KHenry1319 Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Hi folks,This weekend I connected my first DC board (so I do not have extensive experience) with transformer, and 3 RGB test strips. 2 of the strips lit perfectly and I was able to control the colors etc. However, 1 of the strips lit immediately when I plugged in the electricity. Surely this can't be right??I removed the strip from the first set of cannels and placed in onto another set and it worked.Do you guys have any ideas as to why the first set of channels might not have worked?THANKS!!
TJ Hvasta Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 The mosfet (transistor) may be bad (its happened). I have a DC board as well, but cant remember if it can do a hardware reset like the AC boards and set #1 back to Off. Secondly, did you look in the Hardware Utility to see if that channel is switched On? Did you set the Unit number with the knobs on the board or in the HU?
KHenry1319 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks for the response!! Yes, I did look in the Hardware Utility (I did this to test the 3 strips that I have). I had the HU automatically find the new board and did not manually change the unit number on the board. I tested the transformer and the correct 120 to 12v are coming out of that.So weird though, when I shut the lights down (from the LOR software), that one strip stays on (so it is definitely getting a direct flow of electricity).I purchased the board about 2 months back, will LOR fix the mosfet? Or simply exchange the unit?Thanks!!
Ponddude Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Yep, they usually will fix it. You just need to open up a support ticket. They are actually fairly easy to swap out yourself too if you are good with a soldering iron.
GaryM Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 If you haven't tried a board reset as yet, you should. Saves you the hassle of shipping it back.
KHenry1319 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Posted August 7, 2012 WOW! Great info! thanks all!How do I reset the board? I'd like to give that a shot!
TJ Hvasta Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Ok, then try the board reset first.. Here is the manual: http://www.lightoram...UserMan_Web.pdfPage 9:Reset the CMB16D-QCTo reset all device parameters back to factory defaultsand erase any stand-alone program, power thecontroller down, set the Unit ID switches to 00 andpower it up. The Status LED will flash quickly. Powerthe controller down and set the Unit ID back. Edited August 7, 2012 by TJ Hvasta
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