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Plug and connection assignment

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐

ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug

fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a

short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please

refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Pin

Configuration

1

Ground, shielding

2

Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)

3

Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

Introduction

DMX connections

Plug and connection assignment

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Stairville LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII

Page 1: ...LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII controller user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 12 02 2019 ID 449740 V3...

Page 3: ...tions 9 3 Features 16 4 Installation and starting up 17 5 Connections and controls 23 6 Operating 28 6 1 Menu overview 33 6 2 Functions in 10 channel DMX mode 34 6 3 Functions in 55 channel DMX mode 3...

Page 4: ...9 Cleaning 41 10 Protecting the environment 42 Table of contents controller 4...

Page 5: ...ailable to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous developm...

Page 6: ...rd search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Pe...

Page 7: ...talics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will fi...

Page 8: ...result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage...

Page 9: ...ial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their sa...

Page 10: ...vice if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a pro tective...

Page 11: ...NOTICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 11...

Page 12: ...cifications of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low o...

Page 13: ...t in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire NOTI...

Page 14: ...he coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor prote...

Page 15: ...NOTICE Compatible devices The device may only be used with Stairville Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII item no 449739 Safety instructions LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 15...

Page 16: ...tocols DMX 10 55 channels ArtNet 4x480 channels RDM n Operating modes Stand Alone 30 programmes Master slave n In and outputs DMX RJ45 ArtNet n Operating via buttons and display on the unit n Lockable...

Page 17: ...s each with two slots for wall or ceiling mounting mounting hardware not included Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Connect the units to...

Page 18: ...The following figures show the connection configuration of the pixel strips in the various oper ating modes Connection examples Master Slave operation Installation and starting up controller 18...

Page 19: ...Control via ArtNet Installation and starting up LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 19...

Page 20: ...Control via DMX Installation and starting up controller 20...

Page 21: ...error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Installation and...

Page 22: ...following figure shows the maximum permissible cable lengths A maximum of four Stair ville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII may be connected per output Notes on wiring Installation and starting up controlle...

Page 23: ...5 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 23...

Page 24: ...ply of further units 3 Fuse holder 4 Switch Main switch to turn the device on and off 5 Safety cable eyelet 6 MODE Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items Closes an opened sub menu 7 EN...

Page 25: ...P Increases the displayed value by one 10 DOWN Decreases the displayed value by one 11 SIGNAL Indicator LED This LED lights up on incoming signal Connections and controls LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII...

Page 26: ...Rear panel Connections and controls controller 26...

Page 27: ...ut to control other devices via ArtNet 15 DMX OUT DMX output 3 and 5 pin for connecting additional DMX devices in a DMX universe 16 Outputs RJ45 outputs for controlling the pixel strips via LAN cable...

Page 28: ...r ArtNet Press MODE and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the Auto Mode option Confirm with ENTER to open the Auto Mode menu Here you can activate one of 30 available show programmes and set the p...

Page 29: ...desired DMX address in a range from 001 512 and press ENTER to confirm the new setting ENTER If more than one Pixel Rail driver are used each device uses 8 DMX channels The first controller for exampl...

Page 30: ...you determine the length and thus the number of possible pixel strips per output Press MODE and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the Length option Confirm with ENTER to open the Length menu Use U...

Page 31: ...the Network Settings menu Use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the desired option and confirm with ENTER Adjust the displayed value with UP and DOWN and press Enter to confirm each new setting ENTER...

Page 32: ...ter slave configuration Press MODE and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the Slave Mode option Confirm with ENTER and use UP and DOWN to select the YES option Then the device operates in Slave mod...

Page 33: ...6 1 Menu overview Operating LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 33...

Page 34: ...0 100 6 0 255 Automatic programme 1 multi colour effect The last effect will be played automatically 7 0 255 Automatic programme 2 colour effect The colour can be selected with CH9 The last effect wil...

Page 35: ...colour can be selected with CH9 The last effect will be played automatically 5 0 255 Programme speed slow fast 6 0 255 Colour selection for colour effect in the automatic programme 7 0 255 Microphone...

Page 36: ...our PC Windows or Mac with fixed IP address Connect the pixel rail strips to the controller and switch it on Give the con troller an IP address corresponding to the ArtNet settings Set the subnet mask...

Page 37: ...Input connections DMX control XLR chassis sockets 3 and 5 pin ArtNet control RJ45 Voltage supply Power Twist Output connections DMX control XLR chassis sockets 3 and 5 pin ArtNet control RJ45 Control...

Page 38: ...0 W Operating supply voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 5 A 250 V fast acting Protection class IP20 Dimensions W H D 305 mm 230 mm 65 mm Weight 2 5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C...

Page 39: ...et the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for D...

Page 40: ...t The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling Pin Assignment 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold 3 Signal DMX hot 4 unused second connection DMX 5 unused s...

Page 41: ...erating environment damp smoky or particularly dirty environ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components n Clean with a dry soft cloth n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a s...

Page 42: ...the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal...

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