MegaLite NOVA-LITE VW150 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.........................................................................................................................8
Rigging the Fixture………………………………………………………………………………..9
Cleaning & Maintenance....................................................................................................10
Parts List............................................................................................................................10

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Check that the unit has not been damaged during transport.
Report any shipping damages to the shipping company.
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 113º.
7. Do Not block any air ventilation. Allow the fixture space between other fixtures and the wall.
Protection Against Electrical Injury
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. Ip 20 do not expose to water.
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.
4. Consistent operational breaks is recommended for a longer fixture life.
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Ingress Protection
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 IP20 rating in this fixture indicates that dust particles can enter the fixture. And there is no
protection against water entering the fixture.
IP 20
Safety Standards
1. This Products Conforms to USA and Canada ETL Safety Standards. And has been tested for
Stage Lighting Safety Standards UL 1573

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4454– Nova Lite VW150
Mechanical Specifications
Fixture Packaging
Size: 10.25” x 11.85” x 5.75”
Size: 13.5” x 11.25” x 7.5”
Electrical Specifications
Protocol: DMX 512
DMX Modes: Mode 2 Channels WW, CW
Mode 3 Channels Dimmer, WW, CW
Mode 5 Channels Dimmer, WW, CW, Strobe, Macro
Mode 6 Channels Dimmer, WW, CW, Strobe, Macro, Dim Speed
Control Options: Display preset setting
Control & Programming
DMX Connectors: Neutrik 3 & 5 pin
Power connection: Neutrik Power Con to Nema 5-15 (cable mounted)
Thermal: Maximum ambient temperature 105°
Maximum surface temperature 113°
Fastening System: Dual Yoke
Display: Digital
Lens Angle: 55º reflector,
30º and 15º degree lens (included)
60º Beam 80º Field angle diffusion lens (accessory)
LED Quantity: 1 COB LED Warm White and Cool White
LED Watts: 150W
LED Lifetime: 40 to 80 thousand hours average
Refresh Rate: 12000 Hz
Power Input Voltage: 110V-240 50/60 Hz
Ballast: Electronic auto switching
Power Consumption: Watts: 151
Amps: 1.30
Part Numbers
10.25”
Technical Information
8.25”
7.”
8”
Photometrics
At 10Ft
WW CW
WW
And
CW

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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 240V 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 3 and 5 pin XLR panel sockets for DMX input and output. The sockets are wired in parallel.
Only use a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3 or 5 pin XLR plugs and connectors in order to connect
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
LN
Main Power Connection
DMX—Input DMX—Output
1. Shield
2. Signal (-)
3. Signal (+)
4. N/A
5. N/A
2
3
15
3
4
2
11
2
3
1
2
3
4
5

Display Menu
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DMX Address
Press Set Up to select the DMX start channel use the up/down keys, Press Set Up to confirm the setting
DMX Mode
This function allows you to select the mode in witch you want to control the fixture. Press Enter use the up/down keys to
select desired DMX mode settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
1 CH
3 CH
5 CH
WW,CW
Dimmer, WW, CW
Dimmer, WW, CW, Strobe, Macro
Color Dimmer
This function allows you to dim up or down the LED’s . Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired color to ad-
just settings.
Mode Enter Up Down
CONTROL BOARD
MegaLite
NovaVW150
DMX
Address
Channel Mode
Dimmer
Warm White
Dimmer Use the up/down keys to select desired intensity to adjust. Press Enter to confirm.
(note; Last set intensity will return when in Dimmer mode.)
6 CH Dimmer, WW, CW, Strobe, Macro, Dim Speed
Cool White
Dimmer Use the up/down keys to select desired intensity to adjust. Press Enter to confirm.
(note; Last set intensity will return when in Dimmer mode.)

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Fade
This function allows you to select a preprogrammed fade sequences speed. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select
desired fade program speed (15 options). Press Enter to set the desired sped use the up/down keys. Press Enter to
confirm the settings.
Strobe
Dimming Speed
Press Enter to select the desired dimming speed when used with a DMX controller. Use the up/down keys to select
from 0 to 3. 0 speed will be the fastest 3 will be the slowest. Press Enter to confirm.
This function allows you to select a preprogrammed strobe sequences. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select de-
sired strobe program (15 options). Press Enter to set the desired sped use the up/down keys (15 options). Press En-
ter to confirm the settings. (note; Dimmer of selected intensity must be dimmed prior in Dimmer option)
Strobe Mode
Fade Mode
Dimming Curve
Settings
This function allows you to dim up or down the LED’s . Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired color to ad-
just settings.
Settings
LCD
Back Light
DMX
Fail
DMX
Synchronous
Factory
Reset
Use the up/down keys to select desired wait time before auto turn off of the display
or on for always on display. Press Enter to confirm.
Use the up/down keys to select the function of the light if DMX signal is removed. Off
will turn the dimmer off. Hold will hold the last DMX command. Press Enter to Con-
firm
Use the up/down keys to select to return the fixture to original factory settings

Nova-Lite VW 2CH Mode
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1LED Color Warm White LED intensity 0-255
2LED Color Cool White LED Intensity 0-255
Nova-Lite VW 3CH Mode
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1Dimmer Dimmer 0-255
2LED Color Warm White LED intensity 0-255
3LED Color Cool White LED Intensity 0-255
Nova-Lite VW 5CH Mode
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1Dimmer Dimmer Off to Full 0-255
2LED Color Warm White LED intensity 0-255
3LED Color Cool White LED Intensity 0-255
4Strobe Strobe (slow to fast) 0-196
Random Strobe (slow to fast) 197-255
No Function 0-1
5Macro Color fade All (slow to fast) 2-85
Color Snap All (slow to fast) 86-171
Random Color Snap (slow to fast) 172-255
Nova-Lite VW 6CH Mode
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1Dimmer Dimmer Off to Full 0-255
2LED Color Warm White LED intensity 0-255
3LED Color Cool White LED Intensity 0-255
4Strobe Strobe (slow to fast) 0-196
Random Strobe (slow to fast) 197-255
No Function 0-1
5Macro Color fade All (slow to fast) 2-85
Color Snap All (slow to fast) 86-171
Random Color Snap (slow to fast) 172-255
Dim Speed 0 0-62
6Dimming Dim Speed 1 63-124
Speed Dim Speed 2 125-187
Dim Speed 4 188-255
Nova Lite VW150 DMX Profile

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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.
Rigging the fixture
Pendant Mount: When using pendant and treaded mount con-
sider the following
1) Remove the yoke as it will no longer be used.
2) Using a standard 1/2 bolt you can hang the fixture by thread-
ing directly into the top. ( a metric 10mm version is also
available part #4450-HPM)
3) Using a steel cable you can hang the fixture by running a
steel cable throw the side hole
4) It is very important that you secure the fixture with a second-
ary safety .

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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. Maintenance and service operations are to be carried out by au-
thorized 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Parts List
4452-DRI LED Driver card
4452-PS Power Supply
4452-DIS Display
4450-KN Knob Set
4452-LED Replacement LED
4450-FP Frontal Plastic
4450-KNS Small Knob Set
4450-DIF60 60 Degree Diffusion Lens
4450-BD Barn Door
4450-CT Ceiling Tile Holders (set)
4450-DIF15 15 Degree Lens
4450-DIF30 30Degree Lens
4450-DT Decorative Trim
4450-HPM Hanging Point Metric (10mm)
Accessories
4450-HPS Hanging Point Standard ( 1/2 inch)

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 or Lamps 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
210-684-2600
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