Martin VDO Face 5, User Manual

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Service and maintenance
Warning! Disconnect the panel from power or isolate the entire distribution circuit from
power and ensure that all unused connectors are sealed with the supplied rubber caps
before cleaning.
Warning! Refer any service operation not described below to a service technician
approved by Martin Professional™. Removing any cover may cause a safety risk or
unsatisfactory performance and will invalidate the product warranty.
Important! If you need to put VDO Face 5™ panels LED-side down, place them on a soft, flat surface
only.
The user will need to carry out periodic cleaning, it is possible for the user to update the VDO Face 5™
firmware from the P3 System Controller, and the user may replace LED modules. All other service
operations must be carried out by Martin Professional or its approved service agents.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global
Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product
knowledge. This type of partnership will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s
lifetime. Please contact your Martin® supplier for details.
It is Martin® policy to apply the strictest possible calibration procedures and use the best quality materials
available to ensure optimum performance and the longest possible component lifetimes. However, LEDs are
subject to wear and tear over the life of the product, resulting in gradual changes in color and overall
brightness over many thousands of hours of use. The extent of wear and tear depends heavily on operating
conditions and environment, so it is impossible to specify precisely whether and to what extent LED
performance will be affected. To compensate for changes in LED performance, Martin® has developed the
P3 Fixture Adjuster. Please contact Martin® for details and training.
The LEDs will not be affected by weather conditions as they are sealed inside modules. However, the outer
surfaces of LED modules will be exposed to the elements, dirt, dust, etc.
Storage
Store panels in a dry environment. Make sure that panels are dry before packing them in flightcases.
Cleaning
Do not use abrasive, caustic or solvent-based products for cleaning, as they can cause surface damage.
To clean a VDO Face 5™ panel:
1. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the panel with low-pressure compressed air.
2. Wipe the outside of the LED modules with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with a solution of water and
detergent or auto shampoo. Apply gentle pressure only.
If panels have been used in a marine or coastal environment, clean them thoroughly to avoid the buildup of
salt that can cause corrosion.
Installing new software
It may be necessary to upload new software to an VDO Face 5™ panel if the product appears to have a
software-related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version.
Software updates are available from Martin and can be installed from the P3 System Controller over the P3
link.
See the P3 System Controller user manual for software installation instructions.
Replacing an LED block
Important! Take care to avoid damage to LED blocks. Do not place panels LED-side down unless for service
and on a soft, flat surface. Take particular care to avoid shocks to the edges of LED blocks during
removal, storage and installation.
Important! LED blocks that fit the left and right-hand side of VDO Face 5™ panels are different.