4.6. Power Linking of Multiple Devices
This device supports power linking. Power can be relayed to another device via the power OUT
connector. Note that the input and the output connectors have different designs: one type cannot be
connected to the other.
Power linking of multiple devices must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons.
WARNING
Incorrect power linking may lead to overload of the electrical circuit and result in serious
injuries and damage of property.
To prevent overload of the electrical circuit, when power linking multiple devices:
● Use cables with sufficient current-carrying capacity. The power cable supplied with the device is not
suitable for power linking of multiple device.
● Make sure that the total current draw of the device and all connected devices does not exceed the
rated capacity of the power cables and the circuit breaker.
● Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number.
Maximum recommended number of devices:
● at 100–120 V: 5 devices
● at 200–240 V: 10 devices
5. Setup
5.1. Warnings and Precautions
Attention
Connect all data cables before supplying power.
Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables.
5.2. DMX Connection
5.2.1. DMX-512 Protocol
You need a DMX serial data link to run light shows of one or more devices using a DMX-512 controller or
to run synchronized shows of two or more devices set in a master/slave operating mode.
The Pixel Controller has 3-pin and 5-pin DMX signal IN and OUT connectors.
The pin assignment is as follows:
● 3-pin: pin 1 (ground), pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
● 5-pin: pin 1 (ground), pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+), pin 4 (N/C), pin 5 (N/C)
Devices on a serial data link must be daisy-chained in a single line. The number of devices that you can
control on one data link is limited by the combined number of the DMX channels of the connected
devices and the 512 channels available in one DMX universe.
To comply with the TIA-485 standard, no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link.
In order to connect more than 32 devices on one data link, you must use a DMX optically isolated
splitter/booster, otherwise this may result in deterioration of the DMX signal.
Note:
● Maximum recommended DMX data link distance: 300 m
● Maximum recommended number of devices on a DMX data link: 32 devices
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