Sundrax PixelGate Arma User manual

User
Manual
Version 1.04
March 11, 2020
PXA-P-2E8SPI, PXA-M-2E8SPI, PXD-1-2E8SPI, PXB-1-2E8SPI
PixelGate Arma

Contents
Specifications
Safe operation
General information
Advantages
Installation
Web-settings
Device settings
Network settings
Firmware update
Connection scheme
Technical maintenance
Notes
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Safe operation
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the devices, please observe
the following requirements
Use the device only for its intended purpose
Do not use devices that show signs of malfunctioning
Avoid strong physical impacts on the device
Protect devices and cables from contact with corrosive liquids
Whenever a fault is detected in the device, please contact the manufacturer.
Specifications
Control interface
Supported LEDs
LED outputs
Ethernet ports
Ethernet connectors
Setup
Power supply
Operating Temperature
IP Rating
Dimensions, mm
ArtNet, sACN
WS2812, WS2811
8, TTL 3/5V L
2 10/100 Base-TX
2 LSA-PLUS® connectors
Web interface
5/12/24/48 VDC
-40...+70°C
IP65 for outdoor use
115(D) x 55(H) x 65(W)
General information
«PixelGate Arma» is a pixel strip controller for pixel mapped projects at indoor and outdoor
installations when you need to convert ArtNet (DMX over Ethernet) or sACN data to 1 or 2 wire
interface. IP65 case makes the device resistant to water, dust, fog, and smoke.
Advantages
Die-cast, waterproof metal case
No buttons
Time-tested in severe weather conditions
Integrated splitter
2 Ethernet ports for chaining the devices
Warning!
The device uses hazardous
voltage AC 100-250V
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Warning!
Before mounting and turning
on the power,you need to make
sure protective ground cable
connections and places of their
connection
Warning!
Incorrect jumper connection
may cause device malfunction.
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Jumpers location
Installation
1. Ensure the device has no damage due to transportation
2. Remove device’s lid after unscrewing the four screws
3. When using 12-48V power source, set the jumper at X3
connector. When using 5V power source, jumper is
not installed
4. When using 5V output signal: set the jumper at 1 and 2 pins of X4 connector
When using 3.3V output signal: set the jumper at 2 and 3 pins of X4 connector
5. Connect Ethernet input and output to Х10 and Х8 sockets respectively
6. Connect LED stripes control and ground signals to X6 and X5 terminal blocks respectively
7. Connect Power supply to Х1 terminal block
8. Set lid back and tighten all screws
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Web interface settings
PixelGate Arma devices support configuring
most of their parameters through
the web interface using HTTP protocol (TCP port 80).
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Device settings
To access the settings page enter the IP address of the device to the browser. Main settings
page of the Pixelate Arma device will be displayed.
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Device settings
Device name
Device description
Output protocol
Color order
Network protocol
Editable device name (up to 18 characters)
Editable device description (up to 64 characters)
Output protocol signal (WS2812 or WS2811)
Sequence of colors in LED stripe
Type of Network protocol (ArtNET or sACN)
Number of channel (1-8)
Subnet and Universe number(for ArtNET) or Universe number (for sACN)
Starting DMX address for first and second universe in the channel
For each output channel you can specify two universe for output. If the LED stripe requires to control
more than 512 DMX channels, device puts the data of second universe after channel 512 of first
universe, providing maximum number of 1024 DMX channels.
Device settings:
Channel
Subnet*16+ Universe
Start Address
Channels settings:
To save the changes in device settings, click «Save settings».
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Warning!
To update firmware of the
device, click on the link
“Firmware”
Static IP Address - view/edit network address of the device
Subnet Mask - view/edit IP subnetwork mask
Default Gateway - view/edit gateway IP address
Primary DNS Settings - primary DNS address
Secondary DNS Settings - secondary DNS address
Browse - browse for new firmware’s file
To save the changes in network settings, click «Save settings».
To start updating press button «Upload firmware».
To edit the network settings of the device,
click on the link “Network”.
Network settings
Firmware update
For profile operations, click on the link “Firmware”.
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Connection scheme
Power supply 12V
Power supply 5V
12-48V
POWER
12-48 V
DIN
GND
12-48 V
DIN
GND
12-48 V
DOUT
GND
12-48 V
DOUT
GND
5V
POWER
5 V
DIN
GND
5 V
DIN
GND
5 V
DOUT
GND
5 V
DOUT
GND
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Technical maintenance
Maintenance the device, search and troubleshooting should be performed
by service personnel. The device should be free from dirt, dents, connecting
cables and wires must be intact and securely fastened.
Notes
Please send all your warranty-related questions to [email protected]
All Sundrax products are covered by a 36 months warranty.
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