Troubleshooting - Martin EFX500 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
No light
No action in music trig mode
No action in music trig and
auto trig modes
Unsatisfactory action in
synchronized operation
Poor action in a new fixture
Fuse blows repeatedly
EFX600, EFX700, EFX800:
Impossible to restrike lamp
after dousing via DMX.
Fixtures reset correctly but
behave erratically or do not
respond during DMX or
synchronized operation
Possible cause(s)
Shutter closed (EFX600,
EFX700 & EFX800 using
DMX control)
No power to the fixture
Blown fuse
Burned out lamp
Fixture too hot
Sound too low to activate
control circuit
Electrical malfunction
Fixtures incorrectly linked
More than one fixture set as
master
Some transport packaging
has not been removed
Electrical malfunction
8 minute hot restrike
protection delay activated
Data link not terminated
Troubleshooting
Suggested remedy
Open shutter via DMX
Check connections
If power is applied and the
lamp is switched on but
does not light, check and
replace fuse if necessary
Install new lamp
Allow to cool
Improve airflow around
fixture
Adjust music level
sensitivity
Increase music volume
Move fixture closer to music
source
Refer to a Martin service
technician
Check data link connections
between fixtures
Check that all slave fixtures
are set to DMX mode
Remove all plastic ties from
mirror drum until drum
rotates freely
Refer to a Martin service
technician
Wait 8 minutes before
restriking a hot discharge
lamp
Insert DMX termination plug
in output of last fixture on
link. In synchronized
operation, insert DMX
termination plug in input of
first fixture
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