Elation Professional 5R - Manual (Page 48)

Platinum Spot 5R™
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14. ERROR CODES:
When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “reset/test” mode. This mode
brings all the internal motors to a home position. If there is an internal problem with one or
more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of “XXer” were as XX will
represent a motor function. For example, when the display shows “Pan-ER,” it means there
is some type of error with the pan motor. If there are multiple errors during the start-up
process they will all flash in the display. For example: if the fixtures has errors on channel 1,
channel 3, and channel 5 all at the same time, you will see the error message “Pan-Er”,
“Tilt-Er,” and ”Color-Er” flash repeated 5 times.
If an error does occur during the initial start-up procedure the fixture will self-generate a
second reset signal and try to realign all the motors and correct the error, if the error persist
after a second attempt a third attempt will be made.
If after a third attempt all the errors have not been corrected the fixture will make the
following determinations: 1) 3 or more errors - The fixture cannot function properly with three
or more errors therefore the fixture will place itself in a stand-by mode until subsequent
repairs can be made. 2) Less than 3 errors - The fixture has less than 3 errors, therefore
most other functions will work properly. The fixture will attempt to operate normally until the
errors can be correct by a technician. The errors in question will remain flashing in the
display as a reminder of internal errors.
Pan Movement error:
The yoke is not located in the default position after start-up or after a reset command. This
message will appear after a fixture reset if the pan-yoke’s magnetic-indexing circuit
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure
(defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).
Tilt Movement error:
The head is not located in the default tilt position after start-up or after a reset command.
This message will appear after a fixture reset if the tilt magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions
(sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure (defective motor or a