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- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Precautions And Installation Requirements
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) -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4. Connecting Lights 4.1 Power Considerations 4.1.1 Methods of Connecting Additional Power 4.2 How to Connect Additional Minleon Lights 4.2.1 Connecting Lights Using the One Power Supply 4.2.2 Connecting Lights Using Additional Power Supplies 4.3 Connection Options ... - Page 5 6. Fault Diagnosis 7. Specifications 8. Preparing Custom Effects for Uploading 8.1 Using Minleon’s LightShow Pro Sequencer Software 8.2 Steps to Export a File Ready for Uploading 9. Minleon RGB Lights 9.1 RGB String Light Series ...
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Page 6: Introduction
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 –... -
Page 7: Connecting Up The Controller
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... -
Page 8: Using The Controller
Step 5: Type in the URL web address IP number of (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 Page 8 of 34... -
Page 9: Colors Screen
3.2 - COLORS SCREEN Colors Colour Pallet Brightness This screen allows for the Allows for a selection of Allows you to select a user to select custom colors either a single colour or up to brightness level for the lights with the ability to choose up three colours when used with to 3 separate colors for use... -
Page 10: Effects Screen
This allows the user This allows the user to create speed of the chosen effect. to select the customized effects using Minleon’s One being the slowest and direction of certain LightShow Pro software and then be ten being the fastest. -
Page 11: Favorites Screen
3.4 – FAVORITES SCREEN Effect Slot Favorites There are up to 5 free slots that users This screen allows the user to can save their favorite effects to. The save up to five effects for controller will save custom selected quick and easy call back colors, intensity, speed and effect. -
Page 12: Configuration Screen
This connection does not require any addresses, passwords, number of network except the wireless access point lights connected and also update the that has been created by the WEC controller’s firmware controller. You also set the number of lights connected here as well... -
Page 13: Configuration - Direct Connect
Security Save This allows you to select the number This allows the user to set of lights connected to the WEC to a Once you are password protection for the total of 400 lights. Note a maximum happy with your... -
Page 14: Configuration - Network Mode
Lights Save Security This allows you to select the number of lights connected to the WEC to a Once you are This is the security password and total of 400 lights. Note a maximum happy with your the security type for the wireless... -
Page 15: Configuration - Advanced Mode
Protocol sets the type of communication language lights connected and also update the used to talk to the wireless controller, either Minleon’s controller’s firmware DDP or industry standard Art-Net can be used Art-Net Universes... -
Page 16: On/Off Storing The Last Effect
3.6 – ON/OFF – STORING THE LAST EFFECT ON/OFF The on/off tab will turn the lights on and off but it will also store the last effect into the controller’s memory if the power to the controller is disconnected. The last effect will play once the power has been restored 3.7 –... -
Page 17: Resetting The Controller
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 that have been created using Minleon’s LightShow Pro programming software. This allows a level of light control that can be designed to suit any application. -
Page 18: Using Art-Net
3.10 – USING ART-NET The Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) can also be used with Art-Net for live control via software or a console and a wireless access point. To set up the Art-Net Configuration the 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. -
Page 19: Updating The Controllers Firmware
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. -
Page 20: Connecting Lights
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 is shipped with a 2-amp power supply that can run a load of approximately 50 Minleon RGB lights. -
Page 21: How To Connect Additional Minleon Lights
4.2 How to Connect Additional Minleon RGB Lights Each string of Minleon RGB Lights has both a male and a female plug, the male is the input side and the female is the output side. To connect, remove the weatherproof plug from the female plug at the end of the string and then connect the male input plug for the second string to the female plug of the first string. -
Page 22: Connection Options
The below section gives some basic layout examples of how lighting can be connected and controlled from a Minleon Wireless Effects Controller (WEC). Any of the Minleon RGB Light range can be used including, RGB light strings, Triklits, Strip and RGB Tubes. This allows for a level of installation flexibility that can suit nearly any requirements. -
Page 23: Connecting Using The Optional T-Way Or Smart-T
Each string on each T-Way will mimic each other so all strings connected will do the same thing. This is useful for using the Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) over larger areas. # The Smart-T allows for each T to act independently of the other allowing for one supply cable... -
Page 24: Strings Connected Through The Data Extender
4.3.5 Strings Connected through the Data Extender Lights can be connected up to 300 feet away from the Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) using the optional Minleon Data Extender, Minleon Power Supply and Power-T Data Extender Sender Unit T-Way 4 Core Data Extender... -
Page 25: Minleon Accessories
5. MINLEON ACCESSORIES Minleon have a number of accessories to allow various installation options which increases the flexibility of the Minleon Wireless Effects Controller (WEC) and Lights. 5.1 Extension Cables A range of extension cables for either extending the distance from the controller to the first light or for linking lights together. -
Page 26: Smart Extenders
100 metres (328ft) 4 core Spacer/Extension Due to voltage drop over long distances it is recommended to use a Power-T Injector Adaptor after the receiver unit so that enough voltage can be supplied to the Minleon RGB lights 5.5 16-Port Distribution Box... -
Page 27: T-Ways
This allows for thousands of lights to be connected to a single Minleon NDB. This can be a big advantage . for covering large areas with one controller. Of course power considerations need to be taken into account. -
Page 28: Fault Diagnosis
6. FAULT DIAGNOSIS Many faults can be easily diagnosed by following the appropriate instructions in the table below. Check that the 12VDC power supply is connected to the No Lights are Working controller and that the power supply is plugged into the power outlet and turned on. -
Page 29: Specifications
8.1 Using Minleon’s LightShow Pro Sequencing Software A: Open up the Minleon LightShow Pro application. If you do not already have a copy of Minleon’s LightShow Pro then you can download the demo of the software or purchase different versions from www.lightshowpro.com... -
Page 30: Steps To Export A File Ready For Uploading
8.2 Steps to export a file ready for Uploading Step 1: Use Minleon’s LightShow Pro to create your own effects Step 2: The LightShow Pro Minleon Effects Export Wizard is started. Step 3: Select the desired controllers or elements to export to the SD card. - Page 31 Step 4: Select the range of the sequence that you want to export. Generally this would be the whole range of the sequence Step 5: Select the frame refresh rate for use in the effects controller Generally this is left at 30 frames per second, any higher will not yield noticeable results, lower frame rates will enable longer sequences to be saved...
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Page 32: Minleon Rgb Lights
Effects Controller (WEC) to allow you to mix and match for any occasion or area. 9.1 RGB String Light Series Minleon RGB lights come in a wide variety of types that can be mixed and matched. All Minleon RGB lights are 36bit RGB color* (12 bit per color) and are available as standard with 300mm spacing 25 to a string in green, black and white string color. -
Page 33: Double Sided Rgb Snow Tubes
G40 Frosted [triklits] TrikLits 9.4 RGB Light Strip – Flexi Tape The Minleon RGB Flexi Tape is a 2 LED per section digital color changing strip that can create stunning effects and outlines using any of the Minleon controllers, The strip is encapsulated in Silicone based UV protected coating to a level of IP67. - Page 34 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.
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