Artistic License notes that its Rail-Switch remote control product has undergone a significant upgrade. Rail-Switch provides 6 DMX/RDM controlled mains voltage relays in DIN rail format, enabling automated switching of a broad range of devices. The product now features prominent LED indicators for data, power, RDM locate and individual relay state, plus three different operational modes.
More details from Artistic Licence (www.ArtisticLicence.com):
Rail-Switch is configurable using RDM (remote device management). This is particularly useful in enabling the start address of each relay to be set individually. RDM also enables the user to select the desired operational mode: preset, data loss or test.
Preset mode
It is possible to pre-program Rail-Switch such that it can be installed without a DMX controller. Rail-Switch has 8 preset memories which can be used to record different on/off combinations of the six relay outputs.
Data loss mode
This mode is intended to be used when Rail-Switch is being controlled by DMX (i.e. when it is not running in preset mode). The data loss programming determines what Rail-Switch should do if DMX is lost for more than 2.5 seconds. It can be selected to play one of the 8 presets or hold the last state. If DMX returns, the control is immediately returned.
Test mode
In test mode, all the outputs are either off or on. This can be useful during show commissioning or rehearsals.
Rail-Switch uses electromechanical relays that are rated for 8A at 240 VAC when switching non-inductive loads. The product can be used to drive inductive loads, or those with high inrush currents, so long as external surge protection is added.
Applications include animatronics, fog machines, theatre practicals, cue lights and video remote control.
