Martin Pro Exterior AC-Feeder - 115W IP66-Rated Multi-Protocol Line-Voltage Driver for Exterior Dot Pro Series in Black Finish

The Martin Professional Exterior AC-Feeder is a highly efficient, multi-protocol, 115W driver designed for use with the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro series. This smart and compact unit is engineered to provide clean, regulated power to Exterior Dot Pro strings, making it the perfect solution for outdoor installations requiring a reliable, weather-resistant power source. With an IP66 rating, the Exterior AC-Feeder is fully weatherized to withstand harsh environmental conditions, making it ideal for permanent outdoor applications where durability and performance are crucial.

The Exterior AC-Feeder features a fully weatherproof housing, certified with IP66 protection, ensuring that it can endure exposure to rain, dust, and extreme temperatures. It is designed for robust performance in outdoor settings, capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +55°C. The unit includes a C5-M marine-grade corrosion resistance rating, ensuring longevity even in coastal or industrial environments. The integrated active humidity control system helps to maintain optimal humidity levels inside the unit, preventing moisture-related issues and ensuring consistent, reliable performance over time.

This versatile unit supports multiple control protocols, including Martin P3, Art-Net, and sACN, with automatic protocol detection. It allows for easy setup and addressing via RDM over Art-Net or through the Martin P3 system controller, offering real-time status feedback for enhanced monitoring. The fail-safe bypass of Ethernet signals ensures uninterrupted operation, even in the event of a connection failure. For user convenience, the Exterior AC-Feeder comes with a local status LED and a push button for calling up test patterns, ensuring straightforward troubleshooting and testing.

In addition to providing regulated power, the Exterior AC-Feeder also facilitates easy integration into larger systems with its hot-pluggable output connector, which is compatible with Exterior Dot Pro strings. The unit is equipped with terminal blocks for both power and Ethernet, making wiring and installation simple and flexible. It is designed for both surface and truss mounting, providing flexibility in installation depending on the setup requirements.

Built with sustainability in mind, the Exterior AC-Feeder comes with an FSC-certified cardboard packaging and complies with a range of environmental standards, including RoHS, REACH, WEEE, and Proposition 65, ensuring that it meets global environmental regulations. The unit also includes a 5-year warranty, providing peace of mind for long-term reliability in demanding environments.

Features

• 115W multi-protocol driver for Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro series
• IP66-rated weatherproof housing with marine-grade C5-M corrosion resistance
• Active humidity control system to prevent moisture-related issues
• Supports Martin P3, Art-Net, and sACN with automatic protocol detection
• Real-time status feedback via RDM over Art-Net and Martin P3
• Fail-safe Ethernet signal bypass for uninterrupted operation
• Local status LED and push button for test patterns and troubleshooting
• Easy setup and addressing via RDM or Martin P3 system controller
• Hot-pluggable output connector for seamless integration with Exterior Dot Pro strings
• Internal terminal blocks for power and Ethernet connections
• Compact and flexible mounting options for surface or truss mounting
• Operating temperature range from -30°C to +55°C, with thermal protection and automatic power reduction
• FSC-certified cardboard packaging with 5-year warranty

Specifications

Physical

• Length: 12.8 inches, including flange bracket
• Width: 5.6 inches
• Height: 2.7 inches
• Weight: 5.95 lbs

Control and Programming

• Control Protocols: Martin P3, Art-Net or sACN
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Setting and addressing: Martin P3 System controller or RDM (over Art-Net)-compliant controller
• 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 6.1.0 or newer
• Ethernet Transceiver: 10/100Mbit (with fail-safe bypass)
• Firmware update: Via Ethernet using Martin Companion / P3 System Controller

Control/User Interface

• Device status: Multicolor status LED
• Device test and reset: Push button to call up local test patterns and reset device

Construction

• Housing: Aluminum
• Color: Black
• Surface treatment: Anodized and electrostatic powder-coated
• Protection rating: IP66
• Effective Projected Area (EPA): 0.062 m2
• Impact resistance: IK08
• Corrosion resistance: C5 High (ISO 12944-6)
• Vibration resistance: 1.0g, Sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6), 0,7g RMS Random (IEC 60068-2-64), 3.0g (ANSI C136-31)

Installation

• Orientation: Any
• Surface mounting: Four M6 mounting slots
• Truss mounting: M12 mounting hole for standard rigging clamp

Connections

• Output: Output cable tail with connector for Exterior Dot Pro string (Hot-pluggable)
• Power input or power & data input: M20 cable gland
• Power thru or power & data thru: M20 cable gland
• Ethernet cable input: M12 cable gland
• Ethernet cable thru: M12 cable gland
• Connection: Internal terminal blocks for Power and Ethernet

Electrical

• Output voltage : 15 VDC
• AC power: 100 - 240 / 277 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
• Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch-mode
• Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current: 2.5 A
• Surge protection: 4KV
• Maximum current draw: 1.1 A @100 V, 0.9 A @120 V, 0.5 A @230 V, 0.44 A @ 277 V
• Max earth leakage: 0.5 mA
• Power factor: 0.99 @110 V / 120 V, 0.92 @208 V / 230V, 0.90 @277 V
• Power Consumption
  • Maximum: 115 W at full load
  • Idle: 6 W
  • Hibernation: 2.5 W
  • *Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C (131° F)*
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -30° C (-22° F)
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 51 BTU/hr at full load
• *Above this temperature, the AC-Feeder regulates output to protect from overheating.

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant
• WEEE: Compliant
• Proposition 65: Compliant
• FSC: Certified cardboard inlay and outer box

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 62368-1
• EU EMC: EN55032, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
• US safety: UL 62368-1
• US EMC: FCC 47 CRF § 15 Class A
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
• Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A
• Australia/NZ: RCM

Related Items

• Martin P3-175 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721100
• Martin P3-275 System Controller: P/N MAR-90721101
• Martin P3-PC System Controller: Free download from martin.com
• Martin Companion Software: Free download from martin.com
• Exterior Dot-1 Pro, 115mm, 100pcs, 2m lead-in: P/N MAR-90580000
• Exterior Dot-4 Pro, 200mm, 64 pcs, 2m lead: P/N MAR-90580001
• Exterior Dot-9 Pro, 400mm 36pcs 2m lead: P/N MAR-90580002

Accessories

• Hybrid PDE-PDE Cables-1m (3.2 ft.): P/N 91616001
• Hybrid PDE-PDE Cables-2.5m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616002
• Hybrid PDE-PDE Cables-5m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616003
• Hybrid PDE-PDE Cables-10m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616004
• Hybrid PDE-PDE Cables-25m (82 ft.): P/N 91616005
• PDE Cable Power-DMX-Ethernet Rental 100m (328 ft.): P/N 91616006
• Bulk Hybrid PDE Connectors-Male: P/N 91611701
• Bulk Hybrid PDE Connectors-Female: P/N 91611702
• PDE Cable tail Set: P/N MAR-90580025

Ordering Information

• Exterior AC-Feeder: P/N MAR-90580003