Colorlight i6 LED Receiving CardSocketed Receiving Card — 256×256 Pixels, 32 RGB Groups, DDR2 SODIMM
Colorlight i6 LED receiving card with DDR2 SODIMM socket for easy maintenance: 256×256 pixel loading, 32 groups of RGB output, 65536 gray levels, low latency, 3D support and hot backup — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED screen manufacturer for global B2B buyers.
What Is the Colorlight i6 LED Receiving Card?
The i6 LED receiving card is Colorlight’s socketed receiver: a 67.6×35.5mm board on a DDR2 SODIMM interface, so a failed card swaps in seconds without tools or re-soldering. It outputs 32 groups of RGB through its J28 connector and loads 256×256 pixels per card.
Maintenance-friendly features run deep: smart panel marking, cable detection, card-sequence auto-recognition, and hot backup with loop redundancy — the feature set field technicians ask for on long-running fixed installations.
• Loading capacity: 256×256 pixels per card; cascade region 65536×65536 px.
• Output: 32 RGB data groups through the J28 connector.
• Interface: DDR2 SODIMM socket for tool-free card swapping.
• Gray scale: 65536 levels; low latency; 3D display support.
• Monitoring: temperature, humidity, bit-error rate, 5 voltage channels, fan control.
• Size: 67.6×35.5mm, 9.5g; DC 3.3–6V, 0.5A rated, 2.5W.
Pixel Capacity
256×256 pixels per card with 65536×65536 cascade region
RGB Data Groups
32 groups of RGB output through the J28 connector
Socketed Design
DDR2 SODIMM interface – swap a failed card in seconds without tools
Low Power
DC 3.3-6V, 0.5A rated, 2.5W – 9.5g ultra-light board
Colorlight i6 LED Receiving Card Specifications
All values below are taken from the official Colorlight i6 receiving card specification (V1.2). Download the full datasheet PDF for the complete J28 pin definition.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Socketed LED receiving card (DDR2 SODIMM interface) |
| Capacity | Full-color 256×256 pixels per card |
| Cascade Region | 65536×65536 pixels; largest region cascade |
| Data Output | 32 RGB data sets; 1–8 data folding; 32-set data exchange |
| Connector | J28 DDR interface, connects to display HUB board or unit plate |
| Gray Scale | Maximum 65536 levels |
| Latency | Low latency signal processing |
| 3D Support | 3D display supported |
| Scan Modes | Static to 1/32 scan; two scan methods with refresh rate multiplier |
| Module Support | Conventional chips, PWM chips, lighting chips; 4096 pixels in any row/column; cable routing L/R/T/B; module snapshot any pumping point |
| Calibration | Auto-calibration; high-precision point-by-point brightness and chromaticity calibration; smart module coefficient storage |
| Monitoring | Cabinet temperature (-25°C~75°C), humidity (20%~95%), bit-error monitoring, 5 supply-voltage channels, fan rotation control, full-color LCD panel support |
| Backup | Receiver card backup and power supply backup; loop backup and double sender backup; proprietary redundant firmware backup |
| Maintenance | Smart panel marking; cable detection; auto-recognition of card sequence |
| Shaped Screens | Freeform, spherical and creative displays via data arbitrary offset |
| Communication Distance | UTP ≤140m; CAT6 ≤170m; optic fiber unrestricted; compatible with gigabit switch, fiber transceiver, optical switch |
| Power | DC 3.3V–6V; rated current 0.5A; rated power 2.5W |
| Size / Weight | 67.6×35.5mm; 9.5g |
| Operating Temp | -25°C to +75°C; storage -50°C to +125°C; body static resistance 2KV |
Evidence note: all figures cross-checked against the official Colorlight i6 specification V1.2 (www.colorlightinside.com, 2017/03/18). Pin definitions follow the J28 table in the datasheet.
Why the i6 Socket Design Changes Maintenance Economics
Tool-Free Card Swaps
A failed receiver on a fixed install normally means a technician visit, a screwdriver and careful connector work. The DDR2 SODIMM socket turns the swap into a 10-second pull-and-push — the smart panel marking then tells you exactly which card to replace.
Cable Detection Before the Screen Lights
The card checks cable continuity and reports faults through the monitoring system. Installers find broken ribbons during commissioning, not after the customer spots dead rows.
Hot Backup That Keeps the Show On
Loop backup, double sender backup and redundant firmware mean a single failure does not take the wall dark — the feature set rental and control-room clients specifically ask for.
i6 Pixel Capacity Calculator: How Many Cards for Your Screen?
Each card loads 256×256 pixels. Run the division before ordering, then verify against cabinet layout.
Example 2: a 1280×512 wall = 655,360 px → 10 cards by pixel count — final quantity must also respect cabinet resolution, scan mode, RGB data groups and port allocation; pixel division is the theoretical lower bound only.
Send us your cabinet model and scan mode for a free card-count calculation.
When Should You NOT Choose the i6?
• You need 60P outputs for casting aluminum mini cabinets — the Colorlight i5A-905 is built for that form factor.
• You need 64 data groups — the Colorlight i9+ doubles the i6’s output groups.
• You need independent RGB gamma adjustment — that arrives with the i9 series.
• You run 1/64 scan modules — the i6 supports static to 1/32 scan.
The i6 wins on maintenance economics for socketed installs — outside that, the rest of the i-series covers the job.
Colorlight Receiving Card Selection Tree
How to Wire the i6 Receiving Card
The socketed card slots into the cabinet’s HUB board — two connections and it is on air.
- Mount: insert the card into the DDR2 SODIMM socket, fixed hole for vibration resistance.
- Network: RJ45 daisy chain between cards; ports are exchangeable.
- Power: DC 3.3–6V through the socket.
- Monitoring (optional): multifunction card connection for temperature, humidity, voltage and fan control.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
i6 Setup with LEDVISION — Step by Step
The i6 is configured inside Colorlight’s LEDVISION software as part of the full control system.
- Step 1 — Install LEDVISION from Colorlight’s official site and connect the sender.
- Step 2 — Detect: LEDVISION auto-recognizes the receiver card sequence.
- Step 3 — Screen setting: cabinet files, module layout, scan mode.
- Step 4 — Data folding: 1–8 folding to raise refresh rate where needed.
- Step 5 — Calibration: auto-calibration plus point-by-point brightness and chromaticity.
- Step 6 — Monitoring check: verify temperature, humidity and bit-error telemetry.
- Step 7 — Backup: save configuration and rely on redundant firmware backup for swaps.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
i6 Common Issues & Diagnostic Procedures
Straight answers from our support engineers’ most frequent Colorlight i6 tickets.
Q1 How many pixels can the i6 control?
256×256 pixels per card within a cascade region of 65536×65536 pixels, with 32 RGB data groups.
Q2 What is the DDR2 SODIMM interface for?
The socketed design lets technicians swap a failed card in seconds without tools – the maintenance feature fixed installations ask for.
Q3 Does the i6 support backup?
Yes – receiver card backup, power supply backup, loop backup, double sender backup, and redundant firmware backup on the card.
Q4 What monitoring does the i6 provide?
Cabinet temperature (-25 to 75 degrees C), humidity (20-95%), bit-error rate, five supply-voltage channels and fan rotation control.
Q5 Does the i6 support 3D displays?
Yes, 3D display is supported per the official specification.
Q6 How far can the network cable run?
UTP up to 140m, CAT6 up to 170m, optic fiber unrestricted.
Colorlight Receiving Card Comparison: i5A-905 vs i6 vs i9 vs i9+
Four i-series receivers cover different cabinet form factors. Data below comes from each model’s official specification.
| Parameter | i5A-905 | i6 | i9 | i9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Mini 60P board (137×48mm) | DDR2 SODIMM socket (67.6×35.5mm) | J28 DDR2-200 connector | J6 200-pin connector |
| Capacity | 256×256 px (col to 1024) | 256×256 px | 256×256 px class | Higher-capacity (64 data groups) |
| Data Groups | 16 RGBR’ / 24 RGB | 32 RGB | 32 RGB | 64 data groups |
| Refresh | Up to 16000Hz static | High refresh, low latency | Low latency | Low latency |
| Monitoring | Temp/humidity/smoke/relay | Temp/humidity/voltage/fan/bit-error | Temp/humidity/fan pins | Temp/humidity/fan pins |
| Casting aluminum mini cabinets | Socketed maintenance-friendly installs | SODIMM-based fine-pitch screens | High data-group density walls |
i6 Alternatives: Colorlight vs NovaStar
| Product | Brand / Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Colorlight i6 | Colorlight — socketed receiver | Tool-free maintenance, 32 RGB groups |
| Colorlight i5A-905 | Colorlight — mini 60P receiver | Casting aluminum mini cabinets |
| NovaStar MRV208 | NovaStar — general receiver | Universal 4-layer redundancy architecture |
| NovaStar DH7508 | NovaStar — 8x HUB75E receiver | Small-card sync installs with HUB75E |
Excel LED Configuration Support for the i6
Excelled supplies the i6 pre-configured with your cabinet files — scan mode, data folding, calibration and monitoring parameters are bench-tested before shipping. Send us your cabinet model and module type, and our engineers return a configuration file plus a card-count calculation. We also stock matching LED control systems and senders.
Colorlight i6 LED Receiving Card is available now from Excelled — your trusted partner for LED control systems and complete display solutions. Every card ships pre-configured, bench-tested, and backed by our global warranty and engineering support team.
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