GLOBAL: Robert Juliat has announced a strategic partnership with MADRIX, to the effect that all its RDM-enabled fixtures are now fully compliant with MADRIX RADAR, offering customers an advanced, streamlined solution for remote device supervision and intelligent monitoring. The integration allows users to configure, manage and monitor all Robert Juliat RDM fixtures via a single computer, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency for both theatre and ‘architainment’ applications.

“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.”

MADRIX RADAR, introduced in 2020 as a dedicated tool for the entertainment and architectural lighting sectors, is designed for remote configuration and continuous monitoring of any RDM-compatible lighting device. The software leverages the two-way communication capabilities of the RDM protocol to automatically collect, process and display device data, consolidating the entire fixture ecosystem into one central platform. Benefits include rapid remote fixture configuration, drag-and-drop RDM patching, full data logging, and around-the-clock device monitoring with automated email alerts for potential issues.

Robert Juliat’s complete portfolio of RDM fixtures is fully RADAR-ready, enabling users to access and adjust every parameter without direct physical access to the luminaires. Each RJ RDM-compliant fixture also serves as a hardware dongle, instantly unlocking the full capabilities of MADRIX RADAR at no additional cost. While other manufacturers’ fixtures can be recognised and partially configured, advanced monitoring features, firmware transfer, and file management require a licence.

In tow, Robert Juliat has also been appointed an approved supplier of MADRIX RADAR licences, which can now be obtained directly from the company and its dealer network.

Christian Hertel, Business Development at MADRIX, expressed his enthusiasm about the new arrangement, as he stated, “We are thrilled about this cooperation and confident that it will deliver immense value to customers. MADRIX RADAR is the leading RDM monitoring software tool; and with the brand-new FTC functions, users can now upload firmware to RDM fixtures and devices directly via MADRIX 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.”