Troubleshooting; Accessories; Barndoors - SGM Q Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Fixture does not respond or appears to be
completely dead.
Fixture suddenly turned off.
Fixture suddenly stopped responding.
Fixture operates irregularly / abnormal.
Color is uneven.

Accessories

The Q-8 can be used with various accessories such as brackets, barndoors, filter frames, and anti glare shields.
All Q-8 accessories are available at www.sgmlight.com, or contact your local SGM dealer to learn more.

Barndoors

The Q-8 features 4-way and 8-way barndoors. The barndoors are designed and intended to be mounted on the fixture without the
use of any tools.
1. To install the barndoors:
2. Attach the lower plug-in pins to the bottom part of the Q-8 front
3. Pull the two upper lock pins and fit the upper part of the barndoor in the Q-8 head
4. Release the lock pins and check the lock pins are correctly in place
Potential cause(s)
No power to the fixture.
Power was turned off.
The wireless transmitter or connections, was discon-
nected/tampered with.
DMX cables were disconnected.
DMX address changed
DMX cable polarization is inverted (pin 2 + 3).
DMX link is not terminated.
Corrupted DMX cable.
The fixture operates an internal program.
A corrupted fixture generates noise/disruptions on the
DMX link.
The minimum values are out of calibration.
The SGM Calibration Data-set has been lost.
Upper lock pins
Lower
lock pins
Figure 20: Q-8 Barndoors
Remedies
Confirm that the power is switched on, confirm that the
cables are plugged in. If the cause cannot be detected,
contact your local SGM dealer or support@sgmlight.com
Check the power supply, switches and breakers.
Inspect the wireless transmitter and connections.
Inspect DMX cables.
Check settings according to patch
Install a phase-inverter or replace cables.
Install a XLR 120ohm DMX termination at the end of
the DMX link.
Replace or repair defective cables and/or connections.
Go to MENU → MANUAL → STOP PROGRAM
Track and isolate the corrupted fixture.
Contact your local SGM dealer or support@sgmlight.com
Contact your local SGM dealer or support@sgmlight.com
Attachment
points
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