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VDO Atomic Dot
User Guide
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Table of contents
Dimensions ...................................................................................................3
Safety information .........................................................................................7
Introduction .................................................................................................10
Before using the product for the first time..............................................10
Fixture overview..........................................................................................11
Junction box overview.................................................................................12
Physical installation.....................................................................................13
Fixture location ......................................................................................13
Ways of mounting the fixture .................................................................13
Mounting the fixture on a truss using the hanging bracket....................14
Mounting the fixture on a truss using direct clamp ................................15
Interlocking multiple fixtures ..................................................................15
Safety bonds..........................................................................................18
Mounting the junction box......................................................................18
AC power and data connection...................................................................19
Safety limits for connecting devices ......................................................19
AC power connection to Junction Box...................................................19
Data connection to Junction Box ...........................................................19
PDE connections between fixtures........................................................22
System Setup..............................................................................................23
Setting options by RDM .........................................................................23
Scanning for RDM devices on the data link...........................................23
Getting status and setting options by RDM ...........................................23
RDM.......................................................................................................24
Using the VDO Atomic Dot .........................................................................25
Thermal regulation.................................................................................25
Video display using P3 ..........................................................................25
DMX control ...........................................................................................25
Status LED.............................................................................................26
Pushbutton functions .............................................................................26
Maintenance ...............................................................................................27
Installing optical accessories .................................................................27
Cleaning.................................................................................................28
LED performance...................................................................................28
Installing new software ..........................................................................28
DMX protocol ..............................................................................................29
DMX mode 1 channel ............................................................................29
DMX mode 3 channel ............................................................................29
DMX mode 4 channel ............................................................................30
DMX mode Basic ...................................................................................30
DMX mode Extended.............................................................................34
FX Table ................................................................................................41
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................44
Specifications..............................................................................................45
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Dimensions
Fixture dimensions
241.6
175.2
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
146
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Junction Box dimensions
129.1
106.5
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
50.5
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Coupler (for interlocking two fixtures)
44
37
33
21
Half Coupler (for attaching to truss)
50.8
41
49
90
140
85
33
41
18
49
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
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Interlock Adapter (for attaching to microphone stand)
41 33
48
49
28
Pivot coupler (for interlocking two fixtures at an angle)
44
53
41
4
23
15.0M8x1.25-6H
3/8-16UNC
15.0
7.5
18.5
187
90
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing, operating or
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this
manual:
Warning!
Safety
hazard. Risk
of severe
injury or
death.
VDO Atomic Dot CLD only: Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to EN 62471
and IEC/TR 62778. Possibly hazardous radiation emitted from this product. May be
harmful to the eyes. Do not stare at operating lamp and do not view the light output
with optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only and must be installed by a qualified
technician. It is not for household use. It presents risks of severe injury or death
due to fire hazards, electric shock and falls. It can create a fire hazard or a risk of
eye injury if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Warning!
Powerful
light
emission.
Risk of eye
injury.
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
information.
servicing this product.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
safety
severe
electric
shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning!
Hot surfaces.
Install, operate and service Martin® products only as directed in their user
manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered
by product warranties. Follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the product. Keep this user manual for
future use.
For the latest user documentation and other information about this and all Martin®
products, please visit the Martin® website at http://www.martin.com
If you have a
please contact your Martin® distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for
details) or in the USA on 1-844-776-4899.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when installing,
operating or servicing the fixture.
Protection from electric shock
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use.
Do not open the fixture or remove any cover. Refer any service operation not
described in this manual to an authorized Martin Service partner.
Shut down power to the entire installation at the main power distribution board and
lock out power before carrying out any installation or maintenance work.
ny questions about how to install, operate or service the fixture safely,
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