Martin VDO Dotron

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Your creative VDO toolbox just got bigger, more dynamic and flexible, making your P3 System Controller even more versatile.

VDO Dotron is a compact and powerful outdoor-rated video pixel with many faces that truly sparks creativity for 3D stage setups. A wide variety of lenses and diffusers offers a wealth of different looks - or go with no front for a raw look. Easy video-mapping and creative mix ‘n’ match with other Martin LED video products via the P3 System Controller. It uses the same integrated power and data cabling as VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron, making installation a breeze. Be creative.

The perfect expansion of your creative VDO toolbox for exciting 3D stage setups
Extensive range of field-exchangeable diffusers and lenses for a great variety of looks
Easy setup, mapping and configuration via P3 System Controller
Complete range of rigging accessories available

Videos

Features

Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500, P3 PowerPort 1000 IP or DMX PowerPort 375) and a simple cabling system
Combined power and data cabling (compatible with other products such as VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron)
DMX Control
P3 Control with VideoMapping
Hybrid DMX + P3 Control (toggle in real-time between DMX, PixelMapping and VideoMapping using P3 Switch channel)
Extensive range of built-in pixelated effects
Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller
Fully color and brightness calibrated for optimal cross-product consistency (colors match with VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron)
High-quality 16-bit per color image processing technology
100 lumen per dot calibrated
4 different diffuser options plus 1 narrow lens array (all field-exchangeable)
IP65 rated for outdoor use
Versatile rigging accessories

Specifications

Physical Diameter: 72 mm (2.9 in.) Height: 34 mm (1.4 in.), without diffuser/lens installed Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs.), without diffuser/lens installed

Control and Programming Control options: Martin P3™ System Controller (via Martin P3 PowerPort™) or DMX Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color Protocol detection: Automatic Setting and addressing: Martin P3™ System Controller or RDM-compliant controller Calibration: Color and intensity of entire dot DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20 Firmware update: Via Martin P3™ System Controller
Control modes, direct DMX control: RGB and Basic DMX channels, direct DMX control: 3/10 Control modes, DMX via P3: P3 Intensity, P3 RGB, P3 Basic, P3 Hybrid and P3 PixelMap DMX channels, DMX via P3: 1/3/5/6/3

Control/User Interface Device status: Multi-color visual indication Device test and reset: Magnetic pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

Optics Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
*Figure obtained under manufacturer’s test conditions
Binning: Tight color and flux binning Calibration: Full Gamut Color Calibration
Diffuser/Lens Options:
Open Front
Flat Diffuser
Flat Smoked Diffuser
Dome Diffuser (supplied standard with fixture)
Dome Smoked Diffuser
Lens Array Narrow
All optical accessories are interchangeable and screw onto fixtures

Photometric Data Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel) Viewing angle: Open Front: 103° x 103° (half-peak)
Dome Diffuser: 125° x 125° (half-peak)
Lens Array: 22° x 22° (half-peak)
Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 40 cd per dot Luminous output, calibrated mode: 120 lumen per dot Total output, calibrated mode: 4000 nits (fixtures placed in array at 100 mm center-to-center) CCT: 6500 Kelvin LED refresh rate - Standard Mode: 1001 Hz LED refresh rate - High Refresh Mode: 4004 Hz

* All Photometric Data measured in steady state (30 minutes warm-up time) at 25°C ambient.

Video Processing
Brightness control
Gamma correction and control
Color temperature control
Color space control
Calibration processing
Synchronization

Signal Protocol Martin P3 (via Martin P3™ PowerPort) or DMX/RDM (direct)

Construction Housing: Cast aluminum Color: Matte black Protection rating: IP65 RoHS compliant
Installation Mounting: Four M4 threaded holes on back of fixture Mounting options: M4 bolts, optional flange bracket, half coupler, multirig bar, coupler to VDO Sceptron/Fatron, pivot coupler to VDO Sceptron/Fatron Orientation: Any

Connections Power & data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated Power & data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated Hot plugging compatible

Electrical Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC +/- 4% Power supply options: Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500, Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP, Martin™ DMX PowerPort 375, Martin™ IP66 PSU 240W or generic 48 VDC PSU Total power consumption (at maximum intensity, full white): 5 W

Thermal Cooling: Convection Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C (131° F) Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C (-4° F) Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 20 BTU/hr

Environmental RoHS: Compliant REACH: Compliant WEEE: Compliant Proposition 65: Compliant Efficacy (max output): 21.8 lm/W LWR*: 363 lm/kg (156 lm/lb)
LWR = Lumen-to-Weight Ratio

Approvals EU safety: EN 60950-1, EN 60950-22 EU EMC: EN 55024, EN 55032 (Class A), EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 US safety: UL 60950-1, UL 60950-22 US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, No. 60950-22 Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A Australia/NZ: RCM India: BIS

Related Items Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040 Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070 Martin DMX PowerPort 375: P/N 90721094 Martin™ IP66 PSU 240 W external power supply unit: P/N 90760330 Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090 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™ System Controller: Free download from martin.com

Accessories
Magnetic Test Tool, set of 10: P/N 91610139

Hardware:
VDO Dotron™ Flange Bracket: P/N 91611803
VDO Dotron™ Half Coupler: P/N 91611802
VDO Dotron™ to VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Coupler: P/N 91616071
VDO Dotron™ to VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Pivot Coupler: P/N 91616072
VDO Dotron™ MultiRig Bar, 1000 mm: P/N 91616100
Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, black: P/N 91604006
Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, silver: P/N 91604007

Optical:
VDO Dotron™ Flat Diffuser: P/N 91611804
VDO Dotron™ Flat Smoked Diffuser: P/N 91611805
VDO Dotron™ Dome Diffuser: : P/N 91611806
VDO Dotron™ Dome Smoked Diffuser: P/N 91611807
VDO Dotron™ Lens Array Narrow: P/N 91611808

BBD input adapters:
Power + Data Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort 1500 or DMX PowerPort 375) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616046
Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + wire tails (for PSU) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616048
Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616049
Power + Data Input Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + male Tripix type (for Martin IP66 PSU 240W) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.):P/N 91616050

BBD output adapters:
Power + Data Output Cable, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616047
DMX Lead-out Cable, male BBD to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616051

BBD extension cables:
Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.3 ft.): P/N 91616041
Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616024
Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616042
Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616043
Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82.1 ft.): P/N 91616044
Power + Data Cable, Rental Type, 100 m (328 ft.) bulk without connectors: P/N 91616045

Connectors:
Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, Male: P/N 91611750
Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, Female: P/N 91611751
Blanking Caps for unused female BBD connectors, set of 10: P/N 91616052

Ordering Information Flightcase for 24 x VDO Dotron™: P/N 91515043 Flightcase Extender for 24 x VDO Dotron™: P/N 91515044 VDO Dotron™, in cardboard box: P/N 90357690

Downloads

	Version	Language	Size	Uploaded
Specifications
VDO Dotron Family - Optical Accessories version A, updated: Sep 23, 2021	A			Sep 23, 2021
VDO Dotron Family - Rigging Accessories version A, updated: Sep 23, 2021	A			Sep 23, 2021
VDO Dotron Family - System Diagrams version A, updated: Apr 14, 2021	A		622 KB	Apr 14, 2021
VDO Dotron Family - Spec Sheet version A, updated: Sep 23, 2021	A		544 KB	Sep 23, 2021
Manuals
VDO Dotron - User Manual version C, updated: Dec 14, 2020	C		1.96 MB	Dec 14, 2020
Photometrics
VDO Dotron - Photometric files version A, updated: Apr 14, 2021	A		47 KB	Apr 14, 2021
Illustrations
VDO Dotron - 2D Drawings version C, updated: Sep 03, 2019	C		4.9 MB	Sep 03, 2019
Symbols
Martin Professional GDTF Library version A, updated: Jul 22, 2021	A		203 Bytes	Jul 22, 2021
Vectorworks Symbols version 3.4, updated: Nov 24, 2022	3.4		288 MB	Nov 24, 2022
CAD Drawings
VDO Dotron - 3D Models version B, updated: Sep 03, 2019	B		3.4 MB	Sep 03, 2019
Compliances
Ext. PixLine / VDO Sceptron / Ext. Dot-HP / VDO Dotron / VDO Fatron - ETL Listing Verification version A, updated: Oct 22, 2020	A		447 KB	Oct 22, 2020
Exterior Dot-HP / VDO Dotron - EU Declaration of Conformity version A, updated: Oct 22, 2020	A		95.3 KB	Oct 22, 2020
Firmware
VDO Dotron Family - Firmware version 2.4.1, updated: Nov 23, 2022	2.4.1			Nov 23, 2022