VC-Grid™
User Manual
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Страница 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...
Страница 3: ...frames 8 System installation 9 Installing a P3 system 9 Installing a DMX controlled system 11 System setup 16 Setting up for P3 display 16 Setting up for DMX control 16 Using the VC Grid 19 P3 displa...
Страница 4: ...thorized service agents Important The VC Grid 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 t...
Страница 5: ...lows 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...
Страница 6: ...data input and throughput RGB warm white medium white and cool white versions External power and data processor Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 and simple cabling system Martin user documentation is supplie...
Страница 7: ...VC Grid overview 7 VC Grid overview Figure 1 Overview C B A A Control button B 48 VDC power data throughput THRU C 48 VDC power data input IN...
Страница 8: ...of clearance around the LEDs on the front surface To maintain 25 mm pixel spacing across multiple VC Grid 8x8 25s so that they form a seamless display surface install them with a 15 mm 0 59 in gap be...
Страница 9: ...system The P3 link requires Ethernet Cat 5e or better network cable The cable run between any two devices on the link can be up to 100 m 328 ft in length If necessary a cable run can be extended beyo...
Страница 10: ...500 user manual You can connect up to fifty P3 PowerPort 1500s in a P3 data daisy chain like this If you need to connect more than fifty use an unmanaged Ethernet switch to split the P3 data link into...
Страница 11: ...ids 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 connected to a new DMX universe on...
Страница 12: ...f used Tripix Power IP66 Hybrid lead in Hybrid to PCB adapter cable cable Tripix Hybrid extension cable if needed Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Max 8 VC Grids per chain connected to...
Страница 13: ...tension cables are available from Martin in various lengths See Extension cables on page 27 7 See Figure 7 Connect the DC power input connector of a Martin Tripix Power IP66 hybrid lead in cable P N 1...
Страница 14: ...ion cable if needed Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Hybrid PCB to PCB cable Hybrid to PCB adapter cable Hybrid extension cable if needed Hybrid PCB to PCB cable External PSU Inline fuse required if PSU does n...
Страница 15: ...7 7 See Figure 9 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 5 A or 8 A fuse on the white ve pow...
Страница 16: ...Grid 8 x 8 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 supply the...
Страница 17: ...three channels for RGB products and one channel for WW MW and CW products If VC Grid 8x8 25 modules are set up for individual pixel control each of the 64 LEDs on a module is controlled by its own DM...
Страница 18: ...t have the same DMX address will receive the same instructions and behave identically Setting up via RDM using Martin M PC Using an RDM compliant DMX controller such as Martin M PC you can communicate...
Страница 19: ...mode the 64 LEDs on a module are controlled individually In module mode All the LEDs on one module are controlled as one group To set a VC Grid module to pixel or module mode calibrated or raw using...
Страница 20: ...d module s status press the control button once Four LEDs in the top left corner of the module will give one of the indications listed in the tables below for a few seconds Color Output Indication Act...
Страница 21: ...shing No control source detected Connect a P3 system controller or DMX source to the network LEDs 1 and 2 Flashing Ready VC Grid connected to P3 controller but not receiving valid P3 data stream Set u...
Страница 22: ...scrolls to next pattern Calibrated white Full red Full green Full blue Vertical scrolling gradient Press and hold until all LEDs light blue Reboot the VC Grid Press and hold until all LEDs light white...
Страница 23: ...reme 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 machines High ai...
Страница 24: ...from power Do not attempt repairs yourself Contact Martin Service or an authorized Martin service partner for assistance VC Grid does not display as intended Bad 48 VDC power transmission Inspect conn...
Страница 25: ...time 50 000 hours to 70 luminous output Obtained under manufacturer s test conditions Control user interface Device status Visual indication via LED display Device test Control pushbutton calls up loc...
Страница 26: ...re per module and allow for cable in a chain with a total hybrid cable length of 50 m Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary Peak figures must always be used for safety ca...
Страница 27: ...formation Ordering information VC Grid 8x8 25 RGB P N 90357010 VC Grid 8x8 25 WW P N 90357000 VC Grid 8x8 25 MW P N 90357030 VC Grid 8x8 25 CW P N 90357020 Specifications subject to change without not...
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