ATI Powermodule Issue

TimothyJ · 03/20/2016, 06:45 PM

I have an 8 x 24 Powermodule that is currently only firing the four middle bulbs. The two on each end are not lighting at all. Before I start taking it apart, any thoughts on what to look at first?

Thanks.

slief · 03/20/2016, 06:57 PM

I would post your question in the ATI Powermodule thread here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2274338

That will probably get you the fastest answer assuming you can't find your answer by searching that thread.

TimothyJ · 03/20/2016, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slief

I would post your question in the ATI Powermodule thread here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2274338

That will probably get you the fastest answer assuming you can't find your answer by searching that thread.

Thanks!

It appears that is for the hybrid (T5 and LED) specifically.

bigmatt · 03/20/2016, 08:36 PM

Check the black box for loose internal wires

slief · 03/20/2016, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimothyJ

Thanks!

It appears that is for the hybrid (T5 and LED) specifically.

Yes but the T5 side should be very similar if not the same. I'm certain if you don't get an answer here, somebody in that thread will be able to help. That said, if you moved the bulbs from one side to the other and verified it's not the bulbs, I would assume it could only be a couple other things. Wiring, connections or ballast. It should be easy enough to swap the ballast from one side to the other to verify that. This is an assumption on my part since I don't run these fixtures but having a lot of trouble shooting experience, a T5 fixture would be very easy. Especially if you already have one half that is working.

TimothyJ · 03/20/2016, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slief

Yes but the T5 side should be very similar if not the same. I'm certain if you don't get an answer here, somebody in that thread will be able to help. That said, if you moved the bulbs from one side to the other and verified it's not the bulbs, I would assume it could only be a couple other things. Wiring, connections or ballast. It should be easy enough to swap the ballast from one side to the other to verify that. This is an assumption on my part since I don't run these fixtures but having a lot of trouble shooting experience, a T5 fixture would be very easy. Especially if you already have one half that is working.

Thanks again for the assistance and opinion of the situation. I will post in that thread and see their thoughts.

TimothyJ · 03/20/2016, 09:59 PM

For additional clarification.

1 (Does not fire)
2 (Does not fire)
3 (Fires properly)
4 (Fires properly)
5 (Fires properly)
6 (Fires properly)
7 (Does not fire)
8 (Does not fire)

As a reminder, bulbs 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 are on one power source, and bulbs 3 and 6 are on another.

03/20/2016, 06:45 PM	#1
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	ATI Powermodule Issue I have an 8 x 24 Powermodule that is currently only firing the four middle bulbs. The two on each end are not lighting at all. Before I start taking it apart, any thoughts on what to look at first? Thanks. __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

03/20/2016, 06:57 PM	#2
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I would post your question in the ATI Powermodule thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2274338 That will probably get you the fastest answer assuming you can't find your answer by searching that thread. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

03/20/2016, 09:59 PM	#7
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	For additional clarification. 1 (Does not fire) 2 (Does not fire) 3 (Fires properly) 4 (Fires properly) 5 (Fires properly) 6 (Fires properly) 7 (Does not fire) 8 (Does not fire) As a reminder, bulbs 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 are on one power source, and bulbs 3 and 6 are on another. __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

03/20/2016, 08:36 PM	#4
bigmatt Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 193	Check the black box for loose internal wires