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Advatek PixLite T8-S Mk3

The PixLite T8-S Mk3 is the controller for the really big rigs. It sits in a rack or on a wall and sends data over eight RJ45 ports up to 300 m to PixLite receivers right at the LEDs. 96 universes, two gigabit ports, built-in mains supply. PixDrive Studio drives it live over Art-Net or sACN or exports the show as a SHOWTime scene.

  • Art-Net
  • sACN (E1.31)
  • No PC (SD card)
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PixLite T8-S Mk3

Modes

How PixDrive drives the PixLite T8-S Mk3

Live with PixDrive Studio

Live over Art-Net

PixDrive Studio streams the pixel data to the PixLite T8-S Mk3 in real time. Wired over Ethernet – stable even with many universes.

  1. 1In Advatek Assistant 3, set the PixLite’s IP address and choose Art-Net as the protocol
  2. 2Set pixel count, start universe and start address for every pixel output
  3. 3In PixDrive Studio, add an Art-Net device with the PixLite’s IP and put the fixtures on the same universes
Live with PixDrive Studio

Live over sACN (E1.31)

Same with sACN – unicast to the controller, or multicast when several controllers listen to the same universes.

  1. 1In Advatek Assistant 3, choose sACN as the protocol and map the outputs as for Art-Net
  2. 2In PixDrive Studio, add an sACN device and assign the universes
No computer

No PC with SHOWTime

PixDrive Studio exports the sequence as a SHOWTime scene (.scn). The PixLite T8-S Mk3 plays it from its microSD card – with playlists and up to 25 triggers, for example to start on power-up.

  1. 1Open Export in the sequencer and choose the Advatek .scn (SHOWTime) format
  2. 2Fill the controller ports with “From fixtures” and check each row against the PixLite’s pixel outputs
  3. 3Upload the .scn file to the microSD card in the PixLite’s web interface, then play it or set up a trigger

Accessories

Matching add-ons

PixLite R2F-S receiver

Receiver with 2 pixel outputs, up to 300 m from the T8-S. Sits right at the LEDs.

PixLite R4D-S receiver

Receiver for up to 2,040 RGB pixels on the T8-S Mk3.

Specifications

At a glance

Manufacturer
Advatek Lighting
Article number
C-T8-S
Outputs
8 × RJ45 (long range) to up to 8 receivers (R2 or R4)
Range
receivers up to 300 m from the controller
Universes
96
Pixels
up to 16,320 RGB
Pixel protocols
over 80
Network
2 × gigabit Ethernet
Power supply
100–240 V AC
Housing
aluminium; wall, panel or 19" rack
Dimensions
169 × 221 × 42 mm, 1.1 kg
Operating temperature
−10 to +60 °C
Inputs
Art-Net, sACN (E1.31), DMX512 in/out via aux port
Playback without a PC
SHOWTime from microSD, up to 25 triggers
Configuration
Advatek Assistant 3
Warranty
5-year manufacturer warranty

Advatek, PixLite and SHOWTime are trademarks of Advatek Lighting Pty Ltd. Details from advateklighting.com as of November 2026; the manufacturer’s datasheet is authoritative.

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