Chauvet DMX-40B - Manual (Page 21)

General Troubleshooting
Applies to
Symptom Solution(s)
Lights
Foggers
& Snow Controllers
Dimmers
& Chaser
Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9
Beam is very dim
or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9
Breaker/Fuse
keeps blowing Check total load placed on device 9
Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment 9 9 9
Device has no
power Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external) 9 9 9
Fixture is not
responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct
addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
9
Fixture is on but
there is no
movement to the
audio Make sure you have the correct audio mode on
the control switches. If audio provided via ¼”
jack, make sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
9 9 9
Lamps cuts off
sporadically Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life. 9
Light will not come
on after power
failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off
period before the electronics in the fixture can
kick start it again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before
powering up
9
Loss of signal Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power
cables or black lights.
9 9 9 9
Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9
No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping 9
No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during
shipping, readjust 9
No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
9
Relay will not work Check reset switch
Check cable connections 9
Remote does not
work Make sure connector is firmly connected to
device 9 9
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
9
DMX-40B User Manual 21 Revised: 2006-12-06 09:36:47