No Response to DMX
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
Symptom
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset.
Beam is very dim
Clean the optical system or replace a lamp. Check
or not bright at all
the 220/110V switch for proper setting.
Breaker/Fuse
Check the total load placed on the device.
keeps blowing
Chase is too slow
Check the user manual for speed adjustment.
Device has no
Check the mains power supply. Check the fuse.
power
(internal and/or external)
Fixture is not
Check the DMX settings for correct addressing.
responding
Check all connected DMX cables. Check the polarity
switch settings.
Fixture is on, but
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on
there is no sound-
the control switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack,
controlled move-
make sure a live audio signal exists. Adjust the
ment.
sound sensitivity control.
Fixtures reset
-The controller is not connected; please reconnect.
correctly, but all
-3-pin XLR Out of the controller does not match
respond erratically
XLR Out of the first fixture on the link (i.e. signal is
or not at all to the
reversed). Install a phase reversing cable between
controller.
the controller and the first fixture on the link.
- One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs data
transmission on the link. Bypass one fixture at a
time until normal operation is regained: unplug
both connectors and connect them directly togeth-
er Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified
technician.
Lamps cuts off
Possible bad lamp or the fixture is overheating.
sporadically
Lamp may be at the end of its life.
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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 con-
troller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and
the light effect to a qualified technician.
Solution(s)
Applies to
Lights
Foggers
Controllers
& Snow
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Dimmers
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