Martin P3 200 System Controller

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The P3-200 System Controller enables DVI and SDI signals to be mapped onto the entire range of Martin Creative LED products and P3-enabled MAC moving heads, driving up to 520.000 pixels. Featuring the integration with lighting and automation that makes the P3 System Controller family open so much new creative potential.

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 1920x1080
HD-SDI 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 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 1920x1080 Supports RGB and progressive scan only

SDI Video Input 1 x SD-SDI 525/60 (NTSC) or 625/50 (PAL) per SMPTE 259M 1 x HD-SDI 720p per SMPTE 296M or 1080i per SMPTE 292M 1 x 3G-SDI per SMPTE 424M (compatible with level A sync only)

Video Processing Controller pixel processing capacity: 520 000 pixels (expandable by adding P3-200s)* Controller fixture capacity: 1000 fixtures (expandable by adding P3-200s) 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, SDI progressive: 2 frames System latency, SDI 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 (328 ft.) 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) SDI video in: 1 x BNC SDI video thru: 1 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 (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

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 P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060 Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: Free download from martin.com

Ordering Information Martin P3-200™ System Controller: P/N 90721020

Downloads

	Version	Language	Size	Uploaded
Manuals
P3 System Controllers – Kurzanleitung version G, updated: May 2018	G		919 KB	May 2018
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 - 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
P3 System Controllers - Capacity Info Note version N, updated: Oct 2022	N		199 KB	Oct 2022
Symbols
Martin Professional GDTF Library version A, updated: Jul 2021	A		203 Bytes	Jul 2021
Compliances
ETL Listing Verification version A, updated: May 2018	A		69.4 KB	May 2018
ELP PAR - EU Declaration of Conformity version A, updated: May 2018	A		321 KB	May 2018
Software
P3-100/200 Recovery Wizard version 5.3.2, updated: Apr 2023	5.3.2		81.6 MB	Apr 2023
P3 Fixture Adjuster One-Key Conversion version 2016-05-30, updated: May 2018	2016-05-30		514 KB	May 2018
P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.2 version 2023-03-19, updated: Mar 2023	2023-03-19		280 Bytes	Mar 2023
P3-100/200 Software version 5.3.2, updated: Mar 2023	5.3.2		61.8 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
Service Procedures
Martin P3-200 DVI 1920x1080 version S, updated: May 2018	S		205 KB	May 2018
Service Notes
Main fuse blowing without specific reason version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
Running P3 network in surge-sensitive environment version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
Software 3.1.0 bug “Error getting frames” version A, updated: May 2018	A			May 2018
VC-Grid/Strip products with P3 Software 3.1.1 or newer version A, updated: Oct 2020	A		43.4 KB	Oct 2020
P3-100/200 warranty repair procedures version A, updated: Oct 2020	A		43.4 KB	Oct 2020
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