Robert Juliat is excited to announce that all its RDM fixtures are MADRIX RADAR compliant and presents it as a solution for its customers to supervise all lighting devices in a remote and smart way.
With the original MADRIX software well-established outside the entertainment industry, MADRIX RADAR was released in 2020 and is specifically tailored and refined for the theatre and architainment markets. This software is designed for remote management, configuration and monitoring of lighting devices compatible with the RDM protocol (Remote Device Management).
Many DMX lighting fixtures are already equipped with RDM protocol enabling two-way communication, not only sending instructions over networks, but also receiving data back from a device. RADAR uses the RDM protocol to make the most of data automatically and efficiently, supervising all lighting fixtures in a single software.
MADRIX RADAR time and cost efficient benefits
– Fast, easy and convenient remote fixture configuration from a single computer.
– Automatic RDM fixture patching by simple drag and drop.
– Data history and reporting with access to all records.
– Fully automatic 24/7 device monitoring with automatic email notifications.
All ROBERT JULIAT RDM fixtures are MADRIX RADAR-ready
Robert Juliat fixtures can be set up, controlled and monitored in full, on all parameters, using the RADAR software running on a single computer. This means that any configuration can be performed conveniently from a computer instead of requiring direct access to the devices themselves, in the truss for instance.
In addition, every single Robert Juliat RDM-compliant fixture will act as a dongle to fully unlock all features and benefits of the RADAR system. As such, customers of new RJ RDM fixtures automatically receive those benefits for free.
Whilst other brands of lighting fixtures can also be recognised by RADAR, and some parameters set (e.g. mode and DMX address), the advanced features of monitoring, firmware updates or sending files are not accessible without a licence. Purchasing a licence will unlock the software features to any other type of fixture.
ROBERT JULIAT approved to licence RADAR software
RADAR licences to expand a lighting system beyond RJ RDM fixtures can now be obtained directly from Robert Juliat at www.robertjuliat.com and all of their trade dealers.
“RDM has been long established,” says Robert Juliat’s Customer Service Manager, Thierry Dupont. “MADRIX RADAR takes it to the next level with effortless fixture addressing, fully automatic 24/7 device monitoring during operation, and automatic notifications. New capabilities based on the Firmware Transfer Control (FTC) will allow users to leverage existing standards even more, ensuring smooth workflows and reducing downtime.”
Christian Hertel, Business Development at MADRIX, is very enthusiastic about the new arrangement: “We are thrilled about this cooperation and confident that it will deliver immense value to customers. With the brand-new FTC functions, users can now upload firmware to RDM fixtures and devices directly via RADAR using standard RDM technology. This is a true game changer — one software that can handle it all. Industry standards like RDM are made for our industry.”
Robert Katheras, RADAR Lead Developer, concludes: “I’m very happy that we have found a strong and reliable partner in Robert Juliat, a team that shares and supports our vision and our commitment to open, future-proof technologies. I’m really looking forward to combining our technical strengths to develop a smooth but powerful system.
“We are working closely together to ensure the best possible integration of hardware and software so that all users can fully benefit from the capabilities of the RDM protocol.
By coordinating our implementations, validating against shared test setups, and focusing on clean, standards-compliant communication, we aim to provide easy setups and monitoring of RDM equipment.”
For more information on Robert Juliat, details on licencing MADRIX RADAR, and RJ’s full range of lighting solutions, visit www.robertjuliat.com
More info on MADRIX RADAR can be found at www.MADRIX.com
