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Ovation F-55WW User Manual Rev. 1
Setup
3. Setup
AC Power
Each Ovation F-55WW This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage
range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
AC Plug
DMX Linking
The Ovation F-55WW will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer
is available from
DMX Personalities
The Ovation F-55FC uses a 5-pin DMX for its DMX personalities: 1, 2, or 5. Refer to the
chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
•
Refer to the
chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation F-55WW to work in these
personalities.
•
section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.
Remote Device Management (RDM)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate
bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User Manual or with the
manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The Ovation F-55WW supports RDM protocol
that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.
• 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.
Connection
Wire (U.S.)
Wire (Europe)
Screw Color
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:
• The
section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the master and slaves.
• If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, or the
DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX
Primer from the Chauvet website:
.