Primary & Secondary Nodes

• Primary nodes (NP50 and Q60) create and distribute the Sequential Node Network through multiple Nexus Link Channels.
• Secondary nodes (FP12, LS10, and LS30) sequentially expand the existing network by tapping into active Nexus Link channels.
• First, install your primary nodes and double-check to make sure all power and data requirements are met before proceeding.
• NP50 and Q60 both require an internal USB 2.0 and 6-pin PCIe power to function properly (Note Q60 also needs a PWM header)
• Now, go ahead and connect your secondary nodes using the appropriate Nexus Link Type-C or Type-M channels.
• There are limitations on how many devices can be sequentially connected due to power restrictions managed by AmpScale. 

Nexus Link AmpScale

AmpScale is a real-time algorithm that monitors the amount of system network devices and protects controllers from over-current. It automatically recalculates and distributes the available current across active Nexus Link channels for expanded power delivery.

If AmpScale detects the following conditions, the corresponding status LEDs will be displayed on Q60 and NP50: 

Please Note: Firmware not only displays the warning status via the HYTE Logo LEDs but also notifies Nexus to issue UI notices via software. 

Maximum Current and Limits of Each Device

• The total maximum input for Q60 is 15A. From that, 0.8A/12V is taken up by the dual harmonic pumps, leaving us with 14.2A/12V of current across the two ports. Port 1 has a maximum current of 8A/12V, and Port 2 has a maximum current of 6.4A/12V. The sum of the two ports cannot exceed
  14.2A/12V. Port 1 can support up to 18 connected devices, whereas the number supported by Port 2 will vary depending on the current requirements of the connected devices.

Please Note: Of the 14.2A capacity across both ports, Port 2 will always reserve 1.6A to power the included FP12 fans @3,000RPM. (0.8A each x 2 fans = 1.6A)
Connected devices that exceed either the port or total maximum current will be deactivated in sequence.

• The total maximum input for NP50 is 15A. The maximum current of each port is 8A/12V, and the sum of the 3 ports cannot exceed 15A. Port 1 and Port 2 can both support up to 18 connected devices, whereas the number supported by Port 3 will vary depending on the current requirements of the connected devices. For RGB strips, each port supports up to 249 LEDs @30FPS, which is equivalent to about 4x LS30 strips (62x4 = 248/2.4A) or 12x LS10 strips (20x12 = 240/2.4A).

Please Note: Connected devices that exceed either the port or total maximum current will be deactivated in sequence.

• FP12 @1,000RPM = 0.1A/12V
• FP12 @2,000RPM = 0.2A/12V
• FP12 @3,000RPM = 0.8A/12V
• LS10 set to white @100% brightness = 0.2A/12V (20 ARGB LEDs per strip)
• LS30 set to white @100% brightness = 0.6A/12V (62 ARGB LEDs per strip)

Nexus Link Setup Examples

Q60

• Q60 Port 1 will prioritize supporting up to 18 devices. If the current exceeds 8A, all devices beyond the limit of 18 will be disabled.
• 1st Example of 18 devices: 4x LS30 with white LEDs @100% brightness + 14x FP12 fans @3,000 RPM = 0.6A x 4 + 0.8A x 14 = 13.6A >8A limit. AmpScale recalculates & redistributes the available current, reducing the maximum fan speed to 2,000 RPM = 0.6A x 4 + 0.2A x 14 = 5.2A < 8A limit.
• 2nd Example of 18 devices: 18x FP12 fans @ 3,000 RPM = 0.8A x 18 = 14.4A > 8A limit. AmpScale recalculates & redistributes the available current, reducing the maximum fan speed to 2,000 RPM = 0.2A x 18 = 3.6A < 8A limit
• 3rd Example of 18 devices: 12x LS10 with white LEDs @100% brightness + 6x FP12 fans @3,000 RPM = 0.2A x 12 + 0.8A x 6 = 7.2 A < 8A limit.
• Q60 Port 2 will use the remaining current to drive connected devices. Remember that Port 2 will always reserve 1.6A to power the included FP12 fans @3,000 RPM (0.8A each x 2 fans = 1.6A) Devices that exceed the remaining available current (15A - 0.8A - Port 1 - 1.6A) Will be deactivated in sequence.
• Please note: When OCP is triggered, AmpScale will always prioritize running light strips at full power and will limit fan speeds as a result. 

NP50

• NP50 Port 1 will prioritize supporting 18 devices. If the current exceeds 8A, all devices beyond the limit of 18 will be disabled
• Please see Q60 examples 1-3 with 18 devices to understand Port 1 functionality of NP50, as they are both the same
• NP50 Port 2 will use the remaining current (15A - Port 1) to prioritize driving up to 18 connected devices. The rules are the same as Port 1
• NP50 Port 3 will use the remaining current after Ports 1 & 2 to drive connected devices. Since there may not be much current left, devices that exceed the remaining available current (15A - Port 1 - Port 2) will be deactivated in sequence
• NP50 also supports a port for traditional fans. Since these are not HYTE smart devices, the NP50 will not be able to automatically determine the number of devices connected via this port. As a result, the 15A of total available current for Ports 1-3 will be reduced by the amount of power drawn from the devices connected to this port
• Please Note: When OCP is triggered, AmpScale will always prioritize running light strips at full power and will limit fan speeds as a result