CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL F3X LED Video Panels User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- Chauvet Professional
Table of Contents
CHAUVET PROFESSIONAL F3X LED Video Panels
About This Guide
The F3X Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection and mounting. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT
OUR WEBSITE. For Customers in the United States and
Mexico:www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-
registration. **For
Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the
Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and
Germany:** www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-
registration. Chauvet
warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the
exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our
website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product
and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must
provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an
authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE
NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and
country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United
Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France,
Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your
local distributor.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
- DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. (IP31)
- DO NOT operate this product if the housing, lenses, or cables appear damaged.
- DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
- ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
- ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles to carry this product.
- In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
- The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 Part B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.
What is Included
- 4 F3X products
- 1 Seetronic® Powerkon® Power Cord
- 4 Seetronic ® Powerkon® Power Linking Cords
- 4 Seetronic ® Etherkon® Signal Linking Cords
- 5 Spare LED Masks
- Quick Reference Guide
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.
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 |
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.
Power Linking
It is possible to power link up to 5 F3X products at 120 V, 10 products at 208 V, or up to 11 products at 230 V. Never exceed this number. Power-linking cables can be purchased separately.
Signal Connection
The F3X can link to a VIP Drive 83R Nova or a VIP Drive 10-5 Nova from CHAUVET using an Ethernet connection. Download the User Manual for the VIP Drive 83R Nova or the VIP Drive 10-5 Nova from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Connection Diagram
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use rig bars (DRB- F50CMIP, DRB-F100CMIP, DRB-F50CM, or DRB-F100CM) from CHAUVET, or the M12 threaded mounting holes on the product. Make sure the mounting devices are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For more information on how to mount the F3X, download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/productcategory /truss-clamps/.
Mounting Diagram
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Warning! The magnetic attachments are not load-bearing, and are intended for alignment assistance only. Do not release panel until the hanging hardware has been fully secured.
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The M12 mounting points are not intended for hanging or suspending from a truss or other overhead structure.
Contact Us
General Information
Address: 3360 Davie Rd.
Davie, FL 33314
Voice: 954-577-4455
Fax: 954-929-5560
Toll Free: 800-762-1084
Technical Support
Voice: 844-393-7575
Fax: 954-756-8015
Email:
chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Website:
www.chauvetprofessional.com
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
