Vari Lite VL3015, Service Manual

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VARI
❋
LITE - VL3015 & VL3515 S
POT
L
UMINAIRES
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
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Troubleshooting Guide
If a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. Refer to “Error
Messages - VL3015 Spot Luminaire” on page 18 or “Error Messages - VL3515 Spot Luminaire” on
page 19 (depending on which product you have) for more information. The chart below provides
possible causes and remedies for each message.
Table 2-3: Troubleshooting Guide
Message Symptom Description Possible Cause and Remedy
n/a No response to DMX
data
DMX Failure MCB connector disconnected...
- check MCB DATA IN connection.
n/a Lamp douses frequently Lamp Douse Fan failure...
- check fans for proper connection and
operation.
n/a Lamp will not strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout switch disengaged...
- check lamp cutout switches at lamp box
and fan ducts.
Bad lamp...
- replace lamp.
Low input voltage...
- check input power (must be 200 to 264 VAC)
No Sens No control, continuous
recalibration, and/or
mechanism at wrong
position
Mechanism failed to find
sensor (reported for Blue,
Amber, Magenta, Col-
Wheel, CTO, Gobo1,
Index1, Gobo2, Zoom and
Edge)
Motor power not connected...
- connect motor power.
Sensor not connected...
- connect sensor.
Interconnect board not connected securely...
- check connection, inspect for bent pins.
Movement restricted or impeded...
- remove obstruction, check cable routing,
and/or check voltage at MCB test point.
n/a Luminaire does not
power-up
No power Not plugged in...
- ensure A/C cable is connected to power
source.
- ensure A/C cable properly constructed.
Pan/
Encoder/
Fail
Luminaire will not pan Pan Encoder Failure MCB pan/tilt connector disconnected...
- connect MCB pan/tilt connector (J8).
Pan motor disconnected
- connect pan motor power.
Encoder faulty...
- replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor
assembly.