Overview
This pixel protocol is adopted by many pixel manufacturers, and uses the standard DMX512 protocol as a single serial line to drive pixel chips.
Note: This protocol refers to a non-differential, single wire, DMX512 pixel chip. There are DMX512 protocols that use two data lines for differential transmission, which are also supported - see the protocol DMX512-D for more information.
DMX Addressing
Unlike standard pixel protocols which are effectively self-addressing, DMX512 pixel protocols often require each pixel to be given an address, similar to a traditional DMX fixture. This is usually pre-set at the factory in the pixels themselves, by using an addressing tool, external to PixLite.
Specifications
PixLite Mk1 | |
PixLite Mk2 | |
PixLite Mk3 | |
Clock Type | Serial DMX (Single Wire) |
Current Control | |
RGB | |
RBGW | |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 - 2500kbps supported |
Redundant Data Line |
DMX512 Chips
There are many pixel chips that use a single-wire DMX512 protocol as the data source. Known examples of these are listed below, including each chip's supported speed. This is useful to know when configuring your PixLite Mk3 controller, which supports a wide speed range of 100 - 2500 kbps.
Pixel Protocol | RGB / RGBW | Data Transmission Rate |
|---|---|---|
CS512 | RGB | 250 - 500 kbps |
DMX512P | RGB | 250 - 750 kbps |
SM16511 | RGBW | 250 - 750 kbps |
TM512AB | RGBW | 200 - 1000 kbps |
TM512AB3 | RGB | 200 - 1000 kbps |
TM512AB4 | RGBW | 200 - 1000 kbps |
UCS512B3 | RGB | 250 - 750 kbps |
UCS512CBL | RGBW | 200 - 750 kbps |
WS2821 | RGB | 250 - 750 kbps |
WS2822 | RGB | 250 - 750 kbps |
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All PixLite Mk2, and Mk3 products support DMX512 as an available Pixel IC type, so get in touch with us to find out how the lighting specialists at Advatek can support you in your pixel lighting project.
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