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User Manual
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Edition Notes Edition Notes The OVATION™ C-640FC User Manual Rev. 4 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the OVATION™ C-640FC. Chauvet released this edition of the OVATION™ C-640FC User Manual in December 2014. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet).
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 1 What is Included ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Claims ........................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Control Panel Lock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Passcode ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Menu Access Lock .................................................................................................
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Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What is Included Claims • OVATION™ C-640FC • Neutrik® powerCON® power cord • 2 Omega Brackets with Mounting Hardware • 2 Gel Frames 5.32 x 9.65 in (135 x 245 mm) • Safety Cable • Warranty Card • Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
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Before You Begin Safety Notes Personal Safety Mounting and Rigging 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 reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
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Introduction 2. Introduction Description Features The OVATION™ C-640FC is a compact cyclorama wash light capable of displaying a full spectrum of hues with RGBWA LEDs. It is theater-ready with16-bit dimming of the individual colors and the master dimmer. Control options include 12 DMX modes and static color mixing without DMX control. Two individually adjustable heads offer great coverage.
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Introduction Overview Display Menu Buttons Rear View Adjustment Knobs Adjustable Heads 3- and 5-pin DMX Output 3- and 5-pin DMX Input Fuse Holder powerCON® Output powerCON® Input Left View -4- Right View OVATION™ C-640FC User Manual Rev.
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Introduction Dimensions 11.7 in 298 mm 12.2 in 310 mm 15.3 in 390 mm OVATION™ C-640FC User Manual Rev.
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Setup 3. Setup AC Power Each OVATION™ C-640FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each OVATION™ C-640FC, 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, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website www.
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Setup Power Linking The OVATION™ C-640FC supports power linking. You can power link up to 9 units on 120 V; up to 16 units on 208 V; or up to 18 units on 230 V. This product comes with a Neutrik® powerCON® input power cord. This product does not come with a power linking cable; however, a power linking cable is available as an option. DMX Linking You can link the OVATION™ C-640FC to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection.
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Setup Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position. The OVATION™ C-640FC may be mounted in any position; however, make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
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Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Description Button Function
Exits from the current menu or function Activates the currently displayed menu option or sets the selected value in the current function Scrolls up the list of menu options or increases the numeric value when in a function Scrolls down the list of menu options or decreases the numeric value when in a function Control Options You can set the starting address of the OVATION™ C-640FC in the 001–512 DMX range.
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Operation Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description RED GREN STAT BLUE X.000–X.255 Combines red, green, blue, white, and amber to make a custom color (0–100%) S.000–S.020 Selects the strobe frequency (0–20 Hz) WHIT AMBR STRB C90Y R11 R312 R03 R18 R20 R21 R26 R27 R33 R337 R38 R41 R42 R44 VCW R349 R54 Virtual Color Wheel simulates the output of each gel color from Rosco. Refer to the Color Chart section for specific values.
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Operation Menu Map (cont.) Main Level AUTO Programming Levels AT.01–AT.10 Description P.000–P.255 PR.01–PR.10 RUN ADDR Selects customizable programs DMX Receives DMX signals from the DMX controller SLAV Receives DMX signals from the master D.001–D.
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Operation Menu Map (cont.) Main Level Programming Levels Description ON KEY Sets to key lock (Passcode mode) OFF ***** UPLD (Enter Passcode) ***** REST (Enter Passcode) SEND OK Uploads custom programs to other OVATION™ C-640FCs SEND OK Resets the fixture to factory defaults OFF COLR RGB set to 255, max.
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Operation DMX Values TOUR Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 0–100% 0–100% (Step Duration if Custom 1–10 active) 0–100% (Fade Duration if Custom 1–10 active) 0–100% 0–100% 0–100% Refer to the Color Chart section for specific values No function R: 100% G: 0-100% B: 0 R: 100%-0 G: 100% B: 0 R: 0 G: 100% B: 0-100% R: 0 G: 100%-0 B: 100% R: 0-100% G: 0 B: 100% R: 100% G: 0 B: 100%-0 R: 100% G: 0-100% B: 0-100% R: 100%-0 G: 100%-0 B: 100% RGBWA: 100% White 1 White 2 White 3 White 4 White 5 White 6 White
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Operation DMX Values (cont.) TOUR Channel (cont.
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Operation DMX Values (cont.) TR16 Channel Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dimmer Fine Dimmer Red Fine Red Green Fine Green Blue Fine Blue White Fine White Amber Fine Amber Virtual Color Wheel 14 Color Macro + White Balance OVATION™ C-640FC User Manual Rev.
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Operation DMX Values (cont.) TR16 Channel (cont.
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Operation DMX Values (cont.) ARC.1 Channel 1 2 3 4 AR1.D Channel 1 2 3 4 5 ARC.2 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 ARC.3 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 AR3.D Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OVATION™ C-640FC User Manual Rev.
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Operation DMX Values (cont.) AR3.
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Operation DMX Values (cont.
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Operation DMX Values (cont.
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Operation Virtual Color Wheel Color Chart The OVATION™ C-640FC includes a new feature called the Virtual Color Wheel (VCW). This feature is available as a stand-alone control mode for manual use and as a control channel in each of the product’s DMX personalities. Over thirty pre-mixed colors based on popular gel colors from Rosco are available to call up for easier programming.
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Operation DMX Personality Set the DMX personality as follows. 1. Go to the PERS main level. 2. Select the desired personality (TOUR, TR16, ARC.1, AR1.D, ARC.2, ARC.3, AR3.D, AR3.S, HSV, PIX1, PX16, PIX3). DMX Control • See the DMX Control section for the highest starting address you can select for each personality. • Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality setting.
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Operation Dimming Profiles Select the dimming profile of the OVATION™ C-640FC by selecting the DIMX programming level. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. Select the DIMX programming level. 3. Select a dimming program DIM1–DIM4 (fast to slow) or OFF (linear output). Control Panel Lock This setting enables you to activate or deactivate the control panel lock, which keeps non-authorized personnel from changing the product’s settings. 1. Go to the SET main level. 2. To to the KEY programming level. 3.
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Operation Color Macros and These settings allow you to select and edit the temperature of the white colors used in White Settings the macros when in Channel 8 of the TOUR mode or Channel 14 of the TR16 mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to the CAL main level. Enter the passcode as described in Passcode. Go to CAL1. Select a white color (WH.01–WH.11). Select a color RED (red), GREN (green), BLUE (blue), WHIT (white), or AMBE (amber). 6. Select a color value (X.000–X.255). 7. Repeat for the other colors.
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Operation Configuration (Standalone) Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. • Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (static, auto, or customizable programs) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
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Operation Edit Custom Programs This setting allows the programming of up to 30 scenes for each of the 10 customizable programs, including colors and effects. 1. Go to the EDIT main level. 2. Select the desired custom program PR.01–PR.10. 3. Select the desired scene SC.01–SC.30. 4. Go to the RED (red), GREN (green), BLUE (blue), WHIT (white), AMBE (amber), STRB (strobe frequency), TIME (step duration), and FADE (fade duration) programming levels. 5.
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Operation Master/Slave Mode The Master/Slave mode allows a single OVATION™ C-640FC (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more OVATION™ C-640FC units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master will be set to Master mode (MAST) and operate in a standalone mode, while the slaves will be set to operate in Slave mode (SLAV). Once set and connected, the slaves will operate in unison with the master. Configure the units as indicated below. The Slaves: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Technical Information 5. Technical Information Product Maintenance Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean this product at least twice a month. However, usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency. To clean your product, follow the instructions below. • Unplug the product from power.
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Technical Information Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 15.3 in (390 mm) 12.2 in (310 mm) 11.7 in (298 mm) 22 lb (9.98 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption Operating current Power linking current (units) Fuse 175 W 1.44 A 13.6 A (9 units) F 5 A, 250 V 173 W 0.
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Returns You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.