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- Page 1 PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.1 - Start-up 7.2 - Sending Ethernet Data 7.3 - Pixel Outputs 7.4 - Aux Port 7.5 - Button Actions 7.6 - Hardware Test Pattern 7.7 - Operating Refresh Rates - 2 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... - Page 3 9.4 - Electrical Fault Protection 10 - Troubleshooting 10.1 - LED Codes 10.2 - Statistical Monitoring 10.3 - Solutions for Common Issues 10.4 - Other Issues 10.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults 11 - Disclaimer - 3 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 - Introduction This is the user manual for the PixLite A4-S Mk3 pixel controller. The PixLite A4-S Mk3 is a powerful pixel LED controller built upon Advatek’s 3rd generation PixLite Mk3 processor. At its core, the controller converts sACN, Art- Net and DMX512 protocols from lighting consoles, media servers or computer lighting software into various pixel LED protocols. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
Specification and certification markings are located on the side of the device. The bottom of the enclosure is a heat sink which can become hot. - 5 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 6: Physical Installation
(not supplied). The screws should be a pan head type, 3mm in thread diameter and at least 15mm long, as shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 2: Controller Assembled to Wall - 6 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 7: Din Rail Mount
1. Align the controller's mounting holes with the outermost mounting holes on each bracket. Using the four supplied M3, 12mm long screws, assemble the controller to the mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 3 below. Figure 3: Controller Assembled to Bracket - 7 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... - Page 8 2. Align the lower edge of the bracket with the lower edge of the DIN rail (1), and push the controller down so it clicks onto the DIN rail (2), as shown in Figure 4 below. Figure 4: Controller Assembled to DIN Rail - 8 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
- Page 9 3. To remove the controller from the DIN rail, pull the controller horizontally, toward its power connector (1) and rotate the controller up and off the rail (2), as shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 5: Removal of Controller from DIN Rail - 9 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
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Page 10: Electrical Connections
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Page 11: Control Data
Each of the fuses on the PixLite A4-S Mk3 have a tripping point of 7A. The number of pixels that can be physically powered through this device may not be as high as the amount of pixel control data that is being output. -
Page 12: Connecting Pixel Leds
5.4 - Connecting Pixel LEDs A high level wiring diagram for connecting pixel LEDs to a PixLite A4-S Mk3 is shown in Figure 8 below. Refer to Section 7.3 for the specific capacity of a pixel output. Figure 8: Pixel Set up The pixel lights are connected directly via the 4 pluggable screw terminal connectors on the rear of the unit. -
Page 13: Expanded Mode
Management Interface Output 2: Pixel output 1 - Data 2, Management Interface Output 3: Pixel output 2 - Data 1, Management Interface Output 4: Pixel output 2 - Data 2, etc. Figure 10: Pixel Output Pinout - Expanded Mode Enabled - 13 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 14: Network Configuration
6 - Network Configuration 6.1 - Network Layout Options Figure 11: Network Layout using a Switch and Router Figure 11 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite A4-S Mk3. Daisy-chaining PixLite devices and redundant network loops are both explained in Section 6.3. -
Page 15: Igmp Snooping
Traditionally when multicasting a large number of universes, IGMP Snooping is required to ensure that the pixel controller is not overwhelmed with irrelevant data. However, the PixLite A4-S Mk3 is equipped with a Universe Data Hardware Firewall, which filters out irrelevant incoming data, removing the need for IGMP Snooping. -
Page 16: Ip Addressing
DHCP server or pre-configured Static IP addressing. This then means that connecting a PixLite A4-S Mk3 directly to a PC typically does not require any IP address configuration - communication will be possible because both devices would generate their own valid AutoIP. -
Page 17: Static Ip
Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0 4. Configure your PC with compatible network settings. If you are not sure, you can try the following example settings: IP Address: 192.168.0.49 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0 - 17 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... - Page 18 Note: The Factory IP is only a temporary setting used to regain connectivity to the device. When the device is reset (powered off and on again), the IP address settings will revert to what is configured in the device. - 18 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
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Page 19: Operation
7.3 - Pixel Outputs Each of the 4 pixel outputs on the PixLite A4-S Mk3 can drive up to 6 universes of data. This allows for a total of up to 24 universes of pixel data to be driven out of the one controller. -
Page 20: Aux Port
Figure 13 below. Figure 13: Location and Pinout of the Aux Port 7.5 - Button Actions The 'Test' and 'Reset' buttons can be used to perform various operations, as listed below. - 20 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 21: Hardware Test Pattern
Pressing the TEST button will loop back to the original color cycle test mode. To exit the test mode, press and hold the ‘TEST’ button for 2 seconds and then release. - 21 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 22: Operating Refresh Rates
Refresh rates are available in the Management Interface for each of the following elements: Incoming sACN Incoming Art-Net Incoming DMX512 (Aux Port) Outgoing Pixels Outgoing DMX512 (Aux Port) - 22 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 23: 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 A4-S Mk3 controller connected to the LAN network as per Section 6.1. -
Page 24: Specifications
9 - Specifications 9.1 - Derating The maximum output current that the PixLite A4-S Mk3 can provide to pixels is 28A, which it can do over a wide temperature range. To prevent this high current from causing excessive heat during operation, the PixLite A4-S Mk3 has been equipped with a heat sink on the underside of the unit. -
Page 25: Operating Specifications
9.2 - Operating Specifications The table below specifies the operating conditions for a PixLite A4-S Mk3 controller. 9.2.1 - Power Parameter Value/Range Units Input Power 5 - 24 V DC Per Output Current Limit Total Current Limit 9.2.2 - Thermal... -
Page 26: Electrical Fault Protection
The Aux Port is also protected against direct shorts of up to +/- 48V. The PixLite A4-S Mk3 is protected against damage from reversed polarity power input. In addition, any pixels that you connect to the pixel outputs are also protected against reverse polarity power input, as long as they are only connected to power through the PixLite controller itself. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
10 - Troubleshooting 10.1 - LED Codes There are multiple LEDs on the PixLite A4-S Mk3 that are useful for troubleshooting. The location of each is shown in Figure 16 below. Figure 16: Location of LEDs Please refer to the table below for condition codes for the multi-color status LED. - Page 28 Activity LED Gigabit LED Condition Connected okay at full speed Solid (Gigabit) Connected okay at limited speed (10/100 Mbit/s) Connected okay, no data Flashing Receiving / transmitting data No link established - 28 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
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Page 29: Statistical Monitoring
If you can’t resolve your problem with the help of our Knowledge Base, you can send an e-mail to: support@advateklights.com and a support ticket will automatically be created for you, or you can manually open a support ticket here: www.advateklights.com/support - 29 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 30: Reset To Factory Defaults
5. Alternatively, reset to factory defaults via the Management Interface, in the "Configuration" page. Note: This process will reset all configuration parameters to Factory Defaults, including IP Address settings (listed in Section 6.4.4), as well as Security settings. - 30 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013... -
Page 31: Disclaimer
EN 55035 Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity EN 61000-4-8 Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS 3 Through testing to the above standards, the PixLite A4-S Mk3 has the certifications and marks listed in the table below. Certification Relevant Country ETL Listing North America and Canada. Equivalent to UL Listing. - Page 32 Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd. This product has been manufactured by: Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd 16 / 52 Corporate Blvd Bayswater, 3153 VIC, AUSTRALIA - 32 - www.advateklights.com PixLite A4-S Mk3 User Manual V211013...
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