PRG DMX Reference Guide 5.4 - Manual (Page 90)

82 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE
SYSTEM CHECKOUT
Series 200 Checkout
Once the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the control snake:
Step 1. Apply power to DMX200 unit. Verify that on switch lights.
Step 2. Verify that console is powered up and patched.
Step 3. Verify that red and green LEDs on DMX200 unit are blinking on and off. If they are not, at XLR input
connector, verify that cable is correctly installed and fully seated.
Step 4. Verify seven segment display on DMX200 unit matches DMX512 connections:
a. Display readout "1" = connection to DMX IN #1
b. Display readout "2" = connection to DMX IN #2
c. Display readout "3" = connection to DMX IN #1 & 2
d. Display readout "n" = no DMX IN connection
Step 5. Apply power to lights at ACS rack.
Step 6. Watch luminaires calibrate. Be aware that luminaires will only calibrate if a valid if operating system is
received from the DMX200 unit.
Step 7. Tilt all luminaires parallel to the floor and start all lamps if not already struck.
Step 8. For luminaires that do not light, try to start lamp again. If luminaire still does not light, problem may be in
lamp or connections to lamp. Refer to appropriate luminaire user’s manual for troubleshooting procedures.
Step 9. Perform visual check of the system. Note any lamps that have not started or appear dim or discolored.
a. If lamp appears unusually dim after three minutes, douse lamp, wait five minutes, and recheck lamp
mounting. Ensure that lamp is securely seated in its socket and oriented properly. Unusually dim
luminaires may need to have lamp replaced. Refer to appropriate luminaire user’s manual for lamp
replacement procedure.
b. If any lamps still do not start, replace it. If new lamp does not start, problem may be power supply.
Step 10. Perform diagnostic cues for each luminaire.
Series 300 Checkout
Once the system has been hung, cabled and connected to the console via the control snake:
Step 1. Turn on console and ensure that DMX512 signal is applied to the entire system. Patch your console, or load
your show from disk.
Step 2. Apply power to the Smart Repeater units in the system, and watch the luminaires calibrate. Be aware that
the luminaires will only calibrate if a valid DMX512 signal is received. Check the red LEDs on the output port
side of the Smart Repeater unit to verify that signal is present.
Step 3. Ensure that the operating mode for each Smart Repeater unit has been properly set. Refer to "DMX512
Modes" on page 9.
Step 4. Once all the luminaires have completed their calibration procedure, select each luminaire individually and
pan and tilt to ensure control.
Step 5. Point arc luminaires horizontally and strike the lamps by turning on the switch on the APS6 module, or
through the start/douse channel patched to the SPC36 SixPack Controller (set level to full).
Step 6. Give arc luminaires an intensity to verify that they are lit. For VL5 and VL5B wash luminaires, ensure that the
lamp intensity control channel matches the selected luminaire as you pan and tilt them.
Step 7. Continue checking all other attributes to verify proper operation.
Step 8. If there are no problems, you are now ready to begin programming.