Colorlight i9 LED Receiving CardDDR2-200 Receiver — 32 RGB Groups, Independent RGB Gamma, Low Latency
Colorlight i9 LED receiving card with the J28 DDR2-200 interface: 32 RGB data groups, independent RGB gamma adjustment, low-latency processing and firmware upgrades without power restart — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED screen manufacturer for global B2B buyers.
What Is the Colorlight i9 LED Receiving Card?
The i9 LED receiving card is the gamma-tuning generation of the Colorlight i-series. Built on the J28 DDR2-200 connector, it carries 32 RGB data groups plus SPI, UART/I2C and monitoring pins on one 200-pin edge — the same ecosystem footprint as the i6, with three flagship features: independent RGB gamma adjustment, low latency, and firmware upgrade without power restart.
Independent RGB gamma means the red, green and blue channels are tuned separately instead of one shared curve — the correction step installers use to remove color casts at low brightness on fine-pitch screens.
• Interface: J28 DDR2-200 200-pin connector.
• Output: 32 RGB data groups; SPI×8; UART/I2C.
• Features: independent RGB gamma adjustment, low latency.
• Firmware: upgrade without power restart.
• Monitoring pins: temperature, humidity, fan control; RCV_BK backup pins.
RGB Data Groups
32 RGB groups plus 8 SPI channels on the J28 edge connector
Independent Gamma
Red, green and blue tuned on separate gamma curves for clean low-brightness color
DDR2-200 Interface
200-pin DDR2 edge connector matching the i-series ecosystem footprint
Restart-Free Firmware
Firmware upgrades apply without power-cycling the screen
Colorlight i9 LED Receiving Card Specifications
The official i9 specification (V1.4.1) documents the J28 pin mapping in full; feature claims below are taken from the official specification and the product’s official feature diagrams. Download the datasheet PDF for the complete pin table.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | LED receiving card, J28 DDR2-200 interface (200-pin edge connector) |
| Data Output | 32 RGB data groups (LED_R1–R32 / G / B) per the J28 pin mapping |
| Expansion Interfaces | 8× SPI channels (SCK/SDI/CS/SDO), UART_TX/RX with I2C_SCL/SDA |
| Monitoring Pins | LED_TEMP (temperature), LED_HUM (humidity), LED_FAN (fan control), LED_BTN_IND, 5× Power_M monitoring |
| Backup Pins | RCV_BK1 / RCV_BK2 (receiver backup signaling) |
| Indicator Outputs | LED_RED / LED_GREEN / LED_BLUE status pins |
| Key Features | Independent RGB gamma adjustment; low latency; firmware upgrade without power restart |
| Ecosystem | Same J28/DDR2 footprint family as the i6; pairs with Colorlight senders and LEDVISION configuration software |
Evidence note: pin-level facts cross-checked against the official i9 specification V1.4.1 (J28 pin mapping). Feature facts (RGB gamma, low latency, restart-free firmware) are taken from the official specification’s feature diagrams. Where the datasheet does not publish a parameter (e.g. per-card pixel capacity), the value is not stated on this page rather than borrowed from sibling models.
Why the i9 Adds Independent RGB Gamma
Three Curves Instead of One
A shared gamma curve corrects brightness but leaves color casts. The i9 tunes red, green and blue independently — the tool that fixes magenta-shifted shadows on fine-pitch cabinets without touching module hardware.
Low Latency for Live Feeds
Low-latency processing keeps the card suitable for control rooms and live events where every frame of lag is visible against the source.
Firmware Without Downtime
Upgrading most receivers means power-cycling the whole chain. The i9 applies firmware upgrades without power restart — the difference between a 2-minute maintenance window and a full screen outage on a live site.
i9 Card Quantity Estimation
The i9 shares the i-series data-group architecture; sizing follows the same three-step rule as any receiving card plan.
Send us your cabinet model and scan mode for a free card-count calculation with your receiving card plan.
When Should You NOT Choose the i9?
• 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 output groups.
• You prioritize monitoring depth (bit-error, 5 voltage channels) — the Colorlight i6 documents that set explicitly.
• You need 1/64 scan — the i-series supports static to 1/32 scan.
The i9 earns its place when gamma tuning and low latency matter — outside that, sibling models cover the job.
Colorlight Receiving Card Selection Tree
How to Wire the i9 Receiving Card
The J28 edge connector carries data, power and monitoring on one interface — the same socket pattern as the i6.
- Mount: seat the 200-pin J28 edge into the cabinet HUB board.
- Network: RJ45 daisy chain between cards.
- Monitoring (optional): temperature, humidity and fan pins to the multifunction board.
- Backup (optional): RCV_BK1/BK2 wiring for receiver backup signaling.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
i9 Setup with LEDVISION — Step by Step
The i9 is configured inside Colorlight’s LEDVISION software as part of the full control system.
- Step 1 — Install LEDVISION and connect the sender.
- Step 2 — Detect: LEDVISION finds the card chain automatically.
- Step 3 — Screen setting: cabinet files, module layout, scan mode.
- Step 4 — Gamma: enable independent RGB gamma adjustment and set the three curves.
- Step 5 — Verify at low brightness: check 10%/30% brightness for color casts.
- Step 6 — Firmware: apply upgrades without power restart.
- Step 7 — Backup: save the configuration file for field replacement.
i9 Common Issues & Diagnostic Procedures
Straight answers from our support engineers’ most frequent Colorlight i9 tickets.
Q1 What interface does the i9 use?
The J28 DDR2-200 edge connector – a 200-pin interface carrying 32 RGB data groups, 8 SPI channels, UART/I2C and monitoring pins.
Q2 What is independent RGB gamma adjustment?
Red, green and blue channels are tuned on separate gamma curves instead of one shared curve – the correction for color casts at low brightness on fine-pitch screens.
Q3 Can the i9 firmware be upgraded without restarting?
Yes. Firmware upgrades apply without power restart, avoiding screen downtime during maintenance.
Q4 Does the i9 support monitoring?
Temperature, humidity and fan control pins are provided on the connector, plus receiver backup signaling.
Q5 Is the i9 low latency?
Yes – low-latency processing makes it suitable for live feeds and control rooms.
Q6 Which software configures the i9?
Colorlight LEDVISION, as part of the full Colorlight control system.
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 |
| RGB Gamma | Brightness + chromaticity calib | Auto + point-by-point calib | Independent RGB gamma | Independent RGB gamma |
| 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 | Gamma tuning + low latency | High data-group density walls |
i9 Alternatives: Colorlight vs NovaStar
| Product | Brand / Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Colorlight i9 | Colorlight — DDR2-200 receiver | RGB gamma tuning, low latency |
| Colorlight i6 | Colorlight — socketed receiver | Tool-free maintenance, documented monitoring |
| NovaStar MRV208 | NovaStar — general receiver | Universal 4-layer redundancy architecture |
| NovaStar DH7508 | NovaStar — 8x HUB75E receiver | Small-card sync installs |
Excel LED Configuration Support for the i9
Excelled supplies the i9 pre-configured with your cabinet files — scan mode, RGB gamma curves and firmware 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 i9 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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