MegaLite iCandy Q18 7230 User manual

USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
Safety Information…………………………………………………………..…………………….3
Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………...4
Main Power Connection………………………………………………………………………….5
DMX-512 Connection…………………………………………………………………...………..5
Main Control Menu..............................................................................................................6
DMX Profile.........................................................................................................................7
Rigging the Fixture……………………………………………………………………………….10
Cleaning & Maintenance....................................................................................................10
Parts List............................................................................................................................10

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Check that the unit has not been damaged during transport
Protection Against Fire
1. Maintain a minimum of 1 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 140º.
Protection Against Electrical 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 fixture must not be left on for long periods of time.
Protection Against Mechanical Hazards
1. Use safety chain when hanging unit.
2. Use quality clamps or bolts when positioning unit
3. Do not open unit while it is on, risk of electrical shock.
Ingress Protection
IP 65
Check that the unit has not been damaged during transport
Protection Against Fire
1. Maintain a minimum of 1 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 140º.
Protection Against Electrical 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 fixture must not be left on for long periods of time.
Protection Against Mechanical Hazards
1. Use safety chain when hanging unit.
2. Use quality clamps or bolts when positioning unit
3. Do not open unit while it is on, risk of electrical shock.
The IP rating is commonly expressed as IP (Ingress Protection) is followed by 2 numbers (i.e. 65)
where the numbers define the fixture rating. The first number indicates the size of a particle that can
enter the fixture.. The second number indicates the extent of protection against water entering the
fixture. An IP65 rating in this fixture indicates that dust particles can not enter the fixture. And there is
protection against powerful water spray from entering the fixture from any direction.

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7230– iCandy Q18
Mechanical Specifications
Fixture Packaging
Size: 39.75” x 3.12” x 4.25”
Weight: 6lb
Size: 42.25” x 6.25” x 5.25”
Weight: 7.5lb
Electrical Specifications
Protocol: DMX 512
DMX Modes: 6 Channel Modes
Mode 1 4 Channel R,G,B,W
Mode 2 54 Channel R,G,B X 18
Mode 3 72 Channel R,G,B,W X 18
Mode 4 18 Channel W X18
Mode 5 8 Channel Dimmer, R,G,B,W, Strobe, Macro, Macro Speed
Mode 6 10 Channel Dimmer, R,G,B,W, Strobe, Macro, Macro Speed, Color Controlled Macro, Macro Speed
Control Options: Display preset setting
Control & Programming
DMX Connectors: Seetronic 3 pin XLR Connection
IP 67 connectors in and out
Power connection: Nema 5-15 to Linoya LY176 UL
IP 68 connector in and out (included cover)
Thermal: Maximum ambient temperature 104°
Maximum surface temperature 140°
Fastening System: Sliding Mounts
Display: Digital
Lens Angle: 110º
IP Rating: IP 65
LED Quantity: 18 Quad Color LED’s Red, Green, Blue, Warm White
LED Watts: .5W
LED Lifetime: *40 to 80 thousand hours average
Refresh Rate: 6000 Hz
Power Input Voltage: 110V-240 50/60 Hz
Ballast: Electronic auto switching
Power Consumption: Watts: 6
Amps: .10
Connectivity: Able to connect consecutively 50 units @110V
Part Numbers
39.75”
Technical Information
1.25”
3.12”
4.25”
* Average expected LED life per LED manufacture

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Caution!
1. Do not connect fixture to a dimmer system.
2. This unit has Auto switching power supply. It will respond to 110V or 220V automatically
3. This unit must be earthed. (electronically grounded)
The occupation of the connection-cable is as follows:
This fixture is equipped with an electronic power supply that will let the unit operate from 100V to 240V from 50Hz to 60Hz
The fixture is equipped with Seetronic 3pin XLR IP 65 Sockets for DMX input and output. The sockets are wired in par-
allel. Only use a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3 pin XLR plugs and connectors in order to con-
nect the controller with the fixture or the fixture with another.
Caution!
At the last fixture the DMX signal needs to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ohm re-
sistor between the (-) and the (+) signal into a 3 pin XLR plug and plug it in to the last fixture on
the signal run. Pre-manufactured terminator plugs are available for
purchase from your Mega-Lite dealer (P-DMX-T).
Cable (USA) Cable (EU) Pin 110V
Black Brown
White
DMX-512 Connection
Green
Light Blue
Yellow/Green
Live
Neutral
Ground
L
N
220V
L
L
1
2
3
2
3
1
DMX—input DMX—output
1. Shield
2. Signal (-)
3. Signal (+)
L
N
Main Power Connection

Display Menu
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1:DMX
2:Slave
3:Auto
4:Program
DMX: • Address: Press Set to Activate the DMX Address us the
up & down buttons to select DMX Start channel. Press
Set to Confirm.
• Channels: Press Set to change the DMX operational
channel mode. There is 6 options to choose from
Press Set to confirm the change.
1:DMX
2:Slave
3:Auto
4:Program
Slave: • Will follow the functions of the master fixture. Press
Set to Confirm. (note: signal cable must be connected
from output of master to slave fixture)
1:DMX
2:Slave
3:Auto
4:Program
Auto: • This function will allow unit to operate the pre pro-
gramed preset function
1:DMX
2:Slave
3:Auto
4:Program
Program: • This function gives you access to 14 programmable
functions. Each program can be edited and stored to
be recalled later.
• Press Set to access the program. Make desired
changes and press Set to save the changes.
Mode 1 4 Channel R,G,B,W
Mode 2 54 Channel R,G,B X 18
Mode 3 72 Channel R,G,B,W X 18
Mode 4 18 Channel W X18
Mode 5 8 Channel Dimmer, R,G,B,W, Strobe, Macro, Macro Speed
Mode 6 10 Channel Dimmer, R,G,B,W, Strobe, Macro, Macro Speed, Color Controlled Macro, Macro Speed
MODE SET UP DOWN
PRESS MODE TO SCROLL MENU OPTIONS
The control board on the fixture base is your interface to
access and control all the functions on the unit. Its LCD
display gives you views of the options and functions.
The following will explain each function and its options.
5: Dimmer
6: Settings
7: Information
Dimmer: • This function gives you access to control each color
type of the fixture.
• Press Set select your color. Use the Up and Down
button to select color intensity. Press Set to confirm or
to select another color.
(Note: If fixture is left on dimmer mode it will come
back to that color selected once the fixture is
powered back up)

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5: Dimmer
6: Settings
7: Information
Setting: • Curve Select: Select dimming curve from
Linier
Square Law
Invert Square Law
S-Type
• DMX Fail: Function options if DMX signal is lost
Off: Turns off all DMX values to 0
Hold: Hold last DMX signal received till new signal
returns
• DMX Syc: Syncs fixtures with similar address
• Lock: Display lock
Yes: will lock display, to unlock press and hold
Mode and Set at the same time for 5 seconds
No: will leave display accessible
• Factory:
Yes: Returns fixture to original factory setting
No: No function
5: Dimmer
6: Settings
7: Information
Information: • Software version information
iCandy DMX Profile
I Candy Q18 4 Channel Mode
DMX Channel Function Description Value Init
1LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255 255
2LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
3LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255
4LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255 255
I Candy Q18 54 Channel Mode
DMX Channel Function Description Value Init
1LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255 255
2LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
3LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255
"""" "" ""
52 LED Color Red LED Intensity 0-255 255
53 LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
54 LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255

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iCandy Q18 72 Channel Mode
DMX Channel Function Description Value Init
1LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255 255
2LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
3LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255
4LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255 255
"""" "" ""
51 LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255 255
52 LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
53 LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255
54 LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255 255
iCandy Q18 18 Channel Mode
DMX Channel Function Description Value Init
1LED Color White intensity 0-255 255
"""" ""
18 LED Color White intensity 0-255 255
iCandy Q18 8 Channel Mode
DMX Channel Function Description Value Init
1Dimmer Dimmer 0-255 255
2LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255 255
3LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
4LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255
5LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255 255
No Function 0-10
6Strobe Strobe (slow to fast) 11-115 0
Random (slow to fast) 116-255
No Function 0
Program 01 1-13
Program 02 14-27
Program 03 28-41
Program 04 42-55
Program 05 56-69
Program 06 70-83
Program 07 84-97
7Macro Program 08 98-111
Program 09 112-125
Program 10 126-139 0
Program 11 140-153
Program 12 154-167
Program 13 168-181
Program 14 182-195
Program 15 196-209
Program 16 210-223
Program 17 224-237
All Pre Programs 1-17 238-255
8Macro Speed Slow to Fast 0-255 0

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iCandy Q18 10 Channel Mode
DMX Channel Function Description Value Init
1Dimmer Dimmer 0-255 255
2LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255 255
3LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255 255
4LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255 255
5LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255 255
No Function 0-10
6Strobe Strobe (slow to fast) 11-115 0
Random (slow to fast) 116-255
No Function 0
Program 01 1-13
Program 02 14-27
Program 03 28-41
Program 04 42-55
Program 05 56-69
Program 06 70-83
Program 07 84-97
Program 08 98-111
7Macro Program 09 112-125 0
Program 10 126-139
Program 11 140-153
Program 12 154-167
Program 13 168-181
Program 14 182-195
Program 15 196-209
Program 16 210-223
Program 17 224-237
All Pre Programmes 1-17 238-255
8Macro Speed Slow to Fast 0-255 0
No Function 0
Program 01 1-35
Program 02 36-71
Program 03 72-107
9Color Macro Program 04 108-143 0
(select color) Program 05 144-179
Program 06 180-215
Program 07 216-251
Program 01-07 252-255
10 Macro Speed Slow to Fast 0-255 0

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Installation Maintenance: The operator has to make sure that the unit is operating safely and has the installations and
electronics checked by an expert every year.
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 electronic power supply cables must not show any damages, material fatigue (e.g. porous cables) or sediments.
Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a skilled installer and any
safety problems have to be removed.
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 or trained professional only.
Should you have further questions , please contact your dealer.
Parts List
7230-MPCB Main PCB card
7230-PS Power Supply
7230-CLA Clamp Mount
7230-LEDMOD LED Module
7230-LED Replacement LED
Caution!
1. The installations must be carried out by an authorized dealer or trained professional.
2. Unit may cause severe injures if you have doubts concerning the safety do not install.
3. Unit is to be 24inches away from flammable materials (decoration material)
4. Use high quality installation equipment to hang unit.
When rigging a unit it is very important that you follow common safety procedures. Rigging requires extensive experi-
ence including but not limited to calculating working loads, material being used and periodic safety inspections. If you
lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, instead use a professional structural rigger.
When rigging the unit always be secured with a secondary safety attachment. The installation location of the fixture has
got to be built in the way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour with out any harming. Installation should be
checked at least one time a year by a skilled person.
7230-FG Frontal Glass
Rigging the fixture
Cleaning and Maintenance
Accessories
7230-JOI6 6 Unit Star Joiner
7230-CEN Center Clamp Joiner
7230-CLA Clamp Mount
7222-POW1M 1 Meter Power Jumper Cable
7230-JOI2 2 Unit Joiner
7222-POW3M 3 Meter Power Jumper Cable
7230-ACR Acrylic Cover 7222-POW12M 12 Meter Power Jumper Cable

Mega-Lite
18668 Highway 16N
Helotes, TX 78023
Ph 210-684-2600 Fax [phone]
www.mega-lite.com / [e-mail]
Warranty Information
Warranty Conditions
-Unless otherwise stated in writing, your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty.
-LEDs are not guaranteed to match in color temperature or output.
-It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and reseller or distributor.
If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
-Goods returned under warranty must follow the proper authorization procedure and must be accompanied by a copy of
the original invoice and Return Authorization Number given by MSI.
-Goods repaired under warranty will be returned to the owner with the freight prepaid by MSI via the most economical
means of shipment.
-Repair or replacement as provided for under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. MEGA SYSTEMS
INC. makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to any product, and Mega Systems specifically disclaims any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Mega Systems shall not be liable for any indirect, inci-
dental or consequential damage, including lost profit, sustained or incurred in connection with any product or caused by
product defect or the partial or total failure of any product regardless of the form of action, weather in contract, tort
(including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and weather or not such damage was foreseen or unforeseen.
- Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Customer Support
Mega Lite has a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter a prob-
lem. Please visit our website for any other related technical documents. For service related issue please contact our
service dept.
Monday—Friday 9am to 6pm CST
Voice: 210-684-2600
E-mail: [e-mail]