Chauvet Pro Ovation E-910FC Users Manual
User Manual
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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 Riggi ng ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Power And Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Expected LED Lifespan .........................................................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Description .............................................................................................................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................4
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Power ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
AC Plug.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Power Linking ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Fuse Replacement ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
DMX Linking ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
DMX Personaliti es ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Remote Device Management (RDM) .....................................................................................................................................7
Master/Slave Connectivity ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................................8
Orientation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Rigging................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Manual Beam Focus Cont rol .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Rotating the Barrel Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Accessory Slot ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Control Panel Description ....................................................................................................................................................10
Control Options .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Programming ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................................................10
Configuration (Standalone) ..................................................................................................................................................13
Auto Programs ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Master/Slave ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Virtual Color Wheel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Color Temperature ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Manual Color Mixer .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Focus Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimmer Profil es ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
White Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
LED Frequency .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Fan Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Back Light ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Run Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Software Information ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
RDM .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration (DMX) ............................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Personaliti es ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
DMX Values .........................................................................................................................................................................15
15Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
13Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
12Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
10Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
7Ch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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5Ch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3Ch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Virtual Color Wheel ..............................................................................................................................................................18
Color Chart .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Preset Color Temperature Chart ..........................................................................................................................................19
5. Technical Information .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Product Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................20
Cleaning the Light Engine Lens ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
6. Technical Specificat i ons ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................22
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................23
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................24
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................25
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................26
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................27
Photometrics Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................28
Returns ................................................................................................................................................................................29
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................................ 30
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1. Before You Begin
What Is
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
report damage to the c arrier immediately may inval idate your claim. 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
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.
• Ovation E-910FC
Included
Conventions
• Neutrik powerCON power cord
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
the package and are in good condition.
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carr ier immediately, not Chauvet
and contents for inspection.
Convention Meaning
Before You Begin
Symbols Meaning
comply with this information may cause the product not to work,
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply
with this information may keep the product from working.
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
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
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 cables. Have the
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
Expected LED
LEDs gradually decline in brightnes s over time, most ly 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
Lifespan
product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
• 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.
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.
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.
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 optimal operating range. In addit ion , limiting the overall
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2. Introduction
Description
The O vation E-910FC is a hig h-power full co lor LED ( RGBAL ) ERS-st yle product. It features full
bit dimming (per color and master),
Virtual Color W heel matches
we have
added color temperature presets from 2800 to 6500 K that match a tungsten source to
perfection.
Features
• 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13 or 15-channel Full Color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style product
• Works perfectly with industry standard lens tubes and accessories
RGBA-Lime color mixing with modes providing full 16selectable PWM, RDM, and on-board dimming curve selection. The
popular gel colors comparable to those projected by a tungsten source. Additionally
• Operating modes:
• 3-channel: Dimmer, virtual c olor wheel, color temperature
• 3-channel: Hue, saturation, and value control
• 3-channel: Dimmer, virtual color wheel, color temperature
• 5-channel: RGBAL control
• 7-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer, strobe
• 10-channel: RGBAL control, 16-bit dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color
• 12-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature,
• 13-channel: 16-bit RGB AL and dimmer, strobe
• 15-channel: 16-bit RGB AL and dimmer, strobe, virtual color whee l, color temperature
• Built-in auto and custom programs recalled via DMX and Master/Slave
• Full Color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style lighting product for theatre, film and production
• Ultra smooth 16-bit dimming of master dimmer and individual colors
• Flat, even field of light with superior color mixing
• Virtual Color Wheel with color matched to popular Gel colors
• Color Temperature Presets from 2800 K to 6500 K with high CRI & CQS
• 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
Introduction
temperature
auto programs, auto speed, dimmer mode
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Top View
Front View
Rear View
Side View
Bottom View
(A-size holder for 3-in
patterns B
for 2.5
patterns,
separately)
Barrel Assembly
Introduction
Overview
Power In
Power Out
Barrel Rotation Knobs
Gel
Frame
Holder
Control Panel
Fuse
Handle
3-and 5-pin
DMX In
3-and 5-pin
DMX Out
Pattern Holder
-size holder
-in and 2.75-in
sold
Accessory Slot
Beam Focus Knobs
Lens Tube
(sold separately)
Framing Shutter
(x4)
Light Engine
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19.35 in
491 mm
6.86 in
174 mm
6.77 in
172 mm
11.17 in
283 mm
25.90 in
657 mm
19.15 in
486 mm
23.33 in
592 mm
Introduction
Dimensions
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AC Power
Each Ovation E-910FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage
50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each
Technical
ting indicates t he maximum current dr a w dur i ng normal operation. For more
:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
• Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect this 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
The Ovatio n E-910FC comes with a po wer input cord terminated with a Neu trik powerCON A
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. mark et). If the power input
cord that came with your product has no plug, or if you nee d to c h ang e th e Edis o n plu g, use the
table below to wire the new plug.
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Power Linki ng
The Ovation E-910FC supports power linking. You can power link up to 6 products at
for purchase.
Fuse
1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.
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 sa me type an d ra ting.
Setup
3. Setup
range of 100 to 240 VAC,
Ovation E-910FC, refer to the label affixed to the pr oduct. You can also ref er to the
Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current r a
information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website
ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
120 V; up to 11 at 208 V; or up to 12 at 230 V.
This product com es with a power input cord. Power link ing cables are available fr om Chauvet
Replacement
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with another fuse of the same type and rating
(T 3.15 A, 250 V).
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
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DMX Linking
You can link the Ov ation E-910FC to a DMX co ntroller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If
using other DMX-compatible products with the Ovation E-910FC
, you can control each
individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX
The O vation E-910FC uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection f or the 3, HSV, 5, 7, 10, 12, 1 3,
personalities.
• If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards,
personalities, be sure that the dimming curves in Dimmer Mode are set to Off.
Remote Device
Management
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to
directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User
h the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The
supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to make changes to
menu map options.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows an Ovation E-910FC (the master) to control one or more
in Slave mode. Dur ing Master/Slave
operation, the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The DMX
• The Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Setup
Personalities
(RDM)
Connectivity
and 15-channel DMX personalities.
• Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation E-910FC to work in
these personalities.
• The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX
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.
• For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the 10Ch, 13Ch, and 15Ch
communicate biManual or wit
Ovation E-910FC
Ovation E-910FC products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Ovation E-910FC
becomes the master when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
You must configure each s lave’s control panel to op erate
controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
configure the master and slaves.
• 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
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