Martin VC-Feeder - Multi-Protocol Driver Box for Martin VC-Dot Series

The VC-Feeder is a smart, multi-protocol driver box for the VC-Dot series. A compact design and IP65 rating make it perfectly suited for installation close to a string of VC-Dots. The VC-Feeder provides the string with clean, regulated power, even if the power supply is located far away. Compatibility with the P3 System Controller (via the P3 PowerPort 1500 or PowerPort 1000 IP) gives it high-quality image processing capabilities with extremely easy setup and configuration.

Features

• High-quality, 16-bit-per-color image processing technology
• IP65 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
• P3/DMX controllable (automatic protocol detection)
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
• Hybrid power + data input (single cable for power and data input)
• Hybrid power + data thru (to daisy-chain multiple VC-Feeders)
• Hybrid power + data output (to a string of VC-Dots)
• Surface- and truss-mountable

Specifications

Physical

• Length: 164 mm (6.5 in.) including mounting ears
• Width: 68 mm (2.7 in.)
• Height: 36 mm (1.5 in.)
• Weight: 590 g (1.3 lbs.)

Control and Programming

• Control options: Martin P3 System Controller™ via Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ / Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP™ and/or DMX
• Control modes: Adapts to detected product
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Product detection: Automatic
• DMX channels: Adapts to detected product
• Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• Firmware update: Via P3 System Controller

Control/User Interface

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

Video Processing

• Brightness control
• Gamma correction and control
• Color temperature control
• Calibration processing
• Synchronization

Construction

• Housing: Extruded aluminum
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

Installation

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

Connections

• Power & data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
• Power & data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
• Power & data output: 8-pin custom, IP67-rated
• *Legacy model with M16 connectors available on request.

Electrical

• Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC from Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ / P3 PowerPort 1000 IP™ / IP66 PSU 240W or external PSU
• Output voltage : 15 VDC
• Maximum total power consumption: 135 W

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 46 BTU/hr. (not including display devices but with system at full load)
• Thermal monitoring: Integrated temperature sensor allowing thermal protection shutdown

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 60950-22
• EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024
• US safety: ANSI/UL 62368-1
• US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
• Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A
• Australia/NZ: RCM
• United Kingdom: UKCA