Setup; Ac Power; Ac Plug; Power Linking - Chauvet Professional FD-105WW User Manual

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3. Setup

AC Power

Each Ovation FD-105WW has a switchable power supply that can work with an input voltage of 120 VAC,
60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Ovation FD-105WW, 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: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
• 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.

AC Plug

The Ovation FD-105WW comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik® powerCON®
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.
Connection
AC Live
AC Neutral
AC Ground

Power Linking

The product supports power linking. You can power link up to 14 products at 120 V, or up to 24 products at
230 V.
This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking cables are available from Chauvet for purchase

Fuse Replacement

1.
Disconnect this product from power.
2.
Using a Phillip-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3.
Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type and rating (T 3.15 A, 250V).
4.
Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
Make sure to disconnect the product's power cord before replacing a blown fuse.
Always replace the blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

DMX Linking

You can link the Ovation FD-105WW 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.

DMX Personalities

The Ovation FD-105WW uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for the UNO: 8bit Dim, Dos: 8bit Dim,
16bit Dim, and STD.P: 8bit Dim, 16bit Dim, and strobe DMX personalities.
Refer to the
Introduction
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.

RDM (Remote Device Management)

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 FD-105WW supports RDM
protocol that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.
Page 6 of 18
Wire (U.S.)
Black
White
Green/Yellow
chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation FD-105WW to work in these
section provides detailed information regarding the control personalities.
Wire (Europe)
Brown
Blue
Green/Yellow
Ovation FD-105WW User Manual Rev. 4
Setup
Screw Color
Yellow or Brass
Silver
Green

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