Most recently in stock is daliSwitch, a six-channel DALI controlled mains relay with some ingenious features. Each relay simulates an independent ballast, enabling the relays to be controlled with the standard DALI commands - for example, the relays can be switched individually or as a group, or respond to a scene or broadcast command.
A particularly useful feature is the 'Non-Com' warning LED: this lights up if daliSwitch detects that the circuit has not been commissioned, potentially saving the installer hours of unnecessary troubleshooting time. Each individual relay also has an activity indicator light, enabling the user to see at a glance the status of the device.
Also now available in stock is versaSplit mini. This multi-functional modular DMX distribution system promises to be the lighting control industry's equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, says the company.
versaSplit mini is housed in a compact metal case, suitable for desktop or truss mounting via an adapter. It comes with an inter-changeable input module, allowing the user to select between DMX/RDM, Ethernet (Art-Net, sACN & KiNET) or CRMX wireless DMX input. The product features six splitter outputs, fitted with 5-pin XLR connectors. A particularly useful feature is that all the input modules allow the user to switch to a 'fix mode' if any flickering is encountered.
In other news, Artistic Licence is in the final stages of preparing its new rotary panel LED controller, moody, for release. moody is designed with simplicity of operation and great value in mind, and has already gained high levels of interest from potential customers in its preview phase.
The moody series provides options for control over white lights or colour changers, based on user-programmed scenes. Outputs are DMX512 or DALI. Programming mode is entered and exited by holding down the rotary dial for three seconds. The desired scenes are programmed using simple sequences that involve turning the dial to the desired colour or intensity (as shown by the LED colour mimic at the centre of the dial), then pressing it to move on to the next setting.
Product development is continually ongoing at Artistic Licence, and the company is looking for new team members to join its busy engineering department. There are openings at both the assistant and senior level.
Finally, the Artistic Licence website has been refreshed and updated with even more free user resources at www.ArtisticLicence.com.
(Jim Evans)
