eurolite 70064886 DXT Pixel Art Net Node User Manual

eurolite 70064886 DXT Pixel Art Net Node

Specifications

• Product Name: DPiXxTel ANrotd-NeeItV
• Model No.: 70064886
• Power Supply: 5-12V DC (Screw terminal)
• Total Power Consumption: 1W
• IP Address: 192.168.1.20
• Dimensions: 78 x 50 x 42mm
• Weight: 220g
• Screw Terminal Pinout: GND – DATA Out – CLOCK Out – VIN (5-12V DC)

Product information
The DXT Pixel Art-Net Node IV supports WS2811, WS2812, SK6812, and APA102 LED types. It comes with an Ethernet connection using a 10Base-T Ethercon connector (RJ45).

Introduction

Art-Net Interface
Welcome to Eurolite! Your new DXT Pixel Art-Net Node IV is part of Eurolite’s DXT series, which consists of high-performance and reliable DMX tools made in Germany. The DXT Pixel Art-Net Node IV can output up to 50,000 LED channels. Up to 4 Art-Net universes can be used for this purpose. Furthermore, up to 9999 LED pixels can be combined into a pixel group. This way even long LED strips can be controlled, if not every LED should get its value. The power supply (5 – 12V DC) is done via the LED screw terminal. No separate power supply is required. The node provides a Neutrik XLR and etherCON connector. The device can be configured via Art-Net or with a website.

Product Features

• etherCON network connection
• Output of up to 50,000 LED channels
• Refresh rate up to 40 Hz
• Maximum of 2048 individual channels
• were supplied via LED connector (5-12V DC)
• Configuration with website or Art-Net
• Supports pixel groups (1 – 9999)
• 1 – 6 colors per pixel
• Supports all Eurolite LED pixel strips, WS2801, WS2811, WS2812, SK6812, APA102,…

Package contents

Remove the product and all the accessories from the packaging. Remove the packaging material and check that all components are complete and undamaged. If you find anything missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

• DXT Pixel Art-Net Node IV
• 4-pin terminal block
• these instructions

Accessory
Mounting brackets (No. 70064875)

Device overview

Ethernet connection
10Base-T Ethercon connection (RJ45) 1 2

Ethernet indicator

• Off: no connection
• Lights up green : Ethernet connection established
• Flashing orange: Transmission activity

Status indicator

• Lights up green: device ready for use
• Flashing green: data output
• Lights up red : error

Connection terminals for the LEDs
Terminals for the digital LEDs and power supply.

Assignment from left to right:

• GND: negative pole or GND
• DATA: DI – / LED data pin
• CLOCK: CLK- / LED clock pin
• 5-12V IN : VCC -/ power (5-12V DC)

Rest button

• Press for 5 seconds to reset to factory settings:
• Static IP: 192.168.1.20,
• Subnet: 255.255.255.0
• Art-Net net: 0, subnet : 0
• 4 universes enabled: 1, 2, 3, 4 3 colors per pixel
• Pixel group: 1

Getting started

Installation
Setup the device on a plane surface or fasten it with the optional mounting brackets.

Power supply
The device is supplied with power via the LEDs. The permissible voltage range is 5-12V DC, and the power consumption is 1W max.

LED connection
Use a cable with 26-16 AWG / 0.129-1.31 mm² and tighten the screws hand-tight. The cable length to the first LED should not exceed 10 m. Connect the LEDs as follows:

• GND: negative pole or GND
• DATA: DI – / LED data pin
• CLOCK: CLK- / LED clock pin
• 5-12V IN: VCC -/ power (5-12V DC)

Network connection
Connect the device to the LAN port of the computer or to an Ethernet switch (min. 802.3af). Use a Cat-5e cable as a minimum for this.

Computer settings
Configure the network interface of your computer to the static IP 192.168.1.30, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and gateway 192.168.1.1

Call up the configuration website of the Pixel Node IV

• In a browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), call up the address http://192.168.1.20.
• First select the number of colors of the LEDs under “Colours per Pixel”.
• Use the “Pixel Test” option to test the control function of the LEDs.
• If you want to use several DXT Pixel Nodes in your network, you have to change the IP address accordingly.
• As a default setting the Pixel Node expects four Art-Net/sACN universes before the data is output to the LEDs. If you want to use less, you have to remove check marks.
• Finally, save your settings with the “save” command.

Applications

Configuration

Website
The configuration website can be accessed with the device’s IP. The standard IP is 192.168.1.20. If several devices are to be are to be used simultaneously, the IP addresses must be changed. Both devices (node and PC) must be in the same network.

Network
Mode:

• Static IP: The IP / subnet mask set above is used.

• Dynamic IP: If there is an active DHCP server in the network, the Pixel Node IV is assigned an IP address by the server.
  Caution: This IP may change after a reboot!

• IP Address: editable IP address of the Pixel Node IV

• Subnet Mask: editable Subnet mask of the Pixel Node IV

• MAC: Unique MAC address of the Pixel Node IV

Data Input

• Art-Net Long Name: for identification in the network
• Art-Net Short Name: for identification in the network
• Art-Net Net: 0-127
• Art-Net Subnet: 0-15
• Universe 1-4:
• Use: Number of universes used for LED output
• ArtNet: 0-15
• sACN: results from the ArtNet Universe + 1 both ArtNet and sACN are highlighted in green when data is received

Pixel output

• Colors per pixel: How many colors does each LED pixel have (1-6)?
• Pixelgroup: How many pixels should be controlled identically?
• Pixel Test: Even without data input (ArtNet or sACN) the connected LEDs can be tested here. Changes are accepted instantly, but cannot be saved permanently.
  • Colors: The first pixels show the basic colors. Example: LED strip with 3 colors per LED:
  • Alternating: The first 3 odd pixels show all colors, the first 3 even pixels are off. Example: LED strip with 3 colors per LED:
• Used channel per universe: Calculated from “Channel per LED”. An example patch can be found below.
• Calculated number of pixels: Maximum number of LEDs that can be controlled
• Cap LED output to: How many LEDs are being output?
• Max. refresh rate: Calculated from the number of outputs.

Website

Design: Light or dark design of the configuration page.

System

• Device Load: shows the current device utilization. At a value above 90%, the specified refresh rate of the LEDs may no longer be maintained!
• Firmware: shows the firmware version of the device.
• Shop: Link to the Pixel Node IV website. Here you can find the latest information about the product.
• Save: All settings made on this page are hereby permanently stored on the device.

Caution
The Art-Net Net, Subnet, and Universe have a range of 0 – 15. Please note: Some programs use the range 1-16! This is mapped 1 → 0 in the node, 2 → 1, and so on.

The unique assignment of the ports is done according to the following scheme:
(“ArtNet Net” 256) + (“ArtNet Subnet” 16) + “ArtNet Universe”; e.g. Net: 3, Subnet: 4, Universe: 5 (3256) + (416) + 5 = 837
To simplify patching the LEDs, the universes are only used up to channel 510 for the color numbers 3, 5, and 6. This is necessary because some applications do not allow e.g. to split a 3-channel fixture into 2 universes. The values of the skipped channels do not influence the LEDs.

Example patch 1:
For a 3-channel RGB LED strip with 600 pixels and a pixel group of 1:

• 512 channels per universe / 3 channels per pixel > 170 pixels per universe.
• For 600 pixels/170 pixels per universe > 4 universes are needed
• Universe 1 : CH 1 – CH 510 assigned
• Universe 2: CH 1 – CH 510 assigned
• Universe 3: CH 1 – CH 510 assigned
• Universe 4: CH 1 – CH 270 assigned

Example patch 2:
For a CCT LED strip (2 channels) with 600 pixels and a pixel group of 1:

• 512 channels per universe / 2 channels per pixel > 256 pixels per universe.
• For 600 pixels/256 pixels per universe > 3 universes are needed
  • Universe 1 : CH 1 – CH 512 assigned
  • Universe 2: CH 1 – CH 512 assigned
  • Universe 3: CH 1 – CH 176 assigned
  • Universe 4: Not used

Example patch 3:
For a 3-channel RGB LED strip with 300 pixels and a pixel group of 2:

• 512 channels per universe / 3 channels per pixel > 170 pixels per universe.
• For 300 pixels/2 pixels per group > 1 universe is needed
  • Universe 1: CH 1 – CH 450 assigned
  • Universe 2: Not used
  • Universe 3: Not used
  • Universe 4: Not used

Art-Net
With “DMX Workshop“ you can configure:

• Art-Net longe name
• Art-Net short name
• Art-Net Net
• Art-Net Subnet
• Art-Net Universe
• IP Address

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Power supply: 5 -12 V DC (screw terminal)
• Power consumption: 1 W
• Network connection: Ethernet TCP/IP via RJ-45 etherCON, 10/100 Mbit/s
• IP address: 1 92.168.1.20
• Weight: 220 g

Screw terminal pinout

• GND
• DATA Out
• CLOCK Out
• VIN (5-12V DC)

Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.

Safety

Safety warnings

• Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the product. They contain important information for the correct use of your product. Please keep them for future reference.
• Only use the product according to the instructions given herein. Damages due to failure to follow these operating instructions will void the warranty! We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage.
• We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and void.
• Unauthorized rebuilds or modifications of the product are not permitted for reasons of safety and render the warranty invalid.
• IMPORTANT: This product is not an outdoor product!Only for indoor use! Do not use this device near water. The recommended temperature range is -5 to +45 °C.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly.
• This unit corresponds to all required directives of the EU and is therefore marked with .

Support
For product updates, documentation, and support please visit www.eurolite.de. You can find the latest version of this user guide in the product’s download section.

Copyright
© 2023 Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the copyright owner.

Disclaimer
The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design, and manufacturing. Eurolite shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document.

Trademarks
All product names and trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. They are not connected to Eurolite in any way.
Art-Net™ is a trademark by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
DMX Workshop by https://artisticlicence.com

www.eurolite.de
Eurolite is a brand of Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH · Andreas-Bauer-Str. 5 · 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany D136216 Version 1.0 Publ. 2023

FAQ

How do I configure the network interface of my computer for the Pixel Node IV?

To configure your computer's network interface for the Pixel Node IV, set a static IP of 192.168.1.30, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, and Gateway 192.168.1.1.

What LED types are supported by the DXT Pixel Art-Net Node IV?

The DXT Pixel Art-Net Node IV supports WS2811, WS2812, SK6812, APA102 LED types.

What is the default IP address of the Pixel Node IV?

The default IP address of the Pixel Node IV is 192.168.1.20.

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