Dots Connection - Robe Anolis ArcPower Unit Pixel Rack Mount Manual

5.4. Dots connection

Dots (ArcDot-CE, ArcDot-US, ArcSource Outdoor 4MC-Pixel-CE, ArcSource Out 4MC Pixel -US) can be can
be interconnected directly or by using T- connectors see the picture below.
To connect Dots
1. Disconnect the ArcPower Unit Pixel from mains.
2. Connect Dots to the ArcPower Unit Pixel. Number of dots depends on version of the ArcPower Unit Pixel and
length of cables in the installation (see table below). Connect active terminators to each Dots line.
3. Connect the ArcPower Unit Pixel to mains.
4. Run procedures "Search Pix" and "Sort Pix" from the menu "Configuration" (Configuration-->ArcZone
Pixel--> Commands)
5. Save adjusted values using the the option "Save" It is important to save Dots configuration at every change
in the menu "Commands".
6. Disconnect the ArcPower Unit Pixel from mains and replace active terminators by passive terminators*.
7. Connect the ArcPower Unit Pixel to mains and to the pixel control system (e.g. Robe Media Server).
* Active terminators can remain permanent connected if there is place for them (they are bigger than passive
terminators).
Always disconnect the ArcPower Unit Pixel from AC power before
Example of installation:
Connection by means of
T-connectors
connecting/disconnecting LED modules!
Direct connection
Max. number of L max (max. length of cable from AP Rack
Dots per output Unit Pixel to terminator on one pixel output)
A r c P o w e r U n i t
Pixel
25 100 m
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
The minimum cable length of 0.3m between
two T-connectors has to be kept in case that
the pixel searching and sorting is executed
from the ArcPower Unit Pixel menu.
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A r c P o w e r U n i t A r c P o w e r U n i t
Pixel US Pixel US LV
20 m 20 m
60 m 40 m
75 m 50 m
90 m 60 m
100 m 65 m
70 m
80 m
90 m
100 m