Wireless Lighting Solutions for Churches and Cathedrals

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Lighting sacred and historical spaces requires a delicate balance of beauty, functionality, and preservation. Sundrax’s MONARQ Mini, a compact wireless architectural controller, delivers a versatile, heritage-friendly solution designed for churches, cathedrals, and historic sites. Tailored for architects, church administrators, and lighting professionals, it enhances sacred environments without compromising their spiritual or architectural integrity.

NORATEX demonstrates the MONARQ Mini’s dynamic lighting effects on a model chapel at BEYOND EXPO 2025, controlled via the QULON platform
The NORATEX team engages visitors at BEYOND EXPO 2025, showcasing MONARQ Mini’s wireless control for cathedral lighting designs

For Architects: Creative Freedom, Heritage Respect

Heritage sites often impose strict limits on structural changes, prohibiting drilling or cabling that could harm historic stonework or interiors. The MONARQ Mini enables architects and lighting designers to craft sophisticated lighting systems while adhering to preservation regulations.

🟠 Reversible Installation ⮕ Connects via a standard NEMA socket or discreet wired setup, requiring no drilling or trenching
🟠 Advanced Protocols ⮕ Supports DMX512, RDM, and BeDMX wireless protocols for seamless integration with modern systems
🟠 Robust and Subtle ⮕ IP66-rated housing ensures durability indoors or out (-40°C to +70°C), with a compact 84mm x 84mm x 48mm form factor for discreet placement
🟠 Remote Control ⮕ GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity allows real-time management via the QULON platform
🟠 Programmable Scenes ⮕ GPS/GLONASS synchronization enables precise, coordinated lighting for ceremonies or events

These features empower architects to design dynamic lighting that enhances sacred spaces while preserving their historical essence.

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For Church Leaders: Practical Lighting, Spiritual Harmony

Churches and cathedrals are more than buildings—they are sanctuaries of faith, history, and community. Lighting must elevate these spaces without disrupting their sanctity. The MONARQ Mini offers practical, low-maintenance solutions that honor tradition.

🟠 Improved Accessibility ⮕ Brighten evening services for safer, more welcoming gatherings
🟠 Tailored Ambiance ⮕ Create custom lighting for Christmas, Easter, weddings, or concerts, accentuating altars, icons, or stained glass
🟠 Effortless Upkeep ⮕ Wireless installation minimizes disruption, with QULON’s remote diagnostics reducing maintenance needs
🟠 Heritage Preservation ⮕ Cable-free design protects historic architecture, maintaining the space’s emotional and spiritual resonance

For example, a rural chapel in England used the MONARQ Mini to softly illuminate its 15th-century frescoes, enhancing worship while preserving the artwork—a testament to its thoughtful design.

NORATEX highlights the Sundrax MONARQ Mini’s GPS/GLONASS synchronization for precise lighting control at BEYOND EXPO 2025, shown on a multi-fixture setup

Applications of MONARQ Mini

The MONARQ Mini supports diverse lighting needs, making it ideal for both interior and exterior applications in religious settings.

Exterior Lighting
🟠 Highlight bell towers, domes, façades, or statues with precision
🟠 Adjust scenes for religious festivals, cultural events, or community gatherings
🟠 Deliver ambient uplighting or vibrant washes, all managed wirelessly

Interior Lighting
🟠 Focus beams on altars, pipe organs, frescoes, or lecterns to inspire reverence
🟠 Set gentle lighting for prayer, meditation, or reflection
🟠 Program smooth transitions for masses, vigils, or musical performances

Control is intuitive via a lighting console, tablet, or the QULON platform, with GPS/GLONASS ensuring precise timing across multiple fixtures.

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At BEYOND EXPO 2025, NORATEX’s demonstrates Sundrax MONARQ Mini. Illuminates a mock bell tower, highlighting wireless uplighting for heritage exteriors.

Technical Specifications and Benefits

Feature

Wireless DMX Control

Galvanically Isolated DMX512

Motion and Light Sensors

IP66-Rated, Compact Design

High Power Capacity

Remote Management

Reversible Setup

GPS/GLONASS Synchronization

Benefit

Preserves walls, ceilings, and sacred spaces by eliminating cables

Delivers reliable, high-quality control with RDM support

Adapts lighting to ambient conditions, optimizing efficiency

Durable for all environments; discreet at 84mm x 84mm x 48mm

Supports up to 1000W, suitable for large-scale installations

GSM/GPRS/EDGE enables real-time control and diagnostics via QULON

Complies with heritage regulations, minimizing disruption

Ensures precise timing for complex, multi-fixture setups

Transforming Sacred Spaces

The MONARQ Mini blends cutting-edge technology with deep respect for tradition, making it the ideal choice for religious and heritage lighting. Whether illuminating a cathedral’s stained glass or creating a warm glow in a village chapel, it delivers reliable, tailored solutions that enhance worship and community. Its wireless, reversible design and intuitive controls ensure sacred spaces remain untouched yet beautifully lit.

Explore the MONARQ Mini at Sundrax Architectural Lighting or contact our team at sales@sundrax.com or Contact us via Whatsapp +44 (0)20 3868 9976 to discuss your project. Schedule a demo to discover how this solution can elevate your sacred space with heritage-sensitive lighting.

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