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Summary of Contents for Advantek PIXLITE 16
- Page 1 ARDWARE ANUAL V1.2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.3 - Performing an Update ......................12 6.4 - Performing a “Forced Boot” Update..................13 7. – Specifications ..........................14 7.1 – Operating Specifications ......................14 7.2 - Mechanical Specifications ......................14 PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... - Page 3 8.1 - LED Codes..........................16 8.2 - No Status/Power LEDs On ......................16 8.3 - Other Issues ..........................17 8.4 - Reset To Factory Defaults ......................17 8.5 - Warranty and Service........................ 17 PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd...
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Page 4: Introduction
3.1 – Supplying Power The PixLite 16 has two split power banks, which 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.) -
Page 5: Output Fuses
Each individual output is protected by a 4A mini blade fuse. These may be changed to a higher or lower value depending on your specific application, provided any individual output does not exceed 7.5A and the total bank current capacity does not exceed 32A. PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... -
Page 6: Logic Power
1 screw terminal (J2 as shown in Figure 1). 3.4 - Control Data Control data to the PixLite 16 is achieved via the single horizontal Ethernet jack J9. The controller always requires an Ethernet connection to operate and it should be connected prior to powering the controller. -
Page 7: Network Configuration
Figure 6 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. -
Page 8: Using A Switch/Direct
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 7 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 16 for the first time without a router. -
Page 9: Forcing The Default Ip Address
5,440 pixels to be driven out of the one controller (in addition to 4 DMX512 Universe outputs.) Driving a full 340 pixels out of a single output would also likely require some kind of power PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... -
Page 10: Dmx512 Outputs
All these connectors and jumper links are located on the far right-hand edge of the board as shown in figure 2 on the following page. J8 DMX 4 OUT J7 DMX 3 OUT J5 DMX 2 OUT J9 ETHERNET IN J3/J4 DMX 1 OUT Figure 2 PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... -
Page 11: Hardware Test Pattern
(on all outputs simultaneously) before returning to the current pattern again. To exit the test mode press and hold the ‘Factory IP’ button down again for 3 seconds and then release. PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... -
Page 12: Auxiliary Output
If the detected temperature reaches the set temperature, the fan output will be on 100% at this point. Figure 8 PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... -
Page 13: Firmware Upgrades
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 4.1.1. 6.2 - Obtaining New Firmware The latest firmware is available from the Advatek Lights website at the following link: http://www.advateklights.com/resources... -
Page 14: Performing A "Forced Boot" Update
If you have performed a forced update and there are still problems then you should try a factory reset as described in section 8.4. This will reset all settings back to the factory default ones after you’ve updated already to the latest firmware. PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd... -
Page 15: Specifications
7. – Specifications 7.1 – Operating Specifications The table below specifies the recommended operating conditions for a PixLite 16 controller. PARAMETER VALUE/RANGE UNITS Voltage Range 5-24 V DC Max Current per Power Bank Logic Current Consumption (@ 5V) Aux Output Max... - Page 16 Figure 10 PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd...
- Page 17 You should also try disconnecting all outputs and see if the controller starts then. If the supplied power is correct try performing a forced firmware update as per section 6.4. PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2 © 2015 Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd...
- Page 18 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 full 3 year factory warranty. PixLite 16 User Manual V1.2...
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