What's the difference between Mk2 and Mk3 products?

Regular PixLite® Mk3 controllers are designed for a maximum distance between pixel output and the start of the LED array to be no more than 15 meters (45 feet). Whereas our Long range solutions are designed for distances of up to 300 meters (1,000 feet), between the controller and a receiver.

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The A-Series of PixLite® Mk3 controllers are our flagship products, supporting full-performance functionality. The E-Series (standing for Economical) removes some of these features to provide a more cost-effective option, without compromising on the performance and functionality of the Mk3 processor.

PixLite® products and supporting firmware/software are developed, maintained, manufactured, and assembled in a state-of-the-art, ESD-protected facility located in Melbourne, Australia.

You can make a detailed comparison of the features of all PixLite® Mk3 products on our PixLite® Product Comparison section. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sales or Support via the Contact Us page and we’ll do our best to help you.

PixLite® Mk3 A4-S and E4-S each support 24 input universes and PixLite® E16-S and T8-S each support 96 input universes For a comprehensive comparison of the features of all PixLite® Mk3 devices, refer to our PixLite® Product Comparison section.

Smart electronic fusing and power management is an exclusive feature to the PixLite® Mk3 A-Series only. This feature is not included on PixLite® Mk3 E-Series controllers.

Ethernet loop-through is a standard feature on A-Series and T-Series pixel controllers, including the PixLite® A4-S Mk3 and PixLite® T8-S Mk3. This feature is not included on PixLite® Mk3 E-Series controllers.

Gigabit Ethernet speed is a standard feature on A-Series and T-Series pixel controllers, including the PixLite® A4-S Mk3 and PixLite® T8-S Mk3. This feature is not included on PixLite® Mk3 E-Series controllers.

Universe data hardware firewall is a standard feature on A-Series and T-Series pixel controllers, including the PixLite® A4-S Mk3 and PixLite® T8-S Mk3. This feature is not included on PixLite® Mk3 E-Series controllers.

For standard installations, the recommended maximum distance between a PixLite® Mk3 pixel controller and the start of an LED array is 15 meters (45 feet).

The voltage range for PixLite® pixel controllers will depend on exactly what model you have. It may be an AC power input, or a DC input. This specification and more can be found in the Operating Specifications section of the relevant user manual.

For long range installations, two distances must be considered; between the pixel transmitter and receiver, and between the receiver and the LED array. The recommended max distance is 300 meters between a PixLite® T8-S Mk3 and each PixLite® Receiver (R4D-S or R2F-S). And the maximum distance between each receiver and array, is 15 meters

Advatek Assistant is an installable software package that provides discovery and management capability of multiple PixLite® pixel controllers.

Advatek SHOWTime™ is a set of features included in all PixLite® Mk3 controllers that unleash the potential of Advatek PixLite® Mk3 devices to independently drive light shows without a computer or any source of live data.

The latest version of PixLite® Mk3 Firmware is regularly updated, adding enhanced features and support for an increasing number of pixel protocols. Firmware for Classic Mk2 and discontinued Mk1 products is also available from this section, although it is no longer being updated.

PixLite® Mk3 pixel controllers meet the following international certifications: North America: ETL (UL) & FCC, Canada: ETL (UL), FCC and ICES3, Europe: CE, RoHS, United Kingdom: UKCA, Australia and NZ: RCM

PixLite® pixel controllers are software agnostic, designed to work flawlessly with the most popular lighting software systems, consoles and media servers. All PixLite® Mk3 controllers support Art-Net and sACN network lighting protocols for receiving DMX over Ethernet.

PixLite® Mk3 controllers support over 70 of the most common pixel protocols, and we are constantly adding to this number. You can obtain the latest information on the pixel protocols supported in our Pixel Protocol Glossary section.

PixLite® Mk3 devices are rated for indoor use only. If used outside they should be fully sealed within a suitable weatherproof housing, and we would also recommend Conformal Coating for added protection. Use of PixLite® products in a non-standard operating environment may affect the warranty terms.

When designing your pixel lighting system, there is a need for careful consideration of power. One of the most important decisions that needs to be made is whether to inject power into your pixel lights directly from an external power supply, or to power them through the pixel controller itself. Refer to our in depth guide

With both the PixLite® Mk3 A-Series and PixLite® Mk3 T series Dual-Gigabit Ethernet ports, you can daisy-chain devices together, connecting one network port to the next. With almost zero latency from device to device, the number of devices you can daisy-chain is practically limitless.

The connection between a PixLite and PC/console/network switch is an Ethernet connection, using standard network cable. As such, the maximum length on this cable should follow the standard of the Ethernet communication protocol, which is 100 meters.

SHOWTimeTM is included at no extra charge on all Professional PixLite® Mk3 pixel controllers

The latest version of SHOWTimeTM for PixLite® Mk3 devices is contained within the most recent version of PixLite® Mk3 Firmware, which can be downloaded for free.

Detailed information and instructions on how to configure and operate SHOWTime™ are contained within the PixLite Mk3 Management Guide.