How to lock PRG Lantern when it's in Free Mode?
- TThomas JohnsonSep 9, 2025
Use the pan/tilt menu to change from "free" to "lock".
How to lock PRG Lantern when it's in Free Mode?
Use the pan/tilt menu to change from "free" to "lock".
What to do if there is no console control for PRG Lantern?
Make sure the DMX512 or Ethernet data cable is properly connected. Also, verify that the DMX512 address setting is correct.
Why is the Comm LED red on my PRG Lantern?
Ensure the DMX512 or Ethernet data cable is properly connected and check the console.
What causes 'Stop Spin Error' on PRG Lantern?
Check CAN cables/connections, motor control board
How to unlock PRG Lantern via Free Option?
Use the pan/tilt menu to change from "lock" to "norm".
What to do if PRG Lantern shows 'Crossload Timeout'?
Remove any incoming DMX and retry.
What to do if PRG Lantern shows 'Tip Fan Error'?
Check the fan.
What causes 'Ballast Short Detected' in PRG Lantern?
Check the wiring.
What causes 'Spin Error' on PRG Lantern?
Check CAN cables/connections, motor control board
What to do if PRG Lantern won’t take software update?
Remove active control (DMX512 or Art-Net).
Device compliance with FCC rules and conditions for operation.
Important safety information and instructions for installation and operation.
Safety instructions to prevent injury or death during operation and maintenance.
Illustration and description of the luminaire's external parts and controls.
Major sub-assemblies within the head and enclosure of the luminaire.
Major sub-assemblies located in the tilt-side and pan-side yoke legs.
Illustration and description of the standard designer color wheel setup.
Illustration and description of the standard effect wheel setup.
Illustrations of the standard gobo wheel configurations.
Information about moiré gobos and their special handling requirements.
Scope and purpose of the field service manual.
References to other manuals and standards.
Contact information for technical assistance and PRG offices.
Procedures for performing self-tests and recalibrations.
Introduction to the test and recalibration features.
Overview of the luminaire's self-test features and options.
Visual examples of various test screens and their functions.
Procedures for exercising individual luminaire mechanisms.
Running test sequences on multiple luminaires simultaneously.
Information on status indications and error codes for the luminaire.
Explanation of the Comm LED status and its meaning.
Table detailing common mechanism error codes, explanations, and solutions.
Table detailing other common error codes and their solutions.
Common start-up problems and their solutions.
Guidelines for safely handling the luminaire and its components.
Procedures for safe servicing and operation of the luminaire lamp.
Instructions for packing and unpacking the wheel stack in its road case.
Procedure for cleaning the external surfaces of the luminaire.
Regular maintenance tasks for the luminaire.
Steps to remove the luminaire's head covers for access.
Steps to remove the aft cover for component access.
Steps to remove the covers from the yoke legs.
Steps to remove the covers from the upper enclosure.
Procedure for cleaning or replacing the luminaire's intake filters.
Procedures for cleaning the luminaire's optical lenses.
Steps to remove and clean the front glass of the luminaire.
Procedure for cleaning the luminaire's gobo, color, and effect wheels.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing various parts.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the luminaire's lamp.
Procedure for aligning the lamp after installation for optimal beam output.
Steps to replace a gobo in the first gobo wheel.
Steps to replace a gobo in the second gobo wheel.
Steps to replace a color filter in the designer color wheel.
Steps to remove and replace the luminaire's front glass.
Procedure for replacing the luminaire's light shield.
Steps to remove and replace the luminaire's wheel stack assembly.
Procedure for replacing the gag EOT sensor assembly.
Steps to replace the gag wheel motor.
Steps to replace the gag index motor.
Procedure for replacing the luminaire's zoom sensors.
Steps to replace a zoom lens motor assembly.
Steps to remove and replace the luminaire's reflector.
Steps to replace the luminaire's UV/IR filters.
Steps to replace the luminaire's anti-reflective (AR) glass.
Procedure for replacing the luminaire's ignitor.
Steps to replace the interface and LVS assembly.
Steps to replace the fan in the upper enclosure.
Steps to remove and replace the luminaire's ballast.
Steps to replace the ballast fan.
Steps to replace the fan in the yoke assembly.
Steps to replace the pan/tilt driver printed circuit board.
Procedure for replacing the tilt COT sensor assembly.
Steps to replace the tilt drive mechanism.
Steps to replace the pan drive mechanism.
Procedures for setting proper belt tension for pan and tilt mechanisms.
General information about the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB).
List of components included in the Best Boy Spares Kit.
Table of recommended torque values for various screw sizes.
Detailed breakdown of covers and included items.
Specifications including source, output, input, and optical details.
Specifications for the Best Boy road case, including weight and dimensions.