DIN Rail Mounted Pixel Routing and Management

PixelGate DIN is a high-tech controller designed to control addressable LEDs and LED drivers via the SPI interface. The device provides synchronous control of up to eight independent SPI channels, each of which can be either single-wire or two-wire. The device supports up to 1024 control channels per channel, allowing up to 340 RGB LEDs (per wire) or up to 2720 RGB LEDs per device to be connected at a refresh rate of 44 Hz (44 FPS).

The controller is fully compatible with modern lighting control protocols, including ArtNet (versions 1, 2, 3, and 4) and sACN (both draft and final versions). This ensures integration into professional DMX networks and allows PixelGate DIN to be used in systems built on industrial lighting control standards.

Supported SPI Drivers

The controller supports a wide range of SPI drivers, including:

• Single-wire drivers: WS2811, WS2812B, WS2818, TM1809, UCS1903, UCS1903B, UCS1909, UCS1909B, UCS1912, UCS1912B, UCS2903, UCS2903S, UCS2909, UCS2912, INK1002, INK1003, LX1003, and similar
• Two-wire drivers: WS2801, WS2803, DM413, APA102, LPD8803, LPD8806, and similar

Upon request, support for any other similar types of LEDs can be added via the web interface. This versatility makes PixelGate DIN compatible with any type of addressable LEDs used in architectural lighting, stage lighting, and interactive light installations.

The device is powered by an external DC source with a wide voltage range– from 5 to 48 V–which expands the possibilities for using various types of LEDs and high-power LED assemblies, designed for high voltages.

To create distributed control networks with serial connection of multiple controllers, PixelGate DIN has a built-in powerful two-port Ethernet switch (10/100 Mbps), which ensures reliable data transmission without the need for additional network equipment and allows devices to be connected in cascade.

All controller parameters are configured through a built-in lightweight web interface, providing intuitive control, diagnostics, and firmware updates.

The device housing is adapted for mounting on a standard DIN rail and occupies 4 mounting modules. The design is intended for operation both indoors and in outdoor distribution cabinets, including conditions with negative temperatures ranging from -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.