Schnick-Schnack-Systems DPB Pixel-Router Pro User manual

DPB Pixel-
Router Pro
User Guide

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Situation at July : All technical data as well as the weight
and dimension information were carefully created – errors
reserved. Any colour deviations are printing-related.
We reserve the right to make changes that serve further
improvement

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Table of Contents
Overview 
Connectivity 
Installation 
System Cabling 
Menu 
Menu Order 
Menu Selection 
Info 
Manual Patch 
QuickPatch Network 
QuickPatch DMX 
Combine- and Repeat Modes -
Setup Menu 
Output Type 
Colour Gain 
Auto O 
Test Menu 
Manual RGB 
S Net 
Update 
DMX Rig Check 
Output Rig Check 
ArtNet Monitor 
ArtNet Test Mode 
Demo Mode Fast/Slow 
Factory Defaults 
Error Messages 
Soware Update 
User Guide Webserver -
Technical Data 
Pin Connection 
Declaration of Conformity 
Table Art-Net Universes -

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Overview
The DPB Pixel-Router Pro provides Schnick-Schnack-Systems’ series L, B, C and M
products with power and data.
The DPB Pixel-Router Pro has four LED outputs and can be controlled by either Ethernet
(Art-Net, sACN) or DMX data and is therefore compatible with most lighting consoles
and media servers. The control signal can be freely patched across the four outputs. It
is also possible to use the DPB Pixel-Router Pro as a standalone unit, without a DMX or
Art-Net control signal.
The addressing of the components takes place directly on the power supply via Smart
Link.
The DPB Pixel-Router Pro belongs to Generation  and in addition to DMX can also read
the Dynamic-Pixel-Bus protocol (DPB) in order to control LED components. By using the
DPB more LED tiles or other elements per output of a DPB Pixel-Router Pro are possible
– up to . channels. Switching between DPB and DMX is possible at all times.
The Generation  LED components rmware can be updated from a central point via
the network with the DPB Pixel-Router Pro.
Thanks to integrated HTML . webservers, the Router can be completely controlled
remotely.

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Connectivity
The following connectors are located at the
rear of the unit:
DMX in- and output Neutrik XLR-pin
Ethernet input Neutrik Ethercon
Mini USB input reserved for future use
×USB output reserved for future use
SD card slot used for soware update
LED output 1-4 System connector red,
maximum  × A
Power connection W, ×V
USB 1
out
USB
in
DMX
through
USB 2
out
SD/
MMC
Ethernet DMX
in
Out 4 Out 3 Out 2 Out 1
Netzan-
schluss

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Installation
Check the device for any damage incurred during transit immediately aer unpacking.
A damaged unit should not be used.
If the DPB Pixel-Router Pro has been taken from a cold environment into a warm
interior, allow at least three hours for it to warm up before it is put into operation. This
allows possibly formed condensation to evaporate and therefor the electronics are not
endangered. The supply air temperature should not exceed °C.
Be sure to successively lock the cable connections for the DMX in- and output as well
as the necessary LED outputs, when connecting cables. Aer all connections are made,
turn on the device, ensuring that any power is also turned on at the sub-distribution.
Aer approximately one second the DPB Pixel-Router Pro is ready for use.
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight at all times. Never clean the device with aggressive
cleaners. For cleaning purposes, the wiping of the device with a moist cloth is su-
cient.
In the case of stubborn dirt, a mild cleaner can be used on the moistened cloth.

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System Cabling
DPB Pixel-Router Pro
Power supply
DPB Pixel-Router Pro
W,  × V
DPB Pixel-Router Pro
from LED 1B
to LED 1B
from LED 1A
to LED 1A
DC In
USB Host 1
USB Host 2
USB Device
SD
Art-Net signal Ethernet
DMX Out
DMX In
from LED 2B
to LED 2B
from LED 2A
to LED 2A
from LED 3B
to LED 3B
from LED 3A
to LED 3A
from LED 4B
to LED 4B
from LED 4A
to LED 4A
LED strips
DMX signal
OUT 1
OUT 2
...
...
...
OUT 3
OUT 4
A
A

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Menu
The following connectors are located
at the unit:
SHIFT
EDIT
SHIFT+
EDIT
ENTER
EDIT
QUIT
ENTER
UP
DOWN
used in conjunction with...
to move backwards through the data elds
to conrm certain actions
moves through the data elds
exits the currently-selected mode or the sub menu
to conrm certain actions e. g. mode changes
moves upward through the mode list. Increases the value in
the selected data eld
moves downwards through the mode list. Decreases the value
in the selected data eld
QUIT
ENTER
DOWN
UP

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Menu Order
Main Menu:
Info
Main Menu:
Manual Patch
Main Menu:
QuickPatch DMX
Main Menu:
QuickPatch Network
Main Menu:
Setup Menu
Main Menu:
Test Menu
Main Menu:
Factory Defaults
t: ...
Welcome to Systemnetzteil 4E
IP: ... v: 3.2. ...

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Menu Selection
To change mode, press the QUIT button. The display will show
CHANGE MODE?.
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired mode and
conrm the action by pressing the ENTER button or cancel by
pressing the QUIT button again.
In most of the modes, for example QuickPatch Network and
QuickPatch DMX, the congured settings will automatically be
taken over. Input on the device is only necessary when
changing set-up settings or switching within a new mode.
Change Mode?
Quit Enter
t: ...
Welcome to DPB Pixel-Router Pro
IP: ... v: 3.2. ...
Info
This mode displays the installed soware version, the IP
address of the unit and its temperature.
Manual Patch
When changing from the QuickPatch mode into the Manual
Patch mode the following display is shown:
In this case it’s possible to apply the QuickPatch values with the
manual patch. This step is irreversible. That’s why you must hit
the SHIFT-Key and the ENTER-Key to conrm. If you don’t want
to proceed with this step, you can exit with QUIT.
Setting values in Manual Patch Mode
To select the section you wish to work in – press the EDIT-Key.
To select the desired XLR output (-) use OUTPUT (OUT). To
select the desired channel use CHANNEL (CH).
With Type: Int can allocate this channel a xed, unchangeable
intensity via value.
With Type: DMX will assign a DMX input channel to this DMX
output channel.
Overwrite Patch with QuickPatch?
Quit Shi+Enter
Out: Universe: DMX
Ch:  Type: INT Val: OFF

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QuickPatch Network
For every output there are three elds. The uppermost eld
displays the universe as a decimal number. The lower elds
denes the rst DMX channel of the universe (when the univer-
se information should be routed to several outputs).
A checkmark in the box shows that all necessary data for this
output will be received. The rst valid universe is .
The QuickPatch Network mode makes it possible to control more
LEDs with fewer channels.
QuickPatch DMX
For each output two data elds are shown on the display.
Use the EDIT button to select the required eld. The DMX eld
shows the status of the DMX signal. NONE shows that no DMX
signal is being received. GOOD shows that a valid DMX signal is
being received.
The upper eld shows the DMX start channel (start CH:) for that
output. The lower eld oers the various repeat and combine
options of the channels.
This function oers the possibility to control several LEDs with a
few DMX channels.
The table on the following page oers the various repeat
and combine options for the modes QuickPatch Network and
QuickPatch DMX.
DMX: NONE Out  Out  Out  Out 
Start-Ch:    
Combine: OFF OFF OFF OFF
Output:    
Universe:    
Start-Ch:    
Mode: OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Combine and Repeat Modes for QuickPatch Network Mode/DMX Combine
OFF: no combine
ALL: all LEDs are steered by three DMX channels
C2: always two LEDs are interconnected
C: always three LEDs are interconnected
C: always four LEDs are interconnected
C: always ve LEDs are interconnected
C: always six LEDs are interconnected
C: always seven LEDs are interconnected
C: always eight LEDs are interconnected
C: always nine LEDs are interconnected
C: always ten LEDs are interconnected
R: each second LED is interconnected
R: each third LED is interconnected
R: each fourth LED is interconnected
R: each h LED is interconnected
R: each sixth LED is interconnected
R: each seventh LED is interconnected
R: each eighth LED is interconnected
R: each ninth LED is interconnected
R: each tenth LED is interconnected
Extract of the Combine and Repeat Modes as Overview - Switchable to C and R

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Combine and Repeat Modes C and C
Combine and Repeat Modes Combine Device (CD)
C
• for LED-Tile C
• for LED-Panels C-
C
• for LED-Tile C
• for LED-Panels C-
Only for DPB
The Combine Mode CD allows you to
combine dierent DPB Products,
because it realizes how much channels
a LED product requires: for example,
the LED-Tile C ( LEDs) and the
LED-Strip C- ( LEDs). The pro-
ducts are controlled like the Combine
Mode ALL (all LEDs are controlled by
three DMX channels).

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Setup Menu
Setup Menu:
Output
Setup Menu:
Gain
Display Auto O

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Output Type
Switching the transmission protocol to an output between
DMX, S-DMX and DPB.
Like the other modes, use the EDIT button to select the required
eld and the UP/DOWN buttons to set the required values.
For each output modes can be chosen freely. There are three
modes available:
• S-DMX
• DMX 
• DPB
Aer setting the modes and conrming the changes with
SHIFT+ENTER, the DPB Pixel-Router Pro restarts in order to take
on the new settings.
Colour Gain
With this function the colour channels red, green and blue can
be made darker. Thus, colour shis can be compensated or
created. The function is deactivated with .
As a standard, the values of the Color Gain are set to maximum
intensity with R: , G:  and B: . These values can be
dimmed in steps.
Display Auto O
When in ongoing operation, the display goes o automatically
aer  seconds. As soon as the device is operated again, the
display goes back on. Display Auto O
Colour Gain (o: )
R:  G:  B: 
Output Type
1: DPB : DPB
: DMX  : DMX 

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Test Menu
Test Menu:
Manual RGB
Test Menu:
SNet
Test Menu:
Update
Test Menu:
DMX Rig Check
Test Menu:
Output Rig Check
Test Menu:
ArtNet Monitor
Test Menu:
ArtNet Test TX
Test Menu:
Demo Slow
Test Menu:
Demo Fast

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Manual RGB
In this menu option, it’s possible to set a colour for all output
channels in a very easy way by using the DPB Pixel-Router Pro.
By default, the values of the Manual RGB are set to maximum
intensity with R: , G:  and B: . These values can be
dimmed in steps.
Like the other modes, use the EDIT button to select the required
eld and the UP/DOWN buttons to set the required values.
SNet
Own protocol of Schnick-Schnack-Systems (e.g. for service
purposes).
DMX Rig Check
Update
Simulate a received DMX signal. The signal will be allocated to
the outputs according to the selected mode and patch and is
used to test settings.
To update the DPB Pixel-Router Pro’s rmware or the rmware
from connected C and M products, this menu option must be
activated. The rmware update of the DPB Pixel-Router Pro
takes place via network.
DMX Rig Check
Update enabled
SNet
Manual Color Mode
R:  G:  B: 
DMX Rig Check
Channel:  @ 100%

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ArtNet Monitor
Monitor indicates, with which frequency the adjusted universe
sends. This feature allows to test the frame rate of the respecti-
ve Art-Net signal. ArtNet Monitor .Hz
Monitor  .Hz
Output Rig Check
Works as a DMX transmitter. Each separate DMX channel can be
individually controlled and dimmed.
Test and error detection functions in existing installations. Output Rig Check
Output Rig Check
Output: 
Channel:  @ %

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Demo Fast/Slow
ArtNet Test Mode
In this mode, all connected RGB luminaries show a repetitive
predetermined colour change.
The two modes dier only in the throughput speed.
The modes are only suitable for testing the connected RGB
lights. Attractive and individual colour sequences can be
created easily and quickly with the free soware QuickColour.
In this mode, the DPB Pixel-Router Pro perates as an
Art-Net data transmitter.
With this function you can check the performance of the Art-
Net cabling and Ethernet switches used in a system without the
need for an external Art-Net data source.
In this mode, the Router performs no other functions. There is
also no LED control.
The DPB Pixel-Router Pro ssends a strobe signal over Art-Net,
switching all channels on and o simultaneously.
The following parameters can be adjusted:
Ton
The duration of the On-pulse of the strobe impulse in seconds.
To
The duration of the O-pulse of the strobe impulse in seconds.
#uni
The number of the Art-Net universe, over which data is being
sent. In this mode, the DPB Pixel-Router Pro will default to the
last-used universe.
The STATE eld display, in real time, wheter an ON or OFF pulse
is being sent.
While the DPB Pixel-Router Pro works in this mode only as an
Art-Net transmitter the strobe signal on the separate output is
not play.
Demo Mode Fast
Demo Mode Slow
ArtNet Test Mode
Ton To #uni State
0.50 1.00 255 O

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Restore Factory Defaults?
Quit Enter
Factory Defaults
If you push SHIFT+ENTER, the device resets to factory default
settings.