Smart UF55 issues

[weathmatth]

Hey guys,

 

I have two Smart UF55 projectors which wont turn on, one of them would turn on and flicker for about 15 seconds then would shutdown the other just wont turn on, now the indicator light on both just flashes Green and then turns Red (on both after about 15-20 seconds). Is this a lamp issue? Colour Wheel? Or just faulty projectors?

I'm gonna see if I have a spare lamp to fit to rule that out, but im pretty sure I don't have one:(

 

Cheers,

[NB9457]

From experience the SMART projectors were never much cop. I've had issues in the past with colour wheels, lamps, to just not turning on. I also know others who have had similar issues.

 

Is it not feasible to upgrade?

[weathmatth]

I know what you mean, they don't seem to be very reliable at all.

The school is gradually upgrading all projectors, one at a time, I was just hoping there might of been an easy fix to get them working whilst newer replacements are sourced and installed.

[NB9457]

Is a tough call, but I'd be worried that if I bought a lamp, it'd blow it.

 

Maybe try swapping the lamps around in the units or at least inspect them? That way you'll get a good indication of whether it is the lamp or the projector.

[Joanne]

Yeah you know when a lamp has blown because it comes out with lots of tiny shards of glass!!