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Traxon e:cue SYMPL Instructions For Use Manual

Traxon e:cue SYMPL Instructions For Use Manual

Pixel node & pixel range extender

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Read the Information for Use and the Safety Instructions
carefully. Subject to modification without prior notice.
Typographical and other errors do not justify any claim for
damages. Modification of the product is prohibited.
This manual is designed for electricians, system administrators,
and product users.
All product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Except for internal use, relinquishment of the instructions to a
third party, duplication in any type or form - also extracts - as
well as exploitation and / or communication of the contents is not
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Downloads and more information at:
www.ecue.com
AM390290035, AM394020035
SYMPL pixel Node
& Pixel Range Extender
Information for Use
Edition:
06.07.23 [EN_SYMPL_pixel_Node_Setup_v2p0]
Published by:
Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
Karl-Schurz-Strasse 38
33100 Paderborn, Germany
©2023 Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
All rights reserved
Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
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Karl-Schurz-Str. 38
33100 Paderborn, Germany
+49 5251 54648-0
support@ecue.com

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  • Page 1 33100 Paderborn, Germany All product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2023 Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH Except for internal use, relinquishment of the instructions to a All rights reserved third party, duplication in any type or form - also extracts - as well as exploitation and / or communication of the contents is not permitted.
  • Page 2 Supported Protocols 15.1 About the SYMPL pixel Node 15.2 System 15.3 Power supply 15.4 Network 15.5 Protocols 15.6 Update 15.7 About the Pixel Range Extender WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 02 / 29...
  • Page 3 General device description e:cue SYMPL Nodes are a system of interfaces for e:cue SYMPHOLIGHT only. They provide various connection types like DMX512, DALI, digital inputs and outputs etc. SYMPL Nodes always operate in online mode, as a device interface for SYMPHOLIGHT.
  • Page 4 SYMPL pixel Node — Information for Use | General device description Delivery content Delivery content for the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node (AM390290035): e:cue SYMPL pixel Node Safety instructions Welcome note Optional accessories 2 x Pixel Range Extender (AM394020035) for distances of up to 300 m*) between the Node and the fixtures.
  • Page 5 Off: no LED pixel protocol (type) defined. Green: pre-configured asynchronous serial LED pixel protocols. Yellow: DMX512 protocol. Blue: pre-configured synchronous serial LED pixel protocols (except DMX). Magenta: custom protocols. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 05 / 29...
  • Page 6 Only transport the device in its original packaging. This protects the device from damage. Unpacking Only unpack the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node at its installation location. To protect the device against condensation water, unpack it and wait until all moisture remaining in the device has evaporated.
  • Page 7 — Before dismounting, appropriate measures must be taken to protect the respective components against damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD protection). — Do not try to repair the device. Return it to your Traxon e:cue distributor for replacement or repair. To update the firmware see „10 Firmware Update“...
  • Page 8 Gentle pressure is then applied to the top front to snap it in place. The SYMPL pixel Node has been mounted successfully. You can also mount the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node on any flat vertical surface. Use a 3 to 3.5 mm screw for the hanger hole.
  • Page 9 Power supply The e:cue SYMPL pixel Node can be powered via pass back power from the LED fixture, via Power-over- Ethernet (PoE), or by an external power supply (PSU). When using pass back power or an external power supply unit: The SYMPL pixel Node is not suited for powering over a DC power supply network.
  • Page 10 — The SYMPL pixel Node is not suited to power connected LED fixtures. — It is recommended to use pass back power from the LED fixture`s PSU.  content WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 10 / 29...
  • Page 11 Have PoE switched OFF. With Pixel Range Extender (PRE): PSU between PRE and xture: Each xture has a separate PSU. The WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 11 / 29 PSU for the xture also supplies the xture’s PRE with power (+ and -...
  • Page 12 SYMPL+ pixel Node SYMPL pixel Node SYMPL pixel Node 5..24 V DC / 2W 5..24 V DC / 2W – – Ethernet Ethernet PoE switch PoE switch WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 12 / 29...
  • Page 13 On the “Fixture & Power” interface connect the Pixel Range Extender to the LED fixture using pins “+”, “Data”, and “–”, and to the fixture's PSU. For connection schemes see „6.1 Wiring diagram with Pixel Range Extender“ on page WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 13 / 29...
  • Page 14 Node and Pixel Range Extender up to 300 m* (Cat 5e recommended) User interfaces LEDs for activity, device power *) depending on installation setup, cable quality, and fi xture type WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 14 / 29...
  • Page 15 PSU for the xture also supplies the xture’s PRE with power (+ and - center: each fixture has a separate PSU, connected to the fixture. The Node is supplied via PoE w WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 15 / 29 pins, 5 ..
  • Page 16 PSU, connected to the fixture. The PSU for the fixture also sup for voltage drop. – – Opt A: The Node is supplied with power via PoE. Have PoE switched ON. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 16 / 29 max 3m max 3m...
  • Page 17 A: The Node cannot supply power to the xture, neither with PoE, nor with Node cannot supply power to the fixture, neither with PoE nor with its PSU. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 17 / 29...
  • Page 18 The network configuration of the SYMPL pixel Node is completed. Network configuration with the web interface Open a common web browser on a connected PC. Enter the SYMPL pixel Node's IP address into the address bar: e.g. http://192.168.123.1 WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 18 / 29...
  • Page 19 — You can change the login password to the SYMPL pixel Node's configuration page and the device name of the SYMPL pixel Node at “Settings” page. Do not forget the new password. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 19 / 29...
  • Page 20 Time Logic 0 Low T0L in 50 ns. Time Logic 1 High T1H in 50 ns. Time Logic 1 Low Time T1L in 50 ns. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 20 / 29...
  • Page 21 The start address of the test output. Revert Enable to revert the direction of the chase light. Click “set” to run the test and to apply changes in the test settings. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 21 / 29...
  • Page 22 Dashboard page appears. In case the Dashboard is not displayed, please reload the browser tab. The firmware update is completed. To abort the firmware update, click “abort and restart”. Wait for the device to reboot. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 22 / 29...
  • Page 23 (ESD protection). Disconnect all attached cables. Dismount the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node from the rail by pulling the black DIN rail handle and unhitching the SYMPL pixel Node. The dismounting is completed.
  • Page 24 13.1 SYMPL pixel Node 53.5 90.5  content 13.2 Pixel Range Extender 51.3 + + Data – – 53.1 Ø 3.5 Data+ Data– GND 42.8 WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 24 / 29...
  • Page 25 UCS8903_16bit UCS8904_16bit WS2811_400 WS2811_800 WS2812 WS2812b WS2813 WS2818 LED pixel protocols (output) not extendable by Pixel Range Extender: DMX512 synchronous (2-wire): APA102 / APA102c WS2801 WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 25 / 29...
  • Page 26 Is it possible to use more than one SYMPL pixel Node? Yes. You can integrate multiple SYMPL pixel Nodes in your installation. As part of the e:cue SYMPL family, you can also combine it the whole SYMPL range of interfaces.
  • Page 27 IP address. With e:cue’s SYMPHOLIGHT your Node will be found easily by pressing the Identify button and configured conveniently (see „7.2 Network configuration with SYMPHOLIGHT“ on page 18). WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23 Sheet: 27 / 29...
  • Page 28 The Pixel Range Extender requires no configuration. All configuration is done at the SYMPL pixel Node. To use the Pixel Range Extender the protocol’s Output mode has to be set to “Extender”. WWW.TRAXON-ECUE.COM ©2023 traxon technologies. All rights reserved. Information for Use 07/23...
  • Page 29 SYMPL pixel Node — Information for Use | FAQ  content Please check for the latest updates and changes on the Traxon website. © 2023 TRAXON TECHNOLOGIES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. www.traxon-ecue.com...

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