VC-Dot 4

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VC-Dot 4 is a lightweight string of individually controllable, bright Dots useful in creating customized LED video solutions with maximum artistic flexibility and a minimum of effort. Fully customizable and controllable via the award-winning P3 System Controller™ family and/or DMX512, it is a perfect solution for integrating LED video technology into façades, stage designs, ceilings or any other structure, indoors or out.

Mapping video onto VC-Dots goes quickly and intuitively via the P3 System Controller. No need for complex setups and time-consuming addressing. VC-Dot 4 contains four LEDs and is available in an RGB color mixing version.

How processing works for LED video

  • Creative LED Video element for building and stage integration
  • Customizable pixel-pitch
  • Bright and fully calibrated for optimal consistency

  • Family of ultimate creative possibilities

    The VC-Dot family consist of three different sizes, which meets the needs of the project. White and smoked diffused domes are available for further creative looks.

     

  • Easy infrastructure

    The VC-Dot products can be controlled via the Martin P3 protocol for easy mapping and integration with other Martin LED Video products onto the same control system. 
    For small or pure lighting applications, the VC-Dot also accepts RDM/DMX, enabling even more versatile use.

  • Flexible installation

    The flexible string solution is fully customizable in terms of pixel pitch, number of VC-Dots, total length of string and lead-in cable. This allows for many creative designs in building or stage elements.

     

  • Calibrated color and Intensity

    Each VC-Dot is calibrated for color and intensity consistency across the entire Martin creative LED range.

     

Family of ultimate creative possibilities

The VC-Dot family consist of three different sizes, which meets the needs of the project. White and smoked diffused domes are available for further creative looks.

 

Easy infrastructure

The VC-Dot products can be controlled via the Martin P3 protocol for easy mapping and integration with other Martin LED Video products onto the same control system. 
For small or pure lighting applications, the VC-Dot also accepts RDM/DMX, enabling even more versatile use.

Flexible installation

The flexible string solution is fully customizable in terms of pixel pitch, number of VC-Dots, total length of string and lead-in cable. This allows for many creative designs in building or stage elements.

 

Calibrated color and Intensity

Each VC-Dot is calibrated for color and intensity consistency across the entire Martin creative LED range.

 

Videos

P3 Live Preview and Flexible Video Mapping—P3 lifehack#3

 

Complicated Mapping Made Easy with P3—P3 lifehack#4

 

P3 Directly from Green Hippo Media Server—P3 lifehack#5

 

Mixing P3 Video and DMX for Creative Control—P3 lifehack#6

 

Features

  • Flexible string-based direct-view LED lighting
  • Perfect for façade or stage integration
  • Individually controllable VC-dots
  • Up to 64 VC-dots per string
  • Customizable VC-dot pixel pitch and string length
  • Calibrated brightness and colors for each VC-Dot
  • P3 and RDM/DMX controllable
  • Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
  • Efficient and long-lasting
  • IP67 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
  • Simple infrastructure via VC-Feeder and P3 PowerPort
  • Great number of mounting options using clips, brackets or profiles

Tech Specs

PhysicalPixel dimensions: 36 x 30 x 13 mm (1.5 x 1.2 x 0.6 in.)Pixel dimensions with dome: 36 mm x 30 mm x 27 mm (1.5 x 1.2 x 1.1 in.)Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) for 64 Dots, 200 mm (7.9 in.) spacing, with 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in cable and connectorMaximum number of pixels per string: 64Standard pixel spacing (pitch): 200 mm (7.9 in.)Minimum pixel spacing (pitch): 110 mm (4.3 in.)Maximum pixel spacing (pitch): 2000 mm (78.8 in.)Standard lead-in cable length: 2000 mm (78.8 in.)Maximum lead-in cable length: 5000 mm (196.9 in.)One pixel = one Dot
Control and ProgrammingControl options: Martin™ P3 System controller and/or DMXDMX channels: 3 per RGB Dot, string or groupControl modes: Calibrated and rawSetting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controllerControl resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each colorColor and intensity calibration: Dot-levelDMX compliance: USITT DMX512-ARDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
OpticsLED manufacturer: CreeMinimum LED lifetime: 50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)**Figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions
Photometric DataLight source: Four RGB LEDsLuminous intensity, RGB, calibrated mode: 6 cdLuminous intensity, RGB, raw mode: 7.5 cdTotal output, RGB, calibrated mode: 18.8 lmRed output, RGB, calibrated mode: 5.2 lmGreen output, RGB, calibrated mode: 12.3 lmBlue output, RGB, calibrated mode: 1.4 lmViewing angle: 127° x 127°Viewing angle with dome: 180° x 180°
ConstructionDot: Clear polycarbonate, clear silicone filledDiffuser dome: White translucent polycarbonateMounting clip: White polycarbonateInterconnecting cable: 6 x 20 AWG, blackMinimum cable bend radius: 26 mm (1.1 in.)Protection rating: IP67RoHS compliant
InstallationOrientation: Any
ConnectionsPower & data input to VC-Dot string from VC-Feeder™: Custom 8-pin connector, IP67-rated
ElectricalOperating voltage: 15 VDCPower and data converter: Martin VC-Feeder™Peak power consumption (at full intensity, full white): 1.50 W per DotTypical power consumption (with typical video content): 0.50 W per DotFigures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary
ThermalCooling: ConvectionMaximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° CMinimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° CPeak heat dissipation (calculated, at full intensity, full white): 6.5 BTU/hr.Typical heat dissipation (calculated, with typical video content):2.5 BTU/hr.Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary
ApprovalsEU safety: EN 60950-1EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class ACanadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class AAustralia/NZ: C-TICK N4241
  
AccessoriesVC-Dots ribbon cable extension, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 90357230Quick splice connectors for VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, set of 15: P/N 90357240VC-Dots ribbon cable termination cap, set of 10: P/N 91611400VC-Dot 4 Diffuser Domes, set of 10: P/N 90357190VC-Dot 4 Diffuser Domes, Smoked, set of 10: P/N 91610109VC-Dot 4 Interior Mounting Clips, 10 pcs: P/N 90357220VC-Dot 4 Truss Clips, set of 10: P/N 91611372VC-Dot 4 Mounting Bracket: P/N 91611302VC-Dot 4 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611378VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611379VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611380VC-Dot 4™ Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611381VC-Dot 4 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611390VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile Cover, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611391VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611392VC-Dot 4 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Grey, set of 10:P/N 91611393VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611450VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.):P/N 91611470VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611460VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.):P/N 91611480
Related ItemsMartin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Installation: P/N 90721080Martin VC-Feeder with BBD connector  P/N 90357041Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™: P/N 90721040Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090Martin P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: P/N 90721030
Ordering InformationVC-Dot 4™ RGB, 200 mm (7.9 in.) pitch, 64 pcs., 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in: P/N 90357100Strings with custom Dot pitch and lead-in length can be manufactured to special order

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Specifications
VC-Dot 4 Spec Sheet-English A4  en  721 KB Jan 09, 2019
VC-Dot 4 Systems Diagrams C  en  320 KB May 13, 2019
VC-Dot - Mounting clips specifications     199 KB Nov 28, 2017
VC-Dot plastic mounting profile specifications C  en  253 KB Sep 18, 2017
VC-Dot - Mounting clips specifications C  en  199 KB Aug 25, 2017
Truss Clip - Specifications B  en  345 KB Apr 06, 2014
Smoked Diffuser Dome - Specifications C  en  294 KB Jun 01, 2014
VC-Dot plastic mounting profile specifications     253 KB Nov 28, 2017
Aluminum Mounting Profile - Specifications B  en  644 KB Apr 06, 2014
Diffuser Dome - Specifications C  en  273 KB Jun 01, 2014
Smoked Diffuser Dome Specifications B  en  304 KB Apr 06, 2014
Manuals
VC-Dots - User Manual D  en  1.87 MB Dec 17, 2015
Illustrations
VC-Dot 4 with Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  433 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 with Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  58.2 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 without Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  101 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 without Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  339 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 without Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  52.7 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot cables A  en  64.5 KB Mar 12, 2013
VC-Dot Termination Cap - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  98.8 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot Termination Cap - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  305 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot Termination Cap - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  50.4 KB May 28, 2013
Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 4 - 2D dimensions (DWG) A    409 KB Sep 21, 2018
Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 4 - 2D dimensions (PDF) A    106 KB Sep 21, 2018
Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 4, 2D dimension (DWG) A  en  431 KB Feb 14, 2017
Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 4, 2D dimension (DXF) A  en  459 KB Feb 14, 2017
Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 4, 2D dimension (PDF) A  en  125 KB Feb 14, 2017
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  40.9 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  76.3 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  40.3 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile Endcap - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  40.2 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile Endcap - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  72.9 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile - 2D Dimensions (DXF) A  en  396 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile - 2D Dimensions (PDF) A  en  55.5 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Profile Cover - 2D Dimensions (DWG) A  en  169 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Profile Cover - 2D Dimensions (DXF) A  en  362 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Profile Cover - 2D Dimensions (PDF) A  en  53.2 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 TrussClip - 2D dimensions (DWG).dwg A  en  298 KB Jun 30, 2013
VC-Dot 4 TrussClip - 2D dimensions (DXF).dxf A  en  898 KB Jun 30, 2013
VC-Dot 4 TrussClip - 2D dimensions (PDF).pdf A  en  80.6 KB Jun 30, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile - 2D Dimensions (DWG) A  en  177 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Clip - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  42.5 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Clip - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  106 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile Endcap - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  40.5 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  80.8 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  240 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  45.2 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Profile Cover - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  40.9 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Profile Cover - 2D dimensions (DXF) A  en  79.5 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Profile Cover - 2D dimensions (PDF) A  en  37.6 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Clip - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  46.8 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 with Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DWG) A  en  121 KB Jan 17, 2013
3D Symbols
Vectorworks Symbols 2.6  en  66.4 MB May 01, 2019
CAD Drawings
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile Endcap - 3D (DWG) A  en  24.7 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 3D (DWG) A  en  139 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Aluminium Profile Cover - 3D (DWG) A  en  28.6 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Clip - 3D (DWG) A  en  183 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Clip - Simple 3D (DWG) A  en  13.9 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Mounting Profile - 3D (DWG) A  en  41.5 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Plastic Profile Cover - 3D (DWG) A  en  26.9 KB May 27, 2013
VC-Dot 4 with Diffuser Dome - 3D (DWG) A  en  491 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 3D (DWG) A  en  28.8 KB May 28, 2013
Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 4, 3D dimension (3ds) A  en  109 KB Feb 14, 2017
Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 4, 3D dimension (DWG) A  en  165 KB Feb 14, 2017
VC-Dot 4 with Diffuser Dome - Simple 3D (DWG) A  en  26.7 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot 4 without Diffuser Dome - 3D (DWG) A  en  380 KB Jan 17, 2013
Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 4 - 3D DWG A    31.1 KB Sep 21, 2018
Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 4 - 3DS A    54.6 KB Sep 21, 2018
VC-Dot 4 without Diffuser Dome - Simple 3D (DWG) A  en  21.5 KB Jan 17, 2013
VC-Dot Termination Cap - 3D (DWG) A  en  309 KB May 28, 2013
VC-Dot TrussClip - 3D (DWG) A  en  1.11 MB May 28, 2013
Compliances
VC-Dot Series - Product verification and reliability report A  en  630 KB Mar 24, 2017
ETL Test Verification of Conformity A  en  187 KB Dec 18, 2013
EU Declaration of Conformity A  en  321 KB Aug 12, 2013
Software
VC-Dot 4 White Personality Files     3.63 KB Apr 12, 2019
VC-Dots and Feeder Firmware 2.4.1    56.8 KB May 22, 2018
Service Notes
Cable Termination End Cap Installation Guide A  en  893 KB Jul 04, 2013
Mounting Profile Installation Guide A  en  243 KB Sep 29, 2013
Surface Mounting Clip Installation Guide B  en  111 KB Sep 11, 2017
Truss Clip Installation Guide A  en  258 KB Jul 04, 2013

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