General Troubleshooting - Chauvet DMX-155 Omega I User Manual

General Troubleshooting

Symptom
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp
bright
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device
blowing
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.
Check device's fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is not Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
responding Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control
is no movement to the switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack, make sure a live
audio audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
sporadically
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Light will not come on Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before
after power failure the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to
10 minutes before powering up
Loss of signal Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or
black lights.
Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Stand alone mode All CHAUVET lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone
functions do not require additional settings, simply power the
fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode
DMX-155 User Manual
Solution(s)
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Appendix
Applies to
Foggers
Lights & Snow Controllers
2004-09-23/12:12
Dimmers
& Chaser