Martin Pro VDO Sceptron 20 320mm - 12.6-inch RGB LED IP65-Rated Video Batten with 20mm Pixel Pitch and 120 x 120-Degree Viewing Angle in Black Finish

The Martin Professional VDO Sceptron 20 320mm is a high-performance, outdoor-rated LED video batten designed for creative lighting and video applications in the rental market. Featuring a 20mm pixel pitch, this versatile fixture delivers stunning visual effects with a broad 120 x 120-degree viewing angle, perfect for integrating into dynamic stage designs or large-scale video displays. The VDO Sceptron 20 is an ideal choice for lighting designers looking to create engaging, high-quality visuals, from pixel-mapping to video mapping, and is fully compatible with Martin's P3 System Controller family for seamless configuration, mapping, and control. Its robust, IP65-rated construction ensures dependable performance in outdoor environments, providing the necessary durability for challenging conditions.

This fixture boasts a range of advanced features, including fully calibrated brightness and color consistency, making it easy to create a seamless visual experience across multiple units. With a luminous output of 375 lumens per meter and luminous intensity of 125 cd per meter, the VDO Sceptron 20 ensures exceptional visibility and vibrant color reproduction. Designed to meet the needs of both small and large-scale installations, it can be easily daisy-chained for flexible setups with up to 50 meters of cable run, reducing the need for additional driver boxes. Whether used in video walls, creative lighting designs, or as part of a larger visual display, the VDO Sceptron 20 is designed for maximum creative potential and ease of integration.

The fixture offers pixel-level brightness and color calibration, ensuring a perfectly homogeneous look across all units. With its 16-bit per color image processing technology, the VDO Sceptron 20 delivers smooth transitions and precise color control for superior visual effects. It supports both DMX and P3 control protocols, offering flexibility for integration into various setups. The included range of field-exchangeable optical accessories, such as diffusers and lenses, allows for even greater creative possibilities, enabling designers to tailor the look of the fixture to suit their specific needs.

Features

• 20mm pixel pitch for high-quality visuals in a linear video batten design
• 375 lumens per meter and 125 cd per meter luminous intensity for bright, vibrant displays
• Fully calibrated 6500K color temperature for consistent and uniform color output
• Supports both DMX and P3 control for flexible integration in various setups
• Pixel-level brightness and color calibration for a seamless, homogeneous look
• Advanced 16-bit per color image processing technology for smooth color transitions
• IP65 rating ensures reliability for both indoor and outdoor installations
• Easy setup, mapping, and configuration with Martin P3 System Controller
• Hybrid DMX + P3 control with real-time switching between PixelMapping and VideoMapping
• Comprehensive range of field-exchangeable optical accessories for creative flexibility
• Lightweight, compact design with a 320mm length, ideal for dynamic stage setups
• Durable extruded aluminum housing with matte black finish for a sleek, professional look

Specifications

Physical

• Length: 12.6 inches
• Width: 1.06 inches
• Height without front: 1.10 inches
• Height with standard front (Square Diffuser): 1.65 inches
• Weight without front: 0.9 lbs
• Weight with standard front (Square Diffuser): 1.1 lbs

Control and Programming

• Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color
• Control options: Martin P3 System Controller (via Martin P3 PowerPort) or DMX
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Setting and addressing: Martin P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• Color and intensity calibration: Pixel-level
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• Firmware update: Via Martin P3 System Controller
• Control modes, direct DMX control: RGB, Basic, Segment and Pixel
• DMX channels, direct DMX control: 3/10/13/22/55/157
• Control modes, DMX via P3: P3 Intensity, P3 RGB, P3 Basic, P3 Hybrid and P3 PixelMap
• DMX channels, DMX via P3: Wide range of options from 1 to 153

Control/User Interface

• Device status: Multi-color visual indication
• Device test and reset: Magnetic pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

Optics

• Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
• Binning: Tight color and flux binning
• Calibration: Full Gamut Pixel Calibration
• Diffuser/Lens Options:
• Open Front
• Flat Diffuser
• Flat Smoked Diffuser
• Round Diffuser
• Round Smoked Diffuser
• Square Diffuser (supplied standard with fixture)
• Square Smoked Diffuser
• Tube Diffuser
• Tube Smoked Diffuser
• NoBlend Diffuser 20 mm
• NoBlend Smoked Diffuser 20 mm
• NoBlend Diffuser 40 mm
• NoBlend Smoked Diffuser 40 mm
• Lens Array Narrow 20 mm
• Asymmetric (Wall-Washing) Lens
• All optical accessories are interchangeable and clip onto fixtures

Photometric Data

• Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
• Viewing angle: 120° x 120° (half-peak)
• Pitch (pixel center-to-center): 20.00 mm
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 125 cd per meter
• Luminous output, calibrated mode: 375 lumen per meter
• Total output, calibrated mode: 4166 nits (fixtures placed in continuous surface at 30 mm center-to-center)
• LED Array: 1 x 16
• CCT: 6500 Kelvin
• LED refresh rate - Standard Mode: 1001 Hz
• LED refresh rate - High Refresh Mode: 4004 Hz
• *All Photometric Data measured in steady state (30 minutes warm-up time) at 25°C ambient.

Video Processing

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

Signal Protocol

• Martin P3 (via Martin P3 PowerPort) or DMX

Construction

• Color: Matte black
• Base: Extruded aluminum profile
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

Installation

• Mounting: Channel for M6 captive nuts on back of profile
• Mounting options: M6 bolts, optional sliding bracket (accepts M12 bolt), half coupler, spigot adapter, linear coupler, parallel coupler, pivot coupler, floorstand
• Orientation: Any

Connections

• Power and data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Power and data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Hot plugging compatible

Electrical

• Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC +/- 4%
• Power supply options: Martin P3 PowerPort 1500, Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP, Martin DMX PowerPort 375, Martin IP66 PSU 240W or generic 48 VDC PSU
• Maximum power consumption, all LEDs at full intensity: 5 W

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C (131° F)
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta minches): -30° C (-22° F)
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%):
19 BTU/hr

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant
• WEEE: Compliant
• Proposition 65: Compliant
• Efficacy (max output): 22.1 lm/W
• LWR*: 277 lm/kg (128 lm/lb)
• LWR = Lumen-to-Weight Ratio

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 60950-1, EN 60950-22, EN 62471
• EU EMC: EN 55032, EN 55024
• US safety: UL 60950-1, UL 60950-22
• US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, No. 60950-22
• Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A
• Australia/NZ: RCM
• India: BIS

Related Items

• Martin P3 PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040
• Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070
• Martin DMX PowerPort 375: P/N 90721094
• Martin IP66 PSU 240 W external power supply unit: P/N 90760330
• Martin P3-050 System Controller: P/N 90721090
• Martin P3-100 System Controller: P/N 90721010
• Martin P3-150 System Controller: P/N 90721015
• Martin P3-200 System Controller: P/N 90721020
• Martin P3-300 System Controller: P/N 90721060
• Martin P3-PC System Controller: Free download from martinchescom

Accessories

• Magnetic Test Tool, set of 10: P/N 91610139
• VDO Sceptron Diffuser Lens Removal Jaws: P/N 91611836
• Hardware
  • VDO Sceptron/Fatron Sliding Brackets, set of 10: P/N 91610123
  • VDO Sceptron Parallel Couplers, 30/40/50 mm, set of 10: P/N 91610125
  • VDO Sceptron Parallel Couplers, 60/70/80 mm, set of 10: P/N 91610138
  • VDO Sceptron Linear (End-to-End) Couplers, set of 10: P/N 91610124
  • VDO Sceptron/Fatron Linear Coupler: P/N 91611843
  • Super Lightweight Half Coupler Rigging Clamp, black: P/N 91602018
  • Low Profile VDO Sceptron/Fatron Half Coupler: P/N 91611790
  • VDO Sceptron/Fatron Spigot Adapter, 28 mm (1.1 inches): P/N 91611791
  • VDO Sceptron/Fatron Floorstands, set of two: P/N 91611792
  • VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler: P/N 91611793
  • Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, black: P/N 91604006
  • Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, silver: P/N 91604007
• Optical
  • VDO Sceptron Flat Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610111
  • VDO Sceptron Flat Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610113
  • VDO Sceptron Round Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610115
  • VDO Sceptron Round Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610117
  • VDO Sceptron Square Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610119
  • VDO Sceptron Square Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610121
  • VDO Sceptron Tube Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611630
  • VDO Sceptron Tube Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611650
  • VDO Sceptron 20 NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610130
  • VDO Sceptron 20 NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610132
  • VDO Sceptron 40 NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610134
  • VDO Sceptron 40 NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610136
  • VDO Sceptron 20 Lens Array Narrow, 320 mm: P/N 91610140
  • VDO Sceptron Asymmetric Lens, 320 mm: P/N 91611670
• BBD Input Adapters
  • Power + Data Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort 1500 or DMX PowerPort 375) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 inches): P/N 91616046
  • Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + wire tails (for PSU) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 inches): P/N 91616048
  • Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 inches): P/N 91616049
  • Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + male Tripix type (for Martin IP66 PSU 240W) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 inches):P/N 91616050
• BBD Output Adapters
  • Power + Data Output Cable, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 inches): P/N 91616047
  • DMX Lead-out Cable, male BBD to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 inches): P/N 91616051
• BBD Extension Cables
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.3 ft.): P/N 91616041
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616024
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616042
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616043
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82.1 ft.): P/N 91616044
  • Power + Data Cable, Rental Type, 100 m (328 ft.) bulk without connectors: P/N 91616045
• Connectors
  • Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, Male: P/N 91611750
  • Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, Female: P/N 91611751
  • Blanking Caps for unused female BBD connectors, set of 10: P/N 91616052

Ordering Information

• Flightcase for 10 x VDO Sceptron 1000mm / 30 x VDO Sceptron 320 mm: P/N 91515030
• Flightcase Extender for 10 x VDO Sceptron 1000 mm / 30 x VDO Sceptron 320 mm: P/N 91515031
• VDO Sceptron 20, 320 mm, in cardboard box: P/N 90357660