LED Strip Studio LED Ethernet Controller 3 User manual

LED Ethernet Controller 3,
SPI-Matrix and
Powered LED Ethernet Controller
User manual

CONTENTS
Contents.........................................................................................................................................................................2
General information.......................................................................................................................................................5
Package content.........................................................................................................................................................5
Safety instructions .....................................................................................................................................................5
Disposal of your old device ........................................................................................................................................6
Trademark credits ......................................................................................................................................................6
Copyright....................................................................................................................................................................6
Technical details.............................................................................................................................................................7
LEC3, SPI-Matrix and Powered LED Ethernet Controller difference ..........................................................................7
What can you control using the devices? ..................................................................................................................8
LSS LED Strips, Hardware Specification..........................................................................................................................9
LED Strip Studio Software ............................................................................................................................................10
LED Ethernet Controller 3 (LEC3) device......................................................................................................................11
Front connectors......................................................................................................................................................12
Rear connectors .......................................................................................................................................................13
LEC3 dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................14
Distributor board .....................................................................................................................................................15
Sample LEC3 Ethernet/LSS Distributor configurations.............................................................................................17
SPI-Matrix.....................................................................................................................................................................18
POWERED LED Ethernet Controller..............................................................................................................................19
LEC3 Ethernet board DMX control...............................................................................................................................20
LED Strip Studio –Ethernet and signal connection scheme when using LEC3 ............................................................21
Connecting TM, WS, APA or SK family LED Strips with LEC3........................................................................................22
Direct connection.................................................................................................................................................22
Separate power supplies (more than 5A per LEC3 output) .................................................................................23
Connecting LEC3 with WS2801, WS2803 LED Pixels ................................................................................................24

Detailed cable-connection for LED strips .................................................................................................................26
Recommended wire types ...........................................................................................................................................27
Signal cables.............................................................................................................................................................27
Power cables 110-230V............................................................................................................................................27
Power cables 5V DC .................................................................................................................................................27
LEC3 control modes .....................................................................................................................................................29
Ethernet mode .........................................................................................................................................................29
ArtNet mode ............................................................................................................................................................29
ArtNet Pixel Mode................................................................................................................................................29
ArtNet SD-card mode...........................................................................................................................................30
DMX Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................30
Auto-play mode .......................................................................................................................................................30
Testing mode............................................................................................................................................................30
DMX Out...................................................................................................................................................................31
LEC3 Web Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................32
Main menu...............................................................................................................................................................33
Status bar .................................................................................................................................................................33
Status .......................................................................................................................................................................34
Main Settings .......................................................................................................................................................34
Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................35
Autoplay...............................................................................................................................................................35
Art-Net/DMX........................................................................................................................................................36
All Sett......................................................................................................................................................................38
Main Settings .......................................................................................................................................................38
Testing..................................................................................................................................................................38
Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................39
Autoplay...............................................................................................................................................................39
Art-Net/DMX........................................................................................................................................................40
Account Settings ..................................................................................................................................................41

Notes:.......................................................................................................................................................................42

GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation and installation of the unit. Read and follow the
safety instructions and all other instructions.
Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information.
Specifications in this manual and design are subject to possible modifications
without notice due to improvements.
PACKAGE CONTENT
The LEC3 package consists of:
•LEC3 controller
•L-shape mount brackets set including screws
•DIN rail mount including screws
•5x suitable 4pin 5mm pitch cable side pluggable terminal block
•micro SD card
•micro SD card to SD card adapter
•micro SD card USB reader
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation should be performed only by a competent person or professional electrician.
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Do not use the device if it seems to be damaged.
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is
improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
Never open the controller and do not attempt repairs yourself.
Do not place the device close to heat sources and always ensure sufficient ventilation.
Do not place the unit on surfaces that are heat sensitive.
This device has been designed for indoor use only. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight. Do not allow this
product to meet liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to the product, smoke, and overheating could
result from contact with liquids.
Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning frequency depends on
the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt
on the device components. Clean with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened
cloth. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Establish all connections when the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all
connections. Make sure that cables cannot cause a trip hazard.
Never touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal objects.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young
children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. screws, connectors or the like) from the unit. They could
swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DEVICE
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
TRADEMARK CREDITS
Windows® is the registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
Art-Net™ – Designed by and Copyright Artistic License Holdings Ltd.
All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
COPYRIGHT
Showtacle Ltd. © 2018 All rights reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited. Specifications in this
manual and design are subject to change without notice.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
This document will introduce you to correct hardware connection of LED strips and will provide the most
important technical details about LED Strip Studio (LSS) software and LED Ethernet Controller 3 (LEC3), SPI-
Matrix and Powered LED Ethernet Controller devices.
LEC3, SPI-MATRIX AND POWERED LED ETHERNET CONTROLLER DIFFERENCE
In the following table you can see the basic differences between all 3 devices.
(*) SPI-Matrix can be upgraded to LEC3 to support LED Strip Studio software. Contact us for more details at
[email protected]om.
Generally, SPI-Matrix is the same as LEC3, but without the support of LED Strip Studio software –you can’t use
it as LED Strip Studio software output device.
Powered LEC Ethernet Controller (Powered LEC) is the same as LEC3, but with integrated power source (320W,
5V, 60A).
LED Ethernet
Controller 3 (LEC3)
SPI-Matrix
Powered LED
Ethernet Controller
ArtNet (4096 individual LED
pixels over ArtNet)
LED Strip Studio software
(*)
Integrated power source

WHAT CAN YOU CONTROL USING THE DEVICES?
There are many kind of digital LED lights you can control using LEC3. You can control digital LED strips, digital
LED pixels or any other special digital lights. They are also sometimes called dream or individual addressable
LED lights. We use “digital LEDs” or “digital pixels” in the text to address all kind of digital lights (like LED strips,
pixels, digital bulbs, …).
Digital LEDs can use different kind of chip to control RGB LED color. LEC3 is now able to use LED strips with TM,
WS or APA chips (and many more).
You can use LEC3 in 4 different modes:
•Ethernet (software)
•ArtNet
•DMX
•Stand-alone (SD-card mode)
ArtNet and DMX mode can work in two different ways: Pixel or SD-card player. In Pixel mode the DMX channels
are converted directly to pixels (3 channels for every pixel, maximum is 170 pixels per ArtNet Universe). In SD-card
player you can only trigger animation LED files stored on SD-card (so you don’t have to use complicated Art-Net or
DMX solution with tons of cables).

LSS LED STRIPS, HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
LED strips produced for LED Strip Studio are high quality LED strips developed completely by LED Strip Studio.
Here you can find basic technical details:
Strip type
STCL LED Strip 42
Number of LEDs
42 LEDs/meter
IC
SK6812 (TM1809 and WS2812B compatible)
LED pitch
23.8 mm
LED type
5050, ROHS compliant lead-free soldering compatible
Shortest working segment
1 LED, 2.38 cm
Colors
Full color, 24 bits, 16.7 million colors, C25050
Color channels
3 channels: Red, Green, Blue
Color shades
8 bit, 256 levels for every channel (3 * 256 colors)
Voltage
5V
Maximal current
1.2A/meter (at white color)
LED Size (mm)
5.4*5.0*1.6
LED Viewing angle
120°
LED Luminous intensity (mcd)
R: 700-1000, G: 1500-2200, B: 700-1000
LED Wavelength (nm)
R: 620-625, G: 522.5-525, B:467.5-470
Color temperature
Variable, set by RGB channels
Expected lifetime
30000+ hours
Reel weight (5m LED strip)
230g
Storage temperature range
-40°~ +80°
Operating temperature range
-20°~ +50°
Waterproof
Yes, IP65
Warranty
1 year

LED STRIP STUDIO SOFTWARE
LED Strip Studio software is the “main brain” of LED Strip Studio system. It can be used to play video, picture or
even live stream on video LED strips (or LED pixels). This is recommended PC configuration for LED Strip Studio
system. Of course, if the configuration is better, the software will work smoother.
Recommended PC configuration
Operating system
Windows 7, 8, 10
Processor
Dual Core (Intel Core2Duo and better)
Graphic card
Dedicated - nVidia or ATI/AMD (but new Intel HD
cards are also fine).
RAM
4GB
Hard disk
200 MB
Required software
DirectX 9.0c, Apple QuickTime
Grabber card for live stream
Yes, HDMI –BlackMagic Intensity PRO
MIDI control
supported
OSC control
supported
Touch screen
supported