Service and display messages
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Service and display messages
The MAC Aura XIP gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character short
code and a smaller full-text message in the fixture’s display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing
easier reading with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed
information.
Excessively high temperatures
If any of the temperature sensors reports that the fixture has exceeded its recommended temperature
range, the fixture reports a temperature warning and reduces light output to reduce its temperature. If the
temperature reaches a dangerous level, light output is shut down completely.
Temperature warnings are canceled and full light output becomes available again as soon as the
temperature returns to normal.
Warning messages
Warning messages indicate that either:
• problems might appear in the future if no action is taken, or
• the user needs to pay special attention to a function or procedure when working with the fixture.
The MAC Aura XIP communicates warnings as follows:
• Warning codes are shown continuously in the display and disappear when the user reacts to the warning.
• If more than one warning is detected, all warnings are displayed in sequence.
• If the display is inactive, the fixture’s status LED (see Figure 2 on page 10) flashes orange to indicate that
there is a warning. Activating the display will show the warning.
The possible warning messages are listed in Table 5 below:
Short code
Long message
Explanation
BANK
BANK NO ACCESS
Error unpacking firmware bank during/after software upload. Fixture
will continue to operate on existing firmware. Warning message is
cleared by a successful software upload or at the next power off/on
cycle.
BATM
BATTERY MODE
Fixture in battery mode. Certain control menu items are not
available.
BETW
BEAM TMP HIGH
LED beam pixels sensor detects abnormally high operating
temperature.*
CTUP
CONNECTORS UPWARD
Fixture base is installed with connectors facing upward, where there
is a risk of water accumulation in case of rain
DRYO
DRYING OFF
Drying off function activated
EMPW
EMPTYING WATER
Fixture draining water from front of head
NEMW
NEED EMPTY WATER
Water buildup in front of head. Draining required.
PFTW*
PFC TEMP HIGH
Power factor correction unit sensor detects abnormally high
operating temperature.*
PTTW*
PT TEMP HIGH
Pan/tilt PCB sensor detects abnormally high operating temperature.*
SERV
SERVICE MODE
Fixture in service mode.
SLW
SAFETY LOOP
A safety loop error occurred but is no longer active. Warning
message is cleared at next power OFF/ON cycle.
Table 5: Warning messages
