Overview

The VC-Strip family of narrow LED video strips is ideal for integration of video into stage and set designs, interiors, custom set elements and more. VC-Strips are fully pixel-level calibrated on brightness and colors for optimal uniformity and quality and are driven by Martin’s award-winning P3 System Controller family for smooth playback that outperforms any DMX-based system. VC-Strips are available in various lengths and can even be cut to required length on-site.   

Features

• 16/8 individually controllable pixels
• 30 mm pixel pitch
• 2750 nits of brightness 
• High-quality 16-bit per color image processing technology
• Pixel-level brightness and color calibration for optimal image quality
• P3/DMX controllable (automatic protocol detection)
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller
• Combined power/data input (single cable for power and data input)
• Combined power/data thru (to daisy-chain up to 45 VC-Strip 30s)
• Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500) and simple cabling system
• Length of VC-Strip can be customized on-site (simple cutting) to fit integration needs
• Compatible with VC-Grid 30

Specifications

Physical

• VC-Strip 32x1 15™:

  Length: 480 mm (18.9 in.) *
  Width: 19 mm (0.8 in.)
  Height: 15 mm (0.6 in.)
  Weight: 51 g (0.12 lbs.)

• VC-Strip 16x1 15™:

  Length: 240 mm (9.5 in.) *
  Width: 19 mm (0.8 in.)
  Height: 15 mm (0.6 in.)
  Weight: 31 g (0.07 lbs.)

• *Including 1 mm board-to-board gap

Control and Programming

• Control options: Martin P3 System Controller™ via Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ and/or DMX
• Control modes: Pixel and module
• Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• DMX channels: Pixel mode 16x1 model = 48, 8x1 model = 24; Module mode (all models) = 3
• Color and intensity calibration: Pixel-level
• Firmware update: Via P3 System Controller
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20

Control/User Interface

• Device status: Multi-color visual indication
• Device test and reset: Pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

Optics

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

Photometric Data

• Pixels: 16/8 per module
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 2750 Nit
• Viewing angle: 120° x 120°
• Preliminary data, figures are approximate.

Video Processing

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

Construction

• Base: Black FR4 circuit board
• Protection rating: IP20
• RoHS compliant

Installation

• Mounting: Mounting holes in module
• Orientation: Any
• Maximum number of VC-Strip™ 16x1 30 modules per daisy-chain: 45
• Maximum number of VC-Strip™ 8x1 30 modules per daisy-chain: 63

Connections

• Power & data input: 4-pin Molex connector
• Power & data thru: 4-pin Molex connector

Electrical

• Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC from Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™ or external PSU
• Peak power consumption (at full intensity, full white): 16x1 model 8 W; 8x1 model 4 W
• Typical power consumption (with typical video content): 16x1 model 3 W; 8x1 model 1.5 W
• Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary. Power consumption figures include cable and assume a 50 m chain

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 45° C
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
• Peak heat dissipation (calculated, at full intensity, full white): 16x1 model 28 BTU/hr.; 8x1 model 14 BTU/hr.
• Typical heat dissipation (calculated, with typical video content): 16x1 model 11 BTU/hr.; 8x1 model 5.5 BTU/hr.
• Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary.

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

• Input cables:

  Power+Data Adapter, XLR4-to-PCB, 0.25 m (0.9 ft.): P/N 91616035
  Power+Data Adapter, XLR5+Power-to-XLR4, 0.25 m (0.9 ft.): P/N 91616037
  Power+Data Adapter, XLR5+XLR4-to-XLR4, 0.25 m (0.9 ft.): P/N 91616038
  Power+Data Adapter, XLR5+Tripix-to-XLR4, 0.25 m (0.9 ft.): P/N 91616039

• VC-Strip to VC-Strip link cables:

  Power+Data Cable, PCB-to-PCB, 200 mm (7.9 in.): P/N 91616025
  Power+Data Cable, PCB-to-PCB, 400 mm (15.8 in.): P/N 91616026
  Power+Data Cable, PCB-to-PCB, 600 mm (23.7 in.): P/N 91616027
  Power+Data Cable, PCB-to-PCB, 800 mm (31.5 in.): P/N 91616028
  Power+Data Cable, PCB-to-PCB, 1000 mm (39.4 in.): P/N 91616029

• Extension cables:

  Power+Data Cable, XLR4-to-XLR4, 1 m (3.3 ft.): P/N 91616030
  Power+Data Cable, XLR4-to-XLR4, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616031
  Power+Data Cable, XLR4-to-XLR4, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616032
  Power+Data Cable, XLR4-to-XLR4, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616033
  Power+Data Cable, XLR4-to-XLR4, 25 m (82.1 ft.): P/N 91616034

• Output/throughput cables:

  Hybrid Output/Thru Cable, PCB-to-XLR4, 0.25 m (0.9 ft.): P/N 91616036
  Power+Data Adapter, XLR4-to-XLR5, 0.25 m (0.9 ft.): P/N 91616040

• Cable without connectors:

  Power+Data Cable, Rental, 100 m (328.1 ft.): P/N 91616045
  Power+Data Cable, Install CMX, 100 m (328.1 ft.): P/N 91616060
  Power+Data Cable, Install LSZH, 100 m (328.1 ft.): P/N 91616017

 

 

 

 

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Ordering Information

• VC-Strip™ 16x1 30 RGB: P/N 90357460
• VC-Strip™ 8x1 30 RGB: P/N 90357470