Clay Paky Alpha range calibration menu

[macarts]

Does anyone know if I use the "Cal" calibration option on the service menu it holds the data after a power off or will I have to re-enter it every time I use the fixtures?

Thanks

Chris

Edited January 25, 2020 by macarts

[livewire4989]

Hi Chris,

 

Is this for any specific model in the Alpha range?

 

Kind regards,

 

Dennis

[macarts]

Hi Dennis yes its the Alpha beam 300

Chris

[livewire4989]

Hi Dennis yes its the Alpha beam 300

Chris

 

Hi Chris,

 

From memory, yes the calibration values should be held between power cycles on these fixtures. Do you have a fixture that is not remembering values between power cycles?

 

Kind regards,

 

Dennis

[macarts]

Hi Denis,

Sorry I've been totally tied up with Independent Venue Week. I picked up 6 fixtures rigged 4 and one of them, as soon as it moves it doesn't return exactly to the to the home position( maybe 2 deg out) but when it s first switched on it starts in the correct position so I'm now thinking if it starts in the correct position it won't be a calibration problem. I've swapped it out and will give it a proper clean and check for any damage. Ill let you know how it goes.

Chris

[livewire4989]

Hi Chris,

 

It sounds like the pan feedback is not working correctly and may well be due to dust build up. If you need any further help or would like to book the unit in just let me know. Direct email address is dennis@movinglightrepairs.com

 

Look forward to hearing how you get on.

 

Kind regards,

 

Dennis

[macarts]

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for that. Yes I agree it's more like a dirty/damaged sensor. All he lighting kit in the venue is my own and I'm keeping Mac 250 entours and Mac 301 washes ticking along. The ex -hire Alpha beams were a new addition so I can see there are a few bits of work required to get them operating 100% I've bookmarked your website and liked your FB page so its easy to find you. And I will give you a shout if I get stuck.

Thanks again

Chris