Troubleshooting 29
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ROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy
Fixture is completely dead.
No power to fixture. Check that power is
switched on and cables are
plugged in.
Primary fuse blown. Replace fuse.
Secondary fuse blown. Contact Martin technician
for service.
Fixture resets correctly but
does not respond to
controller.
The DMX signal is not
transmitted.
Connect controller. Inspect
connections and cables.
Correct poor connections.
Repair or replace damaged
cables.
The DMX data signal is
reversed.
Insert a phase-reversing
cable in the link before the
fixture.
Incorrect address or other
DIP-switch setting.
Check DIP-switch settings.
Intermittent flicker or
strange behavior.
Data link not terminated. Insert termination plug in
output of the last fixture on
the link.
One of the fixtures is
transmitting as a master or
is defective.
Bypass one fixture at a time
until normal operation is
regained: unplug both
connectors and connect
them directly together. Have
the defective fixture
serviced by a qualified
technician.
Effect fails to reset correctly.
The effect requires
mechanical adjustment.
Contact Martin technician
for service.
No light.
Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and
replace lamp.