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Maintenance
The Showtec FX Shot requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean.
Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
Disconnect the mains power supply, and
then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and
a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and
then wipe the connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking
equipment or supplying electric power.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be
inspected by a skilled person once a year.
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:
1.
All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must
not be corroded.
2.
There may not be any deformations on housings, fixations and installation spots.
3.
Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing.
4.
The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue.
Troubleshooting
No blue LED Indicator
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems.
If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit
operates properly, do not carry out following steps.
If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
Response: Suspect two potential problem areas: the power supply or the IEC cable.
1)
Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply.
2)
Check that the IEC cable is properly connected and that the cable is not defective.
3)
If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
4)
If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the FX Shot, as this may
damage the unit and the warranty will become void.
5)
Follow the steps below. If that doesn’t work return the device to your Showtec dealer.
A cannon does not fire
First turn off the power to the FX Shot and then walk towards the FX Shot.
Make sure the connector is properly connected to the cannon. If the blue LED indicator is lid and the
cannon does not fireso, switch the cannon for another and see if it does fire.
The FX Shot does not work even after checking the troubleshooting
If you are not clear about the operation of the FX Shot or other matters relating to the FX Shot always
contact your dealer.
No Response to DMX from your controller
Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card
malfunction.
1.
Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct.
2.
Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Try your DMX control again.
3.
Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller operate properly with
other DMX products ? If not, take the controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and the light
effect to a qualified technician.
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