TROUBLE CHART
(continued)
Reduced Light Output
1.
Normal
lamp
aging.
Increase
current
output
at
xenon
power
supply.
Do not exceed
maximum
current
rating specified by
lamp
manufacturer.
Note: With B3 power supply model current is automatically
adjusted to maintain rated wattage output as the lamp ages.
2.
Defective
lamp
.
Check
for
discoloration
or
premature
darkening
of
envelope.
3. Lamp
defocused
or
misaligned.
Repeat
lamp
positioning
adjustments.
4.
Soiled optics. Clean reflector,
lamp
, heat filter and lenses as outlined in MAINTENANCE section.
Excessive Heat (Gels Burning)
1.
Xenon
lamp mis-focused
. Focus
lamp
for even field at small spot (trombone handle
back
)
with
iris
fully
open
;
do
not
“hot
spot.”
2.
Glass strip heat filter missing or reversed. Filter
must
be
installed,
with
coated
surface
facing
lamp
.
3.
Dichroic coating on reflector or heat filter peeled. Replace as required.
Noise in Theater Sound System During Bulb Ignition or Operation
1.
Defective
lamphouse
RF
suppression
capacitor.
Check
with
capacitor
tester.
Replace
as
required.
2.
Spotlight,
xenon
power
supply,
or
sound
system
not
correctly
grounded.
Connect
to
adequate
earth
ground.
NOTICE
The
switching-type Xenon Power Supply employs solid state
circuitry requiring sophisticated diagnostic equipment not generally
available to field service personnel. If an operational problem in the
TROUBLE CHART section is traced to this unit, contact an
authorized
S
trong Lighting
dealer for further information.
ST3
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