Alcora/Elara Test Mode

[kgallen]

Posting here for reference (because I needed it today), hope the Zero88 folk don't mind! (No action required from Zero88 folk).

This is certainly for the Mk1 (grey) desks, it might also work for the Mk2 (blue) desks.

Alcora_Elara_Test_Mode.pdf

[kgallen]

For Elara:

Test Mode - Faders and Rotary Controls

A Master - Sequence 2 button

B Master - Sequence 3 button

Speed Control - Memory Page button

 

Test Mode - Internal Tests

Internal EPROM test - Sequence 1 button

 

[iank99]

Yep - works for Mk1 & Mk2 versions of the Alcora/Elara - the software version number displayed on the LED's will vary of course because the MK 2's offered patching.

It's also worth noting that if there's an analogue output card(s) fitted then the analogue outputs will track fader movements whilst in test mode too.

Also worth adding that when testing, give the power in DIN a little waggle to see if power drops off - I've seen a few MK1's where either tracks lift on the PCB from physical movement of the desk with the PSU plugged in (back and forth to storage for example) or dry joints have developed. 

I have genuine spare faders in stock for these desks, compatible PSU's for DMX only output desks, buttons/mechanisms, fader caps and knobs and some case corners (shameless plug I know but some folks assume that spares for these desks are like unicorn droppings!!)