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PixLite T8-S Mk2 User Manual V211013

PixLite T8-S Mk2 User Manual

Hardware Rev 1.0

Содержание xLite T8-S Mk2

Страница 1: ... 1 www advateklights com PixLite T8 S Mk2 User Manual V211013 PixLite T8 S Mk2 User Manual Hardware Rev 1 0 ...

Страница 2: ...Connections 15 5 1 Supplying Power 15 5 2 Control Data 15 5 3 Connecting the Transmitter to Receivers 16 5 4 Expanded Mode 17 6 Network Configuration 18 6 1 Network Layout 18 6 2 IP Addressing 19 6 2 1 Using a Router 19 6 2 2 Using a Switch Direct 20 6 2 3 Forcing the Default IP Address 21 7 Operation 22 7 1 Start up 22 7 2 Sending Data 22 7 3 Outputs 22 7 4 Hardware Test Pattern 22 8 Firmware Upd...

Страница 3: ...ser Manual V211013 9 2 Mechanical Specifications 26 9 3 Fault Protection 27 10 Troubleshooting 28 10 1 LED Codes 28 10 2 No Power Status LEDs On 28 10 3 No Pixel Control 29 10 4 Other Issues 29 10 5 Reset to Factory Defaults 29 11 Disclaimer 30 ...

Страница 4: ...als are then converted back to signals suitable for pixels This system allows the user to distribute a large number of pixels from a centralized pixel controller easily without needing to worry about the typical signal degradation problems The PixLite T8 S Mk2 features an output capacity of up to 96 universes of multicast unicast E1 31 or Art Net data This combined with an advanced feature set and...

Страница 5: ...a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection The plug on the power supply cord is used as the disconnect device so the socket outlet shall be easily accessible Power to the device is protected by a 250V 1A glass fuse F1A L 250V This fuse should only be replaced by someone with proper technical knowledge or instruction For more information on supplying power see Section 5 1 ...

Страница 6: ...ntroller Ensure the countersunk holes on the mounting plates are aligned with the controller s mounting holes 2 Assemble the mounting plates onto the controller using the screws supplied with the mounting kit as shown in Figure 1 below Figure 1 Mounting Plates Assembled to Controller 3 Assemble the unit onto the wall ceiling using four screws of a type suitable for the mounting surface not supplie...

Страница 7: ... 7 www advateklights com PixLite T8 S Mk2 User Manual V211013 Figure 2 Mounting Plates Assembled to Wall Ceiling ...

Страница 8: ...de drill four holes in your mounting plate with a 4 5mm size drill as shown in Figure 3 below Figure 3 Drilling Location Guide 2 From the bottom side of the panel use four M4 machined thread screws to assemble the controller to the panel as shown in Figure 4 below The screws should be 8mm in length plus the thickness of the panel ...

Страница 9: ... 9 www advateklights com PixLite T8 S Mk2 User Manual V211013 Figure 4 Controller Assembled onto Panel ...

Страница 10: ... 1RU height The first option is to mount a single controller in the middle of a rack slot as shown in Figure 5 below Use optional mounting kit part number MNT0201 for this configuration Figure 5 Single Controller Rack Mount The second option is to mount two controllers side by side in a single rack slot as shown in Figure 6 below Use optional mounting kit part number MNT0202 for this configuration...

Страница 11: ...roller Configuration 1 Using the six supplied countersunk screws assemble the two brackets to the controller as shown in Figure 7 below Figure 7 Single Brackets Assembled to Controller 2 Assemble the controller to the 19 rack using the supplied pan head screws washers and nuts as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 below ...

Страница 12: ...er Manual V211013 Figure 8 Nuts Fitted to Rack Figure 9 Single Controller Assembled to Rack 4 3 2 Dual Controller Configuration 1 Using the twelve supplied countersunk screws assemble the two brackets to the controller as shown in Figure 10 below ...

Страница 13: ...S Mk2 User Manual V211013 Figure 10 Dual Brackets Assembled to Controller 2 Assemble the controller to the 19 rack using the supplied pan head screws washers and nuts as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 below Figure 11 Nuts Fitted to Rack ...

Страница 14: ... 14 www advateklights com PixLite T8 S Mk2 User Manual V211013 Figure 12 Dual Controller Assembled to Rack ...

Страница 15: ...ld be connected to the AC mains supply The IEC input socket on the rear of the enclosure as shown in Figure 13 below also contains an accessible compartment with 250V 1A glass fuse F1A L 250V Figure 13 Location of Power Input 5 2 Control Data Ethernet data is connected via a standard network cable into the RJ45 Ethernet jack located on the rear panel of the unit as shown in Figure 14 below The con...

Страница 16: ...e can be safely used in excess of 300m Figure 15 Correct equipment to use The PixLite T8 S Mk2 may be connected to two different types of receivers The first is the PixLite R2F which has 2 full pixel outputs dedicated data and clock lines for each with both outputs individually fused The other receiver type is the PixLite R4D which has 4 dedicated data only pixels outputs with each output individu...

Страница 17: ... pixel outputs 32 but half as many pixels per output can be run The PixLite R4D receiver was specifically designed to take advantage of this mode and you will always need to use the PixLite T8 S Mk2 in this mode when using it It is advantageous to use this mode with data line only pixels compared to normal mode because the refresh rates will be improved Pixels that only use a data line are general...

Страница 18: ...7 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite T8 S Mk2 controller s LAN Installations using multicast sACN will benefit from the use of IGMP Snooping enabled network equipment when there are more multicast universes on the network than any one PixLite is using If there are more than 96 universes of multicast sACN on the network then IGMP Snooping is mandatory ...

Страница 19: ... examples 6 2 IP Addressing 6 2 1 Using a Router Routers have a DHCP server in them this means they will tell a device plugged into them what IP address to use if asked DHCP is always enabled by default on a PixLite controller so it can immediately connect to any existing network with a router However you may instead prefer to assign a static IP address once communications have been established vi...

Страница 20: ... to 192 168 0 50 This means your PC s IP should be 192 168 0 xxx where xxx is anything between 1 and 254 other than 50 The subnet mask on your PC should be set to 255 255 255 0 Note The Advatek Assistant software will automatically detect if a controller is connected to the network even if it is outside the adapter s IP address range It will prompt you to change the IP settings if this situation i...

Страница 21: ...in the Advatek Assistant it can be forced to its default IP A simple procedure can be employed on power up 1 Hold down the Test button and power up the controller 2 After a few seconds release the button The controller s IP address will now be 192 168 0 50 You should now be able to set up your PC s network settings to find the controller at this IP and change the IP settings to a preferred static ...

Страница 22: ...configuration If the pixels are not controllable then make sure you have selected the correct pixel IC type in the Advatek Assistant under the LEDs tab 7 3 Outputs Each of the 8 controller RJ45 output jacks can drive up to 12 universes of data This allows for a total of up to 96 universes to be driven out of the one controller The refresh rate of the pixels will depend on the operating frequency o...

Страница 23: ...ycle Outputs will cycle automatically through the red green blue and white colours at fixed intervals Pressing the but ton moves to the next mode Red Solid Red Green Solid Green Blue Solid Blue White Solid White Colour Fade Outputs will slowly move through a full continuous colour fade Pressing the button will loop back to the original col our cycle test mode To exit the test mode press and hold t...

Страница 24: ...e Advatek Assistant Click Search and once the desired controller appears in the main window double click on it 2 A configuration window will appear Click on the Misc tab and then locate the Update Firmware button and click on it A firmware update window will appear as shown in Figure 20 below Click browse to locate the firmware file you wish to use 3 Click on the update button 4 Once the update is...

Страница 25: ...eady for a firmware update The controller will default to an IP address of 192 168 0 50 in this mode so you must ensure your PC performing the recovery is on a network in the same address range as this IP address e g 192 168 0 10 3 Using the Advatek Assistant click search in the main window and you should see the controller appear with Bootloader in the firmware column Double clicking on it will b...

Страница 26: ...ite T8 S Mk2 controller Parameter Value Range Units Input Voltage Range 100 240 50 60 Hz V AC Max Current Consumption 500 mA Ambient Operating Temperature 10 to 60 C 9 2 Mechanical Specifications The PixLite T8 S Mk2 controller has dimensions as below Dimension Metric Imperial Length 221mm 8 7 Width 160mm 6 3 Height 42mm 1 7 Weight 1 06kg 2 34lbs Figure 21 Mechanical Specifications ...

Страница 27: ...various types of faults This makes the device extremely robust and reliably able to withstand installation and operation even in harsh environments ESD protection is present on all data line outputs and all Ethernet input lines All pixel outputs and the Ethernet input are protected against direct shorts to each other as well as to external voltages of up to 24V ...

Страница 28: ...running Off Solid Main application not running Solid Off Main application not running Alternate flashing Alternate flashing Bootloader mode Off Off No power Please refer to the table below for condition codes for the Ethernet jack status LEDs Link LED Green Data LED Yellow Condition Solid Flashing Connected okay receiving data Solid Off Connected okay no data Off Off No link established 10 2 No Po...

Страница 29: ...and other help you should refer to our online knowledgebase here www advateklights com knowledge base If you can t resolve your problem with the help of our knowledgebase you can send an e mail to support advateklights com and a support ticket will automatically be created for you or you can manually open a support ticket here www advateklights com support 10 5 Reset to Factory Defaults To reset t...

Страница 30: ...in the table below Audio Video and ICTE Safety Requirements UL 62368 1 Radiated Emissions EN 55032 FCC Part 15 Conducted Emissions EN 55032 AC Power and Ethernet Harmonic Current Emissions EN 61000 3 2 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Emissions EN 61000 3 3 Immunity for ITE EN 55024 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 3 Conducted Immunity EN 61000 4 6 AC Power and Eth...

Страница 31: ... harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re...

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