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P3 PowerPort 1500 Safety and Installation Guide

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™. This compact PSU (power supply unit) and data 
driver is designed for connection to AC mains power and a Martin P3™ control device. It supplies 
low-voltage DC power and relays P3 video display data to products in Martin™ LED-based video systems 
such as the VC family. The P3 PowerPort 1500 can be rack-mounted, installed on a flat surface or flown 
from a truss using two standard rigging clamps.

For possible system layouts when using the P3 PowerPort 1500™ with Martin™ video products, please see 
the user documentation for those products. 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 support information for all Martin™ products.

Martin™ welcomes input from users. Comments or suggestions regarding this manual can be e-mailed to 
[email protected] or posted to: Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18, 
DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Unpacking

The following items are included with the P3 PowerPort 1500:

• Two rack or surface mounting brackets with screws

• Safety wire attachment bracket with screws

• This manual.

Either a mains power cable complete with Neutrik PowerCon power input connector or a separate Neutrik 
PowerCon power input connector should be ordered separately from Martin™ (see ”Accessories” on page 
18).

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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