The PixlDrive8 Pro is a flagship, 8-channel PixlBus controller engineered for large-scale, high-density pixel installations. Housing a massive 1500W internal power supply, it delivers up to 200W of reliable 24V DC power per port, driving a maximum of 3,200 RGBW pixels across the entire unit (400 pixels per port).
The PixlDrive8 Pro is a flagship, 8-channel PixlBus controller engineered for large-scale, high-density pixel installations. Housing a massive 1500W internal power supply, it delivers up to 200W of reliable 24V DC power per port, driving a maximum of 3,200 RGBW pixels across the entire unit (400 pixels per port). This 1U rack-mountable powerhouse natively integrates cutting-edge KLSTR technology, offering rapid auto-discovery of fixtures, automatic DMX patching, GDTF profile linking, and MVR file export capability for lighting consoles. With advanced per-port short-circuit protection, redundant bridging ethernet ports, a built-in customizable standalone effects engine, and seamless Art-Net v4/sACN tracking, the PixlDrive8 Pro provides unparalleled, failsafe control for demanding touring, entertainment, and architectural lighting networks.
Product Name: PixlDrive8 Pro Controller
Part Number: BW-LU-PD8
Power Input: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz (Includes 1m Schuko to TRUEcon cable)
Power Supply Capacity: 1500W total / 24Vdc (200W maximum per port)
Pixel Output Ports: 8x Proprietary Lucenti PixlBus ports (Data + Power combined)
Max Pixel Capacity: 400 RGBW pixels per port (3,200 pixels total per controller)
Supported Device Modes: eDMX (Art-Net I, II, 3, 4 unicast/broadcast; sACN multicast/unicast), Standalone Effectse
DMX Personalities: Test Patterns (2CH), Effects (18CH), Full Pixel Control, and Grouping modes (groups of 5, 10, 25, or 50 pixels)
Merging & Mapping Modes: HTP merging up to 4 sources per universe; Manual Start Universe mapping
Network Connectivity: 3x Gigabit Ethernet ports (including 1x PoE port to power the logic board for standalone maintenance/log retrieval)
Power Connectivity: TRUEcon 115/230Vac In/Out
Housing & Rating: 1U Metal housing, black powder coating (IP20 indoor rating)
Dimensions: 482.6 mm x 44.5 mm x 380 mm (400 mm depth including front knob)
Weight: 7.55 kg
Operating Temperature: Ta max: 45°C (ambient)
Hardware Interface: 1.3” Single-color graphical OLED display, rotating push-button menu knob, and Ethernet activity/link LEDs
Software Interface: Native compatibility with KLSTR Desktop App (Windows, MacOS, Linux) for advanced configuration and full network topology visualization
