Vectrpix series

vDot Rugged

High-performance RGBW pixel node built for outdoor installation and demanding environments.

2.8W RGBW IP67 SPI / DMX C5 marine 24VDC
vDot Rugged node with diffused dome lens, cycling through RGBW colour
02Applications
Architectural facades Public art Media architecture Signage Coastal & marine Theme park & ride Entertainment & events Catenary installations TV & film
03Two variants, one platform

SPI

VDOT-RGBW-SPI-CL / -DF

Control Advatek PixLite Mk3 (SPI)
Addressing Auto-addressing
Dimming 16-bit at 32kHz PWM
Max leader cable 15m
Performance (50 nodes) 400fps+

Best for high node-count, pixel-mapped media and camera-critical work.

DMX

VDOT-RGBW-DMX-CL / -DF

Control Any DMX512-A controller, 250kbps
Addressing Auto-addressing
Dimming 8-bit at 16kHz
Max leader cable 100m*
Performance (50 nodes) 60fps+

Best for DMX retrofit, architectural accent and simpler infrastructure.

* Voltage drop governs before the data limit in nearly all configurations. See design limits.

Pitch 100–1000mm on a single run · 16-bit end-to-end
04Rugged construction
vDot Rugged · domed lens Domed lens · product render
Solid aluminium housing Mass aluminium 6063, machined. Conducts heat evenly and holds seal compression instead of relying on a press fit.
C5 marine powdercoat Marine-class finish, black. Specified for salt air, driving rain and thermal cycling.
PU encapsulation Polyurethane over the rear PCB and terminations, behind a gasketed lens and a marine sealant perimeter.
IP67 Multiple independent barriers rather than a single seal point. Moulded IP67 screw connector.
Field replacement Single node · no re-termination · IP67 screw connector
05Specifications

Electrical

Light source12× RGBW 4-in-1 SMD3535
Power24VDC @ 2.8W max / node
Output93lm clear / 52lm diffused
Efficacy38lm/W clear / 18lm/W diffused
Beam angle105° clear / 250° diffused
White2700K / 6000K
CRIRa >80
ColourR 619–624nm · G 520–540nm · B 460–480nm
PWM32kHz @ 16-bit
ControlSPI (UCS7624) or DMX512-A
RedundancyIntelligent failover

Physical

HousingMass aluminium 6063
FinishC5 marine-class powdercoat, black
Dimensions64 × 56.5 × 37.45mm
LensPC, clear flat or diffused dome
Cable2×1.0mm² + 3×0.3mm², UV-stable rubber, side-mounted
ConnectorMoulded IP67 screw
MountingSurface, 4× 3.8mm holes
Pixel pitch100–1000mm
Max nodes / string50
Operating temp−30°C to +50°C
Storage temp−40°C to +70°C
Humidity0–90% non-condensing
IP ratingIP67
06System architecture

One signal chain, whichever protocol the site runs on. Show data arrives over the network, a controller converts it, and the run carries data and 24VDC from the same driver.

Rack-mounted media server
01 Media server Mapping software · optional
sACN / Art-Net
Advatek PixLite A4-S Mk3 pixel controller
02 PixLite Mk3 A4-S (or similar) eDMX to SPI decode and power management
SPI or DMX data
vDot Rugged nodes on a string
03 vDot Rugged run Max 50 nodes before power inject

Protocol paths

SPI
sACN / Art-Net in PixLite Mk3 SPI leader ≤ 15m vDot run ≤ 50 nodes
Full 16-bit end-to-end, 400fps+ refresh, pixel pitch 100–1000mm. The SPI data limit governs run length before the controller needs to be moved closer.
DMX
DMX512-A / eDMX in vLink DMX injector Leader ≤ 100m* Sequential auto-addressing
8-bit per channel, 60fps+ at 50 nodes, addressing assigned in order along the run. No per-node configuration on site.
* Cable type and voltage drop usually govern before the protocol limit is reached.
Henley Square catenary lighting at dusk, Henley Beach SA
07Case study

Henley Square

Henley Beach, SA

1,300+ vDot RGBW
50m From the ocean
0% Failure rate
Read the case study »
08Request pricing

Have a project in mind for vDot?

Run length and preferred pixel pitch are a great start when designing a system for vDot, drawings are even better. We will work up a price and lead time to suit.