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VC-Strip™

User Manual

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Page 1: ...VC Strip User Manual...

Page 2: ...jury 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...

Page 3: ...0 Installing a P3 system 10 Installing a DMX controlled system 12 Connecting additional devices to a VC Strip chain 17 System setup 18 Setting up for P3 display 18 Setting up for DMX control 18 Settin...

Page 4: ...thorized 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...

Page 5: ...d 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 ch...

Page 6: ...00 and simple cabling system The VC Strip is available in eight models Two lengths are available VC Strip 16x1 25 with 16 LEDs per module VC Strip 8x1 25 with 8 LEDs per module and each length is avai...

Page 7: ...view 7 VC Strip overview Figure 1 Overview C B A A Control button B 48 VDC power data throughput THRU C 48 VDC power data input IN D Module cutting points VC Strip 16x1 25 only D D D D VC Strip 16x1 2...

Page 8: ...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 multip...

Page 9: ...Strip modules However if you create a chain of VC Strip 16x1 modules in which ALL the modules in the chain have been shortened you can increase the maximum permitted number of modules slightly from th...

Page 10: ...CB cables see VC Strip to VC Strip link cables on page 28 Connect each cable from the THRU connector of one VC Strip to the IN connector of the next VC Strip to create the chain Warning Each chain tha...

Page 11: ...mains power and power the controller on You can now configure the system at the P3 controller See System setup on page 18 Max 45 VC Strip 16x1 modules or 60 VC Strip 8x1 modules total per chain Max 4...

Page 12: ...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 connect...

Page 13: ...r if used Hybrid to PCB adapter cable Hybrid extension cable if needed Hybrid extension cable if needed Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Max 30 VC Strip 16x1 25s or 60 VC Strip 8x1 25s...

Page 14: ...dapter cable Suitable extension cables are available from Martin in various lengths See Extension cables on page 28 7 See Figure 8 Connect the DC power input connector of a Martin Tripix Power IP66 hy...

Page 15: ...cable lead in cable Hybrid extension cable if needed Hybrid extension cable if needed Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Hybrid PCB to PCB cable See text for maximum number of of VC Strips per hybrid link See t...

Page 16: ...gths See Extension cables on page 28 7 See Figure 10 If the PSU does not have constant overcurrent protection that will limit current to 8 A on the DC output used install an inline fuseholder with a 7...

Page 17: ...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 s...

Page 18: ...he same DMX channels three channels for RGB products and one channel for WW MW and CW products If VC Strips are set up for individual pixel control each of the 16 LEDs on a module is controlled by its...

Page 19: ...entically 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 dat...

Page 20: ...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 installat...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...MX source to the network LEDs 1 and 2 Flashing Ready VC Strip connected to P3 controller but not receiving valid P3 data stream Set up the P3 controller to use the VC Strip LEDs 1 and 2 Constant Runni...

Page 23: ...sses display the following test patterns on the LEDs one short press scrolls to next pattern Calibrated white 100 White 33 White 33 White 33 Scrolling gradient Press and hold until LEDs 1 and 3 light...

Page 24: ...ip 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 machine...

Page 25: ...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 a...

Page 26: ...controller or RDM compliant DMX controller Control resolution 16 bit P3 or 8 bit DMX control of each color Color and intensity calibration Pixel level Video signal compliance Martin P3 proprietary vid...

Page 27: ...ting See details in user manual Figures allow for cable in a chain with a total hybrid cable length of 50 m Connections Power data input 4 pin Molex male PCB connector Power data thru 4 pin Molex fema...

Page 28: ...o VC Strip link cables Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 200 mm 7 9 in P N 11840160 Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 400 mm 15 7 in P N 11840161 Hybrid Link Cable PCB to PCB 600 mm 23 6 in P N 11840162 Hybrid...

Page 29: ...ve 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 Marti...

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