Introduction; Before Using The Product For The First Time - Martin VDO Atomic Dot User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Martin VDO Atomic Dot product. This versatile product can be used for
a wide variety of effects:
Compact strobe fixture
Compact blinder fixture
Compact beam fixture
Compact video pixel with 16 LEDs of individual control
The VDO Atomic Dot is available in two variants:
A WRM variant featuring a primary white LED with a color temperature of 2700K
A CLD variant featuring a primary white LED with a color temperature of 5700K
Both variants also contain 16 individually controllable RGB LEDs for additional Aura effects behind
the front-lens.
As the fixture is fully IP65-rated, it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Multiple VDO Atomic Dots can be combined together into battens and arrays to create large visual
effects, by using the integrated interconnecting mechanics.
The VDO Atomic Dot is compatible with a large variety of lighting and video control protocols,
allowing the fixture to be controlled in the most suitable way:
DMX/RDM
Art-Net
sACN
P3
Power and data is supplied to the fixture via a hybrid cable with hybrid connector that carries
power, DMX and Ethernet. This allows many fixtures to be daisy-chained very easily, without
requiring multiple cables between them.
The start of a daisy-chain is made at a Junction Box that takes standard Power, DMX and Ethernet
inputs and merges them into the PDE hybrid connector.
The front of the VDO Atomic Dot features an industry-standard PAR30-sized holder, allowing
installation of standard accessories such as diffusers, color filters and barndoors.

Before using the product for the first time

1. Read 'Safety information' on page 7 before installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power
requirements of the fixture.
4. Obtain a power cable fitted with Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector. Cables are available
from Martin (see Accessories list on page 45).
5. Check the support pages on the Martin® website at www.martin.com for the most recent user
documentation and technical information about the fixture. Martin® user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
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