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PixelGATE Shield

Outdoor Art-Net/sACN to SPI pixel controller with 8 outputs and support for 2,736 RGB pixels, dual Ethernet ports and IP67 housing

PixelGATE Shield is a high-performance LED controller designed for addressable LEDs, supporting ArtNet (versions 1–4) and sACN (Draft and Release) protocols. It provides control of up to 8 independent SPI channels (single-wire or dual-wire), with up to 342 RGB pixels per channel in single-wire mode, totaling 2,736 pixels per device. LEDs can be connected individually, as strips, or as pixel strings.

The controller features a built-in dual-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch for daisy-chain connections and an intuitive web interface for configuration.

It is compatible with a wide variety of LED chipsets, including WS2811, WS2812B,

Support for ArtNet (versions 1, 2, 3, 4) and sACN (Draft and Release) protocols

Dual Ethernet ports for flexible networking

Support for single-wire and dual-wire SPI interfaces

Control of up to 8 independent groups of LEDs via SPI

Wide operating voltage range: 5 V to 48 V

Compatibility with a large variety of addressable LEDs and LED drivers

Passive cooling design – no fans or ventilation holes required

User-friendly and intuitive web interface

Designed for media façades, pixel-mapped installations, and LED video effects

Mechanical: Housing: dust and moisture resistant
Material: metal
Dimensions, mm: 129 (L) x 56 (H) x 118 (W)
Weight: 0.85 kg
Installation: flat surface, clamp
Power & Electrical: Power supply: 5-48 V
Environment: Operating temperatures: -40 ... + 70 ° C
Storage temperatures: -50 ... + 80 ° C
Max. relative humidity: 100%
IP Rating: IP 67
Certificates: CE compliant, RoHS
Warranty: 36 months
Control / Data Connections: Supported protocols: ArtNet I, II, III, IV / sACN
ArtNet I, II, III, IV, sACN draft, release, KiNet v1, v2
RTTrPL PWR DMX
Channels: 8 SPI

Inputs / Outputs: Ethernet port: 2 (10/100 Base-TX)
Ethernet connectors: KRONE 6048 1 090-00
Output control: up to 8, TTL 3 / 5V
Configuration / Indication: Configuration: web interface
Package Contents: PixelGATE Shield
Terminal Blocks

PixelGATE Shield

PixelGATE Rail

PixelGATE Bare