Overview
VC-Dot 4 is a lightweight string of individually controllable, bright Dots useful in creating customized LED video solutions with maximum artistic flexibility and a minimum of effort. Fully customizable and controllable via the award-winning P3 System Controller™ family and/or DMX512, it is a perfect solution for integrating LED video technology into façades, stage designs, ceilings or any other structure, indoors or out.
Mapping video onto VC-Dots goes quickly and intuitively via the P3 System Controller. No need for complex setups and time-consuming addressing. VC-Dot 4 contains one LED and is available in an RGB color mixing version.How processing works for LED video
- Creative LED Video element for building and stage integration
- Customizable pixel-pitch
- Bright and fully calibrated for optimal consistency
Features
- Flexible string-based direct-view LED lighting
- Perfect for façade or stage integration
- Individually controllable VC-dots
- Up to 100 VC-dots per string
- Customizable VC-dot pixel pitch and string length
- Calibrated brightness and colors for each VC-Dot
- P3 and RDM/DMX controllable
- Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
- Efficient and long-lasting
- IP67 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
- Simple infrastructure via VC-Feeder and P3 PowerPort
- Great number of mounting options using clips, brackets or profiles
Martin VC-Dot 4 RGB 200mm pitch 64pcs 2m lead-in
Physical
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- Pixel dimensions: 36 x 30 x 13 mm (1.5 x 1.2 x 0.6 in.)
- Pixel dimensions with dome: 36 mm x 30 mm x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.2 x 1.1 in.)
- Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) for 64 Dots, 200 mm (7.9 in.) spacing, with 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in cable and connector
- Maximum number of pixels per string: 64
- Standard pixel spacing (pitch): 200 mm (7.9 in.)
- Minimum pixel spacing (pitch): 110 mm (4.3 in.)
- Maximum pixel spacing (pitch): 2000 mm (78.8 in.)
- Standard lead-in cable length: 2000 mm (78.8 in.)
- Maximum lead-in cable length: 5000 mm (196.9 in.)
- One pixel = one Dot
Control and Programming
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- Control options: Martin™ P3 System controller and/or DMX
- Control modes: Calibrated and raw
- Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color
- Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
- DMX channels: 3 per RGB Dot, string or group
- Color and intensity calibration: Dot-level
- DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
- RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
Optics
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- Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
- LED manufacturer: Cree
- *Figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions.
Photometric Data
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- Light source : One RGB LED
- Viewing angle: 127° x 127°
- Viewing angle with dome: 180° x 180°
- Luminous intensity, RGB, calibrated mode: 2 cd
- Luminous intensity, RGB, raw mode: 2.5 cd
- Total output, RGB, calibrated mode: 5.4 lm
- Red output, RGB, calibrated mode: 1.5 lm
- Green output, RGB, calibrated mode: 3.6 lm
- Blue output, RGB, calibrated mode: 0.4 lm
Construction
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- Dot: Clear polycarbonate, clear silicone filled
- Diffuser dome: White translucent polycarbonate
- Mounting clip: White polycarbonate
- Interconnecting cable: 6 x 20 AWG, black
- Minimum cable bend radius: 26 mm (1.1 in.)
- Protection rating: IP67
- RoHS compliant
Installation
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- Orientation: Any
Connections
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- Power & data input to VC-Dot string from VC-Feeder™: Custom 8-pin connector, IP67-rated
Electrical
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- Operating voltage: 15 VDC
- Power and data converter: Martin VC-Feeder™
- Peak power consumption (at full intensity, full white): 0.95 W per Dot
- Typical power consumption (with typical video content): 0.32 W per Dot
- Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary.
Approvals
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- EU safety: EN 60950-1
- EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
- US safety: UL 60950-1
- US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A
- Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
- Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A
- Australia/NZ: C-TICK N4241
Accessories
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VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 90357230
Quick splice connectors for VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, set of 15: P/N 90357240
VC-Dots ribbon cable termination cap, set of 10: P/N 91611400
VC-Dot 1 Diffuser Domes, set of 10: P/N 90357180
VC-Dot 1 Diffuser Domes, Smoked, 10 pcs: P/N 91610110
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Clips, set of 10: P/N 90357210
VC-Dot 1 Truss Clips, set of 10: P/N 91611371
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Bracket: P/N 91611301
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611375
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Profile End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611376
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611377
VC-Dot 1 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611386
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Profile Cover, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611387
VC-Dot 1 Mounting Profile End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611388
VC-Dot Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611389
VC-Dot 1 Plastic Mounting Profile, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611410
VC-Dot 1 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611420
VC-Dot 1 Plastic Mounting Profile, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611430
VC-Dot 1 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611440
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Related Items
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- Martin VC-Feeder™ with BBD connector: P/N 90357041
- Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040
- Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Installation: P/N 90721080
- Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070
- Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090
- Martin P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015
- Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060
- Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: P/N 90721030
Ordering Information
- VC-Dot 1™ RGB, 100 mm (4.0 in.) pitch, 100 pcs., 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in: P/N 90357060
- Strings with custom Dot pitch and lead-in length can be manufactured to special order.
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