CHAPTER 17

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Fixture Head Driver Board

To replace the fixture head driver board:

1.Disconnect power to the fixture and allow it to cool.

2.Unlatch the two rear latches and remove the rear bezel.

3.Use a 3 mm allen wrench to remove the addressing screws and star washers.

4.Position new board against module aligning the center top standoff. Place contact screw(s) in the appropriate position.

Note: When installing a replacement driver board on a module, Gasket always place a star washer between an address screw

and the pad on the logic board to ensure good electrical contact.

5.Carefully replace the rear bezel, making sure to place (but do not force) the gasket over the lamp cover located on the back of the projector.

6.Ensure that the fixture is on a solid surface. Select Calibrate

Motors through the Test_Home menu screen and leave the fixture undisturbed for 10 minutes while calibration occurs.

Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board

To replace motor driver board located in the fixture base housing:

1.Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling.

2.Loosen the two phillips head screws on menu display panel side of the Box cover

3.Loosen screws on menu display panel and gently open away from the fixture leaving the harness cabling attached.

4.The driver board for pan functions and fans is located directly behind the display.

5.After detaching all cabling, pull board out and replace.

CAUTION!

The fixture will not function correctly if contact screws are missing from driver boards.

6.Reattach cables.

7.Replace the side panel and top cover. Make sure you align the assembly properly when inserting; damage to the fixture can result from improper alignment.

8.Ensure that the fixture is on a solid surface. Select Calibrate Motors through the

Test_Home menu screen and leave the fixture undisturbed for 10 minutes while calibration occurs.

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DL.2 specifications

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