I was just given 2 AlphaPix 16 v3. what do I need?

[Box on Rails]

So my friend has moved to some new controller system with X lights and no longer need his AlphaPix 16 v3. controllers. these are the whole package deal with enclosure. My question is how do I plug these into my all LOR networks? Am I going to need an E1.31 dongle/adapter or will I be able to plug into my computer's Ethernet plug? this is my first venture into Non LOR equipment so any info would be appreciated. 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Box on Rails

[k6ccc]

The AlphaPix controllers are E1.31 based controllers.  They connect to your computer LAN connection (generally by way of a switch).

 

[Mr. P]

Since you have two you will need a cheap switch to run them off of, you can't daisychain E1.31 except for certain controllers.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Mr. P

[Lightnewbie]

Is the pixie link scan adapter what you mean by a switch ?

[Mr. P]

19 minutes ago, Lightnewbie said:

Is the pixie link scan adapter what you mean by a switch ?

Nope, just a basic network switch.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A121WN6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[TheDucks]

3 hours ago, Lightnewbie said:

Is the pixie link scan adapter what you mean by a switch ?

Nope. You can go to almost any place that sells Computers and buy a (Ethernet) Switch

You can only get PixLink from LOR (or their VARS) It is more of a Bridge  (E1.31 -> RS485) device

[Box on Rails]

I made a decision to change out the AlfaPix boards to LOR Pixie 16 boards. Thanks for the info friends.