C O N T E N T S General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Warranty Registration | Features Safety Guidelines Overview Installation Driver Output Limitations RGB Pixel Control Control Panel System Menu Maintenance Guidelines Specifications Dimensions Accessories...
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BOX CONTENTS Power Cable (x1) 3-meter 4-pin Data Cable (x1) CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact ADJ Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forums.adj.com with questions, comments, or suggestions. ADJ SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST 323-582-2650 | Fax: 323-832-2941 | support@adj.com...
No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.
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WA R R A N T Y R E G I S T R AT I O N The Pixie Driver 8000 carries a 2 year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre- paid and accompanied by a return authorization (R.A.) number.
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S For your own personal safety, please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to install or operate this device! • Be sure to save the packing carton in the unlikely event that the device needs to be returned for service.
O V E R V I E W Service Mode Setup Down Display Power Port Button Button Button Button Screen Switch Power Safety KlingNet/ Fuse Holders/ Cable Art-Net DMX Outputs Loop Port Mounting Brackets...
I N S TA L L AT I O N FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING! Keep drive a minimum of 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from flammable material and/or pyrotechnics. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations. DO NOT INSTALL THE DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO! The driver MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and construction codes and regulations.
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I N S TA L L AT I O N CLAMP MOUNTING This fixture features a mounting point in the middle of the top side for the installation of a mounting clamp. Additionally, the unit also features a safety cable loop on side face, near the Klingnet/Artnet Port (see the illustration below).
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I N S TA L L AT I O N RACK MOUNTING This device can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the mounting brackets located on each side of the device. Make sure to use mounting hardware that fits the mounting holes on the device as well as the rack itself.
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I N S TA L L AT I O N MULTIPLE DRIVERS Up to five (5) Pixie Driver 8000 devices may be daisy-chained directly together and linked to a single controller. See the image below for reference. Please note that the controller must be set to KlingNet, Art-net, or sACN control mode.
D R I V E R O U T P U T L I M I TAT I O N S There is a limitation to how many pixels can be controlled by each driver output port, which in turn determines the maximum number of lighting fixtures that can be controlled by a single output or driver.
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D R I V E R O U T P U T L I M I TAT I O N S Your Pixie Driver 8000 is programmed not to allow Pixie Strip fixtures to be added in such a way that the maximum number of pixels per port would be exceeded.
R G B P I X E L C O N T R O L This feature gives the user the ability to adjust the RGB Pixel Control configuration of the device. Individual pixels may be controlled independently for finer control over the resolution of the device’s lighting display.
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R G B P I X E L C O N T R O L PIXEL CONTROL MODES, FULL LIST Pixel Pixel Pixel Group Options Pixel Group Options Count Count 1x33, 3x11, 11x3, 33x1 1x2, 2x1 1x34, 2x17, 17x2, 34x1 1x3, 3x1 1x35, 5x7, 7x5, 35x1 1x36, 2x18, 3x12, 4x9, 6x6, 9x4, 12x3,...
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R G B P I X E L C O N T R O L PIXEL CONTROL MODES, FULL LIST (continued) Pixel Pixel Pixel Group Options Pixel Group Options Count Count 1x90, 2x45, 3x30, 5x18, 6x15, 9x10, 10x9, 1x61 15x6, 18x5, 30x3, 45x2, 90x1 1x62, 2x31, 31x2, 62x1 1x91, 7x13, 13x7, 91x1 1x63, 3x21, 7x9, 9x7, 21x3, 63x1...
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R G B P I X E L C O N T R O L PIXEL CONTROL MODES, FULL LIST Pixel Pixel Pixel Group Options Pixel Group Options Count Count 1x118, 2x59, 59x2, 118x1 1x146, 2x73, 73x2, 146x1 1x119, 7x17, 17x7, 119x1 1x147, 3x49, 7x21, 21x7, 49x3, 147x1 1x120, 2x60, 3x40, 4x30, 5x24, 6x20, 1x148, 2x74, 4x37, 37x4, 74x2, 148x1...
C O N T R O L PA N E L The device includes an easy to navigate system menu control panel display where all necessary settings and adjustments are made (see image below). The MODE button is used to cycle through main menu options, or to return to the previous menu. •...
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S Y S T E M M E N U 000 - 255 000 - 255 Green 000 - 255 Blue Enable / Disable Port1 EN/DIS Enable / Disable Port2 EN/DIS MANUAL Enable / Disable Port3 EN/DIS CONTROL Enable / Disable Port4 EN/DIS Enable / Disable Port5 EN/DIS...
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S Y S T E M M E N U Display if this 30x1 RGB Pixels, 15x2 RGB Pixels...2x15 RGB port group has Pixels at least one Pixie Strip 30 Display if this port group has 60x1 RGB Pixels, 30x2 RGB Pixels...2x30 RGB at least one Pixie Groups Pixels...
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S Y S T E M M E N U 00 - xx 30 Number xx Default = 01 Pixie Strip Setup 60 Number xx 00 - xx 00 - xx 120 Number xx Display if port 30x1 RGB Pixels, 15x2 RGB has at least one Pixels...2x15 RGB Pixels Pixie Strip 30...
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S Y S T E M M E N U 00 - xx 30 Number xx Default = 01 Pixie Strip Setup 60 Number xx 00 - xx 00 - xx 120 Number xx Display if port 30x1 RGB Pixels, 15x2 RGB has at least one Pixels...2x15 RGB Pixels Pixie Strip 30...
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S Y S T E M M E N U Program xxx 001 - 016 Speed xxx 001 - 016 Program Play Fade xxx 001 - 016 Phase Time xxx 001 - 016 00 - 34 30 Number xx PROGRAMS Default = 10 Port1 Out Set 60 Number xx...
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Regular inspections are recommended to ensure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this device. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized ADJ service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local ADJ dealer.
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Control Features: • Power / data supply for ADJ Pixie Strip 30, Pixie Strip 60, and Pixie Strip 120 • Manual RGB mode • Internal programs •...
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D I M E N S I O N S 4.4in (111.5mm) 10.6in (270.0mm) 4.7in 11.6in (294.0mm) (120.0mm) Dimensions not drawn to scale.
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A C C E S S O R I E S Order Code Description PIX158 1-foot Pixie Strip Link Cable PIX174 3-foot Pixie Strip Link Cable PIX188 5-foot Pixie Strip Link Cable PIX200 10-foot Pixie Strip Link Cable PIX213 15-foot Pixie Strip Link Cable PIX229 25-foot Pixie Strip Link Cable PIX242...
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