Thermal Performance; Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Chroma Studio Force II 12 User Manual

Thermal Performance

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The Studio Force II 12, 48 & 72 feature in-built fans that control the internal temperature of the fixture.
If the internal temperature of the Studio Force exceeds 75ºC the output of the fixture will be reduced as
an automatic protection feature. This may happen when the ambient temperature is over 40ºC or the internal
fans are blocked or damaged due to mishandling of the fixture.
The airflow to and from the fan must not be constricted to maintain the maximum light output of the Studio
TM
Force II .

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is a process of elimination. First, rule out the other field factors (i.e. bad connections,
faulty cables and power supplies). For technical support and/or parts, please contact nearest Chroma-Q
dealer.
Symptom
Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.
Noise from fixture unit.
Low LED output.

Maintenance

With care, the Studio Force
in a stage environment, we recommend periodical inspection and cleaning of any resulting dust on the unit.
Do not spray liquids on the front or rear panel. Do not use solvents to clean the fixture.
If the front enclosure requires cleaning, wipe with a mild detergent on a damp cloth.
Possible Cause
1. Set to wrong or different DMX address.
2. Bad cable connecting DMX control and
fixture. Bad in/through connection
between adjacent fixtures.
3. Console patch is incorrect.
Fan malfunction.
Internal temperature is over the
limit. Fan is not working.
TM
II will require little or no maintenance. However, as the unit is likely to be used
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Solution
1. Check DMX address and
Mode settings.
2. Check/replace DMX run
from the console.
3. Check DMX values in the
Setup/DMX Data screen
as described above to
verify the fixture is
"seeing" the DMX data.
Check fan.
• Verify Engine temperature
using the Setup/ Eng Temp
screen.
• Check "Fan Control" mode.
Check fan.
• Check for airflow - to and
from the internal fan.
• Check area ventilation.