VC-Feeder with M16 Connector Multi Protocol Driver Box for VC-Dot Series

FEATURES:
High-quality, 16-bit-per-color image processing technology
IP65 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
P3/DMX controllable (automatic protocol detection)
Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
Hybrid power + data input (single cable for power and data input)
Hybrid power + data thru (to daisy-chain multiple VC-Feeders)
Hybrid power + data output (to a string of VC-Dots)
Surface- and truss-mountable

SPECIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL
Length: 164 mm (6.5 in.) including mounting ears
Width: 68 mm (2.7 in.)
Height: 36 mm (1.5 in.)
Weight: 590 g (1.3 lb.)

CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
Control options: Martin P3 System Controller via Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 / Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP and/or DMX
Control modes: Adapts to detected product
Protocol detection: Automatic
Product detection: Automatic
Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
DMX channels: Adapts to detected product
DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
Firmware update: Via P3 System Controller

CONTROL/USER INTERFACE
Device status: Multicolor status LED
Device test and reset: Pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

VIDEO PROCESSING
Brightness control
Gamma correction and control
Color temperature control
Calibration processing
Synchronization

CONSTRUCTION
Housing: Extruded aluminum
Protection rating: IP65
RoHS compliant

INSTALLATION
Orientation: Any
Surface mounting: Two M6 mounting slots
Truss mounting: M12 mounting hole for standard rigging lamp
CONNECTIONS
Power & data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
Power & data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated*
Power & data output: 8-pin custom, IP67-rated

*Legacy model with M16 connectors available on request.

ELECTRICAL
Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC from Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 / P3 PowerPort 1000 IP / IP66 PSU 240W or external PSU
Output voltage: 15 VDC
Maximum total power consumption: 135 W

THERMAL
Cooling: Convection
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C
Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 46 BTU/hr. (not including display devices but with system at full load)
Thermal monitoring: Integrated temperature sensor allowing thermal protection shutdown

APPROVALS
EU safety: EN 60950
EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1
Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1

ACCESSORIES
M16 Connector Models:
Input Cables, M16 Connectors:
Hybrid P3 Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR to female M16, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 11840165
DMX and Martin IP66 PSU 240W / Tripix Power IP66 input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus Martin IP66 240W PSU connector to female M16: P/N 11840195
DMX and generic 48 VDC PSU input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus two wire tails to female M16: P/N 11840174

Output Cables, M16 Connectors:
Hybrid output cable for P3 systems, male M16 to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 11840166
Hybrid output cable for DMX systems, male M16 to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 11840202

Extension Cables, M16 Connectors:
Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 1 m (3.2 ft.): P/N 11840167
Hybrid extension cable M16 to M16, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 11840168
Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 11840169
Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 11840170
Hybrid extension cable, M16 to M16, 25 m (82 ft.): P/N 11840164

Loose M16 Connectors:
M16 connector, male: P/N 05343522
M16 connector, female: P/N 05323538

BBD Connector Models:
Input Cables, BBD Connectors:
Hybrid P3 input cable, 4-pin male XLR to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616046
DMX and Martin IP66 PSU 240W / Tripix Power IP66 input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus Martin IP66 240W PSU connector to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616050
DMX and generic 48 VDC PSU input cable, 5-pin male XLR plus two wire tails to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616048
DMX and hybrid P3 input cable, 5-pin male XLR + 4-pin male XLR to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616049

Output Cables, BBD Connectors:
Hybrid output cable for P3 systems, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616047
Hybrid output cable for DMX systems, male BBD to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616051

Extension Cables, BBD Connectors, Rental Type:
Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft.): P/N 91616041
Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616024
Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616042
Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616043
Hybrid extension cable, rental type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft.): P/N 91616044

Extension Cables, BBD Connectors, Install Type:
Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft): P/N 91616055
Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft): P/N 91616056
Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft): P/N 91616057
Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft): P/N 91616058
Hybrid extension cable, install type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft): P/N 91616059

Extension Cables, BBD Connectors, Low Smoke Zero Halogen Type:
Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft.): P/N 91616012
Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616013
Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616014
Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616015
Hybrid extension cable, LSZH type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft.): P/N 91616016

Loose BBD Connectors:
BBD connector, male: P/N 91611750
BBD connector, female: P/N 91611751
Set of 10 caps for female BBD connectors: P/N 91616052

All Models :
M16 to BBD Adapter Cables:
Male M16 to female BBD, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616053
Male BBD to female M16, 0.25 m (0.8 ft.): P/N 91616054

Bulk Hybrid Cable:
Hybrid cable, rental type, 100 m (328 ft.): P/N 91616045
Hybrid cable, install CMX type, 100 m (328 ft.): P/N 91616060
Hybrid cable, install LSZH type, 100 m (328 ft.): P/N 91616017

Hybrid cables carry both DC power and data over separate conductors.

Rental type cables are suitable for temporary installations, install type cables are suitable for permanent installations.

Installation Hardware:
G-clamp for rigging truss attachment: P/N 91602003
Half-coupler clamp for rigging truss attachment: P/N 91602005
Quick trigger clamp for rigging truss attachment: P/N 91602007
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

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ORDERING INFORMATION
VC-Feeder with M16 Connectors: P/N 90357040 (not for new designs)