Colorlight i9 LED Receiving Card
Colorlight i9 receiving card features superior load capacity and support for up to 32 parallel or 64 serial data channels. Its compact design makes it ideal for concise cabinets. The DDR2 SODIMM interface enables seamless integration with HUBs and display modules, supporting flexible screen design.
Overviews
Colorlight i9 not only encompasses all functionalities of mainstream receiving cards but also boasts a suite of practical and advanced features that enable high-end displays to achieve optimal video performance with breathtaking clarity. It is ideally suited for both high-end LED screen rental applications and fine-pitch fixed-installed LED screens.
| No. | Name |
| 1 | Signal indicator |
| 2 | Power indicator |
| 3 | Fixing hole |
| 4 | Connecting finger |
Key Features of Colorlight i9
● Compact size: At only 67.6×35.5 mm, the Colorlight i9 receiving card is very small. Its DDR2 memory module interface lets it plug into standard LED cabinet hubs or panel modules easily, saving space in tight installations.
● High-resolution support: The Colorlight i9 receiving card can control up to a 384×256 pixel area in full color. It handles 32 parallel RGB outputs (and can be set for 64 serial outputs), meaning one card can drive a large section of a fine-pitch screen.
● HDR and color depth: Colorlight i9 supports HDR10/HLG video and up to 30-bit color input, resulting in very high color depth. It provides up to 65,536 gray levels for smooth gradients. Advanced pixel-level calibration (14-bit precision for brightness and chromaticity) ensures uniform color and brightness across the display. There are also controls for color temperature and gamut adjustment to fine-tune the image.
● Flexible module mapping: The i9 receiving card supports arbitrary “pumping” (pixel mapping) – it can drive any row or column and any LED configuration. This makes it easy to build creative or irregular screens (even spherical or curved LED displays) without hardware changes.
● Built-in monitoring: With an optional multi-function card, Colorlight i9 receiving can report cabinet temperature and humidity (sensing –25°C to 75°C and 25–95%RH) as well as bit-error counts and power-supply voltages. It even supports a full-color LCD panel for live status readout. These monitoring features help maintain image quality and diagnose issues on-site.
● Redundancy for reliability: The i9 supports various backup modes to keep the display running. Loop (signal) backup, dual-receiver hot backup, and dual power-supply backup are all supported. For example, two Colorlight i9 receiving cards can be wired so that if one fails, its “twin” immediately takes over without interruption. This 24/7 fail-safe design improves stability for mission-critical signage.
These features combine to make Colorlight i9 a feature-rich receiving card. It’s engineered for smooth, high-contrast images, and it includes practical tools (calibration, OSD highlight, auto-rotation) to simplify maintenance. In many ways, it offers everything a modern LED display needs: a small footprint, wide compatibility, high color fidelity, and built-in fault tolerance.
Benefits of Choosing Colorlight i9
Easy Installation:
The Colorlight i9’s compact form factor and standard DDR2 interface make it simple to install in existing hub boards or unit plates. Ideal for fine-pitch and slim cabinets, it enables efficient use of space. Being plug-and-play with Colorlight sending boxes and LED modules, setup and firmware updates are quick and hassle-free.
Broad Compatibility:
Colorlight i9 receiving card supports all Colorlight sending controllers and mainstream driver ICs like PWM and Silan. It integrates easily with standard HDMI, DVI inputs (via sending cards), and uses CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet or optical fiber for data transmission up to 140–170 meters—perfect for a wide range of LED display applications.
Outstanding Visual Performance:
With HDR support, high grayscale, and 30-bit input, the i9 delivers sharp, vibrant, and color-accurate imagery. Advanced features like RGB gamma correction ensure deep blacks and smooth gradients. High refresh rates (120–240 Hz) eliminate ghosting and motion blur, ideal for video-rich content.
Reliable Operation:
Built-in diagnostics alert users to temperature or power issues. Dual-card and dual-PSU backup options enhance system reliability. These features are crucial for live concerts, rental events, and 24/7 installations where stability matters most.
Typical Applications
LED receiving cards like Colorlight i9 are used in virtually all kinds of LED screens. Common applications include indoor video walls (concert stages, conference halls, retail displays) and outdoor billboards or stadium screens.
Colorlight i9 LED display receiving card’s flexibility even allows creative uses such as curved or cylindrical displays, digital signage in transportation hubs, and showrooms. Because it supports fine-pitch panels and high frame rates, it’s often chosen for close-viewing screens and dynamic video content.
Other common uses include digital signage (menu boards, advertising panels), rental stages (large concert screens), and control rooms (monitor walls). In each case, the i9 receiving card mix of high image quality and stability makes it a suitable choice.
Details
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Comparison with Similar Models or Alternatives
Colorlight i9 sits in a family of “i-series” receiving cards. Compared to earlier models: for example, the older Colorlight i5+ card also provided 32 output groups and a 240 Hz frame rate, but it did not natively support HDR or the advanced calibration features of the i9. In practical terms, that means the Colorlight i9 can show higher dynamic range and more precise color even while staying the same tiny size.
Colorlight i9 boosts the pixel load (384×256 vs. smaller areas) for higher-density screens. (There is also a Colorlight i9+ variant that handles an even larger area (512×256) for bigger walls, but the basic i9 remains more compact and cost-effective for many applications.)
Specifications
Basic Parameters
| Control System Parameters | |
| Load Capacity | Maximum 256×1024 pixels. |
| Ethernet Port Exchange | Ethernet port changeable. |
| Display Module Compatibility | |
| Supported Chips | PWM chips, Shixin chips |
| Scan Type | Up to 128 scan lines. |
| Module Dimension | Up to 16384 pixels per data group. |
| Cable Direction | Route from left to right, from right to left, from top to bottom, from bottom to top. |
| Data Group | 32 groups of parallel RGB data and 64 groups of serial RGB data, the later can be extended to 128 groups. Data groups can be exchanged freely. |
| Data Fold | Horizontal or vertical 2~8 folds. |
| Monitoring Function (work with the module with corresponding sensor) | |
| Temperature Monitoring | Operating temperature range: -25°C~75°C. |
| Humidity Monitoring | Measuring range: 25%~95%RH. |
| Power Supply Monitoring | Operating power supply status, 2 monitoring ports available each card. |
| Fan Monitoring | Fan start or speed control can be automatically controlled with temperature monitoring. |
| Net cable Monitoring | Operating total number of packets, error packets and network quality. |
| Cabinet Monitoring | With M3, support monitoring such as cabinet door open, fan, smoke, etc. |
| Pixel-by-Pixel Calibration | |
| Brightness Calibration | Up to 14bit calibration accuracy. |
| Chromaticity Calibration | Up to 14bit calibration accuracy. |
| Other Features | |
| Redundancy | Loop redundancy, receiving card redundancy, PSU redundancy, firmware redundancy. |
| Optional Functions | Cabinet LCD display, module hot swap, prestore picture, irregular screen design, etc. |
Equipment Specifications
| Physical specifications | |
| Hardware interface | DDR2 SODIMM socket |
| Ethernet port transmission rate | 1Gb/s |
| Communication Distance | Recommended: CAT5e cable≤100m |
| Compatible with Transmission Equipment | Gigabit switch, Gigabit fiber converter, Gigabit fiber switch |
| Size | LXWXH / 67.6mm (2.7″)X35.5mm (1.4″)X4.2mm (0.2″) |
| Weight | 10g/0.02lbs, with heat sink. |
| Electrical specification | |
| Power input | DC 3.8~5.5V,0.5A |
| Rated power consumption | 2.5W |
| ESD Resistance (HBM) | 2kV |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | -25℃~75°C (-13°F~167°F) |
| Humidity | 0%RH-80%RH, no condensation |
| Storage and transport environment | |
| Temperature | -40°℃~125℃ (-40°F-257°F) |
| Humidity | 0%RH-90%RH, no condensation |
| Packing information | |
| Packing | Standard blister box, 6 cards per box, 600 cards per carton |
| Packing size | LXWXH/550.0mm(21.7″)X398.0mm(15.7″)X180.0mm(7.1″) |
| Certification | |
| *RoHS certification, EMC Class A certification, EMC needs to work with the cabinet design, please contact technical support for assistance. | |
i9 Specification V1.4.1
Colorlight i9 LED Receiver Card
