Overview
The Martin P3-275 System Controller supports video input up to DCI 4K
(4096x2160) and is intended for bigger shows spanning larger stages
with higher fixture quantities. It is also ideal for bridges and large
buildings that typically need a larger workspace. This Controller allows
Martin fixtures to be easily controlled from a lighting desk, video
source or a mix of both. They integrate with third-party software by
importing and exporting industry-standard MVR files, eliminating
duplicate actions and enabling designs to be easily shared.
Uniquely creative looks can be created for each application, whether
using video content, traditional DMX controls, Art-Net / sACN
PixelMapping, or a mix of control methods.
The entire system is fully synchronized, ensuring all elements work
cohesively without visible latency. They support DCI 4K video input over
HDMI and NDI inputs, and output up to 1,040,000 pixels to up to 6,000
fixtures. Real-time previews show you how DMX controls and video will be
rendered on the fixtures.
Features
- DCI 4K video input compatible (HDMI & NDI)
- HDMI input resolution up to 4096 x 2160
- NDI input resolution up to 4096 x 2160
- 1,024 universes of Art-Net / sACN input
- Outputs up to 1,040,000 pixels on 6,000 fixtures
- 2U rackmount
- Map a mix of Martin fixtures onto one visual canvas
- Patch, address and configure Martin fixtures, without having to directly address and configure each fixture
- Export mapping and patch to third-party lighting controllers, CAD programs and visualizers via MVR
- Import mapping and patch from third-party lighting controllers, CAD programs and visualizers via MVR
- Export mapping mask to third-party media servers
- Provides real-time feedback and monitoring of Martin fixtures
- Provides remote monitoring of the P3 System Controller and all connected fixtures without physically being onsit
Specifications
Physical
- Width: 482.6 mm (19.0 in.)
- Height: 88.90 mm (3.50 in.) (rackmount 2U)
- Depth: 407.0 mm (16.0 in.)
- Weight: 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs.)
Control/User Interface
- User Interface: Full HD (1920x1080) or better monitor (VGA, DVI, HDMI or DP), USB keyboard & USB mouse
- Device Status: Status indication LEDs
HDMI Video Input
- Resolution: Supporting all standard resolutions up to 4096x2160 (DCI 4K)
- Framerate: Supporting frame rates up to 75fps
- Scan: Progressive & Interlaced
- EDID: Customizable via user interface
- Colour Depth: 8/10/12-bit
- Colour Sampling: RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 & YCbCr 4:2:2
- Colour Formats: RGB, YCbCr 601, YCbCr 709 & YCbCr 2020
NDI Video Input
- Resolution: Supporting all standard resolutions up to 4096x2160 (DCI 4K)
- Framerate: Supporting frame rates up to 75fps
Video Processing
- Controller pixel processing capacity: 1,040,000 pixels (expandable by adding P3-275s)*
- Controller fixture capacity: 6,000 fixtures (expandable by adding P3-275s)*
- Maximum workspace area: 8,847,360 pixels
- Maximum active capture area: 8,847,360 pixels
- System processing depth: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
- Latency between first and last fixture: None
- Scaling: Yes, global and mixed pixel pitch
- Gamma Curve Control: Yes, adjustable
- Image Control Parameters: Hue, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast, Lowlight & Gain
- Colour Temperature Control: Real-time
- Colour Space Control: Real-time
- Preview: Real-time (incoming video & mapping onto fixtures)
- *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Downloads page
DMX Controls
- Up to 1,024 universes of Art-Net or sACN input*
- Control of intensity and colours
- Control of colour temperature
- Merge video input with DMX controls towards fixtures
- Cross-fade or toggle between video and DMX controls
- Freeze, blackout or activate testpatterns on video engine
- Recall video presets (video settings, fixture positions and more)
- *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Downloads page
Motion Controls
- One universe of Art-Net, sACN or Kinesys K2 input*
- Compatible with Kinesys K2/Vector, Tait Navigator and others
- Control fixture or group position on video canvas
- Control fixture or group rotation on video canvas
- *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Downloads page
P3 Signal Protocol
- Signal type: Gigabit Ethernet
- Protocol : Proprietary Martin P3
- Hot pluggable: Yes, electrically isolated at all connections
- Cable type: Ethernet, shielded, Cat 5e or better
- Cable length: Up to 100 m between any 2 devices, extendable with Ethernet switch
- Maximum number of fixtures per daisy-chain: 50, extendable with Ethernet switch
Connections
- Power input: IEC socket with integrated power switch
- P3 data in/out: 2x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
- EtherDMX Network (Art-Net, sACN and Kinesys K2/Vector): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
- Management Network (remote management, syslog and webserver): 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
- NDI Video In: 1x etherCON socket (100/1000Mbit)
- Peripherals and USB memory devices: 2 x USB 2.0 ports and 2x USB 3.0 ports
- User interface monitor: DisplayPort++ (compatible with adapters to DVI, HDMI and VGA, not supplied)
Electrical
- AC power: 100-240 V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
- Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
- Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current at 230 V, 50 Hz: 28 A
- Typical earth-leakage current: 0.50 mA
- Power Factor: 0.98 @ 100 V / 120 V , 0.93 @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V
- Max current draw: 1.90 A @ 100 V / 120 V , 0.95 A @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V
- Typical current draw: 0.46 A @ 100 V / 120 V , 0.23 A @ 208 V / 230 V / 240 V *
Power Consumption
- * Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.
- Typical: machine running at full P3, Art-Net/sACN and Video Input capacity.
- Idle: no showfile loaded.
- EU-type power cable with Schuko connector
