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- Page 1 PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual Hardware Rev 1.1 - 1 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.4 - Hardware Test Pattern 7 - Firmware Updates 7.1 - Performing a Standard Update 7.2 - Performing a Recovery Firmware Update 8 - Specifications 8.1 - Operating Specifications 8.2 - Mechanical Specifications - 2 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 3 9 - Troubleshooting 9.1 - LED Codes 9.2 - No Power/Status LEDs 9.3 - No Pixel Control 9.4 - Other Issues 9.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults 10 - Disclaimer - 3 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 - Introduction This is the user manual for the PixLite 16 Mk2 pixel controller, hardware version 1.1. The PixLite 16 Mk2 controllers convert E1.31 (sACN) or Art- Net protocols from a lighting console, media server or computer lighting software into various pixel LED protocols. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
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. - 5 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 6: Installation
4 - Installation 4.1 - Supplying Power The PixLite 16 Mk2 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 Bank 1 and 12V lights off Bank 2 for example. -
Page 7: Output Fuses & Power Injection
Figure 1: Location of Power Input 4.2 - Output Fuses & Power Injection Each individual output is protected by a mini blade fuse. The PixLite 16 Mk2 comes with 4A fuses by default. You may use any value of fuse, up to and including 7.5A, depending on your specific application. -
Page 8: Control Data
The controller supports Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31) or Art-Net data. 4.5 - Connecting Pixel LEDs The number of pixels a PixLite 16 Mk2 can drive is shown in Figure 2 below. -
Page 9: Expanded Mode
This is especially important if you are using close to the maximum number of pixels per output. The pinout for expanded mode is shown in Figure 4 below. - 9 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 10 Figure 4: Expanded Mode Pixel Output Pinout - 10 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 11: Network Configuration
Figure 5: Network Layout using a Server and Switch Figure 5 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 16 Mk2 controller(s) LAN. Installations using multicast sACN will benefit from the use of IGMP Snooping enabled network equipment when there are more multicast universes on the network than any one PixLite is using. -
Page 12: Ip Addressing
IP address or times out to its default IP. After this, the power LED will remain on solid and the status LED will flash, indicating it is in run mode and ready for use. - 12 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 13: Using A Switch/Direct
IP address other than the default. Figure 7 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 16 Mk2 controller for the first time without a router. - 13 - www.advateklights.com... -
Page 14: Forcing The Default Ip Address
You should now be able to set up your PC’s network settings to find the controller at this IP and change the IP settings to a preferred static IP address. - 14 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 15: Operation
6.3.1 - Pixel Outputs Each of the 16 outputs on the PixLite 16 Mk2 can drive up to 6 universes of data. This allows for a total of up to 96 universes to be driven out of the one controller. - Page 16 All these connectors and jumper links are located on the far right-hand edge of the controller as shown in Figure 8 below. Figure 8: Location of DMX Ouputs Below is the RJ45 socket pin-out for the DMX connectors when the “ESTA” wiring is selected: - 16 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 17: Fan Output
Figure 11 below. This feature is useful in order to keep the temperature regulated when you mount the controller and a high wattage power supply together in a small, confined space. - 17 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 18: Hardware Test Pattern
The controller will then enter the test pattern mode, where different test patterns are available as described in the table below. The pattern will display the test pattern on all pixels on each of the pixel outputs and any enabled DMX512 outputs - 18 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 19 Advatek Assistant. In this way you can test if that part of your configuration is correct and isolate other possible problems with the incoming Ethernet data side. - 19 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 20: Firmware Updates
The controller is capable of having its firmware updated (new software). An update is typically performed to fix problems or to add new features. To perform a firmware update, ensure that you have your PixLite 16 Mk2 controller connected to the LAN network as per Section 5.1. -
Page 21: Performing A Recovery Firmware Update
5. Click on the update button. The update will only take about 5 seconds, and a message box will pop up once the update is completed. 6. The controller should now be operating with the new firmware. - 21 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 22: Specifications
8 - Specifications 8.1 - Operating Specifications The table below specifies the recommended operating conditions for a PixLite 16 Mk2 controller. Parameter Value/Range Units Input Voltage Range 5-24 V DC Max Current Per Power Bank Max Logic Current Consumption @ 5V... - Page 23 Figure 13: Mechanical Specifications - 23 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
You should also try disconnecting all outputs and see if the controller then turns on. If the supplied power is correct, try performing a recovery firmware update as per Section 7.2. - 24 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 25: No Pixel Control
3. Power up the controller. 4. Wait for both LEDs to flash together. 5. Release both buttons and power down. 6. Power up the controller. It will now have factory default configuration. - 25 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 26: Disclaimer
You must be issued with a return authorization by Advatek support staff before returning any product. The PixLite 16 Mk2 controller is supplied with a 3 - year limited warranty and a repair/replacement guarantee. Please see the terms and conditions on our website for more information.
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