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  • Page 1 LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 10.10.2023, ID: 449740 (V5)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and controls........................16 Operating..............................19 6.1 Menu overview..........................23 6.2 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode..................24 6.3 Functions in 55-channel DMX mode..................
  • Page 4 LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
  • Page 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control Pixel Rail Strips (item no.: 449739). Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire by exceeding the maximum current The device can supply power to other devices of identical design and connected in series. If too many devices are connected, the power consumption can exceed the maximum permitted power consumption, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames.

  • Page 10: Features

    Features Features Controller for up to 16 Stairville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII type pixel rail strips (maximum four per output) (item number: 449739) Control protocols: DMX (10/55 channels), ArtNet (4x480 channels), RDM Operating modes: Stand-alone (30 programmes), master/slave, sound control Inputs and outputs: DMX, RJ45 (ArtNet) Operation via buttons and display on the unit Lockable connections (Power Twist) for self-supply and to supply further devices...

  • Page 11: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 12 Installation and starting up Master/slave operation Master DMX OUT DMX IN 120 Ω Slave DMX OUT DMX IN Slave DMX OUT 120 Ω DMX IN LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...
  • Page 13 Installation and starting up Control via ArtNet ARTNET OUT ARTNET IN ARTNET IN LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...
  • Page 14 Installation and starting up Control via DMX DMX CONTROLLER DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT 120 Ω DMX IN NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
  • Page 15 Installation and starting up Notes on wiring A maximum of four Stairville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII can be connected per output. The max‐ imum permitted total cable length of 80 m must not be exceeded. Keep cable paths as short as possible to ensure trouble-free operation.

  • Page 16: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö & LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls 1 [POWER IN] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply 2 [POWER OUT] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist IP65) for the power supply of further units 3 Fuse holder 4 [Switch] | Main switch for turning the device on and off 5 Safety cable eyelet 6 [MODE] | Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items.
  • Page 18 Connections and controls Back & 12 [DMX IN] | DMX input (3 and 5-pin) for controlling control the device via DMX 13 [ARTNET IN] | RJ45 input for controlling the device via ArtNet 14 [ARTNET OUT] | RJ45 output for controlling further devices via ArtNet 15 [DMX OUT] | DMX output (3 and 5-pin) for connecting additional DMX devices in a DMX universe 16 [Outputs] | RJ45 outputs for controlling the pixel strips via LAN cable.

  • Page 19: Operating

    Operating Operating Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the [Switch] main switch. Auto operating mode Automatic operation can only be activated if the unit is operating alone or as master in a master/slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX or ArtNet.
  • Page 20 Operating Sound control In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds detected by the built-in microphone. Press [MODE] and use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the ‘Sound Mode’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘YES’ option. The device is now running in sound mode.
  • Page 21 Operating Software info This menu allows you to display the currently installed software version. Press [MODE] and use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the ‘Software Version’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] to display the version information. Use [MODE] to return to the previous menu level. Length and number of pixel In this menu you determine the length and thus the number of possible pixel strips per output.
  • Page 22 Operating Network settings In this menu you determine the network settings. Press [MODE] and use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the ‘Network Settings’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] to open the “Network Settings” menu. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the required option and confirm with [ENTER]. Adjust the displayed value with [UP] and [DOWN] and press [ENTER] to confirm each new set‐...

  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    Operating 6.1 Menu overview Auto Sound Mode DMX Address Channel Mode Software version Length Network Settings Slave Mode 10CH Software version [1M] Speed:1 IP Address 000.[000.000.000 Speed 55CH [2M] Subnet Mask 000.[000.000.000 Speed:9 [3M] Net SubNet Unive [00] 00 00 [4M] Program:01 Program...

  • Page 24: Functions In 10-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 6.2 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0% … 100%) 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 0 … 255 Intensity of red LED (0% … 100%) 0 … 255 Intensity of green LED (0% … 100%) 0 …...

  • Page 25: Functions In 55-Channel Dmx Mode

    Operating 6.3 Functions in 55-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0% … 100%) 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 0 … 255 Automatic programme 1 (multi colour effect. The last effect will be played automatically.) 0 …...

  • Page 26: Network Connection

    Operating 6.4 Network connection ArtNet For operation via ArtNet, you first have to install the necessary software on your PC (Windows or Mac with fixed IP address). Connect the pixel rail strips to the controller and switch it on. Give the controller an IP address corresponding to the ArtNet settings. Set the subnet mask of the controller and the software to “255.0.0.0”.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Control protocols DMX (10/55 channels) ArtNet (4x480 channels) Number of DMX channels 10 or 55 Input connections DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3- and 5-pin ArtNet control RJ45 Power supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3- and 5-pin ArtNet control...
  • Page 28 Technical specifications Supply voltage 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, fast-acting Degree of protection IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 305 mm × 230 mm × 65 mm Weight 2.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range...

  • Page 29: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 30 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 32: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 33 Notes LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...
  • Page 34 Notes LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII Controller...
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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