Chauvet Model ST-200 user manual General Troubleshooting, Symptom Solutions

Appendix

General Troubleshooting

Symptom

Solution(s)

Applies to

Lights	Foggers	Controllers	Dimmers
	& Snow		& Chaser

Auto shut off	Check fan thermal switch reset	9
Beam is very dim or not	Clean optical system or replace lamp	9
bright	Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps	Check total load placed on device			9
blowing
Chase is too slow	Check users manual for speed adjustment	9	9	9

Device has no power

Check for power on Mains.

Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)

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Fixture is on but there	Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control
is no movement to the	switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make sure a live	9		9	9
audio	audio signal exists
	Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Lamps cuts off	Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.	9
sporadically	Lamp may be at end of its life.
Light will not come on	Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before
after power failure	the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to	9
	10 minutes before powering up
Loss of signal	Use only DMX cables
	Install terminator	9	9	9	9
	Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or
	black lights.
Moves slow	Check 220/110v switch for proper setting	9
No flash	Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping	9
No light output	Check slip ring & brushes for contact
	Install bulb	9
	Call service technician
Relay will not work	Check reset switch				9
	Check cable connections
Remote does not work	Make sure connector is firmly connected to device	9	9
Stand alone mode	All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions
	do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture	9
	and it will automatically enter into this mode

ST-200 User Manual 9 Revision: 2004-11-02/11:23