DIN PIXIE

The ENTTEC DIN Pixie is a compact, installation-grade 2-universe DMX to SPI LED pixel converter and standalone player in a slim 4-module DIN-rail form factor, supporting live DMX control, USB streaming, and standalone show playback.

From the Manufacturer

The DIN Pixie is a robust DMX-to-SPI pixel converter and standalone player built for easy LED pixel control in architectural, commercial, and entertainment projects. It accepts live DMX512-A input via two RJ45 ports, streams two universes of DMX from a computer over USB, or plays back up to four universes of standalone shows recorded to internal memory using Art-Net via ENTTEC EMU software — triggerable on power-up or from within EMU. For larger installations, multiple DIN Pixies can be linked with a STORM Ethernet-to-DMX node to scale to hundreds of universes.

With an industry-leading input voltage range of 5–48V DC, the DIN Pixie is powered directly from the LED pixel strip or dots via either port, eliminating the need for dedicated power supplies or additional wiring. Every port features a self-healing resettable fuse with TVS surge protection, reverse polarity protection on each SPI data line, and built-in overtemperature protection. Over 20 pixel protocols are supported out of the box, and custom protocol creation is available on Rev B devices via ENTTEC EMU without requiring a firmware support request. The slim 4-DIN-unit ABS housing supports discreet surface or TS35 DIN rail mounting with included clips and screws.

Features

• 2-universe DMX512-A to SPI LED pixel conversion (1,024 channels per port, duplicable across both ports)
• Standalone playback of up to 4 universes recorded to internal memory via Art-Net through ENTTEC EMU software; triggerable on power-up or from EMU
• DMX input via 2 x RJ45 ports
• USB 2.0 Type-B port for computer-based DMX streaming and configuration via ENTTEC EMU
• SPI data output via 2 x 3-pin Phoenix screw terminals
• Wide input voltage range: 5–48V DC — powered directly from LED pixel strip or dots via either port
• Self-healing resettable fuse and TVS surge protection on every port
• Reverse polarity protection on each SPI data line
• Built-in overtemperature protection
• 20+ pre-listed pixel protocols supported; custom protocol creation available on Rev B devices via ENTTEC EMU
• Max. output refresh rate: 40fps with 5ms latency
• Max. rated current per screw terminal (VCC/VCC0): 10A
• Forward-facing LED status indicator
• Slim 4-DIN-unit form factor; surface or TS35 DIN rail mountable
• Configured and firmware updated via ENTTEC EMU software
• 3-year manufacturer warranty
• Recommended use: Architectural accent lighting, retail and commercial pixel installations, entertainment venues, permanent LED pixel strip and dot installations

Specifications

Control

• Data Input: USITT DMX512-A via 2 x RJ45 ports
• Data Output: SPI protocols (customizable) via 2 x 3-pin Phoenix ports
• Max. Output per Port: 2 universes (1,024 channels, duplicable on both ports)
• Max. Output Refresh Rate: 40fps
• Latency: 5ms
• Configuration Input: 1 x USB 2.0 Type-B
• Configuration & Firmware Updates: ENTTEC EMU software

Supported Pixel Protocols

• APA104, GS8208B, SPXL (16-bit & 8-bit), SK6812, TM1804, TM1812, TM1814, UCS1903, UCS2903, UCS2904, UCS8903 (16-bit & 8-bit), UCS8904 (16-bit & 8-bit), WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815, WS2818, AHL003 (16-bit & 8-bit), SJ1221 (16-bit & 8-bit), TLC5973 (16-bit & 8-bit)
• Custom protocol creation available on Rev B devices via ENTTEC EMU

Electrical

• Input Voltage: 5–48V DC (via USB or output port VCC terminal)
• Max. Power Draw: 1.5W
• Max. Rated Current per Screw Terminal (VCC/VCC0): 10A
• ESD Protection: Resettable fuse and TVS suppression per port
• Surge Protection: All ports
• Additional Protection: Diode and resettable fuse to block stray power on data line

Construction / Physical

• Body Material: ABS plastic
• IP Rating: IP20
• Mounting Options: Surface mount, TS35 DIN-rail mount (clips and screws included)
• Unit Weight: 95g / 0.21 lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: 160 x 140 x 40 mm
• Shipping Weight: 0.22 kg / 0.49 lbs

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C / -4°F to 122°F
• Operating Humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)

Certifications

• Compliance: RCM (Aus/NZ), CE / WEEE (EU), UKCA (UK), FCC (USA)
• Warranty: 3-year return to base manufacturer warranty

What's in the Box

• ENTTEC DIN Pixie
• DIN rail clips and mounting screws