5.2.5. DMX Addressing
In a setup with multiple devices, make sure that you set the DMX starting address of each device
correctly. The Pixel Controller has many different personalities, depending on what device is connected
to it: Pixelstrip, Pixeltube or PixelDot. For example, if you want to connect multiple Pixel Controllers on one
data link and use them in 7-channel mode, follow the steps below:
Set the starting address of the 1
st
device on the data link to 1 (001).
Set the starting address of the 2
nd
device on the data link to 8 (008), as 1 + 7 = 8.
Set the starting address of the 3
rd
device on the data link to 15 (015) as 8 + 7 = 15.
Continue assigning the starting addresses of the remaining devices by adding each time 7 to the
previous number.
Make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Pixel Controller
correctly. If two or more devices are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
5.3. Ethernet Connection
Attention
Connect all data cables before supplying power.
Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables.
5.3.1. Art-Net and Kling-Net Protocols
Art-Net is a protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer large amount of DMX-512 data over an Ethernet network.
Art-Net 4 can support up to 32768 universes. Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence
Holdings Ltd.
Kling-Net is a protocol that allows the creation of a network of LED devices, which are automatically
configured. Kling-Net is independent of DMX-512 or Art-Net protocols. It uses a standard Ethernet
network.
5.3.2. Network Cables
Standard twisted-pair Ethernet cables (CAT-5/CAT-5E/CAT-6) can be used to connect the device to a
computer or to a lighting controller that supports Art-Net or Kling-Net.
If you make your own network cables, make sure that you connect the pins and wires correctly as shown
in Fig. 10. Use RJ45 (8P8C) connectors and patch the cables according to the T568B color standard.
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