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Author Topic: Automation Woes Kevin Crawford Expert Film Handler Posts: 207 From: Sacramento, CA, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 04-16-2001 02:36 AM                     I was recently in a theatre with an unusual problem. The automation was acting like the failsafes were down. The setup is two machines with Maxi 7's and an auditorium programmer. The first machine is not used often, and the second machine is the primary and the one with the problem. The automation would shut off the machine after the second cam switch engaged. After spending quite a while trying to figure out which relay might be the problem, I replaced them all. They are all working. Does anyone out there have an idea what might be causing this?  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 04-16-2001 04:07 AM                     I was just going to suggest a relay problem. But you found it. I personally think you did the right thing by replacing them all. When I experience relay contacts sticking or not closing properly, I just replace them. They are cheap, as compared to a service call several weeks later because another relay malfunctioned. If it didn't cure it, I would suspect a micro-switch problem with the cams. They do get very sloppy. That Maxi-7 is over 20 years old, and micros and relays are good for so many "clicks". 20 years on the same relays and micros is a good record.  |  IP: Logged

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