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Author Topic: Projector starts after a several second delay Frank Dubrois Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 896 From: Cleveland, OH Registered: Mar 2005 posted 11-01-2005 09:04 PM                    Strong Highlight IIa lamphouse (3000w) Simplex 35 Millenium projector MIT M4a automation When we go to start this projector, there is commonly a delay of anywhere from 2-5 seconds, sometimes longer, before it kicks on. We can push the start button and it seems to just be dead. Then after a bit, it lights up and runs normally without interruption. This happens throughout the day, not just for the first show. The unit is about a year and a half old. I am not that familiar with Strong/Simplex as I am with Christie, so I really dont know where to even start here. One other unit was doing the same thing, only a little more rarely, maybe a few times a week. Thanks for any pointers.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 11-01-2005 11:29 PM                     ..it's an automation thingey again. Wonder if those Mitz units are playing havoc within themselves... Nothing wrong with the STRONG setup. They perform fine by themselves (gasp! at times..lol). Usually, with a press of the <RUN> button, a relay latches closed to begin the sequencing of the presentation - either cam-driven, or software driven. Hate to see what would happen if you were doing a major interlock and one of your automation units decides to "fall asleep on the job" like this. ..too bad, whoever installed all of that booth setup, never heard of STRONG's CNA series-which would have been a lot better automation to go along with the rest of the system..and not have any of this "start delaying" - -Monte  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 11-01-2005 11:52 PM                     Oh Monte, Monte, Monte...you should come visit Dallas and check out some of the fucked up CNA systems here and then be amazed at the 0% support from Strong. That would change your mind real damned quick.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 11-02-2005 12:53 AM                     LOL!..that bad...? Guess being up here in no-man's land and only seeing one 8plex with CNA-100s that have actually gave me no problems (outside of one touchpad gone whacko..and STRONG sent me a replacement immediately, and bad programming from booth clowns who think they know what the frik they're doing)makes me a bit "out of the loop" then for a great deal of experiences with this units. thx-Monte  |  IP: Logged Wolff King Morrow Master Film Handler Posts: 490 From: Denton, TX, USA Registered: Feb 2004 posted 11-02-2005 01:12 AM                        Heh, Brad's just pouting over the no-start timers  |  IP: Logged Frank Dubrois Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 896 From: Cleveland, OH Registered: Mar 2005 posted 11-02-2005 01:30 AM                    So your saying its a relay in the automation? We have had WAY to many problems with these relays if thats the case. The lights not coming up to full brightness was a relay as well. Are we talking the same type of relay for this issue too? Should we be buying these things by the boxload? This setup is only approx 1.5 years old.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 11-02-2005 02:17 AM                     The CNA-150s that I used did have start timers. It's just that 50% of the time they liked to count down to zero and then just sit there saying "ready to start"...among other problems. (Stupid piece of shit automations!!! )  |  IP: Logged Bevan Wright Expert Film Handler Posts: 176 From: Fountain Valley, CA, USA Registered: Sep 2003 posted 11-02-2005 07:20 AM                        Frank, Please give Dave Richards a call at our office (714)751-7998. I'm sure it is something simple. Bevan  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 11-02-2005 10:37 AM                        BTW: It is an OSHA requirement that any piece of equipment that self-starts must issue an audible or visual warning...like the baggage belt at the airport. Somehow our industry must be exempt or lucky. Louis  |  IP: Logged Daryl C. W. O'Shea Film God Posts: 3977 From: Midland Ontario Canada (where Panavision & IMAX lenses come from) Registered: Jun 2002 posted 11-02-2005 05:39 PM                        You mean you can't hear the motor contactor close?  |  IP: Logged Frank Dubrois Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 896 From: Cleveland, OH Registered: Mar 2005 posted 11-02-2005 08:11 PM                    Makes no noise other than the click of the switch. roughly 3-6 seconds later, it pops on.  |  IP: Logged

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