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Introduction
NetWS-340 will drive up to two Art-Net/sACN Pixel Universes (340 WS2811/WS2812/WS2813/Neopixel Pixel-LEDs)
over a wired Ethernet network. DMX Protocol Selection, Device IP, Art-Net/sACN Settings and LED configuration is
adjustable directly from your Browser interface, a simple pixel test is included. Two 3-pin JST connections are provided
for outputting the pixel data to the Pixel LED strips/matrix. Operational Mode is indicated by a simple 7 segment
display. Product Firmware updates can be sent over USB, and a serial diagnostics interface has also been included.
Specifications
IEEE 802.3 compatible Ethernet Controller, Integrated MAC and 10BASE-T PHY
Browser Configuration Server and UDP Client modes
Isolated RJ45 Ethernet Connection
Dual Universe Art-Net II & III and sACN (E1.31) decoding pixel data at 25fps typical
Power Input : 5V USB Powered, or MAX 5V external power applied to RED wire of 'Brown' 3-Pin JST Connector
Parts Supplied
NetWS-340 Interface, 2 x 3-Pin JST Plug/Cable, 1 x USB-MiniUSB cable (power, configuration & firmware upload)
Product & Pixel LED Connection
Connect a strip of WS2811 or WS2812 LEDs to the 3-pin JST connector. Most Pixel-LED strips come with this
connector already supplied, if not then a female 3-pin JST connector is supplied with the kit. Use a 5V external power
supply capable of powering your LEDs. To calculate the power supply required, multiply the number of LEDs by 0.25
(each Pixel-LED draws 0.25W). For example 340 Pixel-LEDs will require 340x0.25W = 85W, therefore a 100W/5V
Power Supply should be perfectly adequate.
Powering Options
The NetWS-340 can be powered either from a USB power source, such as a quality mains-plug-in source (500mA
min) or alternatively 5V power can be taken from the Pixel Strip supply, as long as 5V only is used. The Brown output
JST connector has an additional Red wire available for this purpose. Applying more than 5V to the product in this way
may cause damage internally.
LAN Ethernet Connection
The NetWS-340 can be configured for almost any IP setting, although a default IP of 192.168.1.200 is supplied with
the unit. In general this will be a similar IP to your home router/hub, therefore the NetWS-340 can be connected
directly to one of your router LAN Ports. Once connected it can be accessed from a PC that is also connected to that
same Network.
Device Configuration
It is possible to configure your device in one of two ways, either directly from your PC Browser (if you are on a
192.168.1.x network) or via a Serial Configuration using the USB connection, this is useful for directly setting to an
alternative network.
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- Page 1 The NetWS-340 can be configured for almost any IP setting, although a default IP of 192.168.1.200 is supplied with the unit. In general this will be a similar IP to your home router/hub, therefore the NetWS-340 can be connected directly to one of your router LAN Ports. Once connected it can be accessed from a PC that is also connected to that same Network.
- Page 2 'C' on the display (If you allow 8 seconds to elapse without any browser intervention then the NetWS- 340 will go directly into Art-Net mode 'A', or sACN mode 'S'). As long as the PC and the NetWS-340 are connected to the same network at 192.168.1.200 the configuration interface should appear as follows:...
- Page 3 10. 'SetUp>StartOutput' to start the show. 11. Ensure NetWS-340 is in Art-Net/sACN mode this should be identified by an 'A' or 'S' on the LED display. 12. Ensure your WS2812 LED strip/matrix is connected to the JST outputs, following the correct connections of GREEN=DataOut, WHITE=GROUND/0V.
- Page 4 Using RGBW (4-colour) LEDs The NetWS-340 is able to output data to either RGB or RGBW Leds (depending on your host application). RGB LEDs use 3 channels per pixel and RGBW LEDs use 4 channels per pixel. Since RGBW uses 4 channels and there is a maximum of 512 channels per universe on Art-Net/sACN/DMX, the maximum number of Pixel-LEDs that can be connected to one universe is 128.
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