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Lighting Solutions for Cathedrals

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Solving DMX Issues

Control Incandescent Lamps via DMX

Brightness Levels

Lamps Flicker

What to Do with lighting

Color Temperature

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DMX over Ethernet

DMX Frequently Asked Questions

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    <a href="#referens1">Transition to Fully Autonomous DMX Networks 🛠️</a>
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    <a href="#referens2">Use of AI for Adaptive Scenarios 🤖</a>
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    <a href="#referens3">Integration with Urban Platforms and IoT 🌐</a>
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<p>The <strong>architectural lighting market</strong> is evolving. Merely connecting <strong>luminaires</strong> and scheduling them is no longer enough. <strong>Cities</strong> are becoming <strong>smarter</strong>, the demand for <strong>visual comfort</strong> is increasing, and <strong>lighting control systems</strong> must be <strong>flexible</strong>, <strong>reliable</strong>, and <strong>integrated</strong>. Sundrax engineers share their observations and forecasts about where the market is heading and which technologies are shaping the future. 🔮</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><h2 id="referens1">
 Transition to Fully Autonomous DMX Networks 🛠️
</h2></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Modern facilities increasingly require system reliability. Autonomous <strong>DMX subnets</strong> with local controllers, scenarios, and redundancy are becoming the standard.</li><li>Even in the event of a communication failure with the central system, a building or bridge continues to operate according to the last scenario or switches to emergency mode.</li><li>Sundrax is already applying such approaches in projects with distributed topology and GSM access (via MONARQ).</li></ul>

Sundrax engineers testing autonomous DMX lighting system

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MONARQ Mini

<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>AI is employed to <strong>analyze environmental conditions</strong>: time of day, activity, traffic, and weather data.</li><li>Lighting can adjust <strong>based on pedestrian flow</strong>, holidays, or online data — without manual intervention.</li><li><strong>Machine learning algorithms are already used</strong> in BMS systems, and architectural lighting is the next logical step.</li><li><strong>Example</strong>: A facade switches to a festive color scheme based on an event calendar or reacts to social media activity. 🎉</li></ul>

Festive facade lighting controlled by AI based on event calendar

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 Use of AI for Adaptive Scenarios 🤖
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<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><strong>DMX and sACN protocols</strong> are becoming part of hybrid infrastructures, integrated with video surveillance, traffic, and air quality monitoring systems.</li><li>Through APIs, architectural lighting can be linked to urban platforms.</li><li>Sundrax is already testing solutions with open architecture, compatible with “smart” cities.</li></ul>

Smart city integration with DMX lighting and IoT infrastructure

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 Integration with Urban Platforms and IoT 🌐
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<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Connectivity not only through Ethernet but also via 4G/5G mobile networks.</li><li>Real-time monitoring of equipment, scenarios, and consumption.</li><li>This streamlines maintenance and gives clients a comprehensive view.</li></ul>

Remote management interface for architectural lighting via GSM

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 Remote Management and Diagnostics via GSM/PoE 📱
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<blockquote><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">The future of architectural lighting lies in flexibility. Control must be distributed, adaptive, and connected to the digital urban environment. We are already incorporating such architecture into new products.</p></blockquote><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">If you are designing modern lighting systems or looking to upgrade existing ones, the Sundrax team is ready to help you meet future demands and implement a scalable DMX infrastructure today. 🌟</p><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">Contact a technical specialist <a href="https://entertainment.sundrax.com/contacts"><strong>Contact Us</strong></a></p><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">&nbsp;</p>

Insights from Sundrax Engineers 💡

<p>🌆 <i>Digital control of architectural lighting </i>is becoming an integral part of <i>urban infrastructure</i>. This article highlights the <strong>key technologies</strong> transforming the industry, according to Sundrax engineers. These are not mere predictions but specific directions already being implemented in <i>modern projects</i>. 🚀</p>

Autonomous DMX network controlling architectural lighting on a building facade

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<p>Digital control of architectural lighting is becoming an integral part of urban infrastructure. This article highlights the key technologies transforming the industry, according to Sundrax engineers. These are not mere predictions but specific directions already being implemented in modern projects.</p>

The Future of Architectural Lighting: Autonomous DMX Networks and AI — Insights from Sundrax Engineers 

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    <a href="#referens1">DMX512 — The Classic Lighting Control</a>
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    <a href="#referens2">ArtNet — DMX over Ethernet</a>
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    <a href="#referens3">sACN (Streaming ACN) — A More Reliable Alternative</a>
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<div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Advantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Simple and reliable</li><li>Supported by nearly all lighting fixtures</li><li>Ideal for small to medium installations&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Disadvantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Limited to one universe (512 channels)</li><li>Challenging to scale</li><li>Lacks bidirectional communication (without RDM)&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">When to use</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>🎭 Theaters, small stages, and architectural objects with a limited number of fixtures</li></ul>

DMX512 lighting console controlling stage lights in a theater

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  DMX512 — The Classic Lighting Control
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<p>🎛️&nbsp; ArtNet enables the transmission of DMX data over IP networks. It is designed for large-scale projects where standard DMX falls short.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Advantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Supports multiple DMX universes through a single cable</li><li>Widely supported by software and lighting consoles</li><li>Leverages standard network infrastructure&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Disadvantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Uses UDP, which does not guarantee packet delivery in unreliable networks</li><li>Requires configuration of IP networks and routing&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">When to use</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>🌇 Architectural installations, media facades, and shows with numerous fixtures</li></ul>

Close-up of Ethernet cables used in ArtNet lighting systems

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<p>⚡ sACN is a modern protocol for transmitting DMX data over networks, developed by ANSI and ESTA. It is supported by most contemporary devices.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Advantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Supports up to 63,999 universes</li><li>Offers multicast and redundancy</li><li>Ensures reliable data delivery (unlike ArtNet)</li><li>Conforms to the official ANSI E1.31 standard&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">Disadvantages</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Requires compatible equipment and a well-designed network architecture&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="raw-html-embed"><mark style="font-size: 1.7rem;">When to use</mark></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>👷 Large installations where stability and scalability are critical, such as arenas, concert halls, and exhibition complexes</li></ul>

Multicast network setup for sACN in a large exhibition complex

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 sACN (Streaming ACN) — A More Reliable Alternative
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">📌 </span><strong>DMX512</strong> – recommended for simple installations with up to 512 channels.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">📌 </span><strong>ArtNet</strong> – suitable for setups with many fixtures and a basic network.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">📌 </span><strong>sACN</strong> – ideal for critical systems requiring high reliability.</p>

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 Protocol Selection: Recommendations
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<blockquote><p>✨ For small projects, DMX remains an excellent choice. However, for facades with hundreds of fixtures or large-scale stage productions, ArtNet or sACN provide greater flexibility. Plan your network architecture carefully and ensure redundancy.</p></blockquote><p>If you’re uncertain about which protocol best suits your needs, Sundrax engineers are available to design an optimal system.</p><p style="margin-left:0.0px;"><strong>Contact a technical specialist: </strong><a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=%2B442038689976&amp;text&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WhatsApp</a></p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

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 Opinion of the Sundrax Engineer
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<p>🔦&nbsp; Lighting today is far more than just lamps—it encompasses complex digital systems. To control lighting fixtures, various communication protocols are employed. Using Sundrax equipment as a reference, we will examine three popular options: <strong>DMX512, ArtNet</strong>, and <strong>sACN</strong>. Each protocol has distinct features, advantages, and limitations. <strong>Which is best suited for your project?</strong> Let’s explore with a Sundrax engineer.</p>

Comparison chart of DMX, ArtNet, and sACN protocols for lighting

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<p>Lighting today is far more than just lamps—it encompasses complex digital systems. To control lighting fixtures, various communication protocols are employed. Using Sundrax equipment as a reference, we will examine three popular options: DMX512, ArtNet, and sACN. Each protocol has distinct features, advantages, and limitations. Which is best suited for your project? Let’s explore with a Sundrax engineer.</p>

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The Future of Architectural Lighting: Autonomous DMX Networks and AI — Insights from Sundrax Engineers

DMX vs ArtNet vs sACN: Which Protocol to Choose for Your Installation?