TROUBLESHOOTING
The iC2 System is a configurable system (i.e., the product arrives “empty” and must be programmed by the installer). Troubleshooting generally occurs after the iC2 is programmed; however, the iC2 System can be divided into two main areas, and some troubleshooting can occur prior to programming:
1)Hardware Issues
2)Programming (refer to the Niles QuickConfig Configuration Software Manual for more information on programming troubleshooting)
HARDWARE ISSUES |
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There are three basic issues that can prevent proper operation of the iC2 system. These issues are | ||||
presented in the order of probability and are as follows: |
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PROBLEM: |
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1. Bad Connections or Wiring |
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If the connections or wiring are wrong, loose, | shorted or open, the system will not | |||
operate properly. The symptoms could include: | Power LED flickers or is off, IR/RF Test | |||
LED is continuously flickering or on without any iC2 remote use, intermittent operation | ||||
or no operation. |
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SOLUTIONS: |
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• Test your power supply connections |
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• Test your Flasher connections |
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• Test your Sensor connection |
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• Test your cable for shorts and opens |
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2. RF or Electromagnetic Interference |
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Digital sources, poorly shielded sources, cordless telephones, cell phones, high- | ||||
definition television sets, light dimming controls and other sources of electromagnetic | ||||
fields can induce radio frequency noise and interference into your home theater | ||||
automation system. The symptoms could include: | RED LED | GREEN LED | ||
Flashback LEDs on IR/RF Tester continuously flickering or | ||||
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on without any iC2 remote use, poor range, intermittent |
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operation or no operation. |
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The Niles IR/RF Tester (stock number FG00727) is a troubleshooting tool to aid in diagnosing hardware issues with the iC2 System (Figure 22). It is not required for operation and, therefore, is sold separately. The IR/RF Tester has two LEDs (one red, one green) and can be plugged into IR Output ports to diagnose whether or not the
3.5MM PLUG
Figure 22. Niles IR/RF tester
FG 00727
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