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Set up Aurora Pro with Network Distribution Boxes (NDBs) and Power Top-Ups
5 A Power Top-Ups and Power-T’s are required to extend the LED pixels per port
limit on Network Distribution Boxes (NDBs) beyond 80-100.
NDBs can be programmed in 8- or 16-port modes, supporting 460 and 230 LED
pixels per port respectively. A single NDB supports 1000 LED pixels maximum, even
with Power Top-Ups.
Required Components
• Aurora Pro with NDB(s)
• LED pixels
• Power-T(s)
• 5 A Power Top-Up(s)
Method
1. Install Aurora Pro with an NDB(s), using the above instructions. Aurora Pro and
NDBs must be contained in an outdoor enclosure for outdoor installations. Refer
to the
Aurora Product Guide
for outdoor accessories.
2. Configure the NDBs. See
Configure a Network Distribution Box (NDB)
above
for details.
3. Power Aurora Pro and any power supply OFF. Connect the Power-T(s) to each 5
A Power Top-Up.
4. Connect the Power-T/5 A Power Top-Up(s) to the end of each LED pixel strand
installed in step 1.
5. Connect additional Power-T/5 A Power Top-Ups and LED pixel strands, not
exceeding 80-100 LED pixels per Power Top-Up or the LED pixel limit per port
specified during NDB configuration.
6. Power Aurora Pro and any NDB power supply ON. NDBs must be powered
ON either before or at the same time as Aurora Pro to load configuration data
properly. NDBs cannot be powered ON after Aurora Pro.
7. Connect an audio input to Aurora Pro and calibrate audio using the Aurora
Mobile App Audio Settings. Refer to
Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs
for
details.
8. Refer to
Configure the Aurora Mobile App
to begin customizing your light show.
80-100 LED Pixels
5A Power Top-Up
80-100 LED Pixels
Power-T
NDB
Fig. 13: Aurora Pro with NDB(s) and Power Top-Ups
