Chauvet Intimidator Spot 150 Service Maintenance Guide, Symptoms, Possible Solutions

Intimidator Spot 150 Service Maintenance Guide

Symptom(s)

Possible Solution(s)

Lamp is not illuminating	Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is forced
	convection cooled, which means that if the fans are kept clean and free of
	debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur
	Check the options in the display for Lamp function [on~off]. Also check the
	DMX signal. It is possible to remotely turn off the lamp with a DMX controller.
	Check to see if the lamp needs to be replaced. This is a wear item, and will
	need to be checked and replaced on a regular basis of operation.
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing	Check total load placed on the electrical circuit
	Check for a short in the electrical wiring: internal and/or external
Device has no power	Check device’s fuse (internal)
	Check for power on Mains
	-Note: In the event of magnetic transformer failure, the unit can be sent in for
	repair; however, a replacement part can be ordered directly from Chauvet
		Part#: P140-IS150TRAN
Fixture is not responding to DMX	Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing
	Check DMX cables
	Check polarity switch settings on the controller
	Check cable connections
	Call service technician
	-Note: In the event of Display/Master PCB failure, a replacement PCB can be
	ordered directly from Chauvet	Part#: P170-IS150MAS
Loss of signal	Use only DMX cables
	Install terminator
	Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights
Pan/tilt movement, color, gobo	1 or more sensors may need to be adjusted or replaced. This may be either
reset problem	the optical sensor or the magnetic stopper sensor.
	Note In the event of a sensor failure, a replacement sensor may be ordered
	directly from Chauvet:	Part#: Magnetic Pan: P170-IS250PSS
		Optical Pan: P170-IS250POS
		Magnetic Tilt: P110-IS250TSS
		Optical Tilt: P100-IS250TOS
		Gobo: P100-IS150GWS
		Gobo rotation: P100-IS150GRS
		Color: P100-IS150CWS
The display backlight will not turn	There is an option in the control board that determines if the display turns off
off and stays lit	after 30 seconds of inactivity, or if the display stays lit indefinitely.
	-See section “5-Display” in the onboard display “close”.

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the following page.

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