ARCSHINEM18FC
PROLIGHTS

ArcShine M18FC

18x4W IP66 RGB + Warm White architectural linear bar, 100 cm

The ArcShine M18FC and ArcShine M9FC are a series of linear LED fixtures, designed for interior and exterior applications (IP66) such as flood lighting, wall washing and accent lighting.
There are two sizes available, one with 18 LEDs (100 cm) and the other with 9 (50 cm) LED emitters, 4W each, with RGB + Warm White colour mixing. Its die-cast aluminium body with tempered glass make them perfect additions to urban structures or historical buildings. 
Optic: 8° lenses capable of delivering multiple angles with optional holographic filters.
Optional holographic symmetric and elliptical filters available: 20°, 40°, 60°, 10°x60°, 30°x60°.
The ArcShine range has an on-board power supply and DMX/RDM control. The 100 cm version is controllable in two sections.

5 YEARS WARRANTY

Main features:

  • IP66 design, AC 100-240V and driver on-board, DMX/RDM controllable
  • RGB + Warm White colour mixing, with 4W LED emitters
  • Optic: 8° lenses capable of delivering multiple angles with optional holographic filters
  • Optional holographic symmetric and elliptical filters available: 20°, 40°, 60°, 10°x60°. 30°x60°
See variants

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Technical specifications

LIGHT SOURCE
  • Source: 18x4W RGB + Warm White LEDs
  • Luminous flux: (8°) 2'385 lm; (8°+20°) 2'353 lm; (8°+40°) 2'242 lm; (8°+60°) 2'262 lm; (8°+10°x60°) 3'567 lm; (8°+30°x60°) 2'460 @Full
  • Lux: (8°) 3'641 lx; (8°+20°) 712 lx; (8°+40°) 264 lx; (8°+60°) 181 lx; (8°+10°x60°) 450 lx; (8°+30°x60°) 321lx @3 m full
  • CRI: >80
  • Source life expectancy: > 50.000 hrs (L70B10 @Ta 25° C / 77° F)
OPTICS
  • Beam angle: 8°
  • Additional optics: see available accessories
COLOUR SYSTEM
  • Colour mixing: RGB + Warm White
  • CCT: CCT control through dedicated DMX channel
  • Colour wheel: virtual colour wheel with macros
  • Macros: built-in white presets
CONTROL
  • Supported Protocols: DMX512, RDM
  • DMX channels: 1 / 2 / 5 / 9 / 12 / 14ch
  • Pixel control: 2 controllable sections
  • RDM: for remote addressing and parameter configuration
  • Display: user interface through DATAMASTER external coder (not included)
  • Stand Alone: available through DATAMASTER external coder (not included)
  • Master/Slave: for synchronised operation of more units linked in a chain
  • Other: 16bit control of dimmer and colour
MOVEMENT
  • Tilt: 180° with manual adjustment
ELECTRONICS
  • Dimmer: linear 0 - 100% electronic dimmer
  • Dimmer curves: 4 selectable dimming modes available
  • Strobe / shutter: 1-30 Hz, electronic
  • Selectable PWM: 600 to 25000 Hz (selectable steps)
  • Firmware upgrade: via DMX with UPBOXPRO/UPBOX1 (not included)
CONNECTIONS
  • Power connection: moulded IP power IN/OUT connectors
  • Signal connection: moulded IP signal IN/OUT connectors
  • Adaptors: XLR and BARE END 16A adaptors included
ELECTRICAL
  • Mains power supply: 100-240V - 50/60Hz
  • Max power consumption (230V): 80W
  • Output (at 230V): 18 units on a single power line
  • Power factor: >0,94
PHYSICAL
  • IP rating: IP66 for outdoor installations
  • IK rating: IK09 impact rating
  • Cooling: fan-free with natural convection
  • Housing: Sturdy aluminium profile
  • Finish: basalt grey (RAL 7012)
  • Operating temperature: Ta -20 to +45 °C (-4 to +113 °F)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 1000x106x71mm / 39.37''x4.17''x2.8''
  • Weight: 4,9kg / 10.8lbs
INSTALLATION
  • Suspension and fixing: double hanging bracket suitable for safe hanging and for floor positioning
CERTIFICATIONS / REPORTS
  • Compliance: CE, UKCA, RCM, cTUVus, FCC
BOX CONTENT

Versions

Code
LED source
Beam angle (° - HxV)
Lenght (cm)
Painting
ARCSHINEM1808FC
ARCSHINEM1808FC (DISCONTINUED)
RGBW/Full color
8
100
Standard
ARCSHM1808FCC5M
ARCSHM1808FCC5M (NEW)
RGBW/Full color
8
100
C5M

Accessories & Related Products

<b>Æther</b> Link
Æther Link
(Optional)
IP66 rated 1 Universe CRMX wireless transceiver for permanent outdoor installation
<b>DataMaster</b>
DataMaster
(Optional)
RDM/DMX tool,cable tester, 5p XLR connectors,pouch, charging cable, XLR adapters
AWEXAC2L03
AWEXAC2L03
(Optional)
Extension IP67 power cable, IPpowercon-F -> IPpowercon-M, 3m
AWEXAC2L05
AWEXAC2L05
(Optional)
Extension IP67 power cable, IPpowercon-F -> IPpowercon-M, 5m
AWEXAC2L10
AWEXAC2L10
(Optional)
Extension IP67 power cable, IPpowercon-F -> IPpowercon-M, 10m
AWEXAC2L20
AWEXAC2L20
(Optional)
Extension IP67 power cable, IPpowercon-F -> IPpowercon-M, 20m
AWEXDC2L03
AWEXDC2L03
(Optional)
Extension IP67 signal cable, IPdataCON-F -> IPdataCON-M, 3m
AWEXDC2L05
AWEXDC2L05
(Optional)
Extension IP67 signal cable, IPdataCON-F -> IPdataCON-M, 5m
AWEXDC2L10
AWEXDC2L10
(Optional)
Extension IP67 signal cable, IPdataCON-F -> IPdataCON-M, 10m
AWEXDC2L20
AWEXDC2L20
(Optional)
Extension IP67 signal cable, IPdataCON-F -> IPdataCON-M, 20m
ARCS18FIXBD
ARCS18FIXBD
(Optional)
Barndoor to adjust the light beam for ARCSHINES18 and ARCSHINEM18
ARCSM18FILTER20
ARCSM18FILTER20
(Optional)
Light diffusion filter for ARCSHINEM18, 20°
ARCSM18FILTER40
ARCSM18FILTER40
(Optional)
Light diffusion filter for ARCSHINEM18, 40°
ARCSM18FILTER60
ARCSM18FILTER60
(Optional)
Light diffusion filter for ARCSHINEM18, 60°
ARCSM18FILTER1060
ARCSM18FILTER1060
(Optional)
Light diffusion filter for ARCSHINEM18, 10°x60°
ARCSM18FILTER3060
ARCSM18FILTER3060
(Optional)
Light diffusion filter for ARCSHINEM18, 30°x60°
ARCSSM18OUTERCASE
ARCSSM18OUTERCASE
(Optional)
Outercase box for ground installation for ARCSHINES18 and ARCSHINEM18 series, manual tilt
AWEXDC1221ADP
AWEXDC1221ADP
(Optional)
Signal adapter kit from AWEXDC1 series to AWEXDC2 series and vice versa
AWEXAC12ADP
AWEXAC12ADP
(Optional)
Power adapter from AWEXAC1 cable series to AWEXAC2 cable series
IPTESTBOX
IPTESTBOX
(Optional)
Portable vacuum and pressure tester for ProLights IP fixtures
UPBOXPRO
UPBOXPRO
(Optional)
Firmware uploader kit, USB IN, 5-pin XLR DMX OUT connector

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Data sheet & specs

File name File size Download
Letter datasheetArcshinem18fc_A4_DATASHEET_(ITA).pdf(12/09/2025)363KB
Letter datasheetArcshinem18fc_LETTER_DATASHEET_(EN).pdf(12/09/2025)360KB
Letter datasheetArcshinem18fc_A4_DATASHEET_(EN).pdf(12/09/2025)362KB
Tender SpecificationArcshinem18fc_TENDER_SPECIFICATION.pdf(28/07/2022)3MB

User manual

File name File size Download
User manualArcshinem18fc_USER_MANUAL_EN.pdf(04/03/2024)10MB
User manualArcshinem18fc_USER_MANUAL_FR.pdf(04/03/2024)10MB
User manualGENERAL_SAFETY_INFORMATION.pdf(02/12/2022)12MB

DMX chart & personalities

File name File size Download
DMX chartArcshinem18fc_DMX_CHARTS.pdf(03/08/2022)173KB

ARCSHINEM18FC Firmware rev. 1.0

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Photometrics

CAD symbols & drawings

File name File size Download
3D SKPArcshinem1808fc_3D.skp(26/07/2022)564KB
2DArcshinem18fc_CAD_2D.dwg(25/07/2022)48MB
2D cad symbolsArcshinem1808fc_CAD_2DSYMBOLS.dwg(26/07/2022)97KB
3DArcshinem1808fc_CAD_3D.dwg(03/10/2022)529KB
Technical drawingArcshinem18fc_TECHNICAL_DRAWING.pdf(25/07/2022)2MB
VectorWorksVECTORWORKS_SYMBOLS.vwx(26/07/2022)562KB
VectorWorksPROLIGHTS_VECTORWORKS_v2025_LIBRARY.vwx(13/05/2025)321MB
VectorWorksPROLIGHTS_VECTORWORKS_v2020_LIBRARY.vwx(13/05/2025)276MB

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