Acoustic ceiling performance meets immersive star shimmer

StarEFX PULSE is a fibre optic star ceiling panel that delivers two outcomes in a single product: acoustic sound absorption and human-centric sensory lighting. Designed for architects, interior designers, and specifiers working on healthcare, childcare, sensory, de-escalation, and commercial environments where both acoustic performance and atmosphere are critical.

How it works

Each PULSE panel contains 40 individually addressable LED-driven fibre optic points powered by 2 LED engines, producing a realistic, calming star shimmer effect. Panels connect via Wi-Fi or wired LAN and integrate with the LightEFX Human Centric Ecosystem for synchronised scene control — coordinating with tuneable white downlights, RGB LED strips, EdgeLine cornices, and the DeskLight task lamp through a single touchscreen hub and app.

Acoustic performance

  • Sound absorption coefficient: aw = 0.25 (H)
  • Sound Absorption Class: Class E
  • Tested to: ISO 354 / ISO 11654

Fire performance

  • Panel substrate tested to AS ISO 9705-2003 (R2016)
  • No flashover — no ceiling ignition — no burning droplets

Technical specifications

  • Fibre points per panel: 40
  • LED engines per panel: 2
  • Power draw: 1.2W per panel
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi or wired LAN
  • App scenes and animations: 150+
  • Daisy-chain: up to 24 panels from a single 12V power supply (GPO required)
  • Standard size: 1200 × 600mm — compatible with A24 suspended ceiling grid
  • Modes: Standalone white shimmer, or Controller mode with colour and animation via wireless remote
  • Control: LightEFX app and optional wall-mounted touchpad

Applications

PULSE is specified for spaces where comfort, emotional regulation, sensory engagement, or brand identity are design priorities:

  • Healthcare — patient rooms, waiting areas, paediatric wards, rehabilitation and aged care
  • Childcare — sensory rooms, sleep and rest spaces, activity areas
  • De-escalation rooms — controllable transition from calm to engaging lighting on demand
  • Home theatre and media rooms — immersive cinematic atmosphere
  • Hospitality — hotel lobbies, spa, wellness, and dining environments
  • Commercial and workplace — breakout areas, wellness rooms, boardrooms

Installation

Panels install as ceiling tiles in a standard 1200×600mm A24 suspended grid system, or are fixed directly to drywall using 6 plaster screws. Low voltage cable connects each panel in a daisy-chain. A single GPO powers up to 24 panels. Optional control module enables remote colour and animation control.

Part of the LightEFX Human Centric Ecosystem

PULSE integrates with StarEFX MATRIX panels, the Altair suspended acoustic panel, RGBCCT Downlights, EdgeLine Cornices, EdgeLine Skirtings, RGBCW LED strips, and the DeskLight task lamp — all synchronised through a central touchscreen hub for coordinated scene control across rooms or entire facilities.

→ Download PULSE Spec Sheet (PDF)

→ Contact our team to discuss your project, layout, and integration requirements