Elation PIXEL DRIVER 1000IP User manual

User Manual
PIXEL DRIVER 1000IP

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Date Document
Version
Software
Version
DMX Channel Mode Notes
10/30/20 1.0 1.0 Not applicable. Initial Release
DOCUMENT VERSION

CONTENTS
3
General Information 4
Limited Warranty (USA Only) 5
Safety Guidelines 6
Overview 8
Installation 9
Driver Output Limitations 13
RGB Pixel Control Modes 14
Control Panel 16
System Menu 17
Dimensional Drawings 21
Specifications 22

INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting
to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.
UNPACKING
Every device has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Care-
fully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton is
damaged, carefully inspect the device for damage, and be sure all accessories necessary to install
and operate the device have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing,
please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do not return this device to
your dealer without rst contacting customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the
trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
BOX CONTENTS
Twist-Lock Power Cable (x1)
4-pin Data Cable (x1)
Rack Mount Brackets w/ Hardware (x2)
IP65 Power Cable Connector Kit (x1)
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact ELATION Service for any product related service and support needs.
Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments or suggestions.
ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
323-582-3322 | Fax [phone] | [email protected]
ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | Fax [phone] | [email protected]
REPLACEMENT PARTS please visit parts.elationlighting.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
FIXTURE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS
MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
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A. Elation Professional hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional products to be free of
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days), and Elation Professional
product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of
six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase. This warranty excludes discharge lamps and all prod-
uct accessories. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America,
including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by
acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional factory. All shipping charges must be pre-
paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Elation
Professional will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If any product is
sent, it must be shipped in its original package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the
product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Professional shall have no liability what so ever
for loss and/or or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the product is modi-
fied in any manner which Elation Professional concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if
the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional factory unless prior writ-
ten authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional; if the product is damaged because not properly
maintained as set forth in the product instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-
up. During the periods as specified above, Elation Professional will replace defective parts at its expense, and will
absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole
responsibility of Elation Professional under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replace-
ment thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation Professional. All products covered by this warranty
were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that effect.
E. Elation Professional reserves the right to make changes in design and/or performance improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with the
products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by
Elation Professional in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited
in duration to the warranty periods set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said periods have expired. The consumer’s
and/or dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no cir-
cumstances shall Elation Professional be liable for any loss and/or damage, direct and/or consequential, arising out
of the use of, and/or the inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional products and supersedes all prior
warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
WARRANTY RETURNS
All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authori-
zation (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief descrip-
tion of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the
shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items
returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at cus-
tomer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support.
LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
This fixture is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee smooth operation, it is
important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. Elation Professional is not respon-
sible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the
information printed in this manual. Only qualified and/or certified personnel should perform instal-
lation of this fixture and only the original rigging parts included with this fixture should be used for
installation. Any modifications to the fixture and/or the included mounting hardware will void the
original manufacturer’s warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
PROTECTION CLASS 1 - FIXTURE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. DO
NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF. DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS DEVICE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND
ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.
DO NOT PLUG THIS UNIT INTO A DIMMER PACK
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER UNDER ANY CONDITIONS
NEVER OPERATE THIS UNIT WITH THE CASING REMOVED
UNPLUG FROM POWER DURING LONG PERIODS OF NON-USE
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
IP65 FIXTURE IS COMPLETELY DUST TIGHT AND PROTECTED AGAINST WATER
PROJECTED BY A NOZZLE FROM ANY DIRECTION
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For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before
You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit!
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the unlikely event the device may have to be returned for
service
• Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage for the device
• Do not open up the device under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside
• Disconnect the device’s main power when left unused for long periods of time
• Never connect this device to a dimmer pack
• Do not attempt to operate this device if it has been damaged in any way
• Never operate this device with the cover removed
• Do not attempt to operate this device if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Do not attempt
to remove or break o the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the
risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
• Never block the ventilation holes. Always be sure to mount this device in an area that will allow
proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall
• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter
• Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trac. Power cords should be routed so they
are not likely to be walked on, or pinched by items placed upon or against them
• Keep ammable materials away from this xture!
• IP65 Rating: Fixture is dust-tight, and protected against water projected by a nozzle from any
direction. FIXTURE IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST IMMERSION IN LIQUID OF ANY KIND!
• The device should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen on, or liquid has been spilled into, the device.
C. The device has been immersed in liquid or exposed to powerful water jets or sprays.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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1. Mode Button
2. Display Screen
3. Up Button
4. Setup Button
5. Down Button
6. Underside Mounting Point
7. Topside Mounting Point
8. Safety Cable Attachment
9. Power In
10. Power Out
11. LED Out
12. Net Data In
13. Net Data Out
14. Rack Mount Brackets (x2)
OVERVIEW
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FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING!
Keep drive a minimum of 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from ammable material and/or pyrotechnics.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.
DO NOT INSTALL THE DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!
The driver MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and
construction codes and regulations.
Before installing or mounting any device, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted to
determine whether the mounting structure or surface is properly certied to safely support the com-
bined weight of the device and any relevant accessories.
The device should be installed in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or away from areas
where unauthorized personnel might be able to reach the device by hand.
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
RACK MOUNTING
This device can be rack mounted using the removable mounting brackets located on each side of
the device. Make sure to use mounting hardware that fits the mounting holes on the device as well
as the rack itself. Use all four (4) points on the mounting brackets to ensure that the device is mount-
ed securely. Please see the illustration below for reference.
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INSTALLATION
CLAMP MOUNTING
This device features a mounting clamp attachment point in the middle of both the top face and the
bottom face, as well as a built-in safety cable attachment point in the corner of the device near the
Power In port (see the illustration below). When mounting the fixture to a truss or any other sus-
pended or overhead installation, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp (not included) to the
clamp attachment point and attach a separate SAFETY CABLE of the appropriate safety rating to
the safety cable rigging point.
ALWAYS ATTACH A SAFETY CABLE WHENEVER
INSTALLING THIS FIXTURE IN A SUSPENDED
ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE FIXTURE
WILL NOT FALL IF THE CLAMP FAILS.
RIGGING
Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including but not limited to: calculating working
load limits, understanding the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the fixture itself. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt to perform
the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
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MULTIPLE DRIVERS
Up to ve (5) Pixel Driver 1000IP devices may be daisy-chained directly together and linked to a
single controller. See the image below for reference. Do NOT daisy-chain more than ve (5) de-
vices directly together.
INSTALLATION
If more than ve (5) devices are required, a one-gigabit ethernet switch may be used to expand the
size of the network. However, even in this case, no more than ten (10) branches from the ethernet
switch are allowable, with each branch containing up to ve (5) daisy-chained devices. This permits
a maximum of fty (50) devices to be linked to a single controller, as shown in the image below. Do
NOT exceed this number of devices!
ALLOWABLE CABLE LENGTHS
16-AWG 4-pin extension cable may be used to link multiple devices. However, please take note of
maximum allowable cable lengths, as listed below:
CONTROLLER TO DEVICE 59 ft (18 m)
DEVICE TO DEVICE 32 ft (10 m)
TOTAL LENGTH 98 ft (30 m)
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DRIVER OUTPUT LIMITATIONS
There is a limitation to how many pixels can be controlled by each driver unit, which in turn deter-
mines the maximum number of lighting xtures that can be controlled by a single output or driver.
MODEL TOTAL
PIXELS
TOTAL
CONTROL
CHAN.
KLING-NET
MAX PIXELS PER DRIVER = 1000
MAX FIXTURES
per
DRIVER UNIT
MAX PIXELS
per
DRIVER UNIT
Pixel Bar 30IP 30 90 33 990
Pixel Bar 60IP 60 180 16 960
Pixel Bar 120IP 120 360 8 960
MODEL TOTAL
PIXELS
TOTAL
CONTROL
CHAN.
ARTNET / sACN
MAX PIXELS PER DRIVER = 170
MAX FIXTURES
per
DRIVER UNIT
MAX PIXELS
per
DRIVER UNIT
Pixel Bar 30IP 30 90 5 150
Pixel Bar 60IP 60 180 2 120
Pixel Bar 120IP 120 360 1 120
The values listed in the table above for number of xtures per driver unit are representative of the
maximum number of Pixel Bar IP xtures that can be connected if the Pixel Bar IP xtures used are
all of the same model type, with individual pixel control.
For example, if you connect only Pixel Bar 30IPs to the driver, and operate the driver in Kling-Net
mode, you can connect up to 33 units of that model type to each driver. This is dened by the fact
that each driver can handle a maximum of 1000 pixels, and each Pixel Bar 30IP xture is made up of
30 pixels. Therefore, you have 33 Pixel Bar 30IP units x 30 pixels per unit, which gives a total of 990
pixels in use. This is as close as we can get to the 1000-pixel maximum capacity without exceeding
that limit.
It is possible to mix and match Pixel Bar IP model types that are attached to a single driver port. In
this case, the important thing to keep in mind is the maximum number of pixels per driver. As long as
this value is not exceeded, any combination of Pixel Bar 30IPs, Pixel Bar 60IPs, and Pixel Bar 120IPs
may be used.
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RGB PIXEL CONTROL MODES
This feature gives the user the ability to adjust the RGB pixel control mode of the device. Individual
pixels may be controlled independently for ner control over the resolution of the device’s light-
ing display. Alternately, multiple individual pixels may be grouped together under a common set of
control channels in order to reduce the number of required control channels. This also reduces the
eective pixel count for each xture, thereby allowing an increased number of xtures to be operated
o of the same driver port (see the Driver Output Limitations section). The downside to this is the
reduced resolution of the lighting display.
In each pixel control mode, the rst number denotes the number of control groups that LEDs will be
divided into, while the second number denotes the number of individual LEDs that will make up each
control group. Each control group will always occupy 3 DMX channels (for Red, Green, and Blue
control). This means that within each control group, all LEDs will be controlled by the same set of 3
DMX channels.
For example, when operating a Pixel Bar 30IP, selecting 15x2 mode means that the xture’s LEDs
will be divided into 15 RGB control groups, with each group containing 2 LEDs. See the illustration
below:
In this mode, a total of 45 DMX channels are used: 3 DMX channels (for Red, Green, Blue) per group
multiplied by 15 groups.
If there are not enough unused DMX channels available to accommodate this set-up, one possible
solution is to select a pixel control mode that will decrease the number of control groups. For in-
stance, selecting 10x3 mode will result in the LED display being divided into 10 RGB control groups
each containing 3 LEDs. Therefore, the number of DMX channels required drops to 30: 10 control
groups multiplied by 3 DMX channels (for Red, Green, and Blue) per group. See the illustration be-
low:
Available pixel control modes for each Pixel Bar IP model are shown on the next page.

RGB PIXEL CONTROL MODES
Available pixel control modess:
Pixel Bar 30IP Pixel Bar 60IP Pixel Bar 120IP
30x1 60x1 120x1
15x2 30x2 60x2
10x3 20x3 40x3
6x5 15x4 30x4
5x6 12x5 24x5
3x10 10x6 20x6
2x15 6x10 15x8
5x12 12x10
4x15 10x12
3x20 8x15
2x30 6x20
5x24
4x30
3x40
2x60
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The device includes an easy to navigate system menu control panel display where all necessary
settings and adjustments are made (see image below).
- The MODE button is used to cycle through main menu options, or to return to the previous menu.
- The SETUP button is used to select an option in either the main menu or the sub-menu of any
main menu item, and to cycle through the sub-menu options.
- The UP and DOWN buttons are used to adjust the values of the sub-menu options.
CONTROL PANEL
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MANUAL CONTROL
Red Dimmer Manual Control
Red: x x x Red color intensity
Green Dimmer Manual Control
Green: x x x Green color intensity
Blue Dimmer Manual Control
Blue: x x x Blue color intensity
KLINGNET MODE Pixel Bar Setup
Klingnet
Pixel Bar x x x IP
Select model of Pixel
Bar that will be con-
trolled by the driver
Klingnet
LED Bulb TBD*
Klingnet
LED Tape TBD*
Klingnet
x x x IP Number x x
Select the number of
Pixel Bar units that the
driver will control
Klingnet
LED Bulb Numbe x x x TBD*
Klingnet
LED Tape 170 Numbe
x x
TBD*
Klingnet
x x Xx x RGB Pixels
see RGB Pixel Control
section
ARTNET MODE
IP Address Set Artnet
x x x : x x x : x x x : x x x
Set IP address of the
driver output
DMX Universe Set Artnet
U: x x x x x
Set the DMX universe
of the driver output
Pixel Bar Setup
Artnet
Pixel Bar x x x IP
Select model of Pixel
Bar that will be con-
trolled by the driver
Artnet
LED Bulb TBD*
Artnet
LED Tape TBD*
Artnet
x x x IP Numbe x x x
Select the number of
Pixel Bar units that the
driver will control
Artnet
LED Bulb Numbe x x x TBD*
SYSTEM MENU
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*LED Bulb and LED Tape settings are intended for use with upcoming Elation Products.

SYSTEM MENU
ARTNET MODE
(cont’d from prev page)
Pixel Bar Setup (cont’d
from prev page)
Artnet
LED Tape 170 Numbe
x x
TBD*
Artnet
x x Xx x RGB Pixels
see RGB Pixel Control
section
sACN CONTROL
MODE
DMX Universe Output
Set
sACN
U: x x x x x
set DMX universe of
the output
Pixel Bar Setup
sACN
Pixel Bar x x x IP
Select model of Pixel
Bar that will be con-
trolled by the driver
sACN
LED Bulb TBD*
sACN
LED Tape TBD*
sACN
x x x IP Number x x
Select the number of
Pixel Bar units that the
driver will control
sACN
LED Bulb Numbe x x x TBD*
sACN
LED Tape 170 Numbe
x x
TBD*
sACN
x x Xx x RGB Pixels
see RGB Pixel Control
section
PROGRAMS
Program Play Set
Programs
Program x x
Select the built-in pro-
gram
Programs
Speed x x Select program speed
Programs
Fade x x Set fade time speed
Programs
Phase Time x x Set phase time
Pixel Bar Setup
Programs
Pixel Bar x x x IP
Select model of Pixel
Bar that will be con-
trolled by the driver
Programs
LED Bulb TBD*
Programs
LED Tape TBD*
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*LED Bulb and LED Tape settings are intended for use with upcoming Elation Products.

SYSTEM MENU
BUILT IN PROGRAM
MODE (cont’d from
prev page)
Pixel Bar Setup (cont’d
from prev page)
Programs
x x x IP Number x x
Select the number of
Pixel Bar units that the
driver will control
Programs
LED Bulb Numbe x x x TBD*
Programs
LED Tape 170 Numbe
x x
TBD*
KLINGNET & ARTNET
CONTROL MODE
Klingnet Enable or
Disable Set
Klingnet & Artnet
Klingnet: Enable/Disable
Enable or disable
klingnet control
Klingnet Pixel Bar
Setup
Klingnet Setup
Pixel Bar x x x IP
Select model of Pixel
Bar that will be con-
trolled by the driver
Klingnet Setup
LED Bulb TBD*
Klingnet Setup
LED Tape TBD*
Klingnet Setup
x x x IP Number x x
Select the number of
Pixel Bar units that the
driver will control
Klingnet Setup
LED Bulb Numbe x x x TBD*
Klingnet Setup
LED Tape 170 Numbe
x x
TBD*
Artnet IP Address Set Artnet Setup
x x x : x x x : x x x : x x x
Set IP address of the
output
Artnet Universe Set Artnet Setup
U: x x x x x
Set DMX universe of
the output
SETUP OPTIONS
LCD Backlight On/Off
Setup Options:
BLGT On
LED backlight always
on
Setup Options:
BLGT Off
LED backlight turns off
after 20s of inactivity
Display
Setup Options:
Display: STD
Normal digital display
orientation
Setup Options:
Display: REV
Inverted digital display
orientation
System Reset Setup Options:
SysReset
Restore unit to factory
settings
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*LED Bulb and LED Tape settings are intended for use with upcoming Elation Products.

SYSTEM MENU
OUTPUT TYPE Output Type Set
Drive: Pixel Bar Pixel Bar IP series
Drive: LED Bulb LED Bulb
Drive: LED Tape LED Tape
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