Vari Lite VL6000 Beam Luminaire, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu
Display will cycle through any applicable error message(s), one at a time until the end of the list is
reached. To review the error messages again, it will be necessary to access them using the Status
function. Also, the VL6000 Beam Luminaire stores error messages in a log file within the luminaire.
The log file can be downloaded from the fixture’s USB port as described in
“USB Logging” on
page 64 .
To access error messages:
Step 1. Press [ESC].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until
Fixture appears. Press [OK].
Step 3. Press [Up]/ [Down] arrows to access Status . Press [OK]. (Display will now scroll through
any error messages or display OK if no errors).
Table A-1: Error Messages
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.
CAUTION: Some troubleshooting is included for reference only. Performing remedies may void
product warranty. Refer to the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty card included with the product.
Table A-2: Troubleshooting Guide
Display Meaning
OK No Errors Found - All Sensors Responded Properly
Pan Sensor Pan Sensor (Encoder) Error
Tilt Sensor Tilt Sensor (Encoder) Error
Tilt Encoder Tilt Encoder Error
Dimmer Sensor Dimmer Sensor Error
Color Whl1 Sensor Color Wheel 1 Sensor Error
Color Whl2 Sensor Color Wheel 2 Sensor Error
Color Whl3 Sensor Color Wheel 3 Sensor Error
Gobo Whl1 Sensor Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Sensor Error
Gobo 1 Index Sensor Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Indexing Sensor Error
Message Symptom Description Possible Cause/Remedy
Lamp Power
Douse Lamp does not strike upon
start-up Lamp Off option is configured - Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config menu.