Pixi-Bar User Guide

(Version 1)

Pixi-Bar is a remarkably versatile colour changer based on the technology of Pixi-Led. It provides 10 pixels with individual colour mixing control.

Key Features include:

Long Lamp Life

16 Million Colours

High Colour Purity with excellent white tracking

RDM Draft V1.0

Remote sensor feedback o

Temperature o

Voltage o

Lamp Hours o

Device Hours o

Power Cycles

Over-temperature shutdown

Remote Start Address Programming

Choice of two lenses (Clear & Opal)

Remote firmware upload

Multiple fixing arrangements

Pitch stackable in all directions

Flight Cases available on request

Specification:

Illumination at 1m: 15 Lux (Opal lens)

Illumination at 1m: 23 Lux (Clear lens)

Case Material: Aluminium

Lens Material: Polycarbonate

Beam Angle: 80 Degree

Listing: CE FCC

Control: DMX512-A / RDM V1.0

IP Rating: Interior use.

Power: 500W

Voltage: 85-264VAC

Current: 2A

Length: 1144mm

Height: 95mm

Depth: 128mm

Pixel Pitch: 115mm

Lens Diameter: 58mm

Data Connection In: XLR 5pin Male

Data Connection Out: XLR 5pin Female

Power Connection In: Male IEC

Power Connection Out: Female IEC

Operating Temp: -10 to +40 Celsius

Protection Shutdown: 58 Celcius

Protection Recovery: 51 Celcius

Humidity: 90% non condensing.

Fire Rating: UL/94 EN 60695-2-1/1 1996 (Glow Wire)

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Pixi-Bar Wiring Diagram:

Shown above is the wiring diagram for Pixi-Bar.

Data Input:

The DMX512 input uses a standard XLR5 pin male connector.

Data Loop Through:

A passive Loop Through connection allows onward connection to other DMX512 devices. If this feature is not required the unit must be terminated as specified by DMX512-A. 17 Pixi-Bar’s can be connected to one DMX Universe.

Indicators:

Two dual colour indicators are provided:

1. Data:

Green: Indicates that DMX512 is being transmitted by the output.

Red: Indicates that RDM data received by the output is being returned to the controller.

2. Power:

Red: Indicates good power and normal operation.

Flashing: Indicates that a connected RDM device is jabbering (returning unwanted data continuously).

DMX512 & Output Wiring:

XLR Pin Function Colour

Black

2 Data Blue

Connection

Connection

Mains Input:

Pixi-Bar uses a universal mains input voltage, 85-264VAC, with a standard IEC male socket.

Mains Loop Through:

To allow multiple units to be connected there is a mains loop through connection using standard

Female IEC Connectors. A maximum of five Pixi-Bars can be linked together from one fused mains source.

Earthing:

The following table summarises the internal earth interconnection and isolation:

Please note that we use the term Earth-Ground to avoid international confusion. In Europe Earth-

Ground is called Earth, in the USA Earth-Ground is called Ground.

Circuit Description

Chassis

DMX512 Input

(including Loop

Through)

DMX512 Output

Bonded to Earth-Ground.

Type: Isolated.

Pin 1:

Shell:

Connects to internal isolated circuit. No connection to Earth-

Ground.

The connector shell is connected to chassis.

Type: Grounded.

DMX GND: Connected to Earth-Ground.

Internal Logic

Ground

Connects to Earth-Ground.

Mounting Options:

The Feet

Adjustable feet allow Pixi-Bar to be floor mounted at angles to 45 degrees. Perfect behind the drum riser.

The Fly

Optional flying adapters allow an array of five Pixi-Bar’s to be flown from two points.

(Please see Health & Safety warning on the next page)

The Wall

The rear panel of Pixi-Bar provides a range of attachment points allowing wall mounting whilst retaining ease of maintenance.

Pitch:

Pixi-Bar has been designed so that they can be stacked either vertically or horizontally and keep to the same pitch of 115mm.

Health & Safety for flying equipment

Flying or overhead mounting of equipment shall be undertaken by qualified staff. The staff shall be capable of undertaking a risk assessment.

Each Pixi-Bar provides safety wire points that must be used. Artistic Licence recommends the use of load arrestors in all overhead applications.

Safety should be your prime concern. If in any doubt seek professional advice.

The Pixi Range:

Pixi-Core – The optical module used inside Pixi-Led. It is available in this format for OEMs and set designers

Pixi-Led – A self contained LED colour changing fixture

Pixi-Bulb – A miniature self contained LED colour changer

Pixi-Cloth – A Star-Cloth with a difference. Each RGB pixel can be individually controlled resulting in an impressive display

Pixi-Bar – A self-contained modular assembly containing ten Pixi-LEDs

Pixi-Power L1 – Combines the functions of a power supply and an isolated DMX512-A /

RDM splitter for Pixi-LED & Pixi-Core

Pixi-Power SB1 – A power and data controller for Pixi-Bulb and Pixi-Strip

Pixi-Power SB2 – A power and data controller for Pixi-Cloth

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