MEGA LITE CV24 Deco Drive User Manual

MEGA LITE CV24 Deco Drive

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.
2. Do Not install the unit too close to a heat source.
3. Make sure cables are properly secured away from movement.
4. Maximum surface operating temperature is 148°F
5. Unit must not be left on for long periods of time.

Protection Against Electrical Dangers

1. Disconnect power before servicing.
2. For connection to main power supply proceed to page 4.
3. This unit must be earthed. (electronically grounded)
4. Do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
5. The Unit must be installed in a well ventilated area.
6. Be sure ventilation slots are not blocked.

Protection Against Mechanical Hazards

1.  Unit surface may reach high temperature. Allow about 5 minutes after powering the unit before moving.
2. When repositioning rack ears make sure they are securely attached.

What is Included

• 1pc Deco Driver CV24
• 1pc Power Con Type Cable
• 1pc 2 Pin Screw Terminal Blocks
• 2pc Rear & Wall Support Rack Ears
• 1pc User Manual

Specifications

Part Numbers

• Fixture
• 5066– Deco Driver CV24

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastening System: Removable rack ears for Wall Mounting , Rack mounting and Rear rack mounting

• Display: Digital

• Power Connection: Power Con (type) Cable Mounted to Nema 5-15 head.

• Housing: Black painted
  DMX Connection: 5 Pin XLR & RJ45 in and out (optional 3 pin available)

• Output Connection:  24 Port / RJ45 output

Electrical Specifications

• Power Input:  110-240VAC 5.9A 50/60 Hz
• Outputs: 24
• Power Per Output  20W
• Total Max  Power: 480W
• Ballast: Electronic: Mean Well UHP-500-24
• Sensor By Pass: 12V (to engage full on)
• Output: 24V
• Drive Method: Constant Voltage
• Working Ambient Temp: 24°f -148°f
• Cooling: Silent, Convection Cooled
• Refresh: 4,000Hz

Control & Programming

• Protocol: DMX 512

• DMX 5 Modes:
  1 Channel Mode Dimmer
  2 Channel Mode Warm White, Cool White
  3 Channel Mode R, G, B
  4 Channel Mode R, G, B, W
  7 Channel Mode Dimmer R, G, B, W, Strobe, Macro

• Operating Mode: 22 Pre Programs, Stand alone via display

• 12V By Pass: Will engage all dimmer channels to full once receive a 12V signal

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. F5AL250V (5x20mm)

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 90V to 264V from 50Hz to 60Hz

DMX-512 Connection

The fixture is equipped with 5 pin XLR Sockets and RJ45 for DMX input and output. The sockets are wired in parallel. Only use a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 and 5 pin XLR or RJ45 plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the driver or the driver with another.

  12V Sensor By- pass

Once the Deco Drive CV24 receives a 12V input signal all dimmer channels will go to a full position and by pass DMX Control. Once 12V signal is removed the DMX Control will be reengaged.

Output Connection

Deco Driver CV4 is designed to be used as a driver for Constant Voltage lighting fixtures. There are many fixtures a Deco Driver can control . Each of the 24 output can be individually controlled and addressed to use the same or different fixture per each output. The Deco Lighting fixture manual will give you the information with power link limitations and control type for that unit.

Fixtures that require Strip Cable connection will not be able to use this driver
Fixtures that require RJ45 connection will connect the input cables to RJ45 Output.

Use Cat6 A AWG 26 or thicker cable for cable connection with RJ45 connections. Cables exceeding 100ft will have voltage drop. Voltage drop will result in intensity drop.

Control Board

Lock Display: The display for the Deco Driver factory setting is lock screen function to unlock the display press and hold the Menu & Enter for 3 seconds

DMX:

DMX mode allows you to set the DMX operational mode: For each output port you can select Mode of operation and DMX start address. Press Enter use the Up / Down button to select the output port press Enter once selected. Mode function will then be highlighted, use the Up / Down button to select your operating mode. Each lighting fixture will have a different operating mode.

Consult the fixture’s manual or fixture label to determine the operating mode. Press Enter, DMX Address will then be highlighted, use the Up / Down button to select the fixtures start address. Start address should match your controller’s start address channel. Press Enter to confirm your settings.

Auto:

Auto mode allows you to access the pre-built auto function for control. Press Enter use the Up / Down button to select the pre pro-gram fixture look. Programs 01 to 18 are single scene programs and programs 19 to 21 are chase programs. Press Enter once you have decided on the scene or chase. For Programs 1-18 use the Up/Down buttons to adjust fixture dimmer output. For programs 19-21 use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the chase speed. Press Enter to confirm the fixture setting. Manual :

Manual mode allows you to manually control the intensity of all 4 ports simultaneously via the control display without the need for a DMX controller. Press Enter to select the dimmer output you would like to adjust . Use the Up/Down keys to select the dimmer intensity. There is many Deco Fixtures that can be controlled via a Deco Driver. Please Consult your Deco Lighting fixtures Manual to see what values are active. Press Enter to confirm the setting.

DMX Profile

Deco CV24 1 Channel Mode

Deco CV24 2 Channel Mode

Deco CV24 3 Channel Mode

Deco CV24 4 Channel Mode

Deco CV24 7 Channel Mode

6

|

Strobe

| No Function| 0-1|

0

Strobe (slow to fast)| 2-127
Random Strobe (slow to fast)| 128-255

7

|

Macro

| No Function| 0-1|

0

Color Fade (slow to fast)| 2-127
Color Chase (slow to fast)| 128-255

Size & Weight

Cleaning and Maintenance

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 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 (rack, 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.
4. Ventilation ports must be clear of any debris.
5.  Inner ventilation power supply must be clear of any debris

Rigging the Fixture

Caution!

1. The installation 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. Installation location must have adequate air flow.

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 without any failures. Installation should be checked at least one time a year by a skilled person.

Parts List

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: service@mega.lighting

Manual Version

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Document

Version

| Date| Fixture Software| Notes
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1.0| 06/10/2021| V1.1|

Mega Lite
18668 Highway 16N
Helotes, Texas 78023
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