User manual
Table Of Contents

Service and display messages 59
Service and display messages
The MAC III Performance gives service and maintenance information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character
short code and a smaller full-text message in the display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing
error identification with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed
information about the error.
Service warnings
If the MAC III Performance requires service, it displays a warning indicating the service required. The most
important short codes and messages are given in Table 5 below
:
Error messages
The MAC III Performance monitors its own operation. If it detects an error, it displays an error warning. The
most important short codes and messages are given in Table 6 below:
Short code Full-text message
LLW LAMP LIFE WARNING
Lamp life is within 10% of its limit.
AIRS AIR FILTER SERVICE WARNING (s/w versions from ver. 1.3)
The timer available in the SERVICE menu has reached the point for which the alarm was set.
AFSW AIR FILTER SERVICE WARNING (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)
The timer available in the SERVICE menu has reached the point for which the alarm was set.
Table 5: Service warning messages
Short code Full-text message
APER ANIMATION WHEEL POSITION ERROR
ARER ANIMATION WHEEL ROTATION ERROR
BANK UNABLE TO UNPACK BANK
Error unpacking firmware during/after software reload
BATM BATTERY MODE
Switched to battery power source with limited functionality. Plug in power cable to restore full
function operation.
BEER BEAM SHAPER ERROR
BOTV BOOTLOADER(S) VERSION NOT VALID
Decentralized firmware in module cannot be replaced / does not match bank. Module or module
bootloader replacement required.
BRER BEAM SHAPER ROTATION ERROR
BT W BASE TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
At least one base PCB temperature >75°C
BTCO BASE TEMPERATURE CUTOFF
At least one base PCB temperature >85°C
BTER BASE TEMP HIGH
The temperature on a PCB in the base is high. A fan might be defective or the ambient temperature
may be too high.
C1ER COLOR WHEEL 1 ERROR
CCDE CMY CALIBRATE DATA PCB (s/w versions prior to ver. 1.3)
Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (calibrate date) on CMY module
CDCM CALIBRATE DATA CMY
Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (Calibrate Data) on CMY module. The PCB
needs to be replaced.
CDEF CALIBRATE DATA EFFECT
Unable to read/write data to external EEPROM board (Calibrate Data) on Effect module. The PCB
needs to be replaced.
Table 6: Error messages