Traxon E:cue SYMPL Bedienungsanleitung

AM390290035, AM394020035

SYMPL pixel Node

& Pixel Range Extender

Information for Use

Edition:

06.07.23 [EN_SYMPL_pixel_Node_Setup_v2p0]

Published by:

Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH

Karl-Schurz-Strasse 38

33100 Paderborn, Germany

Read the Information for Use and the Safety Instructions

carefully. Subject to modication without prior notice.

Typographical and other errors do not justify any claim for

damages. Modication of the product is prohibited.

This manual is designed for electricians, system administrators,

and product users.

All product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are

trademarks of their respective owners.

Except for internal use, relinquishment of the instructions to a

third party, duplication in any type or form - also extracts - as

well as exploitation and / or communication of the contents is not

permitted.

Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH

Sales Operations

Karl-Schurz-Str. 38

33100 Paderborn, Germany

+49 5251 54648-0

[email protected]

Downloads and more information at:

www.ecue.com

Table of Contents

1 Safety instructions 03

1.1 Symbols 03

1.2 General safety instructions 03

2 General device description 03

2.1 Delivery content 04

2.2 Optional accessories 04

2.3 Product specications 04

2.4 Connectors and interfaces 05

2.5 User interface: LEDs 05

2.6 Identify button: Identication & Reset & Testing 06

3 General remarks 06

3.1 Transport 06

3.2 Unpacking 06

3.3 Warranty regulations 07

3.4 Maintenance and Repair 07

3.5 Disposal 07

3.6 Support 07

4 Installation 08

4.1 Installation conditions 08

4.2 Mounting process 08

4.3 Ethernet connection 08

4.4 Pixel connection, e.g. SPI, DMX 09

4.5 Power supply 09

5 Wiring diagram 11

6 Pixel Range Extender 13

6.1 Wiring diagram with Pixel Range Extender 15

7 Networkconguration 18

7.1 Default network properties 18

7.2 Network conguration with SYMPHOLIGHT 18

7.3 Network conguration with the web interface 18

8 Outputconguration 20

8.1 LED protocol conguration via web interface 20

9 Test mode 21

10 Firmware Update 22

11 Dismounting 23

12 Certications 23

13 Dimensions 24

13.1 SYMPL pixel Node 24

13.2 Pixel Range Extender 24

14 Supported Protocols 25

15 FAQ 26

15.1 About the SYMPL pixel Node 26

15.2 System 26

15.3 Power supply 27

15.4 Network 27

15.5 Protocols 28

15.6 Update 28

15.7 About the Pixel Range Extender 28

SYMPL pixel Node — Information for Use

1 Safety instructions

Please read the safety instructions, provided in a separate manual, carefully. Make sure that the

environmental, mounting, and installation prerequisites are met. This manual should be kept at a safe place

and in reach of the device.

1.1 Symbols

The exclamation mark warns about possible

damage of the device itself, to connected devices,

and to the user.

The information symbol gives general hints and

informs about handling and procedures for use of

the device.

1.2 General safety instructions

2 General device description

e:cue SYMPL Nodes are a system of interfaces for e:cue SYMPHOLIGHT only. They provide various

connection types like DMX512, DALI, digital inputs and outputs etc. SYMPL Nodes always operate in online

mode, as a device interface for SYMPHOLIGHT. All interactions are initiated and controlled by

SYMPHOLIGHT. Connections between servers, Cores and Nodes are always made with e:net via Ethernet.

The SYMPL pixel Node is a LED pixel controller, converting e:net to control a wide range of supported serial

addressable LED pixels like digital LED strips, dots and boards with multi controllable pixel. Control a wide

range of supported asynchronous and synchronous like SPI LED pixels and congure content with e:cue’s

SYMPHOLIGHT. It comes with 2 x Pixel outputs over screw terminal plugs. Choose the output protocol

separately for each of the two outputs. The Node makes it possible to run up to 2 x 2048 channels (= 4096 in

total, = 1364 RGB pixels) over Ethernet. Connection to the server runs via Ethernet interface with 100 Mbit/s.

The Node is powered by an external power supply, Power-over-Ethernet, or a via pass back power from the

connected xture. It is easily mounted on standard 35 mm DIN rails, or with a key hole in the housing base on

walls or on any stable vertical surface. Cover distances of up to 300 m* between the Node to the xture with

the optional Pixel Range Extender (page 13).

— Connect cables and data only when the device is powered

down.

— When using a power supply unit, the device must be

supplied by a separate power supply that is certied

according to the local regulations (e.g. SELV, Class 2).

— The Ethernet port of the SYMPL Node is not designed for

inter-building connections with power and lighting

transients. Use only intra-building networks to connect

the SYMPL Nodes and Cores.

— If safety instructions are missing, please contact Traxon

e:cue to receive a new copy.

To operate the SYMPL pixel Node a SYMPHOLIGHT version

5.1 or higher is mandatory. Earlier versions do not support

the SYMPL pixel Node.

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2.1 Delivery content

Delivery content for the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node (AM390290035):

1. e:cue SYMPL pixel Node

2. Safety instructions

3. Welcome note

2.2 Optional accessories

y2 x Pixel Range Extender (AM394020035) for distances of up to 300 m*) between the Node and the

xtures. For installation information see „6 Pixel Range Extender“ on page 13.

*) depending on installation setup, cable quality, and xture type

yPower Supply 15W 24V DIN rail (AM1884100HA)

ySYMPL Switch (AM313830035)

2.3 Productspecications

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

53.5 x 90.5 x 62 mm (excl. fastening

clip)

Weight 100 g

Power supply input 5 ... 24 V DC pass back power

from Pixel Port 1 (e.g. from Pixel

Strip)

or 5 ... 24 V DC terminal plug

cross cable section: 0.2 -

3.3 sqmm

or PoE IEEE 802.3af on RJ45

Power consumption 2 W

Operating temperature -20 ... 50 °C / -4 ... 122 °F

Storage temperature -20 ... 70 °C / -4 ... 158 °F

Operating / storage

humidity

0 … 80% RH, non-condensing

Protection class IP20

Installation

Indoor installation only, intra building

connections only

Electrical safety class SELV

Housing

Self extinguishing blend PC/ABS, UL

E140692

Mounting on 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715), or

with key hole on any stable vertical

surface

Certi cates CE, ETL, RoHS, FCC, UKCA

Interfacespecications

Output connectors 2 x serial addressable LED pixel output

(4-pin terminal plug)

cross cable section: 0.2 - 3.3 sqmm

Output channels Up to 2048 pixel channels per output

(= 682 RGB pixels)

or up to 512 DMX channels per output

(= 170 RGB pixels)

Output wiring Cable length between controller and

 xture up to 3 m (with Pixel Range

Extender up to 300 m* )

Ethernet-Port 1 x ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45

for e:net, PoE

User interfaces LEDs for Ethernet activity, device

status, output activity; Identify button;

web interface

*) depending on installation setup, cable quality, and

 xture type.

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Dimensions

(W x H x D)

53.5 x 90.5 x 62 mm (excl. fastening

clip)

Weight 100 g

Power supply input 5 ... 24 V DC pass back power

from Pixel Port 1 (e.g. from Pixel

Strip)

or 5 ... 24 V DC terminal plug

cross cable section: 0.2 -

3.3 sqmm

or PoE IEEE 802.3af on RJ45

Power consumption 2 W

Operating temperature -20 ... 50 °C / -4 ... 122 °F

Storage temperature -20 ... 70 °C / -4 ... 158 °F

Operating / storage

humidity

0 … 80% RH, non-condensing

Protection class IP20

Installation Indoor installation only, intra building

connections only

Electrical safety class SELV

Housing Self extinguishing blend PC/ABS, UL

E140692

Mounting on 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715), or

with key hole on any stable vertical

surface

Certi cates CE, ETL, RoHS, FCC, UKCA

Interfacespecications

Output connectors 2 x serial addressable LED pixel output

(4-pin terminal plug)

cross cable section: 0.2 - 3.3 sqmm

Output channels Up to 2048 pixel channels per output

(= 682 RGB pixels)

or up to 512 DMX channels per output

(= 170 RGB pixels)

Output wiring Cable length between controller and

 xture up to 3 m (with Pixel Range

Extender up to 300 m* )

Ethernet-Port 1 x ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45

for e:net, PoE

User interfaces LEDs for Ethernet activity, device

status, output activity; Identify button;

web interface

*) depending on installation setup, cable quality, and

 xture type.

2.4 Connectors and interfaces

View from top:

1Pixel output 1 and 2

(V+ input, Clock 1, Data 1, Ground 1,

Not Connected, Clock 2, Data 2,

Ground 2, left to right)

2Pixel output LEDs

3Status LED (Device status)

4Activity LED (Ethernet, LAN activity)

5Identify button

6Power supply

(V+, V– left to right)

7Power over Ethernet switch

(OFF, ON left to right)

8e:net / Ethernet

9DIN rail handle

2.5 User interface: LEDs

The SYMPL pixel Node has four LEDs. The four LEDs show the basic states of the SYMPL Node.

LEDs

Status Green On: If constantly on, the device is online. Server application is in operation.

Green blinking: If blinking in one second intervals, the device is oine, no connection to a

SYMPHOLIGHT server or Core is available. If blinking more rapidly, the device is in bootloader

mode.

Red blinking: identifying the SYMPL Node (enabled “Identify Interface Mode” in

SYMPHOLIGHT).

Blue: Test mode.

Activity O: no link available.

On: link established.

Blinking: network trac.

Pixel 1 and

O: no LED pixel protocol (type) dened.

Green: pre-congured asynchronous serial LED pixel protocols.

Yellow: DMX512 protocol.

Blue: pre-congured synchronous serial LED pixel protocols (except DMX).

Magenta: custom protocols.

7 8

V + V -

V+ DT NC DT

CLK GND CLK GND

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2.6 Identifybutton:Identication&Reset&Testing

The Identify button has three functions: to send an Identify message (A), to reset the Node (B), and to test the

installation (C)

(A) A short press during operation in online mode sends an Identify message to the server. This helps to

assign the Node in the Layout in SYMPHOLIGHT.

(B) The Identify button can also be used to reset the device to factory state or to stay in bootloader mode:

yKeep the Identify button pressed while powering up, Status and Activity LEDs light up at rst.

Bootloader mode is signaled by a fast blinking Status LED. Release the button now. The device stays in

bootloader mode to download a new rmware.

To exit the bootloader mode, short press the Identify button again.

yPress the Identify button until Status and Activity LEDs blink alternating, then blink together. Releasing

the button now resets the device to its factory settings. The password and other settings are reset to

their default values.

yKeeping the button pressed further on, the device proceeds to normal operation. No changes apply.

yAccess the Test mode of the SYMPL Node by fast double-pressing the Identify button during

operation. The Status LED signals the Test mode with a blue color. The Test mode starts at the rst pixel

output with chasing lights (single run white, test pattern 1).

ySingle-press the Identify button to switch between the following Test patterns:

- All channels blink (pattern 2).

- All channels at 100% (pattern 3).

- All channels o (pattern 4).

- Alternate between the individual pixel ports and the four test patterns. After the individual test of

each pixel output, both pixel ports are tested simultaneously. Another short-press starts the test

patterns from the beginning.

yExit the Test mode any time by fast double-pressing the Identify button again. The device proceeds to

normal operation.

3 General remarks

3.1 Transport

Only transport the device in its original packaging. This protects the device from damage.

3.2 Unpacking

Only unpack the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node at its installation location. To protect the device against

condensation water, unpack it and wait until all moisture remaining in the device has evaporated.

— Note that testing via the Identify button always uses a

block size of 3 channels (RGB  white). For LED xtures

with less or more than 3 channels, it is recommended to

use the Test mode via web interface where you can dene

the block size (see „Test mode via Web interface“ on page

21).

— Note that the Test mode outputs the congured protocol

type only. See „8 Output conguration“ on page 20 for

details.

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Condensation can occur when the device is moved from a cold to a warm location. Keep the packaging for

use in case of further transport. Inspect all parts for completeness regarding chapter „2.1 Delivery content“

on page 04. If there is apparent damage to the device or parts are missing from the delivery scope, please

contact the Traxon e:cue Support service.

3.3 Warranty regulations

Depending on the product, warranty regulations are of dierent duration. The warranty time is usually noted

in the quote and in the order conrmation. See www.traxon-ecue.com/terms-and-conditions for details. Legal

warranty regulations apply in any case.

3.4 Maintenance and Repair

This device requires no maintenance.

To update the rmware see „10 Firmware Update“ on page 22.

3.5 Disposal

The proper disposal of packing materials and of the device is the responsibility of the respective user and for

his account; in all other matters, the retrieval obligation for packing materials and the device is subject to the

statutory regulations.

3.6 Support

In case of technical problems or questions regarding installation and repair please contact:

Traxon Technologis Europe GmbH

Customer Service

Karl-Schurz-Str. 38

33100 Paderborn, Germany

+49 (5251) 54648-0

[email protected]

— Before dismounting, appropriate measures must be taken

to protect the respective components against damage

caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).

— Do not try to repair the device. Return it to your Traxon

e:cue distributor for replacement or repair.

Batteries and technical appliances must not be disposed of

with domestic waste, but should be handed in at the

appropriate collection and disposal points.

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4 Installation

The installation of the SYMPL pixel Node consists of mounting the device, connections to LED xtures, to the

network via Ethernet, and to power supply.

The sequence of cabling is not dened. Supply the SYMPL pixel Node with power after all cabling is

completed; it starts booting.

4.1 Installation conditions

Installation position Terminals on top and bottom

Horizontal spacing No spacing necessary

Minimum vertical rail grid spacing 115 mm (90 + 25 mm) (excluding conduit)

Recommended vertical rail grid spacing 160 mm (with 40 mm conduit)

Installation location Indoor

4.2 Mounting process

The e:cue SYMPL pixel Node is designed to mount onto a 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) in a vertical position.

1. Clip the device to the rail from top.

2. Gentle pressure is then applied to the top front to snap it in place. The

SYMPL pixel Node has been mounted successfully.

You can also mount the e:cue SYMPL pixel Node on any at vertical surface. Use a 3 to 3.5 mm screw for the

hanger hole.

For mechanical stability, mounting on a rail is recommended.

4.3 Ethernet connection

The following incoming DMX over Ethernet protocols are supported:

ye:net

The pin-assignment of the Ethernet port corresponds to RJ45 standards. You can use every common

— Connect cables and data only when the device is powered

down.

— Each cable connected to the output ports should not

exceed a length of 3 m. Use the range extender for cable

length up to 300 m*.

— Never connect more than one SYMPL Node in factory

state to a network. The identical IP addresses will conict

and disturb proper communication.

— The Ethernet port of the SYMPL Node is not designed for

inter-building connections with power and lighting

transients. Use only intra-building networks to connect

the SYMPL Nodes and Cores.

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Ethernet component, like cable, splitters, and switches. Connect the SYMPL pixel Node at the designated

Ethernet interface with a patch cable (RJ45, CAT5).

4.4 Pixel connection, e.g. SPI, DMX

The SYMPL pixel Node can control two 2048-channel-universes (=4096 channels in total, = 1364 RGB pixels)

with its two Pixel output ports.

You can have two dierent LED pixel protocol types connected at the same time on the two output ports, e.g.

SPI on port 1 and DMX on port 2. For the supported output protocols see „14 Supported Protocols“ on page

25.

Connect two LED xtures to the SYMPL Node using the two 4-pin terminal plugs at the pixel interface of the

SYMPL Node.

The appropriate pin assignment is dened as follows, from left to right:

Pixel output 1: V+ input (5 ... 24 V DC), Clock 1, Data 1, Ground 1

Pixel output 2: not connected, Clock 2, Data 2, Ground 2

Special cases:

yDMX LED xture: Connect “+” to “Clock”, “–” to “Data”, and “GND” to “GND” (xture to Node).

yPixel Range Extender for distances > 3m between the Node and the asynchronous LED xture:

Connect “Clock” to “Data +”, “Data” to “Data –”, and “GND” to “GND” (SYMPL pixel Node to

Pixel Range Extender).

4.5 Power supply

The e:cue SYMPL pixel Node can be powered via pass back power from the LED xture, via Power-over-

Ethernet (PoE), or by an external power supply (PSU).

PassbackpowerfromLEDxture:

Set the PoE switch to “OFF” and connect V+ (5 ... 24 V DC) from the LED xture on output port 1.

Ensure that at least 4.5 V (min) supply reach the Node at all times, especially at full LED load condition and

when powering with 5 V. Check for voltage drop.

When placing the PSU between the Node and the xtures (parallel connection), use a 24 V DC power supply

unit that is certied according to the local regulations (e.g. SELV, Class 2).

PoE:

Set the PoE switch to “ON”. Connect an Ethernet connection from a power sourcing device.

Use shielded and twisted pair cabling for data connections, like

Cat 5e S*TP.

When using pass back power or an external power supply unit:

The SYMPL pixel Node is not suited for powering over a DC

power supply network. For supplying 24 V DC to the

SYMPL pixel Nodes, the device must be supplied by a separate

power supply that is certied according to the local regulations

(e.g. SELV, Class 2).

Use a power supply for the connected luminaires that does

not connect to the luminaires of other SYMPL pixel Nodes.

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External power supply:

Set the PoE switch to “OFF”.

Connect the SYMPL pixel Node to a 24 V DC power supply unit that is certied according to the local

regulations (e.g. SELV, Class 2). Present power supply equates to the status “On” or running of the SYMPL

Node.

To connect the device to a power supply unit, use the provided 2-pole terminal and lay the wires as stated on

the front label. The voltage assignment is left V+ and right V–.

Turn the power on when all cables are connected to the SYMPL pixel Node. The device starts booting. The

device has nished booting and is in operation when the Status LED is ashing.

— The default setting of the PoE switch is “OFF”. “OFF” is to

be maintained except where stated otherwise. When PoE

is not in use, keep the switch o.

— For power supply scenarios see „5 Wiring diagram“ on

page 11.

— The SYMPL pixel Node is not suited to power connected

LED xtures.

— It is recommended to use pass back power from the LED

xture`s PSU.

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