timmym Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Hi, got a faulty ACT6 Dimmer pack (the model with the faders on the right). Some of the channels have no control and are on full no matter what position the faders are in! Already managed to fix some issues with the remaining channels. Think the issues are control related on the main board, so need a schematic. Does anyone still have one they could send me please? I know these dimmers are getting on a bit now, so hoping the schematic are still available? Also, it lools like someone has been at this one with a soldering iron in the past, as there appear to be mods carried out on the mainboard :-( Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianknight Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Channels stuck full on are very likely blown triacs - I'd start there but have lots of patience at hand because the method Strand used for securing the triacs on the ACT 6 was "different". From memory, the triacs are the same spec as in BetaPack Mk 1's and 2's so should be relatively easy to source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barreller Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Does anybody know if the Strand Archive has gone for good or is it only down temporarily (hopefully!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 If the page has been archived by the Wayback Machine, you may be able to retrieve some information by going to www.archive.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Does anybody know if the Strand Archive has gone for good or is it only down temporarily (hopefully!)? I think it's merged with the Backstage Heritage Collection... http://www.theatrecrafts.com/pages/home/archive/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The Strand Archive is now here: http://www.theatrecrafts.com/archive/contentslist.php?view=cat&content_id=4 ... but there's no service manual for the Act 6. If it helps, I have located a schematic for the ACT6+. It can be found here: http://mydesk.myzen.co.uk/_Useful/ACT6PlusSchematic.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamharman Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 If you need parts I have a pile of act6 in various states of disrepair..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmym Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 many thanks guys for the advice and schematic! I have another pack which is ACT6+, so can cross check with this one. If you need parts I have a pile of act6 in various states of disrepair..... thanks - I will let you know how I get on. Some spares may be required?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeftv Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Early black version strand act 6 - control module on right hand side, approx 5 inches square with 4 screws The control pcb whether fader type, d54 or other - connect in the same way The control pcb connects to the main pcb via a header/ pin arrangement, this often has dry joint issues, try reseating it. I also have some retrofit DMX input pcbs which I would be happy to give away to a blueroom member, with 5pin xlr in and out, DMX address thumbwheels, screw/ plug straight to the the boards. Pm me if you would like one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmym Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Early black version strand act 6 - control module on right hand side, approx 5 inches square with 4 screws The control pcb whether fader type, d54 or other - connect in the same way The control pcb connects to the main pcb via a header/ pin arrangement, this often has dry joint issues, try reseating it. I also have some retrofit DMX input pcbs which I would be happy to give away to a blueroom member, with 5pin xlr in and out, DMX address thumbwheels, screw/ plug straight to the the boards. Pm me if you would like one many thanks, that would be appeciated. Would that also fit the 6+ Dimmers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jevans Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Also have plenty of Act 6 control card spares - not sure exactly what but mainly manual/analogue/D54 rather than DMX. I don't think I have a schematic, but there might be one in the filing cabinet, I'll try and have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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