Martin P3-050 System Controller

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The P3-050 System Controller is a compact and affordable unit driving video and DMX controls into the entire Martin range of Creative LED products and P3-enabled MAC moving heads. It controls systems of up to 100.000 pixels, takes DVI video input, DMX input, Art-Net input and sACN input.

Compact and affordable LED Video Controller
Compatible with all Martin Creative LED products and P3-enabled MAC moving heads
Integration with lighting controls (DMX, Art-Net, sACN) and automation systems
Drive connected fixtures with video input, DMX controls or a mix of both

Videos

Features

Drives up to 100.000 pixels
Built-in scaler and mapper
DVI-D input up to 1920x1080
Built-in GUI (Graphical User Interface) including easy setup wizards
Real time visualization of the video mapping within the GUI (Graphical User interface)
Most user-friendly LED Video processor on the market
Compatible with all Martin Creative LED products and P3-enabled MAC moving heads
Integration with lighting controls (DMX, Art-Net & sACN) and automation systems
All connected products report status and problems back to the controller for easy monitoring and maintenance
Showfiles compatible with all products within the P3 System Controller family (including the P3-PC offline editor)
Connected fixtures can cross-fade or toggle in real-time between video-mapping and DMX (pixel-mapping) control

Specifications

Physical Width: 482 mm (19.0 in.) Height: 45 mm (1.8 in.) rackmount 1U Depth: 360 mm (14.2 in.) Weight: 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.)

Control/User Interface User interface : SXGA (1280 x 1024) or better monitor (VGA, DVI, HDMI or DP), USB keyboard, USB mouse Device status: Status indicator LEDs

DVI Video Input
Supports all resolutions up to 1920x1080
Supports both RGB and YCbCr, progressive scan only

Video Processing Controller pixel processing capacity: 100,000 pixels (expandable by adding P3-050s)* Controller fixture capacity: 2000 fixtures (expandable by adding P3-050s)* Maximum workspace area: 2,073,600 pixels Maximum active capture area: 2,073,600 pixels System processing depth: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel) System latency, DVI: 2 frames
Latency between first and last fixture: None Scaling (global and mixed pixel pitch) Gamma curve selection and adjustment Control of brightness, contrast and low light Real-time content remapping Real-time color temperature and color space control Real-time preview of video input and mapping canvas *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Support & Downloads page

DMX CONTROLS

One line of DMX input* Up to 128 universes of Art-Net and/or sACN input* Control of intensity and colors Control of color temperature Merge video input with DMX controls towards fixtures Cross-fade or toggle between video and DMX controls Freeze, blackout or activate testpatterns on video engine Recall video presets (video settings, fixture positions and more) *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Support & Downloads page

MOTION CONTROLS

One universe of DMX, Art-Net, sACN or Kinesys K2* Compatible with Kinesys K2, Tait Navigator and others Control fixture or group position on video canvas Control fixture or group rotation on video canvas *See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Support & Downloads page

P3 Signal Protocol Signal type: Gigabit Ethernet Protocol : Proprietary Martin P3 Hot pluggable: Yes, electrically isolated at all connections Cable type: Ethernet, shielded, CAT 5e or better Cable length: Up to 100 m between any 2 devices, extendable with Ethernet switch Maximum number of fixtures per line: 50, extendable with Ethernet switch

Construction Housing: Steel and aluminum Color: Matte black Protection rating: IP20

Installation Mounting: 19-inch rackmount (1U) or free-standing
Connections
Power input: IEC socket with integrated power switch
User interface monitor: DisplayPort++ (compatible with adapters to DVI, HDMI and VGA, not included)
Peripherals and USB memory devices: 4 x USB 2.0 ports
DVI video in: DVI-D (via DVI-I connector)
DVI video thru: DVI-D (via DVI-I connector)
DMX in: 5-pin locking XLR
DMX thru: 5-pin locking XLR
Network (remote management, Art-Net, sACN and Kinesys K2/Vector): etherCON socket
P3 data in/out: etherCON socket

Electrical AC power: 100-240 V, 47-63 Hz Power supply unit: Integrated, universal multi-voltage

Thermal Cooling: Forced air Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 50° C (122° F) Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): 0° C (32° F) Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 685 BTU/hr.

Approvals EU safety: EN 60950-1 EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 6100-4-2, EN 6100-4-3, EN 6100-4-4, EN 6100-4-5, EN 6100-4-6, EN 6100-4-11 US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1 Canadian safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 India: BIS

Included Items
EU-type power cable with Schuko connector
US-type power cable
UK-type power cable

Related Items 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: Free download from martin.com

Ordering Information Martin P3-050 System Controller: P/N 90721090

Downloads

	Version	Language	Size	Uploaded
Specifications
P3-050 System Controller - Spec Sheet version D, updated: Apr 2022	D		303 KB	Apr 2022
Manuals
P3 System Controllers – Training Videos version A, updated: Dec 2022	A			Dec 2022
P3 System Controllers - DMX Protocol version 5.3.0, updated: Aug 2023	5.3.0		240 KB	Aug 2023
P3 System Controllers - Keyboard Shortcuts version F, updated: Aug 2023	F		37.5 KB	Aug 2023
P3 System Controllers - Capacity Info Note version N, updated: Oct 2022	N		199 KB	Oct 2022
P3-050, P3-150, P3-300 - Monitor Connection Guide version D, updated: Oct 2020	D		118 KB	Oct 2020
P3 System Controllers – Kurzanleitung version G, updated: May 2018	G		919 KB	May 2018
P3 System Controllers - Quick Guide version G, updated: May 2018	G		2.49 MB	May 2018
P3 System Controllers – Guide de Démarrage version G, updated: May 2018	G		840 KB	May 2018
Symbols
Martin Professional GDTF Library version A, updated: Jul 2021	A		203 Bytes	Jul 2021
Vectorworks Symbols version 3.6, updated: Aug 2023	3.6		339 MB	Aug 2023
Compliances
P3-050 / P3-150 – EU Declaration of Conformity version A, updated: Oct 2020	A		45 KB	Oct 2020
P3-050 / P3-150 – ETL Listing Verification version A, updated: Oct 2020	A		103 KB	Oct 2020
Software
P3-050/150/300 Recovery Wizard version 5.3.2, updated: Apr 2023	5.3.2		80.8 MB	Apr 2023
P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.2 version 2023-03-19, updated: Mar 2023	2023-03-19		280 Bytes	Mar 2023
P3-050/150/300 Software version 5.3.2, updated: Mar 2023	5.3.2		81 MB	Mar 2023
P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.0 version 2023-03-15, updated: Mar 2023	2023-03-15		12.1 MB	Mar 2023
P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.2.0 version 2023-03-15, updated: Mar 2023	2023-03-15		24.9 MB	Mar 2023
P3 Fixture Adjuster One-Key Conversion version 2016-05-30, updated: May 2018	2016-05-30		514 KB	May 2018
Service Notes
VC-Grid/Strip products with P3 Software 3.1.1 or newer version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
3D Partsfinder - Opening using Solid Works Composer Player version 4, updated: Oct 2020	4		743 KB	Oct 2020
Using P3 PowerPort 1500 with P3-05/150/300 System Controller version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
Using EC-20 LED Video panels with P3-050/150/300 System Controller version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
Using EC-10 LED Video panels with P3-050/150/300 System Controller version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
Running P3 network in surge-sensitive environment version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
Showfiles
Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 1 - H.264 version B, updated: Aug 2023	B		950 MB	Aug 2023
Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 2 - H.264 version B, updated: Aug 2023	B		883 MB	Aug 2023
Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 3 - H.264 version B, updated: Aug 2023	B		924 MB	Aug 2023