9
Troubleshooting for the IntelliBrite
®
Controller
Use the following troubleshooting chart for the IntelliBrite Controller to resolve
some of the common faults or problems.
PROBLEM/
FAULT
SYMPTOM CHECK SOLUTION
Lights do not
turn on.
None of the pool/
spa lights are on
after turning the
Controller on.
Be sure the wiring
and installation setup
is correct, and line
voltage input (Black
and white) to the
Controller, and
switched output (Red)
wire is at 120 VAC.
If the Controller push-
button light is ON, and
voltages read correctly at
120 VAC, and Controller
did not go into overload
condition, then replace the
Controller.
Overload
(OVLD)
condition.
RECALL and
HOLD LEDs both
flashing, and pool/
spa lights not
turning on.
Check the wiring.
Confirm that the total
electrical load on the
120 VAC output (Red
wire) does not exceed
285 W max.
Remove excess
electrical load, and recycle
the power to the
Controller.
Lights turn
ON but do not
remain
synchronized.
One or some of
the lights display
a different color
and do not stay in
sync with the rest
of the lights.
Check the Controller
and lights by
selecting one of the
fixed color modes.
If the same color is
not displayed, then it
is possible the lights
are in Fountain mode.
Take the light(s) out of
Fountain Mode: Turn ON,
the Controller, then using
the PUSH-BUTTON,
perform OFF-ON cycle
31 times, this will take
the lights out of fountain
mode. Try again and see
if lights remain in sync. If
not replace the Controller.
All Lights are
not
turning on.
One or some of
the lights are not
turning on.
Disconnect the lights,
then reconnect them
one by one. Be sure
the problem is not
with the lights.
If problem is with the
lights; replace faulty
light(s). If problem per-
sists, make sure the
correct transformer
(XFRMR) output 12/13/14
V is selected for the load
and cable lengths: Refer
to the Controller Install-
tion and User’s Guide. If
problem still persists then
replace Controller.