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Plastic SMART PXL40 Dot - Installation Guide
40mm diameter RGB & RGBW pixel dot in 24V with high resolution dimming.
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Physical Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Cable Core Identification Chart .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Key Electrical Safety............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Electrical Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Protection From Injury During Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
System Planning and Specification ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Key Safety & Functional Limits ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Voltage Drop ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Maximum Plastic PXL40 Dot Chain Length ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
DC PSU Connection ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Data Cable Length & Direction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Control Channels ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Smart PXL Dot Control Options..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Controlling Smart PXL Dots with ENTTEC OCTO's ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Controlling Smart PXL Dots with ENTTEC's Pixelator System ................................................................................................................ 11
Installation Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Surface Installation of Plastic PXL40 Dots & Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 13
Catenary Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Marking The Surface ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Servicing, Inspection & Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Ordering Information ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Smart PXL Dots .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Smart PXL Dot Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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ID: 5944758
Last Update: July 2024
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Control Channels ..........................................8 Smart PXL Dot Control Options..................................... 9 Controlling Smart PXL Dots with ENTTEC OCTO’s ............................9 Controlling Smart PXL Dots with ENTTEC’s Pixelator System ........................ 11 Installation Guidelines ........................................13 Surface Installation of Plastic PXL40 Dots & Accessories ........................13 Catenary Mounting ........................................ -
Page 2: Physical Dimensions
20.7 23mm All ENTTEC Smart PXL Dot accessories are fitted with the same Amphenol AT series connectors and industrial grade heat shrink as the Smart PXL Dots to provide additional durability. Each cable accessory has a bend radius – View each accessory’s datasheet for more information. - Page 3 Plastic Smart PXL40DOT Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version Smart PXL – 2M Female Cable Used as a convenient method to connect your Smart PXL Dot strings to a connection block or other device. Smart PXL – Power Injector Used to combat voltage drop and injecting up to 10A of power.
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Page 4: Cable Core Identification Chart
Some accessories comprised of 3 cores as below, the pinout is as follows: Pin on Amphenol Cable colour Function Connector Black White Data +24V DC ENTTEC recommend the use of cable ferrules when connecting non-tinned cable. INSTALLATION GUIDE ID: 5944758 Last Update: July 2024 ... -
Page 5: Key Electrical Safety
Check and respect all directions and warnings given within this installation guide before specifying, installing and operating a Smart PXL Dot system. If you are unsure or still have any questions about how to install or operate this product safely, please contact your ENTTEC supplier or speak with ENTTEC directly. Key Electrical Safety This product must be installed in accordance with applicable national and local electrical and ▪... -
Page 6: System Planning And Specification
If cable length can be reduced across your installation, this is recommended. If you are concerned about voltage drop and the impact on your installation, contact ENTTEC team or your reseller. Maximum Plastic PXL40 Dot Chain Length Maximum chain length is determined by voltage drop, power consumption (10A max throughput) and control channel availability. -
Page 7: Dc Psu Connection
For optimum performance and to reduce the impact of voltage drop, ENTTEC recommend the use of multiple smaller DC power supplies at the beginning of each run of Smart PXL Dots, instead of a low quantity of high-capacity power supplies with longer connection cables. -
Page 8: Control Channels
The hard upper limit to the number of dots you can run from one data feed can be calculated by dividing the maximum number of data channels per output of the ENTTEC pixel controller by the DMX channel footprint of the Smart PXL Dot. -
Page 9: Smart Pxl Dot Control Options
Smart PXL Dot Control Options ENTTEC offers various products to control Smart PXL Dots, each designed for different use case scenarios. Key specification information and application diagrams for each system can be found within the following section. - Page 10 EMF, (i.e. air conditioning units). ▪ ENTTEC recommends the use of cable ferrules for all stranded cables connected to the OCTO’s screw terminals to ensure a reliable connection. ArtNet / sACN / DMX Lighting Players & Controllers...
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Page 11: Controlling Smart Pxl Dots With Enttec's Pixelator System
Controlling Smart PXL Dots with ENTTEC’s Pixelator System ENTTEC’s Pixelator system has been designed with reliability and flexibility at its heart. The system comprises of two key elements. The Pixelator device used to perform protocol conversion, and PLink injectors used locally to convert the data from the Pixelator close to the beginning of each chain of dots. - Page 12 EMF, (i.e. air conditioning units). ▪ ENTTEC recommends the use of cable ferrules for all stranded cables connected to the PLink’s screw terminals to ensure a reliable connection. ArtNet / sACN / DMX Lighting Players & Controllers...
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Page 13: Installation Guidelines
Cable termination end caps (SKU: 73015) feature a single M5 hole for use with pan head screws and bolts. ENTTEC produces Smart PXL Dot cable accessories for increased convenience on site. All accessories use the same connectors as the Smart PXL Dot’s. Cabling should be restrained with cable clips suited to the surface you are mounting your Smart PXL installation to every 0.5m. -
Page 14: Catenary Mounting
Catenary Mounting ENTTEC recommends UV-resistant, outdoor-use rated cable ties for 2 wire catenary support of the SmartPXL dots via the mounting holes to eliminate any rotational stress. Do not place cable tie directly to cable leading in/out of SmartPXL dot. -
Page 15: Servicing, Inspection & Maintenance
Do not spray Smart PXL Dots or accessories with a high-pressure water jet. ▪ To clean an ENTTEC Smart PXL system, use low-pressure compressed air to remove dust, dirt and loose particles. If deemed necessary, wipe the Smart PXL Dots with a damp microfiber cloth. -
Page 16: Revision History
Visit the ENTTEC website for the latest version Revision History ◼ For the Plastic Smart PXL40 manufactured after July 2024, the logo design direction has been aligned with ENTTEC pixel dot range. Ordering Information Smart PXL Dots Product Plastic Smart PXL40 Dot Refer to DATASHEET Please contact ENTTEC team to discuss your customisation need.
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