Martin P3-050 System Controller

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The P3-050 System Controller is a compact and affordable video processor for the entire range of Martin LED Video products, driving up to 100.000 pixels. Integration with lighting and automation controls is facilitated via the integrated DMX, Art-Net and Kinesys interfaces.

Compact and affordable LED Video Controller
Compatible with all Martin LED video products (panels and creative products)
Integration with lighting controls (DMX, Art-NET) and automation systems

Videos

Getting a Screen Up and Running with P3—P3 lifehack#1

Fast Deployment of Pre-Made Map on P3—P3 lifehack#2

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

Match Used Panels and Brand New Ones with P3—P3 lifehack#7

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 LED Video products (panels and creative products)
Integration with lighting controls (DMX & Art-NET) 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)

Specifications

Physical Width: 482 mm (19.0 in.) Height: 45 mm (1.8 in.) rackmount 1U Weight: 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.) Depth: 360 mm (14.2 in.) 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 panel: None DMX 512 / Art-Net real-time controllable parameters:
Up to 32 universes of Art-Net 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

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
*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 panels 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 P3 data in/out: etherCON socket Network (remote management, Art-Net and Kinesys K2/Vector): etherCON socket 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 Peripherals and USB memory devices: 4 x USB 2.0 ports User interface monitor: DisplayPort++ (compatible with adapters to DVI, HDMI and VGA, not supplied) 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 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™ License on One-Key™ USB stick: P/N 90721030 Martin P3-PC™ License only: P/N 39808028 Ordering Information Martin P3-050 System Controller: P/N 90721090

Downloads

	Version	Language	Size	Uploaded
Specifications
P3-050 System Controller Spec Sheet-English			603 KB	Jul 09, 2018
Manuals
P3 System Controllers - DMX Protocol			602 KB	Nov 30, 2017
P3 System Controllers - Quick Guide	G		2.49 MB	May 11, 2018
P3 System Controllers – Guide de Démarrage	G		840 KB	May 11, 2018
P3 System Controllers – Kurzanleitung	G		919 KB	May 11, 2018
P3 System Controllers - DMX Protocol	4.3.0		602 KB	May 11, 2018
P3-050, P3-150, P3-300 - Monitor Connection Guide	D		118 KB	May 22, 2018
P3 System Controllers - Shortcuts	C		152 KB	May 11, 2018
P3 System Controllers - Capacity Info Note	I		410 KB	Jul 01, 2019
3D Symbols
Vectorworks Symbols	2.6		66.4 MB	May 01, 2019
Compliances
P3-050 / P3-150 – EU Declaration of Conformity	A		45 KB	May 18, 2018
P3-050 / P3-150 – ETL Listing Verification	A		103 KB	May 18, 2018
Software
P3 Fixture Adjuster One-Key Conversion	2016-05-30		514 KB	May 18, 2018
P3-050/150/300 Software	5.0.0		51.2 MB	Jul 01, 2019
P3-050/150/300 Recovery Wizard	5.0.0		51 MB	Jul 01, 2019
Service Notes
Running P3 network in surge-sensitive environment	A			May 22, 2018
Using EC-10 LED Video panels with P3-050/150/300 System Controller	A			May 22, 2018
Using EC-20 LED Video panels with P3-050/150/300 System Controller	A			May 22, 2018
Using P3 PowerPort 1500 with P3-05/150/300 System Controller	A			May 22, 2018
VC-Grid/Strip products with P3 Software 3.1.1 or newer	A			May 22, 2018
Tech Notes
Running P3 network in surge-sensitive environment				Nov 30, 2017
Using EC-10 LED Video panels with P3-050/150/300 System Controller				Nov 30, 2017
Using EC-20 LED Video panels with P3-050/150/300 System Controller				Nov 30, 2017
Using P3 PowerPort 1500 with P3-050/150/300 System Controller				Nov 30, 2017
VC-Grid/Strip products with P3 Software 3.1.1 or newer				Nov 22, 2017