Infocus
IN72 – IN74 – IN76 – Infocus projector Led flashing – Power up the projector
without case – Color wheel function – Choking main board voltages – How to
check the thermal switch
Power
Up with Top Case Removed
Remove
the top case and power up the projector to check fan or thermal switch
operation. You also do this to check internal voltages and signals, which may
require additional projector disassembly. Here's how to prepare the projector
for power up with the top case removed.
1.
Remove the top case
2.
Use vinyl electrical tape or other non-conductive means to hold the safety
switch actuator in the depressed (closed) position
LED FLASHING AND
CAUSE
The
projector can now be plugged into a power source and powered up.
The
projector communicates its status via an LED located on the keypad. When this
status LED is green, you know that the projector is working properly. When the
status LED is solid red or flashing red, you know there are lamp, power or
startup problems. The frequency with which the status indicator blinks red
indicates one of several error codes. These error codes provide crucial
information about projector malfunctions.
LED
Status
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LED
flashes green
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The
projector is starting up after the Power button was pressed, or the projector
is shutting down after the Power button was pressed.
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LED
is solid green
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The
projector is ready to light the lamp when the Power button is pressed. Or the
lamp is lit and the projector is operating properly.
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LED
flashes red one (1) time
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The
lamp won't strike after five (5) attempts. Check the lamp and lamp door
installations for loose connections.
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LED
flashes red two (2) times
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The
lamp counter hours have exceeded lamp life hours. Replace the lamp and reset
the lamp hours counter.
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LED
flashes red three (3) times
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Lamp
failure. Projector shuts down.
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LED
flashes red four (4) times
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The
fan has failed.
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LED
flashes red five (5) times
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The
projector is overheating.
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LED
is solid red
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Undiagnosed
error. Projector shuts down.
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Check
the Thermal Switch
The
thermal switch is designed to open when the temperature inside the projector
gets too high. When the switch opens, the power supply shuts down, turning the
projector off.
When the projector shuts down after operating for a few minutes or when the lamp fails to strike after repeated attempts at startup, check the thermal switch. First, power up the projector with the top off .Let the projector run until it shuts down. Measure resistance across the terminals at the thermal switch. If the resistance is infinite (Ω), replace the lamp housing, which includes the thermal switch.
When the projector shuts down after operating for a few minutes or when the lamp fails to strike after repeated attempts at startup, check the thermal switch. First, power up the projector with the top off .Let the projector run until it shuts down. Measure resistance across the terminals at the thermal switch. If the resistance is infinite (Ω), replace the lamp housing, which includes the thermal switch.
Check
fan operation
You
can visually check the operation of the fans to see if they both work properly.
Check the fans if the projector exhibits symptoms of overheating or if the red
status LED indicates that a thermal issue is present.
To check the fans, first prepare for projector power up with the top case removed .
1. Connect the projector to AC power.
2. Power up the projector.
To check the fans, first prepare for projector power up with the top case removed .
1. Connect the projector to AC power.
2. Power up the projector.
Warning:
When you start the projector, there is voltage present on the controller ECA and power supply. Be very careful where you probe and where you touch.
3. Follow the directions below to check the fans. The fans should both start up when you press the power button.
When you start the projector, there is voltage present on the controller ECA and power supply. Be very careful where you probe and where you touch.
3. Follow the directions below to check the fans. The fans should both start up when you press the power button.
4.
If a fan fails to operate, check the voltage at the connector on the controller
to verify that the fan is receiving power. If a fan has failed, remove the fan
and replace it .
AC
Filter Board
The AC
filter ECA fastens to a metal ground shield plate. The AC filter
ECA includes the AC power connector and filtering components that ensure
clean power reaches to the other projector components.
The AC filter ECA connects to the power supply ECA. A fuse on the AC filter ECA protects against internal shorts or supply surges. The fuses are not available as a replaceable part. Blown fuses typically indicate circuit damage and the need for ECA replacement
The AC filter ECA connects to the power supply ECA. A fuse on the AC filter ECA protects against internal shorts or supply surges. The fuses are not available as a replaceable part. Blown fuses typically indicate circuit damage and the need for ECA replacement
Color
Wheel
The Color
Wheel is to provide synchronized colored light to the optical engine.
The Color Wheel connects to the ECA Controller via a ribbon cable.
The Shroud is to provide a direct and uniformed light path from the
lamp to the color wheel. The Shroud is fastened to the Lamp Cage.
The Index Board reads color wheel rotation to maintain proper
synchronization with the DMD and allow accurate image color reproduction
Check
Controller ECA Voltages and Signals
1.
Make sure the projector is unplugged.
2. Remove the power supply and AC filter ECA.
3. Remove the Shield Plate.
4. Position the power supply and AC filter ECA near enough to the projector to connect the controller/power supply cable from the controller ECA. You can do this if you turn the two ECAs over and connect it to the controller ECA in an upside-down position. This also leaves you room to access the controller ECA with measurement probes. Make sure to connect the AC filter ECA to the power supply.
5. Connect the lamp to the lamp cable connector at the side of the lamp housing. Make sure the connector fully engages the connector on the lamp module.
6. Position the top case right side up at the rear of the projector. Plug the keypad cable in.
2. Remove the power supply and AC filter ECA.
3. Remove the Shield Plate.
4. Position the power supply and AC filter ECA near enough to the projector to connect the controller/power supply cable from the controller ECA. You can do this if you turn the two ECAs over and connect it to the controller ECA in an upside-down position. This also leaves you room to access the controller ECA with measurement probes. Make sure to connect the AC filter ECA to the power supply.
5. Connect the lamp to the lamp cable connector at the side of the lamp housing. Make sure the connector fully engages the connector on the lamp module.
6. Position the top case right side up at the rear of the projector. Plug the keypad cable in.
7.
Connect the projector to AC power.
8. Power up the projector, and check the voltages.
8. Power up the projector, and check the voltages.