Troubleshooting - Martin CX-2 User Manual

T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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.
An effect fails to reset correctly.
No light.
Lamp cuts out intermittently or
burns out too quickly.
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Probable cause(s)
No power to fixture.
Primary fuse blown.
Secondary fuse blown.
The controller is not connected.
XLR pin-out of the controller
does not match pin-out of the
first fixture on the link (i.e.
signal is reversed).
Bad data link connection
Data link not terminated with
termination plug.
Incorrect addressing of the
fixtures.
One of the fixtures is
transmitting as a master or is
defective.
The effect requires mechanical
adjustment.
Lamp missing or blown
Fixture is too hot.
The transformer setting does not
match local AC voltage.

Troubleshooting

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Remedy
Check that power is switched on
and cables are plugged in.
Replace fuse.
Replace fuse.
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 DIP-switch settings.
Bypass one fixture at a time
until normal operation is
regained: unplug both
connectors and connect them
directly together. Have the
defective fixture serviced by a
qualified technician.
Contact Martin technician for
service.
Disconnect fixture and replace
lamp.
Allow fixture to cool.
Check AC setting.
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