HARMAN MARTIN EXTERIOR DOT HP User Manual

Exterior Dot-HP  
User Manual  
Exterior Dot-HP mounting plate  
Ø4.5  
Ø15  
Ø6.5  
54 45  
26  
86  
3
100  
Exterior Dot-HP mounting profile, 57 mm (12.6 in.)  
38  
Profile with Dot bracket installed  
51  
43  
36  
28.5  
57  
27  
Ø6.5  
26  
20  
Profile without Dot bracket  
45  
Exterior Dot-HP mounting profile, 1280 mm (50.4 in.)  
124  
Ø 6.5  
27  
45  
258  
Ø 4  
240  
200  
1280  
All dimensions are in millimeters  
Dimensions  
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Contents  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Precautions to avoid damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Exterior Dot-HP overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Avoiding damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Mounting on a surface or structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Installing using mounting profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
System installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Installing a P3 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Installing a DMX-controlled system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Setting up for P3 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Setting up for DMX control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
RDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Using the Exterior Dot-HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Thermal regulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
P3 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
DMX control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Magnetic ‘control button’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Service and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Condensation and pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
LED performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Installing new software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
DMX protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Exterior Dot-HP CW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
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Safety information  
WARNING!  
Read the safety precautions in this section before  
installing, powering, operating or servicing this  
product.  
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this document:  
Warning!  
Warning!  
Warning!  
Warning!  
Warning!  
Safety hazard.  
Hazardous  
Fire hazard. Burn hazard. Refer to user  
Risk of severe voltage. Risk  
Hot surface  
with risk of  
burns.  
manual.  
injury or  
death.  
of severe or  
lethal electric  
shock.  
Warning!  
• Check the Exterior Dot-HP Product Support / Tech Docs page on the Martin® website at  
Martin user manual revisions are identified at the bottom of page 2.  
• Read the latest revision of the user manual before installing, operating or servicing the Martin  
Exterior Dot-HP.  
• Follow the safety precautions given in this user manual and in the manuals of all the devices you  
connect to the product. Observe all warnings given in manuals and printed on devices. Make sure  
that everyone who is involved in working on or using the product has read and understood these  
safety precautions and warnings.  
• Install, connect, operate and service devices only as described in this user manual and in  
connected devices’ user documentation and only in accordance with local laws and regulations.  
All Martin user documentation is supplied with devices and available for download from  
• This product 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.  
• This product does not have user-serviceable parts. Refer any operation not described in this  
manual to Martin Global Service or a Martin authorized service agent.  
If you have any questions about how to operate this product safely, please contact your Martin supplier or  
call the Martin 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.  
Safety information  
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PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK  
• Read and respect the directions given in the user documentation of all the devices that you intend to  
connect to the Exterior Dot-HP, 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.  
devices in the installation. If the specified cables are not long enough for an intended cable run, consult  
Martin for assistance in finding or creating a safe alternative solution.  
• Provide a means of locking out AC mains power so that power to the installation can 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.  
• 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 any product, power cable or power plug is in any way  
damaged, defective, or if it shows signs of overheating.  
• Do not immerse the Exterior Dot-HP in water.  
• If you supply a chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots with DC power from a generic 48 VDC external PSU and  
the DC output used does not have constant overcurrent protection that limits current to 7.5 A, install an  
inline fuseholder with a 7.5 A fuse on the circuit that you connect to that DC output.  
• Do not allow the total number of Dots in a linked chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots to exceed the safe limits  
given in the tables in the following section of this manual.  
Safety limits for connecting devices  
Do not exceed the maximum safety limits given below and in the following tables.:  
• The maximum permitted total length of a chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots is 115 m (377 ft.). When you  
calculate the total length of the chain, include the cable tails on Dots (2 x 25 cm or 2 x 10 ins. per Dot) plus  
the lead-in cable (cable between the DC power source and the first Exterior Dot-HP Dot), plus all  
extension cable added between Dots.  
• The maximum permitted length of a lead-in cable is 100 m (328 ft.).  
• The maximum permitted length of cable between two Exterior Dot-HP Dots is 20 m (65 ft.). If you need to  
position two Dots with a distance longer than 20 m between them, do not connect them on one power +  
data cable, as you will exceed the maximum of 20 m cable between Dots. Instead, install the two Dots on  
two separate power + data cables: each cable must draw DC power from its own separate 48 VDC power  
outlet.  
• The maximum number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots that you can connect in one chain depends on the  
following:  
- type of device used as DC power source  
- length of chain from DC power source to last Exterior Dot-HP Dot in chain  
- calibration mode of Exterior Dot-HP Dots: uncalibrated or calibrated mode.  
Do not exceed the limits given in the following sections.  
Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 safety limits  
If you supply Exterior Dot-HP Dots with DC power from a Martin P3 PowerPort 1500:  
• Do not connect more than one chain of Dots per DC output on the P3 PowerPort 1500. Since the P3  
PowerPort 1500 has four DC outputs, you can connect a maximum of four chains of Dots to one P3  
PowerPort 1500.  
• Check whether there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode or whether the Dots  
will be used in calibrated mode only:  
- If there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode, consult the figures for  
‘Uncalibrated mode or mixed calibrated and uncalibrated modes’ in Table 1.  
- If the Dots will be used in calibrated mode only, consult the figures for ‘Calibrated mode only’ in Table 1.  
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• Do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots that you can include in one chain for the total cable  
lengths listed in Table 1. If the total cable length is not given in the table, respect the maximum total  
number of Dots given for the next highest length. In other words, if you create a cable with a total length of  
46 m, do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots for a chain with a 70 m cable length.  
Maximum permitted  
number of Dots in  
chain  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
44  
41  
33  
63  
58  
48  
Uncalibrated mode or  
mixed calibrated and  
uncalibrated modes  
(7 W per Dot)  
Calibrated mode only  
(5 W per Dot)  
Table 1: Max. number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots per P3 PowerPort 1500 output  
Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP safety limits  
If you supply Exterior Dot-HP Dots with DC power from an output on a Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP:  
• Do not connect more than one linked chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots to one DC output. Since the P3  
PowerPort 1000 IP has four DC outputs, you can connect a maximum of four chains of Dots to one P3  
PowerPort 1000 IP.  
• Check whether there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode or whether the Dots  
will be used in calibrated mode only:  
- If there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode, consult the figures for  
‘Uncalibrated mode or mixed calibrated and uncalibrated modes’ in Table 2.  
- If the Dots will be used in calibrated mode only, consult the figures for ‘Calibrated mode only’ in Table 2.  
• Do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots that you can include in one chain for the total cable  
lengths listed in Table 2. If the total cable length is not given in the table, respect the maximum total  
number of Dots given for the next highest length. In other words, if you create a cable with a total length of  
46 m, do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots for a chain with a 70 m cable length.  
Maximum permitted  
number of Dots in  
chain  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
30  
29  
25  
45  
42  
37  
Uncalibrated mode or  
mixed calibrated and  
uncalibrated modes  
(7 W per Dot)  
Calibrated mode only  
(5 W per Dot)  
Table 2: Max. number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots per P3 PowerPort 1000 IP output  
Safety information  
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Martin IP66 PSU 240W safety limits  
If you supply Exterior Dot-HP Dots with DC power from a Martin IP66 PSU 240W external power supply  
unit:  
• Do not connect more than one linked chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots to the DC power output of the Martin  
IP66 PSU 240W.  
• Check whether there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode or whether the Dots  
will be used in calibrated mode only:  
- If there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode, consult the figures for  
‘Uncalibrated mode or mixed calibrated and uncalibrated modes’ in Table 3.  
- If the Dots will be used in calibrated mode only, consult the figures for ‘Calibrated mode only’ in Table 3.  
• Do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots that you can include in one chain for the total cable  
lengths listed in Table 3. If the total cable length is not given in the table, respect the maximum total  
number of Dots given for the next highest length. In other words, if you create a cable with a total length of  
46 m, do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots for a chain with a 70 m cable length.  
Maximum permitted  
number of Dots in  
chain  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
29  
28  
24  
42  
40  
36  
Uncalibrated mode or  
mixed calibrated and  
uncalibrated modes  
(7 W per Dot)  
Calibrated mode only  
(5 W per Dot)  
Table 3: Max. number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots per Martin IP66 PSU 240W  
Generic 48 VDC external PSU safety limits  
If you supply a chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots with DC power from a 48 VDC external PSU (power supply  
unit) that is not manufactured by Martin, you must not exceed the maximum power rating of the  
output from the PSU. Follow these instructions:  
• Check whether there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode or whether the Dots  
will be used in calibrated mode only:  
- If there is a possibility that the Dots may be used in uncalibrated mode, allow a power consumption of 7  
watts per Dot.  
- If the Dots will be used in calibrated mode only, allow a power consumption of 5 watts per Dot.  
• Calculate the total power consumption in watts of the Dots in each chain you plan to create. Do not create  
a chain that will exceed the maximum power rating of the PSU output used to supply that chain with  
power. Each time the total power consumption in watts for one chain reaches the PSU output’s maximum  
power rating, you must create a new chain of Dots that is connected to a new 48 VDC power output.  
• Do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots that you can include in one chain for the total cable  
lengths listed in Table 4. If the total cable length is not given in the table, respect the maximum total  
number of Dots given for the next highest length. In other words, if you create a cable with a total length of  
46 m, do not exceed the maximum total number of Dots for a chain with a 70 m cable length.  
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Maximum permitted  
number of Dots in  
chain  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
Up to 45 m (147 ft.) total cable length  
45 - 70 m (147 - 230 ft.) total cable length  
70 - 115 m (230 - 377 ft.) total cable length  
29  
28  
24  
42  
40  
36  
Uncalibrated mode or  
mixed calibrated and  
uncalibrated modes  
(7 W per Dot)  
Calibrated mode only  
(5 W per Dot)  
Table 4: Max. number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots per generic 240 watt external PSU  
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE  
• The Exterior Dot-HP is cooled by convection. Provide free airflow and a minimum clearance of 10 mm (0.4  
in.) around the product.  
• Do not operate the Exterior Dot-HP if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 55° C (131° F).  
• The surface of the product can become hot when in use. Take precautions to avoid accidental skin  
contact.  
• Do not modify the Exterior Dot-HP in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine  
Martin parts. Use only accessories approved by Martin.  
PROTECTION FROM INJURY  
• Read carefully the chapter “Physical installation” on page 13 and respect the limits and instructions given  
in that chapter.  
• Ensure that the installation hardware and supporting surface or structure can hold at least 10 times the  
weight of all the devices they support.  
• Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or  
moving the Exterior Dot-HP.  
• Make sure that all items are securely installed, taking into consideration all possible environmental  
conditions including temperature variation and wind. Make sure that it is impossible for items to fall and  
cause injury or damage.  
• Use grade 8.8 strength fasteners that are suitable for their purpose and for the installation environment.  
• Fasten Exterior Dot-HP products to the supporting surface or structure with a minimum of two fasteners  
(screws, bolts, etc.) per product.  
• Either use self-locking nuts or use lockwashers with standard nuts on all machine screws and bolts.  
Safety information  
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Introduction  
Thank you for selecting a product from the Martin® Exterior Dot-HP family. These compact LED-based  
display fixtures are designed to integrate into a Martin P3 video system, where they can display video from  
a variety of sources. Each fixture forms one pixel in the video display. As well as video, the Exterior Dot-HP  
can be controlled using a DMX lighting controller. Use of an RDM-compliant DMX controller also allows  
two-way communication and remote management of Exterior Dot-HP fixtures from the controller.  
The Exterior Dot-HP has an array of LEDs in a circular cast aluminum housing with a front cover that is  
permanently sealed onto the unit to give a rugged IP66-rated Dot. Dots are supplied in clear front, diffuser  
dome and directional front versions. All versions are available as either RGB or CW (cool white) models,  
and various mounting options are available from Martin (see “Accessories” on page 40).  
A hybrid (combined power and data) cabling system allows Exterior Dot-HP Dots to be daisy-chained for  
easy setup and minimal cabling.  
The Exterior Dot-HP system offers the following features:  
• IP66-rated Dots and connectors  
• Fast, flexible mounting options  
• Range of optical variants  
• Individually controllable red, green and blue pixel groups in RGB Dots  
• High-quality 16-bit per color RGB image processing technology in RGB Dots  
• Pixel-level brightness and color calibration for optimal image quality  
• Choice of calibrated and uncalibrated DMX modes  
• P3 video and DMX lighting control with automatic protocol detection  
• Intuitive pixel mapping and addressing using a controller from the Martin P3 system controller range  
• Single hybrid cable carrying both power and data  
• External power and data processor from the Martin P3 PowerPort range and simple cabling system  
• Corrosion resistance to C5-M (very high corrosivity environments including marine / coastal / offshore  
according to ISO 12944).  
• Electrostatic powder-coated finish, custom RAL colors available by special order  
For detailed dimensions drawings in various file formats of all the products in the Exterior Dot-HP family,  
please see the Exterior Dot-HP Tech Docs / Product Support pages on the Martin website at  
where you can also find the latest specifications, firmware updates and support information for all Martin  
you have the latest user documentation for this product. Martin user documentation revisions are identified  
at the bottom of page 2.  
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Precautions to avoid damage  
Important! To get the best out of the Exterior Dot-HP and avoid causing damage that is not covered by the  
product warranty, make sure that everyone who is involved in installing, working on or using the Exterior  
Dot-HP has read and understood the following information.  
Cleaning  
Excessive dirt buildup causes overheating and may lead to damage that is not covered by the product  
warranty. Clean the product at regular intervals (see “Cleaning” on page 32).  
Harsh environments  
The Exterior Dot-HP has a rugged construction and is designed to withstand such outdoor conditions as  
very high and very low temperatures, very heavy rain, etc. However, it is not designed for use in extreme  
environments such as air with a high content of salt, chlorine, acid or other corrosive agents. Exposure to  
harsh environmental conditions like these may result in deterioration of the product that is not covered by  
the product warranty.  
Operating temperature precautions  
• Do not operate the Exterior Dot-HP in an ambient temperature that exceeds the specified maximum of  
55° C (131° F) for showing average video content.  
• Exterior Dot-HP Dots have an internal thermal sensor. If the sensor measures excessive temperature, a  
thermal protection cutout shuts down the Dot. The Dot will not function normally again until the  
temperature has fallen to a safe level.  
• When using a Martin P3 System Controller you can enable "thermal throttling" functionality. This feature  
gradually dims Dots if they get hot, avoiding full thermal shutdowns.  
• Avoid installing at temperatures below freezing point, as the stress placed on cables by flexing increases  
at very low temperatures.  
Sealing unused connectors with blanking caps  
Blanking caps for female BBD connectors can be ordered separately in sets of 10 (see “Loose connectors”  
on page 40). Install blanking caps on all unused female BBD connectors to seal them against water and dirt,  
otherwise short-circuits and damage may occur.  
Maintaining IP66 protection  
The Exterior Dot-HP is supplied as a sealed unit. Do not try to remove optical components or disassemble  
the product in any other way or you will affect the product’s IP66-rated weatherproofing, which may cause  
the product to malfunction and lead to damage.  
Pressure relief vent  
A vent with a Gore-Tex membrane in the base of the product equalizes pressure by allowing air to pass  
through it when the product heats up and cools down, but at the same time it acts as a barrier to water in  
liquid form. The expulsion of warm air (with a slightly higher water vapor content) and intake of cool air (with  
a slightly lower water vapor content) prevents humidity buildup over time, provided that the vent works  
correctly and that the product is correctly sealed.  
Vents become blocked over time as the micropores in the membrane fill with particles. If a vent becomes  
blocked by dirt – or by water if it has formed a pool over the vent – excess pressure can damage seals or  
cause air and even water to be sucked into the product along cables. Vents cannot be cleaned and must be  
replaced if not in perfect condition. Vent replacement intervals depend on the amount of airborne dirt and  
dust in the installation location. Please contact an authorized Martin service agent for vent replacement.  
• Any water that reaches the base of an Exterior Dot-HP will normally drain away, so there is normally no  
risk of water forming a pool on a vent. However, do not install a Dot in any way that prevents rainwater,  
condensation etc. from draining away from the base of the Dot.  
• Contact an authorized Martin service agent for vent replacement if the vent shows signs of contamination  
or is not in perfect condition.  
• Vents must be replaced by an authorized Martin service agent after an extended period of use. Intervals  
for vent replacement depend on the installation environment.  
Introduction  
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Exterior Dot-HP overview  
B
D
C
A
E
A - DC power + data male BBD-type input  
connector  
C - Magnetic sensor (inside Dot)  
D - Pressure relief vent  
E - Mounting plate (optional accessory)  
B - DC power + data female BBD-type output  
(thru) connector  
Figure 1: Overview  
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Physical installation  
Warning! Read “Safety information” on page 5 before installing the Exterior Dot-HP and read all of  
this ‘Physical installation’ chapter before starting work.  
You can install the Exterior Dot-HP on a surface or structure using one of two methods:  
You can fasten Exterior Dot-HP Dots to mounting plates and then fasten the mounting plates to the  
surface or structure.  
You can fasten Exterior Dot-HP mounting profile to a flat surface or structure first and then clip and lock  
Exterior Dot-HP Dots onto the mounting profile. This option lets you conceal up to two cable runs inside  
the profile, giving a clean appearance.  
The Exterior Dot-HP can be installed in any orientation.  
See Figure 2. The Exterior Dot-HP’s cable tails exit the  
rear of the Dot at a 45° angle. This gives the option of  
running cables towards the rear or towards the sides of  
the Dot, catering for a range of cable installation options.  
Do not install Exterior Dot-HP Dots with a cable run  
longer than 20 m (65 ft.) between any two Dots.  
Allow free airflow around the product and at least 10 mm  
(0.4 in.) of clearance around the front surface.  
The Exterior Dot-HP is designed to withstand water  
projections such as rainfall and low-pressure water jets  
and can be installed outdoors, but do not submerge it and  
Figure 2: Cable tails  
do not install it in a location where water can build up  
around the Dot or under the base of the Dot. If necessary,  
provide drainage at the installation location.  
Avoiding damage  
Avoid causing damage that is not covered by the product warranty by following these instructions carefully.  
Keeping connections dry  
Moisture on connectors can cause short circuits and damage to products. Check that all connectors are  
perfectly dry before you connect them. Do not install the Exterior Dot-HP during wet weather conditions or if  
condensation is visible on any surfaces.  
Avoiding shocks and stress  
Do not expose the Exterior Dot-HP to physical shocks (by dropping onto a hard surface, for example).  
Do not apply pressure to or otherwise stress diffusers or lenses.  
Do not stress cables (by bending them sharply, for example). Protect cables from sharp edges. Note that  
sub-zero temperatures cause stress in cable materials.  
Protecting from galvanic corrosion  
Exterior Dot-HP Dots are powder-coated, but take precautions to avoid direct contact between aluminum  
and other metals, as this can cause galvanic corrosion:  
• Use an electrically insulating material (such as rubber or plastic) or a protective coating between  
aluminum mounting profiles and any other metal.  
• Use a non-conductive coating such as Delta Seal on fasteners (screws, bolts, washers, etc.) where they  
come into contact with Dots or mounting profiles.  
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Pressure relief vent  
The air inside Dots expands and  
contracts as components warm  
up and cool down. See Figure 3.  
To equalize the resulting pressure  
variations without allowing water  
into the Dot, the Exterior Dot-HP  
features a pressure relief vent  
(arrowed) with a Gore-Tex  
membrane.  
The vent is visible in the center of  
the Dot when you look from the  
front of the Dot. This is not a  
Figure 3: Pressure relief vent  
mistake – it is a design feature  
that minimizes any risk of condensation.  
Do not allow pressure relief vents to become submerged in water or blocked.  
If a vent is not in perfect condition, do not operate the Dot. Contact Martin Service for replacement.  
Mounting on a surface or structure  
Installing using mounting plates  
The mounting plates available from Martin as optional accessories for the Exterior Dot-HP (see  
“Accessories” on page 40) are recommended for installation on a flat surface or structure.  
All fasteners must be suitable for the application and environment. Steel fasteners must be grade 8.8  
minimum. Stainless steel fasteners must be grade 304 (A2) or better,. In marine environments, stainless  
steel fasteners must be grade 316 (A4) or better.  
To install an Exterior Dot-HP using a mounting plate:  
1. To reduce galvanic corrosion, apply a non-conductive coating such as Delta Seal to all parts of the bolts  
that will come into contact with the Dot.  
B
A
Figure 4: Installing using a mounting plate  
2. See illustration above. Fasten the mounting plate to the base of the Dot using the four M4 x 8 mm  
countersunk Torx screws A supplied with the mounting plate.  
3. For each Dot, obtain two grade 8.8 or better M6 (quarter-inch) fasteners (screws, screwbolts, etc.) and  
screw plugs.You can use M6 machine screws and self-locking nuts if you have access to the back of the  
installation surface. Check that fasteners are suitable for the application and have appropriate corrosion  
resistance.  
4. With reference to “Dimensions” on page 2 and page 3, prepare two holes with centers 86 mm (3.39 in.)  
apart in the installation surface to accept two fasteners passed through the holes in the mounting plate.  
Use screw plugs if necessary to ensure a secure installation.  
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5. Fasten the Exterior Dot-HP and mounting plate assembly securely to the surface using two fasteners B  
per mounting plate.  
6. Connect the Dot’s input connector to the output connector of the previous device on the link, either  
directly or via a patch cable. Make sure that all connectors are correctly fastened together with locking  
rings twisted to ensure a seal.  
7. Check that the Dot is held securely before you leave it.  
Installing directly on a surface  
It is also possible to install the Exterior Dot-HP directly  
on a surface if you have access to the back of the  
surface (if you do not have access, use a mounting  
plate as described above).  
To install an Exterior Dot-HP on a surface:  
1. See Figure 5. Pre-drill the surface with six suitably  
positioned holes: two holes to accept the Exterior  
Dot-HP’s cable tails, and four holes to accept M8  
mounting screws.  
2. Obtain four grade 8.8 steel or similar M8 machine  
screws or bolts of a suitable length to pass through  
the surface and into the Dot. Obtain suitable  
washers.  
3. Apply a small amount of medium-strength Loctite to  
Figure 5: Installing directly on a surface  
the threads of the screws or bolts, then pass them  
through the washers and through the surface, then  
fasten them into the back of the Dot.  
Installing using mounting profile  
To simplify installation on a surface, Martin can supply aluminum mounting profiles and brackets for the  
Exterior Dot-HP as optional accessories (see “Mounting hardware” on page 40). Installers can fasten the  
mounting profiles to the surface and then fasten Exterior Dot-HP Dots into the profiles using mounting  
brackets. Mounting profile is available in 57 mm (2.25 in.) lengths that are suitable for one Dot as well as  
320 mm (12.6 in.) and 1280 mm (50.4 in.) lengths that can be cut into shorter sections if required.  
The mounting profile is deep enough to hold two cable runs behind a Dot.  
See Figure 6. Installing in a mounting profiles involves the following items:  
• Mounting profile D  
• Locking blocks E and M4 locking bolt F  
• Dot bracket B  
• M4 x 8 mm screws C for fastening Dots to brackets, four screws per Dot  
• Loctite 243 or equivalent thread locking compound.  
Installing in 57 mm profile  
To install an Exterior Dot-HP on a surface using a 57 mm (2.25 in.) mounting profile:  
1. See Figure 6. Fasten each Dot A to a mounting profile bracket B using four screws C. Apply a small  
quantity of Loctite 243 to the screw threads, and use a torque driver to tighten to a torque of 2.5 Nm.  
2. For each mounting profile, obtain two grade 8.8 or better M6 (quarter-inch) fasteners (screws,  
screwbolts, etc.) and screw plugs. Check that fasteners are of suitable type and length for the application  
and have appropriate corrosion resistance. Apply an electrically insulating coating such as Delta Seal to  
fasteners to prevent contact between the aluminum profile and the fasteners. If necessary, use  
electrically insulating material to prevent contact between the aluminum profile and any other metals  
when the profile is installed.  
3. With reference to the mounting profile dimensions drawing on page 3, prepare two holes with centers  
20 mm (0.55 in.) apart to accept the fasteners for each mounting profile. Use screw plugs if necessary  
for a secure installation.  
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4. Fasten each mounting profile D securely to the surface or structure using two fasteners per profile.  
A
B
D
C
E
E
F
F
Figure 6: Installation in a 57 mm mounting profile  
5. If you are going to install the Dot now, apply a small quantity of Loctite 243 to the threads of the locking  
bolt F (if you are going to install the Dot in the profile later, apply the Loctite when you install the Dot).  
With the locking blocks E assembled as shown in Figure 6 and located in the grooves in the mounting  
profile, tighten the bolt F through the mounting profile and into the lock finger-tight only.  
6. Connect the Dot’s input connector to the  
output connector of the previous device on  
the link, either directly or via a patch cable.  
Make sure that all connectors are correctly  
fastened together with locking rings twisted  
to ensure a seal.  
7. See Figure 7. Clip the Dot onto the mounting  
profile so that the lips on the mounting  
G
bracket engage in the channels on both  
sides of the profile as shown at G.  
8. Tighten the locking bolt F to expand the  
F
locking blocks E and secure the Dot in the  
profile. The M4 locking bolt accepts a  
2.5 mm Allen key or a 7 mm wrench.Tighten  
the bolt to a torque of 1 Nm (0.75 ft.-lbs.)  
using a torque driver or torque wrench.  
When you have tightened the bolt, check  
that the head of the bolt sits flat against the  
E
mounting profile.  
Figure 7: Installing a Dot on a mounting profile  
9. Check that the Dot is held securely before  
you leave it.  
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Installing in long mounting profile  
To install Dots on a surface using the 320 mm and 1280 mm lengths of mounting profile available from  
Martin, follow the directions given above for 57 mm profiles, but note the following:  
You can cut profile to custom lengths with a hacksaw or angle grinder. Use a file to clean up sharp edges.  
• 6.5 mm (quarter inch) diameter holes are provided at 258 mm (10.2 in.) intervals in the base of the profile  
for fastening the profile to the mounting surface.You can drill more holes if required.  
• 4 mm (0.16 in.) diameter holes for locking bolts F are provided at 200 mm (7.87 in.) intervals in the  
mounting profile (see “Dimensions” on page 2), but it is possible to drill more holes if required to match  
the spacing between Dots.  
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carefully before installing an Exterior Dot-HP system.  
Warning! Connect the Exterior Dot-HP only to the devices and using only the Martin cables specified  
in this manual.  
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum numbers of devices that can be connected in chains and  
maximum cable lengths specified in ”Protection from electric shock” starting on page 6 and in the  
manuals of the other devices in the system.  
Important! If using DMX, make sure that the DMX console and DC power source are at the same  
earth (ground) potential, or the data signal may become saturated.  
The Exterior Dot-HP is designed to display either Martin P3 video or DMX-controlled lighting effects. It  
automatically recognizes and responds to either a Martin P3 or a DMX data signal. The next sections  
explain how to create an Exterior Dot-HP installation to display P3 video data or DMX-controlled lighting  
effects.  
Installing a P3 system  
See Figure 9 for an overview of the elements and layout of a Martin P3 video display system.  
To install a system that displays P3 video on Exterior Dot-HP Dots, see the overview in Figure 9 and follow  
these directions:  
1. Make sure that no devices in the installation can be connected to AC mains power until all installation  
work is complete.  
3. Connect Exterior Dot-HP Dots together in chains either directly using the Dots’ cable tails and BBD  
connectors or by adding Martin hybrid cables with BBD connectors (see “Input adapter cables” on  
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum number of Dots per chain given in “Safety limits for connecting  
4. Install a blanking cap (see “Loose connectors” on page 40) on the output connector of the last Dot on  
each chain to protect from water, dirt etc.  
5. Connect each chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots to one of the four 4-pin female XLR hybrid (48 VDC power  
+ P3 data) outputs on a P3 PowerPort 1500 using a Martin hybrid 4-pin male XLR to BBD adapter cable,  
P/N 91616046 (see Figure 8). Alternatively, connect each chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots to one of the 4  
outputs on a P3 PowerPort 1000 IP.  
4-pin XLR-to-BBD Input Cable, P/N 91616046  
4-pin male XLR  
Female BBD  
DC power and  
data from P3  
PowerPort 1500  
DC power and  
data to Exterior  
Dot-HP chain  
Insert 4-pin XLR hybrid  
extension cable here if  
necessary  
Insert BBD-to-BBD hybrid  
extension cable here if  
necessary  
Figure 8: Power and P3 video data input  
6. If necessary, add a BBD-to-BBD extension cable between the first Dot and the P3 PowerPort. Suitable  
extension cables are available from Martin in various lengths. See “Input adapter cables” on page 40.  
7. Create a P3 video data link from a Martin P3 system controller such as the P3-050, P3-150, P3-300 or  
P3 PC to the P3 PowerPort 1500 or P3 PowerPort 1000 IP (see the products’ user manuals for details).  
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8. It is possible to connect P3 PowerPort devices in daisy-chains in a P3 network, but if you are using  
multiple P3 PowerPorts in a fixed installation we recommend that you distribute the P3 signal by  
connecting an unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch to the P3 System Controller and then connecting  
each P3 PowerPort directly to the switch. This eliminates the risk of one P3 PowerPort signal failing and  
causing loss of signal to the P3 PowerPorts daisy-chained behind it.  
9. Connect the P3 PowerPort to AC mains power at 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz as described in its user manual.  
10. connect the P3 system controller to AC mains power and power the controller on.  
You can now configure the system at the P3 controller. See”System setup” on page 25.  
AC mains power  
P3 video data link (Ethernet cable)  
Hybrid (DC power and data) link  
P3 System Controller  
AC mains  
power  
AC mains  
power  
P3 PowerPort  
P3 PowerPort  
Max. 4 chains per  
P3 PowerPort  
Install blanking caps on all unused  
female connectors at end of chains  
Figure 9: P3 system layout  
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Installing a DMX-controlled system  
In a DMX-controlled system, an RDM-compliant DMX lighting controller sends a DMX control data signal  
over a DMX link to the installation, and then over the hybrid link to the Exterior Dot-HP Dots.  
The DMX link requires DMX cable. It can be maximum 300 m (1000 ft.) in length and must run in one single  
daisy-chain, but it can be extended or split into branches using an RDM-compliant amplifier/splitter such as  
the Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter (P/N 90758150). Alternatively, you can run the DMX signal from the controller  
over Ethernet cable using Art-Net protocol and convert it to a DMX-compliant signal with an Art-Net to DMX  
converter.  
If you would like assistance with creating a DMX link, your Martin supplier will be glad to advise.  
The number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots that you can control on one DMX link is limited by the number of DMX  
channels the Dots will use and the 512 DMX channels available in one DMX universe at the DMX controller.  
Each time you have used 512 channels, you must create a new DMX link that is connected to a new DMX  
universe on the controller. Note that this limit applies to the DMX link. The maximum safety limits that apply  
to the chain of Dots and cable (see “Safety limits for connecting devices” on page 6) take priority and must  
be respected in all cases.  
If you need to take the DMX signal from the end of a chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots, connect a DMX  
Lead-out Cable (see “Input adapter cables” on page 40) to the output connector of the last Dot on the chain.  
The Lead-Out Cable has a 5-pin female XLR connector with standard DMX pinout (pin 1 = shield, pin 2 =  
data cold/negative, pin 3 = data hot/positive, pins 4 and 5 are not used) that lets you draw off the DMX  
signal.  
DC Power options in DMX installations  
A DMX-controlled Exterior Dot-HP installation can be supplied with DC power from the Martin IP66 PSU  
240W external power supply unit (previously called the Martin Tripix Power IP66) or from a generic external  
PSU (the Mean Well SP-480 48, for example).  
The hardware and cables required are slightly different depending on which type of PSU you use to supply  
the installation with DC power. The two different types of installation are covered in the next two sections:  
• If you are using a Martin IP66 PSU 240W, see ”Installing a DMX system using the Martin IP66 PSU  
240W” on page 21.  
• If you are using a generic 48 VDC PSU, see ”Installing a DMX system using a generic external 48  
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Installing a DMX system using the Martin IP66 PSU 240W  
48 VDC power  
DMX/RDM Controller  
DMX link (DMX cable)  
Hybrid (DC power and data) link  
DMX/RDM Splitter (if used)  
Martin IP66 PSU 240W  
Martin IP66 PSU 240W  
Hybrid  
lead-in cable,  
Martin IP66 PSU  
240W  
Hybrid  
lead-in cable,  
Martin IP66 PSU  
240W  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
Install blanking caps on all unused  
female connectors at end of chains  
Figure 10: DMX-controlled system using the Martin IP66 PSU 240W  
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To create a DMX-controlled installation that draws DC power from the Martin IP66 PSU 240W external  
power supply unit:  
1. See Figure 10 on page 21 for an overview of this type of installation  
2. Make sure that no devices in the installation can be connected to AC mains power until all installation  
work is complete.  
4. Connect Exterior Dot-HP Dots together in chains either directly using the BBD connectors on the Dots’  
cable tails or by adding Martin hybrid BBD-to-BBD extension cables (see “Input adapter cables” on  
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum number of Dots per chain given in “Martin IP66 PSU 240W  
5. Install a blanking cap (see “Loose connectors” on page 40) on the output connector of the last Dot on  
each chain to protect from water, dirt etc. There is no need to install DMX termination plugs, as Dots  
have integral DMX termination.  
6. See Figure 11. Connect a Martin 5-pin XLR and Martin IP66 PSU to BBD adapter cable (P/N 91616050)  
to the start of each chain.  
• Connect the 5-pin male XLR connector on the adapter cable to a DMX link that carries a DMX signal  
from an RDM-compliant DMX controller.  
• Connect the male Martin IP66 PSU connector on the adapter cable to the DC output of a Martin IP66  
PSU 240W external power supply unit.  
• Connect the female BBD connector on the adapter cable to the male BBD connector at the start of the  
chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots.  
XLR5+Martin IP66 PSU-to-BBD Input Cable, 0.25 m, P/N 91616050  
DC power input from  
Martin IP66 PSU  
Martin IP66 PSU  
male connector  
DMX from DMX/RDM  
To Exterior Dot-HP  
controller  
chain  
Female BBD  
5-pin male XLR  
connector  
Figure 11: Martin IP66 PSU and DMX connections to an Exterior Dot-HP chain  
7. Install a mains power cable on the Martin IP66 Power Supply Unit and connect it to AC mains power.  
8. Apply AC mains power to the DMX controller.  
You can now configure the system. See ”System setup”on page 25.  
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Installing a DMX system using a generic external 48 VDC PSU  
DMX/RDM Controller  
48 VDC power  
DMX link (DMX cable)  
Hybrid (DC power and data) link  
DMX/RDM Splitter (if used)  
External PSU  
External PSU  
Hybrid DC  
Hybrid DC  
lead-in cable  
lead-in cable  
Inline fuse  
required if PSU  
does not have  
8 A overcurrent  
protection  
Inline fuse  
required if PSU  
does not have  
8 A overcurrent  
protection  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
BBD-to-BBD  
extension cable  
(if needed)  
Install blanking caps on all unused  
female connectors at end of chains  
See “Safety limits for connecting devices” on page 6 before creating a chain. Do not exceed  
PSU output rating.  
Figure 12: DMX-controlled system using a generic PSU  
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Warning! If you decide to use any other external PSU than the Martin devices listed earlier in this section,  
you must verify that the combination of equipment used is compliant with all applicable safety and  
electromagnetic compatibility regulations.  
To create a DMX-controlled installation that draws DC power from a generic PSU:  
1. See Figure 12 on page 23 for an overview of this type of installation.  
2. Make sure that no devices in the installation can be connected to AC mains power until all installation  
work is complete.  
4. Connect Exterior Dot-HP Dots together in chains either directly using the BBD connectors on the Dots’  
cable tails or by adding Martin BBD-to-BBD hybrid extension cables (see “Input adapter cables” on  
Warning! Check the PSU’s DC output power rating in watts and the power consumption figures in watts for  
Exterior Dot-HP Dots with reference to “Generic 48 VDC external PSU safety limits” on page 8. Do not  
create a chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots that will exceed the power rating of the DC output on the PSU.  
5. Install a blanking cap (see “Loose connectors” on page 40) on the output connector of the last Dot on  
each chain to protect from water, dirt etc.  
6. See Figure 13:  
• If the PSU does not have constant overcurrent protection that will limit current to 7.5 A on the DC  
output used, install an inline fuseholder with a 7.5 A fuse on the white (+ve) power wire of a Martin  
Power and data adapter cable, XLR5 + power - BBD, 0.25 m (P/N 91616048).You can use a 30 amp  
automotive-type inline fuseholder with a 7.5 A blade fuse.  
• Connect the 5-pin male XLR connector on the power and data adapter cable to a DMX link that carries  
a DMX signal from an RDM-compliant DMX controller.  
• Connect the power wires on the power and data adapter cable to a DC output on the PSU. Connect  
the white wire to positive (+ve) and the black wire to negative (-ve).  
• Connect the female BBD connector on the adapter cable to the male BBD connector at the start of the  
chain of Exterior Dot-HP Dots.  
Power + Data Input Cable, XLR5 + Power to BBD, 0.25 m, P/N 91616048  
DMX from DMX/RDM  
controller  
To Exterior Dot-HP  
chain  
Female BBD  
5-pin male XLR  
Insert 7.5 A inline fuse here if  
PSU does not have 7.5 A  
overcurrent protection  
DC power from  
generic 48 VDC PSU  
white to +ve, black to -ve  
Figure 13: Generic PSU and DMX connections to an Exterior Dot-HP chain  
7. Apply AC mains power to the external PSU.  
8. Apply AC mains power to the DMX controller.  
You can now configure the system. See ”System setup”on page 25.  
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System setup  
before applying power to an Exterior Dot-HP installation.  
Setting up for P3 display  
A Martin P3 system allows video to be displayed on an installation that consists of or includes Exterior  
Dot-HP Dots. When a P3 controller is connected to the installation and the installation is powered on, you  
can set up all the devices in the installation from the P3 controller. See the P3 controller user manual for  
details.  
Setting up for DMX control  
A DMX system gives 0 - 100% variable intensity control.Varying the intensity of red, blue and green LEDs in  
RGB products gives RGB color mixing.  
You can set up and control an Exterior Dot-HP installation over the data link using an RDM-compatible DMX  
controller.  
DMX control channels  
DMX controllers send control data to devices over DMX control channels in DMX universes. One DMX  
universe has 512 channels available. Multiple Dots can share the same DMX channels if you want grouped  
control and identical Dot behavior.  
Warning! The maximum permitted number of Exterior Dot-HP Dots in one chain is lower when Dots  
are set to uncalibrated mode than when they are set to calibrated mode. Check “Safety limits for  
connecting devices” on page 6 and make sure that you will not exceed the maximum permitted  
number of Dots in a chain before you set Dots from calibrated to uncalibrated mode.  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB  
The Exterior Dot-HP RGB can be controlled using any of the following four DMX modes (see “DMX  
• In RGB calibrated mode, each Dot uses three DMX channels.  
• In RGB uncalibrated mode, each Dot uses three DMX channels.  
• In Basic calibrated mode, each Dot uses ten DMX channels.  
• In Basic uncalibrated mode, each Dot uses ten DMX channels.  
Different modes can be mixed in an installation. For example, some Exterior Dot-HP Dots can be set to RGB  
mode and others to Basic mode.You will need to take care to set up Dots, DMX addresses and DMX  
channel allocation correctly.  
It is possible to change Dots’ DMX modes using RDM.  
Exterior Dot-HP CW  
The Exterior Dot-HP CW can be controlled using any of the following two DMX modes  
• In Intensity calibrated mode, each Dot uses one DMX channel  
• In Intensity uncalibrated mode, each Dot uses one DMX channel  
Both modes give control of cool white output intensity on one DMX channel.  
DMX addresses  
To prepare an installation for DMX control, you set it up using an RDM-compliant DMX controller so that  
Dots or pixels receive instructions from the controller on their own DMX channels. The DMX address (also  
known as the control address or start channel) is the first of these channels. An Exterior Dot-HP Dot or pixel  
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uses more than one channel, so it uses the DMX address channel and the channels immediately above it.  
For example, one Exterior Dot-HP Dot set to RGB mode and set to DMX address 1 will use DMX channels  
1 - 3. Channel 4 will be available for use as a DMX address for the next device.  
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RDM  
Using an RDM-compliant DMX controller, you can communicate with the Exterior Dot-HP Dots on the DMX  
data link via RDM.You can:  
• Retrieve data from Dots  
• Set the DMX addresses of the Dots and set their DMX mode  
• Reset Dots  
The Exterior Dot-HP responds to the RDM parameter IDs (PIDs) listed in Table 5.  
GET  
SET  
RDM parameter IDs  
allowed  
allowed  
Category – Network Management  
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH  
DISC_MUTE  
DISC_UN_MUTE  
Category - DMX512 Setup  
DMX_PERSONALITY  
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION  
DMX_START_ADDRESS  
SLOT_DESCRIPTION  
Category - Control  
IDENTIFY_DEVICE  
RESET_DEVICE  
Category - Product Information  
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS  
DEVICE_INFO  
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION  
MANUFACTURER_LABEL  
DEVICE_LABEL  
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL  
Category - Product status  
DEVICE_HOURS  
DEVICE_POWER_CYCLES  
Table 5: RDM communication with the Exterior Dot-HP  
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Using the Exterior Dot-HP  
before applying power to the Exterior Dot-HP.  
Do not use the Exterior Dot-HP if the ambient temperature exceeds 55° C (131° F) or falls below -20° C  
(-4° F).  
Thermal regulation  
The Exterior Dot-HP Dot has a protective thermal shutdown feature that blacks out the Dot if it exceeds its  
permitted maximum operating temperature.  
To avoid unexpected blackouts due to thermal shutdowns but also avoid overheating that may damage the  
product, the Exterior Dot-HP offers various options for managing temperature:  
• During P3 video operation, you can enable the thermal regulation feature available in the software of all  
Martin P3 system controllers. When this feature is active, Exterior Dot-HP Dots begin to reduce their light  
output when the ambient temperature reaches 45° C in order to control Dot temperature. Output is  
reduced gradually as the ambient temperature rises above 45° C. Dots will still light at the maximum  
ambient temperature of 55° C, but output will be considerably reduced. This option avoids blackouts due  
to protective thermal shutdowns.  
• During P3 video operation, you can disable the P3 controller thermal regulation feature. If you choose to  
do this, Exterior Dot-HP Dots will not reduce their light output when the ambient temperature reaches 45°  
C, but if you drive Dots hard when the ambient temperature approaches or exceeds 55° C, Dots may  
black out completely due to protective thermal shutdown.  
• During DMX operation, the Exterior Dot-HP Dots begin to reduce their light output when the ambient  
temperature reaches 45° C in order to control Dot temperature. Output is reduced gradually as the  
ambient temperature rises above 45° C. Dots will still light at the maximum ambient temperature of 55° C,  
but output will be considerably reduced. This option avoids blackouts due to protective thermal  
shutdowns.  
P3 display  
The Exterior Dot-HP can display video from all common video sources. The video signal must be sent to a  
Martin P3 controller and then distributed to Dots. The P3 controller lets you map, configure and control an  
installation containing Exterior Dot-HP Dots (and other Martin P3 video display products if you have them).  
See the P3 controller documentation for details.  
DMX control  
The Exterior Dot-HP can display effects controlled by DMX. See “DMX protocols” on page 35 for full details  
of DMX control.  
An RDM-compatible DMX controller is required so that you can address and configure the Dots. See the  
DMX/RDM controller documentation for details.  
RGB Dots  
Four DMX modes are available in RGB Dots:  
RGB mode (calibrated) uses three DMX channels and gives RGB color mixing of all the pixels on a Dot.  
Dots are optimized for evenness of color. A slight reduction in light output intensity and extremes of color  
saturation may be visible.  
RGB mode (uncalibrated) uses three DMX channels and gives RGB color mixing of all the pixels on a  
Dot. Dots are optimized for brightness and extreme color saturation. A slight reduction in evenness of  
color between Dots may be visible.  
Basic mode (calibrated) uses ten DMX channels and gives RGB color mixing, strobe effects and  
pre-programmed dynamic effects. Dots are optimized for evenness of color. A slight reduction in light  
output intensity and extremes of color saturation may be visible.  
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Basic mode (uncalibrated) uses ten DMX channels and gives RGB color mixing, strobe effects and  
pre-programmed dynamic effects. Dots are optimized for brightness and extreme color saturation. A slight  
reduction in evenness of color between Dots may be visible.  
CW Dots  
Two DMX modes are available in CW Dots:  
Intensity mode (calibrated) uses one DMX channel to control cool white output intensity of all the pixels  
on a Dot. Dots are optimized for evenness of intensity. A slight reduction in light output intensity may be  
visible.  
Intensity mode (uncalibrated) uses one DMX channel to control cool white output intensity of all the  
pixels on a Dot. Dots are optimized for brightness. A slight reduction in evenness of intensity between  
Dots may be visible.  
Magnetic ‘control button’  
A magnetic sensor is embedded inside the Exterior  
Dot-HP on the side of the Dot, just above the input cable  
and just under the front ring (see C in Figure 1 on page  
12). The sensor acts as a control button. To activate the  
sensor, swipe a magnet past the side of the Dot near  
where the input cable tail enters the Dot.  
You may find it convenient to use the Martin Test Tool (see  
“Accessories” on page 40), which contains a magnet.  
Figure 14:Test Tool with magnet  
Activating the magnetic sensor lets you display the  
product’s status, test the LEDs and reset the Exterior  
Dot-HP as explained in the following table.  
Status display  
To display a Exterior Dot-HP Dot’s status, swipe the magnet over the sensor once. The LEDs on the Dot will  
give one of the indications listed in the tables below for a few seconds.  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB  
Color  
Output  
Indication  
Action required  
Busy (e.g. booting up or writing to  
flash memory).  
Wait a moment for normal operation  
to be resumed.  
Blue  
Constant  
Error. The Exterior Dot-HP has  
encountered a fatal error and can  
not run.  
Perform a factory reboot, followed by  
a firmware upload if necessary.  
Red  
Red  
Constant  
Flashing  
Connect a P3 system controller or  
DMX controller to the network.  
No control source detected.  
Ready. Exterior Dot-HP connected  
to P3 controller but not mapped onto  
the canvas.  
Set up the P3 controller to use the  
Exterior Dot-HP.  
Green  
Green  
Flashing  
Constant  
Running normally in P3 mode.  
None.  
Send DMX data (if flashing cyan  
continues although you are sending  
data, check that DMX controller is  
connected and configured with Dot’s  
DMX address).  
Ready. Exterior Dot-HP in DMX  
mode but not receiving valid DMX  
data signal.  
Cyan  
Cyan  
Flashing  
Constant  
Running normally in DMX mode.  
None.  
Table 6: Status information, Exterior Dot-HP RGB  
Using the Exterior Dot-HP  
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Exterior Dot-HP CW  
No. of  
Output  
LEDs  
Indication  
Action required  
Error. The Exterior Dot-HP has  
encountered a fatal error and can  
not run.  
Perform a factory reboot, followed by  
a firmware upload if necessary.  
1
Constant  
Connect a P3 system controller or  
DMX controller to the network.  
1
2
Flashing  
Constant  
No control source detected.  
Running normally in P3 mode.  
None.  
Ready. Exterior Dot-HP connected  
to P3 controller but not mapped onto  
the canvas.  
Set up the P3 controller to use the  
Exterior Dot-HP.  
2
3
Flashing  
Constant  
Running normally in DMX mode.  
None.  
Send DMX data (if flashing  
continues although you are sending  
data, check that DMX controller is  
connected and configured with Dot’s  
DMX address).  
Ready. Exterior Dot-HP in DMX  
mode but not receiving valid DMX  
data signal.  
3
4
Flashing  
Constant  
Busy (e.g. booting up or writing to  
flash memory)  
None.  
Table 7: Status information, Exterior Dot-HP CW  
Testing, rebooting and returning to defaults  
The tables below list the functions of the magnetic ‘control button’ on each Exterior Dot-HP Dot.  
Test patterns are stored in onboard memory. This lets you test the LEDs without an external controller, but  
test patterns can also be called up on P3 system controllers, the P3 PowerPort 1500 and the P3 PowerPort  
1000 IP.  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB  
Action  
Function  
Quick swipe  
The first swipe displays status as shown in Table 6 for a few seconds.  
The next swipes display the following test patterns on the LEDs (each  
swipe scrolls to the next pattern):  
- Calibrated white  
- Full red  
- Full green  
- Full blue  
- Scrolling gradient  
- Dimmed (20% uncalibrated white)  
Hold magnet over  
‘button’ until LEDs  
light blue  
Reboot the Exterior Dot-HP.  
Hold magnet over  
‘button’ until LEDs  
light white  
Return the Exterior Dot-HP to its default factory firmware.  
Table 8: Magnetic ‘control button’ functions, Exterior Dot-HP RGB  
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Exterior Dot-HP CW  
Action  
Function  
Quick swipe  
The first swipe displays status as shown in Table 6 for a few seconds.  
The next swipes display the following test patterns on the LEDs (each  
swipe scrolls to the next pattern):  
- Calibrated white  
- Full white (tests driver on red channel)  
- Full white (tests driver on green channel)  
- Full white (tests driver on blue channel)  
- Scrolling gradient  
- Dimmed (20% uncalibrated white)  
Hold magnet over  
‘buttonuntil 4 LEDs  
light  
Reboot the Exterior Dot-HP.  
Hold magnet over  
‘buttonuntil 3 LEDs  
light  
Return the Exterior Dot-HP to its default factory firmware.  
Table 9: Magnetic ‘control button’ functions, Exterior Dot-HP CW  
Using the Exterior Dot-HP  
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Service and maintenance  
before carrying out service on the Exterior Dot-HP.  
Warning! Lock out AC mains power to the installation before servicing.  
Warning! Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified service technician.  
Important! Excessive dirt buildup causes overheating and may damage the product. Damage  
caused by inadequate cleaning is not covered by the product warranty.  
The user will need to clean the Exterior Dot-HP periodically. All other service operations on the Exterior  
Dot-HP must be carried out by Martin Professional or its approved service agents.  
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global  
Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product  
knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s  
lifetime. Please contact your Martin supplier for details.  
Cleaning  
Cleaning schedules vary depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify  
precise cleaning intervals for the Exterior Dot-HP. Environmental factors that may result in a need for  
frequent cleaning include airborne dust and pollution.  
Inspect products frequently to see whether cleaning is necessary. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer  
about a suitable maintenance schedule.  
To clean the product, use warm water and a soft brush or a low-pressure or medium-pressure water jet. Use  
car shampoo to help remove dirt and grease. If possible, dry with a soft cloth to avoid streaking. Do not use  
a stiff brush or scouring pad. Do not use solvents or abrasives.  
Condensation and pressure relief valve  
Under certain conditions, condensation may become visible under optical components. This is normal and  
harmless. Any condensation will gradually be expelled by the Dot's Gore-Tex pressure relief valve (see  
Figure 3 on page 14) as the Dot goes through power off/on cycles.  
Make sure that the pressure relief valve is clean and unblocked.The valve must be able to breathe freely so  
that it can equalize pressure and expel water vapor. If a valve becomes blocked, excessive pressure can  
damage seals or cause air and water to be sucked along cables and into the Dot.  
Water on the valve membrane will block the membrane's micropores. Do not allow water to collect on or  
near valves. If you suspect that a valve has become blocked with dirt, contact your Martin supplier.  
LED performance  
Martin use the best components available, but the characteristics of all LEDs change gradually over many  
thousands of hours of use. Not all colors change at the same rate, and rates of change vary depending on  
factors such as temperature and how intensively a particular color is used. Because of the changes, overall  
light output and the exact hues obtained from specific color mixes in all LED-based products can be  
expected to shift slightly over time.  
To help you obtain consistent output despite these changes, Martin P3 software from version 4.1.0 contains  
the P3 Dot Adjuster tool. This feature lets you compensate for changes in LED characteristics and restore  
initial output and color authenticity levels. Please contact Martin for more details.  
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Installing new software  
It may be necessary to upload new software (i.e. device firmware) to the Exterior Dot-HP if it appears to  
have a software-related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version.  
Software for Martin products is available from the Martin website. The Exterior Dot-HP software can be  
installed from the P3 System Controller over the P3 data link.You will need a Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 or  
a Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP for this. See the P3 System Controller user manual for software installation  
instructions.  
Service and maintenance  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Probable cause(s)  
Remedy  
Check that system is correctly connected, set up  
and running.  
Hold magnet over ‘control button’ until LEDs 1 - 4  
turn blue, then move magnet away, to reboot  
Exterior Dot-HP.  
Control is lost and activating  
magnetic ‘control buttoncauses  
Exterior Dot-HP to show  
constant or flashing red status  
indication.  
Error has occurred.  
Restart P3 or DMX controller.  
Check product temperature readouts on P3 system  
controller. Reduce ambient temperature by  
providing ventilation or fan cooling, for example.  
Product has gone into thermal protection  
shutdown.  
Product seems completely  
dead.  
No DC power to product.  
Internal fault.  
Check 48 VDC power supply and cables.  
Disconnect from power. Do not attempt repairs  
yourself. Contact Martin Service or an authorized  
Martin service partner for assistance.  
Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor  
connections. Repair or replace damaged cables.  
Fault in 48 VDC power transmission.  
Fault in data transmission.  
Inspect connections and cables. Correct poor  
connections. Repair or replace damaged cables.  
If using DMX, check that DMX console and DC  
power supply unit are at same earth (ground)  
potential.  
Exterior Dot-HP does not  
display as intended.  
Incorrect mapping or addressing of products. Check product address and controller settings.  
Substitute known good products one at a time until  
Product in installation is defective and is  
normal operation is regained. Have faulty product  
disturbing data transmission.  
serviced by Martin Service.  
Table 10:Troubleshooting  
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DMX protocols  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB  
RGB Modes (calibrated and uncalibrated)  
Channel  
DMX Value  
Function  
Red  
0 100%  
1
2
3
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
Green  
0 100%  
Blue  
0 100%  
Table 11: DMX Protocol, RGB Mode  
Basic Modes (calibrated and uncalibrated)  
Channel  
DMX Value  
Function  
Dimmer fade (MSB)  
8-bit coarse control, closed 0% open 100%  
1
0 - 65535  
Dimmer fade (LSB)  
16-bit fine adjustment, closed open  
2
Strobe  
0 - 49  
No strobe  
3
50 - 200  
201 - 210  
211 - 255  
Strobe, slow fast  
No strobe  
Random strobe, slow fast  
Strobe duration  
0 1 second  
4
5
0 - 255  
FX selection  
No FX: output controlled on RGB channels  
0 - 7  
8 - 255  
FX speed / modifier (depending on effect)  
0 - 126  
127 - 128  
129 - 255  
Fast slow  
Stop  
Slow fast  
6
FX synchronization  
No sync  
Dot offset 10°  
0
1
2
Dot offset 10°  
3 - 34  
35  
36  
...  
7
Dot offset 350°  
Synchronized  
37 - 100  
101 - 120  
121 - 140  
141 - 255  
No function (reserved for future use)  
Random start  
Random duration  
No function (reserved for future use)  
Red  
0 100%  
8
9
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
0 - 255  
Green  
0 100%  
Blue  
0 100%  
10  
Table 12: DMX Protocol, Basic Mode  
DMX protocols  
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Pre-programmed FX  
Select the FX in this table on channel 5 in Basic Mode.  
Set FX execution speed on channel 6.  
Synchronize and set offsets between Dots on channel 7.  
Channel  
DMX Value  
Function  
0
No FX  
Intensity FX  
1
2
Wave  
Step  
3
Pulse  
4
5
Blackout strobe  
2x strobe  
6
3x strobe  
7
4x strobe  
8
9
Up, down flash  
Up, flash, down, flash  
Random levels  
Pixel killer  
Noise overlay  
Random pixel buildup / breakdown  
In / out wave  
In / out step  
In / out pulse  
No function (reserved for future use)  
Movie flicker  
Electric arc  
Atomic lightning  
Thunderstorm  
Sonar (1 pixel)  
Sonar (2 pixels)  
Sonar (3 pixels)  
Sonar (6 pixels)  
Sonar (9 pixels)  
Pie slice chase  
Random chase  
Water drop  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17 - 19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32 - 50  
5
No function (reserved for future use)  
Color FX  
51  
52  
Rainbow wave  
Rainbow step  
53  
Rainbow pulse  
54  
RGB wave  
55  
RGB step  
56  
RGB pulse  
57  
CMY wave  
58  
CMY step  
59  
CMY pulse  
60  
61  
62  
63 - 68  
69  
Random mix wave  
Random mix step  
Random mix pulse  
No function (reserved for future use)  
Solid  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
Spectrum shifter  
RGB to white wave  
RGB to white step  
RGB to white pulse  
RGB to white strobe  
Normal to white wave  
Normal to white step  
Normal to white pulse  
Normal to white strobe  
No function (reserved for future use)  
78  
79 - 86  
Table 13: Pre-programmed FX  
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Channel  
DMX Value  
Function  
87  
88  
89  
Normal to inverted color in / out wave  
Normal to inverted color in / out step  
Normal to inverted color in / out pulse  
No function (reserved for future use)  
90 - 100  
Special FX  
101  
102  
Police chase  
Nightrider  
103  
Stars  
104  
Fiberoptic white  
105  
Fiberoptic mix  
106  
Plasma  
107  
Starfield  
108  
Colorwave  
109  
Noise  
110  
Snowflakes  
111  
Rain  
112-255  
No function (reserved for future use)  
Table 13: Pre-programmed FX  
Exterior Dot-HP CW  
Intensity Modes (calibrated and uncalibrated)  
Channel  
DMX Value  
Function  
Intensity  
0 100%  
1
0 - 255  
Table 14: DMX Protocol, Intensity Mode (CW Dots only)  
DMX protocols  
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Specifications  
Physical  
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 mm (2.9 in.)  
Height with clear front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 mm (1.4 in.)  
Height with dome front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 mm (2 in.)  
Height with directional front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 mm (1.7 in.)  
Weight, clear front and dome front models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 g (0.7 lbs.)  
Weight, directional front models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 g (0.8 lbs.)  
Control and Programming  
Control options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin P3 System Controller (via Martin P3 PowerPort 1500 or  
P3 PowerPort 1000 IP) and/or DMX/RDM  
Protocol detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic  
Control modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RGB (RGB variants) white intensity (CW variants), basic  
Control resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each color channel  
Setting and addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin P3 System controller or RDM-compliant DMX controller  
DMX channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/10  
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Color and intensity for each Dot  
DMX compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USITT DMX512-A  
RDM compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI/ESTA E1.20  
Control/User Interface  
Device status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-color visual indication  
Device test and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnetic button to call up fixture status and test fixture  
Optics  
Options  
Clear front  
Dome front  
Directional front (TIR lens)  
LED manufacturer, Exterior Dot-HP RGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osram  
LED manufacturer, Exterior Dot-HP CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seoul  
Minimum LED lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)*  
*Figure obtained under manufacturer's test conditions  
Viewing angle  
Clear front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103° x 103°  
Dome front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125° x 125°  
Directional front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22° x 22°  
All angles are stated as half-peak  
Photometric Data  
Color resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 bits per color (48 bit per pixel)  
Dot pitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 mm - 500 mm (center-to-center)  
Color Temperature  
Cool white (CW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6700 K 300 K  
RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000 – 10 000 K (adjustable via P3 or DMX)  
Total output, RGB Dots, calibrated mode  
Clear front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 lumens, 36 cd  
Dome front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 lumens, 18 cd  
Directional front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 lumens, 270 cd  
Total output, RGB Dots, non-calibrated mode  
Clear front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 lumens, 48 cd  
Dome front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 lumens, 24 cd  
Directional front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 lumens, 360 cd  
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Total output, CW Dots, calibrated mode  
Clear front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 lumens, 62 cd  
Dome front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 lumens, 32 cd  
Directional front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 lumens, 590 cd  
Total output, CW Dots, non-calibrated mode  
Clear front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 lumens, 82 cd  
Dome front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 lumens, 41 cd  
Directional front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 lumens, 775 cd  
Video Processing  
Brightness control  
Gamma correction and control  
Color temperature control  
Color space control  
Calibration processing  
Synchronization  
Signal Protocol  
Martin P3 system (via Martin P3 PowerPort) or DMX/RDM  
Construction  
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrostatic powder-coated (custom colors available by special order)  
Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cast aluminum  
Protection rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP66  
Impact resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IK08  
Corrosion resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5-M (very high corrosivity / marine, ISO 12944)  
Vibration resistance . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 g sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6), 0.7 g RMS random (IEC 60068-2-64)  
RoHS compliant  
Installation  
Mounting options . . . . . . . . . . . Direct surface mount, optional mounting plate or optional mounting profile  
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Any  
Connections  
Power and data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-pin custom (BBD), IP66-rated  
Power and data thru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-pin custom (BBD), IP66-rated  
Hot-pluggable  
Electrical  
Nominal input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 VDC +/- 4%  
Power supply options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin P3 PowerPort 1500, Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP,  
Martin IP66 PSU or generic 48 VDC PSU  
Typical total power consumption, calibrated mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 W at full intensity, full white  
Typical total power consumption, uncalibrated mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 W at full intensity, full white  
Surge protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 kV  
Allow for +/-10% variation in power consumption figures  
Thermal  
Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convection  
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.) for typical video content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55° C (131° F)  
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° C (-4° F)  
Max. total heat dissipation (calculated, +/- 10%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 BTU/hr.  
Approvals  
EU safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN 60950-1, EN 60950-22  
EU EMC . . . EN 55024, EN 55032 (Class A), EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3  
US safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UL 60950-1, UL 60950-22  
US EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CFR Title 47 Part 15 Class A  
Canadian safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, No. 60950-22  
Canadian EMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ICES-003 Class A  
Australia/NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCM  
Specifications  
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Accessories  
Magnetic Test Tool, set of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91610139  
Mounting hardware  
Brackets with Flanges, set of 9, Exterior Dot-HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91606020  
Mounting Profile Kit incl. Dot bracket, screws and lock, Exterior Dot-HP, 57 mm (2.25 in.). . P/N 91606021  
Mounting Profile, Exterior Dot-HP / Pixline, 320 mm (12.6 in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611620  
Mounting Profile, Exterior Dot-HP / Pixline, 1280 mm (50.4 in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611610  
Mounting Profile Locks, Exterior Dot-HP / Pixline, set of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611725  
Input adapter cables  
Power + Data Input Adapter Cable, 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort)  
to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616046  
Power + Data Input Adapter Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + wire tails (for PSU)  
to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616048  
Power + Data Input Adapter Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + 4-pin male XLR (for  
P3 PowerPort) to female BBD, 0.25m (9.8 in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616049  
Power + Data Input Adapter Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + male Tripix type (for  
Martin IP66 PSU 240W) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.) . . . . . . P/N 91616050  
Output adapter cables  
Power + Data Output Cable, male BBD  
to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25m (9.8 in.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616047  
DMX Lead-out Cable, male BBD to 5-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (9.8 in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616051  
Extension cables, CMX type  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation Type, CMX, BBD to BBD 1 m (3.3 ft.) . . . . . . . . P/N 91616055  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation Type, CMX, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) . . . . . . P/N 91616056  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation Type, CMX, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.). . . . . . . P/N 91616057  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation Type, CMX, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.). . . . . . P/N 91616058  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation Type, CMX, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82.1 ft.). . . . . . P/N 91616059  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation Type, CMX,  
without connectors, 100 m (328 ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616060  
Extension Cables, Low Smoke Zero Halogen Type  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation type LSZH, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.2 ft.). . . . . . . . P/N 91616012  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation type LSZH, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) . . . . . . P/N 91616013  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation type LSZH, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.). . . . . . . P/N 91616014  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation type LSZH, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.). . . . . . P/N 91616015  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation type LSZH, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82 ft.) . . . . . . . P/N 91616016  
Power + Data Extension Cable, Installation type LSZH,  
without connectors, 100 m (328 ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616017  
Loose connectors  
Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611750  
Power + Data Cable Connector, BBD, female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91611751  
Blanking Caps for unused female BBD connectors, set of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91616052  
Related Items  
Martin P3 PowerPort 1500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721040  
Martin P3 PowerPort 1000 IP Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721080  
Martin IP66 PSU 240W external power supply unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90760330  
Martin P3-050 System Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721090  
Martin P3-150 System Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721015  
Martin P3-300 System Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721060  
Martin P3-PC System Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90721030  
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Exterior Dot-HP User Manual  
     
Ordering Information  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB, Aluminum, Clear Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90357683  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB, Aluminum, Diffuser Dome Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90357685  
Exterior Dot-HP RGB, Aluminum, Directional Front (TIR Lens). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90357686  
Exterior Dot-HP CW, Aluminum, Clear Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90357688  
Exterior Dot-HP CW, Aluminum, Diffuser Dome Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90357687  
Exterior Dot-HP CW, Aluminum, Directional Front (TIR Lens). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90357689  
Dots in the Exterior Dot-HP range are supplied in cardboard boxes containing multiples of 9 Dots. Remain-  
ing Dots (and orders that consist of less than 9 Dots total) are supplied in individual packs  
FCC Compliance  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations - Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada  
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.  
EU EMC  
Warning! Class A ITE product. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.  
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.  
Ne peut être utilisé dans une salle d'ordinateurs telle que définie dans la norme ANSI/NFPA 75 Standard for the Protection of  
Information Technology Equipment.  
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.  
Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life.Your supplier can give  
details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products.  
Specifications  
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