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Ovation B-2805FC User Manual Rev. 3
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AC Power
Each Ovation B-2805FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100
to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Ovation B-2805FC, refer to the label
affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website:
AC Plug
The Ovation B-2805FC comes with a power input cord terminated with a Seetronic Powerkon A connector
on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that came with your
product has no plug, or if you need the change the plug, use the table below to wire the new plug.
Power Linking
The product supports power linking. You can power link up to 2 products at 120 V; up to 3 at 208 V; or up
to 4 at 230 V.
This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking cables are available from Chauvet for
purchase.
Signal Connections
The Ovation B-2805FC uses DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN for the 33 control personalities, ranging from 3-
channel to 135-channel. The Ovation B-2805FC has 2 Amphenol etherCON® through ports and both 3-
and 5-pin DMX in and out ports.
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Refer to the
chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation B-2805FC to work in these
personalities.
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The DMX Values section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.
DMX Connection
You can link the Ovation B-2805FC to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If using other
DMX-compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
Art-Net™ Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP which transfers a large amount of DMX512 data using
an Neutrik® etherCON® RJ45 connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is
available from
.
Art-Net™ designed by and copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
sACN Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol that allows auto configuration of display devices using a Neutrik®
etherCON® RJ45 Ethernet connection. Refer to the ArKaos software manual for detailed instructions on
programming this product.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
C
ONNECTION
W
IRE
(U.S.)
W
IRE
(E
UROPE
)
S
CREW
C
OLOR
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, Master/
Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX
controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website:
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