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Troubleshooting Guide
If a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to
for more information. The chart below provides possible causes and remedies
for each message.
Table 2-2: Troubleshooting Guide
Message
Description
Symptom
Possible Cause and Remedy
n/a
DMX Failure
No response to DMX
data
MCB connector disconnected...
- check MCB DATA IN connection.
n/a
Lamp Douse
Lamp douses frequently
Fan failure...
- check fans for proper connection and
operation.
n/a
Lamp Strike Failure
Lamp will not strike
Lamp cutout switch engaged...
- check lamp cutout switches at lamp box
and fan ducts.
Bad lamp...
- replace lamp.
n/a
Profile Not Matched
Luminaire behaves
oddly
Profile not set correctly...
- check Setup menu for correct type (spot or
wash).
No Sens
Mechanism failed to find
sensor (reported for Blue,
Amber, Magenta, Col-
Wheel, CTO, Gobo1,
Index1, Gobo2, Index2,
Gobo3, Index3, Zoom and
Edge)
No control continuous
recalibration, and/or
mechanism at wrong
position
Motor power not connected...
- connect motor power.
Sensor not connected...
- connect sensor.
Interconnect board not connected securely...
- check connection, inspect for bent pins.
Movement restricted or impeded...
- remove obstruction, check cable routing,
and/or check voltage at MCB test point.
n/a
No power
Luminaire does not
power-up
Switch not turned on...
- verify switch is turned on.
Not plugged in...
- ensure A/C cable is connected to power
source.
Pan/
Encoder/
Fail
Pan Encoder Failure
Luminaire will not pan
MCB pan/tilt connector disconnected...
- connect MCB pan/tilt connector (J8).
Pan motor disconnected
- connect pan motor power.
Encoder faulty...
- replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor
assembly.
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