M-elec Mirage series User manual

Solar area lights

The Mirage series is the latest generation of high powered solar

area lights from M-Elec. With up to 100% brighter output and an

impressive 200lm/W efficacy across the range, the Mirage series

features true LiFePO4 battery technology and advanced PWM

solar charging to deliver continuous shining performance from

dusk till dawn. The smart remote allows effortless set up of motion

and dimming operation modes to maximise performance. Mirage

solar area lights also include a fully adjustable 80 x 150 degree

beam and slip fit pole mount bracket making installation fast and

final adjustments easy.

• 200lm/W efficacy

• LifePO4 battery technology

• Built in solar panel with advanced PWM solar charging

• Adjustable light module & mounting bracket

• Intergrated motion sensor

*1 year for battery

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 

  

Total power consumed 8W  

Power supply 17W Solar panel, 5.8AH LiFePO4 battery 36W Solar panel, 17.4AH LiFePO4 battery 54W Solar panel, 29AH LiFePO4 battery

Run time (full power)   

Lumen Output   

Efﬁcacy 

Color Temperature 5000K

CRI 

Beam angle 80X150 (H X V)

Light module tilt ±40°

Charge time 7hrs

Dimmable Yes, via remote

Average life 

LED Chip brand 

LED Test 

Temperature range 

IP rating 

Mounting method 

Compliance 

Construction 

Kit includes 

Net weight     

Dimensions (LxWxH)   

Warranty 

year warranty

*1 year for battery

Solar area lights

The Mirage series is the latest generation of high powered solar

area lights from M-Elec. With up to 100% brighter output and an

impressive 200lm/W efﬁcacy across the range, the Mirage series

features true LiFePO4 battery technology and advanced PWM

solar charging to deliver continuous shining performance from

dusk till dawn. The smart remote allows effortless set up of motion

and dimming operation modes to maximise performance. Mirage

solar area lights also include a fully adjustable 80 x 150 degree

beam and slip ﬁt pole mount bracket making installation fast and

ﬁnal adjustments easy.

• 200lm/W efﬁcacy

• LiFePO4 battery technology

• Built in solar panel with advanced PWM solar charging

• Programmable operating modes via remote

• Adjustable light module & mounting bracket

• Integrated motion sensor

MLMSL8W MLMSL20W MLMSL30W

Total power con-

sumed: 8W 20W30W

Power supply: 17W Solar panel, AH LiFePO4 battery 36W Solar panel, 17.4AH LiFePO4 battery 54W Solar panel, 29AH LiFePO4 battery

Run time (full power): 7 hrs 9 hrs 10 hrs

Lumen output: 1600lm 4000lm 6000lm

Dimensions: L 500mm | W 290mm | H 80mm L 660mm | W 420mm | H 94mm L 900mm | W 420mm | H 94mm

Net weight: 6.6kg 11kg 14.8kg

Colour temperature: 5000K

CCT: Single CCT

CRI: 70+

Efﬁcacy: 200lm/W

Beam angle: 80 x 150 H x V

Charge time: 7 hrs

Dimmable: Yes, via remote

Warranty: 5 Years warranty * 1 year for battery

Life: 50000hrs** (LED), up to 2000 cycles

(battery)

LED chip brand: Lumileds 5050

Body: Black

Mounting method: 4564mm slip ﬁt adjustable pole mount

Light module tilt: ± 40°

Temperature range: 0° to 65°C

IP rating: IP65

LED tests: LM80

Accessories: Additional remote (ML-MSLRM)

Material type: Cast aluminium body, pc lens, stainless

ﬁttings

Compliance: CISPR15 (EMC), UN38.3, Level 12 wind test,

EN 6059823:2003 + A1:2011

Kit includes: Solar light, instructions, remote control,

slip ﬁt adjustable bracket

754mm

80mm

185mm

290mm

876mm

100mm

280mm

420mm

1154mm

120mm

280mm

420mm

*LiFePO4 solar battery & remote - 1 year warranty

**Average life is calculated on expected average lifespan

500mm 660mm

900mm

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product information

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Pre-installation notes:

• The average full sun exposure period in the installation location

should be above 3.5 hrs per day in order to ensure a normal

battery function

• Always install the solar light in a position with the solar panel

facing the equator for charging optimisation (north in southern

hemisphere).

• For best results, adjust tilt to at least 15 degrees for northern

states and up to 35 degrees for southern states. This helps with

charging optimisation and self cleaning.

• Ensure the angle of the solar panel is adjusted to capture the

most sun and is away from shade where possible.

Pre-installation checks & tests:

• Please make sure you conduct these tests and checks before

mounting the solar light.

• 

• 

• 

• If the red indicator light within the sensor is illuminated, cover

the panel and check if the solar light turns on (normally within 1

minute).

• If the green indicator light within the sensor is illuminated instead



are not included in each box but are available upon request. It

may require a few hours to charge the inbuilt battery.

• 

below.

• We highly recommend charging all solar lights before installation

for a minimum of 4 hours before installation to ensure maximum

operation, particularly in times of minimal sunlight or areas of



• To ensure battery life, the solar lights should be charged every 3

months when unused.

• Ensure the pole or mounting surface you are installing the solar

light on is suitable for mounting the weight and wind effects on

the solar light.

Red light Greenlight

Slow blinking  Lit Battery >10%

Lit Fully charged Slow blinking Battery <10%

Fast blinking Error





 Light module

Sensor

Installation:

1. 

2. Install the bracket onto the light and adjust the angle to suit the

installation (15-35 degrees recommended in instructions above).

3. 



control. The default setting is induction mode 40%-100%.

4. Mount the solar light to the pole securely and adjust the LED

module angle to suit the installation.

Remote control operation & settings:

1. ON/OFF



disabled).

 

To sync the remote control with the light, press and release the

button. To test, press it once. After 10 seconds of test mode, the light

goes back to the previous mode.

 

This mode allows a constant 40% brightness (from dusk to dawn)

unless motion is detected and then increases to 100% output for 120

seconds.

4. 

This mode allows a constant 20% brightness (from dusk to dawn)

unless motion is detected and then increases to 80% brightness for

30 seconds. This mode increases the run time of the light and is very

helpful for areas with decreased charging time frames.

“ON/OFF” Working/Standby key

Induction mode Suitable for areas and seasons with short sunshine time

Time control mode Suitable for areas and seasons with long sunshine time

Constant brightness mode Suitable for areas and seasons with long sunshine time

Test mode: Test the function of the product is normal

MPPT - DCLi controller LED indications and Faults & Alarms

Red indicator：：

1. Under charging, the red light flashing slowly

2. Full charged, the red light stay lit

3. charge fault, the red light flashing quickly

Green indicator：：

1. Battery power more than 10%, the green light stay lit

2. Battery power less than 10%, the green light flash slowly

Mode switching indication of remote control:

The light module will flash twice when the light fixture received the signal from remote control

last 2 minutes when it was triggered

8W:Light last 9.5 hours

20W:Light last 10 hours

30W:Light last 12 hours

8W:Light last 13.5 hours

20W:Light last 14 hours

30W:Light last 17 hours

8W:Light last 23.5 hours

20W:Light last 25 hours

30W:Light last 30 hours

light module

Red and green indicator



Induction mode

40% - 100%

Sync/test

Induction mode

20% - 80%

Time conrol

mode A

Time conrol

mode B



100%



70%



40%

Timer disabled

Timer mode 8H

Timer mode 4H

1. ON/OFF

Turn the light ON or OFF (when turned OFF solar charging is disabled).

2. Sync/test

To sync the remote control with the light, press and release the button. To test,

press it once. After 10 seconds of test mode, the light goes back to the previous

mode.

3. Induction mode 40% - 100%

This mode allows a constant 40% brightness (from dusk to dawn) unless motion is

detected and then increases to 100% output for 120 seconds.

4. Induction mode 20% - 80%

This mode allows a constant 20% brightness (from dusk to dawn) unless motion

is detected and then increases to 80% brightness for 30 seconds. This mode

increases the run time of the light and is very helpful for areas with decreased

charging time frames.

5. Time control mode A

This mode is a time based control mode. After dusk the first 0.5 hr is at 70%

brightness, the following 3 hrs is at 100% brightness, the following 1 hr is at 70%

brightness, the following 1hr is at 50% brightness, and then the final 5.5 hrs or until

dawn it is at 20% brightness.

6. Time control mode B

This mode is the second time based control mode. After dusk the first 0.5 hr is at

70% brightness, the following 3 hrs is at 100% brightness, the following 1 hr is at

70% brightness, the following 1 hr is at 50% brightness, the following 4.5 hrs is at

20% brightness and the final 1hr it is at 100% brightness.

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION!

• The average full sun exposure period in the installation location should be

above 3.5 hrs per day in order to ensure a normal battery function.

• Always install the solar light in a position with the solar panel facing the equator

for charging optimisation (north in southern hemisphere).

• For best results, adjust tilt to at least 15 degrees for northern states and up to

35 degrees for southern states. This helps with charging optimisation and self

cleaning.

• Ensure the angle of the solar panel is adjusted to capture the most sun and is

away from shade where possible.

• Please make sure you conduct these tests and checks before mounting the

solar light.

• Remove the security plug from the remote control.

• Press the ON/OFF button on the remote control.

• Check that the red indicator light within the sensor is illuminated.

• If the red indicator light within the sensor is illuminated, cover the panel and

check if the solar light turns on (normally within 1 minute).

• If the red indicator light within the sensor is not illuminated, use a charger

to charge the inbuilt battery. Chargers are not included in each box but are

available upon request. It may require a few hours to charge the inbuilt battery.

• Before installation ensure battery is charged. Reference diagram below.

• We highly recommend charging all solar lights before installation for a minimum

of 4 hours before installation to ensure maximum operation, particularly in times

of minimal sunlight or areas of limited sunlight. (lights need to be ON to enable

solar charging)

• To ensure battery life, the solar lights should be charged every 3 months when

unused.

• Ensure the pole or mounting surface you are installing the solar light on is

suitable for mounting the weight and wind effects on the solar light.

1. Remove the light and bracket from the box.

2. Install the bracket onto the light and adjust the angle to suit the installation (15-

35 degrees recommended in instructions above).

3. Use the remote control to set the operation mode. The light module will flash

twice when receiving signal from the remote control. The default setting is

induction mode 40%-100%.

4. Mount the solar light to the pole securely and adjust the LED module angle to

suit the installation.

Red light Green light

Slow blinking Charging Lit Battery >10%

Lit Fully charged Slow blinking Battery <10%

Fast blinking Error

ON/OFF Sync/test

Constant mode 100%Constant mode 70%

Induction mode

40% - 100%

Induction mode

20% - 80%

Constant mode 40%Timer disabled

Time control

mode A Time control

mode B

Timer mode 4 hours Timer mode 8 hours

Sensor Charging point

DC 14.6 V 3.75 A MAX

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Pre-installation notes

Pre-installation checks & tests

Installation

Remote control operation & settings

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Remote control operation & settings continued

5. Time control mode A



hr is at 70% brightness, the following 3 hrs is at 100% brightness,

the following 1 hr is at 70% brightness, the following 1hr is at 50%



brightness.