The Ovation B-2805FC Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product
information such as connection, mounting, menu options, and DMX values.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change
without notice.
Safety Notes
•DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-servi ceable parts.
product at higher temperatures.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your
distributor to request support or return a product. From inside the U.S., UK, Ireland,
Mexico, or Benelux, use the information in Contact Us at the end of th is QRG.
What Is
• Ovation B-2805FC
• Wall Washing Filter
• Warranty Card
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage
range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of nonuse completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
Power Linking
You can link up to 2 Ovation B-2805FC products at 120 V, 3 products at 208 V, or
products at 230 V. Never exceed this number. Power linking cords can be
purchased separately.
Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
• DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, du ring periods of
non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
unplugging it.
•CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature
environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may
form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure,
allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before
connecting it to power.
• CAUTION: This product’s housing may be hot when lights are operating.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20 in (50 cm) from adjac ent surfaces.
•DO NOT leave any flammable material within 50 cm of this product while
operating or connected to power.
• USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
• DO NOT operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust,
excessive heat, water, or humidity may affect it. (IP20)
•DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear
damaged.
• DO NOT conne ct this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protect ed circuit.
• ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles to carry this product.
• In the event of a seriou s operating problem, stop using immediately.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this
Included
• Neutrik powerCON power cord
unplugging it.
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AC Plug
Connection
Wire (U.S.)
Wire (Europe)
Screw Color
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow/Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Replacing The
Fuse
1. Disconnect this product from power.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in plac e and reconnect power.
Signal
You can link the Ovation B-2805FC to a controller or controller soft ware using a
2805FC, you can control each individually
on a single network. See th e User M anua l for i n formati on ab out how to c on nect and
configure the produc t for these signals.
Control
The Ovation B-2805FC uses DMX, Art-Net™, and sACN for its 33 control
modes, and 10-cell modes:
Mode
1-Cell
2-Cell
5-Cell
10-Cell
HSV
3CH
6CH
15CH
30CH
DMX-VCW-CCT
3CH
N/A
N/A
N/A
RGB
3CH
6CH
15CH
30CH
RGBA
4CH
8CH
20CH
40CH
RGBAL
5CH
10CH
25CH
50CH
RGB EXT
8CH
15CH
33CH
63CH
RGBA EXT
9CH
17CH
38CH
73CH
RGBAL EXT
10CH
19CH
43CH
83CH
RGBAL Fine
10CH
20CH
50CH
100CH
RGBAL FULL
17CH
31CH
70CH
135CH
DMX Connection
The Ovation B-2805 FC will work wit h a DM X cont roller usi ng a 3- or 5-pin D MX
data connection. A DMX Primer is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Art-Net™
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
Net™ protocol document is available from
Chauvet Professional recommends using unicast
Art-Net™ designed by and copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
sACN
Also known as ANSI E1.31, Streaming-ACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses the
matting of Architecture for Con trol Net works t o transpor t DMX512
data over IP or any other ACN compatible network. ACN is maintained by the
Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA).
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the sa m e type and rating.
Connections
Personalities
Connection
DMX connection or an Ethernet connection. If using other Art-Net™ or sACNcompatible products with the Ovation B-
personalities, ranging from 3CH to 135CH in 1-cell modes, 2-cell mod es, 5-cell
network. An Art-
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Art-Net™ for best results.
Connection
layering and for
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Master/Slave
Connection
The Ovation B-2805FC uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode.
See the User Manual for information about connect and configure the product for
master/slave operation.
RDM
(Remote Device
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled
directionally along existing DMX cabling. The
2805FC supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to monitor
menu map options.
Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least two mounting
per product. Make sure the mounting clamps are capable of supporting the
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Product
Mounting
Web Server
The Ovation B-2805FC Web Server can be accessed by any computer on the same
to system information, settings
starting address, color ou tput testing, and the abilit y to
ss of
3. Enter both the user name and password as admin to log in.
Control Panel
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected function
Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the
numeric value when in a function
Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the
numeric value when in a function
Overhead Mounting
devices to communicate biOvation B-
Management)
temperatu re and ch anges t o DMX Address and DMX Channel
points
weight of the product . For ou r CHAU VET Prof essi on al line of mounting clamp s, g
Safety Cables
Mounting Clamps
Diagram
network as the product. It allows network access
such as control p rotocol and
change the Web Server password.
To access the Web Server:
1. Set the IP address of the network to have t he same first digit as the IP a d dre
the product .
2. Enter the IP address of the product into the URL bar of a web browser
application.
Description
<ENTER>
<UP>
<DOWN>
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Virtual
The Ovation B-2805FC includes a feature called the Virtual Color Wheel (VCW). This
alone control mode for manual use and also as a control
mixed colors, custom blended by our
The DMX values used to mix these colors are provided below. You may adjust the overall
intensity of the Ovation fixture in order to more closely replicate colors you are familiar
mixed colors with p opular gel colors. Th is chart is for comparison pu rposes only and is not
a represent ation that our pr e-mixed colors match any of th e gel colors listed.
Virtual Color
DMX Channel
Value
Red
Value
Green
Value
Blue
Value
Amber
Value
Lime
Value
000ó005
251ó255
--
--
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Note: The colors above are simulated renditions of the color output produced as
guarantee of the
color output accuracy.
Color Wheel
Wheel Chart
feature is available as a standchannel in select DMX personalities. Over 30 preengineers, are available to call up for easier programming.
with. A chart is available on our website www.chauvetprofessional.com to compare our pre-