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PFX Systems
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PFX Lighting Control System
The powerful all-digital PFX Lighting Control System from Futronix is one of the most advanced lighting control systems available for hi-end installations such as exclusive hotel and leading commercial buildings.
Accurate, quiet in operation and highly reliable, PFX lighting control systems provide cost effective management of lighting usage combined with increased functionality. The PFX Lighting Control System also interfaces with building management and security systems, and can be programmed to operate with other building automation systems.
PFX lighting control systems are built around a range of standard-sized PFX chassis, each with its’ own intelligence. This modular approach makes PFX systems of unlimited size and complexity easy to specify, install and commission, and simple to maintain in operation.
The PFX Lighting Control System is designed to control dimming for:
- airports
- offices
- convention centers
- cinemas
- conference facilities
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- places of worship
- restaurants
- cruise ships
- control rooms
- broadcast studios, etc.
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Futronix has completed a wide variety of PFX System commercial lighting installations in over 50 countries –
including the world’s tallest and most expensive hotel, the ‘World’s Best Hotel’, and the largest conference
center and shopping complex in Asia.
PFX Systems have been selected by leading companies such as Hilton Hotels, Sofitel Hotels, Sheraton Group
, Grand Hyatt Hotels, Peninsula Hotels, Honeywell, Honeywell Aviation, Daewoo Heavy Industries (Shipbuilding),
Hyundai Industries (Shipbuilding), Daimler Chrysler, Siemens, Microsoft and IMAX.
System programming is simple with the remote control, a PC laptop, or the Futronix Home-Icon© TFT Colour Touch Screen
Controller.The in-built timer can schedule selected scenes for atmosphere, special events, or security.
Installed in a remote location, the PFX Lighting Control System is operated by (optional) remote control or wall-mounted switch
Installation
Installation out of sight means that equipment, wiring and accessory components can be arranged for easy cabling, installation
and programming, at the same time simplifying inspection and maintenance. Throughout an installation the X-BUS® control cable is
‘daisy-chained’ from one switch panel to the next, minimizing cabling and simplifying maintenance. Each switch panel can then be
configured at installation to operate a single zone or any number of zones, or to act as a master to them all.
Programming and Setting Up by Remote Control
Programming and setting up of all parameters can be done by remote control, from the (optional) remote control handset, PC laptop or
Home-Icon Colour Touch Screen Controller. This keeps switch panels simple and clean.
Remote Control Handset
Dimming levels, master raise and lower, fade rate and sleep timer duration can all be programmed and selected from the convenient
(optional) remote control, and lighting levels can be temporarily adjusted without storing them. A major benefit of the remote control is in commissioning and programming of systems where the PFX System dimming equipment and the lighting are some distance apart.
Any element of the system can be programmed using the remote control handset, eliminating the need to carry around a laptop vulnerable
to damage or theft.
Remote control units for the PFX Lighting Control System are available with 2 levels of capability –
limited reprogramming is available from the basic [20 key] RC20 unit, while advanced programming can be performed with the [50 key] RC50 unit.
Both remote controls offer password protection, meaning that after handover property management or staff can make an alteration to lighting –
either temporary or permanent – using only the remote control unit (no laptop required), while the commissioning engineer can set access priority
levels and limits to reprogramming.
I-Phone Connectivity
Use your iPhone or iPod touch to take control of Futronix dimmers and other home electronics devices. Your choice of scenes can be selected
from the menus or automatically using one key MACRO commands. Eliminate that cluttered mess of remotes, by consolidating all your remotes
into one single i-Phone application. Select your favorite lighting scenes, close the blinds, power up the surround sound system, turn up the volume
and flip through channels using one of these Futronix compatible devices.
 
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Home-Icon® Color Touch Screen Controller
The PFX Lighting Control System can also be controlled remotely from Home-Icon Color Touch Screen controller which links PFX dimmers together and provides for multiple functions, with one-touch macros to run pre-set ‘environments’ for lighting control and for whole-building
ambient control. The Home Icon timer comes with a 365 day astronomical timer which has the capability for special events and holidays.
Timer
The PFX Lighting Control System’s in-built 7-day 24-hour timer is separate from the Home-Icon or PC timer and acts with or instead of them.
It can be programmed to select any scene at any time or day of the week – up to 70 different events each week (10 per day), for any circuit.
Commercial uses include programming a building’s daily lighting schedules to switch circuits on and off and adjust levels, setting up ‘special
event’ programming and lighting displays, and programming lighting for security requirements.
Switch Plates
Outstation switch plates can be used as multi-location switches to select scenes in any or all areas or rooms. Designed to complement contemporary commercial décor, stylish Futronix switch plates are hand-finished 2mm solid metal in polished brass, polished or brushed
stainless steel, and white powder-coated brass with engraved logo. Now available is the elegant new Futronix ‘Eclipse’® Glass range of switch
plates and accessories. Switch plates are standard single gang UK size.
Security Sequence
A lighting sequence lasting a few minutes or many hours can be programmed – automatically sequencing through pre-set scenes and displaying
each one for any variable length of time – to light specific areas at selected times, or to give the impression that the property is occupied.
Display
The PFX Lighting Control System can be programmed to create subtle or dramatic lighting displays by linking a series of scenes and programming
the duration and fade rate. Commercial uses include architectural exterior or interior lighting, special events, retail displays and exhibitions.
LED / Fluorescent dimming
8 channels of 1-10v industry standard led / fluorescent dimming control are available via an optional card (either an internal card which is pre-wired
if ordered with the PFX System, or a wall-mounted add-on unit), and each of the 8 channels can control up to 30 fluorescent ballasts. More cards can
be added as necessary. A relay switching unit is available to provide ‘positive on/off switching’ supply power to the ballasts.
DMX and colour LED dimming
The DMX interface allows designers to add colourful and ‘bright white’ LED effects to a lighting scene as a discrete background element. As the only
effective control of colour LED lighting, the DMX 512 interface addresses the latest low energy, high output LED design trends while fitting easily into
existing Futronix lighting control systems.
Specialist Lamps
Futronix DSD® sinewave dimmers are designed for controlling modern halide lamps such as LED, SON, and Metal Halide. Using patented technology,
this range of dimmers varies the amplitude of a reconstructed mains sine wave according to the level of dimming required.
Expansion and Zones
The PFX System can be programmed to create any number of lighting zones, where a zone corresponds to a room or area. PFX System dimmers can
be used to build a system with just a few channels or several thousand – virtually unlimited in size. Standard size PFX chassis, each with its own
intelligence, come supplied with the option of 6, 8, 12, 16 or 32 channels of dimming on board.
Partitioning
Large areas such as ballrooms or conference rooms can also be partitioned into smaller function rooms, each with its’ own independent controls.
Futronix PFX dimmer racks are typically located in separate DB (distribution board) rooms with input from switch plates located in the rooms and
service areas. Using automatic or manually-controlled partition position switches (see installation guide), lighting for each smaller area or combination
of areas can be controlled as though it was one room, with full scene setting capability.
X_BUS® protocol
X-BUS allows all power and data to be sent down a single multi-stranded cable, daisy-chained to each switch plate in turn. This means less cabling and
installation, with greater reliability due to fewer components and connections, easier terminations, and more robust cable. The PFX’s X-BUS protocol is
an especially useful feature for lighting control for large pillarless areas such as ballrooms or exhibition halls.
Commercial Quality & Durability
For commercial or residential projects with comprehensive dimming requirements, the PFX System’s all-digital design and commercial build-quality
assures extremely reliable, trouble-free operation. Easy to install, highly reliable, and able to cope with lamp wattage changes, short-circuits, overloads
and wiring alterations, PFX Systems are designed and fabricated for rugged commercial use. The PFX System dimmer features generously rated heatsinks,
a very high level of short circuit protection, and robust construction. Futronix designs and manufactures all of its own products, guaranteeing superior quality
, proven reliability and extended life.
Backward Compatibility
Since 1994, when Futronix first introduced the digital dimmer, all Futronix products have been designed to be fully compatible both backwards & forwards.
In addition to the reliability provided by Futronix advanced all-digital design and superb build quality, Futronix policy of always maintaining backward compatibility
means that a substantial investment in a dimming system will retain its value over the years, with maintenance, service and spare parts always available.
Energy
Dimming lighting saves energy. The PFX System creates an energy efficient lighting environment, with up to 98% of unused lighting energy saved through dimming
, and bulb life prolonged by 30% or more because fading a lamp digitally is gentler on the filament than just switching it on or off.
Windows Software
Programming/operating software runs under Microsoft Windows® using an RS485 interface. Any circuit can be set as any physical channel and programmed to be
on any phase, in any zone or set as a switching or dimming channel. For each scene the circuits can be programmed, temporarily re-adjusted, modified, set for
on/off switching and block downloaded/uploaded.
PFX System lighting control for luxury residences
In addition to commercial applications, the PFX System also provides the perfect ‘one-touch’ solution for whole house lighting control for luxury homes, and can
control many other programmable home automation features including air conditioning and heating, audio visual equipment, curtains – even water features.
The PFX System is ideal for multi-zone dimming control for a luxury residence and grounds, PFX dimmers feature operational flexibility, security, and ease of
operation via remote control, laptop or the Home-Icon* TFT Colour Touch Screen Controller (*multiple functions and macros to run pre-set environments are available when a Home-Icon controller is connected to the PFX System).
Typically, separate PFX System controllers - one or more per floor – are linked by an RS485 network to a colour touch screen. Switch plates are located in
all rooms, with master switch panels located beside main doorways. Additional master switch panels can be installed wherever desired. Customer requirements
for controlling fans and demisters, or curtains, blinds and screens - even Home Cinema and AV equipment - are easily satisfied.
For residential applications, a convenient sleep delay feature for bedrooms switches off lights after a pre-set delay of up to 2 hours, and the timer can be set to fade
up bedroom lights in the morning with a ‘wake-up’ scene. ‘Welcome’ scenes – which automatically switch on selected house lights for your return home –
or security settings – can be programmed, as well as temporary settings for entertaining.
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PFX SYSTEM FEATURES
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All digital control – each PFX dimmer contains the latest generation controller and hard-fired digital dimmer circuits
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Programmable scenes (20 per area standard, expandable to 120 with Home-Icon)
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3 phase dimming or switching
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4 selectable dimming curves
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Each channel can be set to be a switching only (non-dimming) circuit
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1024 step fade resolution for all fade and cross-fade functions
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Variable fade rates from 0.5 seconds to 2 hours (to gradually turn lights on/off)
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4 data buses including:
- X bus
- RS485
- RS232
- DMX (option)
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No minimum load on any channel
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Multi-zoning 256 zones in one local area
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15 room multi-partition control
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Mains voltage compensation
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Voltage stabilization
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24-hr 7-day built-in event timer (battery backed)
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Occupancy detection
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Daylight balancing
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Low noise operation - audible noise from a 16 channel 10A dimmer fully loaded at 50% is less than 30db @ 1m
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Energy saving – efficiency <98%
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Programming and operation from:
- remote control handset, infra-red
- PC laptop
- Futronix Home-Icon® TFT Color Touch Screen Controller
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Permanent memory - in the event of a power blackout pre-set scenes are not lost and re-programming of dimmer is not necessary
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Temporary circuit adjustment without save
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Master raise and lower
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Exit Delay & Sleep Timer
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Security settings
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Virtual I/O for control of:
- non-lighting equipment
- audio and video equipment
- curtains, shades, blinds
- water features
- security and alarm systems, etc.
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Direct control of AV systems
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Electrician-friendly installation
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PFX SYSTEM DIMMING RACKS COMPATIBLE WITH HOME-ICON
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Load
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Height, Width, Dept
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PFX-32
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32
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5A
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980 X 980 X 150mm
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PFX-16
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16
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10A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-12
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12
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10A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-8
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8
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10A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-4
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4
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10A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-620
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6
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20A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-720
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7
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20A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-820
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8
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20A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX-340
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3
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40A
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950 X 500 X 110mm
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PFX SYSTEM - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Mains Supply Input
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380-415V ac @ 50/60Hz three phase
270V ac @ 60Hz
200-240V ac @ 50/60Hz single or three phase
110-130V ac @ 50/60Hz single phase
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Dimming Output (no minimum load)
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5, 10, 20 or 40A per channel continuous tungsten, low voltage, halogen, neon/cold
cathode, and fluorescent (high frequency)
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Dimming Output (0-10Volt Optional)
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LED transformers & fluorescent regulation ballasts
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DMX
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Control for colour changing lamps/LEDs & accessories
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Switching Output
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5, 10, 20 or 40A per channel continuous HID, non-dim fluorescent, other loads
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Dimming Unit
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Output devices rated at 40A 1000V peak
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Interference Suppression
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Heavy duty, high inductance chokes 200uS rise time 1.4 mH
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Cable Termination (incoming)
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200A single or three phase switch disconnector
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Protection
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MCB 10A, 20A or 40A type B or C
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Cable Entry - Power
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Bottom of chassis 3 x 51mm + 5 x 25mm
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Cable Entry - Control
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Left side of chassis 20mm + 12mm
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Ambient Temperature
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40ºC maximum, generously rated heatsinks limit internal temperature rise to less than 25°C
above ambient temperature
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Network
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X-bus protocol network switch panel bus, BMS, PC network, RS485, RS232
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Approvals
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Conforms to relevant UL, BS & EN safety standards; CE approval
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PFR SWITCHING RACK
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PFR - 1610
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16
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10A
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PFR - 1210
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12
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10A
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PFR - 810
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8
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10A
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PFR - 620
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6
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20A
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RM-80 Module
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8x2
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10A
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RM-40 Module
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4x2
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10A
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DSD SINE WAVE DIMMER
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DSD - 16
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16
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10A
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DSD - 12
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12
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10A
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DSD - 8
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8
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10A
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DSD - 620
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6
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20A
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different capabilities of the two types of systems.
PFX System provides 14,000 channels of dimming for the
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
Futronix are proud to have been selected to design, fabricate and commission the largest single architectural lighting control system ever built –
a 14,000 channel installation for the prestigious Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. The Burj Al Arab Burj Al Arab is testimony to the flexibility of the PFX System to adapt to the most complex of requirements and meet the highest of standards.
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