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Appendix 

TFX-BL400 User Manual 

Revision: 2006-01-20/16:32 

General Troubleshooting 

Applies to 

Symptom 

Solution(s) 

Lights 

Foggers 
& Snow 

Controller

Dimmer
s& 
Chaser 

Auto shut off 

Check fan thermal switch reset 

 

 

 

 

Beam is very dim or not 
bright 

Clean optical system or replace lamp 
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 

 

 

 

 

Breaker/Fuse keeps 
blowing 

Check total load placed on device 

 

 

 

 

Chase is too slow 

Check users manual for speed adjustment 

 

 

 

 

Device has no power 

Check for power on Mains. 
Check device

s fuse. (internal and/or extern

al) 

 

 

 

 

Fixture is not responding  Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing 

Check DMX cables 
Check polarity switch settings  

 

 

 

 

Fixture is on but there is 
no movement to the 
audio 

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control 
switches. If audio provided via 

¼

 jack, make sure a live audio 

signal exists 
Adjust sound sensitivity knob 

 

 

 

 

Lamps cuts off 
sporadically  

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating. 
Lamp may be at end of its life. 

 

 

 

 

Light will not come on 
after power failure 

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the 
electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 10 
minutes before powering up 

 

 

 

 

Loss of signal 

Use only DMX cables 
Install terminator 
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black 
lights. 

 

 

 

 

Motor movements are 
jerky or jumpy 

Possible bad motor driver or sensors 
Check  polarity switch on controller 

 

 

 

 

Moves slow 

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 

 

 

 

 

No flash 

Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping 

 

 

 

 

No light output 

Check slip ring & brushes for contact  
Install bulb 
Call service technician 

 

 

 

 

Relay will not work 

Check reset switch 
Check cable connections 

 

 

 

 

Remote does not work 

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device 

 

 

 

 

Stand alone mode 

All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions do 
not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and it 
will automatically enter into this mode 

 

 

 

 

Unit wobbles when 
rotating 

Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TFX-BL400 Black Shadow

Page 1: ...Chauvet 3000 N 29 th Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com TFX BL400 Black Shadow USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...CLUDED 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 3 AC POWER 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 FEATURES 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4 SETUP 5 LAMP 5 Lamp installation 5 POWER 5 MOUNTING 6 Orientation 6 Rigging 6 OPERATION 6 APPENDIX 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 7 RETURNS PROCEDURE 7 CLAIMS 7 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 ...

Page 3: ... with a suitable Earth Ground Safety Instructions Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended ...

Page 4: ...non long throw easy lamp access safety wire mesh switch selectable power settings 115V or 230V 240V available no duty cycle Product Overview Hanging bracket Tension knob Lamp wire mesh cover Product Overview WARNING NEVER RUN ON A DIMMER CIRCUIT YOU MUST WAIT 15 MINUTES FOR LAMP TO COOL DOWN BEFORE RESTARTING ...

Page 5: ... torque to secure lamp in place 4 Close lamp cover align the screw holes and fasten the thumbscrews back onto the cover Power Your product is equipped with switch selectable AC power setting and frequency Warning Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground To determine the power requiremen...

Page 6: ...and routine maintenance Safety cables should always be used Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Operation The Black Shadow also known as the TFX BL400 produces a high powered long throw medium sized beam of black light Black light causes fluorescent materials to emit visible light This effect is commonl...

Page 7: ...depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sen...

Page 8: ...y Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Motor mov...

Page 9: ...n Height 355 mm 14 in Weight 16 33 Kg 36 lbs POWER Switch selectable power settings 115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz European version 240V 50 Hz AC input 3 prongs IEC 60320 C14 male socket LAMPS H400BL 400W THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 40 104 F FUSE Main 20mm Glass 7A Fast Blow ORDERING INFORMATION Black Shadow TFX BL400 Fuse 5A P170FUSE007 ...

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