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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

The following table provides a list of common failures and possible solutions.

Table 4-1: Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom

Solution(s)

Refer to...

No power to luminaire.

Ensure power cable is properly connected to 
Neutrik® input connector.

page 8

Ensure power is switched on at source (mains, 
disconnect box, etc.)

n/a

No console control.

Ensure DMX512 or Ethernet data cable is 
properly connected.

page 15

Ensure DMX512 address setting is correct.

page 19

DMX512 control not working 
correctly throughout daisy-chain.

Ensure data cables are correctly configured.

page 15

Ensure termination connector is installed at last 
luminaire in data link.

page 10

Lamp does not strike at power-up. Configure lamp to start at power-up.

page 25

Comm LED is 

red

 indicating that 

no valid DMX or Ethernet signal 
is detected.

Ensure DMX512 or Ethernet data cable is 
properly connected.
Check console.

page 15

No Ethernet control.

Ensure that luminaire is not also receiving a 
DMX signal. If both valid DMX and Ethernet 
control are being received, DMX control will 
take precedence.

page 18

Beam obstructed by gobo in open 
position.

Set new gobo zero position.

page 36

Luminaire won’t take software 
update.

Remove active control (DMX512 or Art-Net).

page 45

Summary of Contents for BAD Boy

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL 02 9812 0001A Spot Luminaire S i i...

Page 2: ...manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Please check www prg com for latest version PRG assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims resulting from error...

Page 3: ...ROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK FIRE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE 1 PRG luminaires have bee...

Page 4: ...nents Service and maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel as determined by the high pressure lighting fixture manufacturer 2 Arc lamps generate intense heat Disconnect power and al...

Page 5: ...pr cis es dans le manuel du frabricant doit tre fournies AVERTISSEMENT R GLAGE DES LAMPES 1 Chaleur intense D brancher le mat riel et laisser refroidir pendant 15 minutes avant de rallumer 2 Risque l...

Page 6: ...een revised as follows Version Release Date Notes BASIC February 27 2009 Software version 1 0 Initial release A May 21 2009 Software version 1 1 Updated menu system spin mode values and troubleshootin...

Page 7: ...r 2 Installation Power and Data Cabling Requirements Power 8 Data 8 DMX512 Cables 8 DMX512 Male Termination Connector 10 Ethernet Cables 10 Installation Procedure Installing Luminaire in a Hanging Con...

Page 8: ...31 Timing Channels 32 Channel Functions 32 Timing Channel Mapping 32 Gobo Set Zero Position 36 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide 38 Errors 39 Testing Tes...

Page 9: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 9812 0001A vii Appendix A Technical Specifications Bad Boy Spot Luminaire 60 Bad Boy Road Case 62 Appendix B Glossary Glossary of Terms 64...

Page 10: ...BAD BOY SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL viii 02 9812 0001A Notes...

Page 11: ...ation For more information regarding DMX512 systems refer to the DMX512 1990 AMX 192 Standards publication available from United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc USITT USITT 6443 Ridings Ro...

Page 12: ...PRG Las Vegas 6050 South Valley View Blvd Las Vegas Nevada 89118 Ph 702 942 4774 Fx 702 942 4775 PRG Los Angeles 9111 Sunland Blvd Sun Valley California 91352 Ph 818 252 2600 Fx 818 252 2620 PRG Nash...

Page 13: ...02 9812 0001A 3 1 Description This chapter contains an overview of luminaire features and components Features Components...

Page 14: ...Full field dimming from 0 to 100 with accurate slow speed control as well as fast bumps Quantum Color system featuring four 4 color wheels with seven discrete colors on each wheel one 1 designer whee...

Page 15: ...wing items can be ordered from PRG Please order by PRG part number PRG P N Accessory 21 9812 0863 Bad Boy Hanging Bracket Assembly 23 9623 0177 DMX Termination Connector 25 9812 0902 5 AC Line Cord 2...

Page 16: ...etail 200 240 VAC 15A Max 50 60 Hz COMM IN DMX THRU ETHERN ET AC IN Upper Enclosure Houses power supply ballast and provides Data In and Thru and AC power connections Also houses the Menu Touchscreen...

Page 17: ...installing the luminaire It includes instructions for connecting power and data along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing it within your system Power and...

Page 18: ...hasing or constructing data cables it is important that not only the correct cable type be used but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system Your cabling should meet the following USITT D...

Page 19: ...d twisted pair Data Pin 5 2nd conduc torof2nd twisted pair Data DMX In Cable Pinout Female Conn Table 2 1 Recommended Cable Types Type Pairs Z Jacket AWG Use Temp F Belden Cables 1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IB...

Page 20: ...nstruct your own connector you will need the following components 5 pin male XLR connector Two 1 4W 5 120 ohm resistors Note A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from PRG See...

Page 21: ...Step 1 Unlatch and remove case lid Figure 2 2 Step 2 Remove Power Cord Safety Cables and Hanging Brackets from case Step 3 Tilt luminaire enclosure upright as shown Step 4 Install Hanging Brackets as...

Page 22: ...nging configurations To install in truss Step 1 Roll case to mounting location as required Figure 2 4 Step 2 Using two people carefully lift luminaire into mounting position Step 3 Secure in place by...

Page 23: ...ble MUST be used for all hanging installations and may be required by local codes Safety cable and input pigtail cable must be dressed to avoid interference with luminaire motion Square tube or round...

Page 24: ...g position Step 1 Unlatch and remove case lid Figure 2 6 Step 2 Remove Power Cord and Safety Cables from case Step 3 Tilt case upright as shown Use grips on bottom of case to assist in tilting upward...

Page 25: ...console documentation for more information The Ethernet ports are not assigned as either In or Thru as the DMX512 ports are Ethernet can be connected in any configuration CAUTION The Ethernet ports a...

Page 26: ...so that they will not interfere with luminaire head or yoke movement The Ethernet ports are not assigned as either In or Thru as the DMX512 ports are Ethernet can be connected in any configuration Fi...

Page 27: ...tion refer to Bypassing Calibration on page 18 CAUTION Before applying power be sure the luminaire is hung or positioned so that the head and yoke can move freely without restriction Refer clearances...

Page 28: ...ion If the menu screen is touched in the center and held during startup the luminaire will present a menu that provides the option to bypass calibration This feature allows the luminaire to skip the c...

Page 29: ...ven if power is removed Note Refer to your console operating instructions for specific information regarding its addressing requirements To program a DMX512 starting address Step 1 At Home screen pres...

Page 30: ...el to bring up Start Douse YES NO options Figure 2 11 Starting the Lamp Step 3 Press YES to start lamp The luminaire can also be configured to power up with its lamp on or off and the maximum lamp pow...

Page 31: ...02 9812 0001A 21 3 Operation This chapter contains instructions for using the Menu Touchscreen and controlling the luminaire by DMX512 Menu System DMX512 Operation...

Page 32: ...tomatically return to the Home screen from a sub menu if inactive for 45 seconds The display will go into screen saver mode backlight off if inactive for five minutes The menu will automatically jump...

Page 33: ...ion of each menu screen and its functions Pan Tilt Invert Pan Invert Tilt Swap Pan Tilt Lock Pan Lock Tilt Recalibrate ALL Pan Tilt Zoom Colors Gobos Dimmer Strobe Disable ALL Pan Tilt Zoom Wheels Mec...

Page 34: ...if close to threshold or red if over threshold Temperature displays luminaire head temperature The temperature is shown in green if under limit yellow if close to the limit and red if over the limit P...

Page 35: ...limit yellow if close to the limit and red if over the limit Fans displays fan status as OK if all fans are running or ERR red if any of the luminaire s fans are not running Press EXIT to return to Ho...

Page 36: ...ting Information Screen Run Time displays current run time in hours minutes format Software Version displays software date and time stamp and software version name Fixture Hours displays total number...

Page 37: ...o options Press EXIT to return to Home Screen Test Screen Re Cal press to bring up Recalibration Screen Re Call ALL press to bring up Re Cal ALL Yes No options Disable press to bring up Disable Screen...

Page 38: ...igner Lo Byte 0 N 18 Designer Control 0 Y Wheel Control on p 29 19 Gobo1 Hi Byte 0 N 20 Gobo1 Lo Byte 0 N 21 Gobo1 Control 0 Y Wheel Control on p 29 22 Gobo1 Index Hi Byte 0 N 23 Gobo1 Index Lo Byte 0...

Page 39: ...s all follow this same logic and the same control channel ranges Table 3 2 Wheel Control Range Function Notes 0 9 Continuous Continuous wheel positioning 10 19 Discrete Positioning limited to half pan...

Page 40: ...ckwise direction Flashes from the current position to white and back as fast as possible at a random rate Flashes from the current position to white and back as fast as possible at a rate defined by t...

Page 41: ...ld for 3 seconds followed by an immediate change to DMX 0 with out any other DMX values in between Zoom Normal is optimized for a 30 throw Zoom Short Throw is optimized for a 15 throw Gobo Set Zero al...

Page 42: ...Timing Channels Table starting on the next page The following guidelines apply A timing value of zero is full speed A time value of 100 or 255 in DMX causes the associated parameter s to follow cue fa...

Page 43: ...3 6 6 34 6 8 35 7 0 14 36 7 2 37 7 4 15 38 7 6 39 7 8 40 8 16 41 8 2 42 8 4 17 43 8 6 44 8 8 45 9 18 46 9 2 47 9 4 19 48 9 6 49 9 8 50 10 20 51 10 2 52 10 4 53 10 6 21 54 11 55 11 22 56 12 57 12 58 13...

Page 44: ...38 44 139 45 55 140 45 141 45 142 46 56 143 46 144 47 57 145 47 146 47 Table 3 8 Timing Channels Continued Value DMX Seconds 147 48 58 148 48 149 49 59 150 49 151 49 152 50 60 153 50 154 50 155 51 61...

Page 45: ...19 180 220 180 221 190 87 222 190 223 200 88 224 200 225 200 226 210 89 227 210 228 210 229 220 90 230 220 231 230 91 232 230 233 230 234 240 92 235 240 236 250 93 237 250 238 250 239 260 94 240 260 2...

Page 46: ...tup This allows correction for a sensor that may be slightly out of position causing the gobo wheel to not be perfectly centered and therefore obstructing part of the beam in the open position To set...

Page 47: ...ooting and Maintenance This chapter provides a basic troubleshooting guide along with procedures for testing proper handling and routine maintenance Troubleshooting Testing Software Update Equipment H...

Page 48: ...working correctly throughout daisy chain Ensure data cables are correctly configured page 15 Ensure termination connector is installed at last luminaire in data link page 10 Lamp does not strike at p...

Page 49: ...h specific mechanisms if any have errors It also provides a log of systems activity The Status panel operates as follows Mechanisms displays mechanism status Mechanism names will be shown in yellow if...

Page 50: ...r Spin Error Error while sending spin command to motion processor Stop Spin Error Error while sending stop spin command to motion processor Spin Stop Timeout Spinning mechanism did not come to rest in...

Page 51: ...options are as follows Re Cal press to bring up Recalibration Screen Re Call ALL press to bring up Re Cal ALL Yes No options Disable press to bring up Disable Screen Mech Test press to bring up Mech T...

Page 52: ...e sensor and the other position will be off Manual Control The slider on the right side of the screen moves the mechanism through its range of travel manually Feedback The current status of the mechan...

Page 53: ...dows does not come with the required Java run time library installed so you may need to go to the Sun website java com getjava to download Java Selecting an Ethernet Interface Connect the computer to...

Page 54: ...the update software version it will not complete the update Note There is a bug in some versions of the boot software that causes the screen to go white during the update process Let the download com...

Page 55: ...Ethernet To initiate the software crossload press Crossload SW at the Information screen At confirmation screen press Yes If a connected luminaire already has that software version it will do nothing...

Page 56: ...e fill components mercury and halogen metal compounds in the lamp tubes to vaporize completely If the lamps are switched off earlier than 3 minutes the fill components are partially vaporized The inad...

Page 57: ...replace lamp Step 1 Remove power from lamp and allow lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes Step 2 Remove power from luminaire Step 3 At rear of luminaire rotate backcap counter clockwise to remove it wi...

Page 58: ...cing lamp Touching lamp glass with bare fingers will leave oil and cause the lamp to explode or burn out early If touched use alcohol to thoroughly clean glass Figure 4 1 Replacing the Lamp Backcap La...

Page 59: ...1 Power up luminaire and allow to warm up for at least ten minutes Step 2 Set intensity to 100 Step 3 Position beam on a white wall at a distance of 10 to 20 Step 4 Using control console open beam si...

Page 60: ...Gobo Wheel 2 R2 as shown in Figure 4 3 Doors are identified by a label Turn captive screw to open door CAUTION Do not touch gobos with bare fingers Wear cotton gloves or finger cots when handling Ste...

Page 61: ...ure that the tongue of the gobo clip goes under the retaining plate under the sun gear Press and gently rotate the gobo bearing to help mesh the gobo gear to the sun gear Refer to Figure 4 5 on next p...

Page 62: ...POT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 52 02 9812 0001A Figure 4 5 Gobo Positions and Alignment 2 5 7 6 OPEN 1 2 3 OPEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OPEN CAUTION The gobos must be seated properly especially the g...

Page 63: ...tton gloves or finger cots when handling Step 3 Rotate wheel until desired designer color filter is accessible Step 4 Rotate Color and Gobo 2 Wheels so that their open position lines up next to the de...

Page 64: ...BAD BOY SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 54 02 9812 0001A Step 7 Close head cover access door Figure 4 7 Designer Color Filter Positions 6 5 4 7 OPEN 1 2 3 EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 65: ...from luminaire before performing any maintenance procedures Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 At each mesh cover remove two 6 32 x 1 2 PPZ screws Figure 4 8 Step 3 Remove sponge and filter Ste...

Page 66: ...nses or reflector See next page for lens cleaning procedure Step 1 Remove power from luminaire Step 2 Using vacuum cleaner with brush nozzle or compressed air clean dust from external components If us...

Page 67: ...aner on lenses or reflector Step 1 With luminaire powered up at TEST screen press Clean Lenses The Cleaning Lenses screen will open and lenses will be positioned so that all surfaces may be cleaned wi...

Page 68: ...BAD BOY SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 58 02 9812 0001A Figure 4 9 Removing Head Covers R2 Designer Wheel Head Cover R1 Head Cover Remove to Access Lenses ZOOM LENS ASSEMBLY DETAIL Lenses...

Page 69: ...02 9812 0001A 59 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications Bad Boy Spot Luminaire Bad Boy Road Case...

Page 70: ...ing focus during zoom changes BEAM SIZE CONTROL In addition to the zoom optics a mechanical iris provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and smooth timed beam angle changes EDGE C...

Page 71: ...ECIFICATIONS 02 9812 0001A 61 A 762 mm 30 15 6 396mm 343 mm 13 5 38 6 980 mm POSITIONING Can be mounted in any orientation SPACING Hangs on 30 inch 762 mm centers WEIGHT 167 lbs 75 8 kg includes clamp...

Page 72: ...BAD BOY SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 62 02 9812 0001A Bad Boy Road Case EMPTY WEIGHT 90 lbs 40 8 kg LOADED WEIGHT 257 lbs 116 6 kg includes 1 one luminaire with clamps and rails 766 mm 30 15...

Page 73: ...02 9812 0001A 63 APPENDIX B Glossary This glossary provides useful terms associated with operating Bad Boy Spot Luminaires...

Page 74: ...to a single selectable number Channels are assigned via the patch setup Also referred to as a Control Channel Console Timing Time value in seconds or minutes applied to an entire cue Dimmer Device us...

Page 75: ...tilt color etc Also known as Attribute Part Cue Basically a cue within a cue A portion of a cue with a time applied that is different than the cue time Patch The act of assigning a DMX512 channel to a...

Page 76: ...ighting control protocol in the entertainment industry A console uses this protocol to control specific devices in a lighting system A DMX512 channel packet is eight bits of absolute parameter data 8...

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