elektraLite CP1 - Manual (Page 19)

product manual
model nº c p 1
# E_10051a
Elektralite
TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the CP-1. Any internal problem should be referred to a qualified service
technician.
Cleaning and Maintenance
As with any type of control console, keep drinks away from the CP-1. If you need to clean the front panel use a soft
cloth. If necessary you can spray a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth. Do not spray directly on the CP-1. Do not
spray electronic cleaners into the faders. Refer fader and switch maintenance to a service technician.
Power Supply
If the CP-1 will not turn on check the external power supply. There is no fuse inside the CP-1. If the power supply should
ever fail or become lost, only replace it with a U.L approved one with the same voltage and power rating. The supply
must provide 9 volts DC at 500 ma. The plug has a 2.5mm hole with + voltage at the center.
Battery
The CP-1 uses a battery to maintain its memory. On power up the battery voltage is always checked and the following
message will be displayed when the battery voltage gets low.
WARNING, BATTERY
VOLTAGE BELOW 2V
If this happens, take the CP-1 to a qualified service center to have the battery replaced. The battery can be replaced
without losing the memory as long as it is carefully removed and replaced with the power on. Nevertheless it is always a
good idea to back up your memory to disk in case of any possible memory loss.
DMX512
If your instruments are not responding to the CP-1 check the dipswitches on the instruments and refer to their
instructions to make sure they are set properly as outlined in the chapter on setup. Also check your cabling and
connectors for opens or shorts.- Never connect the shield of your DMX cable to the shell of the connector. If you are
running long lines you need to terminate the last instrument in your DMX512 chain with a special termination plug. If you
don’t have one you can make one by taking a 5 pin male XLR plug and soldering a 120 ohm resistor between pins 2
and 3. Plug this into the open connector on the last instrument in your DMX512 chain.