Chauvet DMX512 COLORDASH PARService Maintenance Guide, Part# P222-M1LEDP, Part# P170-MINIPD

COLORDASH™ PARService Maintenance Guide

Symptom(s)

Possible Solution(s)

1 or more LED’s are not	Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is convection
	cooled, which means that if the surface is kept clean and free of debris, then
illuminating
	proper cooling will be allowed to occur
	An LED may have failed, resulting in an open circuit. In this event, all of the
	red, green, or blue in a single module will no longer illuminate. This does not
	mean that all of the LEDs have failed, but the circuit is wired in series.
	An LED may have failed, resulting in a short circuit. In this event, only the
	single LED which has failed will no longer function. This does not mean that all
	of the LEDs have failed, but the circuit is wired in series.
	-Note: In the event of LED failure, a replacement LED PCB assembly may be
	purchased directly from Chauvet	Part#: P222-M1LEDP
1 or more LED’s are producing	Check that the lens assembly is installed properly. If the lens assembly is not
	aligned properly over the LEDs, then they will not project fully
very low output
	-See section on Lens Assembly Installation
	-Note: In the event of LED failure, a replacement LED PCB assembly may be
	purchased directly from Chauvet	Part#: P222-M1LEDP
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
	Check cable connections The COLORdash™ PAR cables must be firmly
	connected for operation
	-Note: In the event of autoswitching transformer failure, the unit can be sent in
	for repair; however, a replacement part can be ordered directly from Chauvet
		Part#: P140-M1ELTR
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 Master PCB failure, a replacement PCB can be ordered
	directly from Chauvet	Part#: P170-MINIPD
Loss of signal	Use only DMX cables
	Install terminator
	Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights
COLOR-CON Controller does
not function, or does not function	Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
properly
	The COLORdash™ PAR fixture must be in the correct mode in order to properly
	respond to the COLOR-CON controller. The correct mode is “SLAVE” in the
	onboard Control Panel
Stand alone operation	This fixture has built-in, automatic programs that may be triggered from the
	onboard Control Panel
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET
Technical Support at the location on page 28.

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