Good coffee may bring people through the door, but the atmosphere encourages them to stay. At Coffee Concepts in Amsterdam, a flexible lighting system adds colour and character to the interior while supporting the warm, relaxed identity of the café. Built around locally roasted coffee, fresh food, books and community, the café offers visitors a comfortable place to meet, work or unwind.
The lighting complements this experience by adding another layer to the interior. Rather than relying on a single static setting, the system allows the team to adjust the colour and brightness to create the right mood throughout the day.
Flexible Lighting for Different Moments
A café’s atmosphere naturally changes between the morning rush, quiet afternoons and social moments later in the day. The DMX-controlled lighting installation makes it possible to adapt the space accordingly.
The system can provide bright and welcoming illumination during daytime service or introduce warmer colours and lower brightness levels for a more intimate atmosphere. Smooth dimming and precise RGBW control ensure that each transition feels comfortable and consistent.
The LTECH Control Solution
The lighting installation combines an LTECH 24 V LED driver, a DMX/RDM decoder and an EX8 wall-mounted touch panel. Together, these components provide dependable power, precise control and an intuitive interface for everyday use.
LM-240-24-G4 LED Driver
The LM-240-24-G4 provides a stable 24 V output with a maximum power of 240 W. It forms the reliable foundation of the lighting installation, supplying the connected LED lighting during daily operation.
LT-820-5A DMX/RDM Decoder
The LT-820-5A DMX/RDM decoder translates the DMX control signal into precise constant-voltage output for the RGBW lighting.
Its four output channels support independent colour control, while selectable 8-bit or 16-bit resolution enables smooth dimming and accurate transitions. The integrated OLED display also makes addressing and configuration more convenient during installation and maintenance.
EX8 RGBW Touch Panel
The EX8 wall panel gives the Coffee Concepts team direct control over the lighting without requiring specialist programming knowledge.
Using the full-colour touch slider, staff can select colours, adjust brightness and recall saved scenes. The panel supports four independently controllable zones, making it possible to coordinate different parts of the lighting installation or control them together.
Simple Control, Flexible Atmosphere
The Coffee Concepts project demonstrates how dynamic lighting can enhance a hospitality interior without making everyday operation complicated. Behind the scenes, the LED driver and DMX decoder provide reliable and precise performance. At the front end, the EX8 panel keeps control simple and accessible.
The result is a flexible lighting environment that can change with the rhythm of the café supporting bright mornings, relaxed afternoons and atmospheric moments through one intuitive control system.