Summary of Contents for ADVATEK LIGHTING PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2
- Page 1 PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual Hardware Rev 1.0 - 1.1 - 1 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.3.2 - DMX512 Outputs 6.3.3 - Fan Output 6.4 - Hardware Test Pattern 7 - Firmware Updates 7.1 - Performing a Standard Update 7.2 - Performing a Recovery Firmware Update - 2 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range 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 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 4: Introduction
This is the user manual for the PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 pixel controller, hardware version 1.0 - 1.1. The PixLite 16 Long Range 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 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 6: Installation
‘Power In’. It is also clearly marked with polarity. The PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 transmitter control board requires a voltage of between 5V-24V DC and a max input current of 1.5A @ 5V. -
Page 7: Receiver Output Fuses & Power Injection
4.3 - Transmitter Logic Power No on- board power configuration is required. Power to the logic circuitry is automatically regulated from the power input. Simply connect your power supply of - 7 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 8: Control Data
They are specifically designed to connect a PixLite transmitter with a PixLite receiver. For this reason, the standard network cable you use can be safely used in excess of 300m. - 8 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 9: Connecting Pixel Leds
The pixel lights are connected directly via the 2 pluggable screw terminal connectors on the receivers . Each connector is labelled with its output channel number (1-2) and - 9 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 10: 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. - 10 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 11 Figure 6: Expanded Mode Pixel Output Pinout - 11 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 12: Network Configuration
Figure 7: Network Layout using a Server and Switch Figure 7 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 16 Long Range 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 13: 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. - 13 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 14: 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 16 Long Range Mk2 controller for the first time without a router. - 14 - www.advateklights.com... -
Page 15: 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. - 15 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 16: Operation
Typically, the refresh rate can vary from 20 fps at the low end on data only pixels and up to 100+ fps at the higher end. - 16 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 17: Dmx512 Outputs
6.3.2 - DMX512 Outputs The PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 provides 4 DMX512 outputs which can be accessed either by pluggable screw terminal connectors or by RJ45 jacks. The hardware layer on which the DMX512 protocol operates is the RS485 electrical communications standard. -
Page 18: Fan Output
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. - 18 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 19: Hardware Test Pattern
The pattern will display the test pattern on all pixels on each of the pixel outputs and any enabled DMX512 outputs - 19 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 20 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. - 20 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 21: 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 Long Range Mk2 controller connected to the LAN network as per Section 5.1. -
Page 22: 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. - 22 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 23: Specifications
Monitoring the component temperatures with the Advatek Assistant software is recommended. 8.2 - Mechanical Specifications The control board (Figure 15) and receiver board (Figure 16) dimensions and locations of all mounting holes are shown below. - 23 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... - Page 24 Figure 15: Controller Mechanical Specifications Figure 16: Receiver Mechanical Specifications - 24 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222...
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Page 25: 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. - 25 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 26: 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. - 26 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 User Manual V210222... -
Page 27: Disclaimer
You must be issued with a return authorization by Advatek support staff before returning any product. The PixLite 16 Long Range Mk2 controller and receivers are 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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