VC-Dot 9

Outdoor rated string-based LED dots - large

VC-Dot 9
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Soon to be discontinued - please contact your dealer for information

VC-Dot 9 is a lightweight string of individually controllable, bright Dots useful in creating customized LED video solutions with maximum artistic flexibility and a minimum of effort. Fully customizable and controllable via the award-winning P3 System Controller™ family and/or DMX512, it is a perfect solution for integrating LED video technology into façades, stage designs, ceilings or any other structure, indoors or out.

Mapping video onto VC-Dots goes quickly and intuitively via the P3 System Controller. No need for complex setups and time-consuming addressing. VC-Dot 9 contains nine LEDs and is available in an RGB color mixing version.

How processing works for LED video

  • Creative LED Video element for building and stage integration
  • Customizable pixel-pitch
  • Bright and fully calibrated for optimal consistency

  • Family of ultimate creative possibilities

    The VC-Dot family consist of three different sizes, which meets the needs of the project. White and smoked diffused domes are available for further creative looks.

     

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    Easy infrastructure

    The VC-Dot products can be controlled via the Martin P3 protocol for easy mapping and integration with other Martin LED Video products onto the same control system. 
    For small or pure lighting applications, the VC-Dot also accepts RDM/DMX, enabling even more versatile use.

  • Flexible installation

    The flexible string solution is fully customizable in terms of pixel pitch, number of VC-Dots, total length of string and lead-in cable. This allows for many creative designs in building or stage elements.

     

  • Calibrated color and Intensity

    Each VC-Dot is calibrated for color and intensity consistency across the entire Martin creative LED range.

     

Family of ultimate creative possibilities

The VC-Dot family consist of three different sizes, which meets the needs of the project. White and smoked diffused domes are available for further creative looks.

 

 

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Easy infrastructure

The VC-Dot products can be controlled via the Martin P3 protocol for easy mapping and integration with other Martin LED Video products onto the same control system. 
For small or pure lighting applications, the VC-Dot also accepts RDM/DMX, enabling even more versatile use.

Flexible installation

The flexible string solution is fully customizable in terms of pixel pitch, number of VC-Dots, total length of string and lead-in cable. This allows for many creative designs in building or stage elements.

 

Calibrated color and Intensity

Each VC-Dot is calibrated for color and intensity consistency across the entire Martin creative LED range.

 

Features

  • Flexible string-based direct-view LED lighting
  • Perfect for façade or stage integration
  • Individually controllable VC-dots
  • Up to 36 VC-dots per string
  • Customizable VC-dot pixel pitch and string length
  • Calibrated brightness and colors for each VC-Dot
  • P3 and RDM/DMX controllable
  • Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller family
  • Efficient and long-lasting
  • IP67 rated for permanent outdoor or indoor use
  • Simple infrastructure via VC-Feeder and P3 PowerPort
  • Great number of mounting options using clips, brackets or profiles

Specifications

  • Physical Pixel dimensions: 48 x 40 x 13 mm (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 in.) Pixel dimensions with dome: 48 x 40 x 31 mm (1.9 x 1.6 x 1.3 in.) Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) for 36 Dots, 400 mm (15.8 in.) spacing, with 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in cable and connector Maximum number of pixels per string: 36 Standard pixel spacing (pitch): 400 mm (15.8 in.) Minimum pixel spacing (pitch): 150 mm (5.9 in.) Maximum pixel spacing (pitch): 2000 mm (78.8 in.) Standard lead-in cable length: 2000 mm (78.8 in.) Maximum lead-in cable length: 5000 mm (196.9 in.) One pixel = one Dot
    Control and Programming Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color DMX channels: 3 per RGB Dot, string or group DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20 Control options: Martin™ P3 System controller and/or DMX Control modes: Calibrated and raw Setting and addressing: P3 System Controller or RDM-compliant controller Color and intensity calibration: Dot-level
    Optics Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)* LED manufacturer: Cree Binning: Tight color and flux binning Calibration: Full Gamut Pixel Calibration *Figure obtained under manufacturer's test conditions
    Photometric Data Light source : Nine RGB LEDs Viewing angle: 127° x 127° Viewing angle with dome: 180° x 180° Luminous intensity, RGB, calibrated mode: 18 cd Luminous intensity, RGB, raw mode: 22.5 cd Total output, RGB, calibrated mode: 55.3 lm Red output, RGB, calibrated mode: 14.8 lm Green output, RGB, calibrated mode: 36.9 lm Blue output, RGB, calibrated mode: 3.6 lm

    * All Photometric Data measured in steady state (30 minutes warm-up time) at 25°C ambient.
    Construction Dot: Clear polycarbonate, clear silicone filled Diffuser dome: White translucent polycarbonate Mounting clip: White polycarbonate Interconnecting cable: 6 x 20 AWG, black Minimum cable bend radius: 26 mm (1.1 in.) Protection rating: IP67 RoHS compliant
    Installation Orientation: Any
    Connections Power & data input to VC-Dot string from VC-Feeder™: Custom 8-pin connector, IP67-rated
  • Electrical Power and data converter: Martin VC-Feeder™ Peak power consumption (at full intensity, full white): 2.75 W per Dot Typical power consumption (with typical video content): 0.92 W per Dot Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary Operating voltage: 15 VDC
    Thermal Cooling: Convection Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C Peak heat dissipation (calculated, at full intensity, full white): 12 BTU/hr. Typical heat dissipation (calculated, with typical video content): 4 BTU/hr. Figures for typical video content are indicative only and will vary
    Environmental RoHS: Compliant REACH: Compliant WEEE: Compliant Proposition 65: Compliant
    Approvals EU safety: EN 60950-1 EU EMC: EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 US safety: ANSI/UL 60950-1 US EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A Canadian safety: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Canadian EMC: ICES-003 Class A Australia/NZ: C-TICK N4241 India: BIS
    Related Items Martin VC-Feeder™ with BBD connector: P/N 90357041 Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500: P/N 90721040 Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP Installation: P/N 90721080 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 P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015 Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060 Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: Free download from martin.com
    Accessories

    VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 90357230
    Quick splice connectors for VC-Dots ribbon cable extension, set of 15: P/N 90357240
    VC-Dots ribbon cable termination cap, set of 10: P/N 91611400
    VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Domes, set of 10: P/N 90357200
    VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Domes, Smoked, set of 10: P/N 91610108
    VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Spheres, set of 10: P/N 91611530
    VC-Dot 9 Interior Mounting Clips, 10 pcs: P/N 90357170
    VC-Dot 9 Truss Clips, set of 10: P/N 91611373
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Bracket: P/N 91611303
    VC-Dot 9 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611382
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611383
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611384
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Black, set of 10: P/N 91611385
    VC-Dot 9 Aluminum Mounting Profile, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611394
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cover, Grey, 2 m (6.6 ft.): P/N 91611395
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611396
    VC-Dot 9 Mounting Profile Cable Entry End Caps, Grey, set of 10: P/N 91611397
    VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611490
    VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, Black, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611510
    VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611500
    VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile Cover, White, 1.2 m (4.0 ft.): P/N 91611520
    Ordering Information VC-Dot 9™ RGB, 400 mm (15.8 in.) pitch, 36 pcs., 2 m (6.6 ft.) lead-in: P/N 90357140HU Strings with custom Dot pitch and lead-in length can be manufactured to special order.

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Specifications
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Spec Sheet-English
en version A4, updated: Jan 2019
A4  en  706 KB Jan 2019
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Systems Diagrams
en version E, updated: Oct 2020
E  en  459 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot plastic mounting profile specifications
en version C, updated: Oct 2020
C  en  253 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot - Mounting clips specifications
en version C, updated: Oct 2020
C  en  199 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot 9 - Diffuser sphere specifications
en version C, updated: May 2018
C  en  151 KB May 2018
file type icon Aluminum Mounting Profile - Specifications
en version B, updated: Oct 2020
B  en  644 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Diffuser Dome Specifications
en version B, updated: Oct 2020
B  en  275 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Diffuser Dome - Specifications
en version C, updated: Oct 2020
C  en  273 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Smoked Diffuser Dome Specifications
en version B, updated: Oct 2020
B  en  304 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Smoked Diffuser Dome - Specifications
en version C, updated: Oct 2020
C  en  294 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Truss Clip - Specifications
en version B, updated: Oct 2020
B  en  345 KB Oct 2020
Manuals
file type icon VC-Dots - User Manual
en version D, updated: Oct 2020
D  en  1.87 MB Oct 2020
Brochures
file type icon Pro Install Overview Brochure
en updated: Oct 2023
  en  23.1 MB Oct 2023
Illustrations
file type icon VC-Dot 9 with Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  58.1 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 without Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  336 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 without Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  100 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 without Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  53 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot cables
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  64.5 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot Termination Cap - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  98.8 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot Termination Cap - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  305 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot Termination Cap - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  50.4 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 9 - 2D dimensions (PDF)
version B, updated: Dec 2020
B    128 KB Dec 2020
file type icon Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 9 - 2D dimensions (DWG)
version B, updated: Dec 2020
B    3.04 MB Dec 2020
file type icon Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 9, 2D dimension (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  431 KB May 2018
file type icon Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 9, 2D dimension (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  449 KB May 2018
file type icon Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 9, 2D dimension (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  150 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  40.7 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  75.6 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  40.2 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile Endcap - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  40 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile Endcap - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  72.3 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile Endcap - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  40.4 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  80.2 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile - 2D Dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  396 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile - 2D Dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  55.2 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Profile Cover - 2D Dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  169 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Profile Cover - 2D Dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  360 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Profile Cover - 2D Dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  52.8 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 TrussClip - 2D dimensions (DWG).dwg
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  274 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 TrussClip - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  799 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 TrussClip - 2D dimensions (PDF).pdf
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  76.7 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 with Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  117 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile - 2D Dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  177 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Sphere - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  61.8 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Sphere - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  483 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  237 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  45.1 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Profile Cover - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  40.9 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Profile Cover - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  79.5 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Profile Cover - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  38.2 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Clip - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  46.6 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Clip - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  106 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Clip - 2D dimensions (PDF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  42 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Sphere - 2D dimensions (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  201 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 with Diffuser Dome - 2D dimensions (DXF)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  415 KB May 2018
Symbols
file type icon AutoCAD 2D Symbols
en version 2.1, updated: Dec 2023
2.1  en  3.7 MB Dec 2023
file type icon AutoCAD 3D Symbols
en version 2.1, updated: Dec 2023
2.1  en  14.1 MB Dec 2023
file type icon Vectorworks Symbols
en version 3.8, updated: Dec 2023
3.8  en  371 MB Dec 2023
CAD Drawings
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Profile Cover - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  28.6 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Clip - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  177 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Clip - Simple 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  13.8 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Sphere - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  243 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Diffuser Sphere - Simple 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  36.3 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Mounting Profile - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  40.7 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Plastic Profile Cover - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  26.2 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 with Diffuser Dome - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  492 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 with Diffuser Dome - Simple 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  26.8 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Aluminium Mounting Profile - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  138 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile Endcap - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  24.8 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 Alu Profile CableEntry Endcap - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  28.7 KB May 2018
file type icon Diffuser dome for VC-Dot 9, 3D dimension (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  153 KB May 2018
file type icon Diffuser_dome_for_VC_Dot9_3DS
updated: May 2018
    107 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 without Diffuser Dome - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  386 KB May 2018
file type icon VC-Dot 9 without Diffuser Dome - Simple 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: May 2018
A  en  27.4 KB May 2018
file type icon Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 9 - 3DS
version A, updated: Sep 2018
A    53.6 KB Sep 2018
file type icon Mounting Bracket VC-Dot 9 - 3D DWG
version A, updated: Sep 2018
A    30.4 KB Sep 2018
file type icon VC-Dot Termination Cap - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  309 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot TrussClip - 3D (DWG)
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  1.11 MB Oct 2020
Compliances
file type icon ELP PAR - EU Declaration of Conformity
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  321 KB Oct 2020
file type icon ETL Test Verification of Conformity
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  187 KB Oct 2020
file type icon VC-Dot Series - Product verification and reliability report
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  630 KB Oct 2020
Software
file type icon VC-Dot 9 White Personality Files
updated: Apr 2019
    3.63 KB Apr 2019
Service Notes
file type icon Cable Termination End Cap Installation Guide
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  893 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Mounting Profile Installation Guide
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  243 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Surface Mounting Clip Installation Guide
en version B, updated: Oct 2020
B  en  111 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Truss Clip Installation Guide
en version A, updated: Oct 2020
A  en  258 KB Oct 2020
Firmware
platform icon VC-Dot Family - Firmware
version 2.4.4, updated: Jan 2024
2.4.4     Jan 2024

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