MegaLite Drama Strip P840 User manual

USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
Safety Information…………………………………………………………..…………………….3
Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………...4
Viewing Angles……………………………………………………………………………………5
Main Power Connection………………………………………………………………………….6
DMX-512 Connection…………………………………………………………………...………..6
Main Control Menu..............................................................................................................7
DMX Profile........................................................................................................................10
Rigging the Fixture……………………………………………………………………………….12
Cleaning & Maintenance....................................................................................................12
Parts List............................................................................................................................12

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 140º.
Protection Against Fire
1. Disconnect power before servicing.
2. For connection to main power supply proceed to page 6
3. This unit must be earthed. (electronically grounded)
4. Do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
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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Technical Information
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Part Numbers
Fixture
7040-Drama Strip P840
Fixture Packaged for Shipping
Size: 41.75” x 3” x 4.65”
Weight: 19.25 lb
Size: 43.75” X 10.25” X 11.5”
Weight: 23.5lb
41.75”
5”
Mechanical Specifications
DMX Connectors: XLR 3 and 5 pin in/out
Power Connections: Power Con type in/out
Thermal: Maximum ambient temperature 114° C
Maximum surface temperature 140° C
Display:Digital
Fastening System: Floor Mounted or Single yoke with
floor base
Electrical Specifications
LED Quantity: 8 x Penta COB Color
LED Watts: 40 each
LED refresh rate: 4.7k HZ (flicker free)
LED Lifetime: 60,000 to 100,000 hours
LED Beam Angle: 33°
LED Field Angle: 60°
Power Consumption: Universal 100 - 240V 50/60 Hz
Ballast: Electronic
Watts: 214
Amps: 2.81
Protocol: DMX 512
DMX Channels: 5 Modes of operation Mode A 5 Channel R,G,B,W,A
Mode b 6 Channel Dimmer, R,G,B,W,A
Mode C 8 Channel Dimmer, R,G,B, Strobe, Macro
Mode d 24 Channel R,G,B, x 8
Mode E 40 Channel R,G,B,W,A x 8
Operating mode: Display preset setting, Stand alone, Color mix via display
Control & Programming
Technical Information
7.25”
39.65”

Viewing Angles
Low Profile
Up Light
Adjustable
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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 240V 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:
DMX-512 Connection
This fixture is equipped with an electronic power supply that will let the unit operate from 100V to 220V from 50Hz to 60Hz
The fixture is equipped with 3 & 5 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 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 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 availa-
ble for purchase from your Mega-Lite dealer (PDMX-T).
Cable (USA) Cable (EU) Pin 110V
Black Brown
White
Green
Light Blue
Yellow/Green
Live
Neutral
Ground
L
N
L
L
220V
L
L
110V
Connec-
220V
Connec-
N
L
1
2
3
2
3
1
DMX—input DMX—output
1. Shield
2. Signal (-)
3. Signal (+)
5
3
4
2
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2
3
4
5
4. N/A
5. N/A

Main Control Menu
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 func-
tion and its options.
Menu Up Down Enter
CONTROL BOARD
Mode Setting & DMX Address
Red Dimmer
Press Enter to select the desired mode setting from A,b,C,d,E
Use the up/down keys to select the required DMX start channel. Press Enter to confirm
This function allows you to dim the red LED’s on the entire strip. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired
dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (255 Steps)
DMX Address Red Dimmer Green Dimmer Blue Dimmer Fade Scroll Color Scroll Chase Effect Chase Speed
1-512 0-255 0-255 0-255
Flash
0-15 0-15 0-15 0-15 0-15
Mode A (5 Channels) R,G,B
Mode b (6 Channels) Dimmer, R,G,B, Strobe, Macro
Mode C (54 Channels) R,G,B, x 18
Green Dimmer
This function allows you to dim the green LED’s on the entire strip. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired
dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (255 Steps)
Blue Dimmer
This function allows you to dim the blue LED’s on the entire strip. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired
dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (255 Steps)
Show Chase Sound Mode Sound Sensor
On Off 0-15
White Dimmer
0-255
Amber Dimmer
0-255
Temp
Mode d (6 Channels) Dimmer, R,G,B, Strobe, Macro
Mode E (54 Channels) R,G,B, x 18
Display Flip Hours Used
0-9999
Dimming Curve
01-02
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White Dimmer
This function allows you to dim the white LED’s on the entire strip. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired
dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (255 Steps)
Amber Dimmer
This function allows you to dim the amber LED’s on the entire strip. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired
dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (255 Steps)
Fade Scroll
This function allows you to fade the LED’s on the entire strip from the colors selected I dimmer settings. Press Enter use
the up/down keys to select desired fade speed settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (15 Steps)
Flash Scroll
This function allows you to change the LED’s on the entire strip from one color to another. Press Enter use the up/down
keys to select desired color change speed settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (15 Steps)
Flash
This function allows you to strobe the LED’s on the entire strip on the selected color from the dimmer settings. Press En-
ter use the up/down keys to select desired flash settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (15 Steps)
Chase Effect
This function allows you to select different chase patterns on the entire strip. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select
desired chase settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Chase Speed
This function allows you to select the speed of the chase that was selected on the Chase Effect . Press Enter use the up/
down keys to select desired chase speed settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Sound Chase
This function allows you to select the chase pattern that will be triggered via audio. Press Enter use the up/down keys to
select desired Chase settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
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Sound Flash
This function allows you to select the flash pattern that will triggered via audio. Press Enter use the up/down keys to se-
lect desired dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Sound Sensor
This function allows you to select the sensitivity of the audio sensor. Press Enter use the up/down keys to select desired
dimmer settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Display Flip
This function allows you to change the LED’s on the entire strip from one color to another. Press Enter use the up/down
keys to select desired color change speed settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings. (15 Steps)
Temp
This function allows you to monitor the temperature of the fixture. At 51 degrees Celsius the internal fan will engage.
The smart fan sped will increase depending on the temperature of the fixture.
Hours Used
This function allows you to monitor the amount if time the fixture has been powered on.
Dimming Curve
Press Enter to select the desired dimming speed. Use the up/down keys to select desired dimming fade speed settings
from 1 to 2. On the 1 setting there will be zero delay time from fading of the LEDs. On setting 2 there will be a gradual
fading of the LEDs. Press Enter to confirm the settings.

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DMX Profile
Drama Strip P840 Mode A
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
2LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
3LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
4LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255
5LED Color Amber LED Intensity 0-255
Drama Strip P840 Mode B
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1Dimmer Dimmer Off to Full 0-255
2LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
3LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
4LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
5LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255
6LED Color Amber LED Intensity 0-255
Drama Strip P840 Mode C
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1Dimmer Dimmer Off to Full 0-255
2LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
3LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
4LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
5LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255
6LED Color Amber LED Intensity 0-255
7Strobe Strobe (slow to fast) 0-255
No Function 0-1
Color Fade Full Bar 2-16
Color Snap Full Bar 17-33
Macro Effect 1 34-50
Macro Effect 2 51-67
Macro Effect 3 68-84
Macro Effect 4 85-101
Macro Effect 5 102-118
8Macro Macro Effect 6 119-135
Macro Effect 7 136-152
Macro Effect 8 153-169
Macro Effect 9 170-186
Macro Effect 10 187-203
Macro Effect 11 204-220
Macro Effect 12 221-237
Macro Effect 13 238-254
Macro Effect 14 255

Drama Strip P840 Mode D
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
2LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
3LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
" " " " " " " "
23 LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
23 LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
24 LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
Drama Strip P840 Mode E
DMX Chanel Function Description Value
1LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
2LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
3LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
4LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255
5LED Color Amber LED Intensity 0-255
" " " " " " " "
36 LED Color Red LED intensity 0-255
37 LED Color Green LED Intensity 0-255
38 LED Color Blue LED Intensity 0-255
39 LED Color White LED Intensity 0-255
40 LED Color Amber LED Intensity 0-255
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Cleaning and maintenance
Installation Maintenance: The operator has to make sure that the unit is operating safely and has the installa-
tions and electronics 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.
Replacing the power cable: If the power cable of this device becomes damaged, it has to be replaced by author-
ized dealers or trained professional only. In order to avoid hazards.
Should you have further questions , please contact your dealer.
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Parts List
7040-PCB Main PCB card
7040-LPS Large Power Supply
7040-DIS Display
4076-FH Fuse Holder
7040-PLED Penta LED Replacement
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 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 projector
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.
7040-LEDMOD LED Module with 8 LEDs
4076-KNOB Knob Set
7040-BD Single Blade Barn Door
Accessories

Mega-Lite
5718 Kenwick St
San Antonio, TX 78238
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.