Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or
return a product. Refer to
What is Included
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COLORado PXL Bar 8
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Seetronic Powerkon IP65 power cord
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 3 COLORado PXL Bar 8 products at 100/120 V, 6 products at 208 V, or 7 products at 230/240 V. Never
exceed this number. Power-linking cords can be purchased separately.
AC Plug
Connection
AC Live
AC Neutral
AC Ground
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Signal Connection
The COLORado PXL Bar 8 can be linked to a controller or controller software using a DMX connection, an Ethernet
connection, or both. If using other Art-Net™, sACN, or Kling-Net -compatible products with the COLORado PXL Bar 8,
you can control each individually on a single network. See the User Manual for information about how to connect and
configure the product for these signals.
Control Personalities
The COLORado PXL Bar 8
Single Mode
Basic (19 channels)
Standard (51 channels)
Advanced (89 channels)
Tour (105 channels)
Uses DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN
DMX Connection
The COLORado PXL Bar 8 will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin IP-rated DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer
is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
RDM (Remote Device Management)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate bi-directionally
along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller's User Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers
have this capability. The COLORado PXL Bar 8 supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu
map options. Download the User Manual from
Art-Net
Connection
™
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP, which transfers a large amount of DMX512 data using an Amphenol
XLR Net RJ45 connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is available from
www.chauvetprofessional.com. Chauvet Professional recommends using unicast Art-Net™ for best results.
Art-Net™ designed by and copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
sACN Connection
Also known as ANSI E1.31, Streaming-ACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses the layering and formatting of Architecture
for Control Networks to transport DMX512 data over IP or any other ACN-compatible network.
Kling-Net Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol that allows autoconfiguration of display devices using a Neutrik® etherCON® RJ45
Ethernet connection. Refer to the ArKaos software manual for detailed instructions on programming this product.
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For smooth-running operation, ArKaos Kling-Net requires a gigabit (1,000 Mbps) Ethernet card
and network router.
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ArKaos Kling-Net will only run Standard LED or Basic LED mode.
Master/Slave Connection
The COLORado PXL Bar 8 uses the DMX data connection for its master/slave mode. See the User Manual for
information about how to connect and configure the product for master/slave operation.
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Wire (U.S.)
Black
White
Green/Yellow
uses
DMX, Art-Net™, sACN, and Kling-Net for its control personalities:
Dual Mode Movement
Standard (19 channels)
Advanced (25 channels)
Uses DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN
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1 Omega bracket with mounting hardware
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Quick Reference Guide
Wire (Europe)
Brown
Blue
Green/Yellow
Basic (7 channels)
Screw Color
Yellow/Brass
Dual Mode LED
Basic (24 channels)
Standard (32 channels)
Advanced (64 channels)
Uses DMX, Art-Net™, sACN, or
Kling-Net
for more details.
EN
Silver
Green
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