Martin Pro VDO Sceptron 40 320mm - 12.6-inch RGB LED IP65-Rated Video Batten with 40mm Pixel Pitch and 120 x 120-Degree Viewing Angle in Black Finish

The Martin Professional VDO Sceptron 40 320mm is an advanced LED video batten designed specifically for rental applications, offering high-performance video displays with its 40mm pixel pitch. This linear fixture is perfect for creating large-scale visual effects, from video walls to immersive lighting displays, providing exceptional brightness and color consistency. With its IP65 rating, the VDO Sceptron 40 is built for outdoor use, making it ideal for concerts, festivals, architectural installations, and more. This fixture delivers a 120° x 120° viewing angle, ensuring that its vibrant visuals are visible from virtually any angle, enhancing both large stage productions and intimate venues alike.

The VDO Sceptron 40 is designed to work seamlessly with the Martin P3 System Controller, allowing for simple configuration, easy mapping, and quick setup. It is also compatible with DMX control for smaller-scale applications, giving users flexible options depending on their setup needs. The integrated power and data cabling system supports long daisy-chains of fixtures, allowing for efficient installations with fewer cables. Additionally, the fixture's power supply can be located up to 50 meters away, ensuring that installations remain clean and free from clutter. This flexibility makes the VDO Sceptron 40 a great choice for large-scale, professional-grade video displays in rental markets.

With pixel-level brightness and color calibration, the VDO Sceptron 40 provides consistent, uniform output across all fixtures. The fixture uses high-quality 16-bit per color image processing technology, ensuring smooth color transitions and enhanced visual effects. It delivers a luminous output of 375 lumens per meter, with a luminous intensity of 62 cd per meter, making it perfect for both ambient and dynamic lighting setups. The VDO Sceptron 40 can be used in continuous surfaces to create large, seamless video displays with a total calibrated output of 2083 nits when placed at 30mm center-to-center spacing.

This fixture offers a variety of field-exchangeable optical accessories, including diffusers and lenses, that allow lighting designers to customize the look of their installations. Whether you need a soft, diffused light effect or a focused, narrow beam, the VDO Sceptron 40 can be tailored to fit the specific needs of any project. The wide selection of lenses and diffusers provides the flexibility to create different visual effects, making this fixture ideal for a wide range of creative applications. Its versatile rigging options also make installation quick and easy, allowing for the fixture to be mounted in various orientations and configurations.

Features

• 40mm pixel pitch for high-quality, large-scale video displays
• IP65 rating for reliable outdoor performance in all weather conditions
• 120° x 120° viewing angle ensures visibility from any direction
• Supports both DMX and P3 control protocols for versatile integration
• Real-time switching between DMX, PixelMapping, and VideoMapping via P3 Switch channel
• Integrated power and data cabling supports long daisy-chains with fewer cables
• Power supply can be located up to 50 meters away for a clean installation
• Fully calibrated for optimal brightness and color consistency across all units
• 375 lumens per meter and 62 cd per meter luminous intensity for bright, vibrant visuals
• Field-exchangeable optical accessories (diffusers, lenses) for customizable effects
• Flexible rigging options for easy installation and various configurations
• Matte black finish with extruded aluminum housing for a sleek, professional appearance

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: 3/10/13/22/31/82
• 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 78

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 40 mm
• NoBlend Smoked Diffuser 40 mm
• Lens Array Narrow 40 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): 40.00 mm
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 62 cd per meter
• Luminous output, calibrated mode: 187 lumen per meter
• Total output, calibrated mode: 2083 nits (fixtures placed in continuous surface at 30 mm center-to-center)
• LED Array: 1 x 8
• 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: 2.5 W

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 131° F
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta minches): -22° F
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%):
VDO Sceptron 40, 320 mm: 10 BTU/hr

Environmental

• RoHS: Compliant
• REACH: Compliant
• WEEE: Compliant
• Proposition 65: Compliant
• Efficacy (max output): 22.1 lm/W
• LWR*: 138 lm/kg (64 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 40 NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610134
  • VDO Sceptron 40 NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610136
  • VDO Sceptron 40 Lens Array Narrow, 320 mm: P/N 91610142
  • 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 40, 320 mm, in cardboard box: P/N 90357670