Moss LED PixlArt 416 User manual

416

PIXLART

HARDWARE REV 1.0

USER MANUAL

V1.1

Contents

Contents..................................................................................................................................................1

1 –Introduction ......................................................................................................................................3

2 –Safety Notes......................................................................................................................................4

2.1 –Supplying Power.........................................................................................................................4

3 –Installation.........................................................................................................................................5

3.1 –Power .........................................................................................................................................5

3.1.1 - Output Fuses........................................................................................................................5

3.1.2 - Logic Power..........................................................................................................................5

3.2 - Control Data................................................................................................................................5

3.3 –Installing the Lights ....................................................................................................................5

4 –Network Configuration......................................................................................................................7

4.1 –Network Layout..........................................................................................................................7

4.2 –IP Addressing..............................................................................................................................8

4.2.1 - Using a Router......................................................................................................................8

4.2.2 - Using A Switch/Direct ..........................................................................................................8

4.2.3 - Forcing the Default IP Address...........................................................................................8

5 –Operation ........................................................................................................................................10

5.1 –Startup......................................................................................................................................10

5.2 - Sending Data.............................................................................................................................10

5.3 –Outputs ....................................................................................................................................10

5.3.1 –Pixel Outputs.....................................................................................................................10

5.3.2 –DMX512 Output ................................................................................................................10

5.4 –Hardware Test Pattern.............................................................................................................11

6 - Firmware Upgrades..........................................................................................................................12

6.1 - Physical Setup ...........................................................................................................................12

6.2 - Obtaining New Firmware..........................................................................................................12

6.3 - Performing an Update ..............................................................................................................12

6.4 - Performing a “Forced Boot” Update.........................................................................................14

PixlArt416 V1.0 User Manual V1.1

7 - Specifications ...................................................................................................................................14

8 –Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................14

8.1 - LED Codes..................................................................................................................................14

8.2 - No Status/Power LEDs On.........................................................................................................15

8.3 –No Pixel Control .......................................................................................................................15

8.4 - Other Issues ..............................................................................................................................15

8.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults..........................................................................................................15

9 - Warranty and Service.......................................................................................................................17

1 –Introduction

This is the user manual for the hardware version 1.0 PixlArt416 pixel control board.

The PixlArt416 controller converts the E1.31 (sACN) or Art-net protocols from a lighting console,

media server or computer lighting software into various other data protocols and outputs that data in

real time to control pixel lighting fixtures.

The PixlArt416 features an output capacity of up to 24 universes of multicast/unicast E1.31 data or

Art-net data. It can output an additional universe of DMX512 outputs in sACN/E1.31 mode, bringing

the total E1.31 universes up to 25. This combined with an advanced feature-set and very easy to use

configuration software make the PixlArt416 an excellent choice for your pixel lighting application.

Note that this manual covers the PixlArt416 controller with hardware revision V1.0 only. It only

contains information specific to this physical control board, not the software configuration of PixlArt

controllers in general.

Please refer to the Diode Manager manual available on the PixlArt416 product page on our website.

2 - Safety Notes

2.1 –Supplying Power

Power to the controller and outputs is applied via a screw terminal connector, located on the left-

hand edge of the controller as shown in Figure 1. This connector is clearly marked on the chassis

with the polarity.

The voltage input can be anywhere between 5V and 24V DC independently and it is the user’s

responsibility to ensure that the power supply used matches the voltage of the pixel fixture they are

using and that it can supply the correct amount of power/current. The total maximum allowable

current through the controller is 30 Amps.

Figure 1

Power Input

Pixel Output 1

Pixel Output 3

Pixel Output 2

Pixel Output 4

3 –Installation

3.1 –Power

3.1.1 - Output Fuses

Each individual output is protected by a 5A mini blade fuse. These may be changed to a higher or

lower value depending on your specific application, provided any individual output does not exceed

7.5A and the total bank current capacity does not exceed 30A. If you require more current than this,

then you will need to inject power into the pixels directly off board.

3.1.2 - Logic Power

No on-board power configuration is required. Power to the logic circuitry is automatically regulated

from the power input. Simply connect your power supply of between 5V and 24V DC to the power

input screw terminal (shown in Figure 1). Logic power is fused using an on-board 500mA self-

resetting polyfuse. This fuse will automatically trip very quickly in a fault condition and then re-set

once normal operation resumes.

3.2 - Control Data

Control data to the PixlArt416 is achieved via the single horizontal Ethercon jack. The controller

supports Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31) or Art-Net data.

3.3 –Installing the Lights

The pixel LEDs are connected directly via the pluggable screw terminal connectors located on the

left-hand edge of the controller. Each connector is labeled with its output channel number (1-4) and

there is a pin-out for the connectors clearly marked on the chassis for quick reference. Simply wire

your pixels into each screw terminal and then plug them into the mating sockets. The pin-out for the

connectors in normal mode is also shown in Figure 2 on the following page. We recommend

connecting all outputs to the PixlArt 416 de-energized to reduce the chance of an over-current surge

which may cause the output fuse to ‘blow'.

Figure 2 –Normal mode pinout

Some pixel protocols do not use the clock line and lights of this type will only have 3 wires. In this case

you can leave the clock line disconnected.

Warning: It is very important not to short +Ve onto the clock or data lines when using pixels

greater than 5v. Note that this can also happen from poor waterproofing when rain shorts the

higher voltage onto either of those wires in your pixels/wiring.

+Ve

Clock

Data

GND

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 4

4 –Network Configuration

4.1 –Network Layout

Figure 4

Figure 4 shows a typical network topology for the PixlArt416 controller(s) LAN. The host machine

typically connects to a router and then to the controller(s). If you are only using a few controllers,

they can be connected straight to the router. Larger installations will benefit from using a network

switch between the router and controllers. Very large installations (E.g. 50 or more universes in

multicast mode) will also benefit from the use of an IGMP snooping enabled network switch and

router.

In a single controller installation, it may be preferable to connect the controller directly to the host

machine’s network adapter.

The PixlArt416 controller(s) can also be integrated straight into any pre-existing LAN such as your

media, home or office network.

4.2 –IP Addressing

4.2.1 - Using a Router

Routers have a DHCP server in them – this means they will tell a device plugged into them what IP

address to use, if asked.

DHCP is always enabled by default on a PixlArt416 controller so it can immediately connect to any

existing network with a router. However, it is recommended that you assign a static IP address once

communications have been established via Diode Manager. If the controller is in DHCP mode and is

not assigned an IP address by a DHCP server, it will timeout and default to a static IP of 192.168.0.50

If DHCP mode is enabled, both LEDs will flash together until the controller receives an IP address, at

which point the power LED will remain on solid and the status LED will flash slowly indicating it is in

run mode and ready for use.

If a static IP address is assigned to the board, then the power LED will be solid from power up. If a

DHCP timeout occurs the power LED will stop flashing and go solid also.

4.2.2 - Using A Switch/Direct

It may be desirable to connect the controller directly to a switch or even directly to the host machine

instead of using a router. In this case (for first time configuration) you will need to ensure that the

network adapter of your computer is set in the IP range that the controller will default to (controller

defaults to 192.168.0.50). This means you PC’s IP should be 192.168.0.xxx where xxx is anything

between 1 and 254 other than 50. The subnet mask on your PC should be set to 255.255.255.0.

Once you can successfully discover the controller in the Diode, we recommended setting the

controller to a static IP address other than the default.

Figure 5 shows a screenshot of typical computer network settings to communicate with a PixlArt416

for the first time without a router.

Figure 5

Note: You can also connect the PixlArt416 directly to a PC.

4.2.3 - Forcing the Default IP Address

In the event that you forget the IP of a controller and you can’t see it in the Diode Manager, it

can be forced to its default IP. A simple procedure can be employed on power up:

1. Hold down the “Factory IP” button and power up the board

2. After a few seconds release the button. The controller’s IP address will now be 192.168.0.50.

You should now be able to setup your PC’s network settings to find the controller at this IP and

change the IP settings to what you prefer. After changing the settings or if you power the controller

off and on again, the controller will revert to using the saved settings.

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