ProFilux Not Booting Up.

[schwenkl]

My profilux is not booting up. I am still configuring, as I don't have everything setup yet, so I turn it off when not using. It has had trouble booting up and now won't at all. Just has bars across the top of the screen. Simi sticks light so they are at least getting power......

Ideas.....

 

[badazztealcobra]

What version firmware/software are you running ??? Mine did that when I first tried 4.02, I had to do the reboot procedure on page 66/68 and then it worked PERFECTLY.... The new stuff works great.

I also had the solid bars on the top row that you are talking about before doing the reboot on 66/68.

Once you get it going with the newest firmware/software, leave it on.

 

[schwenkl]

Running 4.01. Was waiting for the procedures on how the L ports changed Michael mentioned in the 4.02 update thread.

I assume you are talking about the "jumper" reboot. Same jumper that is used on a hard drive that I can borrow one from? Was hoping to avoid that as power failures are common place around here. Was looking into battery backup options.

Matthais.......if you run across this.....Any procedures for soft off, in the event I was plugged into a UPS and was able to shutdown because of power failure????

Thanks....

 

[AQD_ottawa]

This will not be an issue once you have reloaded the firmware as nobody should be getting multiple power failures a day.

Continued in email support

 

[schwenkl]

Michael......you got an email too. Disregard unless you want to comment about this one....

After trying several times, each time I put the jumper back on sideways on PIN 1 like it came, and nothing. This time I just tried it again but decided not to put the jumper back, holding it in my hand, back up and running. Now explain that one.... A short happening with the jumper?

Nope. Because I unplugged again (yes, I'm trying to break it) because I need to know if it is going to come back on line or figure out how to deal with power outages as winter is coming. And yes, I do get multiple a day, had three on Wednesday about 10-20 minutes each, but they will get longer so a UPS necessarily won't always cover it. So.......whats the story or can we get a shut down procedure?

Broke again though. So I will try to hold one arm up, upload firmware, close one eye, and so on to see what really is going to restore me....yea that is in good humor just need to really know not "its working now, so never touch it".

Thanks guys.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Wow never heard of someone having to suffer so many, I am amazed your pc can survive that many constant power outages every day, let alone other home equipment, what that must do to your light ballasts on your fish tank and other equipment , several a day total nightmare I am sure.

But the concern is repeatedly turning the ProfiLux on and off is not doing it any good and will keep giving you problems, no electical equipment of the computer nature is designed to withstand that.

In between your outages we will reply to your technical support questions by email as we have been dont worry.

Regards
Michael

 

[schwenkl]

Yea my grid sucks. Plus, I'm sure everyone has heard about California's power problems. So trying to configure my system to be battery backed up to a point. A shutdown procedure will help, if one could exist.

Not always that many a day, but what timing this Wednesday, to talk about this booting problem. All my sensitive equipment is on UPS systems and 90% of the time I can shut them down in time. So how about this little beauty?

I sent you an email with my step by step.

 

[Harry_Fish]

I would get a much larger UPS. the constant power
failures will take a toll on your equiptment.


And poeple wonder why I don't Live in CA anymore.

 

[schwenkl]

Yea, ahhhhh.....

Going to try 4.02 I guess. Something has to work. If it works, I will just wait for the L port updates.....

 

[AQD_ottawa]

As said above by other users offering help, the issue is more with the power connected to the profilux rather than the profiLux itself, even with soft key shut down this will have no effect in securing your profiLux from power failure, same goes with any other equipment really.

the issue here is getting your system on a stable power source.

 

[schwenkl]

Got it working somehow. Really want to know the reason why, its sometimes. Everyone has to experience a power failure from time to time. Does it just boot up for them, because I could keep it minimal with battery backup but it would still go down at some point. Even if it was only once a year. If there is something wrong with my unit, fine.

As far as stable, I'm working on the configuration. None of my other equipment ever goes through it, because being on UPS I have time to shut it down properly knowing that the power source could possibly be off longer than the battery can withstand. That was my question towards wanting to shut it down manually "soft off" rather than power out. I know the term is thrown around, but I am only meaning "shut it down completely to protect equipment". That is what I am looking for. The reality is that it is going to have to be powered off at some point. So what is the nice way?

 

[badazztealcobra]

I had a power outage once and it booted right back up. This is only one time though for the months Ive owned it. I would move if my power went out multiple times a day, thats just absolutely ridiculous.....

I would get a natural gas whole house generator if that were the case, itll kick on as soon as the power goes out, that along with a UPS so it doesnt lose power for the seconds that the generator is taking over would be a lifesaver.

 

[schwenkl]

Have you priced those darn things? I wish. Thanks for the input and the reference that your's does boot back up. Everyone's help has been exceptional.

My question now stands at: can it take an occasional power outage, lets say once a year which should be realistic for anyone, and power back up. If yes, mine isn't responding and the answer would be simple, it needs repair because something is a miss. I can deal with the constant quick outages. Yes, it is ridiculous and I added it because it was not believed, but although seldom, it happens. California and their fancy governor can't get the simple things right.

Second: Really no shut down procedure to save hardware? What are the reasons? Doesn't everything need maintenance from time to time, experience the unexplained, just need to be powered down?

I will be in your neck of the woods soon. Will be a nice getaway then off to Michaels hood. Oh I love Canada, but California is the place for me. Yea, I don't care for LA or the Bay, but the rural mountain places are to die for, power outages and all......


Thanks again.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Your ProfiLux is designed to withstand periodic shut downs yes, and if it as stated above has been switched on and off multiple times there is a case yes it could have been damaged by this and need repair.

Please do the following and then respond by email only.

Make sure you are using only the profiLux power supply that came with the devise.

Turn profiLux off

Leave for 5 minutes

Switch back on

Email me the results.

Regards
Michael

 

[schwenkl]

Email it is. I will test later today and send.

Moderator please delete.....

 

[badazztealcobra]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13257203#post13257203 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by schwenkl
Have you priced those darn things? I wish. Thanks for the input and the reference that your's does boot back up. Everyone's help has been exceptional.

My question now stands at: can it take an occasional power outage, lets say once a year which should be realistic for anyone, and power back up. If yes, mine isn't responding and the answer would be simple, it needs repair because something is a miss. I can deal with the constant quick outages. Yes, it is ridiculous and I added it because it was not believed, but although seldom, it happens. California and their fancy governor can't get the simple things right.

Second: Really no shut down procedure to save hardware? What are the reasons? Doesn't everything need maintenance from time to time, experience the unexplained, just need to be powered down?

I will be in your neck of the woods soon. Will be a nice getaway then off to Michaels hood. Oh I love Canada, but California is the place for me. Yea, I don't care for LA or the Bay, but the rural mountain places are to die for, power outages and all......


Thanks again.

I sure have. You can get them brand new at Home Depot for $2800. Well worth it when you think about the thousands of dollars worth of equipment and livestock in the usual tank. And in your case, it would help keep your electronics alive. That constant on and off is HORRIBLE for all your electrical devices, and I REALLY hope you have all your equipment on power surges.

That alone is enough to keep me away from California... Ill keep Chicago, thanks.

Best of luck to you, Im sure Michael will do everything possible to get you up and running again.