The VDO Sceptron 20 is a linear outdoor-rated LED video fixture for the rental market with 20 mm pixel pitch and an extensive range of optical accessories for a wide variety of looks. The VDO Sceptron 20 is driven by the Martin P3 System Controller family for easy configuration, mapping and setup, and is also backwards compatible with DMX for smaller setups. The integrated power and data cabling allows for long daisy-chains with many fixtures per cable-run, while the power supply can be located backstage (up to 50 m away) for a clean setup avoiding messy cabling and several driver boxes. 

• Extensive range of field-exchangeable optical accessories for a wide variety of looks
• Easy setup, mapping and configuration
• Bright and fully calibrated for optimal consistency

Features

• 20 mm pixel pitch
• 125 cd per meter calibrated
• 375 lumen per meter calibrated
• High-quality 16-bit per color image processing technology
• Pixel-level brightness and color calibration for optimal image quality
• P3/DMX controllable (automatic protocol detection)
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller
• Combined power/data input (single cable for power and data input)
• Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500 or P3 PowerPort 1000 IP) and simple cabling system
• Available in lengths of 1000 mm and 320 mm

Specifications

Physical

• Length: Available in 320 mm (12.6 in.) and 1000 mm (39.4 in.) versions
• Width: 27 mm (1.07 in.)
• Height: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
• Weight: 1.2 kg / m (0.81 lbs. per foot)

Control and Programming

• Control options: Martin P3™ System Controller via Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500 / Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP and/or DMX
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Control modes: RGB, basic, segment and pixel-level
• Setting and addressing: Martin P3™ System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color
• Color and intensity calibration: Pixel-level
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• Firmware update: Via Martin P3™ System Controller
• DMX channels: 3/10/13/22/55/157

• Device status: Multi-color visual indication
• Device test and reset: Magnetic pushbutton to call up local test patterns and reset device

Optics

Options

• Open Front
• Flat Diffuser
• Flat Smoked Diffuser
• Round Diffuser
• Round Smoked Diffuser
• Square Diffuser
• Square Smoked Diffuser
• Tube Diffuser
• Tube Smoked Diffuser
• Minimum LED lifetime: 50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*
• *Figure obtained under manufacturer’s test conditions
• All options can be interchanged at any time

Photometric Data

• Color resolution: 16 bits per color (48 bits per pixel)
• Viewing angle: 120° x 120°
• Pixels per meter: 50
• Pitch (pixel center-to-center): 20.0 mm
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 125 cd per meter*
• Total output, calibrated mode: 4 166 nits (modules spaced 30 mm center-to-center)*
• Total output, calibrated mode: 375 lumens per meter*
• *Preliminary data, figures are approximate

Video Processing

• Brightness control
• Gamma correction and control
• Color temperature control
• Color space control
• Calibration processing
• Synchronization

Signal Protocol

• Martin P3 (via Martin P3™ PowerPort) or DMX

Construction

• Base: Extruded aluminum profile
• Color: Matt black
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

Installation

• Orientation: Any
• Mounting: Slot for locking nuts on back of profile (M6) and optional sliding bracket for M12 bolt
• Mounting options: Flat surface at any angle, pedestal or other suitable support

Connections

• Power and data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Power and 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, P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP, Tripix™ Power or generic 48 VDC PSU
• Total power consumption (at max. intensity, full white): 17 W per meter

Thermal

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 55° C (131° F)
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C (-4° F)
• Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%): 60 BTU/hr per meter

Approvals

• EU safety: EN 60950-1, 60950-22, EN 62471
• EU EMC: EN 55032, EN 55024
• 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