ADJ PIXIE STRIP 30, PIXIE STRIP 60, PIXIE STRIP 120 User guide

PIXIE STRIP

30, 60, & 120

USER MANUAL

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Date

08/12/20 1.0 1.0 Not Applicable Initial Release.

08/04/21 1.2 N/C Not Applicable Updated Installation and Accessories.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 4
Features | Warranty Registration 5
Safety Guidelines 6
Overview 7
Installation 8
Limited Warranty 11
Dimensional Drawings 12
Specications 14
Accessories 15

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction: Congratulations on your purchase of the ADJ Pixie Strip! This device has been designed

as part of a series of versatile pixel battens combining vibrants LEDs with intelligently-designed hous­ings to create a powerful and versatile system. These devices are intended specifically for use in con­junction with the ADJ Pixie Driver 2000, and should perform reliably for years when the guidelines
in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and
thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important information
regarding safety during use and maintenance.

Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

Customer Support: Contact ADJ Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit

forums.adj.com with questions, comments or suggestions.

Parts: To purchase parts online visit:

http://parts.adj.com (US)
http://www.adjparts.eu (EU)

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[phone]

WARNING! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself,
doing so will void your manufacturer’s warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact ADJ Products, LLC.

Do not discard the shipping cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.

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• Lightweight aluminum housing

• Magnetic end caps

• Integrated adjustable mounting bracket

• Safety cable loop

Included Items:

• Round frosted cover (x1)

• Square froster cover (x1)

• Round smoked cover (x1)

• Square smoked cover (x1)

• 4-pin power/data cable (x1)

FEATURES

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

The Pixie Strip 30 / 60 / 120 carries a 2 year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty
card to validate your purchase. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompanied by a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be
clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the
R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If the unit
is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain an R.A.
number by contacting our customer support team. All packages returned to the service department
not displaying an R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before

You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit!

• Be sure to save the packing carton in the unlikely event the device may have to be returned for

service

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to the device.

• Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage for the device

• Do not open up the device under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside

• Disconnect the device’s main power when left unused for long periods of time

• Never connect this device to a dimmer pack

• Do not attempt to operate this device if it has been damaged in any way

• Never operate this device with the cover removed

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this device to rain or moisture

• Do not attempt to operate this device if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Do not attempt
to remove or break o the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the
risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection

• Never block the ventilation holes. Always be sure to mount this device in an area that will allow

proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall

• This unit is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors voids all warranties

• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter

• Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trac. Power cords should be routed so they

are not likely to be walked on, or pinched by items placed upon or against them

• Keep ammable materials away from this xture!

• IP20 Rating: Fixture is protected against solids approximately the size of an adult nger, or

larger. FIXTURE IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST LIQUID INTRUSION OF ANY KIND!

• The device should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

B. Objects have fallen on, or liquid has been spilled into, the device.

C. The device has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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OVERVIEW

1. Mounting Bracket

2. Magnetic End Cap

3. Power/Data In

4. Power/Data Out

5. Safety Cable Attachment Point

6. Mounting Bracket Adjustment Screws

NOTE: The specic model shown in the above image is the Pixie Strip 30, but the features listed as well as their locations on the
device are applicable to all Pixie Strip models.

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INSTALLATION

FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING!

Keep drive a minimum of 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from ammable material and/or pyrotechnics.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.

DO NOT INSTALL THE DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!

The device MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and
construction codes and regulations.

Before rigging or mounting a single xture or multiple interconnected xtures for custom matrix
designs to any metal truss or structure or placing the xture(s) on any surface, a professional equip-

ment installer MUST be consulted to determine whether the metal truss, structure, or surface is

properly certied to safely support the combined weight of the xture(s), clamps, cables, and any

other accessories.

Fixture(s) should be installed in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or away from areas
where unauthorized personnel might be able to reach the device by hand.

NEVER stand directly below the xture(s) when rigging, removing, or servicing. Overhead xture

installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriately
rated safety cable (not included) that meets all local, national, and country codes and regulations.

Allow approximately 15 minutes for the xture to cool down before servicing.

SOCKET PIN CONFIGURATION

This device features two (2) output sockets on the back side, which may be used to connect the

device to the desired lighting xtures. The pins for each output socket are congured as shown in

the image below. Please consult a qualied electrician for all electrical connections and/or

installations.

Pin 1: Power (+)
Pin 2: Data
Pin 3: CLK (clock pin)
Pin 4: Power (-)

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INSTALLATION

CLAMP INSTALLATION

This xture features a sliding, adjustable mounting bracket (some models feature multiple mounting
brackets), as well as a safety cable attachment point on the main body of the xture (see illustration
below). When mounting this xture in a suspended environment, be sure to secure an appropriately

rated clamp (not included) to the mounting bracket, and attach a separate SAFETY CABLE (not
included) to the safety cable attachment point.

SAFETY CABLE

Always attach a safety cable whenever installing this xture in a suspended
environment in order to ensure the xture will not fall if the clamp fails!

RIGGING

Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including but not limited to: calculating working
load limits, understanding the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all

installation material and the xture itself. If you lack the qualication, do not attempt the installation

yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

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INSTALLATION

MULTIPLE FIXTURES

Multiple xtures may be daisy chained together via the Power/Data In and Power/Data Out ports
located on each xture. The maximum number of xtures that may be daisy chained together and

connected to a single driver output port is determined by a combination of the driver output limita-

tions and the RGB pixel control conguration.

Please see the Driver Output Limitation section and the RGB Pixel Control sections of the manual
for the ADJ Pixie Driver 2000 for details on these limitations and how to congure these settings to
best accommodate your desired lighting setup.

The ADJ Pixie Driver 2000 that has been designed to work with these lighting xtures has been pro­grammed not to allow Pixie Strip xtures to be added in such a way that the driver port output limita­tions will be exceeded. This is done by limiting the number of Pixie Strip units that can be selected in
the System Menu of the driver based on what has already been set up. Please see the Driver Output

Limitations section of the Pixie Driver 2000 manual for more detailed information.

ALLOWABLE CABLE LENGTHS

16-AWG 4-pin extension cable may be used to link multiple devices. However, please take note of
maximum allowable cable lengths, as listed below.

• Max length of cable connecting a controller and a device: 59 feet (18m)

• Max length of cable connecting two devices: 32 feet (10m)

• Max total cable length in a single chain: 98 feet (30m) including the lengths of the lighting

strip(s)

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY

A. ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, ADJ Products, LLC products to be free of manufacturing

defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific warranty period
on reverse). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including
possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable
evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back the product–please

contact ADJ Products, LLC Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product only to the ADJ Products, LLC
factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are
within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point
within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in it’s original package. No accessories
should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall
have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner

which ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been
repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products, LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued
to purchaser by ADJ Products, LLC; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the
instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintnance, cleaning or periodic check up.

During the period specified above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or
refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or
workmanship. The sole responsibility of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the
product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of ADJ Products, LLC. All products covered
by this warranty were manufactured after August 15, 2012, and bear indentifying marks to that effect.

E. ADJ Products, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without

any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products

described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by ADJ Products,
LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the
warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall
be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall ADJ Products,
LLC be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this
product.

This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products, LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties

and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS:

• Non L.E.D. Lighting Products = 1-year (365 days) Limited Warranty (Such as: Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent

Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands

etc. excluding LED and lamps)

• Laser Products = 1 Year (365 Days) Limited Warranty (excluding laser diodes which have a 6 month limited
warranty)

• L.E.D. Products = 2-year (730 days) Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty).

Note: 2 Year Warranty only applies to purchases within the United States.

• StarTec Series = 1 Year Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty).

• ADJ DMX Controllers = 2 Year (730 Days) Limited Warranty

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PIXIE STRIP 30

PIXIE STRIP 60

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

Drawings not to scale.

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PIXIE STRIP 120

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

Drawings not to scale.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SOURCE:

• SMD RGB 3-in-1 LED’s

• Color Resolution: 8 bits per color (24 bit per pixel)

• Viewing Angle: 120 x 120 degrees

• Pixels Per Meter: 60 pixels

• Pixel Pitch (pixel center-to-center) 16.5mm

• PWM (Pulse Width Modulation): 44,000Hz

CONNECTIONS:

• 4-pin Power/Data In/Out

SIZE / WEIGHT:

• Pixie Strip 30

- L x W x H: 19.7” x 1.26” x 2.64” (500mm x 32mm x 67mm)

- Weight: 1.54 lbs. (0.7kg)

• Pixie Strip 60

- L x W x H: 39.4” x 1.26” x 2.64” (1000mm x 32mm x 67mm)

- Weight: 2.7 lbs. (1.2kg)

• Pixie Strip 120

- L x W x H: 78.8” x 1.26” x 2.64” (2000mm x 32mm x 67mm)

- Weight: 4.6 lbs. (2.1kg)

ELECTRICAL:

• Pixie Strip 30 power consumption: 6W

• Pixie Strip 60 power consumption: 12W

• Pixie Strip 30 power consumption: 24W

APPROVALS:

• CE | cETLus

Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of this unit and

this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.

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ACCESSORIES

Order Code (US) Order Code (EU) Description

PIX142 1226200064 Pixie Driver 2000

PIX158 1611000078 1-foot (30cm) Pixie Strip Link Cable

PIX174 1611000079 3-foot (1m) Pixie Strip Link Cable

PIX188 1611000080 5-foot (1.5m) Pixie Strip Link Cable

PIX200 1611000081 10-foot (3m) Pixie Strip Link Cable

PIX213 1611000082 15-foot (4.5m) Pixie Strip Link Cable

PIX229 1611000083 25-foot (7.5m) Pixie Strip Link Cable

PIX242 1611000084 50-foot (15m) Pixie Strip Link Cable

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Pixie Strip 30 Pixie Strip 60 Pixie Strip 120

US SKU#

EU SKU#

UPC#

ITF-14#

PIX100 PIX113 PIX128

1226200061 1226200062 1226200063

818651027877 818651027884 818651027891

10818651027874 10818651027881 10818651027898