Power Injection - Revision history

Jklingert: /* Fuse blocks */

2018-01-06T16:04:40Z

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	There are also fuseblocks sold that allow for fusing your power injection wires at one common location. Here are examples of [http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/10-circuit-blade-fuse-block-cover.html 10 Fuse] [http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/6-circuit-blade-fuse-block-cover.html 6 fuse] fuse blocks.		There are also fuseblocks sold that allow for fusing your power injection wires at one common location. Here are examples of [http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/10-circuit-blade-fuse-block-cover.html 10 Fuse] [http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/6-circuit-blade-fuse-block-cover.html 6 fuse] fuse blocks.
			There are also a number of fuse blocks / power distribution solutions that are designed for pixel use;
			*[https://www.crockettfantasyoflights.com/product-category/distro-boards/ Crocket Fantasy of lights 4 and 8 channel boards]
			*[https://www.pixelcontroller.com/store/index.php?id_product=46&controller=product Falcon f-8 Distro Board]
			*[https://holiday.lighting/psdorderform Holiday lighting 4 output] Power Pops Fanout - 1 Input with 4 Outputs

	===Fuses===		===Fuses===

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Fuseholders

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			===Fuse blocks===
			[[File:FB-10 lrg.jpg\|200px]]<br>
			There are also fuseblocks sold that allow for fusing your power injection wires at one common location. Here are examples of [http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/10-circuit-blade-fuse-block-cover.html 10 Fuse] [http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/6-circuit-blade-fuse-block-cover.html 6 fuse] fuse blocks.

	===Fuses===		===Fuses===

Dmcole at 01:33, 7 February 2015

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	==Pixel System Power Components==		==Pixel System Power Components==
	* '''Power Supplies''' <br/>[[Power Supplies]] often have an adjustment on them that allow you to slightly raise the output voltage to compensate for minor voltage losses in the wiring. DO NOT adjust the power supply more then +0.3VDC higher then the nominal setting or you risk damaging the electronics on the Pixel Controllers and the Pixels themselves. Power Supplies often come with multiple output [[Power_Supplies#Power_Supply_Connections\|terminals]] connected in parallel to a common buss.		* '''Power Supplies''' <br/>[[Power Supplies]] often have an adjustment on them that allow you to slightly raise the output voltage to compensate for minor voltage losses in the wiring. DO NOT adjust the power supply more then +0.3VDC higher then the nominal setting or you risk damaging the electronics on the Pixel Controllers and the Pixels themselves. Power Supplies often come with multiple output [[Power_Supplies#Power_Supply_Connections\|terminals]] connected in parallel to a common buss.
	* '''Power Supply to Pixel Controller Power Wiring and Fuses''' <br/> The output wires from the Power supply that connect to the Pixel Controller carries the highest current of any wire in a Pixel system. It is critical to use the appropriate [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|wire size]] and [[Power_Supplies#Fuses\|Fuse]] on this section of wiring. It is common to use 12-14 AWG wire for short distances between the Power Supply and the Pixel Controller mounted in the same [[Enclosures\|enclosure]]. The [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Enclosures#CG-1500_.28CableGuard_1500_Coax_Demarcation_Enclosure.29 CG-1500] provides a large enclosure that you can mount both a power supply and a controller inside of. A heavy ~~guage~~ [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Eagle-Plastic-Devices/441-R347A-GR/?qs=EiTGd8sy9OpCVz%252bKAHQVYA== Fuse Holder] with the proper size fuse should be used when connecting the positive output (V+) between the power supply and the Pixel Controller. Choose a fuse based on the expected maximum [[Power_Supplies#Power_Supply_Current\|current usage]] of your pixels.		* '''Power Supply to Pixel Controller Power Wiring and Fuses''' <br/> The output wires from the Power supply that connect to the Pixel Controller carries the highest current of any wire in a Pixel system. It is critical to use the appropriate [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|wire size]] and [[Power_Supplies#Fuses\|Fuse]] on this section of wiring. It is common to use 12-14 AWG wire for short distances between the Power Supply and the Pixel Controller mounted in the same [[Enclosures\|enclosure]]. The [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Enclosures#CG-1500_.28CableGuard_1500_Coax_Demarcation_Enclosure.29 CG-1500] provides a large enclosure that you can mount both a power supply and a controller inside of. A heavy gauge [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Eagle-Plastic-Devices/441-R347A-GR/?qs=EiTGd8sy9OpCVz%252bKAHQVYA== Fuse Holder] with the proper size fuse should be used when connecting the positive output (V+) between the power supply and the Pixel Controller. Choose a fuse based on the expected maximum [[Power_Supplies#Power_Supply_Current\|current usage]] of your pixels.
	* '''Pixel Controller''' <br/> Many [[Controllers#PIXEL_CONTROLLERS\|Pixel Controllers]] like the E682 use multiple power feeds to help cut down the size of the wire needed to feed the power to the board from the power supply. The E682 has two power supply feeds with a common negative (V-) connection between them. Each power feed terminal powers 1/2 of the output terminals. It is possible to drive two different voltage pixels from the two power feeds. The E682 has 5A individual output fuses connected to each output terminal. Generally you should not try to drive more then 50 pixels without using Power Injection due to the current draw being too high for the on board 5A Mini Fuse.		* '''Pixel Controller''' <br/> Many [[Controllers#PIXEL_CONTROLLERS\|Pixel Controllers]] like the E682 use multiple power feeds to help cut down the size of the wire needed to feed the power to the board from the power supply. The E682 has two power supply feeds with a common negative (V-) connection between them. Each power feed terminal powers 1/2 of the output terminals. It is possible to drive two different voltage pixels from the two power feeds. The E682 has 5A individual output fuses connected to each output terminal. Generally you should not try to drive more then 50 pixels without using Power Injection due to the current draw being too high for the on board 5A Mini Fuse.
	* '''Pixel Controller to Pixel Power Feed Wiring and Fuses''' <br/> The wire that runs from your Pixel Controller to your Pixel strings can often cause the biggest issues with voltage drop. It is important to keep these wires as short as possible and as large as possible. The various pixel vendors sell wire that is 18-20AWG and this can drop the voltage quickly over longer distances. When using long lengths of wire( >20ft), it is often necessary to use larger gauge wire (10-16 AWG)to limit the voltage drop.		* '''Pixel Controller to Pixel Power Feed Wiring and Fuses''' <br/> The wire that runs from your Pixel Controller to your Pixel strings can often cause the biggest issues with voltage drop. It is important to keep these wires as short as possible and as large as possible. The various pixel vendors sell wire that is 18-20AWG and this can drop the voltage quickly over longer distances. When using long lengths of wire( >20ft), it is often necessary to use larger gauge wire (10-16 AWG)to limit the voltage drop.
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	When choosing wire for power feed and power injection, the wire size and length are critical. Common wire used for Pixels include larger gauge (10-18 AWG) [http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10239 Speaker wire], [http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=alarm+wire Security Alarm Wire], [http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=landscape+wire Low voltage landscaping wire], [http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=sprinkler+wire Sprinkler wire], [[SPT_Wire_and_Vampire_Plugs\|SPT wire]] and various wire types available from the pixel vendors. You must pay attention to the wire size (thicker is better) and length (shorter is better) to ensure that the voltage drop over the wire is not excessive. For more information about how to calculate the proper wire size needed, look [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|here]]. '''Do not use thin wire (20-26 AWG) like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable Cat5] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable Cat6] wire. The [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|voltage drop]] over thin wire is often too high to allow the pixels to operate properly. Thin wire also is a safety hazard and can heat if too high a current is used on it.'''		When choosing wire for power feed and power injection, the wire size and length are critical. Common wire used for Pixels include larger gauge (10-18 AWG) [http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10239 Speaker wire], [http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=alarm+wire Security Alarm Wire], [http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=landscape+wire Low voltage landscaping wire], [http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=sprinkler+wire Sprinkler wire], [[SPT_Wire_and_Vampire_Plugs\|SPT wire]] and various wire types available from the pixel vendors. You must pay attention to the wire size (thicker is better) and length (shorter is better) to ensure that the voltage drop over the wire is not excessive. For more information about how to calculate the proper wire size needed, look [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|here]]. '''Do not use thin wire (20-26 AWG) like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable Cat5] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable Cat6] wire. The [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|voltage drop]] over thin wire is often too high to allow the pixels to operate properly. Thin wire also is a safety hazard and can heat if too high a current is used on it.'''

	[[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\| Wire Sizing in Pixel Systems]] has more information about how to chose the right ~~guage~~ wire.		[[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\| Wire Sizing in Pixel Systems]] has more information about how to chose the right gauge wire.

	==Using Fuses and Fuseholders==		==Using Fuses and Fuseholders==

Imbluenote at 03:56, 17 January 2015

2015-01-17T03:56:26Z

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	The diagrams below shows power injection using a waterproof TEE connector. The one described is from DIYLEDEXPRESS. No matter which supplier you use, ALWAYS verify the pin out/color coding due to manufacturing differences/errors to ensure you are connecting your strands correctly.		The diagrams below shows power injection using a waterproof TEE connector. The one described is from DIYLEDEXPRESS. No matter which supplier you use, ALWAYS verify the pin out/color coding due to manufacturing differences/errors to ensure you are connecting your strands correctly.

	~~example of a 3 pin TEE~~
	[[File:Wiring_Diagrams_3_pin.jpg]]		[[File:Wiring_Diagrams_3_pin.jpg]]

	~~example of a 4 pin TEE~~
	[[File:Wiring_Diagrams_4_pin.jpg]]		[[File:Wiring_Diagrams_4_pin.jpg]]

Imbluenote at 03:55, 17 January 2015

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	===Power Injection ~~Example~~ using an TEE===		==Power Injection using an TEE==
	The ~~example~~ below shows power injection using a waterproof TEE connector. The one described is from DIYLEDEXPRESS. ALWAYS verify the pin out/color coding due to manufacturing differences/errors to ensure you are connecting your strands correctly.		The diagrams below shows power injection using a waterproof TEE connector. The one described is from DIYLEDEXPRESS. No matter which supplier you use, ALWAYS verify the pin out/color coding due to manufacturing differences/errors to ensure you are connecting your strands correctly.

	example of a 3 pin TEE		example of a 3 pin TEE

Imbluenote at 03:52, 17 January 2015

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	[[File:Pixelpower-injection-100-2powersupply-2.png\|500px]]<br>		[[File:Pixelpower-injection-100-2powersupply-2.png\|500px]]<br>

			===Power Injection Example using an TEE===
			The example below shows power injection using a waterproof TEE connector. The one described is from DIYLEDEXPRESS. ALWAYS verify the pin out/color coding due to manufacturing differences/errors to ensure you are connecting your strands correctly.

			example of a 3 pin TEE
			[[File:Wiring_Diagrams_3_pin.jpg]]

			example of a 4 pin TEE
			[[File:Wiring_Diagrams_4_pin.jpg]]

	==Related Links==		==Related Links==

Jklingert: /* Fuseholders */

2014-09-24T16:40:53Z

Fuseholders

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	===Fuseholders===		===Fuseholders===
	[http://mouser.com Mouser.com] carries several inline weather resistant DC fuseholders that take automotive blade style fuses both ATC and Mini style fuses. You can also find similar fuseholders at [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3150583 Radio Shack], your local auto parts store, [http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-PACK-12-GAUGE-ATC-FUSE-HOLDER-W-FUSE-IN-LINE-AWG-WIRE-COPPER-12-VOLT-BLADE-/281098237438 Ebay], or [http://dx.com/p/add-a-circuit-blade-fuse-holder-with-30a-blade-fuse-black-medium-size-129577 DX.com].<br>		[http://mouser.com Mouser.com] carries several inline weather resistant DC fuseholders that take automotive blade style fuses both ATC and Mini style fuses. You can also find similar fuseholders at [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3150583 Radio Shack], your local auto parts store, [http://www.lowes.com/pd_321955-73694-BP/HHG-RP_0__?productId=3138837 Lowes], [http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-PACK-12-GAUGE-ATC-FUSE-HOLDER-W-FUSE-IN-LINE-AWG-WIRE-COPPER-12-VOLT-BLADE-/281098237438 Ebay], or [http://dx.com/p/add-a-circuit-blade-fuse-holder-with-30a-blade-fuse-black-medium-size-129577 DX.com].<br>
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Jklingert: /* Single Power Supply Without Power Injection */

2014-08-06T21:32:06Z

Single Power Supply Without Power Injection

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	Example: A 5A fuse that has 6.75A (135% of rating) flowing through it, will open in sometime between 0.75 Seconds and 10 Minutes.<br>		Example: A 5A fuse that has 6.75A (135% of rating) flowing through it, will open in sometime between 0.75 Seconds and 10 Minutes.<br>

			==Choosing the Proper Wire Size For Pixel Projects==
			Click [[Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems\|here]] for information about choosing the correct wire for pixel and power injection wiring.

	==Single Power Supply Without Power Injection==		==Single Power Supply Without Power Injection==

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2014-08-05T12:44:33Z

>50 Pixel String

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	===>50 Pixel String===		===>50 Pixel String===
	When longer (>50 Pixel) Pixel strings (with 18-20AWG wire between the pixels) that have a longer length (>10ft) of medium gauge wire (18-120 AWG) connected between the Pixel Controller and the Pixel Strings, you generally have to add power injection after every 50 Pixels in the string. If you mix wire sizes anywhere along the way, you must add an additional fuse at that point as well to protect the smaller wire. The system layout would look similar to this:		When longer (>50 Pixel) Pixel strings (with 18-20AWG wire between the pixels) that have a longer length (>10ft) of medium gauge wire (18-120 AWG) connected between the Pixel Controller and the Pixel Strings, you generally have to add power injection after every 50 Pixels in the string. If you mix wire sizes anywhere along the way, you must add an additional fuse at that point as well to protect the smaller wire. The maximum fuse rating should not exceed 1/2 of the maximum current capability of the smallest wire protected by that fuse. The system layout would look similar to this:

Jklingert: /* >50 Pixel String */

2014-08-05T12:43:05Z

>50 Pixel String

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	===>50 Pixel String===		===>50 Pixel String===
	When longer (>50 Pixel) Pixel strings (with 18-20AWG wire between the pixels) that have a longer length (>10ft) of medium gauge wire (18-120 AWG) connected between the Pixel Controller and the Pixel Strings, you generally have to add power injection after every 50 Pixels in the string. The system layout would look similar to this:		When longer (>50 Pixel) Pixel strings (with 18-20AWG wire between the pixels) that have a longer length (>10ft) of medium gauge wire (18-120 AWG) connected between the Pixel Controller and the Pixel Strings, you generally have to add power injection after every 50 Pixels in the string. If you mix wire sizes anywhere along the way, you must add an additional fuse at that point as well to protect the smaller wire. The system layout would look similar to this: