. Not compatible with sunDial.	https://www.google.com/search?q=Auroralighting+EN-LEDD15024&rlz=1C9BKJA_enGB590GB592&oq=Auroralighting+EN-LEDD15024&aqs=chrome..69i57.5088j0j4&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#lbl=OVERVIEW&pie=plaji-i	Customer
0062A	4.5	38.00	Govena	TE80W-DIMM-LED-24V	LED driver	LED		80W	0	Generic LED general.csv		Good smooth dimming with the default led curve.	https://www.onbuy.com/gb/0-80w-24vdc-dimmable-trailing-edge-electronic-transformer-for-leds-te80w-dimm-led-24v~c13243~p21508250/?exta=gshp&stat=eyJpcCI6IjM4LjI4MDAiLCJkcCI6bnVsbCwibGlkIjoyODYwMDU3NywicyI6bnVsbCwidCI6MTY0MjE4MDA4NywiYm1jIjoiMi41In0=&lid=28600577&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8OPBhDtARIsAKQu0gYVw8EkePJuZ1Zd_1D62nIZkSDau7zINklXdwym3NoURBb7gbBSwO4aAttLEALw_wcB	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

sunDial quad

Detail

sunDial controlling LED refit of Teatro Fraschini, Pavia, Italy (credit: Molpass Srl)

sunDial quad overview at PLASA London 2021

sunDial quad wins the GOLD Product Award at PLASA 2019

sunDial lamp research 2022-01-26

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