Lucenti BLACKWAVE PIXLDRIVE1 User manual

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BLACKWAVE
PIXLDRIVE1 CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL

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BLACKWAVE PIXLDRIVE1 CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL
Worldwide distribution by FACE BVBA Belgium
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PHONE: [phone]
Subject to modications.
Issue date: 2020-01
Version: 1.00
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of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged.
This manual was produced with care. However, no rights can be derived.
Lucenti cannot accept liability for any errors in this manual or their consequences.
Copyright Lucenti

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 YOUR BLACKWAVE COLLECTION PIXLDRIVE1 CONTROLLER 6
2 THE BLACKWAVE COLLECTION TECHNOLOGY 7
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY 8
3.1 SIGNS AND SYMBOLS USED 8
3.2 USAGE INTRUCTIONS 8
3.3 WARRANTY 9
4 UNBOXING 10
5 TERMS & CONCEPTS 11
6 CABLING & POWERING UP 12
6.1 CONNECTING BLACKWAVE PIXEL BARS 12
6.2 MAXIMUM CABLING CONSIDERATIONS 13
7 QUICK START GUIDE 15
7.1 CONNECT TO CONTROLLER 15
7.1.1 ETHERNET 16
7.1.2 IN WI-FI AD-HOC MODE 17
7.1.3 IN WI-FI INFRASTRUCTURE MODE 17
7.2 PERFORM AUTO-SETUP 18
7.3 CHOOSING THE RIGHT DEVICE OPERATION MODE 20
7.3.1 ART-NET 20
7.3.2 SACN (E.131) 21
7.3.3 STANDALONE FX 21
7.3.4 CHANGING THE DEVICE OPERATION MODE 21
8 USING THE BUILT-IN LCD AND BUTTONS 23
8.1 OVERVIEW 23
8.2 MENU FLOW-CHART 25
9 USING THE BUILT-IN WEB INTERFACE 26
9.1 DASHBOARD 27
9.1.1 SYSTEM SETTINGS 28
9.1.2 DMX PIXEL MAPPING 29
9.2 NETWORK 31
9.2.1 ETHERNET 32
9.2.2 WI-FI 32

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9.3 EFFECTS 35
9.3.1 OFF (LIVE INPUT) 35
9.3.2 EFFECT CONTROLS 35
9.3.3 TEST PATTERNS 36
9.4 MISC. 37
9.4.1 DEVICE INFORMATION 37
9.4.2 FACTORY RESET 38
9.4.3 FIRMWARE 39
9.4.4 NODES INFORMATION 40
9.4.5 UPDATE NODE FIRMWARE 41
9.5 HELP 44
10 FAQ/TROUBLESHOOTING 45
11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 46

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YOUR BLACKWAVE COLLECTION PIXLDRIVE1
CONTROLLER
YOUR BLACKWAVE COLLECTION PIXLDRIVE1 CONTROLLER
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Thank you for purchasing a Lucenti BlackWave Collection PixlDrive1 controller!
The BlackWave Collection pixel system consists of ultra-light, slim, weatherproof RGBW pixel xtures
such as led pixel bars and an easy-to-use controller. These pixel bars contain individually controllable
LEDs, can be daisy chained up to 400 pixels and have a variety of interchangeable lters. The controller
can receive DMX512 packets through dierent Ethernet protocols, supporting Art-Net I (broadcast),
Art-Net II, 3 & 4 unicast, sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast. It also houses a customizable internal
eect engine.
The controller is equipped with dual etherCON network ports connected to a built-in 100Mbit network
switch. The controller also contains a Wi-Fi radio allowing it to connect to external Wi-Fi networks or
to create its own.
There are two ways to operate the controller and change settings:
1. Via the built-in website through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, signaled by the icon
2. Via the built-in LCD display and button, signaled by the icon

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THE BLACKWAVE COLLECTION
TECHNOLOGY
THE BLACKWAVE COLLECTION TECHNOLOGY
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The BlackWave controller and pixel products are developed and engineered from the ground up and
communicate through a custom digital bus protocol, called ‘PixlBus’. The ‘PixlBus’ protocol allows
devices to communicate bi-directionally at high speeds. This enables the controller to send colors
to each pixel xture individually but also to read status or product information from each device.
Using the ‘PixlBus’ protocol, the BlackWave Collection technology can enumerate, address and map
all connected devices in an automated way. As a result, the system can be easily setup through one
button click; dramatically decreasing build-up time.
The ‘PixlBus’ protocol synchronizes all connected pixel xtures to gain an optimally smooth visual
performance.
The electrical bus system that transports the ‘PixlBus’ protocol uses dierential wiring resulting in
increased cable lengths and better signal quality.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
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3.1 Signs and symbols used
Sign/symbol Description
Indicates side information about the current subject.
Indicates an important warning that needs to be read in order to be able
to continue.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. THE DEVICE HAS
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER FOR SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY.
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the device is
operated.
Cleaning - Do not use cleaning solvents or abrasives for cleaning. Use a soft cloth to wipe the outer
surface of the device.
Heat - The device should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators or heating systems.
Power Source - The device should be connected to a power supply complying to the requirements as
documented in the technical specications section of this document.
Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the device. All servicing should be referred to
qualied service personnel. Risk of electrical shock exists when opening the device.
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualied service
personnel when:
• The power cords on the power inlet or output have been damaged
• Liquid has been spilled into the device
• The device does not appear to operate normally
3.2 Usage instructions

9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
Warranty Period - 2 (two) years
This warranty can be provided when the Lucenti products were used in their normal intended use and
when due care and compliance with the instructions given by Lucenti was observed. The obligations
of Lucenti have been restricted to these warranty terms and conditions and the warranty does not
cover losses incurred as a result of damage to other property or persons.
The warranty does not cover defects which are the result of:
• transportation of the Lucenti product
• negligence by the user of the Lucenti product or failure to observe the instructions given by
Lucenti or proper care
• circumstances outside the control of Lucenti, such as theft, accidents or acts of vandalism
• failure to observe the installation or operating instructions, or other failures, when installing the
Lucenti product
• normal wear and tear
In no event shall the warranty period for any Lucenti products including repaired or replaced parts,
extend beyond the original warranty period stated above.
The customer is responsible for the costs and related taxes and duties for shipping of defected
products for repair or replacement.
Repair onsite is not covered.
Procedure in case of a defect
Check our website http://lucenti.lighting or contact our support team for more information on how
to return a defective Lucenti product.
Temperature - The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 45° C / 113° F.
Regular inspection of the products and the mounting is necessary to ensure safety. In case of doubt
about the safety of the product and the installation, the customer should immediately contact Lucenti.
3.3 Warranty

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UNBOXING
UNBOXING
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The PixlDrive1 controller provides both data and power to the connected xtures through the
PixlBus connector.
The specics of the controller are described in gure 2 and 3. The dierent components are
explained in the following table.
Figure 3: Back of PixlDrive1 controller
PixlDrive1
Controller
The PixlDrive1 Controller is the heart of the system. The controller
translates incoming Art-Net or sACN/E1.31 to the proprietary ‘PixlBus’
output. It also features a powerful internal eect engine which allows
for creating rich and dynamic light eects on the connected xtures.
LCD Display This LCD screen is used to display a menu to the user. The menu and its
items can be controlled through the rotary pushbutton.
Rotary pushbutton This button controls the built-in LCD display.
Network The controller is equipped with dual Ethernet etherCON network ports
and an internal 100Mbit network switch. This allows to daisy-chain
multiple controllers together.
PixlBus The PixlBus provides power and data to all connected xtures.
Power in This cable end (powerCON TRUE1) will be connected to an open power
outlet. This outlet will provide power to the controller AND all connected
xtures through the internal power supply and PixlBus output.
Power out The power can be daisy-chained between multiple controllers using
interlinking powerCON TRUE1 cables.
Figure 2: Front of PixlDrive1 controller
LCD Display Rotary pushbutton