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Sensor CEM Test Switch

Question:

Why are all of my lights stuck on at my Sensor rack and the screen (if the processor is a version with a screen) is blank?

What is the Sensor test switch, and what does it do?

Answer:

Every generation of Sensor has a test switch located on the CEM processor's circuit board. Activating the test switch will bypass all controls of the rack and place 5v on control lines to every dimmer module in the rack.  This should turn every circuit to full and you must flip it back off to resume control.

 

Question:

What does the test switch do?

Answer:

Activating the test switch will bypass all controls of the rack and place 5v on control lines to every dimmer module in the rack.  This should turn every circuit to full.  

 

Question:

Where do I find the test switch on my CEM?

Answer:

The location varies depending on what generation of processor you have. Use the table below to determine the location of your test switch.

 

 

 

MPE

MPE.jpgIt is a red switch on the circuit board in the front right hand corner, labeled S2.

 

 

 

 

CEM Classic

CEM Classic.jpg

It is the red switch on the circuit board just behind the Keypad of the front panel, labeled S1.

 

 

 

 

CEM+ (With Green Control Card)

CEM+ Green.jpg

It is a red switch on the circuit board halfway up the right side, labeled S2

 

 

 

 

CEM+ (With Blue Control Card)

CEM+ Blue.jpg

It is a silver switch on the circuit board halfway up the right side, labeled S2.

 

 

 

 

CEM3 (without Heatsink)

CEM3.jpg

It is a silver switch on the circuit board in the front right hand corner, labeled S2

 

 

 

CEM3 (with Heatsink)

cem3 with heatsink test switch.jpg

It is a silver switch on the circuit board in the front right hand corner, labeled S3

 

 

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