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- Page 1 PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual Hardware Rev 1.1 - 1 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.2 - Performing a Recovery Firmware Update 8 - Specifications 8.1 - Temperature of the Power Supply 8.2 - Operating Specifications 8.3 - Mechanical Specifications 9 - Troubleshooting - 2 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... - Page 3 9.1 - LED Codes 9.2 - No Lights On 9.3 - No Pixel Control 9.4 - Other Issues 9.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults 10 - Disclaimer - 3 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
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Page 4: Introduction
UV resistance and features splash- proof venting and waterproof connectors for data and lights. The PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 features an output capacity of up to 32 universes of multicast/unicast E1.31 or Art-Net data. This, combined with an advanced feature-set and easy-to-use configuration software, makes the PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 an excellent choice for your pixel lighting application. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
Refer to Section 8.1 for more information. - 5 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 6: Installation
You need to consider if your pixel load will draw more than 7.5A of current and whether there will be too much voltage drop in the pixel load for it to only - 6 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 7: Control Data
Installations that do not use this component may be subject to an unreliable connection. Figure 2: Position of Ethernet 4.4 - Connecting Pixel LEDs The number of pixels a PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 can drive is shown in Figure 3 below. - 7 - www.advateklights.com... - Page 8 The cable length between the output and the first pixel should not exceed 15m. Figure 4 shows the pin-out of the pixel output connectors. - 8 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
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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 5 below. Figure 5: Expanded Mode Pixel Output Pinout - 9 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 10: Network Configuration
Figure 6: Network Layout using a Server and Switch Figure 6 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite 16 Plug And Play 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 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 12: Using A Switch/Direct
IP address other than the default. Figure 8 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixLite 16 Plug And Play 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 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 14: Operation
6.3 - Outputs Each of the 16 outputs on the PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 can drive up to 2 universes of data. This allows for a total of up to 32 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 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
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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 16 Plug And Play Mk2 controller connected to the LAN network as per Section 5.1. -
Page 17: Performing A Recovery Firmware Update
6. Power the controller down again and place the lid back on carefully. 7. Apply power again. The controller should now be operating with the new firmware. - 17 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 18: Specifications
Figure 10: Derating Curve of the Internal Power Supply 8.2 - Operating Specifications The table below specifies the recommended operating conditions for a PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 controller. - 18 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... -
Page 19: Mechanical Specifications
Section 8.1 for information about derating, and Section 3.2 for suggestions for monitoring temperature. 8.3 - Mechanical Specifications The PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 controller has dimensions as below. LxWxH is excluding the AC cable length. Dimension Metric Imperial Length 300mm 11.8"... - Page 20 Figure 11: Mechanical Specifications - 20 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Main application not running Alternate flashing Alternate flashing Bootloader mode No power Please refer to the table below for condition codes for the Ethernet jack status LEDs. - 21 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013... - Page 22 9.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults To reset the controller to its factory default settings, do the following: 1. Power down the controller and carefully remove enclosure lid. - 22 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
- Page 23 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. - 23 - www.advateklights.com PixLite 16 Plug And Play Mk2 User Manual V211013...
- Page 24 You must be issued with a return authorization by Advatek support staff before returning any product. The PixLite 16 Plug And Play 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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