Fault Finding Table - Jands Event 4 Technical Manual

Fault finding table

6. Fault Finding Table
Symptom
Console won't run
Front panel config error on start up
Console crash with
"Address error exception" etc
Console drops its memory
Console always shows error
Console won't write or read diskette
Fixture not available for patching
No DMX output
Desk Lamp off
Radio Interference
No intensity control from console
DMX
VGA monitor not working
Revision 1 - 07 July
1999
Possible Cause
Show memory corrupt
Program memory corrupt
Mains fuse blown
Flat cable disconnected
Faulty flatcable
Circuit board not working
message
Software Bug
Flat battery
Power fail circuit out of adjustment
Software bug
Disk not DOS format
Diskette damaged
Poor quality diskette
Diskette drive damaged
Fixture library in console not up to
date or corrupt
Incorrect patch
Incorrect receiver address
Faulty DMX cable
No line termination
Blown DMX driver
Short circuit lamp
Level turned down
Blown bulb
Unearthed power cable
Poor quality cables
Grand Master down
DBO button active
Monitor not turned on
Monitor not plugged into console
Deep Clear
Reload program
Replace fuse in power inlet
Check that all flat cable connectors
are locked closed
Replace flatcable
Replace card
Write down message and forward
to Jands, then try reboot
program reload
Replace battery
Re-trim T1 as per section 3.1.2
Write down message and forward
to Jands, then RAM trash as
described in section 5.3.3.4.3
Format
computer (DOS 3.0 and above)
Replace diskette
Use quality diskette
Replace diskette drive
Load latest library from library
diskette.
Check patch
Check receiver
Repair / replace cable
Terminate DMX line
Replace driver
Patch to other DMX output
Remove short circuit then switch
console off for 1 minute
Adjust level
Replace bulb
Use earthed cable/outlet
Use quality shielded cables
Adjust Grand Master
Press DBO button
Check power connection
Check power switch
Check VGA connection to console
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Remedy
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on a PC compatible
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