Overview

The VC-Feeder is a smart, multi-protocol driver box for the VC-Dot series. A compact design and IP65 rating make it perfectly suited for installation close to a string of VC-Dots. The VC-Feeder provides the string with clean, regulated power, even if the power supply is located far away. Compatibility with the P3 System Controller™ (via the P3 PowerPort 1500™ or PowerPort 1000 IP™) gives it high-quality image processing capabilities with extremely easy setup and configuration.

How processing works for LED video

• Driver unit for VC-Dot products
• Compatible with P3 and DMX
• Easy cabling and configuration

Features

• High-quality, 16-bit-per-color image processing technology
• IP65 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
• P3/DMX controllable (automatic protocol detection)
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
• Hybrid power + data input (single cable for power and data input)
• Hybrid power + data thru (to daisy-chain multiple VC-Feeders)
• Hybrid power + data output (to a string of VC-Dots)
• Surface- and truss-mountable

Specifications

Physical

• Length: 164 mm (6.5 in.) including mounting ears
• Width: 68 mm (2.7 in.)
• Height: 36 mm (1.5 in.)
• Weight: 590 g (1.3 lbs.)

Control and Programming

• Control options: Martin P3 System Controller™ via Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ / Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP™ and/or DMX
• Control modes: Adapts to detected product
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Product detection: Automatic
• Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• DMX channels: Adapts to detected product
• Firmware update: Via P3 System Controller
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20

Control/User Interface

• Device status: Multicolor status LED
• Device test and reset: Pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

Video Processing

• Brightness control
  Gamma correction and control
  Color temperature control
  Calibration processing
  Synchronization

Construction

• Housing: Extruded aluminum
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

Installation

• Orientation: Any
• Surface mounting: Two M6 mounting slots
• Truss mounting: M12 mounting hole for standard rigging clamp

Connections

• Power & data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
• Power & data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
• Power & data output: 8-pin custom, IP67-rated
• *Legacy model with M16 connectors available on request.

Electrical

• Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC from Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ / P3 PowerPort 1000 IP™ / IP66 PSU 240W or external PSU
• Output voltage : 15 VDC
• Maximum total power consumption: 135 W

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 46 BTU/hr. (not including display devices but with system at full load)
• Thermal monitoring: Integrated temperature sensor allowing thermal protection shutdown

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 60950
• EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
• US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1

Accessories

• M16 Connector Models:

  Input Cables, M16 Connectors:
  Hybrid P3 Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR to female M16, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 110840165
  DMX and Martin® IP66 PSU 240W / Tripix Power IP66 input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus Martin® IP66 240W PSU connector to female M16: P/N 11840195
  DMX and generic 48 VDC PSU input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus two wire tails to female M16: P/N 11840174
  Output Cables, M16 Connectors:
  Hybrid output cable for P3 systems, male M16 to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 11840166
  Hybrid output cable for DMX systems, male M16 to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 11840202
  Extension Cables, M16 Connectors:
  Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 1 m (3.2 ft.): P/N 11840167
  Hybrid extension cable M16 to M16, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 11840168
  Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 11840169
  Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 11840170
  Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 25 m (82 ft.): P/N 11840164
  Loose M16 Connectors:
  M16 connector, male: P/N 05343522
  M16 connector, female: P/N 05323538

• BBD Connector Models:

  Input Cables, BBD Connectors:
  Hybrid P3 input cable, 4-pin male XLR to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616046
  DMX and Martin® IP66 PSU 240W / Tripix Power IP66 input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus Martin® IP66 240W PSU connector to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616050
  DMX and generic 48 VDC PSU input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus two wire tails to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616048
  DMX and hybrid P3 input cable, 5-pin male XLR + 4-pin male XLR to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616049
  Output Cables, BBD Connectors:
  Hybrid output cable for P3 systems, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616047
  Hybrid output cable for DMX systems, male BBD to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616051
  Extension Cables, BBD Connectors, Rental Type:
  Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft.): P/N 91616041
  Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616024
  Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616042
  Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616043
  Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft.): P/N 91616044
  Extension Cables, BBD Connectors, Install Type:
  Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft): P/N 91616055
  Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft): P/N 91616056
  Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft): P/N 91616057
  Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft): P/N 91616058
  Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft): P/N 91616059
  Extension Cables, BBD Connectors, Low Smoke Zero Halogen Type:
  Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft.): P/N 91616012
  Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616013
  Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616014
  Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616015
  Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft.): P/N 91616016
  Loose BBD Connectors:
  BBD connector, male: P/N 91611750
  BBD connector, female: P/N 91611751
  Set of 10 caps for female BBD connectors: P/N 91616052

• All Models :

  M16 to BBD Adapter Cables:
  Male M16 to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616053
  Male BBD to female M16, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616054
  Bulk Hybrid Cable:
  Hybrid cable, rental type, 100 m (328 ft.): P/N 91616045
  Hybrid cable, install CMX type, 100 m (328 ft.): P/N 91616060
  Hybrid cable, install LSZH type, 100 m (328 ft.): P/N 91616017
  Hybrid cables carry both DC power and data over separate conductors.
  Rental type cables are suitable for temporary installations, install type cables are suitable for permanent installations.
  Installation Hardware:
  G-clamp for rigging truss attachment: P/N 91602003
  Half-coupler clamp for rigging truss attachment: P/N 91602005
  Quick trigger clamp for rigging truss attachment: P/N 91602007
  Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, black: P/N 91604006
  Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, silver: P/N 91604007

Related Items

• VC-Dot 1 RGB 100 mm pitch, 100 pcs., 2 m lead-in: P/N 90357060
  VC-Dot 4 RGB 200 mm pitch, 64 pcs., 2 m lead-in: P/N 90357100
  VC-Dot 9 RGB 400 mm pitch, 36 pcs., 2 m lead-in: P/N 90357140
  P3-PC System Controller: P/N 90721030
  P3-050 System Controller: P/N 90721090
  P3-150 System Controller: P/N 90721015
  P3-300 System Controller: P/N 90721060
  P3 PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040
  P3 PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070
  P3 PowerPort 1000 IP Installation: P/N 90721080
  Martin® IP66 PSU 240W external power supply unit: P/N 90760330

Ordering Information

• VC-Feeder with BBD Connectors: P/N 90357041
• VC-Feeder with M16 Connectors: P/N 90357040