Intimidator™ Spot 250 User Manual
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Intimidator Spot 250 Service Maintenance Guide
Symptom(s)
Possible Solution(s)
Lamp is not illuminating
Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is forced
convection cooled, which means that if the fans are kept clean and free of
debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur
Check the options in the display for Lamp function [on~off]. Also check the
DMX signal. It is possible to remotely turn off the lamp with a DMX controller.
Check to see if the lamp needs to be replaced. This is a wear item, and will
need to be checked and replaced on a regular basis of operation.
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing
Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
Check for a short in the electrical wiring: internal and/or external
Device has no power
Check device’s fuse (internal)
Check for power on Mains
-Note: In the event of magnetic transformer failure, the unit can be sent in for
repair; however, a replacement part can be ordered directly from Chauvet
Part#: P140-IS250TRAN
Fixture is not responding to DMX
Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings on the controller
Check cable connections
Call service technician
-Note: In the event of Display/Master PCB failure, a replacement PCB can be
ordered directly from Chauvet Part#: P170-IS250MAS
Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights
Pan/tilt movement, color, gobo
reset problem
1 or more sensors may need to be adjusted or replaced. This may be either
the optical sensor or the magnetic stopper sensor.
Note In the event of a sensor failure, a replacement sensor may be ordered
directly from Chauvet: Part#: Magnetic Pan: P170-IS250PSS
Optical Pan: P170-IS250POS
Magnetic Tilt: P110-IS250TSS
Optical Tilt: P100-IS250TOS
Gobo: P100-IS250GWS
Gobo rotation: P100-IS250GRS
Color: P100-IS250CWS
The display backlight will not turn
off and stays lit
There is an option in the control board that determines if the display turns off
after 30 seconds of inactivity, or if the display stays lit indefinitely.
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See section “5-Display” in the onboard display “close”.
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at
the location on the following page.