Product Description
Pixel2Relays3 allows you to drive high current, non-dimming AC loads from a WS2811 pixel line. The board itself is powered by the 12V power in your existing pixel wiring.
No external configuration is needed, this board is PLUG & PLAY!
This board features 1 AC input, and 3 AC outputs. The board can be placed "in line" in a pixel string, as it will output WS2811 data as well.
- The board comes shipped inside a UL rated weatherproof enclosure.
- Includes a 3-Core xConnect Pigtail.
- Includes 1 x 16AWG, Grounded AC Power input, and 3 x 16AWG Grounded AC Power output cords.
- Integrated data indicator LED.
- Integrated relay indicator LEDs.
- Built in test mode.
- Built in rapid-engage protection that will restrict each output to engage & disengage no more than once per second.
- Optionally drive relays in "latched" mode, which will keep relays engaged until they receive the "unlatch" command.
- Latching mode is kept in memory, and will maintain each relay's latched state, even if power is lost.
- When a relay becomes latched, the indicator LED will pulse.
Normal Mode vs. Latching Mode
By default, this board will behave how you might expect.
Channel 1 = turn on relay 1, Channel 2 = turn on relay 2, Channel 3 = turn on relay 3.
The relays will stay engaged as long as the channel value is greater than 50% brightness.
However, the board actually uses 6 channels (equivilant to 2 pixels of data). The additional 3 channels are control channels used to optionally "latch" the outputs. This means you can send a "latch on" command, and a "latch off" command via your sequencer of choice, and not worry about sequencing them in the "on" state continuously.
When a relay is engaged into normal/momentary mode, the relay indicator LED will be solid ON.
When a relay is engaged into latched mode, the relay indicator LED will pulse.
Normal Operation (Momentary Mode)
Channel 1 | Brightness over 50% will engage relay 1, below 50% will disengage relay 1. |
Channel 2 | Brightness over 50% will engage relay 2, below 50% will disengage relay 2. |
Channel 3 | Brightness over 50% will engage relay 3, below 50% will disengage relay 3. |
Channel 4 | unused/ignored |
Channel 5 | unused/ignored |
Channel 6 | unused/ignored |
Latching Operation
The latching command is a bit more complex, in that it is programmed to reduce the risk that latched mode can accidentally be engaged or disengaged by your pixel controller's test mode.
Relay 1, Latch ON | The brightness value of Channel 1 must be exactly HALF of the brightness value of Channel 4. |
Relay 2, Latch ON | The brightness value of Channel 2 must be exactly HALF of the brightness value of Channel 5. |
Relay 3, Latch ON | The brightness value of Channel 3 must be exactly HALF of the brightness value of Channel 6. |
Relay 1, Latch OFF | The brightness value of Channel 1 must be exactly DOUBLE the brightness value of Channel 4. |
Relay 2, Latch OFF | The brightness value of Channel 2 must be exactly DOUBLE the brightness value of Channel 5. |
Relay 3, Latch OFF | The brightness value of Channel 3 must be exactly DOUBLE the brightness value of Channel 6. |
Specifications
Board Type | Pixel2Relays |
Input Pixel Type | Any WS2811 Pixel |
Input Pixel Voltages | 12V only |
Output Data Types | WS2811 |
AC Voltage |
110V-120V @ 60hz |
# of AC Inputs | 1 |
# of AC Outputs | 3 |
AC Cord Gauge | 16AWG |
Relay Rated Max Current | 16A |
# of Pixels/Nodes Consumed | 2 |
# of Channels Consumed | 6 |
Board Absolute Max Current / Fuse Size | 13A |
Per Output Absolute Max Current | 13A max per output |