Minleon WEC User manual

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MINLEON WIRELESS EFFECTS
CONTROLLER SYSTEM (WEC)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MINLEON LIGHTING
March 2015 –U.S.A. Revision
Minleon USA
http://www.minleonUSA.com
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Minleon International
http://www.minleon.com
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Minleon Australia & New Zealand
http://www.minleon.com.au
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Important Notice
It is the sole responsibility of the reader to ensure that all safety precautions are taken, Minleon and/or any involved parties relinquishes any responsibility and
liabilities for any content within this manual that may cause the reader any injury or loss of property due to incorrect use. By reading this manual you take sole
responsibility for all actions taken.
Ensure all local and state electrical laws are taken into consideration when using this product. Minleon do not take responsibility for any use outside of state and local
laws and regulations.
Any misuse, abuse, tampering or modification of the product will void any and all warranties
Minleon reserve the right to change product features to help improve the product, these changes may not be represented in the manual or may slightly vary from
described. Minleon will make every effort to ensure that the information is correct as possible within the manual.
This document is owned by Minleon Australia & New Zealand and any use of the information and drawings within this manual must have permission by the owner
before using.
© Copyright 2015 Minleon U.S.A.

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PRECAUTIONS & INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
1. Never disconnect and connect lights when the controller is powered up as this may
cause permanent damage to the lights and/or controller.
2. Do not place lights or controller in areas where there is extreme heat or cold.
3. Do not strain the cables of the lights as damage may occur to the wiring.
4. Always keep the plug cap on at the end of the light string when not used.
5. Firmly tighten all plugs, do not over tighten
6. Do not drop controller or lighting on hard surfaces
7. Do not use if there is any damage to the controller, wiring or lighting
8. Do not wash down the controller with any fluids as this may cause permanent damage.
Use a soft moist clean rag to clean the controller and lights.
9. When placing in gardens and trees the user must take into account tree growth and
wind factors to ensure the lights string wire is not damaged. It is also important to
periodically inspect to ensure there is no strain on the lights.
10.Always ensure that the correct approved type of power supply is connected (12 Volt
DC) and ensure that the power supply is rated for the number of lights connected. The
power supply must be able to supply about 30ma per attached light. So for 100 Minleon
RGB LED lights (0.03 amps x 100 Minleon RGB lights) you would require a 5 amp 12VDC
power supply (Minleon additional accessory)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Precautions and Installation Requirements 3
 1. Introduction 6
 1.1 Features 6
 2. Connecting Up the Controller 7
 2.1 Connecting Using the T-Way 7
 2.2 Connecting Without a T-Way 7
 3. Using the Controller 8
 3.1 Connecting to the controller 8
 3.2 Colors Screen 9
 3.3 Effects Screen 10
 3.4 Favorites Screen 11
 3.5 Configuration Screen 12
 3.5.1 Configuration –Direct Connect 13
 3.5.2 Configuration –Network Mode 14
 3.5.3 Configuration –Advanced Mode 15
 3.6 On/Off Storing the Last Effect 16
 3.7 Setting the Number of Lights Connected 16
 3.8 Resetting the Controller 17
 3.9 Uploading a Custom Effect File 17
 3.10 Using Art-Net 18
 3.11 Updating the Controllers Firmware 19
 4. Connecting Lights 20
 4.1 Power Considerations 20
 4.1.1 Methods of Connecting Additional Power 20
 4.2 How to Connect Additional Minleon Lights 21
 4.2.1 Connecting Lights Using the One Power Supply 21
 4.2.2 Connecting Lights Using Additional Power Supplies 21
 4.3 Connection Options 22
 4.3.1 Single String 22
 4.3.2 Multiple Strings 22
 4.3.3 Multiple Strings and Power 22
 4.3.4 Connecting Using the Optional T-Way or Smart-T 23
 4.3.5 Strings Connected Through the Data Extender 24
 4.3.6 Strings Connected Through the 16 Port Signal Amplifier 24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 5. Minleon Accessories 25
 5.1 Extensions Cables 25
 5.2 Power Supplies 25
 5.3 Power-T Injector 25
 5.4 Smart Extenders 26
 5.5 16 Port Signal Amplifier 26
 5.6 T-Ways 27
 5.6 Smart-T’s 27
 6. Fault Diagnosis 28
 7. Specifications 29
 8. Preparing Custom Effects for Uploading 29
 8.1 Using Minleon’s LightShow Pro Sequencer Software 29
 8.2 Steps to Export a File Ready for Uploading 30
 9. Minleon RGB Lights 32
 9.1 RGB String Light Series 32
 9.2 Double Sided RGB Snow Tubes 33
 9.3 TrikLits G40 Frosted 360 Bulb 33
 9.4 RGB Light Strip –Flexi Tape 33

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1 –INTRODUCTION
The wireless Effects Controller (WEC) is a small but very powerful digital light controller that is
connected and controlled via a wireless device to allow the user to gain control of the lights.
The controller is packed full of powerful features which allow for many ways to control the
lights
1.1 –FEATURES
The wireless Effects Controller (WEC) has many powerful features which extendthe
capabilities
Connect to any wireless device without the need to download an app
Simple to connect using the same method used for wireless network devices
Can connect up to 150 feet away ~
Small, compact and powerful
Controls up to 400 lights individually *
Over 20 individual built in effects
Choose your color of choice including shades of white
Control effects direction, speed and intensity
Select and save up to 3 colors to be use with 10 special built in effects
Select and save up to 5 customized built in effects
Remembers last effect when you turn off the controller if set with the on/off tab.
Two flexible ways to connect up the controller, power and lights
Wirelessly upload custom effects to the controllers internal memory
Wirelessly upload updated controller firmware
Use industry standard Art-Net to control the WEC for live wireless network control
Use Minleon’s Smart T’s for even more installation options
Direct connect mode allows for direct wireless connection to the WEC
Can be set up using a fixed (Static) IP address
Network mode allows for connection through a wireless network
Ability to easily reset to factory default
Use any of the Minleon lighting product line with the WEC controller
Individually name each controller for easy management
Powerful IOS and Android Apps available soon that will extend the controller
capabilities even further including live music playback.
~ Wireless network distance can vary due to many factors including obstructions and type of wireless device used
* An additional power-T and power supply must be connected to every 100 lights due to voltagedrop.

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2 –CONNECTING UP THE CONTROLLER
The wireless Effects Controller (WEC) can be connected in two different ways. This section will
go through the two connection methods to get the best from your controller and lighting
system.
2.1 –Connecting using a T-Way
The wireless Effects Controller (WEC) can be connected using a T-Way which allows the
power supply and the controller to be located at the beginning of the lightstring
2.2 –Connecting without a T-Way
The wireless Effects Controller (WEC) can be connected without a T-Way which allows the
power supply to be connected at the end of the string with the controller connected at the
beginning of the light string
Wireless Effects Controller (WEC)
Female End Male End
12VDC power supply
Power Cable
Male 2 Pin End
Male 3 Pin End Female End
Light String
Wireless Effects Controller (WEC)
T-Way
Female End
Male End
Female End Male End
12VDC power supply
Female End
Male 3 Pin End
Power Cable
Male 2 Pin End
Light String
Female End

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3 –USING THE CONTROLLER
The Wireless effects controller can be controlled by any wireless portable device to allow the
user to select effects, colors, save favorites, update the firmware and many otherfeatures as
outlined in this manual. The controller can also be used with the single button which allows
the user to select built in controller effects.
3.1 –CONNECTING TO THE CONTROLLER
Connecting to the wireless effects controller is a straight forward process and followsthe
same steps as if you were connecting to a home network.
Step 1: Open up your wireless network setting on your wireless device
Step 2: Search for available networks
Step 3: Select the Minleon-WEC device to connect to.
Step 4: Once connected then exit the Wireless settings and then open up your web browser
Step 5: Type in the URL web address IP number of 192.168.2.2 (This will be different if you
have changed the IP address)
You will now be connected to the Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) and will be able to access
the following interface windows

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3.2 - COLORS SCREEN
Custom Colors
Pick up to 3 colors to be used with custom effects of for a static color choice. For
example if your favorite sports team colors are red, blue and green then you would select
C1 with red, then C2 with blue and finally C3 with green. If you just wanted to use one
or two colors then you would use the delete button for the appropriate color to remove
the selected color.
Colour Pallet
Allo w s f or a select ion of
eith er a sin gle c olou r or up t o
t h ree c olou rs w h e n used w ith
t h e c usto m c olou r pic ker
Brightness
Allo w s you t o sel ect a
brigh t n ess l evel f or t h e ligh t s
Colors
This sc ree n allows f or t h e
u ser t o sel ect c us t om c olor s
w ith t h e abili ty t o c hoos e up
t o 3 sep arate c olor s f or u se
w ith cert ain effect s.

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3.3 –EFFECTS SCREEN
Effects
This sc ree n allows t h e us er t o
select t h e various c ontroller
ef f ect s and sp ee d s, i t also
allo w s t h e abilit y f or t h e u ser
t o upload c us t om effect s
Preset Colors
Th ere are twelve p re - set c olor
ef f ect s w hich w ill u se var ious
rando m c olor s f or t h eir ef f ects,
t h e c olor s in t h ese effect s
c annot be c han ged b y t h e u ser
Custom Colors
Th ere are te n c us t om c olor
ef f ect s w hich w ill u se t h e
p re s electe d c olor s t ha t
were c hosen in t h e
p re vious c olo rs sc reen
Speed
Allo w s t h e u ser t o adjus t t h e
sp ee d of t h e c hosen e ff ect .
On e bein g t h e slow est and
ten bein g t h e fas test .
Direction
This allows t h e u ser
t o sel ect t h e
d irect ion of cert ain
c h ase e ff ect s
Upload Users Effects File
This allows t h e u ser t o create
c ustomized e ff ect s usin g Minleon’s
Ligh t Show Pro sof tware and t h en b e
upload ed t o t h e c ontroll er f or playb ack

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3.4 –FAVORITES SCREEN
Recall
Call up the desired saved effect
Set
Saves the current chosen effects, color,
speed, and custom colors for easy recall
Favorites
This sc ree n allows t h e us er t o
save up t o fiv e eff ect s fo r
quic k and easy c all b ack
Effect Slot
Th ere are up t o 5 f ree slots t ha t us er s
c an save t h eir f av orit e ef f ect s t o. Th e
c on tro ll er w ill save c usto m selecte d
c olor s, in te nsit y, sp ee d and effect .

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3.5 –CONFIGURATION SCREEN
Direct Connect Mode
This is t h e d ef ault mod e and allo w s fo r
d irect w irel ess c onne ct ion t o t h e
c on tro ll er f rom a mobile wirele ss d evice.
This c onne ct ion do es no t re qu ire an y
n etwork except t h e w irel ess access poin t
t ha t has b een create d b y t h e WEC
c on tro ll er . You also set t h e nu m b er of
ligh t s c onn ected h ere as w ell
Network Mode
This mod e allo w s fo r t h e
c onn ect ion of t h e WEC
t h ro ugh a wirele ss rou te r.
It also allo w s f or t h e
numb er of ligh t s
c onn ected t o b e set .
Advanced Mode
This mod e allo w s fo r sta t ic
IP add re ssin g and various
n etwork c onfigu rat ion
sett in gs in c ludin g t h e
uploadin g of n ew con tr ol ler
f irmware
Reset Instructions
If you h ave issu e c onn ect in g
b ack up t o t h e c on tr olle r
t han follo w t h e instru ct ion
on t h e sc reen t o reset t h e
c on tro ll er
Configuration
This sc ree n allows t h e us er t o select
t h e diff erent n etwork c onfigu rat ions
w h ere t h e u ser c an set up IP
add resses, password s, numb er of
ligh t s c onn ected and also upda te t h e
c on tro ll er’ s f irmware

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3.5.1 –CONFIGURATION –DIRECT CONNECT
Direct Connect Mode
This mod e allo w s t h e u ser t o c onne ct
d irect ly t o t h e WEC with an y wirele ss
d evice w ithout t h e n eed f or a n y
available n etwork .
Name
This allows t h e u ser
t o cre a te t h e
uniqu e n ame f or
t h e c ontrolle r
SSID
This allows t h e u ser t o create
t h e n ame of t h e wirele ss access
point t ha t w ill b e seen w h en
searc hin g f or wirele ss n etwork s
Lights
This allows you t o sel ect t h e numb er
of ligh t s c onn ected t o t h e WEC to a
t otal of 400 ligh t s. Note a maximu m
of 100 ligh t s c onne cte d b ef o re usin g
a p ower -T and an additional p ower
supply.
Security
This allows t h e u ser t o set
password p rotect ion f or t h e
WECs wirele ss a ccess poin t t o
stop an y unau t h or ized a cc ess.
Save
On ce you are
happ y w ith you r
sett in g you w ill
t h e n n ee d t o save

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3.5.2 –CONFIGURATION –NETWORK MODE
Name
This allows t h e u ser
t o cre a te t h e
uniqu e n ame f or
t h e c ontrolle r
SSID
This is t h e n ame of t h e wirele ss
n etwork you are w an t in g t h e
WEC t o c onn ect t o
Lights
This allows you t o sel ect t h e numb er
of ligh t s c onn ected t o t h e WEC to a
t otal of 400 ligh t s. Note a maximu m
of 100 ligh t s c onne cte d b ef o re usin g
a p ower -T and an additional p ower
supply.
Save
On ce you are
happ y w ith you r
sett in g you w ill
t h e n n ee d t o save
Security
This is t h e secur i ty password and
t h e secur i ty t yp e f or t h e wirele ss
access point you are w an t in g t o
c onn ect t o.
Network Mode
This sc ree n allows t h e us er t o select
t h e diff erent n etwork c onfigu rat ions
w h ere t h e u ser c an set up Ip
add resses, password s, numb er of
ligh t s c onn ected and also upda te t h e
controller’s firmware

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3.5.3 –CONFIGURATION –ADVANCED MODE
Advanced Mode
This sc ree n allows t h e us er t o select
t h e diff erent n etwork c onfigu rat ions
w h ere t h e u ser c an set up IP
add resses, password s, numb er of
ligh t s c onn ected and also upda te t h e
controller’s firmware
Network Configuration
Th e u ser c an set up a fix ed (s t a t ic) IP or u se DHC P t o
set up t h e n etwork c onn ect ion t h ro u g h a wirele ss
access point.
Pr otocol set s t h e type of c ommunic at ion lan g u age
used to talk to the wireless controller, either Minleon’s
DD P or indust ry stand ar d Art - Net can b e used
Art-Net Universes
If usin g t h e Art - Net Prot ocol t h en
you c an c hoo se t h e c on tro llers
app ro pria te un iverse ra n ge. You c an
also man age t h e outpu t
c onfigu rat ion and set t h e numb er of
smart -Ts (Minl eo n acc esso ry), ligh t s
p er T c onne cte d and t h e st art in g
c hannel f or t h e c ontroller.
Save/Reboot
On ce you are happ y
w ith you r sett in g t h en
s ave t h e sett ings.
R e boot t o now load in
t h e n ew sett in gs
Upgrade Firmware
This allows t h e u ser t o e asily
and re mo tely upd ate t h e
c on tro ll er f irmware . In som e
instan ces it may revert t h e
sett in gs b ack t o t h e d e fault.

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3.6 –ON/OFF –STORING THE LAST EFFECT
3.7 –SETTING THE NUMBER OF LIGHTS CONNECTED
The controller is capable of connecting up to 400 lights with individual control. When
additional lights are connected to the controller then the user must set the correct numberof
lights connected to enable the additional lights to work. The controller also uses the light
number for correct effect generation in some effects.
Under the configuration page you
can apply the correct number of
lights connected either in the
Direct-Connect Mode page or the
Network Mode page. For the
correct setting to take you must
then save the configuration.
ON/OFF
Th e on/off t ab w ill t urn t h e ligh t s on and off bu t i t w ill
also store the last effect into the controller’s memory if
t h e p ower t o t h e c on tr ol ler is disconn ecte d.
Th e las t ef f ect w ill play on ce t h e p ower has b ee n
re st ore d

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3.8 –RESETTING THE CONTROLLER
If you have issues with connecting to the controller after changes to the network
configuration, then you can reset the controller back to Direct-ConnectMode.
To reset the controller: Hold down the single green effect button on the controller while
powering up. This will set the controller back to Direct-Connect Mode.
3.9 –UPLOADING A CUSTOM EFFECT FILE
The Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) has the ability to upload custom made effects thathave
been created using Minleon’s LightShow Pro programming software. This allows a level of
light control that can be designed to suit any application.
The following rules apply when creating and uploading an effects sequence to the Wireless
Effects Controller (WEC)
Maximum File Size: 2,097,152 bytes - 2097152 / 300 = 6990 frames
If displaying at 30 frames per second then: 6990/30 = 233 seconds or 3:53minutes
See section 8 for further information on creating a file to be used for uploading to the
controller.
To upload an effects file to the controller, first browse for the appropriate .SEQ file andthen
press upload. It may take a little time depending on connection speed to upload the file. The
controller should then start playing the uploaded file.

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3.10 –USING ART-NET
The Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) can also be used with Art-Net for live controlvia
software or a console and a wireless access point. To set up the Art-Net Configurationthe
user must go into the configuration screen and then select the Advanced Mode. Once the
settings have been made then press save and then press reboot. The green illuminated
button on the controller with flicker when receiving data over the network.
Universes
Th e W EC allo w s up t o 4 un iverses of
Art - Net . Select t h e correct un iverse
numb er t ha t w ill b e used w ith t his
c on tro ll er f rom you r sof tware .
Protocol
Se lect t h e Art - Net p rot ocol t o
en abl e Art - Net communi cat ion.
Use DD P f or M inl eo n Apps
Output Configuration
This is where the user set up the controller’s output configuration
Output: The WEC has 1 output
T’s: Minleon Smart-T’s are unique to Minleon and allow the user to create
T’s that are independently controlled for use in grids and light curtains
Lights/Strings: This is how many lights are connected to the WEC
Starting Slot: The start channel used in the Art-Net universe stream

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4 – USING ACCESSORIES
3.11 –UPDATING THE CONTROLLERS FIRMWARE
Periodically updates will be available that will either add features or improve performance.
First download the Bin file and press the browse button to locate the file on your computer.
Then press the upload button and wait approximately 30 seconds for the new firmware to
upload to the controller.
Important Note:
It is important you do not turn the controller off or disconnect power to the controllerwhen
you are uploading a new firmware file. It is also important that you have a good wireless
network connection with the controller.

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4. Connecting Lights
The Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) can connect and control up to 400 Minleon RGB lights or
thousands of lights if grouped together using additional Minleon accessories.
Minleon RGB lights have a female plug at the end so additional RGB lights can be connected.
These can be any type of compatible Minleon RGB lights, for example you could have a string
of C9 RGB lights and then connect a string of C7 RGB lights to have two different types of lights
connected to the one WEC.
Always disconnect power before adding or removing lights
4.1 Power Considerations
The WEC will allow up to 125 Minleon RGB lights to be connected and controlled using the
Minleon 5-amp power supply. The controller isshipped with a 2-amp power supply that can
run a load of approximately 50 Minleon RGB lights.
When adding additional Minleon RGB lights then the power supply load must be taken into
consideration.
For every additional Minleon RGB light added then 0.035 amps of load must beadded
You can buy additional power supplies and power injectors from local your Minleon
distributor in a range of sizes (refer to accessories section for available types).
4.1.1 Methods of Connecting Additional Power
There are 2 main ways to add additional power to control additional Minleon RGB Lights.
1. Replace the current power supply with a larger power supply (maximum 5 amps)
2. Add additional power supplies using the power injector lead.(refer to accessories
section)
Note: It is important that the Minleon Power T and power cable be used for supplying
power down the line-not immediately after the WEC.
The +12VDC must never be connected between different power supplies.