DMX4ALL ArtNet PixxControl PX2 User manual

ArtNet PixxControl PX2
User manual
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ArtNet PixxControl PX2 2
For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully
before installation.
Content
Description.................................................................................................................. 3
Data sheet .................................................................................................................. 5
Content....................................................................................................................... 5
Modell Overview ......................................................................................................... 6
Connection ................................................................................................................. 7
Connection of digital LEDs with one control signal (DATA)..................................... 7
Connection of digital LEDs with two control signals (CLK+DATA) .......................... 8
Connect DMX Devices ............................................................................................ 9
Connect digital LEDs of several types................................................................... 10
Connect digital LEDs and DMX............................................................................. 11
CTRL Output......................................................................................................... 12
Connection with long data lines ............................................................................ 13
Power supply digital LED-Stripes.......................................................................... 14
Voltage Monitoring ................................................................................................ 15
LED Display.............................................................................................................. 16
Device Settings with Web-Interface.......................................................................... 17
Set IP via IP-Configurator ..................................................................................... 17
Set IP of the PC .................................................................................................... 18
Device Settings ..................................................................................................... 19
Output settings...................................................................................................... 21
Login for Web-Interface......................................................................................... 24
Pixel Assignment ...................................................................................................... 25
Check connected LEDs ............................................................................................ 27
RDM ......................................................................................................................... 28
DMX4ALL-Command Interface................................................................................. 32
Factory Reset ........................................................................................................... 33
Firmware-Update...................................................................................................... 34
Dimension................................................................................................................. 35
Accessories .............................................................................................................. 36
CE-Conformity .......................................................................................................... 37
Disposal.................................................................................................................... 37
Warning .................................................................................................................... 37
Risk-Notes ................................................................................................................ 38

ArtNet PixxControl PX2 3
Description
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 is a compact ArtNet (DMX over Ethernet) interface,
which converts ArtNet directly in two independent control signals for several digital
LEDs.
For the ArtNet network connection a standard RJ45 network connector is used.
Two independent outputs with selectable pixel data protocol
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 provides two independent configurable outputs where
the pixel data protocol (control signal) can be selected for different LED pixel types
and other parameters are individual adjustable.
Selectable color sequence
The RGB color sequence is adjustable, which allows flexible usage. It is also possible
to control RGBW pixel. Furthermore, a SingleColor option can be selected, where
each pixel needs only one channel.
Adjustable pixel group
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 supports pixel groups with adjustable lengths. Each pixel
group behaves like a single pixel that is controlled via 3 DMX channels (RGB) or 4
DMX channels (RGBW). This allows reducing channels in installations with many
pixels.
Voltage monitoring
Both data outputs have a voltage input to check the LED voltage supply via network.
The voltage values can be accessed via RDM or web interface.
CTRL output
The CTRL output can be used to switch off the power supply for the LED installation
after 5 minutes as soon as the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 doesn’t receive data anymore
or the connected digital LEDs don’t light up.
RGB-LED Display
The RGB-LED displays the current operation status of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2
clearly.
Mute able LED-Display
The LED displays on the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 can be switched off via ArtNet
command (AcLedMute), RDM (DISPLAY_LEVEL) or time-controlled. This is
especially helpful on stage to avoid disturbing "light spots".

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Easy Configuration
A user-friendly configuration via a web browser allows quick and uncomplicated
setting of all parameters. No special software is needed a normal web browser is
enough. This means that the configuration is possible at any time from a PC,
smartphone or tablet.
To set the IP address easily, the IP Configurator is offered as free download as a PC
tool or Android app. This allows the network settings of the PC or Android device to
remain unchanged in order to configure the IP of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2.
RDM
Important parameters such as the pixel type, the pixel group size or the color
sequence can be set individually via RDM for both outputs. The voltage values of the
LED power supply can be also accessed via RDM.
Free RDM-Software
To set parameters via RDM our free software RDM-Configurator is available as
download on our website www.dmx4all.de .
DMX4ALL Communication-Interface
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 has another communication interface which uses the
DMX4ALL commands via TCP or UDP.
Combinable with WiFi components
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 can be integrated into WLAN networks in combination
with a WLAN bridge.
Firmware-Update function
To use future functions, the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 offers a firmware update
function. The update can be started from a web browser, so no access to the device
is necessary!
Top-hat rail housing available
The top-hat rail housing 700 is available as accessory for the ArtNet PixxControl
PX2.

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Data sheet
Power supply: 8-24V DC
(150mA @ 12V / 100mA @ 24V)
Connection: RJ45 Ethernet
12 screw terminal
Ethernet: 10 Mbit/s | 100 Mbit/s
Protocol: ArtNet
RDM
Output protocol: APA-101, APA-104, APA-102,
DycoLED PB3, DycoLED PB5,
GS8208,
INK1002, INK1003,
LC8808,
LPD1101, LPD8803, LPD6803, LPD8806,
LPD1886 8Bit, LPD1886 12Bit (8Bit controlled),
SK6812, SK6822, SK9822,
SM16703,
TM1804, TM1812, TM1814, TM1829, TM1934,
UCS1903, UCS1912, UCS2903, UCS2912,
WS2801, WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B,
WS2813, WS2815, WS2818, WS2821
max. 1360 Pixel per output
LPD1886 12Bit (12Bit controlled),
UCS9812 (8Bit controlled), UCS9812 (16Bit controlled)
max. 680 Pixel per output
DMX512
Colour sequence: RGB settable / RGBW
SingleColor white, red, green, blue
Pixel group: 1 up to 127 Pixel / All
Gamma correction: settable
für LPD1886 12Bit (8Bit controlled), UCS9812 (8Bit controlled)
LED-Display: RGB Status-LED
Ethernet-Status-LEDs yellow and green
Dimension: 64,2mm x 82mm
Content
1x ArtNet PixxControl PX2
1x Quick guide german / english

ArtNet PixxControl PX2 6
Modell Overview
The different models of the ArtNet PixxControl series provide a different range of
functions and are available in different versions.
Model ArtNet PixxControl
PX1
ArtNet PixxControl
PX2
ArtNet PixxControl
PX2+
Version
Board Board Mounted Device
Data Output
1 2 2
Universes
up to 8 2x up to 8 2x up to 8
RDM
  
Voltage Monitoring
  
CTRL Output
  
RGB-Status-LED
  
PWR LEDs
  
DATA LEDs
  
Pixel-Types
APA-101, APA-102, APA-104
DycoLED PB3, DycoLED PC5
GS8208
INK1002, INK1003
LC8808(B), LPD1886 8Bit, LPD1886 12Bit, LPD1101, LPD6803, LPD8806
SK6812, SK6822, SK9822
SM16703
TM1804, TM1812, TM1814, TM1829, TM1934
UCS1903, UCS1912, UCS2903, UCS2912, UCS9812
WS2801, WS2811, WS2812(B), WS2813, WS2815, WS2818, WS2821
Color sequence
RGB (sequence settable)
SingleColor white
SingleColor red
SingleColor green
SingleColor blue
RGBW
Configuration
Web-Interface / RDM / DMX4ALL Commands

Not available in this version

Available in this version

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Connection
Connect digital LEDs with one control signal (DATA)
For digital LEDs with one control signal only DATA and GND must be connected
(e.g. WS2811 / SK6812 / APA-104 / TM1804).
The data line should not be longer than 1m.
Optionally, the supply voltage of the digital LEDs can be connected to the ArtNet
PixxControl PX2 (V1, V2) to monitor the supply voltage (shown dashed in the
following sketches).
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND
C1 D1
Ethernet
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
ARTNET DATA
V1
GND GND
D2 C2 V2
CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPPLY
Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK6812)
Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK6812)
max. 1m

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Connect digital LEDs with two control signals (CLK+DATA)
For digital LEDs with two control signals DATA, CLK and GND must be connected
(e.g. WS2801 / APA-102 / SK9822).
The data line should not be longer than 1m.
Optionally, the supply voltage of the digital LEDs can be connected to the ArtNet
PixxControl PX2 (V1, V2) to monitor the supply voltage (shown dashed in the
following sketches).
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND
C1 D1
Ethernet
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
ARTNET DATA
V1
GND GND
D2 C2 V2
CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPPLY

max. 1m
Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK9822)
Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK9822)

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Connect DMX Devices
Each port at the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 can also be configured as DMX output.
Thus, two DMX universes can be output via ArtNet.
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND C1 D1
Ethernet
ARTNET DATA
V1
GND GND D2 C2 V2 CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
GND
DMX+
DMX-
GND
DMX+
DMX-
DMX512 DMX512
POWER
SUPPLY


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Connect digital LEDs of several types
On the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 each port is adjustable individually. So, it is possible
to connect two different types of digital LEDs with different control protocols.
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND
C1 D1
Ethernet
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
ARTNET DATA
V1
GND GND
D2 C2 V2
CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPP LY

Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK9822)
Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK6812)
max. 1m

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Connect digital LEDs and DMX
At the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 each port is configurable individually. So, it is possible
to connect digital LEDs to one output and use the other output to output a DMX512
signal.
GND
DMX+
DMX- DMX512
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND C1 D1
Ethernet
POWER
SUPPLY
ARTNET DATA
V1
GND GND D2 C2 V2 CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPPLY

Digital LED-Strip
(e.g. SK9822)
max. 1m

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CTRL Output
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 has a CTRL control output that can switch off the load
power supplies for the LED installation to avoid power loss for power supplies that
are not needed for a longer period of time.
This is designed as an open-collector-output that switches CTRL- to GND. The
supply voltage is kept directly to the CTRL+.
230V~
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND
C1 D1
Ethernet
V1
GND GND
D2 C2 V2
CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPPLY
Solid State
Relay
Power
Supply
The following conditions can be selected in the web interface under Main-Settings:
-OFF after 5min no LED output
If no LED lights up for 5 minutes, the CTRL output will be deactivated. The
CTRL output is also deactivated if ArtNet data are still being sent to the device
(condition: all channels=0).
-OFF after 5min no data is received
As soon as no ArtNet data is received for 5 minutes, the CTRL output is
deactivated.
-Always ON
Independent of the LED state or ArtNet data the CTRL output is permanently
active.

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Connection with long data lines
For longer data lines (more than 1m) and by using digital LED stripes, the use of a
PixxRangeExtender is recommended to prepare the control signal and isolate the
individual areas.
In this case, the PixxRangeExtender is connected directly in front of the signal input
of the digital LED strip.
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND C1 D1
Ethernet
POWER
SUPPLY
V1
GND GND D2 C2 V2 CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
With PixxRangeExtender long data lines possible
(not more than 50m recommended).
Digital LED-Strip
PixxRangeExtender

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Power supply digital LED-Stripes
Generally digital LED-Stripes are operated with a power supply of 5V.
Relatively high currents for the complete installation are the result.
A voltage drop occurs on the digital LED-Stripe itself, so little by little the brightness
reduces. Furthermore, this is the reason for different color reproduction in case of
using RGB/RGBW-Stripes. A steady supply of voltage is necessary.
Several decentral power supplies or one central power supply can be used for
voltage/power supply. The cross-sections of the supply lines to the digital LED-Stripe
must be sufficiently dimensioned !
Connecting LED-Stripes with several power supplies
If several power supplies are used, these can be installed decentral. The supply lines
can be shorter in this case.
In case of long distances within the installation the PixxRangeExtender 5V can be
used to purify the control signal and to isolate single areas.
Connecting LED-Stripes with one power supply
The supplies must be calculated adequately in its dimension if only one power supply
with the needed high power is provided. To ensure a low voltage drop on the cable
route this is necessary.

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Voltage Monitoring
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 can monitor the power supply of the connected LED
strips.
For this, the operating voltage of the LED strip must be connected to the ArtNet
PixxControl PX2 in addition to the control signal.
ArtNet PixxControl PX2
GND
C1 D1
Ethernet
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
ARTNET DATA
V1
GND GND
D2 C2 V2
CTRL + CTRL -
8-24V
POWER
SUPPLY
The voltage measured at input V1 or V2 is displayed in the web interface on the
output settings pages.
Furthermore, this sensor value is available via RDM.

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LED Display
The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 has several display status LEDs.
A green and a yellow LED on the Ethernet port, showing the network activity.
Furthermore, a RGB-LED signals the device status.
Green Ethernet-LED
Off Power supply not connected /
Display in MUTE mode
Flashes No Ethernet connection available
Lights Ethernet connection available
Yellow Ethernet-LED
Off No data transfer /
Display in MUTE mode
Flashes Data transfer takes place
RGB Status-LED
Off Power supply not connected /
Display in MUTE mode
RED lights No Ethernet connection
GREEN lights Device works normally
BLUE lights Device is ready to switch to update mode
BLUE flashes Device is in update mode
RED / GREEN in
rotation
The device is waiting for DHCP-IP-Address
assignment
GREEN / BLUE in
rotation
Pixel data are received
RED / GREEN /
BLUE in rotation
RDM Identify or Art-Net Locate is signaled

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Device Settings with Web-Interface
The device settings of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 occur via a web interface, which
can be called up via any web browser.
Before calling the web interface, the IP of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 must match to
the existing network. The IP can be set via the IP configurator or the PC must be set
to the ArtNet network.
Set IP via IP-Configurator
The IP Configurator allows setting the IP address and the Netmask even if the
network setting of the PC is not in the IP range of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2.
-Install the IP-Configurator
-Connect the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 with the network and turn it on
-Start the software IP-Configurator
-The ArtNet PixxControl PX2 is shown in the list
-Select the device by clicking the entry „ArtNet PixxControl PX2“
-Enter the new IP and Netmask
-Click SET

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Set IP of the PC
Within the delivery state of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2, the assigned IP-Address is
2.0.0.10 used for the web interface.
Set the computers network card to this IP range, to access the IP address 2.0.0.10
via a web browser.
The network setting of the computer must
be set to the IP address 2.0.0.1 and the
subnet mask 255.0.0.0 .
For further details, please take a look to the
Art-Net™ specification.

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Device Settings
To get the following configuration page, the IP of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 must be
called up via a web browser in the address bar (delivery state: 2.0.0.10):
DHCP-Mode:
With the DHCP mode setting, DHCP can be activated (enable) or deactivated
(disable) for the ArtNet PixxControl PX2. If DHCP is enabled, the assignment of the
IP Address, the Netmask and the Gateway will be taking over by the DHCP server of
the router.
To ensure a permanent and undisturbed operation of the ArtNet PixxControl
PX2 we recommend the use of a static IP address
(DHCP mode: disable).

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IP Address, Netmask and Gateway
The IP Address, Netmask and Gateway input fields are used to set the static network
address of the ArtNet PixxControl PX2.
If no network configuration is assigned by the DHCP server within 10 seconds this
configuration is automatically used.
Short-Name and Long-Name
With the input fields Short-Name and Long-Name, the ArtNet PixxControl PX2 is
displayed with an individual name in the network. The short name is limited to 18
characters and the long name to 64 characters.
CTRL Output
During the control of the digital LEDs/ DMX output the CTRL output is permanently
active.
-OFF after 5min no LED output
If no LED lights for 5 minutes, the CTRL output is deactivated.
-OFF after 5min no data is received
-As soon as no ArtNet data are received for 5 minutes, the CTRL output is
deactivated.
-Always ON
The CTRL output is permanently active.
DMX4ALL Command Options
The protocol of the DMX4ALL commands with which the control of the ArtNet
PixxControl PX2 is possible, can be switched between TCP and UDP. With the input
field "Port" the receive port for the DMX4ALL commands is configured. A change of
this parameter needs a restart of the device.
LED Auto Off
The LED Auto Off option is used to set whether and after how many minutes the
status LEDs on the device are switched off when there is a permanent network
connection.
SAVE stores the configuration.
Each device needs an own
IP
-
Address
that the assignment occurs clearly
within the network. Please use in accordance to the ArtNet-Specification the
IP-Address 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x with the net mask 255.0.0.0 .
Any other IP address can also be used, such as 192.168.1.10 .
In this case the netmask must be adjusted to 255.255.255.0 !