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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.1 – Startup ............................14 6.2 - Sending Data ..........................14 6.3 – Outputs ............................ 14 6.4 – Hardware Test Pattern ......................14 6.5 – Auxiliary Output ........................15 PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... - Page 3 9.2 - No Status/Power LEDs On ......................21 9.3 - No Lights ........................... 22 9.4 - Other Issues ..........................22 9.5 - Reset To Factory Defaults ......................22 10 - Warranty and Service........................23 PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015...
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Page 4: Introduction
The PixLite 16 Long Range features an output capacity of up to 32 universes of multicast/unicast E1.31 or Art-net data. It can also output an additional 4 universes of data on 4 DMX512 outputs in sACN/E1.31 mode, bringing the total E1.31 universes up to 36. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the power supply used for the receiver boards matches the voltage of the pixel fixture they are using. You should also ensure your power supply can provide the correct amount of power/current. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 6: Transmitter Logic Power
The logic circuitry is protected by a 2A mini blade fuse. 3.4 - Control Data Control data to the PixLite 16 Long Range Transmitter is achieved via the single horizontal Ethernet jack at the top right-hand corner of the board. The controller supports Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31) or Art-Net data. -
Page 7: Dmx512 Outputs
DMX 3 OUT DMX 2 OUT DMX 1 OUT Figure 3 Figure 4 shows the RJ45 socket pin-out for the DMX connectors when the “LOR” wiring is selected: PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 8: Receiver Boards
(see section 3.7.3) that the entry level version may suffer from, as well as providing fully isolated output protection. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 9: Connecting The Main Transmitter Board To Receiver Boards
Warning: It is very important not to short the +ve onto the clock or data lines when using pixels greater than 5V. If this happens, it will damage the socketed IC on the receiver boards. Given this PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 10: Grounding Considerations
7V. The aforementioned system grounding considerations can be ignored if using the isolated receivers. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 11: Operating Modes
In this mode, the receiver board clock signals are used for the additional 2 data signals instead, allowing 4 data connections per receiver. The wiring connections for these are described in section 3.5.2 and are also clearly marked on the receiver PCB. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 12: Network Configuration
5.1 – Network Layout Figure 7 Figure 7 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 16 Long Range controller(s) LAN. The host machine typically connects to a router and then to the controller(s). If you are only using a few controllers, they can be connected straight to the router. -
Page 13: Using A Switch/Direct
Figure 8 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 16 Long Range controller for the first time without a router. Figure 8 PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 14: Forcing The Default Ip Address
IP settings to what you prefer. After changing the settings or if you power the controller off and on again, the controller will revert to using the saved settings. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 15: Operation
Pressing the button while in this mode will then cycle through each of the four colors successively (on all outputs simultaneously) before returning to the current pattern again. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 16: Auxiliary Output
The controller will attempt to keep the temperature constant. If the detected temperature reaches the set temperature, the fan output will be on 100% at this point. Aux Output Aux Output Blade Fuse (3A) Figure 9 PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 17: Firmware Upgrades
If there is something wrong with the upgraded firmware, repeat the process again if it is still visible in the Assistant. Otherwise, refer to the troubleshooting section for further information. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 18: 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 9.5. This will reset all settings back to the factory default ones after you’ve updated already to the latest firmware. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 19: Specifications
8 - Specifications 8.1 - Operating Specifications The table below specifies the recommended operating conditions for the PixLite 16 Long Range controller/receiver boards. PARAMETER VALUE/RANGE UNITS Transmitter Input Voltage 5-24 V DC Absolute Max Receiver V DC Voltage Recommended Receiver... - Page 20 Figure 11 PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
If the supplied power is correct try performing a forced firmware update as per section 7.4. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 23: No Lights
5. Power cycle (turn power off, wait 5 seconds then turn it on again). Be aware that a factory reset will result in the loss of ALL data output settings on the controller. PixLite 16 Long Range User Manual V1.2 ©Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 2015... -
Page 24: Warranty And Service
You may then either return the device to a local distributor or return it to us directly for warranty services. The PixLite 16 Long Range transmitter control board and receiver distribution board are both supplied with a full 3 year factory warranty.
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