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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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