Ethernet-SPI/DMX Pixel light controller
User Manual
（Please read through this manual carefully before use）
Update Time:2019.11.1
Brief Introduction
This Ethernet-SPI/DMX pixel light controller is dedicated to converting the Ethernet signal into SPI pixel signal, which is designed for large projects with high-density pixel light, such as matrix panel lights, and construction contours lamp, etc. Besides converting Ethernet-based control protocols into various LED driving IC signal, it also outputs DMX512 signal at the same time, convenient for the connection of different types of led lamp, and to achieve the unified control of all kinds of led lamp in the same project.
Specifications
| Model | 204 | 216 |
| Working Voltage | DC5-DC24V | DC5-DC24V |
| Output Current | 7A X 4CH (Built-in 7. 5A fuse ) | 3A X 16CH (Built-in 5A fuse ) |
| Input Ethernet control protocol | ArtNet | ArtNet |
| Output Control IC | 2811/8904/6812/2904/1814/1914/5603/9812/APA102/2812/9813/3001/8806/6803/2801 | |
| Control Pixels | RGB : 680 Pixelsx4CH RGBW : 512 Pixelsx4CH |
RGB : 340 Pixelsx16CH RGBW : 256 Pixelsx16CH |
| Output DMX512 | One port(1X512 Channels) | Two port(2X512 Channels) |
| Working Temp | -20-55°C | -20-55°C |
| Product Dimension | L166xW111.5xH31(mm) | L260xW146.5xH40.5(mm) |
| Weigh(G.W) | 510g | 1100g |
Basic Features
- With LCD display and built-in WEB SERVER setting interface, easy operation.
- Support Ethernet DMX protocol ArtNet can be expanded to other protocols.
- Multi SPI (TTL) signal output.
- Output DMX512 signal at the same time, convenient for the connection of different types of led lamps.
- Support various LED driving IC, and flexible control.
- Support online firmware upgrade.
- Adopt DIP plug-in design for the easily-worn parts, Users can repair the damage caused by wrong wiring or short circuit.
- Built-in test mode, using a network interface with indicator light, work status is clear when at a glance.
Safety warnings
- Please don’t install this controller in lightning, intense magnetic, and high-voltage fields.
- To reduce the risk of component damage and fire caused by a short circuit, make sure the correct connection.
- Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation to ensure a fitting temperature.
- Check if the voltage and power adapter suit the controller.
- Don’t connect cables with power on, make sure a correct connection and no short circuit is checked with the instrument before power on.
- Please don’t open the controller cover and operate if problems occur. The manual is only suitable for this model; any update is subject to change without prior notice.
Dimensions
Operating Instructions
204 216 Instruction of interface and ports:
Wiring instructions of SPI output port：
Notice: The controller should connect with two power supplies . The 2st power supply support SPI 1-8, the 1nd power supply support SPI 9-16, (The two power input can share the same unit power supply when the power is sufficient).
To output LPD6803/LPD8806/P9813/WS2801 controlling signal , it required at least three lines :
| DATA | 6803/8806/9813/2801 DATA |
| CLK | 6803/8806/9813/2801 CLK |
| GND | GND， connect with the chip GND |
To output WS2811/ TLS3001/TM1814/SK6812 controlling signal, it required at least two lines：
| DATA | WS2811/ TLS3001 DATA |
| GND | GND， connect with the chip GND |
Connect the Lamps positive supply to the + of the SPI output ports.
1. Key Description
| Button | Short Press Function | Long Press Function |
| MODE | Switch setting parameter type | Enter test exit mode |
| SETUP | Enter and switch setup | |
| + | Increase the current set value | Increase current set value rapidly |
| – | Decrease the current set value | Decrease current set value rapidly |
| Enter | Confirm and enter into the next set value |
2. Operating and setting instructions
Ethernet-SPI/DMX pixel light controller with two working models.
Respectively： normal working mode and test mode.
(1) Normal working mode
Normal mode is based on Ethernet transferring Artnet protocol into a control signal which can be received by various pixel lamps; Connecting the lamps, plugging the network cable, after checking, power on. The controller will enter into the network detection.
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After detecting without problems, the controller will enter into normal working mode and show the IP address, IP address has the static and dynamic allocation. STAT for static allocation, DHCP for dynamic allocation, the controller default IP address is static.
IP ADDRESS – STAT
192.168.0.50
This controller also comes with key lock function, no operation after 30 seconds, the system enters the lock state, then LCD shows.
PRESS AND HOLD M
BUTTON TO UNLOCK
Long press “MODE” to unlock, unlocked before the next operation.
(2) Parameter Setting
In normal working mode, press “MODE” to switch parameter setting type, “SETUP” to enter the setup, then press “ENTER” to get back to the previous level.
| NO. | Setting | LCD display | Value |
| 1 | System setup | 1SYSTEM SETUP | |
| IP static and dynamic selection | STATIC IP 192.168.0.50 |
Dynamic efault YES: IP NO: Static IP(D) | |
| IP Address | DHCP-YES PRESS OK TO SAVE |
Static IP address (Default)：192.168.0.50 | |
| Subnet Mask | STATIC IP 192.168.0.50 |
(Default)：255.255.255.0 | |
| IC type | SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0 |
“2811(Default)”“8904”“6812”“2904”“1814”“1914” “5603”“9812”“APA102”“2812”“9813”“3001” “8806”“6803”“2801” |
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| RGB Sequence | PIXEL PROTOCOL 2811 |
“RGB(Default)” “RBG” “GRB” “GBR” “BRG” ”BGR” “RGBW” “RGWB” “RBGW” “RBWG” “RWGB” “RWBG” “GRBW” “GRWB” “GBRW” “GBWR” “GWRB” “GWBR” “BRGW” “BRWG” “BGRW” “BGWR” “BWRG” “BWGR” “WRGB” “WRBG” “WGRB” “WGBR” “WBRG” “WBGR” |
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| Signal configuration | LED RGB SEQ RGB |
Only support ArtNet at present | |
| LCD background dormancy time selection | SIGNAL CONFIG ArtNet |
“ALWAYS ON” “1 MINUTE” “5 MINUTES” “10 MINUTES” |
|
| 2 | Channel 1 setup | LCD Back Light ALWAYS ON |
204:OUT1-4 SETUP 216:OUT1-16 SETUP |
| Universe setup | 2OUT1 SETUP. | Universe settings range：1-256 |
| DMX Channel | OUT1 START CHANNEL:512 | DMX channel range：1-512 The default value：1 |
|
| Pixel | OUT1 NUM PIXELS: 680 | 204：Pixel range：0-680 The default value：680 216：Pixel range：0-340 The default value：340 |
|
| Null pixels | OUT1 NULL PIXELS: 680 | 204：Null pixel range：0-680 The default value：0
216：Null pixel range：0-340 The default value：0 |
|
| Zig zag pixels | OUT1 ZIG ZAG: 680 | 204：Zig zag pixel range：0-680 The default value：0 216：Zig zag pixel range：0-340 The default value：0 |
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| Reverse Control | OUT1 REVERSED:YES | YES: Reverse control NO (Default): Not reverse control | |
| 3 | Channel 2 setup | 3.OUT2 SETUP | Same to channel 1 |
| 4 | Channel 3 setup | 4.OUT3 SETUP | Same to channel 1 |
| 5 | Channel 4 setup | 5.OUT4 SETUP | Same to channel 1 |
| 6 | DMX512 channel setup | 6.DMX512 OUTPUT | 204: One DMX512 channel 216: Two DMX512 channels |
| DMX512 output selection | DMX512 OUTPUT YES | YES(Default): Output NO: Not output | |
| DMX512 universe setup | DMX512 UNIVERSE:255 |
DMX512 Domain settings range：1-256 | |
| 7 | Load default | 7.LOAD DEFAULT | |
| Confirm to load default | LOAD DEFAULT YOU SURE? | ||
| 8 | About | 8.ABOUT | |
| Model | Ethernet-SPI4 ID:04000012 |
Control ICs type:
| IC Type | Compatible ICs | Type |
| 2811 | TM1803、TM1804、TM1809、TM1812、UCS1903、UCS1909、UCS1912 UCS2903、UCS2909、UCS2912、WS2811、WS2812B、SM16703P 、GS8206 etc |
RGB |
| 2812 | TM1803、TM1804、TM1809、TM1812、UCS1903、UCS1909、UCS1912 UCS2903、UCS2909、UCS2912、WS2811、WS2812B、SM16703P 、GS8206 etc |
|
| 2801 | WS2801、WS2803 etc | |
| 6803 | LPD6803、LPD1101、D705、UCS6909、UCS6912 etc | |
| 3001 | TLS3001、TLS3002 etc | |
| 8806 | LPD8803 LPD8806 LPD8809 LPD8812 etc | |
| 9813 | P9813 etc | |
| APA102 | APA102 SK9822 etc | |
| 1914 | TM1914 etc | |
| 9812 | UCS9812 etc | |
| 5603 | UCS5603 etc | |
| 8904 | UCS8904 etc | RGBW |
| 1814 | TM1814 etc | |
| 2904 | SK6812RGBW、UCS2904B、P9412 etc | |
| 6812 | SK6812RGBW、UCS2904B、P9412 etc |
(3) Test mode
Long press “MODE” to enter the test mode, press it again to exit, after entering the test mode, press “+” “-” to switch the mode and “SETUP” to set the parameter of the current mode. After entering into test mode, the LCD will show operation tips, as below:
| PRESS AND HOLD M FOR NORMAL MODE |
PRESS “+”OR“-” TO CHOOSE MODE |
| NO. | Built-in sequences | NO. | Built-in sequences |
| 1 | Solid color: Black(Off) | 13 | Blue chase with trail |
| 2 | Solid color: Red | 14 | Rainbow chase – 7 Colors |
| 3 | Solid color: Green | 15 | Green chasing Red, chasing Black |
| 4 | Solid color: Blue | 16 | Red chasing Green, chasing Black |
| 5 | Solid color: Yellow | 17 | Red chasing White, chasing Blue |
| 6 | Solid color: Purple | 18 | Orange chasing Purple, chasing Black |
| 7 | Solid color: CYAN | 19 | Purple chasing Orange, chasing Black |
| 8 | Solid color: White | 20 | Random twinkle: White over red background |
| 9 | RGB CHANG | 21 | Random twinkle: White over blue background |
| 10 | full COLOR CHANGE | 22 | Random twinkle: White over green background |
| 11 | Red chase with trail | 23 | Random twinkle: White over purple, background |
| 12 | Green chase with trail | 24 | Random twinkle: White over orange background |
3. WEB setting, Firmware upgrading online.
In addition, to set parameters by buttons, you can also set it through the Web browser of a computer. The parameter settings between the two are the same.
WEB operation instructions:
Open the web browser of the computer, which is in the same LAN as the controller, input the IP address (such as the default IP: 192.168.0.50), and press “Enter” to browse the controller’s built-in website, as shown below:
Enter the default password：12345， Click 
to enter the parameter setting page.
The users can set the parameter and upgrade the firmware on the website.
Upgrade the firmware online:
To find the column “Firmware Update”on the website (as below)
Then click，to enter the firmware update 
page(as below), click, 
then choose the BIN file you need to upgrade, then click 
enter into the firmware updating page, After upgrade, the website will automatically back to the login screen. Choose file Update
Conjunction Diagram
After-Sales
From the day you purchase our products within 3 years, if being used properly in accordance with the instruction, and quality problems occur, we provide free repair or replacement services except in the following cases:
- Any defects caused by wrong operations.
- Any damages caused by an inappropriate power supply or abnormal voltage.
- Any damages caused by unauthorized removal, maintenance, modifying circuit, incorrect connections, and replacing chips.
- Any damages due to transportation, breaking, or flooded water after the purchase.
- Any damages caused by earthquake, fire, flood, lightning strike, etc force majeure of natural disasters.
- Any damages caused by negligence, inappropriate storing at high temperature and humidity environment or near harmful chemical.
Documents / Resources
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iPixel LED SPI-DMX Ethernet Pixel Light Controller [pdf] User Manual SPI-DMX, Ethernet Pixel Light Controller, Pixel Light Controller, Light Controller, SPI-DMX, Contr |
