Gate SPI Wireless Installation

Power requirements

The Gate SPI Wireless is powered directly from the LED strip it controls, eliminating the need for an independent power supply. It operates with an input voltage between 5V and 48V DC.

Wiring

The Gate SPI Wireless connects directly to SPI pixel LED strips through its data output. In addition, an AC-powered dry-contact push button can be wired to the device for local control. The terminals of the Gate are defined as follows:

• “1”: SPI data output, connected to the LED strip.
• “SW” and “N”: dry-contact push button connection for local control (using an AC input).
• “+” and “–”: power supply input, using the same supply as the LED strip.

For a clearer understanding of the wiring and connections, refer to the image below.

SD Card

The main function of the microSD card is to store recordings made with the Mapping Tool software. For correct operation, the microSD card should have a capacity between 4 GB and 64 GB, be Class 10, and formatted in FAT32.

If no microSD card is inserted, or if the card is empty, the device will use its default contents, which are preloaded into the device. These default contents allow you to use the Gate SPI Wireless immediately for basic operation and also help verify that the connected LED strip is functioning correctly. This ensures that all channels can be controlled and operate properly from the very first connection.

For more details, please see the appendix: Create content recordings for the Gate SPI Wireless.

Recordings must be uploaded manually. To do so, remove the microSD card from the Gate and connect it to your computer. Copy the recording file directly into the root directory of the card, no folders are required. Once the card is reinserted into the Gate, the device will automatically detect and play the recording.

Status Indicator

The Gate SPI Wireless features an RGB LED on the top of the device that indicates its status. The status is communicated through various colours and patterns. For more details, please see the appendix: Gate SPI Wireless Status Indicator Definitions.

Test button

The Gate SPI Wireless features a side push button that can be used to activate the test mode, perform a reset, or carry out a factory reset of the device. For more details, please see the appendix: Using the button of the Gate SPI Wireless.