PIXELATOR MINI

A smart, cost-effective lighting control solution, the PIXELATOR MINI is a compact rack, surface & DIN-rail mountable, eDMX to LED pixel protocol converter capable of outputting up to 32 universes of data.

SKU: 70067

Overview
Features
Connectivity
Specifications
Resources

16-Universe+ Ethernet to SPI pixel converter with overdrive mode.

The Pixelator Mini is an installation-grade hub that simplifies LED pixel dot and strip control. As part of ENTTEC’s PLink system, it provides 8 Ethernet ports for SPI pixel conversion, handling 16 Universes (32 in overdrive mode) of Art-Net, sACN, and ESP with data integrity up to 300m.

Connect a Plink INJECTOR to each port to convert control data to SPI protocols, ensuring seamless signal transmission to LED pixel fixtures. ideal for large projects, the Pixelator Mini supports over 20 LED protocols and custom protocols, with firmware updates and configuration available through its localhost web interface. For outdoor use, pair it with an outdoor PLink INJECTOR or our CVC4 dimmers for minimal configuration and extensive control.

ENTTEC are proud to have pioneered the introduction of user-friendly web browser interfaces in the lighting control sector. Just like all ENTTEC network products, simply connect to your PIXELATOR MINI from anywhere on the same network using your favourite web browser to configure, manage and update your device settings. It’s that simple!

That’s right! Although ostensibly a 16-universe LED controller, the PIXELATOR MINI will efficiently convert up to 32 universes of DMX-over-Ethernet to PLink pixel data (4U per output), with auto-activation of Overdrive Mode when configured to output more than 2U per port – because you never know when you might need that little bit extra.

Jam-packed with features to make your installation run smoothly. Select any input universe number and assign it to any output port, or reduce your DMX input control channel count by creating pixel groups. Choose from static or DHCP network configurations, and configure pixel ordering with ease to patch any standard fixture type in your lighting controller. The list goes on!

The PIXELATOR MINI features an internal buffer and sync logic to ensure all eight PLink output ports stay perfectly synchronised, and thanks to ArtSync, multiple devices on your project will always be perfectly synchronised. You can be confident that with an ENTTEC system you can build vast LED matrixes spanning multiple devices without experiencing any jitter, lag or content tearing on the output of your pixels. Put simply, everything works as you’d expect it to.

Control up to 32 universes of pixels (4,096 RGBW / 5,440 RGB / 16,384 W), and output more than 20 different built-in pixel protocols. What’s more, you can output up to two different protocols simultaneously: one using ports 1-4 and the other via ports 5-8. In the event of a missing protocol, our custom feature allows users to create their own protocol for any desired pixel fixture anytime – without having to submit a support request for new firmware.

The PIXELATOR MINI has been engineered with surge protection for serious 24/7 operation. If your data cabling has a fault that causes a spike in voltage, a heavy-handed installer gives it static shock, or maybe your DMX lines have a lot of electrical noise on them, the issue won’t be passed through the device to your other equipment. Any disturbance is automatically suppressed.

Let’s get started!

It’s so easy to produce great shows over long distances with a PIXELATOR MINI as part of your lighting kit. Follow this short demonstration to learn about the essential features of the device, and see how simple it is to convert DMX Ethernet to SPI pixel protocols.
You’ll be thrilling your audiences in no time!

NOTE: The Pixelator Mini has seen a number of handy capability upgrades and a very subtle visual tweak since this unboxing video was made using the REV B unit. The core functionality of the Pixelator Mini remains the same, but be sure to have a good read of this webpage for all the latest information and available features.

Specifications

Input voltage	12-24V DC / PoE IEEE802.3AF
Power input	DC jack (12V PSU & international plugs included)
Max. power draw	8W
Input port	1 x RJ45 Ethernet / PoE IEEE 802.3af
Input protocols	Art-Net, sACN, ESP
Output ports	8 x RJ45 PLink
Output protocol	SPI in PLink system
Max. universe output	32 universes
LED indicators	forward-facing status LED plus network link/activity (integrated into RJ45 ports)
Network speed	10/100Base-T
Network configuration	Static / DHCP
Configuration & update	Web interface
ESD Protection	Resettable fuse & TVS suppression per port
Surge Protection	Yes (all ports)
Body material	ABS + anodised aluminium
IP rating	IP20
Environmental operating temperature	-20°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F0.44kg /0.97lbs
Environmental operating humidity	5-95% (non-condensing)
Cooling method	Convection
Mounting	Rack, surface & TS35 DIN rail mountable (clips, screws & powder-coated aluminium ears included)
Unit dimensions	100.5mm x 72.25mm x 34mm
Unit Weight	0.44kg /0.97lbs
Shipping Dimensions	390mm x 210mm x 110mm
Shipping Weight	0.79kg / 1.74lbs
Warranty	3-year return to base manufacturer warranty
Compliance	RCM (Aus/NZ), CE / WEEE (EU), UKCA (UK), FCC (USA)

Resources

PIXELATOR MINI data sheet

PIXELATOR MINI user manual

Custom protocol creation guide

EN-Case Installation Guide

Knowledge base & FAQs

PIXELATOR MINI CAD drawing + dimensions

PIXELATOR MINI hi-res images (13.2mb)

PIXELATOR MINI firmware v2.2 (REV C)

PIXELATOR MINI release notes

The PIXELATOR MINI can be discovered on your network using our EMU application and ArtPoll.

When upgrading firmware, we strongly recommend first performing a factory reset following the steps in the release notes.

70066 PIXELATOR MINI (RETIRED)

Important: Neither the REV B nor the REV C firmware is backward compatible with the retired 70066 Pixelator Mini.

70067 PIXELATOR MINI (REV B)

Important: Use REV B resources ONLY if your serial number uses the following hex code format: 0050C20XXXXX

Pre-listed supported protocols*: APA 104, GS8208B, SPXL (16-bit & 8-bit), SK6812, SJ1221 (16-bit & 8-bit), TM1804, TM1812, TM1814, TLC5973 (16-bit & 8-bit), UCS1903, UCS2903, UCS2904, UCS8903 (16-bit & 8-bit), UCS8904 (16-bit & 8-bit), WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815, WS2818*, 9PDOT (16-bit & 8-bit) *IMPORTANT: If you wish to control a protocol marked with a * and the option to do so is missing in the firmware interface for your product version, please select WS2811 or WS2812b instead for your LEDs to work properly.

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