Chauvet 1200E Washer User Manual


 
Technical Information
Legend™ 1200E Wash User Manual Rev. 02e -23-
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Cause(s)
Action(s)
Fixture does not power up
No power on outlet Repair outlet problem or use another outlet
Blown fuse Replace blown fuse with same type and rating
fuse
Bad power cord/plug Repair or replace power cord/plug
Bad power switch Replace power switch
Bad power supply Replace power supply
Bad main controller Replace main controller
Fixture powers up but
lamp does not ignite
State/Power On parameter set to NO Change parameter to YES
Lamp temperature problems Check error messages and follow instructions
Lamp problems Check error messages and follow instructions
Lamp ignited but has low
intensity/color
temperature
Dimmer not at full output Adjust dimmer value
Lamp still cold Wait for lamp to come up with full output
temperature
CTC or CMY filter interfering Set color wheel or filter to home position
Defective or old lamp Replace lamp
Misaligned lamp Realign lamp
Defective lamp wires or socket Repair/change wiring or socket
Defective ballast Replace ballast
Lamp flickers or turns off
by itself
Defective or old lamp Replace lamp
Temperature problems Check error messages and follow instructions
Defective lamp wires or socket Repair/change wiring or socket
Defective ballast Replace ballast
Circuit breaker/fuse keeps
tripping/blowing
Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring
Fixture does not respond
to DMX when nearby
fixtures on the same
universe do
Wrong DMX addressing Check DMX mode and starting DMX address
Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables
Wrong polarity on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller
Loose DMX cables Check cable connections
Faulty DMX interface Replace the Main board
Faulty Display/Main board Replace the Main board
DMX signal problems
Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables
Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested
Long cable / low level signal Install an optically coupled DMX splitter right
after the fixture with the strong signal
Too many fixtures Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after
unit #32 or before
Interference from AC wires Keep DMX cables separated from power
cables or fluorescent/black lights
If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.