Overview

Your creative VDO toolbox just got bigger, more dynamic and flexible, making your P3 System Controller even more versatile.

VDO Dotron is a compact and powerful outdoor-rated video pixel with many faces that truly sparks creativity for 3D stage setups. A wide variety of lenses and diffusers offers a wealth of different looks - or go with no front for a raw look. Easy video-mapping and creative mix ‘n’ match with other Martin LED video products via the P3 System Controller. It uses the same integrated power and data cabling as VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron, making installation a breeze. Be creative.

Features

• Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500 or P3 PowerPort 1000 IP) and a simplified cabling system
• Combined power and data cabling (compatible with other products such as VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron)
• P3/DMX/RDM controllable (automatic protocol detection)
• Extensive range of built-in pixelated effects
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller
• Fully color and brightness calibrated for optimal cross-product consistency (colors match with VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron)
• High-quality 16-bit per color image processing technology
• 100 lumen per dot calibrated
• 4 different diffuser options plus 1 narrow lens array (all field-exchangeable)
• IP65 rated for outdoor use
• Versatile rigging accessories

Specifications

Physical

• Diameter: 72 mm (2.9 in.)
• Height: 34 mm (1.4 in.), without diffuser/lens installed
• Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs.), without diffuser/lens installed

Control and Programming

• Control options: Martin P3™ System Controller via Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500 / Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP and/or DMX
• Control modes: RGB and basic
• Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Setting and addressing: Martin P3™ System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• DMX channels: 3/10
• Calibration: Color and intensity of entire dot
• Firmware update: Via Martin 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: Magnetic pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

Optics

• Minimum LED lifetime:

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

• Options
  Open Front
  Flat Diffuser
  Flat Smoked Diffuser
  Dome Diffuser (supplied standard with fixture)
  Dome Smoked Diffuser
  Lens Array Narrow
  All options can be interchanged at any time

Photometric Data

• Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 40 cd
• Viewing angle:

  Open Front: 103° x 103° (half-peak)
  Flat Diffuser: TBA
  Dome Diffuser: 125° x 125° (half-peak)
  Lens Array: TBA

• Total output, calibrated mode: 4,000 nits (fixtures placed in array at 100 mm center-to-center), 100 lumens

Video Processing

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

Signal Protocol

• Martin P3 (via Martin P3™ PowerPort) or DMX/RDM (direct)

Construction

• Housing: Cast aluminum
• Color: Matte black
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

Installation

• Mounting: Optional flange bracket and other accessories
• Mounting options: Flat surface at any angle, pedestal or other suitable support
• Orientation: Any

Connections

• Power & data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Power & data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Hot plugging compatible

Electrical

• Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC +/- 4%
• Power supply options: Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500, Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP, Martin IP66 PSU 240W or generic 48 VDC PSU
• Total power consumption (at maximum intensity, full white): 5 W

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 20 BTU/hr

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 60950-1, EN 60950-22
• EU EMC: EN 55024, EN 55032 (Class A), EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
• US safety: UL 60950-1, UL 60950-22
• US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A
• Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, No. 60950-22
• Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A
• Australia/NZ: RCM

Accessories

• Magnetic Test Tool, set of 10: P/N 91610139
• Hardware:

  VDO Dotron™ Flange Bracket: P/N 91611803
  

VDO Dotron™ Half Coupler: 

P/N 91611802
VDO Dotron™ to VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Coupler: P/N 91616071
VDO Dotron™ to VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Pivot Coupler: P/N 91616072
VDO Dotron MultiRig Bar, 1000 mm: P/N 91616100

• Optical:

  VDO Dotron™ Flat Diffuser: P/N 91611804
  VDO Dotron™ Flat Smoked Diffuser: P/N 91611805
  VDO Dotron™ Dome Diffuser: : P/N 91611806
  VDO Dotron™ Dome Smoked Diffuser: P/N 91611807
  VDO Dotron™ Lens Array Narrow: P/N 91611808

• Combined DC power and data cables:

  Power + Data Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616046
  Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + wire tails (for PSU) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616048
  

• Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616049

Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + male Tripix type (for Martin IP66 PSU 240W) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.):P/N 91616050
Power + Data Output Cable, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616047
DMX Lead-out Cable, male BBD to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616051

• BBD extension cables:

  Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.3 ft.): P/N 91616041
  Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616024
  Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616042
  Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616043
  Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82.1 ft.): P/N 91616044
  Power + Data Cable, Rental Type, 100 m (328 ft.) bulk without connectors: P/N 91616045

• Connectors:

  Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, Male: P/N 91611750
  Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, Female: P/N 91611751
  Blanking Caps for unused female BBD connectors, set of 10: P/N 91616052

Related Items

• Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040
• Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070
• Martin™ IP66 PSU 240 W external power supply unit: P/N 90760330
• Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090
• Martin P3-100™ System Controller: P/N 90721010
• Martin P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015
• Martin P3-200™ System Controller: P/N 90721020
• Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060
• Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: P/N 90721030

Ordering Information

• Flightcase for 24 x VDO Dotron™: P/N 91515043
• Flightcase Extender for 24 x VDO Dotron™: P/N 91515044
• VDO Dotron™, in cardboard box: P/N 90357690