MegaLite Disco DMX-512 User manual

USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
Safety Information……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Main Power Connection…………………………………………………………………………………..5
DMX-512 Connection…………………………………………………………………...……………...... 5
Installation…………….............................................................................................................5
Operation………………............................................................................................................6
Cleaning & Maintenance...............................................................................................7
Parts List...............................................................................................................................7

Check that the unit has not been damaged during transport
Protection Against Fire
1. Maintain a minimum of 2 foot distance from any type of flame.
3. Replace fuse only with the specified type and rating.
4. Do Not install the unit to close to a heat source.
5. Make sure cable are properly secured.
6. Maximum surface operating temperature 80ºC.
Protection Against Fire
1. Disconnect power before servicing.
2. For connection to main power supply proceed to page 5.
3. This unit must be earthed. (electronically grounded)
4. This product is intended for indoor use only.
5. To prevent risk of fire or shock , do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
Protection Against Mechanical Hazards
1. Use quality clamps or bolts when positioning unit.
2. Do not open unit while it is on, risk of electrical shock.
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Specifications
Part Numbers
Fixture
MC1010–Disco Splitter
Mechanical Specifications
Fixture Packaged for Shipping
Size: 19” x 1.75” x 6”
Weight: 6 lb
Size: 20” x 7.5” x 3”
Weight: 7 lbs
Disco USB interface inside
Input DMX Connections: Front and Rear 3-pin & 5 Pin XLR connectors
Output DMX Connectors: 4 output / 3-pin & 5 Pin XLR connectors
Power Connection: IEC power connection to Edison
Fastening System: 1U Rack Mountable Front or Back & wall mountable
Electrical Specifications
Disco USB Interface connectedly internally to splitter input
Electronic isolation between input & output
Electronic isolation between output and output
Terminator button for last unit
Power indicator
Signal indicator
Power Consumption: 110V-60 Hz
19”
1.75”/1U
17.38”
6”

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Main Power Connection
Caution!
1. Do not connect fixture to a dimmer system.
2. This unit must be earthed. (electronically grounded)
3. Replace fuse only with the specified type and rating.
The occupation of the connection-cable is as follows:
110V Connection
Cable (USA) Cable (EU) Pin Connection
Black Brown
White
Green
Light Blue
Yellow/Green
Live
Neutral
Ground
L
N
Installation
The Disco Splitter can be rack mounted from the front or back or wall mounted. For wall mount, remove the rack ears on the
front panel and screw them on the side panels. For rear mounting remove the rack ears from the front and mount them on the
rear panels
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DMX-512 Connection
The Mega Splitter is a DMX signal amplifier and distributor. The unit allows you to split a DMX signal into four separate signal
outputs. Also it boost your DMX signal for extensive cable runs between DMX lighting fixtures
DMX—input DMX—output
1. Shield
2. Signal (-)
3. Signal (+) 1
2
3
1
3
2 1
3
2
5
4 4
5
4. Not Used
5. Not Used

Operation
2. After software has been installed connect via USB cable (included in package). to the front of the Enlighten Splitter. Turn the
Enlighten Splitter power on. The Red LED’s on channel 1 through 4 indicate there is power present. When the Green LED are
flashing that indicated that the outputs are sending DMX signal.
2. Use the four output channels to send
DMX signal to your DMX fixture. (You
can use ether the 3 or 5 pin XLR con-
nection).
1. Upload your software into the computer. Software is located inside the USB Storage device (included in package). You can
also use this device to store your show. The most current version of the Enlighten Software can be downloaded from the Mega-
Lite website at www.mega-lite.com
or
Caution!
Do not connect a second DMX controller to the DMX input
while the Computer is connected via the USB.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Installation Maintenance: The operator has to make sure that the unit is operating safely and has the installations and electron-
ics checked by an expert every 2 years.
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
1) All screws used for installing the device or part of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded.
2) There must not be any deformations on the housing, fixation and installation spots (ceiling, suspension, trussing).
3) The power supply cables must not show any damages, material fatigue (e.g. porous cables) or sediments. Further instruc-
tions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any safety problems have to
be removed.
Caution Danger to life!
Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!
Note: There is no serviceable parts inside the device except for the LED’s. Maintenance and service operations are to be carried
out by authorized dealers.
Replacing the fuse: Only replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
Replacing the power cable: If the power cable of this device becomes damaged, it has to be replaced by authorized dealers only
In order to avoid hazards.
Should you have further questions , please contact your dealer.
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Parts List
MC1060-ts Terminator Switch
MC1060-ps Power Switch
MC1060-pc Power Connection
MC1060-mpcb Main PCB Card
MC1060-xlr3m 3 Pin XLR Male
MC1060—xlr3f 3 Pin XLR Female
MC1060-xlr5m 5 Pin XLR Male
MC1060-xlr5f 5 Pin XLR Female
07-PCBINTER USB Interface

Mega-Lite
5718 Kenwick St
San Antonio, TX 78238
Ph 210-684-2600 Fax [phone]
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