Paul Wood Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 OK, I need some ideas on what is happening to my CMB16D QC DC LOR unit. I am loosing the LOR signal intermittantly during the show. I have tried the following. New Cat5 cables,reset the unit,tried RJ11 jacks,bypassed the unit and the problem did NOT follow, I have 3 units and I switched the outputs from a working unit to the problem unit and visa-versa and the problem remained with the problem unit. I have checked the sequences to make sure it was OK as well. The last thing I did was replace the unit with a NEW unit and the problem remains!!! The only thing I haven't replaced is the power supply! I am stumped. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 If it's happening with a different controller, I would suggest trying a different power supply since you said you replaced the cat5 cables and bypassed the unit.What kind of power supply are you using? Pic and info would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 If I read you right. The problem is only on the one controller, no matter what you do. I dont have my unit in front of me right now (wonder why that is? LOL). If the communication chip is in a socket. I would lift it a little and re-seat it. Sounds like the comm chip is acting up. This would be where I would focus per your trouble shooting thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 But Max-Paul, he mentioned the problem remained with a NEW unit. If I read it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wood Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Correct the NEW unit had the same problem. the power supply is he only thing I haven't replaced. I guess I will be doing that Tomorrow night after the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 What is your problem with my answer? AS you both noted that the intermittent problem is only on the one controller. So, I said that maybe the problem is with the comm chip on that board. Would not a bad comm chip or its connections cause this problem? How do you find fault with what I said? I did not suggest a comm cable. I did not suggest a RJ-45 jack, cause if it was either one and you physically moved controllers around then the problem would effect a different controller. And your suggestion of a power supply is not valid, unless you moved it too with the controller. Remember, you said you moved the controller, not both controller and power supply. Sorry I dont read minds so I have only your own words to go by. Yes if you moved the power supply with the controllers, there is a chance that it too could be the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Sounds like PS is going bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Max-Paul, the problem was the same with TWO controllers. Not ONE.As quoted "The last thing I did was replace the unit with a NEW unit and the problems remains!!! The only thing I haven't replaced is the power supply."I'm not knocking your thoughts at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Forgive me my friend. It is I who cant read. Every once in awhile I focus on one word and bypass the next. Locked on the problem remains, as in remains with the controller in question. Excuse me while I feast on my toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My friend Max-Paul,Please spare your toes... I too lock on single words to bypass the next.I want to add that your suggestion of the comm chip does warrant a good cause and check for problems such as this.Walk on all 10 my friend and be proud!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Looks like a man-hug is about to happen...between a guy wearing a kilt and a guy wearing an elf costume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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