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PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222
PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual
Hardware Rev 1.0 - 1.1
Страница 1: ...1 www advateklights com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222 PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual Hardware Rev 1 0 1 1...
Страница 2: ...tter to Receivers 8 4 6 1 Basic Connections 8 4 7 Connecting Pixel LEDs 9 4 8 Expanded Mode 10 5 Network Configuration 12 5 1 Network Layout 12 5 2 IP Addressing 13 5 2 1 Using a Router 13 5 2 2 Using...
Страница 3: ...nual V210222 8 Specifications 23 8 1 Operating Specifications 23 8 2 Mechanical Specifications 23 9 Troubleshooting 25 9 1 LED Codes 25 9 2 No Power Status LEDs 25 9 3 No Pixel Control 26 9 4 Other Is...
Страница 4: ...e receiver end the differential signals 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 ea...
Страница 5: ...mes shipped in an anti static bag and has several electrostatic sensitive components on it Appropriate anti static measures should be observed when handling the board For example you should never sit...
Страница 6: ...The PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 transmitter control board requires a voltage of between 5V 24V DC and a max input current of 1 5A 5V The Long Range receiver is the board that actually powers the lights...
Страница 7: ...he pixels directly The number of pixels that can be physically powered through this device may not be as high as the amount of pixel control data that is being output There is no definitive rule as to...
Страница 8: ...ning 4 differential pairs The pin out of the RJ45 jack is shown below It is not important to understand this diagram for most users you simply use a standard network cable to connect the transmitter a...
Страница 9: ...shown in Figure 4 below which also shows how many pixels can be run off each output Figure 4 Connecting Receivers to Transmitter 4 7 Connecting Pixel LEDs The pixel lights are connected directly via t...
Страница 10: ...rs Figure 5 Normal Mode Pixel Output Pinout 4 8 Expanded Mode If your pixels do not have a clock line you may optionally activate expanded mode on the controller via the Advatek Assistant In expanded...
Страница 11: ...11 www advateklights com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222 Figure 6 Expanded Mode Pixel Output Pinout...
Страница 12: ...shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 controller s LAN Installations using multicast sACN will benefit from the use of IGMP Snooping enabled network equipment when there a...
Страница 13: ...as examples 5 2 IP Addressing 5 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 def...
Страница 14: ...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 Assista...
Страница 15: ...Advatek Assistant it can be forced to its default IP A simple procedure can be employed on power up 1 Hold down the Factory IP button on the PCB and power up the controller 2 After a few seconds rele...
Страница 16: ...be turned off automatically unless that option has been disabled in your configuration If the pixels are not controllable then make sure you have selected the correct pixel IC type in the Advatek Assi...
Страница 17: ...nd connections are clearly labelled on the PCB for the screw terminal connectors These outputs act as individual DMX512 universe outputs effectively providing the user with an E1 31 or Art Net to 4 x...
Страница 18: ...the DMX connectors when the LOR wiring is selected Figure 12 LOR Pinout 6 3 3 Fan Output The controller features an auxiliary fan output that can power an external fan s for cooling the enclosure that...
Страница 19: ...ture the controller will turn the fan on and slowly ramp up the speed until it reaches 100 if required in an attempt to maintain the temperature either at or below 30 C If the temperature decreases th...
Страница 20: ...id 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 t...
Страница 21: ...orming a Standard Update 1 Open the 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...
Страница 22: ...in bootloader mode It is now ready 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 i...
Страница 23: ...15 A Max Logic Current Consumption 5V 1200 mA Fan Output Max Power 15 W Recommended Ambient Temperature 2 20 to 50 C Absolute Maximum Temperature of PCB Components 40 to 80 C Maximum Current Per Rece...
Страница 24: ...24 www advateklights com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222 Figure 15 Controller Mechanical Specifications Figure 16 Receiver Mechanical Specifications...
Страница 25: ...lication 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...
Страница 26: ...tion 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 t...
Страница 27: ...n by Advatek support staff before returning any product The PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 controller and receivers are supplied with a 3 year limited warranty and a repair replacement guarantee Please see...
