Martin VCDOT 9 Led Video Element

The VC-Dot family consist of three different sizes, which meets the needs of the project. White and smoked diffused domes are available for further creative looks.

The VC-Dot products can be controlled via the Martin P3 protocol for easy mapping and integration with other Martin LED Video products onto the same control system.
For small or pure lighting applications, the VC-Dot also accepts RDM/DMX, enabling even more versatile use.

The flexible string solution is fully customizable in terms of pixel pitch, number of VC-Dots, total length of string and lead-in cable. This allows for many creative designs in building or stage elements.

Each VC-Dot is calibrated for color and intensity consistency across the entire Martin creative LED range.

Physical

Pixel dimensions: 48 x 40 x 13 mm (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 in.)
Pixel dimensions with dome: 48 x 40 x 31 mm (1.9 x 1.6 x 1.3 in.)
Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) for 36 Dots, 400 mm (15.8 in.) spacing, with 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in cable and connector
Maximum number of pixels per string: 36
Standard pixel spacing (pitch): 400 mm (15.8 in.)
Minimum pixel spacing (pitch): 150 mm (5.9 in.)
Maximum pixel spacing (pitch): 2000 mm (78.8 in.)
Standard lead-in cable length: 2000 mm (78.8 in.)
Maximum lead-in cable length: 5000 mm (196.9 in.)
One pixel = one Dot

Control and Programming

Control options: Martin™ P3 System controller and/or DMX
Control modes: Calibrated and raw
Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color
Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
DMX channels: 3 per RGB Dot, string or group
Color and intensity calibration: Dot-level
DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20

Optics

Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
LED manufacturer: Cree
*Figure obtained under manufacturer's test conditions

Photometric Data

Light source : Nine RGB LEDs
Viewing angle: 127° x 127°
Viewing angle with dome: 180° x 180°
Luminous intensity, RGB, calibrated mode: 18 cd
Luminous intensity, RGB, raw mode: 22.5 cd
Total output, RGB, calibrated mode: 55.3 lm
Red output, RGB, calibrated mode: 14.8 lm
Green output, RGB, calibrated mode: 36.9 lm
Blue output, RGB, calibrated mode: 3.6 lm

Construction

Dot: Clear polycarbonate, clear silicone filled
Diffuser dome: White translucent polycarbonate
Mounting clip: White polycarbonate
Interconnecting cable: 6 x 20 AWG, black
Minimum cable bend radius: 26 mm (1.1 in.)
Protection rating: IP67
RoHS compliant

Installation

Orientation: Any

Connections

Power & data input to VC-Dot string from VC-Feeder™: Custom 8-pin connector, IP67-rated

Electrical

Operating voltage: 15 VDC
Power and data converter: Martin VC-Feeder™
Peak power consumption (at full intensity, full white): 2.75 W per Dot
Typical power consumption (with typical video content): 0.92 W per Dot
Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary

Thermal

Cooling: Convection
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
Peak heat dissipation (calculated, at full intensity, full white): 12 BTU/hr.
Typical heat dissipation (calculated, with typical video content): 4 BTU/hr.
Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary

Approvals

EU safety: EN 60950-1
EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1
US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A
Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A
Australia/NZ: C-TICK N4241

Accessories

3VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 90357230
Quick splice connectors for VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, set of 15: P/N 90357240
VC-Dots ribbon cable termination cap, set of 10: P/N 91611400
VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Domes, set of 10: P/N 90357200
VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Domes, Smoked, set of 10: P/N 91610108
VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Spheres, set of 10: P/N 91611530
VC-Dot 9 Interior Mounting Clips, 10 pcs: P/N 90357170
VC-Dot 9 Truss Clips, set of 10: P/N 91611373
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Bracket: P/N 91611303
VC-Dot 9 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611382
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611383
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611384
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611385
VC-Dot 9 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611394
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cover, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611395
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611396
VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611397
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611490
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611510
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611500
VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611520

Related Items

Martin VC-Feeder™ with BBD connector: P/N 90357041
Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040
Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Installation: P/N 90721080
Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070
Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090
Martin P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015
Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060
Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: P/N 90721030

Ordering Information

VC-Dot 9™ RGB, 400 mm (15.8 in.) pitch, 36 pcs., 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in: P/N 90357140
Strings with custom Dot pitch and lead-in length can be manufactured to special order.