P3 100 System Controller (discontinued)

P3 100 System Controller
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The P3-100 System Controller is a robust video signal processing unit that allows video to join with lighting and scenic technologies for true visual integration. Based on embedded Linux and solid state storage, just one P3-100 Controller can handle up to 520.000 pixels scaled to any size.

  • Most user-friendly LED Video Controller 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
  • Drive connected fixtures with video input, DMX controls or a mix of both

Features

  • Drives up to 520.000 pixels
  • Built-in scaler and mapper
  • DVI-D input up to 1280x1024
  • Analog video input up to 720x576
  • 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 Depth: 380 mm (15.0 in.) Width: 482 mm (19.0 in.) Height (rackmount 2U): 90 mm (3.5 in.) Weight: 7.7 kg (17.0 lbs.)
Control/User Interface User interface: SXGA (1280 x 1024) or better monitor (VGA), USB keyboard, USB mouse Device status: Status indicator LEDs
DVI Video Input Supports all resolutions up to 1280x1024 Supports RGB and progressive scan only
Component Video Input Supports all resolutions up to 720x576 Supports progressive and interlaced scan 10-bits/color sampling Supports composite NTSC/PAL/Secam, S-Video (Y/C) and component YPbPr w/Sync-on-G (Y)
Video Processing Controller pixel processing capacity: 520 000 pixels (expandable by adding P3-100s)* Controller fixture capacity: 1000 fixtures (expandable by adding P3-100s)* Maximum workspace area: 1 310 720 pixels Maximum active capture area: 1 048 576 pixels System processing depth: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel) System latency, DVI: 2 frames System latency, component progressive: 2 frames System latency, component interlaced: 3 frames Latency between first and last panel: None Image rotation Scaling (global and mixed pixel pitch) De-interlacing Gamma curve selection and adjustment Real-time panel content remapping Real-time color temperature and color space control Real-time preview of video input and mapped canvas DMX 512 / Art-Net / sACN real-time controllable parameters Up to 4 universes of Art-Net and/or sACN input* Global intensity RGB intensity Color temperature X-Y video image position Video image rotation Freeze Blackout Test pattern selection Preset recall (incl. video input selection and scaling) Kinesys K2 / Tait Navigator real-time controllable parameters X-Y video image position Video image rotation *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 Max. number of panels per line: 50, extendable with Ethernet switch
Construction Housing: Steel and aluminum Color: Matt black Protection rating: IP20
Installation Mounting: 19-inch rackmount (2U) or free-standing
Connections Power input: IEC socket P3 data in/out: etherCON socket DVI video in: DVI-D (via DVI-I connector) Component video in: 3 x BNC Network (remote management, Art-Net, sACN and Kinesys K2/Vector): etherCON socket DMX in: 5-pin locking XLR Peripherals and USB memory devices: 4 x USB 2.0 ports User interface monitor: VGA Serial data (not used): RS-232 via DB9 connector
Electrical AC power: 115-250 V, 47-63 Hz Power supply unit: Integrated, universal multi-voltage Main fuse: 2A, T (slow blow)
Thermal Cooling: Forced air Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 50° C Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): 0° C 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
CE ETL C US Intertek 
Included Items EU-type power cable with Schuko connector US-type power cable UK-type power cable
Related Items 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 P3-100™ System Controller: P/N 90721010

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Manuals
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Kurzanleitung
de version G, updated: Oct 2023
de  919 KB Oct 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Training Videos
en version A, updated: Oct 2023
en  Oct 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers - DMX Protocol
en version 5.3.0, updated: Aug 2023
5.3.0  en  240 KB Aug 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Keyboard Shortcuts
en version F, updated: Aug 2023
en  37.5 KB Aug 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Capacity Info Note
en version N, updated: Oct 2023
en  199 KB Oct 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Quick Guide
en version G, updated: Oct 2023
en  2.49 MB Oct 2023
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Guide de Démarrage
fr version G, updated: Oct 2023
fr  840 KB Oct 2023
Brochures
file type icon Pro Install Overview Brochure
en updated: Oct 2023
  en  23.1 MB Oct 2023
Symbols
file type icon Martin Professional GDTF Library
en version A, updated: Oct 2023
en  203 Bytes Oct 2023
Compliances
file type icon ETL Listing Verification
en version A, updated: May 2018
en  69.4 KB May 2018
file type icon ELP PAR - EU Declaration of Conformity
en version A, updated: May 2018
en  321 KB May 2018
Software
platform icon P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.2
version 2024-03-27, updated: Mar 2024
2024-03-27     5.6 MB Mar 2024
platform icon P3 Fixture Adjuster One-Key Conversion
version 2016-05-30, updated: Oct 2023
2016-05-30     446 KB Oct 2023
platform icon P3-100/200 Recovery Wizard
version 5.3.2, updated: Apr 2023
5.3.2     81.6 MB Apr 2023
platform icon P3-100/200 Software
version 5.3.2, updated: Mar 2023
5.3.2     61.8 MB Mar 2023
Service Notes
Running P3 network in surge-sensitive environment
en version A, updated: May 2018
A   en    May 2018
Software 3.1.0 bug “Error getting frames”
en version A, updated: May 2018
A   en    May 2018
Main fuse blowing without specific reason
en version A, updated: May 2018
A   en    May 2018
file type icon VC-Grid/Strip products with P3 Software 3.1.1 or newer
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
en  43.4 KB Oct 2020
file type icon P3-100/200 warranty repair procedures
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
en  43.4 KB Oct 2020
Showfiles
file type icon Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 1 - H.264
en version B, updated: Aug 2023
en  950 MB Aug 2023
file type icon Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 2 - H.264
en version B, updated: Aug 2023
en  883 MB Aug 2023
file type icon Martin P3 Content Package Rev. B Part 3 - H.264
en version B, updated: Aug 2023
en  924 MB Aug 2023

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