1
Using the yoke
The PixelLine yoke has an adjustable foot at each end to
allow it to function as an effective floor stand or be folded
away to allow multiple units to be closely stacked.
General set up
1
Mount the fixture in the required position. The integral yoke can act as
a floor stand or hanger.
Important
• When suspended off ground, always use two independent fixing
points. Also always use two safety wires rated to a minimum of
40kg (88lbs)
SL6
, 30Kg (66lbs)
SL4
or 15Kg (33lbs)
SL2
around
the yoke.
2
Where external control is to be used, connect a DMX lead (XLR 5-pin
female) to the input socket at the rear of the fixture.
3
Where other fixtures are to be used in a control daisy-chain, con-
nect a DMX lead (XLR 5-pin male) to the output socket at the rear
of the fixture.
PixelLine2·4·6
User Manual
Version 1.64 firmware
Operation modes
The PixelLine provides a range of operation modes.
These are selected using the
MODE
section of the control
menu:
DMX
Allows RGBW control via DMX input. Internal
chase effects are not available within this
mode.
MANU
Provides RGBW colour mixing independently
of any external control. Use the internal control
menu (
MAN
section) to select the required
colour values.
EF M
Allows the display of the dual internal chase
effects, independently of any external control.
Use the internal control menu (
PROG
section)
to select the required chase effects, speeds and
cross fades.
24+E
Provides control of individual emitter RGBW
mixing and selection of the dual internal chase
effects via DMX input. Requires 32 (PL6), 24
(PL4) or 12 (PL2) DMX channels.
4+E
Provides control of RGBW mixing and selec-
tion of the dual internal chase effects via DMX
input. Requires 11 DMX channels.
16bt
Allows RGBW control via DMX input, using
two 8bit channels per colour. Internal chase
effects are not available within this mode.
PixelLine personalities are available for a variety of
controllers. Please see
www.pixelrange.com
for details.
Factory reset
(perform this prior to new use)
To clear previous settings: At the rear panel, press the
middle two buttons ( and ) for two seconds while
the current address and mode are being displayed. The
four digit display will show
FACT
then
SET
to indicate that
the fixture has been returned to its default condition. This is
useful to remove any settings that might cause confusion in
a new configuration (e.g. master intensity settings).
4
Connect power to the fixture using a Neutrik
®
PowerCon
®
connector. Insert the connector and twist it clockwise until
it clicks into place.
Important
• If power daisy-chaining fixtures, do not exceed a total load of
3kW in a single daisy chain (subject to supply and cabling
restrictions). Please see page 7 for maximum power requirements
per fixture and also ‘Start up (peak)’ details.
5
Use the control panel to access the internal menu and choose the
appropriate operation mode and related settings (see over).
Yoke folded flat
Yoke feet extended for use as a floor stand
Important
Please see the warning on page 7 regarding the stacking
of PixelLine fixtures.
16+E
8+E
DMX out
(XLR 5pin
female)
connector
Power out socket
Connector required:
Neutrik
®
PowerCon
®
(NAC3FCB)
Yoke foot
locking knob
Power in socket
Connector required:
Neutrik
®
PowerCon
®
(NAC3FCA)
DMX in (XLR 5pin
male) connector
