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 Max Patch Control Panel System Menu Maintenance Guidelines Specifications Dimensions Accessories...
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All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product.
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 Display Down Power Port Button Button Screen Button Button 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 M O D E S This feature gives the user the ability to adjust the RGB pixel control mode 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 M O D E S Available pixel control modes: Pixie Strip 30 Pixie Strip 60 Pixie Strip 120 30x1 60x1 120x1 15x2 30x2 60x2 10x3 20x3 40x3 15x4...
M A X PAT C H In Artnet or sACN mode, this driver features a Max Patch function, which allows the user to configure a group of fixtures into an assembly that resembles a large video panel. Follow the steps below: 1.
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. The SETUP button is used to select an option in either the main menu or the sub-menu of any main •...
S Y S T E M M E N U 000 - 255 Adjust red color intensity 000 - 255 Green Adjust green color intensity Blue 000 - 255 Adjust blue color intensity Enable / Disable Port1 EN / DIS Enable or disable output 1 Enable / Disable Port2 EN / DIS...
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S Y S T E M M E N U 30 Number xx Set number of Pixie Strip 30s (Default = 00) that this port will control 60 Number xx Set number of Pixie Strip 60s Pixie Strip Setup (Default = 10) that this port will control 120 Number xx Set number of Pixie Strip 120s...
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S Y S T E M M E N U 30 Number xx Set number of Pixie Strip 30s (Default = 00) that this port will control 60 Number xx Set number of Pixie Strip 60s Pixie Strip Setup (Default = 10) that this port will control 120 Number xx Set number of Pixie Strip 120s...
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S Y S T E M M E N U Program 001 - 016 Select built in program to run Speed 001 - 016 Select program speed Program Play Fade 001 - 016 Select program fade Phase Time 001 - 016 Select program phase time Set number of Pixie Strip 30s 30 Number 00 - 34...
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.
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 •...
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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