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Ordercode: 50822
DMX Recpack 4
No Response to DMX
Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction.
01)
Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct.
02)
Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Try your DMX control again.
03)
Determine whether the DMX recorder, light controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller
operate properly with other DMX products ? If not, take the controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX
cable and/or the light effect to a qualified technician.
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Remedy
The device does
not function at all
No power to the device
●
Check if power is switched on and
cables are plugged in
Fixtures reset
correctly, but all
respond erratically
or not at all to the
controller
The controller is not connected
●
Connect controller
3-pin XLR Out of the device does
not match XLR Out of the fixture on
the link (i.e. signal is reversed)
●
Install a phase reversing cable
between the controller and the first
fixture on the link
Fixtures reset
correctly, but
some respond
erratically or not at
all to the DMX
trigger
Poor data quality
●
Check data quality. If much lower than
100 percent, the problem may be a
bad data link connection, poor quality
or broken cables, missing termination
plug, or a defective fixture disturbing
the link
Bad data link connection
●
Inspect connections and cables.
Correct poor connections. Repair or
replace damaged cables
Data link not terminated with 120
Ohm termination plug
●
Insert termination plug in output jack of
the last fixture on the link
Incorrect addressing of the fixtures
●
Check address setting
3-pin XLR Out on the fixtures does
not match (pins 2 and 3 reversed)
●
Install a phase-reversing cable
between the fixtures or swap pins 2
and 3 in the fixture
No light or
LEDs/lamp cut out
intermittently
Fixture is too hot
●
Allow fixture to cool down
●
Make sure air vents and front lens are
not blocked
●
Turn up the air conditioning
LEDs/lamp damaged
●
Disconnect fixture and return to your
dealer
The power supply settings do not
match local AC voltage and
frequency
●
Disconnect fixture. Check settings and
correct if necessary
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