User Guide

How to Estimate Your Amperage Continued
To calculate a more exact estimate of your amperage, use the formula below.
To calculate your amperage, use the maximum number of bulbs that will be on at 1 time as follows:
(# of bulbs x bulb wattage) ÷ 110 = Amps Needed.
Example:
If 250, 7 watt bulbs will be on at 1 time, solve (250 x 7) ÷ 110 = 16 amps.
This example would NOT be an acceptable load for the 3 Track Smart Chaser since it is only rated for 10
amps on at one time.
*If you find yourself in need of more than 10 amps, consider our 4, 6, or 8 track smart chasers, which
can handle up to 18 amps on at one time, or contact us to discuss programmable controllers, which can
handle higher amperage loads.*
We can help you make sure your calculations are correct, and if your display does require more than 10
amps, we can help you evaluate if a 4, 6, or 8 Track Smart Chaser, or alternatively, if a Programmable
Controller, is the best choice for your display.
Troubleshooting
• What to do if your controller won’t turn on
1) First, make sure your controller is plugged into a working outlet. (Plug something else
into the outlet to make sure the outlet works.)
2) Next, take the cover off the controller using a screwdriver, and look at the board. If the
controller is getting power, you will be able to see a red light that is on.
• If you see the red light, but your controller will not turn on, then you probably
accidentally set your controller to a blank setting.
o Turn all of the dip switches to the “off” position. Then, unplug the
controller to re-set the sequence, and then plug it back in. With the
cover off, while looking at the board, you should be able to see red lights
chasing through all 3 tracks. If you see the red lights chasing, then your
controller should work properly once you set the dip switch to your
desired setting.
• If you do not see the red light at all, then check that the fuse is working and not
blown. (See next section for more about how to change a fuse.)
o If the fuse is working, and the controller is plugged into a working outlet,
but has no red light coming on, contact us for assistance and possible
repairs.
• What to do if you need to replace your fuse:
3) The fuse is a common ¼ inch by 1 ¼ inch round glass fuse that can be replaced with any
10 amp or less, 32 volt fuse.
4) This is a VERY common fuse that can usually be purchased for less than a dollar in any
hardware, automotive, general merchandise, or even grocery store.
5) In order to replace the fuse, open the controller box with a screwdriver. If you think the
fuse is bad, pry the damaged fuse out of its clips and push in the new fuse. You should
be able to do this by hand.
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