Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 User Manual

P3 PowerPort 1500™

User Manual

Dimensions

All measurements are expressed in millimeters

482

88

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Contents

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AC mains power input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DC power output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

P3 video data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

P3 video data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

P3 video data output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Status LEDs and control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing new software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 P3 PowerPort 1500 Safety and Installation Guide

Safety Information

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document:

Warning! Read this user manual before installing and operating the P3 PowerPort 1500.

Warning! The P3 PowerPort 1500 is designed to integrate with other devices in a video display
installation. Follow the safety precautions given not only in this user manual but also in the manuals
of all the devices you connect to it. Observe all warnings given in the manuals and printed on
devices. Install and operate devices only as described in the manuals and only in accordance with
local laws and regulations. Keep this manual for future reference. Manuals are supplied with devices
and also available for download from www.martin.com.

Warning! The Martin™ P3 PowerPort 1500 is not for household use. It presents risks of severe injury
or death due to fire and burn hazards, electric shock and falls. It must be installed by qualified
technicians only.

Warning! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the P3 PowerPort 1500. Refer any operation not
described in this manual to Martin™ or its authorized service agents.

If you have any questions about how to operate the P3 PowerPort 1500 safely, please contact your Martin™
supplier or call the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on [phone], or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.

PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK

• The P3 PowerPort 1500 can supply a safe maximum current of 7.5 A on each of its four power + data
outputs. Do not connect devices that draw a combined total current of more than 7.5 A to a power + data
output.

• Check and respect the directions given in the user manuals of all the devices that you intend to connect to
the P3 PowerPort 1500, particularly the instructions, warnings and limits that apply to:

- system layout,

- connections to other devices,

- specified cables,

- maximum cable lengths, and

- maximum number of devices that can be connected.

• Provide a means of locking out AC mains power that allows power to the installation to be shut down and
made impossible to reapply, even accidentally, during work on the installation.

• Shut down power to the installation during service and when it is not in use.

WARNING!

Read the safety precautions in this section before

installing, powering, operating or servicing this

product.

Warning!

Safety hazard.
Risk of severe

injury or

death.

Warning!

Hazardous

voltage. Risk

of severe or

lethal electric

shock.

Warning!

Fire hazard.

Warning!

Refer to

manual before

installing,

powering or

servicing.

Safety In formation 5

• Ensure that the P3 PowerPort 1500 is electrically connected to ground (earth).

• Connect the P3 PowerPort 1500 to AC mains power at 100-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz only.

• Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both
overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.

• Use only a power input cable that has 12 AWG or 4 mm² minimum conductor size and an outer cable
diameter of 10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.). Power cable must be hard usage type (SJT or equivalent) and
heat-resistant to 90° C (194° F) minimum. In the EU the cable must be HAR type.

• Use only the cables specified by Martin™ for the devices concerned to interconnect them. If the specified
cables are not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Martin™ for assistance in finding or
creating a safe alternative cable

• Before applying power to the installation, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in
perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices.

• Isolate the installation from power immediately if the product, power cable or power plug are in any way
damaged, defective or wet, or if they show signs of overheating.

• Do not expose the P3 PowerPort 1500 to rain or moisture.

PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE

• Do not attempt to bypass fuses. Replace defective fuses with fuses of the same type and rating only.

• Provide free airflow and a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around fans and air vents.

• Do not operate the P3 PowerPort 1500 if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 45° C (113° F).

• Do not modify the P3 PowerPort 1500 in any way not described in this manual or install other than
genuine Martin™ parts. Use only accessories approved by Martin™.

PROTECTION FROM INJURY

• When installing the P3 PowerPort 1500 above ground level, ensure that the primary installation hardware
and supporting structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.

• When suspending the P3 PowerPort 1500 from a rigging structure, use two rigging clamps that are
approved by an official notified body for the weight they support and installed as described in this manual.

• In an overhead installation or where the P3 PowerPort 1500 may cause injury if it falls:

- block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or

moving the P3 PowerPort 1500,

- install as described in this manual a secondary attachment (such as a safety wire) that is approved in

accordance with UL1573 Section 9.2 and EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 as a safety attachment for the
weight it must secure if the primary attachment fails, and

- as soon as work is completed, check that all hardware and components are securely in place and that

all installation and rigging hardware used is securely fastened.

6 P3 PowerPort 1500 Safety and Installation Guide

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™. This compact PSU (power supply unit) and data
driver is designed for connection to AC mains power and a Martin P3™ control device. It supplies
low-voltage DC power and relays P3 video display data to products in Martin™ LED-based video systems
such as the VC family. The P3 PowerPort 1500 can be rack-mounted, installed on a flat surface or flown
from a truss using two standard rigging clamps.

For possible system layouts when using the P3 PowerPort 1500™ with Martin™ video products, please see
the user documentation for those products. Martin™ user documentation is supplied with products and
available for download from the Martin™ website at http://www.martin.com, where you can also find the
latest specifications, firmware updates and support information for all Martin™ products.

Martin™ welcomes input from users. Comments or suggestions regarding this manual can be e-mailed to
[e-mail] or posted to: Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18,
DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Unpacking

The following items are included with the P3 PowerPort 1500:

• Two rack or surface mounting brackets with screws

• Safety wire attachment bracket with screws

• This manual.

Either a mains power cable complete with Neutrik PowerCon power input connector or a separate Neutrik
PowerCon power input connector should be ordered separately from Martin™ (see ”Accessories” on page

18).