Chauvet Pro Ovation E-260CW Users Manual
User Manual
*Lens tubes
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Claims .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Manual Conventions .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Mounting And Rigging .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Power And Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Expected LED Lifespan ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Lens Tube ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Power ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Plug ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Power Linking ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Fuse Replacement ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
DMX Linking.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
DMX Personalities ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Remote Device Management (RDM) ........................................................................................................................... 7
Master/Slave Connectivity ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rigging ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Manual Beam Focus Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Rotating the Barrel Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Accessory Slot ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
4. Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Control Panel Description ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Programming .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Menu Map ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Map (cont.) ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Configuration (Standalone) ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Manual Static Mode ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Auto Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Master/Slave .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Dimmer Profiles .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
LED Frequency .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Fan Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Back Light .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Run Time ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Software Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
RDM ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Configuration (DMX) ................................................................................................................................................... 13
DMX Personalities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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DMX Control............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
DMX Values ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5. Technical Information ............................................................................................................................. 15
Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 15
6. Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 16
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Photometrics Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Returns ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................... 25
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1. Before You Begin
What Is
• Ovation E-260CW
• Quick Reference Guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the pr oduct immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
. Failure to
age to the carrier imm ediately may invalidate your c laim. In addition, keep the box
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual
1–512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
MENU>Settings
A sequence of menu options
1–10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu
Symbols
Symbols
Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
with this information may keep the product from working.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.
Before You Begin
Included
Conventions
• Neutrik powerCON power cord
• Warranty Card
the package and are in good condition.
shipping or show signs of m ishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet
report dam
and contents for inspection.
Convention Meaning
comply with this information may cause the product not to work,
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply
Useful information.
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Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any referen ce to s ervicing in this Us er
housing or attempt any repairs.
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Mounting And
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
the barrel assembly may inadvertently separate from the light engine.
Power And
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses , or cab les. Hav e the
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet
Technical Support.
Expected LED
LEDs gradually decline in bright ness over tim e, mos tly because of heat. Packaged in clusters,
LED conditions. For this
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.
Before You Begin
Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Rigging
Wiring
product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
• Do not allow the product to remain pointed straight down.
• 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.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Use caution when loosening the barrel rotation knobs. If these knobs become too loose,
the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• 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 this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
Lifespan
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LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, singlereason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intens ity significantly reduc es the LEDs’ lifespan.
Under normal condit ions, this lifes pan can be 40,0 00 to 50, 000 ho urs . If ex tendin g this lif espan
is vital, lower the o perating temperature by impr oving the ventilation around th e product and
reducing the ambient temperature to an optim al operating range. In addition , limiting the overall
2. Introduction
Description
The Ovation E-260CW delivers an excellent white light with a cool color temperature and a
beautiful flat field. It a lso features standard beam s haping shutters, a gobo/effec t slot and lens
barrels that are interchangeable with other popular ERS fixtures. Selectable dimming curves
ensure smooth fading cues that intermix well with the output of conventional theatre ellipsoidals.
Features
• Cool white LED ERS-style lighting product
Lens Tube
The following lens tubes are available for purchase.
• 25°–50° w/ Gel frame (7.5 in/191 mm accessories)
• Operating modes:
• 1-channel: dimmer control
• 2-channel: dimmer and fine dimmer control
• 3-channel: dimmer, fine dimmer, and strobe control
• 6-channel: dimmer, fine dimmer, strobe control, auto programs, auto speed, and
• Cool white ERS style fixture with output exceeding a tungsten 750w source
• Ultra smooth 16-bit dimming, and 8-bit dimming curves to complement any lighting scheme.
• Flat, even field of light for superior gobo projection
• RDM (Remote Device Management) for added flexibility
• Adjustable PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to avoid flickering on camera
• Virtually silent operation for use in studio and theatre applications
• Works perfectly with industry standard lens tubes and accessories
Introduction
dimmer mode
• 14° w/ Gel frame (7.5 in/191 mm accessories)
• 19° w/ Gel frame (6.25 in/159 mm accessories)
• 26° w/ Gel frame (6.25 in/159 mm accessories)
• 36° w/ Gel frame (6.25 in/159 mm accessories)
• 50° w/ Gel frame (6.25 in/159 mm accessories)
• 15°–30° w/ Gel frame (7.5 in/191 mm accessories)
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Rear View
Side View
powerCON®
Output
powerCON®
Menu Buttons
3- and 5-pin DMX In
3- and 5-pin DMX Out
Fuse Holder
Gel Frame
Holder
Display
Handle
Framing Shutter
Barrel
Knobs
Accessory
Slot
(A-size holder for 3-in patterns
B
patterns,
Introduction
Pattern Holder Slot
Overview
Rotation
Input
(x 4)
Light
Engine
-size holder for 2.5-in and 2.75-in
Barrel
Assembly
sold separately)
Beam Focus Knobs
Lens Tube
(sold separately)
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Dimensions
6.7 in
171 mm
Side View
Top View
6.9 in
15 in
380 mm
7.1 in
180 mm
20.9 in
530 mm
8.7 in
222 mm
25.4 in
645 mm
12 in
305 mm
Introduction
6.25 in
159 mm
174 mm
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