Troubleshooting - Martin Professional Exterior 600 User Manual

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TR O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Problem
One or more of the fixtures is
completely dead.
Fixtures reset correctly but all
respond erratically or not at all to
the controller.
Fixtures reset correctly but some
respond erratically or not at all to
the controller.
Lamp does not strike.
Lamp cuts out intermittently.
Probable cause(s)
Fixture not powered on.
Primary fuse blown (located
besides the ballast).
Secondary fuse(s) blown (located
on PCB inside the fixture base).
The controller is disconnected from
the data link.
XLR pin-out of the controller does
not match pin-out of the first fixture
on the link (signal is reversed).
Bad data link connection
Data link not terminated with 120Ω
termination plug.
Incorrect addressing of the fixtures.
One of the fixtures is defective and
disturbs data transmission on the
link.
XLR pin-out on fixtures does not
match (pins 2 and 3 reversed).
The ballast and transformer settings
do not match local AC voltage and
frequency.
Lamp missing or blown
Lamp is too hot.
Fixture is too hot.
The ballast and transformer settings
do not match local AC voltage and
frequency.
Defective fan.

Troubleshooting

Remedy
Check that power is switched on and cables
are plugged in.
Disconnect fixture and replace fuse.
Disconnect fixture. Check fuses on PCB and
replace.
Connect controller.
Install a phase-reversing cable between the
controller and the first fixture on the link.
Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor
connections. Repair or replace damaged
cables.
Insert termination plug in output jack of the
last fixture on the link.
Check fixture address and protocol settings.
Bypass one fixture at a time until normal oper-
ation is regained. Have the defective fixture
serviced by a qualified technician.
Install a phase-reversing cable between the
fixtures.
Disconnect fixture. Check ballast and trans-
former settings and correct if necessary.
Install new lamp.
Allow lamp to cool for at least 8 minutes.
Allow fixture to cool.
Disconnect fixture. Check ballast and trans-
former settings and correct if necessary.
Refer to service technician.
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