Possible problems and solutions – High End Systems AF1000 User Manual
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Mini Controller User’s Manual
Possible Problems and Solutions
Use the following Table to solve most problems.
Table A.1: Trouble Shooting Solutions
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
LEDs will not turn on
no power to controller
apply power
LEDs will not turn on
internal fuse blown
call High End Systems
Technical Support for
service instructions
Some fixtures not respond-
ing to Controller
configuration DIP
switches not set for correct
number of fixtures
reset controller to the
correct number of DIP
switches
Fixtures not responding to
Controller
internal fuse(s) blown
call High End Systems
Technical Support for
service instructions
Fixtures not responding to
Controller
no power to fixtures
apply power to fixtures
Fixtures not responding to
Controller
bad XLR cable(s)
check all XLR cables with
a Volt Ohm meter by plac-
ing leads on each pin at
both cable ends and check
for resistance– replace
cables as needed
Fixtures not responding to
Controller
Fixture addresses have not
been set
Refer to Table 1.2 in Chap-
ter 1 to properly set fixture
addresses
Controller displays
C F
configuration DIP
switches not set
reset controller to the
correct number of DIP
switches
Fixture’s Intensity and
Rate settings are swapped
Fixture is set to an even
DMX channel
Reset fixture to correct
DMX channel
When the <
flash
> key is
used, the fixture’s
duration lasts for well over
the correct time (about 2
seconds)
fixture is set for 3-channel
DMX mode
reset Personality switches
<
3
> and <
4
> to the On
position, leave <
5
> off
Some fixture(s) behave
differently than others
some fixtures are set for 3-
channel DMX mode
reset Personality switches
<
3
> and <
4
> to the On
position, leave <
5
> Off