Dmx Linking; Dmx Personalities; Master/Slave Connectivity; Dimmer Modes - Chauvet Ovation FD-165WW User Manual

DMX Linking

DMX
Personalities
Master/Slave
Connectivity

Dimmer Modes

OVATION™ FD-165WW User Manual Rev. 1
You can link the OVATION™ FD-165WW to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX
connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with the OVATION™ FD-165WW, you can
control each individually with a single DMX controller.
The OVATION™ FD-165WW uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for the 1-, 2-, and 5-
channel DMX personalities.
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Refer to the Introduction
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Refer to the Operation
work in these personalities.
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The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX
personalities.
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
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/download/.
The Master/Slave mode allows a single OVATION™ FD-165WW (the "master") to control the
actions of one or more OVATION™ FD-165WW products (the "slaves") without the need of a
DMX controller to control the slaves. Once set and connected, the slaves will operate in unison
with the master. For instructions on connecting and configuring this product, see
Mode.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The DMX
controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
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The Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the master and slaves.
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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: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/download/.
The OVATION™ FD-165WW may be plugged into and controlled using a regular dimmer.
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When in SENS mode, advanced onboard electronics automatically detect what type of
power and data the product receives and it responds accordingly. This is the factory default
setting.
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When in DMX mode, the product runs only on constant power and is controlled solely on
DMX. The product will not respond to dimmer control in this mode.
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When in DMMR mode, DMX control is turned off. Intensity is controlled using a dimmer. In
this mode, the product reacts exactly like an incandescent product.
For the best performance while running on dimmers, use the settings listed below:
1. Go to the SET main level.
2. Select the DIMX programming level.
3. Select DIM4.
4. Go back to SET main level.
5. Select the CURV programming level.
6. Select CV3.
chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
chapter to learn how to configure the OVATION™ FD-165WW to
DMX Primer from the Chauvet
Setup
website:
Master/Slave
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