DMX4ALL ArtNet Multi PixxControl User manual

ArtNet Multi PixxControl
User Manual
Art
-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 2
Description
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl has an Ethernet-Input for an Artnet-Network
connection. The output is designed for controlling several pixel stripes and screens.
In total the ArtNet Multi PixxControl uses 16 ArtNET-Ports (DMX-universes), each
of them controls 170 RGB-Pixel. All in all up to 2720 Pixel can be controlled
individually with the 16 ArtNet-Ports.
Supports the ArtNet-specification 3 (downward compatible).
A user-friendly configuration with a web browser enables a fast and uncomplicated
set up of all parameters.
We advise the software MADRIX
®
– LED Lighting Control Solutions for a simple and
optimal controlling via ArtNet.
Technical Data ( Firmware Version 2.15 )
Power Supply: 5V DC included in delivery
Connections: RJ45 Ethernet / Art-Net™
4 pin Neutrik XLR
USB Mini-B only for power supply connection
Output Report: MagiarLED II flex,MagiarLED III flex
max. 2720 Pixel
TM1804, TM1812, TM1829, WS2801, LPD8803,
DycoLED, UCS1903, WS2811, APA-101 (SuperLED),
LPD1886 8Bit, LPD1886 12Bit, WS2812, WS2812B,
LPD6803
max. 1360 Pixel
UCS9812 (8Bit Ctrl), UCS9812 (16Bit Ctrl)
max. 850 Pixel
DMX512, DMX1024
Color sequence: Adjustable
Pixel groups: 1 to 10 pixel
Gamma correction: Selectable for LPD1886 12Bit, UCS9812 (8Bit Ctrl)
Dimensions: 75 x 26 x 35 mm
Included in delivery
1x ArtNet Multi PixxControl
1x 5V Power supply
1x 1m RJ45 Network cable 1:1
1x User Manual (German)

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 3
Connection
Controlling output assignment:
MODE PIN1 PIN2 PIN3 PIN4
MagiarLED III NC CLK GND DATA
MagiarLED II NC CLK GND DATA
TM1804 NC GND DATA
TM1812 NC GND DATA
TM1829 NC GND DATA
WS2801 NC CLK GND DATA
WS2811 NC GND DATA
WS2812 (B) NC GND DATA
LPD8803 NC CLK GND DATA
Dyco LED NC CLK GND DATA
UCS1903 NC GND DATA
UCS9812 NC GND DATA
APA-101 NC CLK GND DATA
LPD1886 NC GND DATA
LPD6803 NC CLK GND DATA
DMX512 NC DMX- GND DMX+
DMX1024 NC DMX- GND DMX+
Controlling Output
POWER 5V
LED
Ethernet-Connection
RESET-feeler





ArtNet Multi PixxControl 4
Connection exaples for stripes with 2 signals (CLK+DATA)
Digital LED stripes with 2 control signals DATA, CLK and GND must be connected,
e.g. for the WS2801 / MagiarLED flex
+-
Digitaler LED-Stripe mit
DATA & CLK
ETHERNET
MultiPixx
DMX-Controller
CLK
DATA
NC
GND
Netzteil
5V
+-
Netzteil
5V
Digitaler LED-Stripe mit
DATA & CLK
Digitaler LED-Stripe mit
DATA & CLK
Recommended connection cable:
- PixxControl Kabel MagiarLED
- PixxControl Kabel Open-End
Connection exaples for stripes with 1 signal (DATA)
Digital LED stripes with only 1 control signals DATA and GND must be connected,
e.g. for the WS2811 / TM1804
+-
Digitaler LED-Stripe mit
DATA
ETHERNET
MultiPixx
DMX-Controller
CLK
DATA
NC
GND
Netzteil
5V
+-
Netzteil
5V
Digitaler LED-Stripe mit
DATA
Digitaler LED-Stripe mit
DATA
Recommended connection cable:
- PixxControl Kabel TYP-3
- PixxControl Kabel Open-End
Display (LED)
LED green
The green LED lights up if an Ethernet-connection exists.
LED yellow
The yellow LED lights up as soon as data will be received.

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 5
Configuration
The configuration of the ArtNet Multi PixxControl happens via a web-interface
which will be called about an arbitrary web-browser.
In the delivery condition the assigned IP-Adresse is 2.0.0.10 which can be used for
the web-interface and the ArtNet.
The network setting of the computer has to
set up to the IP-Adresse 2.0.0.1 and the
Subnet mask 255.0.0.0.
Please take further details from the ArtNet-
specifications.
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl has 4 ArtNet nodes (A-D) which can be configured
separately.
For a better distinction you can give every node a arbitrary name.
The Short-name is limited to 18 marks and the Long-name is limited to 64 marks.
The subnet-mask is to leave in accordance to the ArtNet-specification 255.0.0.0 .
Please set up the Output Settings according to the connected LED-stripes.
The Factory Settings will be rebuilt with the entry of the number 7319.
SAVE restores the configuration respectively rebuilt the Factory Settings.
Each node needs an own IP-Address so the assignment can occur clearly.
Use in accordance to the ArtNet-specifications the IP-Address 2.x.x.x or
10.x.x.x
Any other IP-Address can also be used e.g. 192.168.1.10 . In this case the net-
mask has to be fitted to 255.255.255.0 !

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Call up the IP 2.0.0.10 in the addressing list of the web browser to get the following
configuration site:

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 7
Extension Setup
In the Extension Setup the ArtNet parameters Net, SubNet and Port can be
adjusted for every node.

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 8
LED-Protocol
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl can output several LED-protocols.
LED-Protocol max. Pixel Updates / Hz
(680 Pixel)
Updates / Hz
(1360 Pixel)
Updates / Hz
(2720 Pixel)
MagiarLED III 2720 80 42 22
MagiarLED II 2720 120 60 30
Dyco LED 1360 72 36
TM1804 1360 23 11
TM1812 1360 27 13
TM1829 1360 30 15
WS2801 1360 50 25
LPD8803 1360 50 25
LPD6803 1360 72 36
UCS1903 1360 19 9
APA-101 1360 78 42
LPD1886 8Bit 1360 50 27
LPD1886 12Bit 1360 36 20
LPD1886 12Bit SingleColor 1360 30 18
WS2811 1360 32 16
WS2812 / WS2812B 1360 32 16
UCS9812 (8Bit Ctrl.) 850 22 18 (850Pixel)
UCS9812 (16Bit Ctrl.) 850 24 19 (850Pixel)
Firmware Version: 2.14 ( Group = 1 / PixelFaktor = 1.0 )
Gamma correction
For the LPD1886 with 12Bit and UCS9812 (8 Bit Ctrl) there is a Gamma correction
available. Possible are the values 1,0 / 1,2 / 1,4 / 1,8 / 2,0 / 2,2 which can be selected
in the Extension Setup.
The higher the gamma value, the more curved the output characteristics:
Gamma = 1.0 Gamma =2.0

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 9
Pixel-assignment
8-Bit Control
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl controls up to 2720 RGB-Pixel. Therefore 16 ArtNet
ports will be used per 170 RGB-Pixel. At the 8-bit control one channel ist used for R,
G and B. This means each port (universe) can control 170 RGB pixels.
The single pixel are assigned to the ArtNet-Ports as follows:
1 2 3 170
ArtNet Node A - Port 1
Kanal1
Kanal 510
Kanal2 Kanal3 Kanal4 Kanal5 Kanal6 Kanal7 Kanal8 Kanal9
Kanal508 Kanal509
Pixel: 171 172 173 340
ArtNet Node A - Port 2
Kanal1
Kanal 510
Kanal2 Kanal3 Kanal4 Kanal5 Kanal6 Kanal7 Kanal8 Kanal9
Kanal508 Kanal509
2551 2552 2553 2720
ArtNet Node D - Port 4
Kanal1
Kanal 510
Kanal2 Kanal3 Kanal4 Kanal5 Kanal6 Kanal7 Kanal8 Kanal9
Kanal508 Kanal509
ArtNet-Port Pixel
Node A1 1-170
Node A2 171-340
Node A3 341-510
Node A4 511-680
Node B1 681-850
Node B2 851-1020
Node B3 1021-1190
Node B4 1191-1360
Node C1 1361-1530
Node C2 1531-1700
Node C3 1701-1870
Node C4 1871-2040
Node D1 2041-2210
Node D2 2211-2380
Node D3 2381-2550
Node D4 2551-2720

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 10
16-Bit Control
The digital LED stripe UCS9812 can bes used with 16-bit control for each color. For
this stripe the ArtNet Multi PixxControl has the option UCS9812 (16-Bit Ctrl) what
means that each color of a pixel is controlled by 2 channles. In this case one port
(universe) can coltroll 85 RGB pixels.
The single pixel are assigned to the ArtNet-Ports as follows:
L H L
123
ArtNet Node A - Port 1
Kanal1
Kanal 510
Kanal2 Kanal3 Kanal4 Kanal5 Kanal6 Kanal7 Kanal8 Kanal9
Kanal508 Kanal509
Pixel:
ArtNet Node A - Port 2
Kanal1 Kanal2 Kanal3 Kanal4 Kanal5 Kanal6
H H
ArtNet Node C - Port 2
L L H L H H L L H L H H L L H L
85 86
H H L L H L H H L
850
L H L H H L
Kanal507 Kanal506 Kanal505
Kanal10 Kanal11 Kanal12 Kanal13 Kanal14 Kanal15 Kanal16 Kanal18 Kanal18
Kanal 510
Kanal508 Kanal509 Kanal507 Kanal506 Kanal505
ArtNet-Port Pixel______
Node A1 1-85
Node A2 86-170
Node A3 171-255
Node A4 256-340
Node B1 341-425
Node B2 426-510
Node B3 511-595
Node B4 596-680
Node C1 681-765
Node C2 766-850

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 11
Pixel mapping with multiple ArtNet Multi PixxControl
For systems with a pixel count of above the maximum from one ArtNet Multi
PixxControl it is necessary to use two or more ArtNet Multi PixxControl and divide
the pixels to the single ArtNet Multi PixxControl. In this case the Ethernet signal
must be distribute over Ethernet switches.
IP:
Netmask:
Net:
SubNet:
Port:
PC mit Steuersoftware
Ethernet
Switch
Pixel 1 Pixel 16 Pixel 17 Pixel 32 Pixel 2720
ArtNet Multi
PixxControl
ArtNet Multi
PixxControl
ArtNet Multi
PixxControl
Pixel 2721 Pixel 5440
Pixel 5441 Pixel 8160
2.0.0.10 - 2.0.0.13
255.0.0.0
0
0
0 - 15
IP:
Netmask:
Net:
SubNet:
Port:
IP:
Netmask:
Net:
SubNet:
Port:
2.0.0.14 - 2.0.0.17
255.0.0.0
0
1
0 - 15
2.0.0.18 - 2.0.0.21
255.0.0.0
0
2
0 - 15
IP:
Netmask:
2.0.0.1
255.0.0.0
For a unique pixel mapping, it is necessary to configure each
ArtNet Multi PixxControl.
Based on this configuration on the one hand is the ArtNet specification
(Net / Subnet / port) and the other, the network specification (IP / Netmask).
A ArtNet Multi PixxControl has 16 ports capable of driving each 170 pixels. The ports
are assigned to the connected pixels as described above.
Each port gets a port number from 0 to 15.
If the port numbers 0 to 15 are assigned, the Subnet number must be increased. The
Subnet number again used the range of values 0 to 15.
After the Subnet number the Net number is incremented. For Net is a range of values
from 0 to 127 are available.
Furthermore, the network settings for the IP and the netmask must be made. ArtNet
provides that an IP range to be used 2.xxx or 10.xxx. In this case the netmask is
255.0.0.0 .

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Each different IP address may also be used, such as 192.168.1.10. In this case, the
netmask must be adapted to 255.255.255.0!
Due to the ArtNet specification up to 4 ports can be present in one node. Each
node must be configured with its own IP address.
Since the ArtNet Multi PixxControl has 16 ports one device need IP addresses.
When not fully exploited ArtNet Multi PixxControl can be "skipped" the Nodes /
unused ports.
IP:
Netmask:
Net:
SubNet:
Port:
PC mit Steuersoftware
Ethernet
Switch
Pixel 1 Pixel 1020
ArtNet Multi
PixxControl
ArtNet Multi
PixxControl
ArtNet Multi
PixxControl
Pixel 1021 Pixel 2380
Pixel 2381 Pixel 2720
2.0.0.10 + 2.0.0.11
255.0.0.0
0
0
0 - 5
IP:
Netmask:
Net:
SubNet:
Port:
IP:
Netmask:
Net:
SubNet:
Port:
2.0.0.12 + 2.0.0.13
255.0.0.0
0
0
6 - 13
2.0.0.14
255.0.0.0
0
0
14 + 15
IP:
Netmask:
2.0.0.1
255.0.0.0
Universe assignment with MADRIX
®
The software MADRIX
®
automatically set the universes when using Find Auto :
Universum = ( Net * 128 ) + ( SubNet * 16 ) + Port +1

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 13
Factory Reset
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl interface can be reset into the delivery conditions with
the RJ45-connection feeler.
Proceed as follows:
- Turn off the device
- Push feeler and hold
- Turn on the device
- Yellow LED flashes
- Release button
- Push button again and hold
- Green and yellow LED flash ca 10 seconds alternately
- Meanwhile release button
- Now, the reset will be executed and the LEDs lights up 3 times simultaneously
for confirmation
Alternatively, you can restore the factory settings via the Web browser:
- Open the Main Settings inside the Webbrowser
- Enter in the input field the code „7319“ for Factory Defaults
- Klick Save
- Wait minimum 10 secoonds

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 14
Update execute
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl Interface has an update-function which enables
transferring prospective firmware-versions.
Proceed as follows:
- Turn off the device
- Push button and hold
- Turn on the device
- Yellow LED flashes
- Release button
- Generate a network connection to PC
- Start the update-software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater
- Select from the list ArtNet Multi PixxControl Interface
- Click Firmware-Update
- Select and confirm Firmware-data (.bin)
- Please wait until the update has finished
If an error occurs you can begin from the start anytime
Alternatively, you can activate the firmware update through the web browser:
- Open the Extension Settings inside the Webbrowser
- Click Firmware Update
- Enter the code „1379“ inside the input field and klick Send
- Start the update-software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater
- Select from the list ArtNet Multi PixxControl Interface
- Click Firmware-Update
- Select and confirm Firmware-data (.bin)
- Please wait until the update has finished
- Click Back to Mainpage inside the Webbrowser

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 15
Equipment
MagiarLED III flex Stripe
MagiarLED III flex Screen
Multi PixxControl Connection cable

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 16
Risk-Notes
You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the
following risks should not excluded:
Failure risk: The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without
warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is
necessary.
Initiation risk: For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and
adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork. This work can
only be done by qualified personnel, which read the full device paperwork and
understand it.
Operating risk: The Change or the operation under special conditions of the
installed systems/components could as well as hidden defects cause to breakdown
within the running time.
Misusage risk: Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not
allowed.
Warning: It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of
persons depend on this device.
Neutrik
®
is a registered trademark
ArtNet
™
Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
MADRIX
®
is a registered trademark of inoage trade GbR - Germany

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