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General troubleshooting – Chauvet Q-Roll 150 User Manual

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Q-Scan 150 & Q-Roll 150 User Manual

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2005-11-15/13:23

General Troubleshooting

Applies to

Symptom

Solution(s)

Lights

Foggers

& Snow

Controllers

Dimmers

& Chaser

Auto shut off

Check fan thermal switch reset

Beam is very dim or not
bright

Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing

Check total load placed on device

Chase is too slow

Check users manual for speed adjustment

Device has no power

Check for power on Mains.
Check device

’s fuse. (internal and/or external)

Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing

Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Fixture is on but there is
no movement to the
audio

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control
switches. If audio provided via

¼” jack, make sure a live audio

signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob

Lamps cuts off
sporadically

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

Light will not come on
after power failure

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the
electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 10
minutes before powering up

Loss of signal

Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black
lights.

Motor movements are
jerky or jumpy

Possible bad motor driver or sensors
Check polarity switch on controller

Moves slow

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

No flash

Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

No light output

Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician

Relay will not work

Check reset switch
Check cable connections

Remote does not work

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device

Stand alone mode

All CHAUVET lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions
do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and
it will automatically enter into this mode

Unit wobbles when
rotating

Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping

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