Colorlight i9+ LED Receiving CardHigh-Density Receiver — 64 Data Groups, J6 Connector, GPIO Expansion
Colorlight i9+ LED receiving card, the high-density member of the i-series: 64 data groups on the J6 200-pin connector, GPIO expansion, 8 SPI channels and independent RGB gamma — 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 doubles the output density of the Colorlight i9: 64 data groups (DATA1–DATA64) on the J6 200-pin connector, with six GPIO pins and dual 74HC245 output-enable drivers for the wider module chains that fine-pitch walls demand.
It keeps the i9’s signature features — independent RGB gamma adjustment and low latency — on a tan FR-4 board marked with the i9+ / V6.0 revision silkscreen.
• Interface: J6 200-pin edge connector.
• Output: 64 data groups (DATA1–DATA64); SPI×8.
• Expansion: GPIO×6; dual 74HC245 output-enable drivers.
• Features: independent RGB gamma, low latency.
• Monitoring pins: temperature, humidity, fan; RCV_BK backup signaling.
Data Groups
64 data groups (DATA1-64) on one J6 edge – double the i9 output density
200-Pin Connector
J6 200-pin edge interface with SPI, UART/I2C and monitoring pins
GPIO Expansion
Six GPIO pins plus dual 74HC245 OE drivers for wider module chains
Independent Gamma
Per-channel RGB gamma adjustment carried over from the i9
Colorlight i9+ LED Receiving Card Specifications
The official i9+ specification (V4.2.2) documents the J6 pin mapping in full. Download the datasheet PDF for the complete pin table.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | LED receiving card, J6 200-pin edge connector |
| Data Output | 64 data groups (DATA1–DATA64) per the J6 pin mapping |
| Expansion Interfaces | 8× SPI channels, UART_TX/RX with I2C_SCL/SDA, GPIO1–GPIO6 |
| Output Enable | Dual 74HC245_OE1 / 74HC245_OE2 drivers |
| Monitoring Pins | LED_TEMP, LED_HUM, LED_FAN, LED_BTN_IND, 5× Power_M monitoring |
| Backup Pins | RCV_BK1 / RCV_BK2 receiver backup signaling |
| Indicator Outputs | LED_RED / LED_GREEN / LED_BLUE |
| Key Features | Independent RGB gamma adjustment; low latency (i9-series feature set) |
| Ecosystem | J6/DDR2 footprint family; pairs with Colorlight senders and LEDVISION software |
Evidence note: pin-level facts cross-checked against the official i9+ specification V4.2.2 (J6 pin mapping). Feature facts (RGB gamma, low latency) come from the official i9-series feature documentation. Where the datasheet does not publish a parameter, the value is not stated on this page rather than borrowed from sibling models.
Why the i9+ Doubles the Data Density
64 Groups on One Edge
Wider fine-pitch modules demand more data lines per card. The i9+ carries DATA1 through DATA64 — twice the i9’s count — so fewer cards cover the same wall and daisy chains stay short.
GPIO and Dual OE Drivers
Six GPIO pins and two 74HC245 output-enable drivers give cabinet designers the control lines for smart modules, status LEDs and staged power-up sequences without an extra board.
Same Tuning Toolbox as the i9
Independent RGB gamma and low latency carry over — teams standardizing on the i-series keep one configuration workflow from the i9 to the i9+.
i9+ Card Quantity Estimation
With 64 data groups, the i9+ typically reduces the card count of fine-pitch plans that are data-limited rather than pixel-limited.
Send us your cabinet model and scan mode for a free card-count calculation.
When Should You NOT Choose the i9+?
• Your modules use 60P outputs in casting cabinets — the Colorlight i5A-905 is that form factor.
• Your plan is comfortable at 32 groups — the Colorlight i9 or i6 costs less.
• You need 1/64 scan — the i-series supports static to 1/32 scan.
The i9+ earns its price on data-limited fine-pitch plans — below that density, sibling models deliver the same features for less.
Colorlight Receiving Card Selection Tree
How to Wire the i9+ Receiving Card
The J6 edge connector carries data, power and control on one interface.
- Mount: seat the 200-pin J6 edge into the cabinet HUB board.
- Network: RJ45 daisy chain between cards.
- GPIO (optional): wire the six GPIO pins to smart-module control lines.
- Monitoring (optional): temperature, humidity and fan pins to the multifunction board.
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 — Group mapping: assign the 64 data groups to module rows.
- Step 5 — Gamma: enable independent RGB gamma and set the three curves.
- Step 6 — Verify at low brightness: check 10%/30% brightness for color casts.
- 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 How many data groups does the i9+ support?
64 data groups (DATA1 to DATA64) on the J6 200-pin connector – double the density of the i9.
Q2 What interface does the i9+ use?
The J6 200-pin edge connector, with 8 SPI channels, UART/I2C and GPIO expansion pins.
Q3 Does the i9+ support independent RGB gamma?
Yes – the per-channel RGB gamma adjustment from the i9 carries over to the i9+.
Q4 What are the GPIO pins for?
Six GPIO pins support smart-module control lines, status LEDs and staged power-up sequences.
Q5 Is the i9+ low latency?
Yes – low-latency processing is part of the i9-series feature set.
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 |
| 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 |
| Expansion | Data expansion to 32 | Data folding 1-8 | SPI x8, UART/I2C | GPIO x6, SPI x8, dual OE |
| 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 — high-density receiver | 64 data groups for data-limited fine-pitch plans |
| Colorlight i9 | Colorlight — DDR2-200 receiver | RGB gamma tuning at 32 groups |
| 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 — data-group mapping, 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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