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  • Page 1 LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 controller user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 11.07.2018, ID: 376130 (V4)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................20 Operating..............................25 6.1 Menu overview..........................30 6.2 Functions in DMX mode........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Cleaning............................... 38 Protecting the environment......................39 controller...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 8 General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control Pixel Rail Strips (item no.: 375418). Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid- ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions 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. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features Controller for up to 16 Pixel Rail Strips type Pixel Rail 40 RGB (maximum four per output) (item no.: 375418) Control protocols: DMX-512, ArtNet Operating modes: Stand Alone (30 programmes), Master / slave In and outputs: DMX, RJ45 (ArtNet) Operating via buttons and display on the unit Lockable connectors (Power Twist) for self-supply and for supplying further devices Robust aluminium die-cast housing...

  • Page 14: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 15 Installation and starting up Connection examples The following figures show the connection configuration of the pixel strips in the various oper- ating modes. Master / Slave operation LED Pixel Rail Drive 640...
  • Page 16 Installation and starting up Control via ArtNet controller...
  • Page 17 Installation and starting up Control via DMX LED Pixel Rail Drive 640...
  • Page 18 Installation and starting up NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX 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.
  • Page 19 Installation and starting up Notes for wiring The following figure shows the maximum allowable length of the cables. A maximum of four Stairville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB can be connected per output. LED Pixel Rail Drive 640...

  • Page 20: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel controller...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 1 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply. 2 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further units. 3 Fuse holder 4 [Switch] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 5 [Menu] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 9 [Down] Decreases the displayed value by one. 10 [SIGNAL] Indicator LED. This LED lights up on incoming signal. controller...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Rear panel LED Pixel Rail Drive 640...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 11 [DMX IN] DMX input (3 and 5-pin) to control the device via DMX. 12 [ARTNET IN] RJ45 input to control the device via ArtNet. 13 [ARTNET OUT] RJ45 output to control other devices via ArtNet. 14 [DMX OUT] DMX output (3 and 5-pin) for connecting additional DMX devices in a DMX universe.

  • Page 25: Operating

    Operating Operating Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the main switch [Switch]. Operating mode Auto Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating alone or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX, ArtNet or KlingNet.
  • Page 26 Operating Parameter Function Speed Programme speed, value range ‘1’ … ‘9’ (slow … fast). Program Programme selection, value range ‘01’ … ‘29’ , ‘Mix’ . DMX address This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘DMX Address’ option. Con- firm with [ENTER], to open the ‘DMX Address’...
  • Page 27 Operating Software info This menu offers you the option to display the currently installed software version. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Software Version’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] to display the version information. With [MODE] you return to the previous menu level. Length and number of the pixel In this menu you determine the length and thus the number of possible pixel strips per output.
  • Page 28 Operating Network settings In this menu you determine the network settings. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Network Settings’ option. Confirm with [ENTER], 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 setting.
  • Page 29 Operating Operating mode Slave This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX and working as slave in a master / slave configuration. Press [MODE] 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’...

  • Page 30: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.1 Menu overview controller...

  • Page 31: Functions In Dmx Mode

    Operating 6.2 Functions in DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 0 … 255 Intensity red LED (0 % … 100 %) 0 … 255 Intensity green LED (0 % …...
  • Page 32 Operating Channel Value Function 96 … 111 Show programme 06 112 … 127 Show programme 07 128 … 143 Show programme 08 144 … 159 Show programme 09 160 … 175 Show programme 10 176 … 191 Show programme 11 192 …...
  • Page 33 Operating Channel Value Function 48 … 63 Show programme 18 64 … 79 Show programme 19 80 … 95 Show programme 20 96 … 111 Show programme 21 112 … 127 Show programme 22 128 … 143 Show programme 23 144 …...

  • Page 34: Network Connection

    Operating Channel Value Function 240 … 255 Show programme mix 0 … 255 Programme speed (slow … fast) 6.3 Network connection ArtNet For operation via ArtNet, first Install the necessary software on your PC (Windows or Mac with fixed IP address). Connect the pixel rail strips to the controller and switch it on. Give the con- troller an IP address corresponding to the ArtNet settings.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Control protocols DMX-512 ArtNet Dimmer 0 … 100 % Strobe effect 0 … 25 Hz Cable length max. 20 m Power consumption max. 400 W Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm ×...

  • Page 36: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...

  • Page 37: Led Pixel Rail Drive

    Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)

  • Page 38: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre- quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ- ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 39: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate- rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 40 Notes controller...
  • Page 41 Notes LED Pixel Rail Drive 640...
  • Page 42 Notes controller...
  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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