Vari Lite VL3500 SERIES, User Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart
below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms.
Table A-2: Troubleshooting Chart
Message Symptom Description Possible Cause/Remedy
Lamp
Power
Douse Lamp does not strike
upon start-up Lamp Off option is config-
ured - Reconfigure lamp startup option n Lamp config
menu.
n/a Lamp douses frequently Lamp Douse Fan failure...
- check fans for roper connection and operation.
n/a Lamp will not strike Lamp Strike Failure Lamp cutout sw tch engaged...
- check la p cu ut switches at lamp box and fan
ducts.
Bad l mp .
- r plac lamp.
L w input voltage...
- c eck input power (must be 200 to 264 VAC).
n/a Luminaire behaves
oddly Profile Not Matched Profile not set correctly...
- check Setup menu for correct type (console patch
/ profile)).
n/a Luminaire does not
power up No power Switch not turned on...
- verify switch is turned on.
Not plugged in...
- ensure A/C cable is connected to power source.
n/a Self tests will not run or
software download does
not work. DMX Data Input Detecting DMX data...
- disconnect DMX input cable.
n/a No response to DMX
data DMX Failure MCB connector disconnected...
- check MCB DATA IN connection.
n/a Erratic control of umi-
naire DMX Termination No DMX termination or termination not correct...
- check for DMX terminator.
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