Troubleshooting Guide - Philips VLX User Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart
below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms.
WARNING: All service and maintenance (including troubleshooting), other than described herein
should be performed by an Authorized VARI❋LITE
Message Description
n/a No light output
n/a No power
n/a DMX Data Input
n/a DMX Failure
n/a DMX Termination
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Table A-2: Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Fixture will not produce
or output light
Luminaire does not
power up
Self tests will not run or
software download does
not work.
No response to DMX
data
Erratic control of
luminaire
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Possible Cause/Remedy
Component Failure...
- check fans for proper connection and operation.
Circuit not energized...
- verify circuit breaker is turned on.
Not plugged in...
- ensure A/C cable is connected to power source.
Power cable wired incorrectly...
- verify power cable and connector are wired
See "Power and Data Cabling
correctly. (
Requirements" on page 10.
Detecting DMX data...
- disconnect DMX input cable.
MCB connector disconnected...
- check MCB DATA IN connection.
DMX data cable not wired correctly or has a broken
conductor...
- check DMX data cable for proper wiring. (
"Power and Data Cabling Requirements" on
page 10.
)
No DMX termination or termination not correct...
- check for DMX terminator. (
Termination Connector" on page 13.
A
M
AINTENANCE
).
See
See "Male
)
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