Available with either the AlphaPix Evolution or HinksPix Pro CPUs
Click here for a complete comparison of the individual features of each CPU type
The system is based on the Flex Expansion Board System which can drive up to three expansion boards
Using the options above, you can customize your installation as to power and specific expansion boards for your specific project. Each controller is built to order.
All power wiring including input and output wire is completely assembled
The lowest cost multi-expansion board based system on the market today
Supports all major lighting applications
Light-o-Rama Advanced (S3/S4/S5)
xLights (all)
Resolume
Madrix
Any applications that supports Artnet / sCAN / e1.31 protocols
Expansion Board Information
SPI Expansion Board
Maximum of 5,440 Pixels or 32 Universes / 16,384 DMX Channels
Blown fuse indicators (Red LED light will go out when fuse is blown)
Each SPI board has a dedicated temperature and voltage sensor visible from the screen or web interface on the CPU
Power Input
60 Amps Normal / (30 Amps per bank / two individual bank inputs)
Wattage per bank (with one power supply as supplied)
12 Volts: 360 Watts
5 Volts: 300 Watts
Power Output
5 Amps Maximum (mini fused blade) per output
Wattage per output
5 Volts: 25 Watts
12 Volts: 60 Watts
Long Range Differential Expansion Board (Expansion Board)
Maximum of 5,440 Pixels or 32 Universes/ 16,384 DMX Channels (Up to Four Long Range Differential Receiver Boards per Expansion Board)
Per Port / CAT5 Cable- Up to 1,360 pixels
Supports only pixels that have three wires (data / positive / negative) - this includes support for all HolidayCoro2811/1903pixels (no clock wire is present)
300 Feet / 91 meters or greater from expansion board output to receiver input using stand CAT5 network cable
Note: Receiver boards must only be used with data input from the Long Range Differential Expansion Board - they cannot be used with DMX 1.11/1990 or E1.31 directly
Long Range Differential Receiver Board (up to 4 per Long Range Expansion Board)
For use with the Long Range Differential Expansion Board
Not sold on this page, see: Bare board and Assembled Ready2Run Receiver System
Per SPI Output - Up to 340 pixels / 2 DMX universes (exclusive of power, see chart below)
Each output features euro style plugs for easy assembly and removal
Blown fuse indicators (Red LED light will go out when fuse is blown)
CAT5 Data Input (requires Long Range Differential Expansion Board for operation, will not work with E1.31 or E1.11 signals)
Power indicator light
Power Output
5 Amps Maximum (mini fused blade) per output
Wattage per output
5 Volts: 25 Watts
12 Volts: 60 Watts
Up to 10 AWG wire (we recommend a minimum of 18 AWG for power inputs - see our website)
Polarity reversal input protection
Voltage Range: 5 to 24v DC
Power Input
20 Amps
Voltage Range: 5 to 24v DC
Heavy duty screw down connections that support spade terminals
Positive and negative clearly marked on board
Warranty
1 Year Warranty on CPU and Expansion Boards
Excludes:
CPU Board damage as a result of connection to an LOR network
Board damage due to improper mounting to a non-conductive surface
Environmental damage (water, snow, etc)
Physical damage
Support
The majority of our setup and troubleshooting information and videos can be found on our setup pages
AlphaPix Evolution
HinksPix Pro
Support options:
Normal Support - Email / Phone where required, no additional cost
Priority Support - Dedicate phone number / Remote Control to PC / Email where required, additional cost
HolidayCoro offers support in the following areas with this controller:
General wiring and troubleshooting
Testing of pixels (some non-HolidayCoro pixels may have limited support)
General setup of the networking needed to support the connection of the controller a Windows PC
Basic configuration of sequencing applications
Basic configuration of output to the RS485 output ports
Complex networking environments
HolidayCoro does not support the following:
Sending data over wireless networks
Configuration of some applications (due to the huge number of applications, we may refer you to your application vendor for instructions on setting up their application)
Configuration or troubleshooting of individual sequences - please contact your vendor for application specific questions
Physical
Operating Temperatures - Negative 4f (-20c) to 158f (+70)
County of Origin / Assembly
China (from globally sourced components)
Country of Design
AlphaPix: USA / China
HinksPix: USA
Flex Expansion: USA / China
16 Output Flex SPI Limits with Common HolidayCoro Pixels
WithoutPower Injection 100% Duty Cycle @ 100% Full White Output / May require one power supply per bank 60 Amp input
WithPower Injection @ 100% Full White Output / Requires external power supplies) NOTE: HolidayCoro does not provide or endorse power injection. Customers should be fully aware of power injection wiring requirements.
4 Output SPI Output Limits for Flex Long Range Receiver with Common HolidayCoro Pixels
WithoutPower Injection 100% Duty Cycle @ 100% Full White Output 20 Amp input
WithPower Injection @ 100% Full White Output / Requires external power supplies NOTE: HolidayCoro does not provide or endorse power injection. Customers should be fully aware of power injection wiring requirements.
NOTES: The above maximum recommendations can vary based on a variety of factors including - voltage, wire gauge, distance between pixels, temperature, color of light output, controller duty cycle, customer expectations of color rendering and other factors.