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Ordercode: 40372
Star Sky Pro II
Maintenance
The operator has to make sure that safety-related and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test.
The operator has to make sure that safety-related and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by a skilled person once a year.
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
01)
All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and
must not be corroded.
02)
There may not be any deformations on housings, fixations and installation spots.
03)
Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing.
04)
The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue.
The Star Sky Pro II requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the controller clean.
Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in
liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections
with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying
electric power.
Replacing the 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 to do
so.
01)
Unplug the unit from electric power source
.
02)
Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the fuse cover.
Turn the fuse holder counterclockwise.
The fuse will
come out
.
03)
Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out
.
04)
Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse holder. Be sure
to
use a fuse of the same type and specification. See the product specification label for details.
Troubleshooting
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.
No Light
If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the LEDs, the fuse.
01)
Power supply. Check if the controller is plugged into an appropriate power supply.
02)
The LEDs. Return the Star Sky to your Showtec dealer.
03)
The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 27 for replacing the fuse.
04)
If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
05)
If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the Star Sky, as this may
damage the unit and the warranty will become void.
06)
Return the device to your Showtec dealer.
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 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.
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