Troubleshooting - Martin Freekie User Manual

T
ROUBLESHOOTING
problem
None of the fixtures
respond to the controller.
Some fixtures do not
respond, respond errati-
cally, or continuously reset.
Fixtures do not execute pro-
gramming on one or more
channels.
No light from some or all fix-
tures.
One or more bank names
have disappeared
* To test the data link with an ohm meter, disconnect the link from the controller
and measure the resistance across pins 2 and 3 of the XLR male plug. The reading
should be around 120 ohms. Readings from 400 - 20,000 ohms indicate the data
link is not terminated. Infinite resistance indicates a bad connection, broken wire, or
a defective fixture. Very low readings indicate a short circuit in the link or a
defective fixture.
probable cause(s)
The controller is discon-
nected from the data link.
Blackout or standby mode
selected.
Bad data link connection.
DMX signal polarity
reversed.
DMX signal reflection.
Incorrect addressing of fix-
tures.
Fixtures not on.
Fader control is overriding
programming.
The scenes do not contain
'Lamp On' instructions for
fixtures with remote lamp
on/off.
Bank name or names have
been deleted by going into
EDIT mode, selecting
SHOW and then pressing
ENTER without giving a
new name to the bank.

Troubleshooting

suggested remedy
Connect controller.
Press blackout button.
Check data link connec-
tions/cables and correct
accordingly.*
Swap pins 2 and 3. See
section 2.
Insert termination plug in
the last light on the link.
Check addresses.
Turn on fixtures.
Deactivate the FIXTURE
button.
Make sure the "Lamp On"
command is saved in at
least one scene.
Rename banks (see "Giving
names to banks" on page
15)
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