Betapack 1 channels 5&6 not working

[sparks31]

I am an electrician and have just started to help out at a local hall. They have a few betapack 1's and all seemed fine until recently we lost channels 5&6 on one of the sets. The fuses are ok, neither channel works on the test button, i swapped triacs with Ch 2&3 but still 5&6 only do not work.

Any advice on what to try next would be great, as mentioned I am an electrician, but have only basic electronic knowledge

[KWR88]

hi,

 

that sounds like failure of components in the phase control circuit.

PM on the address below i will give you details on what to look for.

[iank99]

When you say that you 'lost' them - are they simply not lighting up with a load connected or do the loads switch full on when you plug them in?

 

There is a relatively common (and simple) fault with Beta 1's that centres around channels 3&4 plus channels 5&6, however I would suggest that you find someone with some electronics knowledge (because to solve it involves dismantling the rack to get where you need to solder) or a friendly Zero88 service centre.

 

If it is this fault, then it would be worth having all the racks serviced as sooner or later, the others will exhibit the same problem.