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The mounting rails and fastening lugs are used for secure serial mounting of several Effect

panels, see figure below.

Connect the units to be controlled via suitable DMX or RJ45 data cable to the device. A max‐

imum of 30 devices may be serially connected to each serial port of the controller. The cable

length in a series connection for DMX operation should not exceed 100 metres.

Installation and starting up

 

 

Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII

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Summary of Contents for Stairville Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII

Page 1: ...Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII effect panel 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 01 04 2019 ID 461500...

Page 3: ...Safety instructions 10 3 Features 16 4 Installation and starting up 17 5 Connections and controls 21 6 Operating 25 6 1 Menu overview 30 6 2 Functions in 8 channel mode 31 6 3 Functions in 480 channe...

Page 4: ...8 Technical specifications 40 9 Plug and connection assignment 43 10 Troubleshooting 45 11 Cleaning 47 12 Protecting the environment 48 Table of contents effect panel 4...

Page 5: ...available 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 develo...

Page 6: ...d 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 Per...

Page 7: ...d italics 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...

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

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII 9...

Page 10: ...ry or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and hav...

Page 11: ...ke Never let children unattended use electrical devices DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present Completely disconnect...

Page 12: ...e to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a regis tered electrician WARNING Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light sour...

Page 13: ...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 Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII 13...

Page 14: ...ifications 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 ou...

Page 15: ...ult 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 NO...

Page 16: ...plying further devices n Robust aluminium die cast housing n variably positionable bracket with various mounting options n the supplied fastening strap allows to connect devices stably to each other F...

Page 17: ...ing the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the product against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material su...

Page 18: ...the illuminated surface must be more than 1 5 m 19 7in Provide sufficient ventilation The ambient temperature must always be below 40 C 104 F The horizontally movable and swivelling mounting bracket...

Page 19: ...onnect the units to be controlled via suitable DMX or RJ45 data cable to the device A max imum of 30 devices may be serially connected to each serial port of the controller The cable length in a serie...

Page 20: ...s off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer Ins...

Page 21: ...5 Connections and controls Connections and controls Pixel Panel 440 RGB MKII 21...

Page 22: ...to control the device via computer controller 4 DMX INPUT DMX input 3 and 5 pin to control the device via DMX 5 Display SIGNAL Indicator LED This LED lights up on incoming signal MENU Activates the ma...

Page 23: ...e by one 6 POWER OUT Lockable Power Twist output socket to supply further devices 7 ARTNET OUT RJ45 output for connecting additional ArtNet or KlingNet enabled devices via data cable 8 DMX OUTPUT DMX...

Page 24: ...10 Mounting lug for connecting multiple devices together 11 Horizontally movable and swivelling mounting bracket Connections and controls effect panel 24...

Page 25: ...rtNet Press MENU 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 prog...

Page 26: ...is controlled via DMX Press MENU and use the buttons UP and DOWN to select the option DMX CH Mode Con firm with ENTER to open the DMX CH Mode menu Use UP or DOWN to specify the desired DMX mode n 8CH...

Page 27: ...mode use UP or DOWN to specify the desired DMX address in a range from 001 032 Confirm to save the new setting with ENTER With MENU you return to the previous menu level This menu offers you the optio...

Page 28: ...to open 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 setti...

Page 29: ...ve configuration Press MENU 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 mode With...

Page 30: ...6 1 Menu overview Operating effect panel 30...

Page 31: ...effect slow fast 3 0 255 Intensity red LED 0 100 4 0 255 Intensity green LED 0 100 5 0 255 Intensity blue LED 0 100 6 0 15 Without function 16 31 Show programme 01 32 47 Show programme 02 48 63 Show...

Page 32: ...gramme 08 144 159 Show programme 09 160 175 Show programme 10 176 191 Show programme 11 192 207 Show programme 12 208 223 Show programme 13 224 239 Show programme 14 240 255 Show programme 15 7 0 15 W...

Page 33: ...rogramme 20 96 111 Show programme 21 112 127 Show programme 22 128 143 Show programme 23 144 159 Show programme 24 160 175 Show programme 25 176 191 Show programme 26 192 207 Show programme 27 208 223...

Page 34: ...Functions in 480 channel mode Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Intensity red LED 1 0 100 2 0 255 Intensity green LED 1 0 100 3 0 255 Intensity blue LED 1 0 100 4 0 255 Intensity red LED 2 0 100 5 0 255...

Page 35: ...0 255 Intensity blue LED 160 0 100 6 4 Network connection For operation via ArtNet first Install the necessary software on your PC Windows or Mac with fixed IP address Connect the device s to the con...

Page 36: ...Connect the controller to your PC The software automatically recognizes all connected devices Operating effect panel 36...

Page 37: ...s where high voltages may be present Completely disconnect the device from the power supply before you open or remove covers Mount all covers and attach them firmly before connecting the device again...

Page 38: ...board 1 Make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains and completely cooled down 2 Open the housing by loosening the four Phillips screws on both front sides of the housing and remove the...

Page 39: ...oove of the front panel sits correctly in the guide rail of the device 6 Reattach the side covers of the unit to both front sides of the housing and secure them with the four corresponding Phillips sc...

Page 40: ...robe effect 0 25 Hz Control protocols DMX 512 Control ArtNet DMX Number of DMX channels 8 480 Input connections Voltage supply 1 lockable Power Twist input socket DMX control 1 XLR chassis socket 3 pi...

Page 41: ...t 5 pin ArtNet control 1 RJ45 output socket Power consumption 90 W Operating supply voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 mm 20 mm 3 15 A 250 V slow blow Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging tri...

Page 42: ...onditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Type Wall decoration Rechargeable battery operation No Housing colour black Further information Technical specifications effect...

Page 43: ...cket 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...

Page 44: ...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 se...

Page 45: ...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 In the following we list a few common problems that may occur dur...

Page 46: ...ables for proper con nection 2 Check the address settings and the DMX polarity 3 Try using another DMX controller 4 Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may ca...

Page 47: ...operating 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...

Page 48: ...he 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 h...

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