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VC-DOT 9

VC-Dot 9 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 9 contains nine LEDs 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 36 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

SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
Pixel dimensions: 48 x 40 x 13 mm (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 in.)
Pixel dimensions with dome: 48 x 40 x 31 mm (1.9 x 1.6 x 1.3 in.)
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Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) for 36 Dots, 400 mm (15.8 in.) spacing, with 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in cable and connector
Maximum number of pixels per string: 36
Standard pixel spacing (pitch): 400 mm (15.8 in.)
Minimum pixel spacing (pitch): 150 mm (5.9 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
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 groupColor and intensity calibration: Dot-level
DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20

OPTICS
Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
LED manufacturer: Cree
*Figure obtained under manufacturer's test conditions

PHOTOMETRIC DATA
Light source : Nine RGB LEDs
Viewing angle: 127° x 127°
Viewing angle with dome: 180° x 180°
Luminous intensity, RGB, calibrated mode: 18 cd
Luminous intensity, RGB, raw mode: 22.5 cd
Total output, RGB, calibrated mode: 55.3 lm
Red output, RGB, calibrated mode: 14.8 lm
Green output, RGB, calibrated mode: 36.9 lm
Blue output, RGB, calibrated mode: 3.6 lm

CONSTRUCTION
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
Orientation: Any

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CONNECTIONS
Power & data input to VC-Dot string from VC-Feeder™: Custom 8-pin connector, IP67-rated

ELECTRICAL
Operating voltage: 15 VDC
Power and data converter: Martin VC-Feeder™
Peak power consumption (at full intensity, full white): 2.75 W per Dot
Typical power consumption (with typical video content): 0.92 W per Dot
Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary
THERMAL
Cooling: Convection
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
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Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
Peak heat dissipation (calculated, at full intensity, full white): 12 BTU/hr.
Typical heat dissipation (calculated, with typical video content): 4 BTU/hr.
Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary

APPROVALS
EU safety: EN 60950-1
EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
US safety: ANSI/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
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 9 Diffuser Domes, set of 10: P/N 90357200
VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Domes, Smoked, set of 10: P/N 91610108
VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Spheres, set of 10: P/N 91611530
VC-Dot 9 Interior Mounting Clips, 10 pcs: P/N 90357170
VC-Dot 9 Truss Clips, set of 10: P/N 91611373
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Bracket: P/N 91611303
VC-Dot 9 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611382
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611383
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611384
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611385
VC-Dot 9 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611394
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cover, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611395
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611396
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611397
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611490
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611510
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611500
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611520


RELATED ITEMS
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 DMX PowerPort 375: P/N 90721094
Martin™ IP66 PSU 240 W external power supply unit: P/N 90760330
Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090
Martin P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015
Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060
Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: Free download from martin.com

ORDERING INFORMATION
VC-Dot 9™ RGB, 400 mm (15.8 in.) pitch, 36 pcs., 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in: P/N 90357140
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Strings with custom Dot pitch and lead-in length can be manufactured to special order.

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