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P3 PowerPort 1500 Safety and Installation Guide

Safety Information

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document:

Warning! Read this user manual before installing and operating the P3 PowerPort 1500.

Warning! The P3 PowerPort 1500 is designed to integrate with other devices in a video display 
installation. Follow the safety precautions given not only in this user manual but also in the manuals 
of all the devices you connect to it. Observe all warnings given in the manuals and printed on 
devices. Install and operate devices only as described in the manuals and only in accordance with 
local laws and regulations. Keep this manual for future reference. Manuals are supplied with devices 
and also available for download from www.martin.com. 

Warning! The Martin™ P3 PowerPort 1500 is not for household use. It presents risks of severe injury 
or death due to fire and burn hazards, electric shock and falls. It must be installed by qualified 
technicians only.

Warning! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the P3 PowerPort 1500. Refer any operation not 
described in this manual to Martin™ or its authorized service agents.

If you have any questions about how to operate the P3 PowerPort 1500 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

• The P3 PowerPort 1500 can supply a safe maximum current of 7.5 A on each of its four power + data 

outputs. Do not connect devices that draw a combined total current of more than 7.5 A to a power + data 
output.

• Check and respect the directions given in the user manuals of all the devices that you intend to connect to 

the P3 PowerPort 1500, particularly the instructions, warnings and limits that apply to:
- system layout,

- connections to other devices,

- specified cables,

- maximum cable lengths, and 

- maximum number of devices that can be connected.

• Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to be shut down and 

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.

WARNING!

Read the safety precautions in this section before 

installing, powering, operating or servicing this 

product.

Warning!

Safety hazard. 
Risk of severe 

injury or 

death.

Warning!

Hazardous 

voltage. Risk 

of severe or 

lethal electric 

shock.

Warning!

Fire hazard.

Warning!

Refer to 

manual before 

installing, 

powering or 

servicing.

Summary of Contents for P3 PowerPort 1500

Page 1: ...P3 PowerPort 1500 User Manual...

Page 2: ...ndirect 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 the Martin name and al...

Page 3: ...8 AC power 9 AC mains power input 9 DC power output 10 P3 video data 11 P3 video data input 11 P3 video data output 11 Using the product 12 Applying power 12 Status LEDs and control button 12 Service...

Page 4: ...service agents If you have any questions about how to operate the P3 PowerPort 1500 safely please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24 hour service hotline on 45 8740 0000 or in the USA...

Page 5: ...pt to bypass fuses Replace defective fuses with fuses of the same type and rating only Provide free airflow and a minimum clearance of 100 mm 4 in around fans and air vents Do not operate the P3 Power...

Page 6: ...ts Martin user documentation is supplied with products and available for download from the Martin website at http www martin com where you can also find the latest specifications firmware updates and...

Page 7: ...nel The rear panel of the P3 PowerPort 1500 is used for connections power on off and fuses Figure 1 Front panel overview Status LEDs Multi function control button AC mains power input connector Fan gr...

Page 8: ...support Check that the structure that will be used for suspension can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed products clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc 2 Install the supplied clamp mo...

Page 9: ...werPort 1500 is connected to power via the Neutrik PowerCon input socket on the rear panel see Figure 2 on page 7 A suitable power cable with a PowerCon cable connector can be ordered from Martin Alte...

Page 10: ...er manuals carefully and respect the system layout guidelines and limits given in the manuals User manuals are supplied with products and available for download from www martin com The P3 PowerPort 15...

Page 11: ...t To send P3 video data to the P3 PowerPort 1500 connect an Ethernet cable carrying the P3 video data output from a Martin P3 system controller to one of the P3 PowerPort 1500 s RJ 45 P3 data input th...

Page 12: ...us information given by the LEDs on the P3 PowerPort 1500 front panel is printed on the panel For each of the four outputs The LED in the Data column lights when data is being transmitted at that outp...

Page 13: ...utton If any of the outputs of the P3 PowerPort 1500 have been disabled because of an overload or short circuit pressing the control button will re enable the output s at the same time as it applies a...

Page 14: ...one of the outputs or the entire device stops working a fuse may have blown Fuses in group 1 protect outputs 1 and 2 Fuses in group 2 protect outputs 3 and 4 To replace a fuse 1 Disconnect the P3 Powe...

Page 15: ...air filters and fan grill covers 5 Wipe the outside of the product with a cloth lightly moistened in a mild detergent solution Do not splash with water Do not use any product that contains abrasives o...

Page 16: ...t Reset circuit breaker by sending command from P3 controller or pressing multi function button on front panel If circuit breaker trips again Output may be overloaded See user manuals of all connected...

Page 17: ...s extendable with Ethernet switch System Integration VC Dot Series via VC Feeder VC Grid Series See www martin com for latest information Construction Color Matt black Housing Steel and aluminum Prote...

Page 18: ...r data output extension cables Hybrid 4 pin XLR extension cable 1 m 3 3 ft P N 11821016 Hybrid 4 pin XLR extension cable 2 5 m 8 2 ft P N 11821017 Hybrid 4 pin XLR extension cable 5 m 16 4 ft P N 1182...

Page 19: ...Martin products FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this devi...

Page 20: ...www martin com Olof Palmes All 18 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Tel 45 8740 0000 Fax 45 8740 0010...

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