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

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Martin VDO Dotron – creative LED video pixel

The Many Faces Of VDO Dotron

Features

Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500 or P3 PowerPort 1000 IP) and a simplified cabling system
Combined power and data cabling (compatible with other products such as VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron)
P3/DMX/RDM controllable (automatic protocol detection)
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 1500 / Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP and/or DMX Control modes: RGB and basic 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 DMX channels: 3/10 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/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:
Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
*Figure obtained under manufacturer’s test conditions

Options
Open Front
Flat Diffuser
Flat Smoked Diffuser
Dome Diffuser (supplied standard with fixture)
Dome Smoked Diffuser
Lens Array Narrow
All options can be interchanged at any time

Photometric Data Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel) Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 40 cd Viewing angle:
Open Front: 103° x 103° (half-peak)
Flat Diffuser: TBA
Dome Diffuser: 125° x 125° (half-peak)
Lens Array: TBA
Total output, calibrated mode: 4,000 nits (fixtures placed in array at 100 mm center-to-center), 100 lumens

Video Processing
Brightness control
Gamma correction and control
Color temperature 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: Optional flange bracket and other accessories Mounting options: Flat surface at any angle, pedestal or other suitable support 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 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 Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 20 BTU/hr

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

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
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
Combined DC power and data cables:
Power + Data Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort) 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
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

Related Items Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040 Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Rental: P/N 90721070 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: P/N 90721030

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 Spec Sheet-English updated: Jul 09, 2018			3.82 MB	Jul 09, 2018
VDO Dotron - Photometric files version A, updated: May 18, 2018	A		47 KB	May 18, 2018
Manuals
VDO Dotron - User Manual version B, updated: May 18, 2018	B		1.85 MB	May 18, 2018
Illustrations
VDO Dotron - 2D Drawings version C, updated: Sep 03, 2019	C		4.9 MB	Sep 03, 2019
3D Symbols
Vectorworks Symbols version 2.7, updated: Oct 08, 2019	2.7		251 MB	Oct 08, 2019
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: May 22, 2018	A		447 KB	May 22, 2018
Exterior Dot-HP / VDO Dotron - EU Declaration of Conformity version A, updated: May 22, 2018	A		95.3 KB	May 22, 2018
Software
VDO Dotron Firmware version 2.4.1, updated: May 22, 2018	2.4.1		56.8 KB	May 22, 2018