Summary of Contents for Scenex Lightinng PP16
- Page 1 PP16 Pixel Driver PP16 Pixel Driver PP16 PP16 Pixel Driver Pixel Driver Instructions Manual (Version 1.0) Scenex Lighting www.scenexlighting.com...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
1. Before powering on the fixture, make sure that the PP4 fans and air inlets are clean and not blocked. 2. The PP16 doesn’t contain any user serviceable parts. Opening the fixture will void all warranties. Scenex Lighting www.scenexlighting.com... -
Page 3: Product Features
• Data and power outputs are individually fused • Built-in test patterns Scenex Lighting PP16 LED Driver • 16 output ports utilize data and power via standard 4 pin XLR connectors LPD6803 , LPD880X, WS2801, WS2811, TLS3001, 1903, 9813 •... - Page 4 0 to 255. In order for your PC to be able to access the web page of the PP16, the PP16 must have an IP address that lies within the range of addresses used by your network.
- Page 5 ENTER. If you see a web page pop up that says SanDevices PP16 at the top, you are in business and can move ahead to the “configuration” section. If not, the most likely cause is that your network uses something other than 192.168.1.X addresses.
- Page 6 Now, go back to the browser address bar and type this in: 169.254.74.73 and press ENTER. Do you see the PP16’s web page? If so, success, please jump ahead to Configuring, if not please re-read and repeat the instructions in this section.
- Page 7 Brief pause with both LEDs off, then green ON, then red flashes 1 time, then green off (1) Brief pause with both LEDs off, then green on, then red flashes 9 times, then green off (9) Brief pause with both LEDs off, then green on, then red flashes 2 times, then green off (2) (slightly longer pause, then next group begins) Once the current IP address is known (factory default is 192.168.1.206), if it is within the address range of your LAN just enter that IP address in your browser’s address bar.
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Page 8: System Information
Configuring the PP16 to operate with your pixels: Once you have successfully connected to the PP16’s web page (possibly using an override) you should see a web page similar to this: In general, you will make configuration changes by entering the desired value(s) using entry boxes, checkboxes, buttons, and drop-down lists. - Page 9 ride mechanism, described earlier in this manual that allows you to use the Temp IP Overide Button on the controller to force a different IP address at startup. Typically this is used to force an IP address in the range of your LAN, then you can access the web page, and change the IP address so that is within the address range of your LAN.
- Page 10 Test A test pattern may be enabled by setting a value greater than 0. A value of 0 disables test patterns, a non-zero When test patterns are enabled the controller will not display any value enables a test pattern. received data. When test patterns are enabled the web page will take longer (in some cases several seconds longer) to render, so it is suggested to keep test pattern turned off while working with the web page.
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Page 11: Output Configuration
This is where the individual controller output groups are configured. Output groups are labeled 1 through 4, matching the numbers on the PP16 itself. In other words, Output Group 1 consists of the 4 outputs labelled 1-1 thru 1-4. Each output group has its own Update button which must be clicked for the changes to be saved and to take effect. - Page 12 Length in Pixels is where you enter the number of pixels that make up the pixel string or strip connected to this output group. For output types Renard or DMX, the value entered here would be the number of channels of output desired divided by 3, since each ‘pixel’...
- Page 13 The selection of the start address for an output is done by entering the starting Universe (from a drop down list which will only show the list of available universes), and a starting channel, a numeric entry from 1 through 508. Although not specifically required, it’s best to start every output on a channel number of 1 or 1 plus a multiple of 3 (4, 7, 10…508).
- Page 14 lighting sequential pixels produces the desired effect, the first column lights from bottom to top, then the 2 column from bottom to top, etc. Null Pixels Null pixels are pixels which are ignored by the controller and never lit. The most common use of null pixels is to allow a longer length of wiring between the controller and the start of as pixel string.
- Page 15 What exactly is a Pixel, and some Pixel System Design Considerations A pixel system is just that, a system. As a minimum it consists of some sequencing software. If you’re background includes experience with non-pixel displays you’re probably familiar with sequencing software. It’s a program, usually running on a PC, where you design your “show”.
- Page 16 For a fairly small display, 4 strings or less, located fairly close to each other, you could use a single E6804 controller. An PP16 can handle up to 16 strings and is often used for larger display objects such as mega-trees. If you will have multiple pixel display elements and they are spread out, you will probably want to have a pixel controller in each location to keep the wire length between controllers and pixels as short as possible.
- Page 17 Addressing begins in the sequencing software, this is where each and every pixel is assigned a group of 3 addresses. This is of course in addition to the channel needs of your non-pixel display items. For pixels, these addresses are expressed as a universe number and a channel number.
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Page 18: Contact Information
Contact Information Scenex Lighting 1145 Arroyo Street, Unit A, San Fernando, CA 91340 United States of America www.scenexlighting.com Tel: +1 818 767 8899 Scenex Lighting www.scenexlighting.com...
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