1. – Introduction This is the user manual for the assembled control board version of the PixLite 16 pixel controller. The PixLite 16 controller converts the E1.31 (sACN) protocol from a lighting console or lighting software into various other data protocols and outputs that data in real time to control pixel lighting fixtures.
3.1 - Power and Links The PixLite 16 has two split power banks, each with 8 individual outputs. The split banks allow two different voltages to be used on the controller simultaneously. (You could run 5v lights off one bank and 12v lights off the other one for example.)
Power Bank Select Jumper Figure 5 All PixLite 16 V3.2 boards are shipped with the jumpers set for the ‘B’ configuration and for VCC power via bank 1 by default. Board Rev 3.3+ On all board revisions after V3.2, no power link settings are required. Power to the logic circuitry is automatically regulated from the bank 1 power input.
Figure 12 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 16 controller(s) LAN. The host machine typically connects to a router and then to the PixLite 16 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.
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 13 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 16 for the first time without a router.
6.1 - Physical Setup To perform a firmware upgrade, ensure that you have your PixLite 16 controller connected to the LAN network as per section 3.1.1. 6.2 - Obtaining New Firmware The latest firmware is available from the Advatek Lights website at the following link: http://www.advateklights.com/resources...
7. – Specifications 7.1 - Operating Specifications The table below specifies the recommended operating conditions for a PixLite 16 controller. PARAMETER VALUE/RANGE UNITS TOLERANCE Power Bank Input 5-30 V DC +/-5% Max Capacity Per +/-5% Power Bank Logic Current +/-10%...
You may then either return the device to a local distributor or return it to us directly for warranty services. The PixLite 16 control board is supplied with a 12 month warranty. PixLite 16 Older Revs User Manual V1.7...
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