Cinema aisle lighting at IMAX Traumpalast Leonberg.
Around 450 metres of SL1 illuminated stair nosing guide visitors through the dark IMAX auditorium at Traumpalast Leonberg, Germany. Integrated row indicators, mitred profile joints, DMX lighting scenes and coordinated normal and backup operation bring step and seat-row identification into one system.
Make the steps visible while keeping the auditorium dark.
Visitors need to identify steps and seat rows even when the house lights are very low. The aisle lighting must provide those visual cues without distracting from the screen.
The challenge extended beyond the installation’s scale. Around 450 metres of light line had to follow several changes of direction, accommodate row indicators and respond to the cinema’s operating modes.
Illuminated stair nosings shaped to the auditorium.
The stepped aisles change direction several times. Profiles were made to length and mitred at each change of direction to match the actual step layout.
DMX scenes for screenings, with coordinated backup operation.
The installation supports several operating modes. Brightness is controlled centrally through DMX, with manual adjustment also available directly at the dimmers.
Power supplies and circuit allocation were coordinated for normal and backup operation in this particular installation.
The installed system at a glance.
450 metres of light line with a restrained visual effect.
Large-scale aisle lighting that stays discreet during the film.
The completed installation combines continuous step-edge marking, integrated row indicators and scene-based dimming. The electrical and geometric requirements of a large auditorium are resolved without making the light lines dominate the space.
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Questions about the IMAX Leonberg installation
Which LED step profile was installed?
The project uses approximately 450 metres of SL1 LED step profiles.
How were the angled aisle steps handled?
SL1 profiles were made to length and mitred wherever the steps change direction.
Were row indicators integrated?
Yes. The row indicators are integrated directly into the step profiles to assist seat finding.
How is the installation controlled?
Brightness is controlled centrally through DMX. Manual adjustment is also possible directly at the dimmers.
Is the system designed for backup power?
Yes. Power supplies, circuits and operating modes were coordinated for normal and backup power in this project.
Start with a photograph, drawing or auditorium layout.
We review profiles, lighting effect, row indicators, controls and backup operation together, from an individual aisle to a complete auditorium. For international projects, the supply package and local installation interfaces are agreed to suit the scope.