Description
WS2811 pixel string 5 V DC, round 12 mm pixels, 10 cm pixel pitch, IP68
The string carries 50 individually addressable RGB pixels with WS2811 chip at a pitch of 10 cm. The pixels are potted (IP68), each wire has a 0.75 mm² cross-section. The string runs on 5 V DC and needs a pixel controller and a suitable power supply.
Is it right for my project?
What the string is made for
- Pixel mapping and light installations in which every pixel is controlled individually
- Facades, outlines, signs and event technology – the round pixels fit our mounting strips for 12 mm pixels
- Outdoor installations – the pixels are potted to IP68
Not suitable for
- Operation without a pixel controller – on supply voltage alone the pixels do not light up
- Voltages other than 5 V DC, and certainly not mains voltage
- Unprotected JST-SM connectors outdoors – these connectors are not watertight
50pixels per string
10 cmpixel pitch
IP68pixels potted
15 Wmax. per 50 pixels
Variants
- 50 pixels · xConnect® connector · black cable · approx. 5 m
- 50 pixels · xConnect® connector · blue/white/red cable · approx. 5 m
- 50 pixels · JST-SM connector · black cable · approx. 5 m
- 50 pixels · JST-SM connector · blue/white/red cable · approx. 5 m
Choose the variant at the top of this page.
Connection
How to connect the string
- Mind the direction. Data runs in one direction only. Connect the controller to the input of the string – connected the wrong way round, the pixels stay dark.
- Choose the power supply. Allow up to 15 W (3 A at 5 V) per 50 pixels, that is 60 mA per pixel at full white, plus about 20 % reserve.
- Inject power. With several strings in a row the voltage drops. Inject power additionally, with xConnect® for example using the T-connector 10209.
- Switch on. Make all connections first, then switch on the power supply.
Caution: Operate on 5 V DC only. Mate or disconnect only with the power off. If you shorten the string, insulate and seal the cut – IP68 no longer applies there.
xConnect® pin assignment
The drawing shows the contact assignment of plug and socket of the xConnect® variants. The wire colours in the legend apply to the xConnect® cables; for strings with blue/white/red cable only the assignment at the connector counts.
Scope of delivery
- 1 pixel string in the selected variant, with plug and socket at the ends
- Power supply and controller are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Can I shorten the string?
Yes, after every pixel. Insulate and seal the cut – protection to IP68 no longer applies there.
How much current does the string need?
Up to 60 mA per pixel at full white, i.e. 3 A or 15 W per 50 pixels at 5 V. With colours and effects it is usually less in operation.
xConnect® or JST-SM?
xConnect® is protected to IP65 when mated and intended for outdoor use. JST-SM is not watertight and needs additional sealing outdoors. Choose the connector to match your controller and extensions.
Are other pixel pitches or lengths available?
Yes, as a custom order from 2,500 pixels – see custom orders.
Technical data
| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| Ambient operating temperature: | -15 to +60 °C |
| Wire cross-section: | 0.75 mm² |
| Color depth: | 24-bit (≈16M colors) |
| Cuttable: | Yes, after each pixel |
| Form factor: | Pixel string |
| Operating Voltage: | 5 Volt DC |
| Controller IC: | WS2811 |
| Pixel Diameter: | 12 mm |
| WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: | DE 32487762 |
| Cable color: | blackBlue/White/Red |
| Connector System: | JST-SMxConnect® |
| Pixel spacing: | 4 inch (≈ 10 cm) |
| Design current (string): | approx. 3.0 A (50 px @ full white) |
| Length (string): | approx. 5 m |
| Protection class: | IP68 |
| Power (string): | ~15 W (50 px) |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
PIXLtec GmbH
Maybachstraße 8
Baden-Württemberg
76227 Karlsruhe
Deutschland
info@pixltec.de
Maybachstraße 8
Baden-Württemberg
76227 Karlsruhe
Deutschland
info@pixltec.de
