Dove Systems DM 1224 RM User Manual

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cable.

reversed

*Control console incorrectly set up

Reread operating instructions;

check setup &

protocol on console.
*Defective 1224 control card

Replace Control Card

Assembly.
*Thermostat has opened

Improve air circulation or reduce

loads. Check internal

fan. Unit will start working

when cool.

SYMPTOM: One or more channels are out.
Possible cause:

Action to take:

*No load connected or lamp

Check instrument in

known

burned out

good outlet.

*Channel breaker is tripped

Check load, reset

breaker.
*Power wire not connected

Check for proper phasing

on power wiring
*Test switch in load test mode

Select proper starting

channel

SYMPTOM: Channels 9 & 10 and/or 11 & 12 are stuck on or off or work
backwards
Possible cause:

Action to take:

*Incorrect power wiring or switch setting

Check power wiring and

switch S2

SYMPTOM: Channel breaker keeps tripping.
Possible cause:

Action to take:

*Shorted cord or fixture

Clear fault and reset

breaker.
*Channel overload

Reduce wattage

connected and reset breaker.

SYMPTOM: One or more channels are up full and won't dim.
Possible cause:

Action to take:

*SCR failure

Replace SCR module.

*Control console incorrectly set up

Reread the operating instructions

(Unplug control line to verify)

of console

*Test switch in load test mode

Select proper starting

channel

SYMPTOM: Some channels flicker
Possible cause:

Action to take:

*Intermittent connection in

Recheck all connections.

control or load lines

*SCR or control circuit failure

Replace SCR module or

card
*Slide controls are broken

Have slide control

replaced. Treat temporarily

or dirty

with WD-40 or

Tri-flo

TO CHANGE AN SCR MODULE OR SSR: 1. DISCONNECT POWER
FROM DIMMER. 2. REMOVE FIVE SCREWS BINDING TOP PANEL TO
SIDE PANELS AND BACK. 3. REMOVE CONNECTIONS FROM THE
SUSPECT SCR MODULE. THERE ARE SIX MODULES WITH TWO
CHANNELS IN EACH. THE MODULE CLOSEST TO THE FAN IS
CHANNELS 1 AND 2. 4. REMOVE SCREWS BINDING MODULE TO
HEAT SINK AND REPLACE MODULE. 5. REASSEMBLE IN REVERSE
ORDER OF DISASSEMBLY.

TO CHANGE THE CIRCUIT CARD: 1. DISCONNECT POWER FROM
DIMMER. 2. UNSCREW FOUR SCREWS HOLDING CIRCUIT BOARD
PANEL TO FRONT PANEL. 3. SLIDE CARD OUT. SET JUMPERS AND
SWITCHES ON REPLACEMENT CARD TO MATCH. 4. SLIDE
REPLACEMENT CARD IN UNTIL IT SEATS INTO EDGE CONNECTOR
AND SCREW DOWN.

Users with further technical questions may call the factory at (805) 541-8292.
NOTE: DOVE SYSTEMS DIMMER PACKS USE TRADE SECRET AND
PROPRIETARY CIRCUITY. FOR THIS REASON, SCHEMATICS CANNOT BE
RELEASED FOR THIS PRODUCT. To obtain service, pack the unit with the
original packing materials or crushed newspaper and return it, freight prepaid, to:

Dove Systems

(Repair process is expedited when you

3563 Sueldo Street Unit E

include a note describin the problem;

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

your return UPS shipping address.)

USA

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