PixxRangeExtender 5V

Safety Information

For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully before installation.

⚠️ Soldering work may only be carried out by a certified specialist in order to prevent damage to the product and injury to people. If acidic or leaded solder, soldering grease or acidic flux etc. has been used for soldering and/or if the board has been improperly soldered, all warranty claims will be voided and no repair will be carried out.

Description

The PixxRangeExtender 5V is an optimal tool to bridge longer distances by using digital LED-Stripes. It is designed to connect in front of the signal input of the digital LED-Stripe. The PixxRangeExtender 5V can be used with digital LED-Stripes that have separated DATA- and CLOCK-Signals, as well as with digital LED-Stripes that use only a single DATA-Signal line.

Data Sheet

Property	Value
Power supply	5V from digital LED-Stripe
Connection	3 pin soldering surface (Signal-Site) 4 pin soldering surface (Digital LED-Site)
Dimensions	23mm x 12mm

Delivery

1x PixxRangeExtender 5V
1x User manual (german and english)

Connection

Connection between Controller and digital LED-Stripe (CLOCK + DATA)

This setup involves connecting a controller to a digital LED-Stripe using the PixxRangeExtender 5V. The controller provides power, data, and clock signals. The PixxRangeExtender 5V receives these signals and passes them to the LED-Stripe. The PixxRangeExtender 5V has connection points for 5V, DO (Data Out), CO (Clock Out), and GND. The digital LED-Stripe receives power (5V) and the data/clock signals.

Connection between two digital LED-Stripes (CLOCK + DATA)

In this configuration, one digital LED-Stripe is connected to another digital LED-Stripe via the PixxRangeExtender 5V. The first LED-Stripe acts as a signal source, and the PixxRangeExtender 5V relays the CLOCK and DATA signals to the second LED-Stripe. Both stripes are powered by a 5V supply. The PixxRangeExtender 5V has connection points for 5V, DO, CO, and GND.

⚠️ Only digital LED strips with 5V operation voltage of the same type may be used. Mixing different types is not allowed.

Connection between Controller and digital LED-Stripe (DATA)

This setup connects a controller to a digital LED-Stripe using only the DATA signal, with the PixxRangeExtender 5V facilitating the connection. The controller provides power and data. The PixxRangeExtender 5V receives the data signal and passes it to the LED-Stripe. The PixxRangeExtender 5V has connection points for 5V, DI (Data In), CO (Clock Out - though not used for data-only), and GND. The LED-Stripe is powered by 5V and receives the data signal. A maximum distance of 5 cm is indicated between the PixxRangeExtender 5V and the LED-Stripe.

Connection between two digital LED-Stripes (DATA)

This configuration connects one digital LED-Stripe to another using only the DATA signal via the PixxRangeExtender 5V. The first LED-Stripe acts as the data source, and the PixxRangeExtender 5V relays the DATA signal to the second LED-Stripe. Both stripes are powered by a 5V supply. The PixxRangeExtender 5V has connection points for 5V, DI, CO, and GND. A maximum distance of 5 cm is indicated between the PixxRangeExtender 5V and the LED-Stripe.

⚠️ Only digital LED strips with 5V operation voltage of the same type may be used. Mixing different types is not allowed.

Compatible Digital LED-Stripes

The PixxRangeExtender 5V is compatible with digital LED strips that use either a single signal line or separate signal and data lines. Examples of compatible LED types include:

APA-102
APA-104
SK6812
SK9822
WS2811
WS2812(B)
TM1804
TM1812
TM1829
TLS3001
TLS3008
UCS1903
UCS1904
UCS1912
UCS2903
UCS2904
UCS2912

CE-Conformity

This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and operates at high frequencies. To maintain the module's properties regarding CE conformity, installation into a closed metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU is necessary.

Disposal

♻️ Electronical and electronic products must not be disposed of in domestic waste. Dispose of the product at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Information on this can be obtained from your local waste disposal company.

Warnings

? This device is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. Parents are liable for consequential damages caused by nonobservance for their children.

Risk Notes

You have purchased a technical product. Based on the best available technology, the following risks should not be excluded:

Failure risk:

The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without warning. To reduce the probability of failure, a redundant system structure is necessary.

Initiation risk:

For the installation of the board, it must be connected and adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork. This work can only be done by qualified personnel who have read and understood the full device paperwork.

Operating risk:

Changes or operation under special conditions of the installed systems/components, as well as hidden defects, could cause breakdowns during operation.

Misusage risk:

Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not allowed.

⚠️ It is not allowed to use the device in an operation where the safety of persons depend on this device.