stage setter 8 not controlling dimmer pack

wilywelchMember

I use the stage setter 8 along with 2 elation dimmer packs. Recently I lost control to the dimmer packs. I have checked my cables and they are good. When I turn on the SS8 it shows dmx control at the dimmer pack briefly and shuts off. It flashes very fast and goes out. I have reset the board several times with no luck. I will admit, I had to go in and replace the fuse in the SS8 and may have loosened the ribbon cable. Looks like the ribbon cable could be put on in several combinations. Does anyone know why this has happened so suddenly?

10/2/115:28 PM

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joelcMember

It could be the dimmer packs or the your DMX cables. Are the cables good? If yes, then check your dimmer packs, check if the address is set correctly.

10/3/118:25 AM

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wilywelchMember

I have checked cables, dimmer packs, etc.. Verified that dimmer packs work by hooking them up to a working controller. I verified addresses, plugged fixtures in (par 38's) and the DMX Operator worked fine to control the dimmer packs. I did have Joel (I think that's the spelling) a tech at Elation send me schematics of the SS8 but I don't think they are complete, as they don't show a diagram of the smaller board that power, dmx, midi, etc. is run to. I don't know what position the ribbon cable goes in. There are several ways it
could be connected. It has a 24 pin ribbon cable, but a 22 pin connector at the boards. I have since purchased a DMX Operator, but would like to fix the SS8 if possible, as it is a little more user friendly.

10/5/114:13 PM

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joelcMember

You are more than welcome to send back the SS8 to us and we can have our certified techs take a look at it. Please email me at JoelChen@americandj.com and I will set you up with a return. Thanks.

10/5/114:24 PM

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