Martin Pro Active Junction Box - IP65-Rated Power/Data Input Box for Merging Power/DMX/Ethernet Signals in PDF Cabling System in Black Finish

The Martin Professional Active Junction Box is a reliable and highly efficient solution for merging power, DMX, and Ethernet signals in a single system. Designed for use with Martin's VDO Atomic family of fixtures, this robust IP65-rated box combines the essential power and data handling capabilities for high-performance LED video installations. With an array of professional features, including RDM-compliant DMX splitting and a 3-port Ethernet switch, it simplifies the process of managing power and data connections while ensuring seamless communication between devices.

Built to handle the demanding conditions of both indoor and outdoor installations, the Active Junction Box features a rugged metal housing and IP65 protection, providing complete durability against water and dust ingress. The unit supports Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connectors for power input and throughput, ensuring safe, secure, and stable power delivery. It also integrates a 5-pin XLR male for DMX input, a 5-pin XLR female for DMX-through, and an etherCON TOP connector for Ethernet in and through, all fully IP65 rated for weather-resistant operation. This versatile junction box is capable of managing high-capacity data processing while maintaining robust power handling capabilities.

Designed for flexibility and ease of use, the Active Junction Box offers multiple mounting options, including wall or truss mounting, with the use of mounting flanges or a rigging clamp attached to an M10 threaded hole. The unit allows for a maximum cable length of up to 328 feet between devices and supports easy daisy-chaining, making it ideal for large installations with multiple fixtures. Additionally, the device includes a multi-color status LED that provides clear indications of the protocol being received, ensuring users can quickly verify system status. The convenient test button enables the recall of test patterns on all connected fixtures, simplifying system checks and installation diagnostics.

Capable of working with a wide range of protocols such as DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin P3, the Active Junction Box supports advanced system integration and full compatibility with Martin's award-winning P3 System Controllers. Firmware updates can be performed via DMX using the Martin Companion or via Ethernet using the P3 System Controller, ensuring that the device stays up-to-date with the latest performance improvements and features. With its comprehensive feature set and robust construction, the Active Junction Box provides an essential link in the chain of creative LED video solutions, making it ideal for demanding outdoor installations.

Features

• Supports merging of power, DMX, and Ethernet signals in a single connector system
• RDM-compliant DMX splitter and 3-port gigabit Ethernet switch with fail-safe bypass
• IP65-rated for outdoor use, offering complete protection from water and dust ingress
• Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP power input and throughput for secure power connections
• Neutrik XLR 5-pin male for DMX input, XLR 5-pin female for DMX-through, and etherCON TOP for Ethernet input/output
• Multi-color status LED for protocol detection, compatible with DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and Martin P3
• Convenient pushbutton to recall test patterns on all connected fixtures
• Flexible mounting options: wall-mountable or truss-mountable with M10 rigging clamp hole
• Supports up to 328 feet of cable length between devices, extendable with Ethernet switch
• Firmware updates via DMX or Ethernet using Martin Companion or P3 System Controller

Specifications

Physical

• Length: 8.5 inches (incl. mounting flanges)
• Width: 4.5 inches
• Height: 2.0 inches
• Weight: 2.2 lbs

Control and Programming

• Control Protocols: DMX, RDM, Art-Net, RDM over Art-Net, sACN and P3
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Fixture Identification: User-settable ID number
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• Art-Net Compliance: Art-Net 1, 2, 3 and 4; including RDM over Art-Net
• sACN Compliance: ANSI E1.31 - 2016
• Martin P3 Compliance: P3 System Controller Software 5.1.0 or newer
• DMX/RDM Transceiver IN/THRU: Opto-Isolated RS-485
• DMX/RDM Transceiver OUT: Opto-Isolated RS-485
• Firmware update: via DMX using Martin Companion or via Ethernet using P3 System Controller
• Configuration: RDM, RDM over Art-Net or P3
• Ethernet Transceiver THRU: 100/1000Mbit (with fail-safe bypass to Ethernet IN)
• Ethernet Transceiver IN: 100/1000Mbit (with fail-safe bypass to Ethernet THRU)
• Ethernet Transceiver OUT: 10/100Mbit

Control/User Interface

• Device status: Multi-color status LED
• Fixture Test: Pushbutton to call up test pattern on fixtures connected to PDE output

Construction

• Housing: Aluminum
• Color: Black
• Protection rating: IP65

Installation

• Location: Indoor or temporary outdoor use
• Orientation: Any
• Wallmount: Using mounting flanges
• Trussmount: Using half-coupler clamp in M10 threaded hole, max. bolt length 22 mm

Connections

• AC power input: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP (IP65)
• AC power thru: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP (IP65)
• Ethernet input: Neutrik etherCON TOP (IP65)
• Ethernet thru: Neutrik etherCON TOP (IP65)
• DMX input: Neutrik XLR 5-pin Male TOP (IP65)
• DMX thru: Neutrik XLR 5-pin Female TOP (IP65)
• AC Power, DMX and Network out: PDE hybrid connector (IP65)
• All connections hot plugging compatible

Electrical

• AC power: 100-240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
• Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
• Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current at 230 V, 50 Hz: 1.5 A
• Typical earth-leakage current: 0.25 mA
• Power Factor: 0.58 @ 100 V, 0.56 @ 120 V, 0.55 @ 208 V, 0.55 @ 230 V, 0.55 @ 240 V
• Max current draw: 0.10 A @ 100 V / 120 V, 0.05 A @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V
• Typical current draw: 0.09 A @ 100 V, 0.08 A @ 120 V, 0.05 A @ 208 V, 0.05 A @ 230 V, 0.05 A @ 240 V
• Power Consumption
  • Maximum: 6 W
  • Typical: 6 W
  • Idle: 5 W

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 40° C (104° F)
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): 0° C (32° F)
• Maximum total heat dissipation, calculated, +/- 10%: 20 BTU/hr

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant

Approvals

• Global CB Certification/IECEE: IEC 61347-2-11
• EU safety: EN 61347-2-11, EN 62493
• EU EMC: EN 55015, EN 55032, EN 55103-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61547
• US safety: UL 1573
• US EMC: 47 CRF Chapter 15 Class B
• Canadian safety: CSA 22.2 No. 166
• Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class B, ICES-005 Class B
• Australia/NZ: RCM
• United Kingdom: UKCA

Related Items

• Passive Junction Box Power-DMX-Ethernet to PDE: P/N 91610001
• BreakIn Cable Power-DMX-Ethernet to PDE: P/N MAR-91700000
• BreakOut Cable PDE to Power-DMX-Ethernet: P/N MAR-91700001
• BreakInOut Cable Power-DMX to PDE: P/N MAR-91700003
• Martin Companion Cable (for firmware update over DMX): P/N 91616091
• VDO Atomic Dot CLD in cardboard: P/N 90357701
• VDO Atomic Dot WRM in cardboard: P/N 90357702
• VDO Atomic Bold in cardboard: P/N MAR-90357703

Accessories

• Mechanical Accessories
  • Super Lightweight Half Coupler Rigging Clamp, black: P/N 91602018
• Pre-Assembled Hybrid PDE Cables
  • Power+Data Cable Rental PDE-PDE 1m: P/N 91616001
  • Power+Data Cable Rental PDE-PDE 2.5m: P/N 91616002
  • Power+Data Cable Rental PDE-PDE 5m: P/N 91616003
  • Power+Data Cable Rental PDE-PDE 10m: P/N 91616004
  • Power+Data Cable Rental PDE-PDE 25m: P/N 91616005
• Bulk Hybrid PDE Cable and Connectors
  • Power+Data Connector PDE Male: P/N 91611701
  • Power+Data Connector PDE Female: P/N 91611702
  • Power+Data Cable Power-DMX-Ethernet Rental 100m: P/N 91616006
• Power Cables
  • Power Input Cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm², bare ends to TRUE1, 1.5 m (4.9 ft.): P/N 91611797
  • Power Input Cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm², bare ends to TRUE1, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91611786
  • Power Input Cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, bare ends to TRUE1, 1.5 m (4.9 ft.): P/N 91610173
  • Power Input Cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, bare ends to TRUE1, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91610174
  • Power Relay Cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm², TRUE1 to TRUE1, 0.45 m (1.5 ft.): P/N 91611784
  • Power Relay Cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm², TRUE1 to TRUE1, 1.2 m (3.9 ft.): P/N 91611785
  • Power Relay Cable, H07RN-F, 2.5 mm², TRUE1 to TRUE1, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91611796
  • Power Relay Cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, TRUE1 to TRUE1, 0.45 m (1.5 ft.): P/N 91610170
  • Power Relay Cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, TRUE1 to TRUE1, 1.2 m (3.9 ft.): P/N 91610171
  • Power Relay Cable, SJOOW, 12 AWG, TRUE1 to TRUE1, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91610172
  • Cable Connector, Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 Female: P/N 91611789HU
  • Cable Connector, Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 Male: P/N 91611788HU

Ordering Information

• Active Junction Box Power-DMX-Ethernet to PDE: P/N MAR-91700002