General Troubleshooting - Chauvet TFX-950CM User Manual

General Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution(s)
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or Clean optical system or replace lamp
not 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
responding addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack, make
is no movement to the
audio sure a live 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
after power failure before 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 laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during
shipping, readjust
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Relay will not work Check reset switch
Check cable connections
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
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Appendix
Foggers Dimmers&
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Revision: 2006-01-20/16:37