paralegalnc Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I have my controller.... it was hooked up and I've run tests and attached lights. ran my program...all was well. set it aside to work on my sequencing and life (come on I can't do this 24/7) so now I got my props and was going to test them... plugged the controller in and now the light won't come on. The power IS working...other stuff works. But the controller won't come on. Plugged in another controller (one I purchased used) and it works....but the one from LOR will not come on now.... any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednosetbird Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 does your controller have a id? box 1 box 2 and so on?red light on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'll ask the most basic question ... did you plug in both sides?If so, check the fuse on the right side of the controller (the one controlling channels 9-16.) That side powers the controllers electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 yes it does have an ID....it was working great when I got it and tested it. Now it just doesn't work. How do I know if the fuse needs changing?? what would make it do that after just maybe 30 minutes of playing lights?? Can heat blow it?? Its been in the garage and it's been hot. But I don't want to have to change fuses for every show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 If you plug in the right side of the controller (channels 9-16) and you don't get a red light blinking there are at least two probable causes.1) The fuse needs to be replaced.2) Something else is wrong with the controller.Try swapping the fuses real quick to see if that resolves the problem. (Maybe even borrow one from a working controller.) If it works, then it was the fuse. However, fuses blow for a reason. There might be a wire lose that is causing the controller to short, or something else going on. If that fuse blows again, you may consider having LOR take a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mitchell Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Is the red light on? Steady or blinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 the new one I got doesn't have a red light...(the used one I bought does) the new one has a green light...but it doesn't come on at all now...I had my husband take a fuse from a controller we know is working and put in the right side of the new one... it didn't come on... he took the "one in question" and put it in the controller that is working...and it still works..... so....????? need to contact LOR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mitchell Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 What model controller is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 ctb16pcg3 generation 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spomalley Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Maybe a bad solder connection? Are the power input wires on that side connected properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I guess spomalley.... It came ready to go...I didn't do any solder anything... it worked before....when I got it I tested it...and ran my squencing ...then I put it aside for a month...now it won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 the new one I got doesn't have a red light...(the used one I bought does) the new one has a green light...but it doesn't come on at all now...I had my husband take a fuse from a controller we know is working and put in the right side of the new one... it didn't come on... he took the "one in question" and put it in the controller that is working...and it still works..... so....????? need to contact LOR?Sounds like the fuse is good. Obviously the power outlet is working. Rules those two options out.You can try a reset of the controller to see if that fixes it. If that fails, then I think it would be time to contact LOR. Sounds like something has gone wrong with it.Reset Instructions for a CTB-16PC series Generation 3 controller.Disconnect the power. On JP3, counting from the left, move the jumper on pins 4 and 5 over one notch to pins 5 and 6. Reapply power. The status light will blink very fast. Wait a few seconds, remove power, move the jumper pack to pins 4 and 5. Reapply power. You've reset the board. Go into the Hardware Utility and make sure the board is assigned to the correct physical location where it was before the reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I will try this tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) did you only try one fuse? if fuse on the right bank is bad then then board won't power on,did you try both cat 5 inputs? never mind about the fuse I read your post again Edited July 23, 2012 by james campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 yes it does have an ID....it was working great when I got it and tested it. Now it just doesn't work. Double check to make sure that the controller ID matches the ID you used in your sequences. Also, connect the controller to the computer and try controlling the lights "manually" through the Hardware Utility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cognitive211 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The same thing has happened to me, but it happened when I was trying to update the firmware of my idmx-1000 while it was connected to the g3. Utility hardware keeps telling me that it is off, and the fuses are both good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralegalnc Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 it was a bad board. Sent it back to LOR and they replaced it. but better hurry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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