Laser gradually loses power | High End Systems Technobeam specification

Troubleshooting

If laser fails to illuminate, the most likely reasons are lack of power or a failed laser.

Laser gradually loses power

This is normal; over time, the laser will gradually lose power until it finally dims out entirely. If this is happening, contact High End Systems Customer Service in one of the ways shown in “Contacting High End Systems” on page Intro-4.

Laser is out of position

Align the laser as shown in the section titled “Technobeam Laser Aiming Device™” on page 6-19.

Emission Indicator LED OFF, Laser OFF

The laser circuit board is not receiving power.

1.Unplug the fixture and remove the access door shown in Figure 5-3:

Door retaining screw

Access door

Figure 5-3. Removing the access door.

5-6

Troubleshooting

Technobeam® User Manual

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High End Systems Technobeam Laser gradually loses power, Laser is out of position, Emission Indicator LED OFF, Laser OFF

Contents

Austin, TX 78758 USA 512 60600115 Version Page Page Page Trademarks Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Information Warranty Information Freight Table of Contents Appendix B Factory-Installed Wheels Table of Figures Laser aiming device circuit board Table of Tables Xii Introduction Servicing Your Fixture Page Page Page Page Page Page Introduction Features Construction Intro-2Introduction Document Conventions Symbols Intro-4Introduction Contacting High End Systems Preparing to Install Your Fixture Specifications Important Power Cord Information U.K. Only LAD Safety StandardsVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Danmark Dichroic, Litho and Effects Specifications Safety StandardsElectromagnetic Standards Environmental Specifications Optional AccessoriesDMX Data Cabling Controllers Unpacking the Fixture Save the Shipping MaterialsUnpacking the Fixture Installing the Power Cord Cap Inspecting the ContentsImportant Power Cord Cap Information U.K. Only Installing the Yoke Installing the Yoke Installing the yoke on the fixture 10Setting the Fixture Voltage Setting the Fixture Voltage Setting the Fixture Voltage 12Setting the Beam Angle Setting the Beam Angle Hint Setting the Beam Angle Away from 14Setting the Beam Angle Chapter Setting Up Your Fixture Powering On the Fixture Powering On the FixtureHoming the Fixture LED Display Status LEDs Status LEDs Overview of Controller Operation What is DMX 512 Protocol?What Kind of Cabling Should You Use? Overview of Controller Operation Terminators Constructing Cabling Constructing a data cable terminator Setting up the Link Linking the Fixtures to Controller Mounting the Fixture Mounting the Fixture Mounting the Fixture on a Truss or Other Support System Standing the Fixture on its End Handles 10Mounting the Fixture Use a locking washer when attaching a fixture to a truss Handle 12Mounting the Fixture Hanging the Fixture Straight Down Configuring the Fixture Configuring the FixtureFixture Types Selecting a Control Method 14Configuring the FixtureDMX Start Channel Control Method Fixture Number Control Method Channel Range Assigning a Fixture Address Determining the Unique DMX Start Channel 16Configuring the Fixture Wasted DMX Channels Determining the Unique Fixture Number 18Upgrading Software Upgrading Software Upgrading Software Crossloading Software 20Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Lamp shuts off Troubleshooting 22Troubleshooting Lithos or dichroic filters are cracking 24Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DMX Data Menu Error Messages Boot DiffAddr Lost Emem Ack 26TroubleshootingEmem message Erse Flsh Lamp Link BusyLink Empty Over Temp 28TroubleshootingPrst Lost Pgrm Time Chapter Using the Menus Menu System Overview Accessing the Menu SystemNavigation Buttons Menu System Overview Menu Map Menu Map Mechanically home the fixture, then press any Than the last channel in the viewing fixture’s Open WSP Rand Dlay Menu Options Address Menu Addr10Menu Options Setting Factory Defaults Fact Set Menu SETMenu Options Inverting Tilt T/IN Swapping Pan and Tilt SwapInverting Pan P/IN 12Menu Options Changing the Display Output Dspl Inverting LED Characters D/INChanging the Control Method Chnl Setting the Lamp Warning Message Lmpl Changing the Lens Setting Lens14Menu Options Setting the Fixture Type and Protocol Type Mode Menu Mode 16Menu Options Setting the User Type User Copying User Presets Prst Copying User Settings Sett Copying User Presets and Settings ALL18Menu Options Crossloading Fixture Software XLD Homing the Fixture Home Test Menu TestTurning the Lamp On or Off Lamp 20Menu Options Performing Self Tests Self Copying the Boot Code Boot Testing the LED Display Disp Placing the Fixture in Setup Mode S/UPInformation Menu Info 22Menu Options Viewing the Logic Board Temperature Temp Viewing the Current Lamp Hours L/HRViewing the Current Fixture Hours F/HR Viewing the Current Software Version VER Viewing the Number of Current Lamp Strikes L/STViewing DMX Status and Construct Values Fixt 24Menu Options Menu Options Viewing DMX Data for Another Device Data Viewing Sensor Information Sens26Menu Options Resetting Lamp Hours L/RS Resetting Fixture Hours F/RS Preset Menu Prst Setting Preset Playback Play28Menu Options Capturing a Preset Scene Capt Editing or Creating an On-Board Memory Scene EditCopying an On-Board Memory Scene Copy 30Menu Options Enabling the Preset Default Dflt Chapter Preset Programming Programming Overview What is a Scene?Stand-alone Operation vs. a Controller Macros General Information Preset Playback OptionsSubject to Change Enter and Menu Keys Creating a Scene Orienting and Powering On the FixtureTurning on the Lamp Selecting Constructs and Values Making sure the shutter is open Opening the Shutter Focusing on a Litho Positioning the MirrorSelecting Color Wheel Constructs Setting a Delay Time Refocusing the FixtureSelecting a Color Wheel Pause Time Selecting Effects Constructs Playing Back Both Scenes Creating Scene Setting Up the Fixtures Synchronizing Preset Playback 10Synchronizing Preset Playback Capturing Presets Capturing PresetsAdding Fixtures 12Capturing Presets Chapter Using the Laser Aiming Device LAD Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Overview Using the Laser Aiming DeviceRecommended Laser Operation Intended Audience Laser aperture Menu Control of the Laser Controlling the LaserDMX Control of the Laser Controlling the Laser Laser gradually loses power Emission Indicator LED OFF, Laser OFFLaser is out of position LAD wiring connections Emission Indicator LED ON, Laser OFF Maintenance Laser ON, Emission Indicator LED OFFMaintenance Chapter Servicing Your Fixture Precautions PrecautionsReplacing Fuses Replacing Fuses Fuse Failure Symptoms Specifications Replacing Wheel ComponentsReplacing Wheel Components Replacing Dichroics in the Color Wheel Reference Drawing Coated Uncoated Removing a Rotating Litho or Rotating Effect Replacing Lithos in the Rotating Litho Wheel Removing a Static Litho Cleaning the Litho Replacing a Static Litho Litho Installation Instructions 10Replacing Wheel Components Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect Replacing the Lamp Replacing a Custom LithoReplacing the Lamp 12Replacing the Lamp 14. Removing the lamp assembly from the fixture Avoid touching any part of your skin to 14Replacing the Lamp Optimizing the Lamp Resetting Lamp Hours Cleaning the Internal Components Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors Cleaning the Door Vents16Cleaning the Internal Components Opening the Fixture Lens tube Latches 22. Clean both sides of the hot mirror glass 18Cleaning the Internal Components Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Safety Precautions 20Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Live Components Alignment Procedure 22Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Ruler or a piece of string, as shown in Figure 24Technobeam Laser Aiming Device If you have difficulty aligning the laser or turning 26Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Rounding Conventions General InformationBit Control DMX Protocols A-1 MSpeed vs. Fast Changes Forward and Reverse SpinsRamp Open, Snap Shut 2DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-3 Technobeam Protocol 4DMX Protocols Litho wheel functions DMX Protocols A-5 Effects position 6DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-7 Technobeam-i Protocol Table A-2. Technobeam-i DMX Protocol 8DMX Protocols F8-FF DMX Protocols A-9 10DMX Protocols E6-FF DMX Protocols A-11 12DMX Protocols MSpeed Movement Times Table A-3. MSpeed Movement Times DMX Protocols A-13 14DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-15 Macro Channel Assignments 16DMX Protocols Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Technobeam Wheels Factory-Installed Wheels Technobeam color wheel English Version Important Safety Information Appendice C Important Informations DE Sécurité Warnung ZUM Schutz VOR Brandgefahr Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung ZUM Schutz VOR Verletzungen Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza PER Prevenire LE Scosse Elettriche Apéndice C Información Importante De Seguridad Danmark Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Index Index-ii Index-iii Index-iv