Overview

The VDO Sceptron 20 is a linear outdoor-rated LED video fixture for the rental market with 20 mm pixel pitch and an extensive range of optical accessories for a wide variety of looks. The VDO Sceptron 20 is driven by the Martin P3 System Controller family for easy configuration, mapping and setup, and is also backwards compatible with DMX for smaller setups. The integrated power and data cabling allows for long daisy-chains with many fixtures per cable-run, while the power supply can be located backstage (up to 50 m away) for a clean setup avoiding messy cabling and several driver boxes.

Features

• 20 mm pixel pitch
• 125 cd per meter calibrated
• 375 lumen per meter calibrated
• 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)
• Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500 or P3 PowerPort 1000 IP) and simple cabling system
• Available in lengths of 1000 mm and 320 mm

Specifications

Physical

• Length: Available in 320 mm (12.6 in.) and 1000 mm (39.4 in.) versions
• Width: 27 mm (1.07 in.)
• Height: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
• Weight: 1.2 kg / m (0.81 lbs. per foot)

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, basic, segment and pixel-level
• 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: 3/10/13/22/55/157
• Color and intensity calibration: Pixel-level
• 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

• Options:

  Open Front
  Flat Diffuser
  Flat Smoked Diffuser
  Round Diffuser
  Round Smoked Diffuser
  Square Diffuser (supplied as standard with fixture)
  Square Smoked Diffuser
  Tube Diffuser
  Tube Smoked Diffuser
  NoBlend Diffuser
  Smoked NoBlend Diffuser
  Asymmetric (Wall-Washing) Lens
  All options can be interchanged at any time.

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

Photometric Data

• Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
• Pixels: 50 per meter
• Pitch (pixel center-to-center): 20.00 mm
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 125 cd per meter*
• Viewing angle: 120° x 120°
• Total output, calibrated mode: 4,166 nits (modules spaced 30 mm center-to-center)*, 375 lumens per meter*
• *Preliminary data, figures are approximate.

Video Processing

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

Signal Protocol

• Martin P3 (via Martin P3™ PowerPort) or DMX

Construction

• Color: Matte black
• Base: Extruded aluminum profile
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

Installation

• Mounting: Slot for locking nuts on back of profile (M6) and optional sliding bracket for M12 bolt
• Mounting options: Flat surface at any angle, pedestal or other suitable support
• Orientation: Any

Connections

• Power and data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Power and 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, P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP, Tripix™ Power or generic 48 VDC PSU
• Total power consumption (at maximum intensity, full white): 17 W per meter

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C (131° F)
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -30° C (-22° F)
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 60 BTU/hr per meter

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 60950-1, EN 60950-22, EN 62471
• EU EMC: EN 55032, EN 55024
• 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
• VDO Sceptron™ Diffuser Lens Removal Jaws: P/N 91611836
• Hardware:

  VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Sliding Brackets, set of 10: P/N 91610123
  VDO Sceptron™ Parallel Couplers, 30/40/50 mm, set of 10: P/N 91610125
  VDO Sceptron™ Parallel Couplers, 60/70/80 mm, set of 10: P/N 91610138
  VDO Sceptron™ Linear (End-to-End) Couplers, set of 10: P/N 91610124
  Super Lightweight Half Coupler Rigging Clamp, black: P/N 91602018
  Low Profile VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Half Coupler: P/N 91611790
  VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Spigot Adapter, 28 mm (1.1 in.): P/N 91611791
  VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Floorstands, set of two: P/N 91611792
  VDO Sceptron™ Pivot Coupler: P/N 91611793

• Optical:

  320 mm modules
  VDO Sceptron™ Flat Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610111
  VDO Sceptron™ Flat Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610113
  VDO Sceptron™ Round Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610115
  VDO Sceptron™ Round Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610117
  VDO Sceptron™ Square Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610119
  VDO Sceptron™ Square Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610121
  VDO Sceptron™ Tube Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611630
  VDO Sceptron™ Tube Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611650
  VDO Sceptron 10™ NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610126
  VDO Sceptron 10™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610128
  VDO Sceptron 20™ NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610130
  VDO Sceptron 20™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610132
  VDO Sceptron 40™ NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610134
  VDO Sceptron 40™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91610136
  VDO Sceptron™ Asymmetric Lens, 320 mm: P/N 91611670
  1000 mm modules
  VDO Sceptron™ Flat Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610112
  VDO Sceptron™ Flat Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610114
  VDO Sceptron™ Round Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610116
  VDO Sceptron™ Round Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610118
  VDO Sceptron™ Square Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610120
  VDO Sceptron™ Square Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610122
  VDO Sceptron™ Tube Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611640
  VDO Sceptron™ Tube Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611660
  VDO Sceptron 10™ NoBlend Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610127
  VDO Sceptron 10™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610129
  VDO Sceptron 20™ NoBlend Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610131
  VDO Sceptron 20™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610133
  VDO Sceptron 40™ NoBlend Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610135
  VDO Sceptron 40™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91610137
  VDO Sceptron™ Asymmetric Lens, 1000 mm: P/N 91611680

• 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, 0.25m (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, 0.25m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616050
  Power + Data Output Cable, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25m (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 10 x VDO Sceptron™ 1000mm / 30 x VDO Sceptron™ 320 mm: P/N 91515030
• Flightcase Extender for 10 x VDO Sceptron™ 1000 mm / 30 x VDO Sceptron™ 320 mm: P/N 91515031
• VDO Sceptron 20™, 320 mm, in cardboard box: P/N 90357660
• VDO Sceptron 20™, 1000 mm, in cardboard box: P/N 90357665