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tthompson

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Dim SSR4
« on: November 20, 2012, 04:56:52 pm »
I have my SSR4 built and all 4 channels are dim.

I am running through an etherdongle and the lights come on/off, but not in a timely manner.

I am using incandescent mini 50 count bulbs so there should be plenty of resistance.

I don't see an octocoupler and the triacs are all brand new in the latest kit.


any suggestions?

TimT.

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Re: Dim SSR4
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2012, 05:32:25 pm »
which version of the SSR4?
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Re: Dim SSR4
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2012, 05:41:28 pm »
I would check all of the solder joints and reflow them just to be sure.

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Re: Dim SSR4
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 05:42:47 pm »
What software are you using to test?  You might make sure that is working as expected first.

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Re: Dim SSR4
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2012, 04:21:36 pm »
re-flowing did not do anything.

I tried another one as well with the same results.

I am using vixen to test via the etherdongle.

I will take another look at these again after I get the rest of my lights up. 

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Re: Dim SSR4
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2012, 04:47:10 pm »
Check and make sure that you didn't set a max output in Vixen.  I would try another software such as XLights to test them just to make sure.
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