Light-Switch

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Light-Switch Portrait in optional backbox

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Light-Switch electronic module front view

Wall mount lighting controller

Light-Switch™ is a aimed at sophisticated room control applications. The product is available in both UK and US style wall panels.

Light-Switch is a DMX512 playback system, controlled by 14 buttons. Features include 3 pages of 8 memories. Each memory contains all 512 channels and an Independent Fade Time. A fourth page provides 6 sequences with variable step times and direction control.

Up to 15 Light-Switch panels can be connected to a single DMX512 cable. Each panel can be programmed to control a specific zone or group of DMX cahnnels. This allows Light-Switch to be used in multi-room or multi-zone applications. (Please see note in user guide for compatibility)

The entire system is programmed by a PC application: Switch-Edit. Once programmed, the show is downloaded and programmed to flash memory. Switch-Edit contains a moving lamp library and fully implements both post and pre-master channels. This feature allows all types of DMX devices to be freely mixed. Light-Switch can also be programmed by recording DMX512 from a lighting console.

An infrared port is included, allowing remote control with standard 'TV' style hand sets Com-Remote.

The standard version vertically mounts in a 2 gang UK Back-Box1 (supplied).

Light-Switch requires a 9VDC (not included).

Light-Switch will find applications in conference room, retail, domestic, trade show and museum exhibit applications.

Note: Light-Switch uses the RDM protocol for inter-unit communications. This can cause issues with non-compatible DMX fixtures. Please contact us for more details

Features

• UK panel mount
• Wall mount DMX512 controller
• DMX512 output
• 512 channel output
• 3 pages of 8 memories
• Individual fade time per memory
• 1 page of 6 sequences
• Sequences built from 100 memories
• Individual sequence step times
• Grand master control
• Define any channel as G-M controlled
• Multiple zone control
• Infrared remote sensor
• Illuminated switches
• RS232 triggering
• (No Programming Kit)
• Back Box supplied (UK only)

Specifications

• Listing: CE FCC
• IP Rating: Indoor use
• Power: 2W
• Input Voltage: 9VDC
• Height: 85mm
• Width: 146mm
• Depth: 39mm inc mated connectors
• DMX512: Screw Terminal
• Power Connection: Screw Terminal
• Power & DMX not connected to chassis

Shipping

• Net Mass: 0.25 kg
• Approximate Carton Mass: 0.30 kg
• Approximate Carton Dimensions: 220 x 180 x 120 mm
• Volume: 4752000 mm³
• Manufacturer: Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd
• Country of Manufacture: The United Kingdom

CAD Files

• Cad file: Light-Switch detail (dxf)
• Cad file: Light-Switch detail (dwg)

Press release

• September 2005. Artistic Licence reinvents the Light-Switch
  A singular solution to multiple lighting control requirements Artistic Licence proudly presents the new Light-Switch, a sophisticated DMX512 playback system designed for single and multiple room lighting control. It's ideal for use in conference room facilities, retail and domestic environments, trade shows and museum exhibits... Download »
• March 2005. Artistic reinvents the Light-Switch
  Artistic Licence is pleased to announce the reinvention of the Light-Switch! Light-Switch is a new product designed for single and multiple room lighting control. The product is available in both UK and US style wall panels. Light-Switch is a sophisticated DMX512 playback system, controlled by 14 illuminated buttons. Features include 3 pages of 8 memories. Each memory ... Download »
• March 2006. Artistic Licence expands the Light-Switch
  A singular solution to multiple lighting control requirements In 2005 Artistic Licence launched Light-Switch, a sophisticated DMX512 playback system designed for single and multiple room lighting control. The product has been very well received with demand continuing to expand. A new version has just been released, which expands its capabilities even further. Light-Switch can now be remote controlled via RS232. This means that Light-Switch can easily be integrated into a larger show control system... Download »
• June 2002. MIDI-Button Launched
  Artistic Licence is pleased to announce the launch of our latest product MIDI-Button. MIDI-Button is a compact wall point button panel with twelve press buttons. On-board electronics provides a configurable MIDI output that is used for remote control. Download »

Partner Links

• Useful information on RS232

Documentation

• Light-Switch user guide
• Light-Switch quick start
• Light-Switch Datasheet
• Power supply cross reference guide

Software

• Switch-Edit and Sign-Edit
• USB Serial Adapter

Frequently Asked Questions

• I need a small controller for a museum exhibit.
  We have several products that can be used for this type of application. Show-Control is a simple DMX controller with 60 channels. Light-Switch and Dimmer-Switch are wall mount controllers.