Overview
The VC-Feeder is a smart, multi-protocol driver box for the VC-Dot series. A compact design and IP65 rating make it perfectly suited for installation close to a string of VC-Dots. The VC-Feeder provides the string with clean, regulated power, even if the power supply is located far away. Compatibility with the P3 System Controller™ (via the P3 PowerPort 1500™ or PowerPort 1000 IP™) gives it high-quality image processing capabilities with extremely easy setup and configuration.
How processing works for LED video
- Driver unit for VC-Dot products
- Compatible with P3 and DMX
- Easy cabling and configuration
Features
- High-quality, 16-bit-per-color image processing technology
- IP65 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
- P3/DMX controllable (automatic protocol detection)
- Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
- Hybrid power + data input (single cable for power and data input)
- Hybrid power + data thru (to daisy-chain multiple VC-Feeders)
- Hybrid power + data output (to a string of VC-Dots)
- Surface- and truss-mountable
Martin VC-FEEDER WITH BBD CONNECTOR
Physical
· Length: 164 mm (6.5 in.) including mounting ears
· Width: 68 mm (2.7 in.)
· Height: 36 mm (1.5 in.)
· Weight: 590 g (1.3 lbs.)
Control and Programming
· Control options: Martin P3 System Controller™ via Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ / Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP™ and/or DMX
· Control modes: Adapts to detected product
· Protocol detection: Automatic
· Product detection: Automatic
· Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
· DMX channels: Adapts to detected product
· Firmware update: Via P3 System Controller
· DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
· RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
Control/User Interface
· Device status: Multicolor status LED
· Device test and reset: Pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device
Video Processing
· Brightness control
Gamma correction and control
Color temperature control
Calibration processing
SynchronizationConstruction
· Housing: Extruded aluminum
· Protection rating: IP65
· RoHS compliant
Installation
· Orientation: Any
· Surface mounting: Two M6 mounting slots
· Truss mounting: M12 mounting hole for standard rigging clamp
Connections
· Power & data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
· Power & data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
· Power & data output: 8-pin custom, IP67-rated
· *Legacy model with M16 connectors available on request.
Electrical
· Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC from Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ / P3 PowerPort 1000 IP™ / IP66 PSU 240W or external PSU
· Output voltage : 15 VDC
· Maximum total power consumption: 135 W
Thermal
· Cooling: Convection
· Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
· Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
· Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 46 BTU/hr. (not including display devices but with system at full load)
· Thermal monitoring: Integrated temperature sensor allowing thermal protection shutdown
Approvals
· EU safety: EN 60950
· EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
· US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1
· Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1