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
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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)
Tech Specs
PhysicalDepth: 360 mm (14.2 in.)Width: 482 mm (19.0 in.)Height (rackmount 1U): 45 mm (1.8 in.)Weight: 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs.)
Control/User InterfaceUser interface: SXGA (1280 x 1024) or better monitor (VGA, DVI, HDMI or DP), USB keyboard, USB mouseDevice status: Status indicator LEDs
DVI Video InputSupports all resolutions up to 1920x1080Supports both RGB and YCbCr, progressive scan only
Video ProcessingController 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 pixelsMaximum active capture area: 2 073 600 pixelsSystem processing depth: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)System latency, DVI: 2 framesLatency between first and last panel: NoneImage rotationScaling (global and mixed pixel pitch)De-interlacingGamma curve selection and adjustmentReal-time panel content remappingReal-time color temperature and color space controlReal-time preview of video input and mapped canvasDMX 512 / Art-Net real-time controllable parametersUp to 32 universes of Art-Net input*Global intensityRGB intensityColor temperatureX-Y video image positionVideo image rotationFreezeBlackoutTest pattern selectionPreset recall (incl. video input selection and scaling)Kinesys K2 / Tait Navigator real-time controllable parametersX-Y video image positionVideo image rotation*See also P3 System Controller Capacity Info Note on Support & Downloads page
P3 Signal ProtocolSignal type: Gigabit EthernetProtocol: Proprietary Martin P3Hot pluggable: Yes, electrically isolated at all connectionsCable type: Ethernet, shielded, CAT 5e or betterCable length: Up to 100 m between any 2 devices, extendable with Ethernet switchMax. number of panels per line: 50, extendable with Ethernet switch
ConstructionHousing: Steel and aluminumColor: Matt blackProtection rating: IP20
InstallationMounting: 19-inch rackmount (1U) or free-standing
ConnectionsPower input: IEC socket with integrated power switchP3 data in/out: etherCON socketDVI video in: DVI-D (via DVI-I connector)Network (remote management, Art-Net and Kinesys K2/Vector): etherCON socketDMX in: 5-pin locking XLRDMX thru: 5-pin locking XLRDVI video thru: DVI-D (via DVI-I connector)Peripherals and USB memory devices: 4 x USB 2.0 portsUser interface monitor: DisplayPort++ (compatible with adapters to DVI, HDMI and VGA, not supplied)
ThermalCooling: Forced airMaximum 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.
ApprovalsEU safety: EN 60950-1EU 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 6100-4-11US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1Canadian safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
Included ItemsEU-type power cable with Schuko connectorUS-type power cableUK-type power cable
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Ordering InformationMartin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090
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