LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII controller user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 9 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 39 10 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control Pixel Rail Strips (item no.: 449739). Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Wiring Follow the wiring instructions in the user manual. NOTICE! Compatible devices This device may only be operated with the Stairville Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII LED-strip (item no. 449739).
Features 3 Features n Controller for up to 16 pixel rail strips (maximum four per output) of the type Stairville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII (Item no.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. The device has two lateral attachment lugs each with two slots for wall or ceiling mounting (mounting hardware not included).
Installation and starting up Connection examples The following figures show the connection configuration of the pixel strips in the various oper‐ ating modes.
Installation and starting up Control via ArtNet ARTNET OUT ARTNET IN ARTNET IN controller 16
Installation and starting up Control via DMX DMX CONTROLLER DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT 120 Ω DMX IN LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 17
Installation and starting up NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
Installation and starting up Notes on wiring A maximum of four Stairville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII may be connected per output. The maximum permissible total cable length of 80 m must not be exceeded. Keep cable runs as short as possible to ensure trouble-free operation.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel ö # $ % & ' controller 20 ( ) * + ,
Connections and controls 1 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for power supply 2 [POWER OUT] Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further units. 3 Fuse holder 4 [Switch] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 5 Safety cable eyelet. 6 [MODE] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened sub menu. 7 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value.
Connections and controls 9 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. 10 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. 11 [SIGNAL] Indicator LED. This LED lights up on incoming signal.
Connections and controls Rear panel & - .
Connections and controls 12 [DMX IN] DMX input (3 and 5-pin) to control the device via DMX. 13 [ARTNET IN] RJ45 input to control the device via ArtNet. 14 [ARTNET OUT] RJ45 output to control other devices via ArtNet. 15 [DMX OUT] DMX output (3 and 5-pin) for connecting additional DMX devices in a DMX universe. 16 [Outputs] RJ45 outputs for controlling the pixel strips via LAN cable. A maximum of four Stairville LED Pixel Rail 40 RGB MKII can be connected per output.
Operating 6 Operating Connect the device to the mains and switch it on with the main switch [Switch]. Operating mode Auto Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating alone or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX or ArtNet. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Auto Mode’ option. Confirm with [ENTER], to open the ‘Auto Mode’ menu.
Operating DMX address Parameter Function Speed Programme speed, value range ‘1’ … ‘9’ (slow … fast). Program Programme selection, value range ‘01’ … ‘29’ , ‘Mix’ . This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘DMX Address’ option. Con‐ firm with [ENTER], to open the ‘DMX Address’ menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the desired DMX address in a range from ‘001’ … ‘512’ and press [ENTER] to confirm the new setting.
Operating Software info This menu offers you the option to display the currently installed software version. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Software Version’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] to display the version information. With [MODE] you return to the previous menu level. Length and number of the pixel strips In this menu you determine the length and thus the number of possible pixel strips per output.
Operating Network settings In this menu you determine the network settings. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Network Settings’ option. Confirm with [ENTER], to open the ‘Network Settings’ menu. Use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired option and confirm with [ENTER]. Adjust the displayed value with [UP] and [DOWN] and press [ENTER] to confirm each new setting.
Operating Operating mode Slave This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX and working as slave in a master / slave configuration. Press [MODE] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Slave Mode’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘YES’ option. Then the device operates in Slave mode. With [MODE] you return to the previous menu level.
Operating 6.1 Menu overview Auto Speed:1 DMX Address Channel Mode 001 10CH Speed Software version Length Software version 55CH Speed:9 512 Program:29 Program:Mix controller 30 Slave Mode IP Address 000.[000.000.000 [2M] Subnet Mask 000.[000.000.
Operating 6.2 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0 % … 100 %) 2 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 3 0 … 255 Intensity red LED (0 % … 100 %) 4 0 … 255 Intensity green LED (0 % … 100 %) 5 0 … 255 Intensity blue LED (0 % … 100 %) 6 0 … 255 Automatic programme 1 (multi colour effect. The last effect will be played automatically.) 7 0 … 255 Automatic programme 2 (colour effect. The colour can be selected with CH9.
Operating Channel Value Function 9 0 … 255 Colour selection for colour effect in the automatic programme 10 0 … 255 Microphone sensitivity for sound control (low to high) 6.3 Functions in 55-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0 % … 100 %) 2 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 3 0 … 255 Automatic programme 1 (multi colour effect. The last effect will be played automatically.) 4 0 … 255 Automatic programme 2 (colour effect.
Operating Channel Value Function 7 0 … 255 Microphone sensitivity for sound control (low to high) 8 0 … 255 Intensity red, first spotlight at the first output 9 0 … 255 Intensity green, first spotlight at the first output 10 0 … 255 Intensity blue, first spotlight at the first output 0 … 255 Intensity blue, fourth spotlight at the fourth output … 55 LED Pixel Rail Drive 640 MKII 33
Operating 6.4 Network connection ArtNet For operation via ArtNet, first Install the necessary software on your PC (Windows or Mac with fixed IP address). Connect the pixel rail strips to the controller and switch it on. Give the con‐ troller an IP address corresponding to the ArtNet settings. Set the subnet mask of the con‐ troller and the software to ‘255.0.0.0’. Connect the controller to your PC. The software automatically recognizes all connected devices.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Control protocols DMX (10/55 channels) ArtNet (4x480 channels) RDM Number of DMX channels 10 or 55 Input connections DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3- and 5-pin ArtNet control RJ45 Power supply Lockable input socket (Power Twist) DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3- and 5-pin ArtNet control RJ45 Control of further pixel strips RJ45 Power supply for further controllers Lockable output socket (Power Twist) Output connections Dimmer 0 … 1
Technical specifications Strobe effect 0 … 25 Hz Cable length max. 80 m (CAT6 cable) Power consumption max. 400 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 5 A, 250 V, fast-acting Degree of protection IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 305 mm × 230 mm × 65 mm Weight 2.
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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