Comprehensive Technical Reference Manual

Welcome to the LED Pixel Mapper technical reference manual. This document provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for configuring project parameters, routing data, managing power distribution, establishing system redundancy, and generating technical documentation.

1.1 Software Activation

To access the full suite of features, your installation must be authenticated. Navigate to the top-left menu bar, select File, and click on the Licensing tab. Input your administrative license key and select Verify. Upon successful authentication, the system will display a "License Activated - Pro" confirmation prompt.

1.2 Project Details & Color Depth

The Landing Page serves as the primary configuration matrix for your setup. Under the Project Details heading, establish the project name and select the global processing mode:

• 8-bit Mode: Standard color depth mapping. Yields higher port processing capacities.
• 10-bit Mode: High-dynamic-range color depth. Note: Selecting this mode fundamentally alters and reduces the pixel capacity limits on all processor data ports.

1.3 Canvas Resolution

Define the physical or conceptual workspace for your LED wall using the Canvas Resolution module. You may select from industry-standard aspect ratio presets, or utilize the Custom tab to manually input bespoke horizontal and vertical pixel dimensions corresponding to your specific stage design.

1.4 Hardware Library Configuration

Before routing data, you must populate your project with the appropriate physical hardware:

• Adding LED Tiles: Under Tile Profiles, select From Library to access natively supported manufacturer profiles. If utilizing proprietary or unlisted hardware, select Add Custom. This permits manual entry of the tile's nomenclature, pixel width, pixel height, and maximum power draw.
• Adding Processors: Scroll to the Processors section and click Add Processor. Select your desired sending controller (e.g., Novastar MX40 Pro, MX30) to add it to the project environment.

The Routing Tab provides the interface for mapping processor outputs to individual LED tiles on the canvas. Accurate routing is critical for proper image rendering and processing load distribution.

2.1 Processor Initialization & Peripherals

Upon entering the Routing interface, the right-hand panel displays your active processors. Selecting a processor expands its configuration parameters. If your system architecture utilizes optical fiber extensions (e.g., Novastar CVT boxes), they can be appended to the processor here. Doing so updates the interface to reflect the modified port topography.

2.2 Port Configuration

All available outputs are listed beneath the active processor. To maintain optimal organization in multi-wall setups, individual ports can be explicitly assigned to specific walls. Furthermore, ports can be double-clicked to rename them logically (e.g., changing "Port A" to "Port 1"). Selecting the color indicator adjacent to the port name permits color-coding, which will dynamically reflect across the canvas and export documents.

2.3 Executing the Route

To begin mapping:

2.4 Interface View Options & Port Information

Collapsing the primary processor tab reveals the Port Info Tab for the actively selected port. This readout details remaining pixel capacity, total pixels used, tile ranges, and quick-action commands such as Reverse Data Chain and Clear All Tiles.

Display parameters can be customized via the View Options toggles. Connection paths, directional arrows, start/end markers, and chain labels can be enabled or disabled to optimize canvas readability.

The Circuit Tab transitions the software from data topography to electrical load management, ensuring that power draw remains within safe operational limits.

3.1 Circuit Generation

Power infrastructure is added via the right-hand panel:

• Single Circuits: Select the +1 icon to generate an independent circuit. The system will auto-sequence nomenclature if a custom name is not provided.
• Soca Splays: Select the Soca button to introduce a standardized 6-circuit breakout bundle. Entire Soca bundles can be globally assigned to a specific wall to prevent cross-contamination of power documentation.

3.2 Connector Tracking

Located beneath the circuit name is a connector badge. Clicking this cycles the physical connector type (Edison, PowerCON, True1). The software actively aggregates these connector profiles to generate accurate cabling manifests in the final production reports.

3.3 Electrical Load Calculations

Routing power follows the identical click-and-arrow methodology as data routing. As tiles are assigned to a circuit, the interface performs real-time load calculations. Both Wattage and Amperage are displayed, with a toggle available to switch calculation baselines between 110V and 220V regional standards. A global summary panel at the bottom left aggregates the total power draw to assist in specifying main venue distribution requirements.

3.4 Advanced Branching: The "Twofer" Pro

To model parallel power splits, right-click the canvas during active routing and select Twofer Circuit. The system will prompt you to map Branch A. Upon completion, select Done with A and map Branch B. The Canvas will display a split-node icon, and the circuit panel will track both legs independently while maintaining the aggregate electrical load.

The Redundancy Tab provides a controlled, isolated interface (the Redundancy Planner) dedicated exclusively to mapping failover data paths.

4.1 Port-to-Port Redundancy

To designate a backup for a specific output, click and hold the intended backup port, and drag it directly over the primary port. For example, dragging Port B onto Port A establishes B as the failover for A. For standard setups, quick-action buttons are available to auto-assign sequential or split redundancy maps instantaneously.

4.2 Processor-to-Processor Redundancy

For primary/secondary controller configurations, drag the secondary processor icon entirely onto the primary processor icon within the planner. The software will automatically pair all corresponding outputs (Port 1 to Port 1, Port 2 to Port 2). To dissolve this relationship, right-click the paired entity and select Remove Backup Link.

The Export Tab isolates the workspace to facilitate the generation of comprehensive project deliverables. Files may be exported individually or packaged into a unified ZIP archive by selecting multiple options.

5.1 Technical Maps & Diagrams

• Canvas Export: Generates a geometrically accurate pixel map of the entire workspace. Features a "2x Scale" toggle to enhance legibility on small-pitch setups.
• Pixel Map Export: Generates isolated maps per individual wall. Display colors can be globally synchronized across all documentation.
• Data Flow & Power Flow Maps: Crucial schematics for field deployment. These maps can be watermarked with "Front View" or "Back View" overlays to dictate physical patching orientation.

5.2 Data Reporting Pro

• Production Report: Exports a comma-separated values (CSV) file containing granular metrics on total tile counts, pixel usage, power draw, and connector tallies.
• PDF Report: The system natively outputs highly formatted HTML files. Opening this file in a standard web browser provides an optimized layout suitable for printing to PDF, ensuring superior typographical rendering and layout stability.

5.3 Quality Control Tools

The Test Card export generates SVG vector or PNG images scaled perfectly to your designated canvas or wall resolutions. These are utilized on-site for evaluating color temperature, black levels, and mitigating gradient banding.

5.4 Customization Pro

Within the export menu, users may upload a corporate logo. This asset will be automatically appended to all exported pixel maps, technical flow diagrams, and PDF reports for professional branding.