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1. eG 383 VC Strip User Manual v Martin Dimensions All measurements are expressed in millimeters co N M H LII d o O d D co A d o E l B FE O o o o 0p O LO D D o A LO g o x T o q a o E co i O o o h T q O T i el o el ar o o o O 1 e 1 o 9 q o 9 o o op O mm E D o p SR d o H Oo q O d E d o H i D S 20 Oo 2012 Martin Professional A S Information subject to change without notice Martin Professional A S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this document The Martin logo the Martin name and all other trade marks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates or subsidiaries P N 35000267 Rev A Contents Safety IDTOITH AO eo E SMS KS 4 Introduction dere Petra dores ai ode Sb iba pied fepe feum 6 Electrostatic discharge precautionS 0 2 0 cece Hh 6 UNPACKING esa eh seit ud ined Ha ee BO we ie Sia V REEF ERU dei SHE 6 MEIER OVGIMIOW ii ne aeina a aaa eek ite RS NEE 7 Physical Installatlor WEE EE 8 Shortening 16x1 modules 8 System installati EE 10 Installing a P3 system utar d a e Me x2. Warning The VC Strip is designed to integrate with other Martin devices in a video display installation Follow the safety precautions given not only in this user manual but also in the manuals of all the devices you connect to it Observe all warnings given in the manuals and printed on devices Install connect and operate devices only as described in this manual and each device s manual and only in accordance with local laws and regulations All Martin manuals are supplied with devices and also available for download from www martin com Warning The VC Strip is not for household use It presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire and burn hazards electric shock and falls It must be installed by qualified technicians only Warning The VC Strip does not have user serviceable parts Refer any operation not described in this manual to Martin or its authorized service agents Important The VC Strip is not designed to allow hot plugging Shut down power and data before connecting or disconnecting modules If you have any questions about how to operate the VC Strip safely please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24 hour service hotline on 45 8740 0000 or in the USA on 1 888 tech 180 PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Connect the VC Strip only to the Martin devices specified and installed as directed in this user manual Check and respect the directions given in the user manuals of all the devices t
3. Busy e g booting up or writing to Wait a moment for normal operation flash memory to be resumed Red Constant Error The VC Strip has encountered Perform a factory reboot followed by a fatal error and can not run a firmware upload Connect a P3 system controller or Red Flashing No control source detected DMX source to the network Ready VC Strip connected to P3 Green Flashing controller but not receiving valid P3 Set up the P3 controller to use the VC Strip data stream Green Constant Running normally in P3 mode None Ready VC Strip connected to DMX Cyan Flashing controller but not receiving valid e DMX controller touse the DMX data stream P Cyan Constant Running normally in DMX mode None Table 2 RGB models status information Using the VC Strip 19 20 VC Strip CW MW and WW LEDs Output Indication Action required LEDs 1 Constant Busy e g booting up or writing to Wait a moment for normal operation and 3 flash memory to be resumed Error The VC Strip has encountered Perform a factory reboot followed by EAT SEH a fatal error and can not run a firmware upload Connect a P3 system controller or LED 1 Flashing No control source detected DMX source to the network Ready VC Strip connected to P3 SC Flashing controller but not receiving valid P3 UE SEET data stream P LEDS 1 Constant Running normally in P3 mode None and 2 Ready VC Strip connected to DMX Ge 1 2 Flashing controller but
4. of the last module in the chain System installation 15 oystem setup Warning Before applying power to the VC Strip Carefully review the safety information starting on page 4 e Check that the installation is safe and secure Setting up for P3 display A Martin P3 system allows video to be displayed on an installation that consists of or includes VC Strip devices When a P3 controller is connected to the data link and the installation is powered on you can set up all the devices on the link from the P3 controller See the P3 controller user manual for details Setting up for DMX control 16 A DMX system gives 0 100 variable intensity control Varying the intensity of red blue and green LEDs in RGB products provides RGB color mixing You can set up and control a VC Strip installation over the data link using an RDM compatible DMX controller such as the Martin M PC Windows application running on a PC connected to a USB DMX interface such as the Martin USB Duo DMX Interface or the Martin M17 DMX RDM control console The interface on the Martin M1 monitor screen is basically identical to the Martin M PC interface DMX control channels DMX controllers send control data on DMX control channels in DMX universes One DMX universe has 512 channels available RGB control of each individually controlled element in an installation requires three channels white intensity control requires one channel A VC Strip instal
5. of the next VC Strip VC Strip connectors are shown in VC Strip overview on page 7 to create the daisy chain Warning Each daisy chain that is connected to a Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 may contain up to a maximum of forty five 45 VC Strip 16x1 modules or sixty three 63 VC Strip 8x1 modules See Table 1 on page 9 4 Connect each daisy chain of VC Strips to one of the four 4 pin female XLR hybrid 48 VDC power P3 data outputs on a P3 PowerPort 15007 using a Martin hybrid 4 pin male XLR to PCB adapter cable P N 11840158 see Figure 4 Hybrid to PCB adapter cable P N 11840158 4 pin male XLR PCB connector Power and data to VC Strip daisy chain DC power and data from P3 PowerPort 1500 Insert 4 pin XLR hybrid extension cable here if you need to extend the cable run Figure 4 Power and P3 video data input 5 Depending on the distance from each VC Strip daisy chain to the P3 PowerPort 1500 extend the cable run by connecting a Martin 4 pin XLR hybrid extension cable to the Hybrid to PCB adapter cable so that you bring the hybrid link to the P3 PowerPort 1500 Extension cables are available from Martin in various lengths See Extension cables on page 26 6 Create a P3 video data link from a Martin P3 system controller such as the P3 100 P3 200 or P3 PC to a Martin P3 PowerPort 15007 see the products user manuals for details VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Hyb
6. one single daisy chain but you can split it into separate branches each time you insert an amplifier splitter Alternatively you can run the DMX signal from the controller over Ethernet cable using Artnet protocol and convert it to a standard DMX signal with a Martin Ether2DMX8 DMX router P N 90758130 If you would like assistance with creating a DMX link your Martin supplier will be glad to advise The number of VC Strips you can include on one DMX link is limited by the number of DMX channels the VC Strips will use and the 512 DMX channels available in one DMX universe at the DMX controller Each time you have used 512 channels you must create a new DMX link that is connected to a new DMX universe on the controller Note that this limit applies to the DMX link The maximum safety limits that apply to the hybrid link see Safety Information on page 4 take priority and must be respected in all cases To install a system that displays DMX controlled lighting effects on VC Strips see the overview in Figure 9 and follow these directions 1 Make sure that no devices in the installation can be connected to AC mains power until all installation work is complete 2 Read Safety Information on page 4 and Electrostatic discharge precautions on page 6 3 Connect VC Strips together in daisy chained hybrid links using Martin hybrid PCB to PCB cables see VC Strip to VC Strip link cables on page 26 Connect each cable from the THRU
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8. 357330 MGsStrip 8x1 25TM MW cena cee IR Ie XU ee LSU bee uu ee pipes PUER P N 90357340 VG Strip 8x1 25TM ENN sc Seet deeg egen E AE dada Ren dE P N 90357350 Specifications subject to change without notice For the latest product specifications see www martin com FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations R glement sur le Mat riel Brouilleur du Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le Mat riel Brouilleur du Canada Disposing of this product Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC where applicable Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products v Mart n www martin com e Olof Palmes All 18 e 8200 Aarhus N e Denmark Tel 45 8740 0000 e Fax 45 8740
9. R RR III I uh USITT DMX512 A RDM compliance 226040 RI Oe A UR NU EHE EH prio Zen ANSI ESTA E1 20 Firmware update ssa ls Roue EERRCDSX SER Bere gee ee Via P3 System Controller Optics Minimum LED lifetime 50 000 hours to gt 70 luminous output Manufacturer s figure obtained under manufacturer s test conditions Control user interface Device Status ccs oi DS de pL dee Ee eer ned us uh Multi color visual indication Device test Control pushbutton on rear calls up local test patterns Device reset one EA IU CP DR Nerei ere A OR ep Control pushbutton on rear Video processing Brightness control Gamma correction and control Color temperature control Calibration processing Synchronization Photometric Data Pixels per imodule cnt enses eA RR PARE ARES 16 16x1 model 8 8x1 model Viewing Eil EE 120 x 120 Color temperature WW 2700 K Color temperature Mu 4000 K Color temperature CN 6500 K VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Output Luminous intensity RGB calibrated mode 4000 Nit Luminous intensity RGB raw mode 5000 Nit Luminous intensity WW calibrated mode 8500 Nit Luminous intensity WW raw mode 10 000 Nit Luminous intensity MW calibrated mode 8500 Nit Luminous intensity MW raw mode 10 000 Nit Luminous intensity CW calibrated mode 8500 Nit Luminous intensity CW raw mode 10 000 Nit Preliminary data figures are approximate System Integration P3 PowerPort 1500 ce
10. To create a group of modules give them the same DMX address All modules that have the same DMX address will receive the same instructions and behave identically Setting up via RDM using Martin M PC Using an RDM compliant DMX controller such as Martin M PC you can communicate with the VC Strip modules on the DMX data link via RDM You can Retrieve data e Set the DMX addresses of the groups or pixels on the link Apply various setup options To use Martin M PC connect a PC running this application to the data link using the Martin USB Duo USB DMX interface box See Figure 10 Open the RDM View window in M PC and click on the Scan button arrowed bottom left to display a list of the RDM compliant devices on the DMX RDM data link in this example ten VC Strip RGB modules are present on the link and all ten modules are set to DMX address 1 Identifying VC Strips in the installation To see which VC Strip module in this list corresponds to which VC Strip module in the installation click on each VC Strip module in the list once to select it then click on the Identify button at the bottom of the screen The VC Strip in the installation that corresponds to the selected VC Strip in the list will flash a signal so that you can identify it 0000000000 0000000000 Identify off Figure 10 M PC RDM View System setup 17 Setting 18 Setting DMX Addresses See Figure 10 To set DMX addresses using the M PC app
11. a Martin Tripix Power IP66 PSU see Figure 7 below Connect the power input connector of a Martin Tripix Power IP66 hybrid lead in cable P N 11840194 to the DC output on the Tripix Power IP66 Hybrid lead in cable Tripix Power IP66 P N 11840194 Hybrid to PCB adapter cable P N 11840158 From DMX RDM To VC Strip controller daisy chain 5 pin male XLR 4 pin female XLR 4 pin male XLR PCB connector GES gt Insert 4 pin XLR hybrid extension cable here if you need to extend the cable run DC power from Tripix Power IP66 PSU Figure 7 Tripix Power IP66 PSU and DMX input f you are using a generic external PSU see Figure 8 below Connect the two DC power wires on a Martin hybrid lead in cable P N 11840171 to a DC output on the PSU Connect the white wire to positive ve and the black wire to negative ve Hybrid lead in cable P N 11840171 Hybrid to PCB adapter cable P N 11840158 From DMX RDM To VC Strip controller daisy chain 5 pin male XLR 4 pin female XLR 4 pin male XLR PCB connector DC power from generic 48 VDC PSU white to ve black to ve gt Insert 4 pin XLR hybrid extension cable here if you need to extend the cable run Figure 8 Generic PSU and DMX input 7 Then connect the 4 pin female XLR connector on the hybrid lead in cable to the 4 pin male connector on the hybrid to PCB adapter cable or hybrid extension cable that you prepared under points 4 and 5 a
12. arge Take the following precautions Store the VC Strip only in its ESD shielding bag and do not remove it until you are ready to install it and return it to its ESD shielding bag immediately if you remove it from an installation Place it on grounded earthed surfaces only Hold the VC Strip only by its edges Avoid touching conductive surfaces Avoid touching components apart from the connectors and the control button Avoid touching connector pins Attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and connect its ground earth lead to a known ground earth before handling the VC Strip Unpacking The VC Strip is supplied in anti static packaging Leave products in their packaging until you are ready to install them 6 VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide VC Strio overview A Control button B 48 VDC power data throughput THRU C 48 VDC power data input IN D Module cutting points VC Strip 16x1 257 only Figure 1 Overview VC Strip overview Physical installation The VC Strip can be installed in any orientation The most evenly matched optical characteristics when viewing an installation from the side at an angle are obtained when all VC Strip modules are oriented horizontally but unevenness will hardly be noticeable in vertical strips and then only when viewed from the side The backs of modules are marked with arrows and the word TOP Install all modules with the arrows facing the same
13. bove 8 Finally connect the 5 pin male XLR connector on the hybrid lead in cable to an RDM compliant DMX controller such as the Martin M1 or M PCTM In larger installations insert a DMX RDM Splitter such as the Martin 5 5 RDM Splitter P N 90758150 between the controller and the hybrid lead in cable if you need to split the DMX link into branches 9 When the DMX link 48 VDC power link and all VC Strips are connected and you are ready to set up and test the installation Connect the Tripix Power IP66 or external PSU to AC mains power as described in its user manual then connect the DMX controller to AC mains power and power the controller on You can now begin setup System installation 13 Hybrid extension DMX RDM Controller 48 VDC power T g DMX link DMX cable Hybrid DC power and data link l I l ripix Power IP66 or Tripix Power IP66 or I eneric 48 VDC PSU generic 48 VDC PSU L E E Hybrid lead in Hybrid lead in cable cable if needed 1 ld Hybrid to PCB adapter cable Hybrid PCB i to PCB cable Hybrid PCB i to PCB cable i See text for maximum number of of VC Strips per hybrid link cable ee Hybrid extension cable if needed i Wi Hybrid to PCB adapter cable Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Hybrid PCB l to PCB cable i See text for maximum number of of VC Strips per hybrid link Figure 9 DMX syst
14. can be installed from the P3 System Controller over the P3 data link See the P3 System Controller user manual for software installation instructions VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Troubleshooting Problem Control is lost and pressing control button causes VC Strip to show constant or flashing red status indication Probable cause s Error has occurred Remedy Check that system is correctly connected set up and running Hold control button pressed in until it turns blue then release to reboot VC Strip Restart P3 or DMX controller Product is completely dead No DC power to product Check 48 VDC power supply and cables Internal fault Disconnect from power Do not attempt repairs yourself Contact Martin Service or an authorized Martin service partner for assistance VC Strip does not display as intended Bad 48 VDC power transmission Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Bad data transmission Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Incorrect mapping or addressing of products Check product address and controller settings Product in installation is defective and is disturbing data transmission Substitute known good products one at a time until normal operation is regained Have faulty product serviced by Martin Service Table 6 Troub
15. ce ns EAR ena RU Aer uaa Pars REQUE E P N 90721040 See www martin com for latest information Construction Base ute ERRARE ERISQUE a raa Gd rias Black FR4 circuit board Protection rating ie bardear da ad uber Lt boc IP20 RoHS compliant Installation Orientation P Any Maximum number of VC Strip 16x1 25 modules per daisy chain 000 c eee eee eee 45 Maximum number of VC Strip 8x1 25 modules per daisy chain 0000 e eee eee 63 Mounting method Lis sce eg RR ERG NEE ERRARE RS Mounting holes in module Minimum clearance around front surface 10 mm 0 4 in Connections Power amp data Input seas asse a bane eee eee ed ad 4 pin Molex male PCB connector Power amp data thru pie spas ia pen ads e ree oa ep eee dob PES 4 pin Molex female PCB connector Electrical Nominal input voltage 48 VDC from Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 or external PSU Peak power consumption at full intensity full white 8 W 16x1 model 4 W 8x1 model Typical power consumption with typical video content 3 W 16x1 model 1 5 W 8x1 model Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary Power consumption figures include cable and assume a 50 m chain Thermal Son ED Convection Maximum ambient temperature Tamanx te 45 C 113 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta min 20 C 4 F Peak heat dissipation calculated at full intensi
16. connector on one VC Strip to the IN connector on the next VC Strip VC Strip connectors are shown in VC StripTM overview on page 7 Warning Each VC Strip hybrid link may contain up to the lower of these three limits either a maximum of forty five 45 VC Strip 16x1 modules ora maximum of thirty 30 VC Strip 16x1 modules when drawing DC power from a Martin Tripix Power IP66 PSU orthe maximum number of VC Strips that can be interconnected without exceeding the power rating of the PSU output used when drawing power from any other external 48 VDC PSU Hybrid to PCB adapter cable P N 11840158 To VC Strip daisy chain 4 pin male XLR PCB connector Figure 6 Power and DMX data input to a VC Strip daisy chain 4 See Figure 6 Connect a Martin hybrid to PCB adapter cable P N 11840158 to the first VC Strip of each hybrid link 5 Depending on the distance from each VC Strip daisy chain to the DMX controller and PSU extend the cable run by connecting a Martin 4 pin XLR hybrid extension cable to the Hybrid to PCB adapter cable so that you bring the hybrid link to the controller and PSU Extension cables are available from Martin in various lengths See Extension cables on page 26 12 VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide 6 Connecting to 48 VDC power depends on whether you are using a Martin Tripix Power IP66 PSU ora generic 48 VDC PSU such as the Mean Well SP 480 48 as a DC power source f you are using
17. cutting wheel cut the VC Strip along the dotted line at a cutting point 4 The end of the VC Strip without connectors cannot be re used Send it for electronic waste recycling 5 Clean up the cut edge with fine grit sandpaper Figure 3 Cutting a VC Strip VC Strip 8x1 modules cannot be shortened VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide If you add shortened modules to a chain of 16x1 VC Strip modules do not exceed the maximum limit of 45 interconnected modules However if you create a chain of VC Strip 16x1 modules in which a the modules in the chain have been shortened or if you create a chain of VC Strip 8x1 modules you can increase the maximum permitted number of interconnected modules slightly from the limit of 45 for standard 16x1 modules as shown in Table 1 Maximum number of modules in chain Number ot LEDS on ME stip modules provided that DC power output rating is not chain exceeded 16 45 14 50 12 57 10 63 8 63 Table 1 Maximum length of VC Strip chains Warning Table 1 gives the absolute maximum limit for the number of VC Strip modules that can be linked in a chain but lower limits apply if the Martin Tripix Power IP66 or another external PSU is used to supply the chain with DC power See the maximum limits listed under Protection from electric shock on page 4 Physical installation 9 system installation Warning Read Safety Information on page 4 of this manual carefully be
18. e of 10 mm 0 4 in around the front of the VC Strip Do not operate the VC Strip if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 45 C 113 F Do not modify the VC Strip in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Martin parts Use only accessories approved by Martin PROTECTION FROM INJURY When installing the VC Strip above ground level ensure that the installation hardware and supporting structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support In an overhead installation or where the VC Strip may cause injury if it falls block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing servicing or moving the VC Strip and as soon as work is completed check that all hardware and components are securely in place and fastened to supporting structures Safety Information 5 Introduction Thank you for selecting the Martin VC Strip This compact LED based display module is designed to integrate into a Martin P3 video system and can also be controlled using DMX The VC Strip combines flexibility and simplicity with high quality video display capabilities Used with or without a front diffuser multiple VC Strips can be combined in ways that give exceptional creative flexibility A hybrid power and data cabling system allows VC Strips to be daisy chained for easy setup and minimal cabling The VC Strip is an array of LEDs arranged in a line on a rigid module It
19. ec bbe die tr y EE e Ru 10 Installing a DMX controlled system liiis II 12 Connecting additional devices to a VC Strip chan 15 System SEU cs ertt etas ee ee 16 Setting up for P3 display 16 Setting up for DMX control llle hmm rre 16 Setting up shortened modules 18 USAGE VESPA e a n a e da 19 PI display ac ced o e Eit RU peel doit e CR E a wow tas ds 19 DMX control sao Ee Sg secto gene eM ie DEE EEN D ERU ee 19 Eocal control DUttons ssa seda cee ete MLS ja ED A ERG aed tie etd a EE EY es RUE c Ln iE dece 19 Service and Maintenance roer aan sos Da ee 22 GIG ADIN e DEE Ga de AE eee E ae NA Bs 22 Installing new sofiware sas cosines meu Meh oe Vis Dee Sd aes eee Vases 22 Troubleshooting Gs Sout bar anda tasa hae bie nae Meee ert aad et a coats 23 Specifications is a Area nta Gt Aegan b ubridederie ebe 24 Safety Information WARNING Read the safety precautions in this section before installing powering operating or servicing this product The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document MAMA Warning Warning Warning Warning Safety hazard Hazardous Fire hazard Refer to Risk of severe voltage Risk manual before injury or of severe or installing death lethal electric powering or shock servicing Warning Read this user manual before installing and operating the Martin VC Strip and keep this manual for future reference
20. em layout VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Connecting additional devices to a VC Strip chain Drawing off combined data and DC power from the end of a chain If you want to continue the hybrid link to carry 48 VDC power and a P3 video or DMX signal from the end of a VC Strip chain to other devices connect a Martin Hybrid Adapter Cable PCB to 4 pin female XLR P N 11840159 to the OUT connector of the last module in the chain Warning If you draw off DC power from the end of a VC Strip chain and connect additional devices respect the maximum safe power rating of the power source that you use to supply all the devices with DC power Calculate the power consumption of the VC Strip chain allowing 8 W per VC Strip 16x1 257 module and 4 W per VC Strip 8x1 25 module then add the power consumption of each device that you add to the end of the chain As soon as you reach 360 W or the maximum power rating of the device that you use to supply the chain with DC power if this rating is lower than 360 W you must stop adding devices and create a new chain that draws DC power from a new source Drawing off a DMX signal from the end of a chain If you want to continue the DMX link to carry a DMX signal from the end of a VC Strip chain to other devices connect a Martin Hybrid Adapter Cable PCB to 4 pin female XLR P N 11840159 and a Martin Data Output Thru Adapter Cable 4 pin male XLR to 5 pin female XLR P N 11840203 to the OUT connector
21. es that will exceed the maximum power rating of the PSU output used to supply that chain with power Allow 8 W per module in a chain of VC Strip 16x1 modules and 4 W per module in a chain of VC Strip 8x1 modules Each time you reach the maximum permitted number of VC Strip modules or the PSU output s maximum power rating if you reach that power rating first you must create a new chain of modules that is connected to a new 48 VDC power output Do not allow the total length of the cables used in a linked chain of VC Strip modules to exceed 50 m 164 ft from the 48 VDC power source Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 Martin Tripix Power IP66 or other external PSU to the last VC Strip at the end of the chain Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to be shut down and made impossible to reapply even accidentally during work on the installation Shut down power to the installation during service and when it is not in use Before applying power to the installation check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices Isolate the installation from power immediately if any product power cable or power plug is in any way damaged defective or wet or if it shows signs of overheating Do not expose the VC Strip to rain or moisture PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE Provide free airflow and a minimum clearanc
22. fore installing a VC Strip system Warning Connect the VC Strip only to the devices and using only the Martin cables specified in this manual Warning Do not exceed the maximum numbers of devices that can be connected and maximum cable lengths specified in this manual and the manuals of the other devices in the system Important The VC Strip is not designed to allow hot plugging Shut down power and data before connecting or disconnecting modules The VC Strip is designed to display either Martin P3 video or DMX controlled lighting effects It automatically recognizes and responds to either a Martin P3 or a DMX data signal The next sections explain how to create a VC Strip installation to display P3 video data or DMX controlled lighting effects Installing a P3 system 10 See Figure 5 for an overview of the elements and layout of a Martin P3 video display system To install a system that displays P3 video on VC Strips see the overview in Figure 5 and follow these directions 1 Make sure that no devices in the installation can be connected to AC mains power until all installation work is complete 2 Read Safety Information on page 4 and Electrostatic discharge precautions on page 6 3 Connect VC Strips together in daisy chained hybrid links using Martin hybrid PCB to PCB cables see VC Strip to VC Strip link cables on page 26 Connect each cable from the THRU connector of one VC Strip to the IN connector
23. hat you intend to connect to the VC Strip particularly the instructions warnings and limits that apply to system layout connections to other devices specified cables maximum cable lengths and maximum number of devices that can be connected Use only the cables specified by Martin for the devices concerned to interconnect them If the specified cables are not long enough for an intended cable run consult Martin for assistance in finding or creating a safe alternative cable 4 VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Respect the following safety limits Never connect more than forty five 45 VC Strip 16x1 modules or sixty three 63 VC Strip 8x1 modules in one linked chain If you supply VC Strip modules with DC power from a Martin P3 PowerPort 15007 do not create a linked chain that contains more than forty five 45 VC Strip 16x1 modules or sixty three 63 VC Strip 8x1 modules Do not connect more than one linked chain of VC Strips to one output from a P3 PowerPort 1500 If you supply VC Strip modules with DC power from a Martin Tripix Power IP66 do not create a linked chain that contains more than thirty 30 VC Strip 16x1 modules or forty two 42 VC Strip 8x1 modules Do not connect more than one linked chain of VC Strips to the DC power output of a Tripix Power IP66 If you supply VC Strip modules with DC power from a generic 48 VDC external PSU power supply unit do not create a linked chain of modul
24. ight Reboot the VC Strip Press and hold until LEDs 1 2 3 and 4 light Return the VC Strip to its default factory firmware Table 5 White models control button functions Using the VC Strip 21 Service and maintenance Warning Read Safety Information on page 4 before carrying out service on the VC Strip Warning Isolate the installation from AC mains power before servicing Warning Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified service technician Important Read Electrostatic discharge precautions on page 6 before carrying out service on the VC Strip Important Excessive dust buildup causes overheating and a risk of short circuits and will damage the product Damage caused by inadequate cleaning is not covered by the product warranty The user will need to clean the VC Strip periodically All other service operations on the VC Strip must be carried out by Martin Professional or its approved service agents Installation on site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global Service organization and its approved agents giving owners access to Martin s expertise and product knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product s lifetime Please contact your Martin supplier for details Cleaning Important Cleaning schedules vary greatly depending on the operating environment It is therefore
25. impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the VC Strip In extreme cases the product may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of operation Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include Use of smoke or fog machines High airflow rates near air conditioning vents for example Presence of cigarette smoke Airborne dust from stage effects building structures and fittings or the natural environment in outdoor locations for example If one or more of these factors is present inspect products soon after installing them to see whether cleaning is necessary Check again at frequent intervals This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation If in doubt consult your Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule Electrostatic discharges may cause damage Do not touch the VC Strip with fingers or a compressed air nozzle To clean the product use low pressure compressed air to gently remove dust and loose particles from the front and back of the product Avoid touching the product s conductive surfaces and electronic components Installing new software 22 It may be necessary to upload new software i e device firmware to the VC Strip if it appears to have a software related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version Software for Martin products is available from the Martin website The VC Strip software
26. lation can be controlled as groups of pixels or as individual pixels A group can consist of an entire installation any part of an installation or a single VC Strip module In grouped control all the LEDs in one group are controlled using the same DMX channels three channels for RGB products and one channel for WW MW and CW products e f VC Strips are set up for individual pixel control each of the 16 LEDs on a module is controlled by its own DMX channels A VC Strip installation uses the number of DMX channels required by the group or pixel three channels for RGB and one channel for WW MW or CW multiplied by the total number of groups or pixels in the installation For example an installation with fifty RGB modules will require 3 DMX channels if the entire installation is controlled as one group e 3 channels x 10 groups 30 DMX channels if the installation is divided into ten groups that are controlled individually 3 channels x 50 modules 150 DMX channels if each of the fifty modules is controlled as an individual group and 3 channels x 50 modules x 16 pixels 2400 DMX channels if each of the 800 pixels is controlled individually in this example five DMX universes will be required because one DMX universe has 512 channels Individual and grouped control can be mixed freely in an installation For example some VC Strip modules can be set up for individual pixel control other modules can be set up for individual mod
27. leshooting Troubleshooting 23 opecifications 24 Physical VC Strip 16x1 257 Lengt 2 gas ge a rad ev bala cae UE ERA ERG MURUS RS ERE SE 399 mm 15 7 in WIG EE 20 mm 0 8 in Height socio Da A A e A cds 18 mm 0 7 in lans 43 g 1 5 oz VC Strip 8x1 257 Length sires ent A eI DV EVE 199 mm 7 9 in Net a d ants tea ieee Bee oe ee Geared Sie ea eels URGE 20 mm 0 8 in A A eer ok De eh oO ales He ele eee dis 18 mm 0 7 in Weight cuui VR Bacon ee PANEL hae aA RUE dee AOA c Rc PAD CEE e dE 26 g 0 9 oz Control and programming Control options Martin P3 System Controller via Martin P3 PowerPort 15007 or DMX Protocol detection musa apura ERES De EE AE SE Beet hea pau iG RGDRGIEA ROGER Wale IRURE AUR Automatic Control MOdeS erte Deco uen s m erdt Se iG E Des Calibrated and raw pixel and module DMX channels RGB Pixel mode 48 16x1 model 24 8x1 model DMX channels RGB Module model 3 all models DMX channels WW MW and CW Pixel mode 16 16x1 model 8 8x1 model DMX channels WW MW and CW Module model 1 all models Setting and addressing 0 0 0c eee eeee P3 System controller or RDM compliant controller Control resolution llle eese 16 bit P3 or 8 bit DMX control of each color Color and intensity calibration llis RII III Pixel level Video signal compliance sls Martin P3 proprietary protocol DMX compliance sseseeseeeee e
28. lication open the RDM View window and click on Scan to display a list of the elements in the installation Click in the Address box for each VC Strip module and enter the desired DMX address then press the Enter key to store the DMX address for that module Remember that modules with identical addresses will receive the same instructions When working with more than one DMX universe click in the Universe box for each VC Strip module enter the desired DMX universe number then press the Enter key to store the DMX universe for that module Setting modules to grouped or pixel control modes In pixel mode the 16 LEDs on a module are controlled individually In module mode All the LEDs on one module are controlled as one group To set a VC Strip module to pixel or module mode calibrated or raw using M PC open the RDM View window and click on Scan to display a list of the elements in the installation Select the module in the list then click on the Properties button at the bottom of the screen to open the Properties window for that module Select from Pixel mode calibrated Module mode calibrated Pixel mode raw Module mode raw Calibrated and raw modes See the section on setting control modes above In calibrated mode color and intensity levels are evenly matched in different LEDs and different modules but maximum output is slightly reduced In raw mode LEDs give maximum possible output but color and intensity le
29. mm 39 4 in lisse eese P N 11840157 Extension cables Hybrid 4 pin XLR Extension Cable 1mG3mn P N 11821016 Hybrid 4 pin XLR Extension Cable 2 5 m 8 2 ft eese P N 11821017 Hybrid 4 pin XLR Extension Cable 5 m 16 4 ft 0 0 eee P N 11821018 Hybrid 4 pin XLR Extension Cable 10 m 32 8 ft 2 0 2 eee P N 11821019 Hybrid 4 pin XLR Extension Cable 25 m 82 0 ft 2 0 eee P N 11821015 Output throughput cables Hybrid Output Thru Cable PCB to 4 pin female XLR 0 25 m 0 8 ft P N 11840159 Data Output Thru Cable 4 pin male XLR to 5 pin female XLR 0 25 m 0 8 ft P N 11840203 Hybrid cables carry both DC power and data over separate conductors Related Items Martin P3 PowerPort 1007 P N 90721040 Martin P3 100 System Controller a an aasan aaaea P N 90721010 Martin P3 200 System Controller a an aana aeaaaee P N 90721020 Martin P3 PC System Controller 0 0 0 0 cece eens P N 90721030 Martin Tripix Power IP66 Power Supply Un P N 90760330 See www martin com for latest information Ordering information VG Strip 16x1 25TM HGB o elo pub ber Rep rara ee Pee eed elt RED ad P N 90357290 VG Strip 16x1 257M WW oc ta dae EURO NIE ed VE e la P N 90357280 VG Strip 16x17 25M MW eh sepe dE kg OH P N 90357310 VG Strip Text 25 CW EE P N 90357300 VG Strip 8x125 ROB eo pepe Meee be eee pra A P N 90357320 VG Strip 8X1 25T7M WW a ia a Mag ed ee E E RD A P N 90
30. not receiving valid Rd DMX controller to use the DMX data stream P E es Constant Running normally in DMX mode None Table 3 White models status information Testing rebooting and returning to defaults The tables below list the functions of the control button on each VC Strip module Test patterns are stored in onboard memory This lets you test the LEDs without an external controller but test patterns can also be called up on P3 system controllers and the P3 PowerPort 1500 VC Strip RGB Button action Function Short press The first press displays status as shown in Table 2 for a few seconds The next presses display the following test patterns on the LEDs one short press scrolls to next pattern Calibrated white Full red Full green Full blue Scrolling gradient Press and hold until LEDs 1 4 light blue Reboot the VC Strip Press and hold until LEDs 1 4 light white Return the VC Strip to its default factory firmware VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Table 4 RGB models control button functions VC Strip CW MW and WW Button action Function Short press The first press displays status as shown in Table 3 for a few seconds The next presses display the following test patterns on the LEDs one short press scrolls to next pattern Calibrated white 10096 White 33 White 33 White 33 Scrolling gradient Press and hold until LEDs 1 and 3 l
31. offers the following features 25 mm pixel pitch center to center LED distance Individually controllable pixels 4000 nits brightness calibrated mode High quality 16 bit per color image processing technology Pixel level brightness and color calibration for optimal image quality e P3 and DMX control with automatic protocol detection Intuitive pixel mapping and addressing using a Martin P3 system controller Single hybrid cable for power and data input and throughput External power and data processor Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 and simple cabling system The VC Strip is available in eight models Two lengths are available e VC Strip 16x1 25 with 16 LEDs per module e VC Strip 8x1 25 with 8 LEDs per module and each length is available in RGB warm white WW medium white MW and cool white CW models Martin user documentation is supplied with products and available for download from the Martin website at http www martin com where you can also find the latest specifications firmware updates and support information for all Martin products Martin welcomes input from users Comments or suggestions regarding this manual can be e mailed to service O martin dk or posted to Technical Documentation Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Electrostatic discharge precautions Important Components on the VC Strip are sensitive to damage by ESD electrostatic disch
32. rid DC power and data link P3 System Controller 7 If required continue the P3 video data link in a daisy chain by connecting the P3 data throughput of one P3 PowerPort 1500 to the P3 data input of the next P3 PowerPort 1500 as described in the product s user manual When the P3 link and all VC Strips are connected and you are ready to set up and test the installation e Connect the P3 PowerPort 1500 to AC mains power at 100 240 V 50 60 Hz as described in the P3 PowerPort 15007 user manual then connect the Martin P3 system controller to AC mains power and power the controller on AC mains power P3video data link Ethernet cable a AC mains AC mains l power power l P3 PowerPort P3 PowerPort 1500 1500 ce Pri III QU m Max 4 chains per E E Ne amp l P3 PowerPort 1500 l l Co ee p becs z eden DEE Q i SS X pid bes peo eee Hybrid PCB Hybrid PCB to PCB cable to PCB cable fo AR Max 45 VC Strip 16x1 modules total per hybrid link Figure 5 P3 system layout System installation 11 Installing a DMX controlled system See Figure 9 for an overview of the elements and layout of a DMX controlled lighting effect system The DMX link requires DMX cable It can be maximum 300 m 1000 ft in length but this can be extended using an RDM compliant amplifier splitter such as the Martin RDM 5 5 Splitter P N 90758150 The link must run in
33. ty full white 16x1 model 28 BTU hr DEEN 8x1 model 14 BTU hr bs a e 16x1 model 11 BTU hr zu pin KE LL him Quel Uh do 8x1 model 5 5 BTU hr Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary Approvals EU Sale EE EN 60950 1 EU EMC ccoo ERE ISTE EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 EN 55022 C C EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 US safety pending 0 cece eee UL 60950 1 US EMC pending FCC Part 15 Class A Canadian safety pending ee eee eee CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Canadian EMC pending lisse eee eee eee ICES 003 Class A Australia NZ se vas ss asa dass as Rei qune te aes C Tick N4241 Specifications 25 Accessories VC Grid and VC Strip Mounting Frames set of 10 P N 91611370 Input cables Hybrid Input Cable 4 pin male XLR to PCB connector 0 25 m 0 8 ft P N 11840158 Hybrid DC Lead in Cable 5 pin male XLR two cable tails to 4 pin female XLR 0 25 m 0 8 ft P N 11840171 Hybrid DC Lead in Cable 5 pin male XLR Tripix Power IP66 to 4 pin female XLR 0 25 m 0 8 ft P N 11840194 VC Strip to VC Strip link cables Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 200 mm 7 9 in 2 2 00 cee P N 11840160 Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 400 mm pm P N 11840161 Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 600 mm 23 6 in eese P N 11840162 Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 800 mm Gibml eere P N 11840163 Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 1000
34. ule control and other modules can be put into groups for grouped control of multiple modules DMX addresses The system must be set up so that each individually controlled group or pixel receives instructions from the DMX controller on its own DMX channels The DMX address also known as the control address or start channel is the first of these channels If a unit uses more than one channel it uses the DMX address channel and the channels immediately above it For example one VC Strip RGB module controlled as one group and set to DMX address 1 will use DMX channels 1 3 Channel 4 will be available for use as a DMX address for the next device VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide If a VC Strip module is set to individual pixel control see Setting modules to grouped or pixel control modes on page 18 LEDs are given DMX addresses using a left to right numbering system For example if one VC Strip RGB module is set to pixel control and set to DMX address 1 each of the 16 LEDs will use 3 channels and the module will use DMX channels 1 48 Channel 1 3 for the first pixel channels 4 6 for the next pixel etc until it reaches channels 46 48 for the last pixel Channel 49 will be available for use as a DMX address for the next device If a VC Strip module is set to module control see Setting modules to grouped or pixel control modes on page 18 it can be controlled as an individual module or assigned to a group of modules
35. vels may be slightly uneven in different LEDs and different modules up shortened modules Any VC Strip that has been shortened by cutting the module will communicate the number of LEDs it contains to the P3 or RDM controller so that its 14 12 10 or 8 pixels can be controlled correctly VC Strip Safety and Installation Guide Using the VC Strip Warning Before applying power to the VC Strip e Carefully review the safety information starting on page 4 e Check that the installation is safe and secure Do not use the VC Strip if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F or falls below 20 C 4 F P3 display The VC Strip will display video from all common video sources that is processed and sent via a Martin P3 controller See the P3 controller documentation for details DMX control The VC Strip will display effects controlled by DMX An RDM compatible controller is strongly recommended as RDM allows two way communication See the DMX RDM controller documentation for details Local control button The small control button on the back of the VC Strip see Figure 1 on page 7 lets you display the product s status test the LEDs and reset the VC Strip Status display To display a VC Strip module s status press the control button once LEDs 1 4 will give one of the indications listed in the tables below for a few seconds VC Strip RGB Color Output Indication Action required Blua Constant
36. way When installing horizontally install all modules with the arrows pointing upwards and the TOP marking at the upper edge of the modules Allow free airflow around the product and at least 10 mm 0 4 in of clearance around the LEDs on the front surface To maintain 25 mm pixel spacing across multiple VC Strip modules so that they form a seamless display surface install them with a 1 mm 0 04 in gap between ends and 5 mm 0 2 in gap between sides of modules Figure 2 Mounting holes See Figure 2 The VC Strip can be fastened to a surface or structure by installing pillar bolts using any two of the mounting holes arrowed Important Read Electrostatic discharge precautions on page 6 before installing the VC Strip Shortening 16x1 modules It is possible to shorten a VC Strip 16x1 module by cutting it at one of four possible cutting points see D in Figure 1 leaving the module with 8 10 12 or 14 LEDs Modules shortened in this way will communicate their length when they identify themselves to a P3 or RDM controller To cut a VC Strip 16x1 module 1 Ensure that the VC Strip is isolated from power and data 2 Read Electrostatic discharge precautions on page 6 Do not damage e components or printed circuits BB_U12 RZ nz mai BB C1 BB ban BB R2L BB Rj BB BB R28 Ce na2 BB RS8 3 See Figure 3 Using a small rotary cutting tool Dremel or similar with a fine tooth
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