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AC Power
Each Ovation F-55FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
•
Always connect the product to a protected circuit (e.g., 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.
AC Plug
Connection
AC live
AC neutral
AC ground
DMX Linking
The Ovation F-55FC will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is
available from
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
DMX Personalities
The Ovation F-55FC uses a 5-pin DMX for its DMX personalities: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, or HSV. Refer to
the
Introduction
chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
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Refer to the
Operation
personalities.
•
The
DMX Values
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: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
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Wire (U.S.)
Black
White
Green/yellow
section to learn how to configure the Ovation F-55FC to work in these
section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.
Wire (Europe)
Brown
Blue
Green/yellow
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Screw Color
Yellow/brass
Silver
Green