Power Gems EB1812P User Manual

StatusIndicators

Trip
FastFlash:(x2/s):AnEarthTriphasbeen
detected.PressStoptoclear.
SlowFlash:(x0.5/s):Ashort‐circuithasbeen
detected.PressStoptoclear.
Steady:Outputtrip—nocurrentwasdetected
aertheignionperiod.PressStoptoClear.
Over‐
temp
Flashing:Theoutputbridgemoduleistoo
hot.PressStoptoclear(willonlyclearifthe
ballasthascooledsufficiently).
Steady:ThePowerModuleistoohot.Press
Stoptoclear(willonlycleariftheballasthas
cooledsufficiently).
Fault
Flashing:Thereisafaultonthe
BridgeMod‐
ule.Seektechnicalassistance.
Steady:ThereisafaultonthePowerModule.
Seektechnicalassistance.
Bearinmindtheballastispartofasystemwhichontheoutputsideincludescabling,theluminaire,the
HMIlamp(bulb/globe),andahighvoltageignitor.Ontheinputsidethereisoenanetworkofcables,
connectorsandcircuitbreakers.Allcomponentsinthesystemneedto
becorrectlymaintainedtoensure
reliableoperaon.ParcularcareneedstobetakenwiththeignitorandHighTensionleadsinthehead
asthesecanfeeddangerousvoltagesbacktotheballast.Afaultyignitorcandamagemulpleballastsif
itissimplymovedfromballast
toballastwithoutaempngtoidenfytherootcauseofaproblem.
Troubleshoong
Symptom Acon
StartedLEDflashes
whenStartpressed
Thisindicatesthereisabreakinthesafetyloop.WithanARRIfixturetherocker
switchmaybeintheoffposion.Checkthelampdoorisclosed,andthatthehead
feederconnectorsarefullymated.
EarthTrip
(see
above)
Maybeaflashovertogroundinthelighthead.Mostlikelytohappenwhenthe
lampishotbutindicatestheHighTensionleadsneedsomeaenon
ShortCircuit(see
above)
Maybecausedbyashortontheheadfeedercable.Tryreplacingthis
cable.
OutputTrip(see
above)
Aertheignionperiodnocurrentwasdetected—thiscouldbebecausethelamp
isendoflife.Inspectthelampandseeifitappearsdamagedoraged.Ifahotstrike
wasbeingaemptedthenthelampmaystrikesuccessfullyonce
ithascooled.
FaultLED(see
above)
Thiswouldbecausedbyinternalfaultontheballast.Thismaybecuredbyex‐
changingthefaultymodule,butthisshouldbecarriedoutbyaservicetechnician.
Overtemp Iftheballastisreporngovertempthencheckthattheairinlets
andoutletsare
notblocked.Theballastshouldbeprotectedfromdirectsunlight,andberaisedup
fromgroundlevelwheretheaircanbehoer.Leavethefansrunningtoallowthe
ballasttocool.OnceitreachesnormaltemperaturetheovertempLEDwillclear.
LightFlickers This
maybearcmovement—tryusingahigheroutputfrequency,orusethetuning
funconsifoperangin1000Hzmode.
PE.RevA.Nov2014
EB1812P
ElectronicBallast
OperaƟng Guide
PowerGemsLtd
Unit1,FairhillsTradeCentre,
FairhillsRoad,Irlam,
Manchester,M446BA
UnitedKingdom

Tel:+44(0)1617767030
Fax:+44(0)1617767039

PowerGemsCorporaon
7702‐1BalboaBlvd.,
VanNuys,LosAngeles,
California91406
USA

Tel:+18183761800
Fax:+1818376
1801
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www.powergems.com

Power Gems EB1812P Specifications

General

Brand	Power Gems
Model	EB1812P
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Status Indicators and Troubleshooting

Understanding Status Indicators

Explains indicator lights for Trip, Over-temp, and Fault conditions, detailing their meanings and initial actions.

Troubleshooting Common Symptoms

Provides solutions for issues like started LED flashes, earth trips, short circuits, output trips, fault LEDs, overtemp, and light flickers.

Front Panel Controls and Operation

Front Panel Overview

Identifies and explains the function of key controls and indicators on the ballast's front panel.

Quick Start Guide

Concise instructions for connecting, powering on, and starting the ballast and lamp for initial use.

Power Input Requirements

Details the necessary AC mains voltage range and precautions for supply voltage variations.

Output Connector Usage

Explains output connector types, power ratings, and the rule for connecting only one lamp at a time.

Start and Stop Operations

Covers methods for starting and stopping the ballast, including front panel, head, and remote controls.

Advanced Operation Modes

Explains Auto Start, DMX control, Dimmer functionality, Mode Selector settings, and Auto Scan feature.

Volt Drop Compensation

Describes how the ballast adjusts output to compensate for voltage loss in the head cable.