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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1.0 IP Pixel Controller Product code: 44511 For IP Pixelstrip 40/80...
- Page 2 IP Pixel Controller Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Introduction
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: Figure 1 • • Showtec IP Pixel Controller • • Quick-lock bracket • • Schuko to Power Pro True cable (1,5 m) •... -
Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words
This device shall not be treated as household waste. Read and follow the instructions in the user manual before installing, operating or servicing the device. This device falls under IEC protection class I. This devices is rated IP65. Product code: 44511... -
Page 7: Safety
Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids. Do not install the device in a location where flooding may occur. • • Do not use the device during thunderstorms. Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply immediately. Attention Power supply Product code: 44511... - Page 8 This device is IP65 rated. IP (Ingress Protection) 65 class means that the device is dust-tight and protected against harmful effect of water jets. Keep the connectors sealed with the rubber caps when the connectors are not in use. Product code: 44511...
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Page 9: Requirements For The User
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment During installation, deinstallation and rigging wear personal protective equipment in compliance with the national and site-specific regulations. Product code: 44511... -
Page 10: Description Of The Device
Description of the Device The Showtec IP Pixel Controller is an IP65-rated controller for the IP Pixelstrip 40 and IP Pixelstrip 80. Each of its four outputs can control up to 4 meters of IP Pixelstrips, for a maximum total of 16 meters. The device accepts DMX, Art-Net, sACN and Kling-Net protocols. -
Page 11: Product Specifications
5 kg IP rating IP65 Housing Aluminum Color Black Product properties: Cooling Passive Rigging: Mounting options Bracket Thermal specifications: Maximum ambient temperature 40 °C Included items: Included rigging 1x quick-lock bracket Included cables Power Pro True cable Product code: 44511... -
Page 12: Dimensions
The minimum distance to other objects must be bigger than 0,5 m. • • The maximum ambient temperature t = 40 °C must never be exceeded. • • The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 40 °C. Product code: 44511... -
Page 13: Rigging
04) Secure the device with a secondary suspension, for example a safety cable. Make sure that the secondary suspension can hold 10 times the weight of the device. If possible, the secondary suspension should be attached to a supporting structure independent of the primary suspension. Put the safety cable through the safety eye (03). Product code: 44511... -
Page 14: Connecting To Power Supply
Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: • • at 100–120 V: 2 devices IP Pixel Controller • • at 200–240 V: 4 devices IP Pixel Controller Product code: 44511... -
Page 15: Setup
To set up the IP Pixel Controller, follow the steps below: 01) Connect an IP65-rated dedicated connector OUT (10) of the device to an IP Pixelstrip. 02) Repeat step 1 to connect more devices. Product code: 44511... -
Page 16: Dmx Connection
If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network. When you make your own DMX cables, make sure that you connect the pins and wires correctly as shown in the figure below. Figure 6 Product code: 44511... -
Page 17: Master/Slave Setup
03) Connect a DMX terminator (120 Ω resistor) to the DMX OUT connector of the last device on the data link. 04) Set the 1 device on the data link as a master device (see 6.6.3.7. Slave on page 34). 05) Set the remaining devices as slave devices (see 6.6.3.7. Slave on page 34). Figure 7 Product code: 44511... -
Page 18: Dmx Linking
04) Continue assigning the starting addresses of the remaining devices by adding 12 each time to the previous number. When addressing multiple devices on one data link, make sure that there are no overlapping channels. You cannot control devices individually if they have overlapping channels. Product code: 44511... -
Page 19: Ethernet Connection
Art-Net or sACN. If you make your own network cables, make sure that you connect the pins and wires correctly. Use RJ45 (8P8C) connectors and patch the cables according to the T568B color standard. Figure 9 Product code: 44511... -
Page 20: Art-Net/Sacn/Kling-Net Linking
30). To change the Universe of the device, refer to the sACN menu (see 6.6.3.5. Sacn on page 32). 02) Select sACN Protocol in the Mode menu (see 6.6.3. Mode on page 30). 03) Set the universe in the sACN menu (see 6.6.3.5. Sacn on page 32). Product code: 44511... -
Page 21: Kling-Net Settings
02) Set the IP address of your computer/light controller to 10.x.x.x. and the subnet to 255.0.0.0. The IP Pixel Controller does not require any further network setting adjustments. 03) Set the Kling-Net mode of the IP Pixel Controller in the Mode menu (see 6.6.3. Mode on page 30). Product code: 44511... -
Page 22: Operation
02) Set the DMX starting address of the device in the Address menu (see 6.6.1. Address on page 29). To operate the device via Kling-Net with a computer: • • Select a Kling-Net mode in the Mode menu (see 6.6.3.6. Klingnet on page 33). Product code: 44511... -
Page 23: Section Control Mode
Section Control mode supports the following channel configurations: Figure 11 • • 10x RGB mode (see 6.2.1.1. 10x RGB Mode) • • 20x RGB mode (see 6.2.1.2. 20x RGB Mode) • • 40x RGB mode (see 6.2.1.3. 40x RGB Mode) Product code: 44511... -
Page 24: Rgb Mode
The IP Pixel Controller is connected to 1 meter of output devices per output. Meter 1 (80 pixels) Output 1 Universe 1, channel 001 Output 2 Universe 1, channel 031 Output 3 Universe 1, channel 061 Output 4 Universe 1, channel 091 Product code: 44511... -
Page 25: Rgb Mode
The IP Pixel Controller is connected to 1 meter of output devices per output. Meter 1 (80 pixels) Output 1 Universe 1, channel 001 Output 2 Universe 1, channel 061 Output 3 Universe 1, channel 121 Output 4 Universe 1, channel 181 Product code: 44511... -
Page 26: Rgb Mode
The IP Pixel Controller is connected to 1 meter of output devices per output. Meter 1 (80 pixels) Output 1 Universe 1, channel 001 Output 2 Universe 1, channel 121 Output 3 Universe 1, channel 241 Output 4 Universe 1, channel 361 Product code: 44511... -
Page 27: Pixel Freak Mode
Meter 1 (80 pixels) Output 1 Universe 1, channel 001 Output 2 Universe 1, channel 241 Output 3 Universe 2, channel 001 Output 4 Universe 2, channel 241 Product code: 44511... -
Page 28: Control Panel
6.4. Start-up Upon start-up the display will show a splash screen with the Showtec logo and the name of the device: Immediately afterwards, the display shows the start screen. The start screen provides information about the assigned addresses and the control mode of the device, for example: Press the MENU button to open the main menu (see 6.6. -
Page 29: Menu Overview
0.5 Mtr Klingnet 1Mtr Disable Slave Program 000–030 Auto Speed 000–020 Dimmer 000–255 Strobe 000–255 Manual 000–255 Green 000–255 Blue 000–255 Black Signal Hold Hold Pixel Reverse Advance (see 6.6.4. Advance on page 35) Never Screen Timeout Product code: 44511... -
Page 30: Main Menu Options
In this menu you can set the starting DMX address of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the starting DMX address of the device. The selection range is 001–505. 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 44511... -
Page 31: Network
Sacn (see 6.6.3.5. Sacn) • • Klingnet (see 6.6.3.6. Klingnet) • • Slave (see 6.6.3.7. Slave) • • Auto (see 6.6.3.8. Auto) • • Manual (see 6.6.3.9. Manual) 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 44511... -
Page 32: Set Output
02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. 6.6.3.3. DMX In this submenu you can select the DMX channel mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the options. 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 44511... -
Page 33: Artnet
The device is controlled in Pixel Freak Mode. In this mode each pixel is controlled individually. The numbers of channels is automatically determined according to the number of output devices per output 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 44511... -
Page 34: Klingnet
When combining IP Pixelstrip 40 devices and IP Pixelstrip 80 devices it is recommended to use the 0.5 Mtr setting. This gives each IP Pixelstrip 80 2 ID's, but prevents issues with multiple devices sharing 1 ID. Product code: 44511... -
Page 35: Slave
• Speed: Sets the speed of the built-in program (000–020) 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to increase/decrease the value. 04) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 44511... -
Page 36: Manual
Reset the settings of the device to the default factory settings (YES/NO) 02) Press the ENTER button to select a setting. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to change the value. 04) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 44511... -
Page 37: Dmx Channels
000–255 Change effect size big to small Red background dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100%) Green background dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100%) Blue background dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100%) Product code: 44511... -
Page 38: Rdm Information
This device supports RDM (see 6.8.2. Supported RDM PIDs (Parameter IDs)). 6.8.1. RDM Details • • Responder ID: 29B4:0E1xxxxx • • Manufacturer's ID: Showtec (Highlite International B.V.) • • Manufacturer Label: Showtec • • Model Description: IP Pixel Controller • •... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
In case of a setup with multiple • • To find out the defective device, bypass devices, one of the devices is one device at a time until normal defective and disturbs data operation is restored transmission on the link Product code: 44511... -
Page 40: Maintenance
The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device and do not modify the device. Refer repairs and servicing to instructed or skilled persons. Contact your Highlite International dealer for more information. Product code: 44511... -
Page 41: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage
For more detailed information about recycling of this product contact the local authorities or the authorized dealer. Approval Check the respective product page on the website of Highlite International (www.highlite.com) for an available declaration of conformity. Product code: 44511... - Page 42 IP Pixel Controller Product code: 44511...
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- Page 44 Showtec is a brand of Highlite International B.V.
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