Chauvet Q-Roll 150 User Manual
Appendix
Q-Scan 150 & Q-Roll 150 User Manual
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General Troubleshooting
Applies to
Symptom
Solution(s)
Lights
Foggers
& Snow
Controllers
Dimmers
& Chaser
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset
Beam is very dim or not
bright
bright
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing
blowing
Check total load placed on device
Chase is too slow
Check users manual for speed adjustment
Device has no power
Check for power on Mains.
Check device
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
Check polarity switch settings
Fixture is on but there is
no movement to the
audio
no movement to the
audio
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control
switches. If audio provided via
switches. If audio provided via
¼” jack, make sure a live audio
signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
Lamps cuts off
sporadically
sporadically
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Light will not come on
after power failure
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 up
electronics in the fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 to 10
minutes before powering up
Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black
lights.
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black
lights.
Motor movements are
jerky or jumpy
jerky or jumpy
Possible bad motor driver or sensors
Check polarity switch on controller
Check polarity switch on controller
Moves slow
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
No flash
Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
No light output
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Install bulb
Call service technician
Relay will not work
Check reset switch
Check cable connections
Check cable connections
Remote does not work
Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
Stand alone mode
All CHAUVET lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone functions
do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and
it will automatically enter into this mode
do not require additional settings, simply power the fixture and
it will automatically enter into this mode
Unit wobbles when
rotating
rotating
Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping