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- Page 1 PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual Hardware Rev 1.0 - 1 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7 - Specifications 7.1 - Operating Specifications 7.2 - Mechanical Specifications 8 - Troubleshooting 8.1 - LED Codes 8.2 - No Lights 8.3 - No Pixel Control 8.4 - Other Issues - 2 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 3 8.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults 9 - Disclaimer - 3 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 4: Introduction
LED protocols. The PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 pixel controller is a product designed to take all the hard work out of your hardware pixel setup. It features a durable, compact IP67 rated weatherproof enclosure complete with high quality, heavy duty screw up connectors for all power, data and pixels. -
Page 5: Installation
The pin out of the mating female Advatek power connector is shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 1: Location of Power Input - 5 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 6: Output Fuses & Power Injection
Figure 2: Rugged Power Pigtail Pinout 3.2 - Output Fuses & Power Injection Each individual output is protected by a mini blade fuse. The PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 comes with 5A fuses by default. You may use any value of fuse, up to and including 7.5A, depending on your specific application. -
Page 7: Control Data
The controller supports Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31) or Art-Net data. 3.4 - Connecting Pixel LEDs The number of pixels a PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 can drive is shown in Figure 4 below. - 7 - www.advateklights.com... - Page 8 The cable length between the output and the first pixel should not exceed 15m. Figure 5 shows the pin-out of the pixel output connectors. - 8 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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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 6 below. Figure 6: Expanded Mode Pixel Output Pinout - 9 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 10: Network Configuration
Figure 7: Network Layout using a Server and Switch Figure 7 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 4 Rugged 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 11: 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. - 11 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 12: Using A Switch/Direct
IP address other than the default. Figure 9 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 controller for the first time without a router. - 12 - www.advateklights.com... -
Page 13: Forcing The Default Ip Address
IP and change the IP settings to a preferred static IP address. Remember to put the lid back onto the controller as soon as you are finished with this procedure. - 13 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 14: Operation
5.3 - Outputs Each of the 4 outputs on the PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 can drive up to 4 universes of data. This allows for a total of up to 16 universes to be driven out of the one controller. - Page 15 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. - 15 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 16: 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 4 Rugged Mk2 controller connected to the LAN network as per Section 4.1. -
Page 17: 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. Apply power again. The controller should now be operating with the new firmware. - 17 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 18: Specifications
1 Suggested limit only, the component temperatures must be kept within their absolute maximum ratings. Monitoring the component temperatures with the Advatek Assistant software is recommended. 7.2 - Mechanical Specifications The PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 controller has dimensions as below. Dimension Metric... - Page 19 Figure 11: Mechanical Specifications - 19 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 20: 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 6.2. - 20 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 21: No Pixel Control
4. Wait for both LEDs to flash together. 5. Release both buttons and power down. 6. Replace the enclosure lid. 7. Power up the controller. It will now have factory default configuration. - 21 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 22 You must be issued with a return authorization by Advatek support staff before returning any product. The PixLite 4 Rugged Mk2 controller is supplied with a 1-year limited warranty and a repair/replacement guarantee. Please see the terms and conditions on our website for more information.
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