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Intimidator™ Scan LED 13 2009-06-04/10:14
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution(s)
Applies to
Lights
Foggers &
Snow
Controllers
Dimmers &
Chaser
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not
bright
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110 V switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
Check total load placed on device
Chase is too slow
Check user’s manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power
Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Fixture is not
responding
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct
addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Fixture is on but there
is no movement to the
audio
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on
the control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack,
make sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Light will not come on
after power failure
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again. Wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering it up
again.
Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power
cables or black lights.
Moves slow
Check 220/110 V switch for proper setting
No light output
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Remote does not work
Make sure connector is firmly attached to device
Stand alone mode
All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone
functions will start in this mode upon power on
without additional settings.
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support at the location on the next page.