Overview

VC-Dot 4 is a lightweight string of individually controllable, bright Dots useful in creating customized LED video solutions with maximum artistic flexibility and a minimum of effort. Fully customizable and controllable via the award-winning P3 System Controller™ family and/or DMX512, it is a perfect solution for integrating LED video technology into façades, stage designs, ceilings or any other structure, indoors or out.

Mapping video onto VC-Dots goes quickly and intuitively via the P3 System Controller. No need for complex setups and time-consuming addressing. VC-Dot 4 contains four LEDs and is available in an RGB color mixing version.

How processing works for LED video

• Creative LED Video element for building and stage integration
• Customizable pixel-pitch
• Bright and fully calibrated for optimal consistency

Features

• Flexible string-based direct-view LED lighting
• Perfect for façade or stage integration
• Individually controllable VC-dots
• Up to 64 VC-dots per string
• Customizable VC-dot pixel pitch and string length
• Calibrated brightness and colors for each VC-Dot
• P3 and RDM/DMX controllable
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
• Efficient and long-lasting
• IP67 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
• Simple infrastructure via VC-Feeder and P3 PowerPort
• Great number of mounting options using clips, brackets or profiles

Specifications

Physical

• Pixel dimensions: 36 x 30 x 13 mm (1.5 x 1.2 x 0.6 in.)
• Pixel dimensions with dome: 36 mm x 30 mm x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.2 x 1.1 in.)
• Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) for 64 Dots, 200 mm (7.9 in.) spacing, with 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in cable and connector
• Maximum number of pixels per string: 64
• Standard pixel spacing (pitch): 200 mm (7.9 in.)
• Minimum pixel spacing (pitch): 110 mm (4.3 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 : Four RGB LEDs
• Viewing angle: 127° x 127°
• Viewing angle with dome: 180° x 180°
• Luminous intensity, RGB, calibrated mode: 6 cd
• Luminous intensity, RGB, raw mode: 7.5 cd
• Total output, RGB, calibrated mode: 18.8 lm
• Red output, RGB, calibrated mode: 5.2 lm
• Green output, RGB, calibrated mode: 12.3 lm
• Blue output, RGB, calibrated mode: 1.4 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): 1.50 W per Dot
• Typical power consumption (with typical video content): 0.50 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): 6.5 BTU/hr.
• Typical heat dissipation (calculated, with typical video content): 2.5 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

• VC-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 4 Diffuser Domes, set of 10: P/N 90357190
  VC-Dot 4 Diffuser Domes, Smoked, set of 10: P/N 91610109
  VC-Dot 4 Interior Mounting Clips, 10 pcs: P/N 90357220
  VC-Dot 4 Truss Clips, set of 10: P/N 91611372
  VC-Dot 4 Mounting Bracket: P/N 91611302
  VC-Dot 4 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611378
  VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611379
  VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611380
  VC-Dot 4™ Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611381
  VC-Dot 4 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611390
  VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile Cover, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611391
  VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611392
  VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611393
  VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611450
  VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611470
  VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611460
  VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.):P/N 91611480

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 4™ RGB, 200 mm (7.9 in.) pitch, 64 pcs., 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in: P/N 90357100
• Strings with custom Dot pitch and lead-in length can be manufactured to special order