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1. 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta mm 0 C 32 F Typical total heat dissipation with typical video content calculated 345 BTU hr per panel Approvals ENN ere isa Rae deals ta 4 E e de sa EN 60950 1 SST EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 US salely DENGING EE ANSI UL 60950 1 Canadian safety pending cece eee ee eee CAN CSA 60950 1 03 Included Items EC 20 Video Panels P N 90354230 1 x EC 20 LED Video Panel without packaging EC 20 Flightcases P N 91515008 1 x Flightcase with space for 8 x EC 20 panels empty 1 x EC 20 Installation amp Safety Guide Headers EC Series Single Header in cardboard box P N 90354240 1 x EC 20 Header with hard wired power cable 1 x 5 0 m 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cable with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors 1 x EC Series Header Installation amp Safety Guide EC Series Double Header P N 90354250 2 x EC 20 Headers with hard wired power cables assembled in Double Header Connection Bracket 1 x Header joining set 2 x joining plates and 16 x M12 bolts 2x 5 0 m 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cables with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors 1 x EC Series Header Installation amp Safety Guide Specifications 27 EC Series Triple Header box P N 90354260 3 x EC 20 Headers with hard wired power cables assembled in Triple Header Connection Bracket 1 x Header joining set 2 x joining plates and 16 x M12 bolts 3 x 5 0 m 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cables w2. Method 3 Suspending groups of columns 2 or 3 panels wide WARNING Use minimum two eyebolts and minimum two suspension points per Header when suspending one independent group 2 or 3 panels wide Martin Double and Triple Headers are supplied in flightcases with Header Connection Brackets installed see Figure 6 If using Martin EC Series Double or Triple Headers to suspend independent groups of columns 2 or 3 panels wide from steel cables chains or a hoist 1 Check that the Header Connection Bracket is firmly fastened to the Headers using the M12 bolts supplied Do not use any other bolts than those supplied by Martin for this purpose 2 Attach a steel cable chain or hoist that is certified for the weight it will support to each of the two eyebolts in the tops of Double Headers or the two outer eyebolts in Triple Headers and use these to suspend the group 3 Add panels as described in Suspending EC Series panels from Headers and other panels on page 12 Figure 6 Header Connection Bracket Double Header illustrated Method 4 Suspending groups of columns 4 or more panels wide WARNING Use minimum one eyebolt and minimum one suspension point per Header if two or more Double or Triple Headers are fastened together side by side in a group four or more panels wide If using Martin EC Series Double or Triple Headers fastened together with Joining Plates to suspend groups four or more panels wide from steel cables c
3. 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cables with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors on both ends e 1x EC Series Header Installation A Safety Guide The Flightcase for 1 x EC Series Double Header P N 91515006 must be ordered separately at the same time as you order headers and offers quality protection for two Single Headers or one Double Header plus all accessories The EC Series Triple Header P N 90354260 is supplied as one assembled unit in a separately ordered flightcase It contains e 3x EC Series Headers P N 90354220 each with hard wired power cable and eyebolt installed e 1x EC Series Header Connection Bracket three panels wide installed e 2x EC Series Bracket Joining Plate e 22 x bolt M12x20 e 3x 5 0 m 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cables with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors on both ends e 1x EC Series Header Installation A Safety Guide The Flightcase for 1 x EC Series Triple Header P N 91515007 must be ordered separately at the same time as you order headers and offers quality protection for three Single Headers or one Triple Header plus all accessories Curving Kit EC Series Curving Kits P N 90354270 are supplied in a cardboard box Components can be stored in an EC 20 8 unit Flightcase Each Kit contains e 50 x EC Series Curving Plate Locking Thumbwheels e 50 x locknuts for thumbwheels e 25 x EC Series Curving Plates Bananas e 1x EC Series Curving Kit Installation amp Safety Guide Using for the first time Before app
4. Refer to Hazardous Hotsurface Do Fire hazard Emission Risk of severe manual before voltage Risk of not touch hazardous to injury or death installing lethal or severe eyesight powering or electric shock servicing This product is for professional use only It is not for household use This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards electric shock and falls Read this manual before installing powering or servicing this product follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the product If you have questions about how to operate the panel 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 product to AC mains power within the range 200 240 V nominal at 50 or 60 Hz only Disconnect the entire installation from power and ensure that power cannot be reconnected even accidentally before carrying out any installation or maintenance work Double pole neutral fusing is used If the installation is not completely disconnected from power parts may remain live even if one of the two mains fuses has blown e Disconnect the product from power when not in use e Always ground earth the product electrically e Use only a source of power that complies with local building and electrical codes Power distribution circuits must be
5. RV wees vs 16 bits per color Resolution one panel 0 ee ee eee eee eee eens 24 x 36 pixels Pixels Der Dalia e a eek eet A A TA IS ei Bali 864 EC 20 user manual Construction ll AAA II O E O E Aluminum LED modules ee LEE 18 Ee ar eo ii a eo ed rea losa rica Matt black aja AAA A O heeds IP65 NEMA A Installation A ee Ae Single panel any orientation multiple panels vertical Max suspended in one column Max sixteen panels hung vertically per single column PAN WIMCHOCKING EE Quick lock handles Connections Video display panels FOWerin DOWer REENEN ei new ied ede he E de Cee ke eege ce Integral BEE in Fo data TOUR E Ate ane cet ate A eee Integral Headers Keel E EEN Hard wired cable tail with IP67 cable gland Podata A gg Jade Accepts an IP67 rated Amphenol RJF RB 6 Ethernet cable connector POWER INTO OM Suma enn e io era stad tetera etre a dd ew tc E ears Integral A a dare cb a ER Integral Electrical PG TOW CN ett at sd end ch ater Scot AE he ae nett Tob Bas Beate eae eae eee 200 240 V nominal 50 60 Hz FOWer SUD DIY LING ree Uh acne wh ania ag Bk Integrated auto sensing multi voltage WEE Double pole neutral fusing 2 x 3 15 AT Peak power consumption approx at full intensity full white 270 W per panel Typical power consumption with typical video content 100 W per panel Thermal E A NA Ee DEE Ek Convection Maximum ambient temperature T max full intensity full white
6. an ITE Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Unpacking Panels and panel flightcases The EC 20 panel calibrated P N 90354230 is ordered in multiples as a single item It is supplied in a flightcase that has space for up to 8 panels but note that panels and flightcases must be ordered separately The Flightcase 8 x EC 20 video panels P N 91515008 contains e Up to 8 EC 20 panels must be ordered as separate items e EC Series Installation amp Safety Guide P N 35000238 No cables are supplied in the flightcase because panels plug into each other but there is space for storing cables curving hardware etc Headers and Header flightcases The EC Series Single Header in a cardboard box P N 90354240 contains e 1x EC Series Header P N 90354220 with hard wired power cable and eyebolt installed e 1x 5 0 m 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cable with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors on both ends e 1x EC Series Header Installation A Safety Guide The EC Series Double Header P N 90354250 is supplied as one assembled unit in a separately ordered flightcase It contains e 2x EC Series Headers P N 90354220 each with hard wired power cable and eyebolt installed e 1 x EC Series Header Connection Bracket two panels wide installed e 2x EC Series Bracket Joining Plate 6 EC 20 user manual e 20 x bolt M12x20 e 2x 5 0 m
7. calculating the current headroom required on AC mains power distribution circuits for an EC 20 installation Power connections Power input The EC 20 Header is supplied with a 1 m 3 ft 3 in hard wired power input cable see A in Figure 2 on page 8 Protect this cable from rain If necessary lengthen with an appropriate cable according to local building and electrical codes Power is relayed from a Header to a panel via the output socket this is the same socket as the throughput socket of a Panel AC power 17 18 Panel interconnection Power input and throughput connectors on EC 20 panels are integral and engage automatically when panels are installed in columns see Figure 9 on page 12 Power is supplied to columns of panels via the Header power input cable see A in Figure 2 on page 8 Power is relayed from the Header to the first EC 20 panel and then from one panel to the next via power throughput connectors see A B and C in Figure 17 and input connectors see E G and H in Figure 17 A _ Power data Power data input connectors throughput connectors Figure 17 Power and data connectors Do not power panels on or off by inserting or removing live power connectors or plugs as this will cause arcing at the connector contacts that may damage devices and connectors Power plugs and power outlet sockets A power plug can be installed on the Header s power input cable to make it easier to connect panels to AC mains
8. indicator LED The RGB status LED at the bottom the spine gives an indication of panel status This LED indicates the following states Color Output Indication Action required Blue Constant ail See up or writing to ere for normal operation ped Constant SET a Red Flashing Ge controller E a system controller to the Green Flashing Bes 8 SE controller is present O EE controller to Greci Conan hall system controller is using None Table 2 RGB status LED Resetting and rebooting panels If it becomes necessary to reset an EC 20 panel it is possible to force a normal reboot which causes the panel to reset and start up as it normally would when power is applied or a factory reboot which causes the panel to start up the original factory programmed firmware The factory reboot is a fail safe way to ensure the panel can be started up if there is a problem with the most recently uploaded firmware It should not be required during normal operation Normal reboot Press the test reset button for approx 3 seconds until the status LED lights blue Release the button The panel will boot normally as though power has just been applied Factory reboot Press the test reset button for approx 8 seconds until the status LED lights white Release the button The panel will then boot using the original factory programmed firmware Note that performing a factory reboot will only cause the panel to boot the factory firmware onc
9. 2 or L2 for connection to another of the three phases in the system Table 1 gives details of standard wiring color codes and common pin identification symbols If you have any doubts about proper installation consult a qualified electrician Pin single phase Pin 3 phase Wire color EU Wire color US system system Symbol blue white neutral N brown black live L yellow green green ground earth ground earth D or Table 1 Wire colors and pin identification Inrush current Inrush current peaks are unlikely to occur at exactly the same time in multiple panel installations and only have a duration of a few microseconds but bear in mind that inrush current when powering on may cause unintentional tripping of circuit breakers especially if these have low resistance to momentary current peaks Fuses WARNING Fuses are not user replaceable and must be replaced by Martin or its authorized service agents WARNING Double pole neutral fusing Each EC 20 panel is protected by two 3 15 amp slow blow mains fuses The breaking capacity is 1500 A 250 V Fuses are not user replaceable Contact Martin for service if you suspect that a fuse has blown AC power 19 P3 communication link EC 20 series panels communicate using the Martin P3 signal format Ethernet Martin TV P3 Protocol The P3 signal contains both video data and command signals The Header has an integral data input tail and throughput connector and
10. 9 Any panel connectors that are not being used must be sealed with the supplied rubber caps arrowed at all times The system is now ready for power to be applied Set up the panels to display video as described in the P3 100 user manual P3 communication link 21 Monitoring status and testing This section covers the needs of the installer and technician only lt explains the options available for testing and resetting EC 20 panels but it does not explain how to position panels in the video image or video display options For details of these see the P3 100 System Controller user documentation supplied with the P3 100 or available for download from www martin com When repacking panels in a Martin flightcase after operation follow the instructions in the flightcase see Transporting EC 20 panels on page 7 Status indicator and test reset button 22 See Figure 20 Status can be checked panels can be tested and panels can be reset without a P3 100 System Controller using the test reset button and status indicator LED on the back of the panel Testing LEDs and panels Press the test reset button once briefly The panel will display a test pattern so that you can check for correct LED operation Press the test reset button once briefly again to display the next test pattern in the test sequence Continue until all test patterns have been displayed Figure 20 Test reset button and status indicator LED RGB status
11. C 20 panels with P3 100 OUTPUT e en EE Any within 500 K pixel limit Typical system latenty EE DVI none analog 1 frame Maximum system latency 2 0 0 cc eee eee eee DVI 1 frame analog 3 frames DVI VIGGO Putos A aa Up to 1280 x 1024 50 60 75 Hz Analog video input Composite component and S video PAL NTSC and SECAM E A O EEN Yes integrated in P3 100 processor Image rotation n nanana aaa oh dates O45 Get hates Oe dentate kore Leta Yes integrated in P3 100 processor A A E Yes integrated in P3 100 processor De interlaCing seese oa ia ee ee eee eens Yes integrated in P3 100 processor Gamma curve selection and adjustment n n nananana anann Yes integrated in P3 100 processor Real time panel content remapping n asnan eaaa ae Yes integrated in P3 100 processor P3 Signal Protocol SE a a a EE Gigabit Ethernet Proloco EEN Proprietary Martin P3 MOLDING e VE Yes electrically insulated at all connections Cable VDE esa re ee ge Cat 5e or better STP Cable length Up to 100 m 328 ft between any 2 devices extendable with Ethernet switch Max number of panels per chan 16 extendable with Ethernet switch Latency between first and last panel 2 0 ee eee eens None Photometric Data Brightness Calibrated s lt us20c 4Ss660svad its a ec has 4000 Nit candela per square meter Pitch pixel center to center n nnna cc ee eee een eee 20 mm 0 8 in REEL 22x33 bb iso wend amp
12. EC 20 panels have integral P3 data input and throughput connectors see D and F in Figure 17 on page 18 P3 data is therefore connected automatically when panels are fastened together in a vertical column Cable and connector types Use good quality CAT 5e or better STP shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable for the P3 link to the Header RJ 45 connectors should be shielded type with the shield around the connector terminals electrically connected to the cable shield The Ethernet socket on the Header is mounted in an Amphenol IP67 rated reverse bayonet mount housing RJ 45 plugs installed in Amphenol RJF RB 6 housings as supplied with the Headers or in an indoor environment non IP rated standard RJ 45 Ethernet connectors and patch cables may be used as connectors on the link All unused connectors must be sealed with their supplied rubber caps at all times Suitable IP67 rated and non IP rated patch cables in various lengths and suitable connector housings are available from Martin see Accessories on page 28 Planning the P3 link Important 20 Figure 19 on page 21 shows an example of P3 system layout Media source P3 100 controllers accept the following video signal types e Composite video CVBS e S video e Component video e DVI D If you intend to use a media server we recommend the use of a product from the Martin Maxedia series Maxedia products offer fast processors advanced features DVI output an
13. EC Series LED Video Panel D and EC Series Headers Installation and Safety Manual Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters ll 720 770 H Jl H Il ll I v OH E AAA gt Y LN O SH eidi E A LE SS 830 895 2010 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 manual The Martin logo the Martin name and all other trademarks 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 35000238 Rev D 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 manual AAA AAA WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Safety hazard
14. RNING The safety of the installation is the responsibility of the installer Read Safety Information on page 3 before creating an installation or connecting an EC 20 panel to AC mains power Disconnect the entire installation from power before carrying out installation work WARNING Connect to 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz mains power only WARNING A maximum of sixteen EC 20 panels in total may be interconnected using power input and throughput connectors to form one chain that draws power via the first panel s input connector If you do not respect these limits you will overload cables and components and create a serious safety hazard If you reach the maximum permitted number of interconnected panels in one chain and want to supply more panels with power you must create a new chain that draws power from a separate power outlet WARNING For protection from electric shock the panel must be grounded earthed Power distribution circuits must be fitted with a current overload fuse or circuit breaker with a maximum rated current of 40A for European region and with a maximum rated current of 32A for North American region and ground fault earth fault protection of high breaking capacity 21500 A WARNING EC 20 panels do not have a power on off switch They are powered on as soon as mains power is applied to the power input connector and remain powered on until mains power is shut down at source or disconnected The external power switch or power o
15. ce tested and serviced by Martin service technician or supplier Ensure free airflow around spine Clean spine Check that ambient temperature does not exceed max permitted level Contact Martin for service Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Have faulty panel or device tested and serviced by Martin service technician or supplier Check module Replace LED module 25 Specifications 26 Physical EC 20 Video display panel A OO AN 480 mm 18 9 in Depas 54 0 a AS do eee ee dos A 100 mm 3 9 in A EE 720 mm 28 3 in Welles cis tana rider pora ae 10 3 kg 22 7 Ibs EC 20 Single Header WII A A ai is 480 mm 18 7 in A NS 85 mm 3 4 in HIM Ns e EI RSE RN ES Ea oes 120 mm 4 7 in Welt EE 4 7 kg 10 4 lbs EC 20 Double Header A A NS 960 mm 37 8 in LN A A E rom ep Ceo E E E nt ese ee 100 mm 3 9 in A e E E E a a E E a 130 mm 5 2 in Vue LEE 15 4 kg 34 lbs EC 20 Triple Header WII presi A a ras 1440 mm 56 7 in I ty Perera Reise ere tae rate ime Ser ean eer mes Oo eR ar a ne ee er ORE eR re eae eee 100 mm 3 9 in e LEE 130 mm 5 2 in A A EE E E Ee ee 23 1 kg 51 Ibs Control User Interface Strada ik eet AI A da RGB LED Testing and reset option Button Video Processing Video signal processor 000 ee eee External P3 100 System Controller one per system Processor Capacity 0 cc ee eee 500 000 pixels 578 E
16. d an intuitive user interface P3 link requirements in large installations A single P3 100 system controller can drive up to 500 000 pixels corresponding to maximum of 578 EC 20 panels provided that Ethernet switches are used to split and or amplify the P3 signal as described in this section If an installation consists of more panels it can be split into two and two P3 100 controllers used in tandem Using Ethernet switches to split the link into chains See Figure 19 If the EC 20 installation consists of more than one column of panels you must first run the P3 signal output from the P3 100 System Controller to a 1 GB Ethernet switch then use the outputs from the Ethernet switch to send the P3 signal to each column of panels Using Ethernet switches to extend the link See Figure 19 The maximum permitted cable length between any two devices on the P3 link before a signal amplifier is required is 100 m 828 ft if good quality Ethernet cable is used for the link A 1 GB Ethernet switch on the P3 link is an ideal signal amplifier If the P3 link will exceed the 100 m cable length limit at any point in the installation insert an Ethernet switch to boost the signal If necessary more switches can be added each time the link reaches the 100 m limit Figure 19 shows the 1 GB Ethernet switch inserted between two panels on the P3 link as an example only the switch can be inserted in any position on the link where the cable length between any
17. dered separately P N 91515008 Martin EC Series Single Header in cardboard box P N 90354240 Martin EC Series Double Header supplied in separately ordered flightcase P N 90354250 Flightcase for 1 x EC Series Double Header or 2 X Single Headers Headers must be ordered separately P N 91515006 Martin EC Series Triple Header supplied in separately ordered flightcase P N 90354260 Flightcase for 1 x EC Series Triple Header or 3 x Single Headers Headers must be ordered separately P N 91515007 Martin P3 100 System Controller 2 0 0 ce eens P N 90721010 All EC Series and P3 system controller user documentation is also available for download free of charge from the Product Support area at www martin com Specifications subject to change without notice 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 28 EC 20 user manual r Martin www martin com e Olof Palmes All 18 e 8200 Aarhus N e Denmark Tel 45 8740 0000 e Fax 45 8740 0010
18. e At the next power cycle or reset a normal reboot will be carried out EC 20 user manual Service and maintenance WARNING Disconnect the panel from power or isolate the entire distribution circuit from power and ensure that all unused connectors are sealed with the supplied rubber caps before cleaning WARNING Refer any service operation not described below to a service technician approved by Martin Professional Removing any cover may cause a safety risk or unsatisfactory performance and will invalidate the product warranty Important If you need to place EC 20 panels LED side down place them on a soft flat surface only The user will need to carry out periodic cleaning it is possible for the user to update the EC 20 firmware from the P3 100 System Controller and the user may replace LED modules All other service operations 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 This type of partnership will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product s lifetime Please contact your Martin supplier for details It is Martin policy to apply the strictest possible calibration procedures and use the best quality materials available to ensure optimum performance and the longest pos
19. els LED side down unless for service and on a soft flat surface LED blocks that fit the left and right hand side of the EC 20 are different The EC 20 video panel uses a modular block LED system with 48 LEDs per module that allow modules to be removed and replaced for artistic or repair purposes Modules are hot pluggable so they can be replaced in a a matter of seconds in the middle of a show even if power is applied and a P3 signal is present LED blocks are supplied complete with a new O ring on the connector Blocks are supplied as either Left or Right as viewed from the front audience side units Blocks are marked LEFT or RIGHT to identify them Service and maintenance 23 24 To replace an LED block 1 Use a 2 5 mm Allen key to loosen the three captive screws on the existing LED block Loosen screws a little at a time moving frequently from screw to screw to release the block evenly without stressing it Pull the module forwards to remove it from the panel Place the new LED block into position on the panel Tighten the three screws gradually moving each screw a little at a time and moving frequently from screw to screw to fasten the block in place evenly EC 20 user manual Figure 21 Replacing an LED block Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause s Remedy Panel is completely dead One or more panels displays video incorrectly or does not display video at all All panels and o
20. fitted with a current overload fuse or circuit breaker with a maximum rated current of 40 A for European region and with a maximum rated current of 32 A for North American region and ground fault earth fault protection of high breaking capacity 21500 A Connect the Header to power using only the cables supplied by Martin for this product e Protect power cables from water and rain Connect the Header to power using only 32 amp rated industrial Type B power plugs and socket outlets that comply with IEC 60309 or a comparable national standard and provide an electrical connection to ground protective earth e External power switches or socket outlets used to supply Headers with power must be located near the product and easily accessible so that the product can easily be disconnected from power e Do not connect any other device than EC 20 panels to the power throughput connector in the base of the product e Connect no more than sixteen EC 20 panels in total to power in one chain using the power throughput connectors in the base of the product Safety Information 3 Gr E Before using the product check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices Do not use the product if the power cable or a power plug is in any way damaged defective or showing signs of overheating Do not attempt to open any cover Refer any service operation not desc
21. hains or a hoist 1 See Figure 7 Fasten Double or Triple Header to each other using two Joining Plates one on the top and one on the front surfaces of the Headers securing each plate with eight of the 8 mm Allen M12 bolts supplied with each Header i e sixteen bolts in total Do not use any other bolts than the ones supplied by Martin for this purpose 2 Attach a steel cable chain or hoist that is approved for the weight it will support to at least one panel eyebolt per Double or Triple Header and use these to suspend the group of panels Figure 7 Joining Plates for Header Connection Brackets 3 Add panels as described in Suspending EC Series panels from Headers and other panels on page 12 Physical installation 11 Suspending EC Series panels from Headers and other panels The procedure for fastening an EC Series video panel to an EC Series Header or another EC Series panel above it is the same 1 Remove all rubber connector covers and store them safely for re use 2 Check that the locking handles A are in the fully open position as shown in Figure 8 te h r 4 a a z d J 4 d g e e ef 5 L Kess e a e Ze Ta m e ke l E A d e i D V rr A ma B i P ef a 7 lj a d ee Figure 8 Locking handles before installation cutaway view 3 See Figure 9 Lift the panel you are installing up to the Header or panel above so that the power and data connecto
22. ion around the locking posts D Figure 12 Close locking handles to lock hooks round locking posts cutaway view 7 Before adding panels remove the rubber connector cover from the bottom of the panel you have just 8 installed and store it safely for re use Continue hanging panels removing rubber connector covers inserting connectors and fastening the top of each panel to the bottom of the panel above as shown in Figure 8 Up to a maximum of sixteen panels in total may be suspended from one Header Check that the panel interconnection socket on the bottom of the lowest panel of each column is covered by its rubber connector cap 10 When taking down the installation isolate from power and remove panels one at a time starting at the bottom and working upwards Reinstall all rubber connector caps Side to side attachment Panels can be attached side to side in a flat or curved wall to eliminate any gaps in the video display Side by side attachment in a flat wall Do not use side by side attachments to support weight Use only the vertical attachments for weight bearing 1 Check that the weight of both panels is supported vertically See Figure 13 When two panels are alongside each other rotate both the two side to side locking handles B on one panel fully so that the two side to side locking hooks C engage in their posts in the other panel and lock the panels together Figure 13 Horizontal locking in a fla
23. ith IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors 1 x EC Series Header Installation amp Safety Guide Accessories EC Series Curving Installation Kit 50 x locking thumbwheels 50 locknuts 25 x bananas P N 90354270 1 5 m 4 9 ft Ethernet patch cable STP with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors P N 11840147 2 5 m 8 2 ft Ethernet patch cable STP with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors P N 11840148 5 0 m 16 4 ft Ethernet patch cable STP with IP67 rated RJ 45 connectors P N 11840152 30 m 98 4 ft Ethernet input cable STP Neutrik RJ 45 to Amphenol IP67 rated RJ 45 P N 11840145 Related Items Martin Maxedia Broadcast System media server with flightcase P N 90732550 Martin Maxedia Broadcast RM media server rackmount no case no I O box P N 90732590 Martin Maxedia PRO System media server with flightcase n nnana aana P N 90732520 Martin Maxedia PRO System RM media server rackmount no case no I O box P N 90732580 Martin Maxedia Compact RM media server rackmount P N 90732570 Spare Parts Left side viewed from front LED module calibrated 0 00000 cc ees P N 90354280 Right side viewed from front LED module calibrated 22 eae P N 90354290 Ordering Information 1 x calibrated Martin EC 20 video panel supplied in separately ordered flightcase P N 90354230 8 panel Flightcase for EC 20 flightcases and panels are or
24. lying power to the panel e Carefully review Safety Information on page 3 e Check that the local AC power voltage is within the ranges listed on the product s serial number label and in AC power on page 17 e To supply the panel with power use an EC series Header via the Header s power cable tail Transporting EC 20 panels Important To ensure that EC 20 panels can withstand the shocks that normally occur during transport they must be packed in a Martin EC 20 flightcase see Figure 1 following the instructions in the flightcase Damage caused to panels that are incorrectly packed or exposed to abnormal shocks is not covered by the product warranty Figure 1 EC 20 flightcase Introduction 7 Physical installation WARNING Read Safety Information on page 3 before installing the EC Series WARNING The safety and suitability of lifting equipment installation location anchoring method mounting hardware suspension structures and electrical installation is the responsibility of the installer All local safety regulations and legal requirements must be observed when installing and connecting the EC Series panels WARNING Installation must be carried out by qualified professionals only Contact your Martin supplier for assistance if you have any questions about how to install this product safely WARNING A maximum of sixteen panels may be suspended from one EC Series Header EC Series video panels are i
25. n this user manual columns of panels maximum 16 panels high can be installed side by side to form any width display surface The suspension options are 1 Single columns of panels suspended from a Martin Single Header using two rigging clamps per column from a truss Single columns of panels suspended from a Martin Single Header using two eyebolts per column from steel cables chains or hoists Groups of 2 or 3 columns of panels suspended from a Martin Double or Triple Header using minimum two eyebolts per Header from steel cables chains or hoists i e minimum two eyebolts and two suspension points per 2 or 3 columns of panels Groups of any number of columns of panels fastened into two or more Martin Double or Triple Headers that are fastened to each other horizontally using the Bracket Joining Plates supplied with the Double or Triple Headers In this configuration columns of panels can be suspended using a minimum of one eyebolt per Double or Triple Header from steel cables chains or hoists i e minimum one eyebolt and one suspension point per 2 or 3 columns of panels Creating an installation WARNING Read Safety Information on page 3 carefully before installing an EC Series system Before suspending panels Before suspending a wall of EC Series panels by any of the methods listed above 1 gt Check that the cables chains hoist rigging points or other supporting structure can bear at least 10 times the total
26. ntended for suspension in vertical columns a maximum of sixteen panels high An unlimited number of correctly supported columns of panels may be installed horizontally alongside each other There is provision for both flat and curved video wall configurations EC Series Headers EC Series video panels must be suspended in columns from EC Series Headers Each Header has inputs for power and P3 video data and relays power and data to the panels suspended below it via integral connectors A Header power input cable C Rigging clamps not supplied Used to supply power to the Header and attached Can be used to attach a Header to a truss E or similar EC 20 panels Hard wired via an IP67 rated cable supporting structure gland WARNING A maximum of sixteen EC 20 panels in D Header P3 data input cable o total may be connected to power in one chain that Used for bi directional P3 system communication draws power through one Header Accepts an Amphenol IP67 rated Ethernet cable connector or a standard Ethernet connector for indoor B Eyebolt supplied use only Can be used to support a Header if two or more Headers are connected horizontally using Header Connection Brackets This eyebolt has a nominal weight capacity of 800 kg E Truss not supplied Figure 2 EC Series Header 8 EC 20 user manual Suspension options Various suspension methods can be used for the EC Series If suspension points are provided as directed i
27. olumns of panels one panel wide from a truss see Figure 4 1 See Figure 4 Obtain rigging clamps C that are approved for the total weight they will support Fasten two clamps securely to each Header using M12 fasteners that are approved for the total weight they will support 2 Use the rigging clamps to fasten the Header to the truss 3 Loop an approved safety cable around the truss and through the central eyebolt B 4 Add panels as described in Suspending EC Series panels from Headers and other panels on page 11 Figure 4 Rigging clamps Method 2 Suspending single columns of panels from steel cables chains or a hoist If suspending single independent columns of panels one panel wide from steel cables chains or a hoist 1 See Figure 5 Obtain M12 threaded eyebolts F not supplied that are approved as a suspension point for the total weight they will have to support Fasten two eyebolts securely into the threaded holes in each Header as illustrated and use these as suspension points for the Header 2 Obtain a safety cable that is approved for the total weight it will secure Loop it through the central eyebolt B of each Header and use it to attach the Header to a suitable support Figure 5 Additional eyebolts that can hold ten times the static weight that the safety cable secures 3 Add panels as described in Suspending EC Series panels from Headers and other panels on page 11 10 EC 20 user manual
28. power outlets Install an industrial grounding type earthed 3 prong type B plug see Figure 18 that complies with IEC 60309 or a comparable national standard and is rated 240 V 32 A minimum For outdoor or humid location use the plug must also be IP67 rated For indoor use the plug may be IP44 rated Use corresponding power outlet sockets Follow the plug and socket manufacturer s instructions and all locally applicable laws and electrical safety codes 1P44 rated IP67 rated Figure 18 Industrial 32 A 240 V IEC 60309 type B power plugs When installing a power plug on the Header s power input cable for connection to a single phase system at 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz e Connect the green yellow ground earth conductor to the terminal marked D or for connection to ground earth e Connect the blue conductor to the terminal marked N for connection to neutral e Connect the brown conductor to the terminal marked L for connection to live When installing a plug on the Header s power input cable for connection to two phases of a 3 phase delta or split phase mid point neutral system to obtain 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz e Connect the green yellow ground earth conductor to the terminal marked D or for connection to ground earth e Connect the blue conductor to the terminal marked N or Phase 1 or L1 for connection to one of the three phases in the system EC 20 user manual e Connect the brown conductor to the terminal marked L or Phase
29. r B and guide posts C engage and the locking hooks in the panel touch the locking posts D in the Header or panel above Figure 9 Hooks contact locking posts cutaway view 12 EC 20 user manual 4 See Figure 10 Continue lifting the panel so that its spring loaded locking hooks are pushed open by the locking posts D in the Header or panel above as dl te de a al el i ge os e kk a A r z a h r e E f a d d F ef z gt ai e E 8 f i i Kass bc i a i 5 E N T gt P m ar i KS at k ai H at a Ra bk Se S 8 a Bi s ef A r z de Ze r ar ar 5 w R Segen s i Figure 10 Hooks open around locking posts cutaway view posts D See Figure 11 Lift the panel until you hear both locking hooks click as they lock around the locking posts D in the Header or panel above Pull the panel back down to fully engage the hooks around the locking Ze ch e e A l V a Y fi D 4 F E rad 7 AJ ve z 4 det A el a A d a gt a F i A Ge Sed ay s t Ge i s e m Ee SS Z H a ar i gt k 1 z i a 1 wt a D a gt Figure 11 Hooks close around locking posts cutaway view Physical installation 13 WARNING 14 Then turn both locking handles A firmly down and in towards the center of the panel to lock the hooks in posit
30. r monitor screen display video incorrectly or do not display video at all Display cuts out intermittently One LED module cuts out No power to panel Fuse blown Defective PSU power supply unit Incorrect panel settings on P3 100 System Controller Fault on P3 link Panel defective Other device e g Ethernet switch on P3 link defective Incorrect video input or panel settings on P3 100 System Controller Unusable video signal or defective video source Fault on P3 link Device on P3 link defective Panel is too hot Fault on the P3 link Device on P3 link defective LED module incorrectly installed and connected LED module faulty Table 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check power and connections Disconnect panel from power Contact Martin Professional for service Disconnect panel from power Contact Martin Professional for service Check settings display addresses panel Device Properties etc Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Have faulty panel serviced by Martin service technician Replace with a device known to be operating correctly Have faulty device tested and serviced Check settings PAL SECAM NTSC selection overall panel intensity setting etc Check video source Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Have faulty panel or devi
31. ribed in this manual to a qualified technician The supplied rubber caps must remain installed at all times on any unused power and data throughput connectors Keep all unused connector caps safely while panels are in use and reinstall them as soon as a video wall is disassembled PROTECTION FROM FIRE Provide a minimum clearance of 30 cm 11 8 in around the cover at the back of the panel base Do not stick filters masks or other materials directly onto LED modules Do not modify the product in any way not described in this manual Install only genuine Martin parts in or on the product unless an alternative is described in this manual Do not operate the product if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 F PROTECTION FROM INJURY Ensure that any structure used for support as well as all fastening and connecting hardware can hold at least 10 times the weight of all supported devices and equipment Do not suspend EC 20 panels using any other method of attachment than those described in this manual Do not suspend more than sixteen EC 20 panels from one Header Create an installation by installing panels at the top and working downwards Disassemble an installation by removing panels at the bottom and working upwards Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing servicing or moving the product Do not look a
32. rtant warnings The installation section contains details of how to physically install panels and cables connect panels to power and prepare for connection to a Martin P3 100 System Controller and video source For information about installing and using the P3 100 System Controller see the P3 100 user documentation supplied with the P3 100 All EC Series and P3 100 user documentation is also available for download free of charge from the Product Support area at www martin com Thank you for selecting a product from the Martin TV EC Series of modular LED based video display panels from Martin This product features e 20 mm 0 79 inch pixel pitch e Rich RGB color e 24 x 36 pixels per panel image resolution e Color resolution of 16 bits per color e Silent convection cooling e Cable free panel interconnection integral power and P3 data connectors e Auto sensing 200 240 VAC nominal switch mode power supply For the latest firmware updates documentation and other information about this and all Martin Professional products please visit the Martin website at http www martin com Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e mailed to service martin dk or posted to Technical Documentation Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Denmark WARNING Read Safety Information on page 3 before installing powering operating or servicing the EC 20 Like all LED video panels this is
33. sible component lifetimes However LEDs are subject to wear and tear over the life of the product resulting in gradual changes in color and overall brightness over many thousands of hours of use The extent of wear and tear depends heavily on operating conditions and environment so it is impossible to specify precisely whether and to what extent LED performance will be affected The LEDs will not be affected by weather conditions as they are sealed inside modules However the outer surfaces of LED modules will be exposed to the elements dirt dust etc Cleaning Do not use abrasive caustic or solvent based products for cleaning as they can cause surface damage To clean an EC 20 panel 1 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the panel with low pressure compressed air 2 Wipe the outside of the LED modules with a soft lint free cloth dampened with a solution of water and detergent or auto shampoo Apply gentle pressure only Installing new software It may be necessary to upload new software to the EC 20 if the product appears to have a software related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version Software updates are available from Martin and can be installed from the P3 100 System Controller over the P3 link See the P3 100 System Controller user manual for instructions for this procedure Replacing an LED block Important Important Take care to avoid damage to LED blocks Do not place pan
34. t lit LEDs from a distance of less than 40 cm 1 ft 4 in without suitable protective eyewear Do not view lit LEDs with optical instruments that may concentrate the light output EC 20 user manual Contents DIMENSIONS siii e E ES ITA ARE Ak Ace cde ei Dial ds 2 SEAN e tee BEER 3 lege el Lee e EE 6 UNPACKING si id td iio a dd 6 USING IO willt currar AAA AAA DADA 7 THANSDOMING EC Ne e EEN 7 Eine instaladas is e a A A AA is 8 EG SECS He aderS ria ia a Ee e e a le di 8 S spensIonN OPNS ces eg Ae EE EE A EA 9 Creating an Inslallquom ceci is chee aretha A AS da boos 9 Dismantling an Be CHE Le EE 16 ee 17 POWEr CONMECIIONS rela le dl E 2 eae SAH ORE A AR EE 17 MUSA Cuentas sas es rd a A RES DAA A A 19 EE oi dee Bets 19 Fe COMMU NUNANG AE OM MILNE dicate te nt era ttn 20 Planning TNS TEE 20 Connecting the eege BE eS a tarda e 21 Monitoring status and testing 0 0 0 cence nent a ees 22 Status indicator and test reset button 22 Semice and MAIC ANC EE 23 STT Le soe ih ash eh wt heel El aig A ter Sn calito a aie Se te eA Ty telat oss Sins Ae EE 23 installine NCW SOUWAle 23 002ec nections ee pee A ER 23 Reiler lee an LED DIOGK a a tad coves oc canvas ek bee E 23 MPOUDISS NOON IO vemoss a torso dr ti whee gie eae be aa oases cere asa 25 A o EE 26 Introduction This Installation and Safety Manual explains how to install configure and maintain Martin EC Series video display panels The Safety section contains very impo
35. t screen array EC 20 user manual Side to side attachment in a curved wall EC 20 Headers and panels can also be attached horizontally at up to 20 angles to form a convex or concave wall using the optional EC Series Curving Kit P N 90354270 To install panels in a curved configuration 1 See Figure 14 Unscrew the 2 5 mm Allen bolts shown and remove the straight side to side alignment cones B and washers A close to the top and to the bottom of one side of each panel Store all components for possible re use 2 Remove the similar alignment cones from the Headers 3 Suspend the panels vertically as described earlier Figure 14 Removing side to side alignment cones 4 See Figure 15 Install the thumbwheels A supplied in the Kit on the top and bottom profiles of each panel using the supplied locknuts to secure them in place so that they will not drop out of the panel if loosened too much 5 Insert two curved plates or bananas B supplied in the Kit in their slots on the top and bottom profiles Once the correct angle is obtained lock the columns by tightening thumbwheels A 6 Install curving plates using the same method in the slots in the bottom profile of the Headers 7 When the installation is disassembled the thumbwheels A can be tightened and left in position but remove the bananas B and store them safely in the flightcase for possible re use Figure 15 Locking panel angles in a curved arra
36. two devices would exceed 100 m More expensive sophisticated switches tend to carry out additional processing that can cause latency You should therefore choose a relatively cheap unmanaged 1GB Ethernet switch EC 20 user manual P3 system layout schematic overview P3 100 System Controller 1GB Ethernet switch required if installation exceeds 16 panels or one column SS NSS ROSS Sy ING Y a a IS ITY IS NN Y IX ISI NFS Max 16 panels E a per daisy chain IS INY NIN NIN DN IS II TF ARS SS RX Z RX Figure 19 Schematic diagram of P3 system connections Connecting the P3 link WARNING For outdoor or humid environment use use Amphenol RJF RB 6 housings as supplied with the Headers on all the RJ 45 plugs used for P3 signal input Important Power all panels and devices off while making connections To connect the P3 link 1 2 Connect an Ethernet patch cable from the P3 100 System Controller s P3 signal output socket to an input socket on a 1GB Ethernet Switch Plug an Ethernet output from the Ethernet Switch to the RJ 45 connector on the first Header In outdoor or humid environments an P67 rated Amphenol HIE RB 6 housing must be installed on the RJ 45 plug Continue connecting Headers to the P3 link by running Ethernet patch cables from the Ethernet Switch outputs to the Headers respecting the layout and guidelines given earlier in this section See Figure 3 on page
37. utlet socket must be located near the EC 20 and easily accessible so that power to the EC 20 can easily be shut down or disconnected if necessary WARNING Two pole neutral fusing WARNING The supplied rubber caps must remain installed at all times on any unused power and data throughput connectors Keep unused caps safely for re installation as soon as a video wall is disassembled WARNING Protect the power cables on the headers from water and rain Important Connect the panels in the installation and the P3 System Controller to AC mains power at the same outlet point in the power distribution circuit or you may experience ground earth loop problems or create differences in potential that can damage devices Damage caused by differences in potential if devices are incorrectly connected to power is not covered by the product warranty Voltage range The EC 20 features an auto sensing switch mode power supply that accepts 200 240 V nominal AC mains power at 50 or 60 Hz Connect the panel to AC mains power that is within this voltage range only The EC 20 can be supplied with AC mains power by connecting to one of the following three wire systems e a single phase 200 240 V system live neutral ground earth or e two phases of a 3 phase delta or split phase mid point neutral system phase phase ground earth to obtain 200 240 V Power figures are given under Power through Integral on page 27 Allow a sensible safety margin when
38. weight panels clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc that they will have to support Check that supporting structures will not flex under the weight of the panels Hanging panels from a structure that is not straight will place a strain on panels and attachment hardware Damage caused to Headers or panels by mechanical stress is not covered by the product warranty Check that Headers are isolated from power and that power cannot be applied accidentally Block access under the work area Remove the supplied rubber connector caps see Figure 3 and store them safely for re use Y Y G Y LL 7 Oe Figure 3 Connector cap Note that each Header is supplied with one large eyebolt B in Figure 2 installed in the center of the top of the Header Headers also have provision for fastening M12 rigging clamps or eyebolts not supplied near their outer ends Note that Headers have a male cone at one end and a female cone at the other end Engaging male and female cones will ensure correct side to side alignment of the Headers Similarly note that EC Series video panels have cones for correct side to side alignment Check that safety cables are approved by an official body such as TUV as a safety attachment for the weight of all the equipment they secure Physical installation 9 Method 1 Suspending single columns of panels from a truss If suspending single independent c
39. y 8 Reinstall the alignment cones see Figure 13 on the sides of panels and Headers before installing panels in a flat wall Physical installation Example installation The example below is a display screen seven EC 20 panels 7 x 24 168 pixels wide and four EC 20 panels 4 x 36 144 pixels high Required items e 28 x EC 20 Panels e 1x EC Series Triple Header e 2x EC Series Double Headers Configuration See Figure 16 The ae point Triple Header is used in the center of the wall and the two Double Headers are attached to each side of the Triple Header using the 2 Wy LMM E point AA H A ER zen Se ee Se dees e E e ee E ee Cer A A YHHH AAH H E EE en ven ien M L lt O a Cc Ke al Cc Q ie gt op ee ER e E AAA AA AAA AA EE PT A A cea me emer E E ees ST E E E en E E e e e Y O I N Bu oo A o om cn HI 5 D 0 05 On ra O u c06 5200 A Gi EDO O DA o_O o CH 0 E50 22 25 eco as QEHD Se CLET Dra Lo E Oz MMMM MA 7 AE Figure 16 Installation 7 panels wide Dismantling an installation When tearing down an installation remove single panels starting at the bottom of the column and working upwards Reinstall all rubber connector caps and any straight side to side alignment cones you removed in a curved installation see Figure 14 EC 20 user manual 16 AC power WA
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