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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
Description
Symptom
Possible Cause/Remedy
Lamp
Power
Douse
Lamp Off option is config-
ured
Lamp does not strike
upon start-up
- Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config
menu.
n/a
Lamp Douse
Lamp douses frequently
Fan failure...
- check fans for proper connection and operation.
n/a
Lamp Strike Failure
Lamp will not strike
Lamp cutout switch engaged...
- check lamp cutout switches at lamp box and fan
ducts.
Bad lamp...
- replace lamp.
n/a
Profile Not Matched
Luminaire behaves
oddly
Profile not set correctly...
- check Setup menu for correct type (spot or
wash).
n/a
No power
Luminaire does not
power up
Switch not turned on...
- verify switch is turned on.
Not plugged in...
- ensure A/C cable is connected to power source.
n/a
DMX Data Input
Self tests will not run or
software download does
not work.
Detecting DMX data...
- disconnect DMX input cable.
n/a
DMX Failure
No response to DMX
data
MCB connector disconnected...
- check MCB DATA IN connection.
n/a
DMX Termination
Erratic control of lumi-
naire
No DMX termination or termination not correct...
- check for DMX terminator.