Advatek Lights PIXLITE 4 Manuel utilisateur
PIXLITE 4
HARDWARE REV 1.1
USER MANUAL
V1.3
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Contents
1 –Introduction ......................................................................................................................................3
2 –Safety Notes......................................................................................................................................4
3 –Installation.........................................................................................................................................4
3.1 –Supplying Power.........................................................................................................................4
3.3 - Output Fuses...............................................................................................................................5
3.2 - Control Data................................................................................................................................5
3.3 –Installing Lights...........................................................................................................................5
4 –Network Configuration......................................................................................................................7
4.1 –Physical Network........................................................................................................................7
4.1.1 –Network Layout...................................................................................................................7
4.2 –IP Addressing..............................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 - Using a Router......................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 - Using A Switch/Direct ..........................................................................................................8
4.2.3 - Forcing the Default IP Address.............................................................................................9
5 –Operation ........................................................................................................................................10
5.1 –Startup......................................................................................................................................10
5.2 - Sending Data.............................................................................................................................10
5.3 –Outputs ....................................................................................................................................10
5.3.1 –Pixel Outputs.........................................................................................................................10
5.3.2 –DMX512 Output ................................................................................................................10
5.4 –Hardware Test Pattern.............................................................................................................11
6 - Firmware Upgrades..........................................................................................................................11
6.1 - Physical Setup ...........................................................................................................................11
6.2 - Obtaining New Firmware..........................................................................................................11
6.3 - Performing an Automatic Update.............................................................................................11
6.4 - Performing a “Forced Boot” Update.........................................................................................12
7 –Specifications ..................................................................................................................................14
7.1 - Operating Specifications...........................................................................................................14
7.2 - Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................................................15
8 –Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................16
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8.1 –LED Codes.................................................................................................................................16
8.2 - No Status/Power LEDs On.........................................................................................................16
8.3 - Other Issues ..............................................................................................................................16
8.4 –Reset To Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................17
9 - Warranty and Service.......................................................................................................................18
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1 –Introduction
This is the user manual for the V1.1 PixLite 4 control board.
The PixLite 4 controller converts the E1.31 (sACN) and Art-net protocols from a lighting console,
media server or computer lighting software into various other data protocols and outputs that data
in real time to control pixel lighting fixtures.
PixLite 4 features an output capacity of up to 16 universes of either multicast/unicast E1.31 or Art-
net data, in addition to a single DMX512 universe output (17 universes of data total.) This combined
with an advanced feature set and easy-to-use configuration utility makes PixLite 4 an excellent
choice for your pixel lighting application.
This manual only contains information specific to this physical control board, not the software
configuration of PixLite controllers in general which can be found in the ‘PixLite Configuration
Guide’.
Separate manuals for other PixLite controllers and the PixLite Configuration Guide may be
downloaded from here: http://www.advateklights.com/resources
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2 –Safety Notes
The board comes 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 the controller on carpet, and you should avoid touching components on the
controller unnecessarily.
3 –Installation
3.1 –Supplying Power
Power to the controller and outputs is applied via a screw terminal connector, located on the left-
hand edge of the board as shown in Figure 1. Polarity is clearly marked on the PCB.
Voltage to the power input is recommended to be between 5V and 12V DC. The controller will
operate up to 24V DC, however attention should be paid to cooling the controller when operating
above 12V.
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the power supply used matches the voltage of the pixel
fixture they are using and that it can supply the correct amount of power/current. The total
maximum allowable current through the board is 30 Amps.
Figure 1
Logic Fuse
Power Input
Ethernet Jack
DMX512 Output
4x Pixel Outputs
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3.2 - Output Fuses
Each individual output is protected by a mini blade fuse. You may use any value of fuse, up to and
including 7.5A, depending on your specific application. Individual outputs should not exceed 7.5A
and the total current should not exceed 30A. If you require more current than this, then you will
need to inject power into the pixels directly off board.
The logic circuitry is protected by a 1A mini blade fuse. This is located on the lower right-hand edge
of the board.
3.3 - Control Data
Control data to the PixLite 4 is achieved via the via the single horizontal Ethernet jack. The controller
supports Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31) or Art-Net data.
3.4 –Installing Lights
The lights can be screwed into the 4 way pluggable screw terminal connectors on each of the four
outputs. The pin out of the connectors is labeled on the silkscreen as well as in Figure 2 on the
following page.
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Figure 2
Some pixel protocols do not use the clock line and lights of this type will only have 3 wires. In this case
you can leave the clock line disconnected.
Warning: It is very important not to short +ve onto the clock or data lines when using pixels greater
than 5v. Given this mistake can happen, the part it damages has been designed for easy replacement
by the user. The part is very cheap to replace and Advatek support will guide you through the
process if you believe this has happened. Note that this can also happen from poor waterproofing
when rain shorts the higher voltage onto either of those wires in your pixels/wiring.
+ 1
CLK 2
DATA 3
3
GND 4
4
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4 –Network Configuration
4.1 –Physical Network
4.1.1 –Network Layout
Figure 3
Figure 3 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 4 controller(s) LAN. The host machine
connects to a router and then to the PixLite 4 controller(s). If you are only using a few controllers,
they can be connected straight to the router. Larger installations will benefit from using a network
switch between the router and controllers. Using an IGMP enabled network switch is also
recommended in large installations.
In smaller installations it may be preferable to connect the controller directly to the host machine’s
network adapter.
The PixLite 4 controller(s) can also be integrated straight into any pre-existing LAN.
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4.2 –IP Addressing
4.2.1 - 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 it is recommended that you assign a static IP address once
communications have been established via the Advatek Assistant. If the controller is in DHCP mode
and is not assigned an IP address by a DHCP server, it will timeout after 15 seconds and default to a
static IP of 192.168.0.50
If DHCP mode is enabled, both LEDs will flash together until the controller receives an IP address, at
which point the power LED will remain on solid and the status LED will flash slowly indicating it is in
run mode and ready for use.
If a static IP address is assigned to the board, then the power LED will be solid from power up. If a
DHCP timeout occurs the power LED will stop flashing and go solid also.
4.2.2 - Using A Switch/Direct
It may be desirable to connect the controller directly to a switch or even directly to the host machine
instead of using a router. In this case (for first time configuration) you will need to ensure that the
network adapter of your computer is set in the IP range that the controller will default to (controller
defaults to 192.168.0.50). This means you 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.
Once you can successfully discover the controller in the Assistant, we recommended setting the
controller to a static IP address other than the default.
Figure 4 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 4
for the first time without a router.
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Figure 4
If you want to connect the PixLite directly to a PC then in addition to setting the computer’s IP range
as specified above, you may also need to use a crossover network cable as opposed to a straight-
through cable as described in section 4.1.1.
4.2.3 - Forcing the Default IP Address
In the event that you forget the IP of a controller and you can’t see it in the 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 and power up the board
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 setup your PC’s network settings to find the controller at this IP and
change the IP settings to what you prefer. After changing the settings or if you power the controller
off and on again, the controller will revert to using the saved settings.
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