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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.
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• 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™.
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.
Overview Front panel The front panel of the P3 PowerPort 1500 features status LEDs and a multi-function control button. Status LEDs Multi-function control button Figure 1: Front panel overview Rear panel The rear panel of the P3 PowerPort 1500 is used for connections, power on/off and fuses.
Warning! If suspending the product from a truss, use 2 clamps to rig the product. Do not use only one rigging clamp. The P3 PowerPort 1500 can be installed in any orientation. Allow free airflow and at least 100 mm (4 in.) of clearance around the front and rear panels.
The P3 PowerPort 1500 must be connected directly to AC mains power. It features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to power at 100-240 V (nominal), 50/60 Hz. The P3 PowerPort 1500 is connected to power via the Neutrik PowerCon input socket on the rear panel (see Figure 2 on page 7).
Table 1: Cord cap connections See Figure 2. Check that the P3 PowerPort 1500’s power on/off switch is set to O (Off) before inserting or removing the power input connector at the input socket. Connecting or disconnecting the power cable while the on/off switch is set to I (On) may cause arcing across connector terminals and damage connectors.
Martin™ LED-based video display system. See Figure 2 on page 7. The P3 PowerPort 1500 has two RJ-45 Ethernet sockets on the rear panel. Either socket can be used for P3 video data input or throughput. The P3 PowerPort 1500 has four 4-pin locking XLR sockets for combined DC power and P3 video data output to Martin™...
• Carefully review the safety information starting on page 4 • Check that the installation is safe and secure. Do not use the P3 PowerPort 1500 if the ambient temperature exceeds 45° C (113° F) or falls below -20° C (-4° F).
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Control button functions A key to the functions of the single control button on the P3 PowerPort 1500’s front panel is printed on the panel and given in Table 3 below: Button action Function Repeated short Display the following test patterns on all the video display products that are...
The user will need to clean the P3 PowerPort 1500 periodically, and may replace fuses in the fuseholders on the rear panel if necessary. All other service operations on the P3 PowerPort 1500 must be carried out by Martin Professional™...
Figure 6: Fan grills and air filters Installing new software It may be necessary to upload new software (i.e. device firmware) to the P3 PowerPort 1500 if it appears to have a software-related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version.
Status LED on front panel lights Error has occurred. Hold control button pressed in until it turns blue, red. then release, to reboot P3 PowerPort 1500. Restart P3 system controller. Check that power is switched on and cables are No power to product.
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada. Disposing of this product Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, where applicable.