Summary of Mega Trix
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User manual.
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Page 2 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 t able of c ontents 1. Before you begin................................................................................3 what is included ........................................................................................... 3 unpacking instructions .....
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 3 of 21 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included · mega trix™ · power cord · warranty card · quick reference guide unpacking instructions immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and check the container to make sure you have received all the parts indi...
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Page 4 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 product at a glance use on dimmer x auto programs p outdoor use x auto-ranging power supply p sound-activated p replaceable fuse p dmx p user-serviceable x master/slave p duty cycle x safety notes please read the following safety notes carefully before work...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 5 of 21 2. I ntroduction product overview safety loop led display.
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Page 6 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 product dimensions.
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 7 of 21 3. S etup ac power the mega trix™ has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 vac, 50/60 hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed ...
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Page 8 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 power linking the product provides power linking via the iec outlet located in the back of the unit. Please see the diagram below for further explanation. Power linking diagram you can power link up to 17 mega trix™ units on 120 vac or up to 32 mega trix™ u...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 9 of 21 mounting before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the safety notes section. Orientation the mega trix™ may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Riggin...
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Page 10 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 4. O peration control panel operation to access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the product overview section for button locations on the control panel. Button function press to find an opera...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 11 of 21 configuration (dmx) set the product in dmx mode to control with a dmx controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Turn the product on. 3. Connect a dmx cable from the dmx output of the dmx controller to the dmx input socket on the pro...
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Page 12 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 configuration (standalone) set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a dmx controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Turn the product on. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (stat...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 13 of 21 master/slave mode the master/slave mode allows a single mega trix™ product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more mega trix™ products (the “slaves”) without the need of a dmx controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either automa...
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Page 14 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 5. T echnical i nformation product maintenance dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lightin...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 15 of 21 general troubleshooting symptom possible cause possible action circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing · excessive load on the circuit · make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current · short circuit along the power ...
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Page 16 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 contact procedure in case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below: · if you live in the us, contact chauvet® world headquarters. · if you live in the uk or ireland, contact chauvet® europe ltd. · if you live in any other...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 17 of 21 dmx primer introduction the dmx protocol (usitt dmx512-a) is a networking protocol that enables a universal dmx controller device to control the features of multiple dmx compatible fixtures, whether par cans, wash lights, moving heads, followspots, foggers...
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Page 18 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 dmx configuration the dmx fixture configuration consists in determining how many channels each fixture will need as well as assigning the corresponding dmx channels to each fixture in order to size correctly the dmx controller. Personalities a dmx personal...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 19 of 21 (dmx connectivity cont.) number of fixtures when using a dmx controller, the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on the dmx daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the dmx controller has to support. Conversely, the number of onbo...
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Page 20 of 21 mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 (dmx connectivity cont.) test all dmx cables with an ohmmeter to verify their correct polarity and to make sure that there are no short-circuits between any of the pins, or between any pin and ground. If the common wire (shield) touches the chassis ground,...
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Mega trix™ user manual rev. 4 page 21 of 21 6. T echnical s pecifications dimensions and weight length width height weight 10.1 in (257 mm) 14.7 in (373 mm) 7.9 in (201 mm) 7.8 lb (3.6 kg) note: dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power power supply type range voltage selectio...