MegaLite UniColor User manual

USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
Safety Information……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Main Power Connection…………………………………………………………………………………..6
DMX-512 Connection…………………………………………………………………...……………......6
Main Control Menu …………….……………………………………………………………………………7
DMX Profile Menu.............................................................................................................8
Rigging the Fixture…………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Cleaning & Maintenance................................................................................................9
Parts List...............................................................................................................................9

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 away from unit movement.
6. Maximum surface operating temperature 80º.
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. Do not submerge unit in 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.
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Specifications
Part
Fixture
Mechanical Specifications
DMX Connections: XLR 3 pin Or XLR 5 Pin
Power Connection: Nema 5-15
Thermal: Maximum ambient temperature
Maximum surface temperature
Fastening System: Dual mounting yoke
Size: 13.25”x 9.86”x 6.75”
Weight: 8lb
Size: 16”x 9.5”x 9.5
Weight: 9.5lb
Fixture Packaging
6.75”
9”
13.25”
9.86”
Electrical Specifications
7100-UniColor CM5 White 3W (Warm White, Cool White)
7101-UniColor CM5 Color 3W (Red, Green, Blue, Amber)
7102-UniColor CM5 UV 3W (UV)
7103-UniColor CM5 White 5W (Warm White, Cool White)
LED Quantity: 18 3 Watt or 5Watt
LED Refresh rate : 400Hz (flicker free)
LED–Lifetime: Average 60,000 to 100,000
Power Supply: Electronic Universal 100-240V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 3 Watt 5 Watt
Watts: 62 94
Amps: .87 .97
Protocol: DMX 512
DMX Modes: 2 Modes of operation Mode 1 1 Channel Dimmer
Mode 2 2 Channels Dimmer, Strobe
Display Setting: Master Slave
Standalone

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Ordering Information
LED Color
Item Number
7100 18x3W
7101 18x3W
WW Warm White
CW Cool White
RE Red
GR Green
BL Blue
AM Amber
UV Ultra Violet7102 18x3W
7103 18x5W WW Warm White
CW Cool White
15 15°
25 25°
45 45°
60 60°
Beam Angle
BLAK Black
WHIT White
XXXX Custom
Fixture Color
3 3 pin in and out
5 5 pin in and out
DMX Input
Ordering Example
Item# 7100-CW-25-WHIT-5
= 18x3W—Cool White-25 degree-White Fixture Housing-5 pin Connectors in and out

This fixture is equipped with a auto switchable power supply that will let the unit operate from 110V or 220V from 50Hz to 60Hz.
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Main Power Connection
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)
4. Replace fuse only with the specified type and rating.
The occupation of the connection-cable is as follows:
1
2
3
1
3
2
DMX-512 Connection
110V Connection
The fixture is equipped with 3 pin XLR 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 pin XLR plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or
the fixture with another.
DMX—input DMX—output
1. Shield
2. Signal (-)
3. Signal (+)
Caution!
At the last fixture the DMX signal needs to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120
Ohm resistor 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 (HOS-DMXT).
Cable (USA) Cable (EU) Pin Connection
Black Brown
White
Green
Light Blue
Yellow/Green
Live
Neutral
Ground
L
N
Cable (USA) Cable (EU) Pin Connection
Black Brown
White
Green
Light Blue
Yellow/Green
Live
Live
L
N
220V Connection
LN

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Main Control Menu for 7100, 7101, 7102 and 7103 LED model
The control board on the fixture base is your interface to access and control
all the functions on the unit. Its digital display gives you a code view of the
options and functions. The following will explain each function and its options.
Menu
DMX Address
Press Enter to select the DMX start channel use the up/down keys, display will be flashing once you have selected the de-
sired start channel Press Enter to confirm display will stop flashing.
Up Down Enter
CONTROL BOARD
DMX Address Single Color Dimmer Fade Scroll
DMX Mode
1-512 00-15 00-15 1-Ch
2-Ch
Fade Scroll
00-15
DMX Mode
This function allows you to select the mode in witch you want to control the Arc 90. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select
desired DMX mode settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
1 CH
2 CH
Dimmer
Dimmer, Strobe
Single Color Dimmer
This function allows you to dim up or down the Single Color LED’s . Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired dimmer
settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Fade Scroll
This function allows you to fade the LED’s. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired fade speed settings from 0 to 15.
Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Flash
This function allows you to strobe the LED’s. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired flash settings. Press Enter to
confirm the settings.

DMX Profile for 7100, 7101, 7102 and 7103 LED model
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UniColor 1Channel
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1 Dimmer Single Color LED intensity 0-255
UniColor 2 Channel
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1 Dimmer Single Color LED intensity 0-255
2 Strobe Strobe (slow to fast) 0-196
Random Strobe (slow to fast) 197-255

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 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. Fuse is located inside the power supply
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.
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Parts List
7100-my Mounting Yolke
7100-Knob Black Knob
7100-knobW White Knob
7100-ps Power supply
7100-bd Barn door attachment
7100-dmx5 DMX 5pin connector card
7100-dmx3 DMX 3pin connector card
Rigging the fixture
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 experience includ-
ing but not limited to calculating working loads, material being used and periodic safety inspections. If you lack these qualifica-
tions, 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 UniColor CM5 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.
7110-mpcbSC Main PCB
7110-dis-SC Display 3Ch Control

Mega-Lite
5718 Kenwick St
San Antonio, TX 78238
Ph 210-684-2600 Fax [phone]
www.mega-lite.com / [e-mail]
Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters and glass gobos are not guaranteed
against breakage or scratches to coating. It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer
or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair
It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer or point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for
repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty. Lamps are covered by the lamp
manufacturer’s warranty.
Any Product unit or parts returned to MEGA Systems Inc. must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or
parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an
RMA number. Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction. Ship returned Prod-
uct units or parts to: 5711 Kenwick St. San Antonio TX 78254 USA.
Note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes and packing materials.
Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental United
States. Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight. Air
freight can be sent customer collect in the Continental United States.
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MEGA SYSTEMS INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND MEGA SYS-
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ITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL
OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
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Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific
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