User manual Stagepix Brain IP controller
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 16.11.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
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General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control LED strips (item no.: 486339, item no. 486342). Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. NOTICE! Wiring Follow the wiring instructions in this manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Compatible devices The device may only be used with Ignition Stagepix Line 100 IP (item no. 486339) or Ignition Stagepix Line 50 IP (item no. 486339).
Features 3 Features n Power supply and controller for up to 16 LED strips (max. four per output) of the type Ignition Stagepix Line 100 IP (Item no. 486339) or up to 32 LED strips (max. eight per output) of the type Ignition Stagepix Line 50 IP (Item no.
Features Information about protection class IP65 Equipment with protection class IP65 are dust-tight and completely protected against contact (first code number). They are also protected against splash water from any angle (second code digit). That is why this equipment can also be used outdoors. Event technology equipment is generally only designed for temporary use however (event lighting) and not for permanent use outdoors.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. The device has two lateral attachment lugs each with two slots for wall or ceiling mounting (mounting hardware not included).
Installation and starting up Connection examples Master / Slave operation 18 Stagepix Brain IP controller The following figures show the connection configuration of the LED strips in the various oper‐ ating modes.
Installation and starting up Control via ArtNet Stagepix Brain IP controller 19
Installation and starting up Control via DMX 20 Stagepix Brain IP controller
Installation and starting up NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
Installation and starting up Notes on wiring Per output, a maximum of four Ignition Stagepix Line 100 IP (Item no. 486339) or a maximum of eight Ignition Stagepix Line 50 IP (Item no. 486342) may be connected. In addition it is pos‐ sible to mix devices at an output. One Stagepix Line 100 corresponds to two Stagepix Line 50. In single pixel mode (ArtNet 4x480Ch S) the maximum number of devices per output is halved. The maximum permissible cable length of 80 m per output must not be exceeded.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel Stagepix Brain IP controller 23
Connections and controls 1 Retaining bracket 2 Display 3 [MENU] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu 4 [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value 5 [UP] Increases the displayed value by one 6 [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one 7 [SIGNAL] Indicator LED.
Connections and controls Rear panel Stagepix Brain IP controller 25
Connections and controls 8 [POWER IN] Lockable input socket (Power Twist TR1 IP65) for power supply 9 Safety cable eyelet.
Operating 6 Operating Connect the device to the power grid. The device is immediately operational. Operating mode Auto Automatic operation can only be activated when the unit is operating alone or as master in a master / slave combination. This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via DMX or ArtNet. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Auto Mode’ option. Confirm with [ENTER], to open the ‘Auto Mode’ menu.
Operating DMX address Parameter Function Speed Programme speed, value range ‘1’ … ‘9’ (slow … fast). Program Programme selection, value range ‘01’ … ‘30’ . This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘DMX Address’ option. Con‐ firm with [ENTER], to open the ‘DMX Address’ menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the desired DMX address in a range from ‘001’ … ‘512’ and press [ENTER] to confirm the new setting.
Operating Channel assignment This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX or ArtNet. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Channel Mode’ option. Con‐ firm with [ENTER] to open the ‘ Channel Mode ’ menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired channel ‘10CH’ or ‘55CH’ for DMX or channel ‘4x480CH’ for ArtNet and press [ENTER] to confirm the new setting. There are two modes for controlling via ArtNet.
Operating Length and number of the LED strips In this menu you determine the length and thus the number of possible LED strips per output. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Length’ option. Confirm with [ENTER], to open the ‘Length’ menu. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to set the length in a range from ‘1M’ … ‘4M’ . In DMX mode (10 or 55 channels) and in stand alone mode, two Stagepix Line 50 correspond to the length of ‘1M’ to be set.
Operating Network settings In this menu you determine the network settings. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Network Settings’ option. Confirm with [ENTER], to open the ‘Network Settings’ menu. Use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired option and confirm with [ENTER]. Adjust the displayed value with [UP] and [DOWN] and press [ENTER] to confirm each new setting.
Operating Operating mode Slave This setting is only relevant if the device is controlled via DMX and working as slave in a master / slave configuration. Press [MENU] and use the buttons [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘Slave Mode’ option. Confirm with [ENTER] and use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘YES’ option. Then the device operates in Slave mode. With [MENU] you return to the previous menu level.
Operating 6.
Operating 6.2 Functions in 10-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0 % … 100 %) 2 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 3 0 … 255 Intensity red LED (0 % … 100 %) 4 0 … 255 Intensity green LED (0 % … 100 %) 5 0 … 255 Intensity blue LED (0 % … 100 %) 6 0 … 255 Automatic programme 1 (multi colour effect. The last effect will be played automatically.) 7 0 … 255 Automatic programme 2 (colour effect. The colour can be selected with CH9.
Operating 6.3 Functions in 55-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 … 255 Dimmer function (0 % … 100 %) 2 0 … 255 Strobe effect (slow … fast) 3 0 … 255 Automatic programme 1 (multi colour effect. The last effect will be played automatically.) 4 0 … 255 Automatic programme 2 (colour effect. The colour can be selected with CH9. The last effect will be played automatically.
Operating Channel Value Function 0 … 255 Intensity blue, fourth spotlight at the fourth output … 55 6.4 Network connection ArtNet 36 When controlling via ArtNet, pay attention to the correct network configuration on your PC and the controller.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Control protocols DMX (10/55 channels) ArtNet (4x480 channels) RDM Number of DMX channels 10 or 55 Input connections DMX control XLR panel plug (IP65), 3-pin ArtNet control RJ45 (IP65) Voltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist TR1 IP65 DMX control XLR panel socket (IP65), 3-pin ArtNet control RJ45 (IP65) Control of further pixel strips RJ45 (IP65) Power supply for further controllers Lockable output socket Power Twist TR1 IP65
Technical specifications Dimmer 0 … 100 % Strobe effect 0 … 25 Hz Cable length max. 80 m (CAT6 cable) Power consumption max. 500 W Operating supply voltage 100 – 240 V Protection class IP65 Dimensions (W × H × D), w/o bracket 281 mm × 89 mm × 280 mm Weight 4.
Plug and connection assignments 8 Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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