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 is a compact ArtNet (DMX over Ethernet) interface
which converts ArtNet directly on a control signal for various digital LED stripes.
With a standard RJ45 network connector the connection to the ArtNet is made.
Selectable LED controller
The used LED controller in the connected digital LED Stripe is selectable.
Thus, a usage of various digital LED Stripes is possible.
Adjustable color sequence
The RGB color sequence is adjustable allowing universal usages. In addition, you
can choose a SingleColor-Option where each pixel uses only one channel.
Adjustable pixel group
ArtNet Multi PixxControl supports pixel groups with an adjustable length. Each pixel
group behaves like a single pixel controlled with 3 DMX channels. So, channels can
be saved in extended installations.
Disengageable LED-Display
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl LED-Displays are disengageable by ArtNet command
(AcLedMute) or time-controlled. This is helpful to avoid disturbing "points of light"
especially on stages.
Easy Configuration
A user-friendly configuration via a web browser allows a fast and uncomplicated
setting of all parameters. A special software is not required, a normal web browser is
enough. Thus, the configuration from PC, Smartphone or Tablet device is possible at
any time.
For easy setting of the IP-Address, we provide the IP Configurator as a PC-Tool or
Android App available for free. This allows leaving the network settings unchanged
and can easily configure the IP.
High quality and compact design
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl is designed with a 4-pin Neutrik-XLR-Connector in metal
design inside a compact aluminium housing.
Use together with WiFi-Components
In conjunction with a WiFi-Bridge the ArtNet Multi PixxControl can be integrated into
standard WiFi-Networks.
Firmware-Update-Function
For future updates the ArtNet Multi PixxControl has a Firmware-Update-Function.
This can be started from the browser so no direct access to device is necessary!

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 3
Technical Data
( Firmware Version 2.20 )
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 protocol: MagiarLED II flex,MagiarLED III flex, APA-102, SK9822
max. 2720 Pixel
APA-101, APA-104,
DycoLED PB3, DycoLED PC5,
GS8208,
INK1002, INK1003,
LC8808,
LPD1101, LPD1886 8Bit, LPD1886 12Bit,
LPD6803, LPD8803,
SK6812, SK6822,
SM16703,
TLS3001,
TM1804, TM1812, TM1814, TM1829, TM1934,
UCS1903, UCS1912, UCS2903, UCS2912,
WS2801, WS2811, WS2812 (B),
WS2813, WS2815, WS2818, WS2821,
max. 1360 Pixel
UCS9812 (8Bit Ctrl), UCS9812 (16Bit Ctrl)
max. 850 Pixel
DMX512, DMX1024
Color sequence: RGB adjustable; SingleColor white, red, green, blue
RGBW with UCS2912, SK6812
Pixel groups: 1 to 25 pixels / All
Gamma correction: Selectable for LPD1886 12Bit, UCS9812 (8Bit controlled)
Dimensions: 75 mm x 26 mm x 35 mm
Included in delivery
1x ArtNet Multi PixxControl
1x 5V Power supply
1x 1m RJ45 Network cable 1:1
1x Quick guide (german and english)

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 4
Connection
Control output assignment
LED
-
Type
PIN1
PIN2
PIN3
PIN4
APA-101 / APA-102 NC CLK GND DATA
APA-104 NC GND DATA
Dyco LED PB3 / PC5 NC CLK GND DATA
GS8208 NC GND DATA
INK1002 / INK1003 NC GND DATA
MagiarLED III NC CLK GND DATA
MagiarLED II NC CLK GND DATA
SK6812 / SK6822 NC GND DATA
SK9822 NC CLK GND DATA
SM16703 NC CLK GND DATA
TLS3001 NC CLK GND DATA
TM1804 / TM1812 / TM1814 NC GND DATA
TM1829 / TM1934 NC GND DATA
LPD8803 NC CLK GND DATA
LPD6803 NC CLK GND DATA
LPD1886 NC GND DATA
UCS1903 / UCS1912 NC GND DATA
UCS2903 / UCS2912 NC GND DATA
UCS9812 NC GND DATA
WS2801 NC CLK GND DATA
WS2811 / WS2812 (B) NC GND DATA
WS2813 / WS2815 / WS2818 NC GND DATA
WS2821 NC DMX- GND DMX+
DMX512 NC DMX- GND DMX+
DMX1024 NC DMX- GND DMX+
CONTROL OUTPUT
POWER 5V STATUS LED
ETHERNET






ArtNet Multi PixxControl 5
Connection examples 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 Cable TYPE-4
-PixxControl Cable Open-End
Connection examples 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 Cable TYPE-3
-PixxControl Cable Open-End
Display
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 6
Configuration
The configuration of the ArtNet Multi PixxControl occurs via a Web-Interface which
can be called with any web-browser.
Set the IP via IP-Configurator
The IP-Configurator allows to set the IP-Address and net mask also if the PCs net
work setting is not in the range of the ArtNet Multi PixxControl.
-Install the software IP-Configurator
-Connect the ArtNet Multi PixxControl with the net work and turn it on.
-Start the software IP-Configurator
-The ArtNet Multi PixxControl is shown in the list
-Select the entry „ArtNet Multi PixxControl Node A“ (click)
-Enter the new IP and net mask
-Click SET

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 7
Set the IP via Web browser
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl has 4 ArtNet Nodes (A-D). Each of them is to
configure. Call the web interface via the IP of the first node.
In the delivery condition the assigned IP-Address is 2.0.0.10 which can be used for
the web-interface and ArtNet.
Set the net work card to this IP-Range to call the web browser via the IP-Address
2.0.0.10 .
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.
Please take further details from the ArtNet-
specifications.
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 !

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 8
Device Configuration
Within the web browser call the IP of the ArtNet Multi PixxControl (delivery status:
2.0.0.10) to get the following configuration side:
Each Node needs an own
IP
-
Ad
d
ress
, so the assignment in the net work is
clear. Use in accordance to the ArtNet-Specifications the IP-Addresses 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 !
Any name can be used for the ArtNet Node, so an easy distinction is available.
The Short-Name is limited to 18 signs and the Long-Name is limited to 64 signs.

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 9
The ArtNet-Parameter SubNet, Net and Port must be set in accordance to the
ArtNet-Specifications and define the aim for the DMX-Data.
The Netmask is to leave in accordance to the ArtNet-Specification on 255.0.0.0 .
The LEDs on the device shuts down after ca. 10 minutes operation with permanent
net work connection if the option LED auto off is activated.
SAVE stores the configuration respectively restored the Factory Settings.
Using o
t
her
IP
-
Addresses
The ArtNet Multi PixxControl works with any IP-Addresses.
You can use for your net work the usual IP-Addresses 192.168.1.x
In this case set the net mask to 255.255.255.0

ArtNet Multi PixxControl 10
LED-Type / Color sequence / Pixel group
By clicking Output Port the configuration for the output is called out:
Select within LED Type Selection the LED-Type respectively the LED-Protocol
according to the used LED-Stripe / LED-Chip.