Anolis ArcPixel Power CE User manual

Version 1.6

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Table of contents
1. Important safety instructions........................................................................................3
1. Consignes de sécurité importantes..............................................................................4
2. Operating determinations..............................................................................................4
3. Description of the ArcPixel Power-CE..........................................................................5
4. Installation.......................................................................................................................5
4.1. Connection to the mains: .......................................................................................... 5
4.2. Mounting the ArcPixel Power-CE .............................................................................. 6
4.3. Connecting ArcPixes ................................................................................................. 6
4.4. Connecting ArcDots .................................................................................................. 9
5. ArcPix Power - DMX protocols.................................................................................... 11
6. Control menu map........................................................................................................14
7.Control menu .................................................................................................................15
7.1 DMX Addr (Fixture addressing)............................................................................. 15
7.2 Info (Fixture information)....................................................................................... 15
7.3 Dots (ArcDot/ArcPix settings) .............................................................................. 16
7.4 Personality ............................................................................................................... 17
7.5 Test........................................................................................................................... 17
7.6 Special settings ........................................................................................................ 17
8. Incorporation of new dots (after replacing faulty dots) ........................................... 18
9. ArcPixel Power Web manager ....................................................................................22
10.Technical Specications............................................................................................. 24
ArcPixel Power-CE

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CAUTION!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!
ATTENTION!
Débrancher l’appareil avant d'ouvrir le boîtier!
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ, LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT CETTE NOTICE AVANT LA PRE-
MIERE UTILISATION
1. Important safety instructions
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this product has to:
- be qualiled
-follow the instructions and heed all warnings in this manual
CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations. With a high voltage you can suer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires inside the unit!
This product has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to
ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning
notes written in this manual.
WARNING
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely installed in accordance with the
installation instructions.”
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Use a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical rules. AC power has to have both
overload and short circuit protection.
This device falls under protection class I.Therefore the ArcPixel Power-CE has to be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection!
This device is for professional use only. It is not for household use.

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1. Consignes de sécurité importantes
Toute personne impliquée dans l'installation et la maintenance de ce produit doit:
- Être su󰀩samment qualié
- Suivre les instructions de ce manuel
ATTENTION!
Soyez prudent avec vos manipulations. Avec une haute tension, vous risquez un
choc électrique en touchant les ls à l'intérieur de l'appareil!
Ce produit a quitté nos ateliers dans un état irréprochable. An de maintenir cet état et pour assurer un bon
fonctionnement, il est absolument nécessaire de suivre les consignes de sécurité et les notes contenues dans
ce manuel.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour éviter toute blessure, cet appareil doit être solidement xé à en conformité
avec les instructions d'installation. "
Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs, ou autres appareils (y compris les ampli-
cateurs) produisant de la chaleur.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l'eau. Nettoyer avec un chi󰀨on sec.
Une prise de branchement ou un coupleur est utilisé comme dispositif de déconnexion, ce dispositif doit rester
facilement accessible.
N'utilisez que des accessoires spéciés par le fabricant.
Protégez le cordon d'alimentation du piétinement ou pincement, particulièrement au niveau des ches, des
prises, et le point où ils sortent de l'appareil
Conez toute réparation à un personnel qualié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque l'appareil a été endo-
mmagé de quelque façon que ce soit. cordon d'alimentation, che est endommagé, liquide renversé a l interieur,
ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas
normalement , ou s'il est tombé.
Utilisez une source de courant alternatif qui est conforme a l’endroit ou vous vous trouvez. La source alternative
doit avoir à la fois une protection de surcharge et de court-circuit.
Ce dispositif relève de la classe de protection I. Par conséquent, la ArcPixel Power-
-CE doit être connecté à une prise électrique reliée à la terre!
2. Operating determinations
This product was designed for indoor use only.
If the unit has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your unit. Leave the unit switched o󰀨 until it has
reached room temperature.
Avoid brute force when installing or operating the unit.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the unit is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust.
Only operate the unit after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.

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The maximum ambient temperature 40° C must never be exceeded.
Operate the unit only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualied
for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Please use the original packaging if the product is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modications on the unit are forbidden due to safety reasons!
3. Description of the ArcPixel Power-CE
4. Installation
CAUTION!
These servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that con-
tained in the operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so.
4.1. Connection to the mains:
The ArcPixel Power-CE is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz
AC power source from 100-240 Volts. The xture must be grounded.
Connect the xture to the mains with enclosed power cord.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore the ArcPixel Power-CE has
to be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
1- Control board
2- Power socket
3- Ethernet
4- DMX Output
5- DMX Input
6- ArcPix output 4
7- ArcPix output 3
8- ArcPix output 2
9- ArcPix output 1
10 - ArcDot output 4
11 - ArcDot output 3
12 - ArcDot output 2
13 - ArcDot output 1

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4.2. Mounting the ArcPixel Power-CE
The ArcPixel Power-CE should be be placed on a non-ammable at surface in any orientation and xed by
the four screws.There are four mounting holes of a dimension of 5x7 mm in housing of the driver. Ensure that
installation place is enough ventilated.
1-Screws
2- at surface
3-mounting holes
4.3. Connecting ArcPixes-CE
Connect ArcPixes to the LED outputs of the ArcPixel Power-CE. The rst ArcPix in the ArcPix chain can be
connected to the screw terminal board on the ArcPixel Power-CE either via connection box or via customized
cable length (has to be specied at order). Maximum length between the ArcPixel Power-CE and the last ArcPix
must not exceed 100 metres. For larger installation, the ArcPixel Power-CE should be connected to the Robe
Media Server which allows automatic pixel mapping and full control of the ArcPixes modules.
Placing ferrites
The ferrite CSA19/9.4/29-4S60-EN (P/N 13051312) with one turn of the at cable has to be placed on the
cable at each ArcPix output of the ArcPixel Power-CE, and this ferrite (without cable turn - cable goes directly
through ferrite, ferrite cover is snapped only) has to be placed after each thirtieth ArcPix in the ArcPix line (e.g.
100 ArcPixes per output = 3 ferrites in a line + 1 ferrite with a cable turn at the ArcPix output). You should count
100mm of the cable length per one cable turn on ferrite.
The ArcPix line ferrites (between ArcPixes) have to be placed on the at cable before mounting of ArcPixes on
an installation surface.

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To connect ArcPixes CE
1. Disconnect ArcPixel Power-CE from mains.
2. Connect ArcPixes (with ferrites as described above) to the ArcPixel Power-CE. Max load per ouput is 100
ArcPixes.
Connect the termination box ArcPix to each ArcPix line. If you use Artnet for control of
the ArcPixel Power-CE, you can connect ArcPixes to all LED outputs 1-4.
For larger installation we recommend to set di󰀨erent universes for each ArcPix output. The rst ArcPix has
to have the bottom universe and the last ArcPix the top universe (requirement of the Robe Media Server).
3. Connect ArcPixel Power-CE to mains.
4. Run procedures " Search Dots" and " Sort Dots" from the menu "Dots".
5. Save adjusted values with the option "Store Cong".
7. Connect the ArcPixel Power-CE the Robe Media Server. Set another needed items in
the ArcPixel Power-CE menu.
Note: Never connect/disconnect LED modules when the ArcPixelPower-CE is under voltage!
Every ArcPix line has to be terminated with the termination box ArcPix!
If the line between ArcPixes is disconected, the ArcPixes behind point of interrupt will not work. Before restoring
connection between ArcPixes, switch o󰀨 the ArcPixel Power-CE.
In case that some ArcPix has been changed, the same address as had original ArcPix is assigned to the new
ArcPix by the ArcPixel Power-CE. It is very important to save Dots conguration at every change of
ArcPixes.(Menu "Dots" -> "Store Cong"),
Max. cable length between the ArcPixel Power-CE and the last connected ArcPix module should not exceed 100m
Note: If DMX is used for control of the ArcPixel Power-CE, the LED outputs 1-3 may be used only.
Number of needed ferrites:
- each ArcPix line: 4 (between
ArcPixes no.30-31, 60-61, 90-91,
at ArcPixel Powe
- total for installation: 16

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(In this case, one UART from four available UARTs is used for DMX input and remaining three UARTs can be
used for LED outputs only. LED output load is the same as in a case of the control by Artnet - max 100 LED
modules per LED output, but max. 300 modules per xture).
Every ArcPix line has to be terminated with the termination box ArcPix.
The Robe Media Server allows to choose two modes of ArcPixes connection: Fixed-wiring mode and Picture
mode. For detailed description see the user manual of the Robin Media Server.
Number of needed ferrites:
- each ArcPix line: 4 (between
ArcPixes no.30-31, 60-61, 90-91,
at ArcPixel Power-CE)
- total for installation: 12
Three LED outputs
can be used only

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4.4. Connecting ArcDots-CE (ArcSource Outdoor 4MC Pixel-CE , ArcDotFlashes-CE)
Connect ArcDots to the LED outputs of the ArcPixel Power-CE. The ArcDots can be interconnected directly or
by using T- connectors - see the picture below. If you use Artnet for control of the ArcPixel Power-CE, you can
connect ArcDots to all LED outputs 1-4.
For larger installation (more than 25 ArcDots), the ArcPixel Power-CE should be connected to the Robe Media
Server which allows automatic pixel mapping and full control of the ArcDots modules. Without Robe Media
Server, you have to perform pixel mapping manually using the menu "Dots".
Placing ferrites
The ferrite GTFC 16-8-16 (P/N 1305 1703) has to be placed on the cable at each ArcDot output of the ArcPixel
Power-CE.
To connect ArcDots
1. Disconnect ArcPixel Power-CE from mains.
2. Connect ArcDots (with ferrites as described above) to the ArcPixel Power-CE. Max. number
of ArcDots per output is 35. Connect active terminators to each ArcDots line.
3. Connect the ArcPixel Power-CE to mains
4. Run procedures "Search Dots" and "Sort Dots" from the menu "Dots"
5. Save adjusted values with the option "Store Cong"
6. Disconnect the ArcPixel Power-CE from mains and replace active terminators by passive terminators*.
7. Connect the ArcPixel Power-CE to mains and to the Robe Media Server. Set another needed items in
the ArcPixel Power-CE menu.
* Active terminators can remain permanent connected if there is place for them (they are bigger than passive
ones).
The minimum cable length of 0.3m
between two T-connectors has to
be kept in case that the pixel sor-
ting is executed manually from the
ArcPixel Power-CE menu.
This rule does not need to be kept
if the Robe Media Server is used
for pixel sorting
Every ArcDot line has to
be terminated with the
passive terminator!
Number of needed ferrites:
- at each ArcDot output: 1
- total for installation: 4
Note: Never connect/disconnect LED modules when the ArcPixelPower-CE is under voltage!
If the line between ArcDots is disconected, the ArcDots behind point of interrupt will not work. Before restoring
connection between ArcDots, switch o󰀨 the ArcPixel Power-CE.

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In case that some ArcDot has been changed, the same address as had original ArcDot is assigned to it by the
ArcPixel Power-CE. It is very important to save ArcDots conguration at every change of an ArcDot.
(Menu "Dots" -> "Store Cong"),
Max. cable length between ArcPixel Power-CE and the last connected ArcDot module should not be exceeded:
100m @ 25 ArcDots per LED output or 65 m @ 35 ArcDots per LED output.
Only one ArcDot can be connected to the T-connector.
Note: If DMX is used for control of the ArcPixel Power-CE, the LED outputs 1-3 may be used only.
(In this case, one UART from four available UARTs is used for DMX input and remaining three UARTs can be
used for LED outputs only. LED output load is the same as in a case of the control by Artnet - max 35 LED
modules per LED output, max. 100 modules per ArcPixel Power-CE).
Every ArcDot line has to be terminated with the passive terminator!
Note: the same rules as for the ArcDots-CE go for the ArcSource Outdoor 4MC Pixels-CE and Arc-
DotFlashes-CE with the following exception for the ArcDotFlashes-CE: If no DMX signal is present at
ArcPixel Power-CE, the ArcDotFlash modules ash randomly (22-28 ashes per minute).
The Robe Media Server allows you to choose two modes of ArcDots connection: Fixed-wiring mode and Picture
mode. For detailed description see the user manual of the Robin Media Server.
Number of needed ferrites:
- at each ArcDot output: 1
- total for installation: 3
Three LED outputs
can be used only