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- Page 1 PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.3.4 - Factory IP Address 7 - Operation 7.1 - Start-up 7.2 - Sending Ethernet Data 7.3 - Pixel Outputs 7.4 - Button Actions 7.5 - Hardware Test Pattern 7.6 - Operating Refresh Rates - 2 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... - Page 3 9.3 - Electrical Fault Protection 10 - Troubleshooting 10.1 - LED Codes 10.2 - Statistical Monitoring 10.3 - Solutions for Common Issues 10.4 - Other Issues 10.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults 11 - Disclaimer - 3 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 - Introduction This is the user manual for the PixLite E16-S Mk3 pixel controller. The PixLite E16-S Mk3 is a powerful pixel LED controller built upon Advatek’s 3rd generation PixLite Mk3 processor. At its core, the controller converts sACN, Art- Net and DMX512 protocols from lighting consoles, media servers or computer lighting software into various pixel LED protocols. -
Page 5: Safety Notes
The pixel output connectors shall be used for pixel output connection only. Completely disconnect the supply source during abnormal operation and before making any other connections to the device. Specification and certification markings are located on the side of the device. - 5 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... -
Page 6: Physical Installation
Assemble the unit onto the mounting surface using screws of a type suitable for the mounting surface (not supplied). The screws should be a pan head type, 3mm in thread diameter and at least 15mm long, as shown in Figure 2 below. - 6 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... - Page 7 Figure 2: Controller Assembled to Flat Surface - 7 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 8: Din Rail Mount
1. Align the controller's mounting holes with the outermost mounting holes on each bracket. Using the four supplied M3, 12mm long screws, assemble the controller to the mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 3 below. Figure 3: Controller Assembled to Bracket - 8 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... - Page 9 2. Align the lower edge of the bracket with the lower edge of the DIN rail (1), and push the controller down so it clicks onto the DIN rail (2), as shown in Figure 4 below. Figure 4: Controller Assembled to DIN Rail - 9 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
- Page 10 3. To remove the controller from the DIN rail, pull the controller horizontally, toward its power connector (1) while rotating the controller up and off the rail (2), as shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 5: Removal of Controller from DIN Rail - 10 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 11: Electrical Connections
Figure 6: Location of Power Input Pixels that are connected to the PixLite E16-S Mk3 cannot be powered through the device itself; any pixels connected must have their power sourced separately from a power supply instead. -
Page 12: Control Data
Figure 7 below. Figure 7: Position of Ethernet 5.3 - Pixel Outputs & Expanded Mode A high level wiring diagram for connecting pixel LEDs to a PixLite E16-S Mk3 is shown in Figure 8 below. Refer to Section 7.3 for the specific capacity of a pixel output. - Page 13 When expanded mode is enabled, the outputs in the management interface instead map like the following: - 13 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 14: Differential Dmx512 Pixels
Figure 10: Pixel Output Pinout - Expanded Mode Enabled 5.4 - Differential DMX512 Pixels The PixLite E16-S Mk3 can connect to differential DMX512 pixels, as well as single-wire serial DMX512 pixels. Single wired DMX512 pixels can connect as per the pinout above. -
Page 15: Backup Data For Select Pixels
With DMX pixels, the outgoing data stream is not limited to a single universe, as a standard DMX universe would be. When connected to a PixLite E16-S Mk3, the maximum number of DMX512-D pixels that can be configured is the same as if expanded mode were enabled, which is 510 RGB pixels per output. -
Page 16: Aux Port
PixLite Mk3 Management Guide here: www.advateklighting.com/product-help/pixlite/mk3/management-guide The Aux port connector is located on the front side of the unit as shown in Figure 13 below. Figure 13: Location and Pinout of the Aux Port - 16 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... -
Page 17: Network Configuration
Figure 14: Network Layout using a Switch and Router Figure 14 shows a typical network topology for the PixLite E16-S Mk3. The Lighting Control Device could be any source of Ethernet data - e.g. desktop PC, laptop, lighting console, or media server. -
Page 18: Igmp Snooping
PixLite Mk3 devices have. This feature removes the need for IGMP Snooping. This means that operation of the PixLite E16-S Mk3 in the situation described above will require IGMP Snooping, as there is no hardware firewall in place. -
Page 19: Static Ip
This then means that connecting a PixLite E16-S Mk3 directly to a PC typically does not require any IP address configuration - communication will be possible because both devices would generate their own valid AutoIP. While the device has an AutoIP address in use, it continues searching for a DHCP address in the background. - Page 20 Note: The Factory IP is only a temporary setting used to regain connectivity to the device. When the device is reset (powered off and on again), the IP address settings will revert to what is configured in the device. - 20 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 21: Operation
7.3 - Pixel Outputs Each of the 16 pixel outputs on the PixLite E16-S Mk3 can drive up to 6 universes of data. This allows for a total of up to 96 universes of pixel data to be driven out of the one controller. -
Page 22: Button Actions
Solid Blue White Solid White Outputs will slowly move through a continuous color fade. Color Fade Pressing the TEST button will loop back to the original color cycle test mode. - 22 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... -
Page 23: Operating Refresh Rates
For this to take place, the PixLite still needs to receive and process each universe, including universes that will be dropped due to a lower priority. Low priority sACN handling with the PixLite E16-S Mk3 will require that the total number of universes being streamed to the controller from all sources combined, for any purpose, should not exceed 100 universes. -
Page 24: Advatek Showtime
SHOWTime™ Dashboard. Now, operators can access real-time playback and device control through the SHOWTime™ Dashboard, amplifying the flexibility of PixLite Mk3. For more information, download the PixLite Mk3 Management Guide here: www.advateklighting.com/product-help/pixlite/mk3/management-guide - 24 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... -
Page 25: Firmware Updates
The controller is capable of having its firmware updated (new software). An update is typically performed to fix problems or to add new features. To perform a firmware update, ensure that you have your PixLite E16-S Mk3 controller connected to the LAN network as per Section 6.1. -
Page 26: Specifications
9 - Specifications 9.1 - Operating Specifications The table below specifies the operating conditions for a PixLite E16-S Mk3 controller. For a full list of specifications, refer to the product datasheet. 9.1.1 - Power Parameter Value/Range Units Input Power 5 - 24... -
Page 27: Electrical Fault Protection
All pixel outputs are protected against faults of up to +/- 36V DC. The Aux Port is protected against faults of up to +/- 48V DC. The PixLite E16-S Mk3 is protected against damage from reversed polarity power input. - 27 - www.advateklighting.com... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
10 - Troubleshooting 10.1 - LED Codes There are multiple LEDs on the PixLite E16-S Mk3 that are useful for troubleshooting. The location of each is shown in Figure 17 below. Figure 17: Location of LEDs Please refer to the tables below for condition codes for the Ethernet port LEDs, and the multi-color status LED. -
Page 29: Statistical Monitoring
Many issues that may occur are often due to complications in the network, configuration, or wiring. For this reason, the Management Interface features a statistics page for statistical monitoring and diagnostics. Refer to the PixLite Mk3 Management Guide for more information. - 29 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... -
Page 30: Solutions For Common Issues
10.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults To reset the controller to its factory default settings, do the following: 1. Ensure the controller is powered up. 2. Hold down the 'Reset' button for 10 seconds. - 30 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... - Page 31 5. Alternatively, reset to factory defaults via the Management Interface, in the "Configuration" page. Note: This process will reset all configuration parameters to Factory Defaults, including IP Address settings (listed in Section 6.3.4), as well as Security settings. - 31 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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Page 32: Disclaimer
EN 61000-4-6 RoHS 2 + DD (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2015/863 (RoHS 3) Through testing to the above standards, the PixLite E16-S Mk3 has the certifications and marks listed in the table below. - 32 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228... - Page 33 Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd. This product has been manufactured by: Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd U1, 3-5 Gilda Court Mulgrave, 3170 VIC, AUSTRALIA - 33 - www.advateklighting.com PixLite E16-S Mk3 User Manual V20250228...
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