P3 200 System Controller (discontinued)

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
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 P3-100™ 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
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Kurzanleitung
de version G, updated: May 2018
de  919 KB May 2018
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Training Videos
en version A, updated: Dec 2022
en  Dec 2022
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 - Quick Guide
en version G, updated: May 2018
en  2.49 MB May 2018
file type icon P3 System Controllers – Guide de Démarrage
fr version G, updated: May 2018
fr  840 KB May 2018
file type icon P3 System Controllers - Capacity Info Note
en version N, updated: Oct 2022
en  199 KB Oct 2022
Symbols
file type icon Martin Professional GDTF Library
en version A, updated: Jul 2021
en  203 Bytes Jul 2021
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 P3-100/200 Recovery Wizard
version 5.3.2, updated: Apr 2023
5.3.2     81.6 MB Apr 2023
platform icon P3 Fixture Adjuster One-Key Conversion
version 2016-05-30, updated: May 2018
2016-05-30     514 KB May 2018
platform icon P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.2
version 2023-03-19, updated: Mar 2023
2023-03-19     280 Bytes Mar 2023
platform icon P3-100/200 Software
version 5.3.2, updated: Mar 2023
5.3.2     61.8 MB Mar 2023
platform icon P3 Personality and Firmware Update Package 5.3.0
version 2023-03-15, updated: Mar 2023
2023-03-15     12.1 MB Mar 2023
platform icon 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
file type icon Martin P3-200 DVI 1920x1080
en version S, updated: May 2018
en  205 KB May 2018
Service Notes
Main fuse blowing without specific reason
en version A, updated: May 2018
A   en    May 2018
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
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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P3 200 System Controller (discontinued)