Launcher
Launcher Is Cycling Elevation Constantly
Possible Cause#1 Possible bad PCM/PCR Solution Set#1 Check all power fuses Power up system put in training mode Check for movement of the launcher and/or compressor operation Check all connections and wiring Check power from PCR-including ...
Laser Aim Off
Possible Cause#1 Lost memory in stepper Solution Set#1 Put system in training mode and hard park it See StarChase V3.0 Launcher Park Reset Instructions Possible Cause#2 Laser needs re-aimed Solution Set#2 Follow laser aiming instructions See ...
Intermittent Elevation
Possible Cause#1 Console was wired backwards/incorrectly Solution Set#1 Failed to hard park when in training mode (all connections flowed with the movement of the Launcher so nothing was preventing it from moving) System blew the 20 amp fuse to the ...
DS Valve Not Firing
Possible Cause#1 DS will not fire Solution Set#1 In training mode PS will always fire first Fired PS in training mode then system timed out Ensure system is fired for both barrels before system times out Solution Set#2 In Normal mode system will fire ...
Launcher Fails To Arm; No Laser With System On
Possible Cause#1 Control Panel Connections Solution Set#1 Verify Ignition power Verify 12V and ground connections Ensure Can-Bus Harness is connected ...
Launcher Door Not Securing
Possible Cause#1 Door heater damaged Solution Set#1 Inspect Door for heater damage Confirm launcher equipped with Quick Release Heaters (QRH) If equipped with QRH, replace heater. See StarChase QR Heaters Installation Manual in attachments If not ...
Laser Alignment Off
Possible Cause#1 Solution Set#1 Complete launcher aiming procedure
No Fire In Training Mode, No Launcher Elevation, CP and Laser On, Pressure Good
Possible Cause#1 Bad CB, PCM/PCR, or 12V connection to PCM/PCR Solution Set#1 Check for 12V going into PCM/PCR. If no 12V check fuse for PCM/PCR. If 12V present proceed to next step Check for 12V at orange wire on 4 Pin connector. If no 12V replace ...
Launcher No Elevation
Possible Cause#1 Broken stepper Solution Set#1 Replace launcher
Launcher Air Leak
Possible Cause#1 Faulty Pressure Switch Solution Set#1 Replace pressure switch/valve assembly Possible Cause#2 Hose malfunction Solution Set#2 Fitting at the launcher not seated correctly
Launcher Barrel Corrosion
Possible Cause#1 Water intrusion Solution Set#1 Replace launcher
Lack Of Pressure When Firing
Possible Cause#1 Malfunctioning pressure switch Solution Set#1 Replace pressure switch Possible Cause#2 Blow-by from launcher Solution Set#2 Replace launcher
Laser Constantly ON
Possible Cause#1 Water logged computer box Solution Set#1 Replace computer box Possible Cause#2 Short in laser housing Solution Set#2 Replace launcher
Launcher Elevated Up, Door Won't Unlatch
Possible Cause#1 Loose wiring Solution Set#1 Check orange wire that runs from control panel to computer box Complete tug test to ensure wire is secure Replace wire by pulling the metal retaining tang upward and push the wire back into the connector ...
Laser Stays On When System Shuts Off
Possible Cause#1 Loose wiring Solution Set#1 Check all wiring from compressor relay to launcher harness Possible Cause#2 Faulty crimp Solution Set#2 Remove crimps from compressor pull down Possible Cause#3 Bad computer box Solution Set#3 Replace ...
Heaters Not Working
Possible Cause#1 Damaged heating element Solution Set#1 Inspect heaters for damage Replace launcher If applicable replace heaters (check serial number in serial tracking for QR heaters) Possible Cause#2 Door heaters failing to heat or heat ...
Adhesive In Launcher
Possible Cause#1 Adhesive stuck to heater coils Solution Set#1 Clean off heater coils If applicable replace heaters (check serial number in serial tracking for QR heaters) Replace launcher Possible Cause#2 Round came unseated Solution Set#2 Clean ...
No Power To Launcher
Possible Cause#1 No 12V power Solution Set#1 Check 12VDC Power to PCM/PCR Check ground to PCM/PCR Check 5VDC to PCM/PCR Replace 15A fuse for PCM/PCR Possible Cause#2 Bad PCM/PCR Solution Set#2 Replace PCM/PCR Possible Cause#3 Bad computer box ...
No Laser "ON" On Launcher
Possible Cause#1 No power to PCM/PCR Solution Set#1 Check 12V power to PCM/PCR Check ground to PCM/PCR Check 5VDC to PCM/PCR Replace 15A fuse for PCM/PCR Possible Cause#2 No power to control panel Solution Set#2 Check 12VDC power to control panel ...
Launcher Not Moving
Possible Cause#1 No power to launcher Solution Set#1 Check PCM/PCR fused power from battery; 15A fuse blown replace Check 12V power to PCM/PCR Check ground to PCM/PCR Check 5VDC to PCM/PCR Replace PCM/PCR if 12VDC is not present on output connector ...