VL1000 ERS Luminaire User's Manual - Vari-Lite

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
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Troubleshooting Guide
If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart
below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms.
CAUTION: Some troubleshooting is included for reference only. Performing remedies marked by
gray areas will void product warranty. Refer to the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty card included with the
product.
Table A-2: Troubleshooting Guide
Error Display Description Possible Cause and Remedy
Pan/No Sens Pan Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large pulley is not
engaging the EOT sensor
- Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley
- Ensure that flag passes through the sensor
at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor
beam
Pan belt disconnected, extremely loose or not
installed properly
- Properly install belt between pan motor
and large pulley
Pan/Encoder/Fail Pan Encoder Failure Main board pan/tilt connector (J9)
disconnected
- Connect main board pan/tilt connector (J9)
Pan motor disconnected
- Connect pan motor power
Encoder faulty
- Replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor
assembly
TILT
NO
SENS
Tilt Sensor Not Found EOT flag attached to large pulley is not
engaging the EOT sensor
- Ensure flag is attached to the large pulley
- Ensure that flag passes through the sensor
at a depth sufficient to engage the sensor
beam
Tilt belt disconnected, extremely loose or not
installed properly
- Properly install belt between tilt motor and
large pulley
Tilt/Encoder/Fail Tilt Encoder Failure Main board pan/tilt connector (J9)
disconnected
- Connect main board pan/tilt connector (J9)
Tilt motor disconnected
- Connect tilt motor power
Encoder faulty
- Replace pan end-of-travel/encoder sensor
assembly
Lamp/Strike/Fail Lamp Strike Failure Lamp failed to strike after repeated attempts
- Replace lamp
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