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1 - Table of Contents
1 - Table of Contents 2
2 - Introduction 4
2.1 - Management &Configuration 4
3 - Safety Notes 5
4 - Physical Installation 6
4.1 - Wall Mount 6
4.2 - DIN Rail Mount 7
5 - Electrical Connections 10
5.1 - Supplying Power 10
5.2 - Smart Electronic Fuses & Power Injection 10
5.3 - Control Data 11
5.4 - Connecting Pixel LEDs 12
5.5 - Expanded Mode 13
6 - Network Configuration 14
6.1 - Network Layout Options 14
6.2 - IGMPSnooping 15
6.3 - Dual Gigabit Ports 15
6.4 - IPAddressing 16
6.4.1 - DHCP 16
6.4.2 - AutoIP 16
6.4.3 - Static IP 17
6.4.4 - Factory IPAddress 17
7 - Operation 19
7.1 - Start-up 19
7.2 - Sending Ethernet Data 19
7.3 - Pixel Outputs 19
7.4 - Aux Port 20
7.5 - Button Actions 20
7.6 - Hardware Test Pattern 21
7.7 - Operating Refresh Rates 22
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8 - Firmware Updates 23
8.1 - Updating via the Management Interface 23
9 - Specifications 24
9.1 - Derating 24
9.2 - Operating Specifications 25
9.2.1 - Power 25
9.2.2 - Thermal 25
9.3 - Physical Specifications 25
9.4 - Electrical Fault Protection 26
10 - Troubleshooting 27
10.1 - LEDCodes 27
10.2 - Statistical Monitoring 29
10.3 - Solutions for Common Issues 29
10.4 - Other Issues 29
10.5 - Reset to Factory Defaults 30
11 - Disclaimer 31
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2 - Introduction
This is the user manual for the PixLite A4-S Mk3 pixel controller. The PixLite A4-S Mk3 is
a powerful pixel LED controller built upon Advatek’s 3rd generation PixLite Mk3
processor. At its core, the controller converts sACN, Art-Net and DMX512 protocols
from lighting consoles, media servers or computer lighting software into various pixel
LEDprotocols. With the PixLite Mk3 processor, the PixLite A4-S Mk3 brings powerful
operational functionality and advanced management platforms.
2.1 - Management &Configuration
This manual covers physical aspects of the PixLite A4- S Mk3 controller and its
essential setup steps only. Detailed information about its configuration options can
be found in the ‘PixLite Mk3 Management Guide’.
Configuration, management, and monitoring of this device can be performed either
via the web-based Management Interface or using Advatek Assistant 3*. To access
the interface, open any web browser and navigate to the IP address of the device.
*At the time of writing this user manual, Advatek Assistant 3 has not been released. The method to
manage the device is via the Management Interface only at this stage.
Figure 1: Management Interface Home Page
Other manuals and the PixLite Mk3 Management Guide may be downloaded from:
www.advateklights.com/downloads
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3 - Safety Notes
This LEDpixel controller should be installed by someone with proper technical
knowledge only. Installation of the device should not be attempted without such
knowledge.
The pixel output connectors shall be used for pixel output connection only.
Completely disconnect the supply source during abnormal operation and before
making any other connections to the device.
Specification and certification markings are located on the side of the device.
The bottom of the enclosure is a heat sink which can become hot.
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4 - Physical Installation
4.1 - Wall Mount
Assemble the unit onto the wall / ceiling using four screws of a type suitable for the
mounting surface (not supplied). The screws should be a pan head type, 3mm in
thread diameter and at least 15mm long, as shown in Figure 2 below.
Figure 2: Controller Assembled to Wall
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4.2 - DIN Rail Mount
The controller can be mounted to a DIN rail using the optional mounting kit (part
number MNT0102).
1. Align the controller's mounting holes with the outermost mounting holes on
each bracket. Using the four supplied M3, 12mm long screws, assemble the
controller to the mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 3 below.
Figure 3: Controller Assembled to Bracket
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5 - Electrical Connections
5.1 - Supplying Power
Power is applied to the PixLite A4-S Mk3 via the large lever clamp connector. The
levers should be lifted up for wire insertion and then clamped back down, providing a
highly robust and secure connection. Ensure the wire’s insulation is stripped back 11-
12mm, so that the clamp does not rest on the insulation when closing the connector.
Polarity for the connector is clearly marked on the top surface, as shown in Figure 6
below. The type of wire required for supply connection is 4.0mm2, 10AWG, VW-1.
Refer to Section 9.2 for operating specifications for powering this device.
Note: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the power supply used matches the
voltage of the pixel fixture they are using and that it can supply the correct amount of
power/current.
Figure 6: Location of Power Input
5.2 - Smart Electronic Fuses & Power Injection
Each of the 4 pixel outputs are protected by a Smart Electronic Fuse. The functionality
of this fuse type is similar to a physical fuse, where the fuse will trip if the current goes
above a specified value, however with smart electronic fusing, the fuse does not
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