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Replacing a Fuse
Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the
fuse burns out, the product will not function whatsoever. If this happens,
follow the directions below.
1.
Unplug the unit from electric power source.
2.
Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover. Gently pry up the fuse cover
. The fuse will
come out.
3.
Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out.
4.
Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse cover. Be sure to
use a fuse of the same type and specification. See the product specification label for details.
Troubleshooting
No Light
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the LEDs, the fuse.
1.
Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply.
2.
The LEDs. Return the Plum Flower LED to your Showtec dealer.
3.
The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 13 for replacing the fuse.
No Response to DMX
Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card
malfunction.
1.
Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Try your DMX control again.
2.
Determine whether the 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 the light
effect to a qualified technician.
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Remedy
One or more fixtures
are completely
dead.
No power to the fixture
· Check that power is switched on
and cables are plugged in.
Primary fuse blown.
· Replace fuse.
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 controller does not
match XLR Out of the first 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
controller.
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.
One of the fixtures is defective and
disturbs data transmission on the link.
· Bypass one fixture at a time until
normal operation is regained: unplug
both connectors and connect them
directly together.
· Have the defective fixture serviced
by a qualified technician.
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 pin 2
and 3 in the fixture, that behaves
erratically.
No light
The power supply settings do not match
local AC voltage and frequency.
· Disconnect fixture. Check settings
and correct if necessary.
