User Manual - Chaos Visual Productions
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3. Figure 21 Removing an LED tube 28 To install an LED tube 1 m nap Hold the tube up against the panel Plug the PCB at the bottom of the tube carefully into the panel base avoiding any pressure that might damage the terminals Bend the center of each tube outwards as shown at A in Figure 21 until the top of the tube can pass under the retaining bracket C Slide the top of the tube under the retaining bracket Allow the tube to straighten so that the top of the tube engages in its cutout in the retaining bracket Clip the tube into the clear plastic brackets Do not reapply power until all tubes have been installed LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Installing new software It may be necessary to upload new software to the LC 1140 LC 2140 if the product appears to have a software related fault or if you want to update to a newer software version Software updates are available from Martin and can be installed via the video link The following items are required in order to update software TheLC 1140 LC 2140 main CPU software update file downloadable free of charge from the Support area of the Martin website at http www martin com A Martin LC Series DVI Buffer Box P N 91611269 and PC with the LC management application that is included with the DVI buffer box Instructions for uploading new software are included with the DVI buffer box S
4. 5 12 1 loFF 12 1 Sen een tnt un brin 000100100000 0 ON 010010 0001000000410 12 1 oFF ie eH EHE 000100000011 ON Figure 15 Mapping LC 2140 and 1140 panels from the top left corner of the image See Figure 15 The addressing principle for the y axis is slightly different for LC 2140 and LC 1140 panels because they are different heights Both types of panel are addressed starting with y z 0 but setting the y coordinate to zero maps an LC 2140 panel to the top row if you set DIP switch pins 7 12 to 0 the panel displays the rows with y coordinates 0 and 1 and setting the y coordinate to zero maps an LC 1140 panel to the second row if you set DIP switch pins 7 12 to 0 the panel displays the row with y coordinate 1 Note that an LC 1140 panel cannot be mapped to the top row of the video image If the principle behind mapping and addressing is confusing just refer to the DIP switch settings shown in Figure 15 Figure 17 and Figure 18 and set the addresses in your installation following these examples LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Panel addressing an example Here is an example of how to set an array of panels so that each pa
5. Remove four screws arrowed from a base cover and lift the cover up slightly for access to the fuse Avoid pulling hard on covers as this will strain the wiring Figure 19 Fuse replacement 3 Replace the defective fuse with one of the same type and rating only Replacement fuses are available from Martin suppliers 4 Reinstall the cover before reapplying power Service and maintenance 27 Replacing LED tubes To replace an LED tube 1 m B Disconnect the panel from power and allow to cool for 10 minutes See Figure 20 Insert a broad flat blade screwdriver into the slot in each of the clear plastic brackets immediately behind the tube you want to remove Twist the screwdriver very slightly to release the tube in the slot so that it can be pulled forward out of the bracket See Figure 21 When the tube is released from all brackets bend it outwards at the center A and B until the top of the tube is clear of the retaining bracket C Pull the top of the tube forward D just enough for the tube to clear the retaining bracket Do not pull the tube further forward than is necessary Lift the tube upwards E holding the PCB at the bottom of the tube so that it is unplugged 3 from the base as the tube is lifted F Be careful Figure 20 Releasing an LED tube not to damage the connector terminals on the PCBs while handling Slide the PCBs out of the tube for access to the LEDs
6. m et y y y y y y 03 Y Y A ALAIN SS KN N a Figure 5 Avoiding stress on panels conical couplers A secured with threaded spigots B as illustrated As soon as a panel is added to an array secure it with two safety attachments Figure 6 Conical coupler system Physical installation 11 Diffuser A diffuser may be fastened to the panel respecting the diffuser manufacturer s safety precautions Installing a diffuser gives a softer rendition of the video p 280 360 280 image eliminating the hot spot effect pe i Threaded holes for fastening a diffuser front are provided next to the holes for the conical coupler system See Figure 7 for dimensions I I I I I I I LC 1140 900 LC 2140 1900 Single LED tubes If you install panels angled away from each other you
7. a main fuse Current fluctuation Power and current figures are given in Typical power and current on page 32 Current draw fluctuates slightly on a cycle of approximately one minute especially at voltages over 200 V Peak current draw is unlikely to occur at exactly the same time in multiple fixtures but to avoid unintentional tripping of circuit breakers allow a safety margin of at least 2096 when calculating the current requirements of an LC 1140 LC 2140 installation Power connection Warning For protection from electric shock the panel must be grounded earthed Power distribution circuits must be fitted with a current overload fuse or circuit breaker and ground fault earth fault protection Warning The total current draw of all devices connected via one power input socket including the first panel connected must not exceed 20 amps Warning Use only a power cable that is listed 12 AWG or 2 5 mm SJT or better and power connectors that are listed rated 20 A minimum Warning The power socket outlet must be installed near the LC 1140 LC 2140 and must be easily accessible so that the LC 1140 LC 2140 can easily be disconnected from power if necessary Power is supplied to the panel via the input socket This socket accepts a blue Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA cable connector Power can be relayed to another device via the output socket This socket accepts a light grey PowerCon NACSFCB cable connector The total current draw
8. connector DVI D single link digital input from previous panel or video source E Pulse indicator Flashes when the system controller is running Slow flashing indicates that there is no signal o ono Dip switch Ow EE 38 F Power on indicator Lights when power is applied G Error communication indicator Should not light during normal operation Flashes during communication with a PC Lights constantly in case of error in video signal or panel H DVI signal indicator Lights when valid video signal is received I DIP switch Pins 1 6 set the panel s x axis coordinates in the video image Pins 7 12 set the panel s y axis coordinates J DVI output connector DVI D single link digital output to next panel Figure 1 Connections panel Connections panel overview Introduction Thank you for selecting a product from the LCTM Series of modular LED based video display panels from Martin This product features Bright output 5 mm oval LEDs 1800 Cd m2 1800 nits effective light output at 25 C 77 F Rich RGB color 25 x 50 pixels LC 2140 or 25 x 25 pixels LC 1140 per panel image resolution Color resolution of 14 bit per color 100 x 40 viewing angle Integrated video signal processor Video in out via daisy chainable DVI connectors Genlock using Martin DVI buffer box Auto sensing multi voltage switch mode power supply Tough Neutrik PowerCon locking po
9. of your monitor you must give them the x and y coordinates shown in the illustration Oo 41 21 22 PAL Y 14 X 22 Y 14 X 23 Y 14 X 24 001110 010110 001110 010111 001110 011000 Y 14 X 17 Y 14 X 18 Y 14 X 19 Y 14 X 20 Y 14 X 21 001110 010001 001110 010010 001110 010011 001110 010100 001110 010101 Y 16 X 17 Y 16 X 18 Y 16 X 19 Y 16 X 20 Y 16 X 21 Y 16 X 22 Y 16 X 23 Y 16 X 24 010000 010001 010000 010010 010000 010011 010000 010100 010000 010101 010000 010110 010000 010111 010000 011000 Y 18 X 17 Y 18 X 18 Y 18 X 19 Y 18 X 20 Y 18 X 21 Y 18 X 22 Y 18 X 23 Y 18 X 24 010010 010001 010010 010010 010010 010011 010010 010100 010010 010101 010010 010110 010010 010111 010010 011000 Figure 17 Displaying tiles in center of video image LC 2140 LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual 14 If LC 1140 panels are used to display the same pixels from the video image they must be set as shown in Figure 18 Note that with LC 1140 panels you must set the y coordinate to the number of the row on the y axis minus one i e to locate an LC 1140 panel on row 16 of the y axis you must set its y coordinate to 15 0 J 441
10. two splitters gives a second generation video signal A maximum of 5 panels can be connected to a second generation signal Sending a signal through a third splitter will give a third generation signal to which you can connect a maximum of 4 panels and so on LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Figure 11 gives a schematic diagram of a link that contains a second level of splitters giving a second generation signal that allows a total of 60 panels to be connected Media server DVI monitor Splitter DVI buffer box Splitter S LIN K 5xLC 5xLC 5xLc 5xLC e IS 5xLC 5xLC 5xLc 5xLC 5xLC 5xLC 5xLc 5xLC 5 x LC Maximum five LC 1140 or 2140 panels Figure 11 Second generation splitting Connecting the video link Important Media server graphics cards LC panel video circuits and other components on the video link are sensitive and can easily be damaged by differences in potential Observe the precautions listed below or you may cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty 1 Shut down power to all panels and devices before connecting or disconnecting any connector on the video link 2 When inserting DVI connectors ensure that the metal shields around the outside of male and female connectors make contact before the pins This will provide a path to ground earth for any difference in potential between devices or components 3 Apply power to the LC panels and monitor if
11. video signal with a 50 or 60 Hz refresh rate as LC 1140 and 2140 screens accept only these rates DVI buffer box You need a buffer box on the link if the following functions are required 1 1024 x 768 DVI monitor emulation The Maxedia expects to see a monitor on each of its outputs The DVI buffer box emulates a 1024 x 768 DVI monitor allowing a Maxedia to operate correctly and relays the DVI signal to the rest of your installation 2 Genlock synchronization of your installation via the buffer box s BNC connector The Martin DVI Buffer Box also has a jumper that allows matching with a 50 or 60 Hz refresh rate 3 Communication reading installed software version uploading new software etc between the LC Series management application running on a PC and video panels via the buffer box s RS 232 connector See Advanced setup on page 24 for the full list of functions DVI splitter A splitter is required to send the video signal to more than one panel It duplicates the video signal and sends it to two or more DVI devices Splitters affect the quality of the DVI signal so there are limits to the number of devices that can be connected to successive generations connecting a panel to a splitter as shown in Figure 10 gives a first generation signal and connecting a splitter to a splitter as shown in Figure 11 creates a further generation If a DVI splitter is used the DDCCLOCK and DDCDATA signals on pins 6 and 7 of the DVI input must be
12. will be left with a gap in the LED tubes at the apex of the angle To fill this gap and give a solid wall of LEDs it is possible to install a single LED tube between two panels This tube must be connected to the Aux Out connector on the connections panel If you are interested in this solution contact your Martin supplier for details Figure 7 Diffuser front mounting holes 12 LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual AC power Warning Read Safety Information on page 3 before connecting an LC 1140 LC 2140 panel to AC power Lock out power to the entire distribution system before carrying out installation work Important Do not supply the panel with power via an external dimming system or you may cause damage to the panel that is not covered by the product warranty Power and main fuses Warning Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only The LC 1140 LC 2140 features an auto sensing switch mode power supply that automatically adapts to 100 120 V and 200 240 V nominal AC power at 50 or 60 Hz Connect the panel to AC power that is within these voltage ranges only Power circuits in both LC1140 and LC 2140 screens are protected by three 5 amp slow blow main fuses located on the three power PCBs in the base See Fuse replacement on page 27 for details of accessing and changing
13. 010 010100 X 20 Y 18 010010 X 21 010101 Y 18 X 22 010010 010110 Y 18 X 23 010010 010111 Y 18 X 24 010010 011000 Figure 18 Displaying tiles from center of video image LC 1140 Video link 23 Tips for panel addressing You may find the following tips helpful when setting addresses on panels Remember that if you have LC 2140 panels in your installation you must set y coordinate addresses to 14 16 and 18 to obtain a correct video image As mentioned earlier when setting the y coordinate of an LC 1140 panel remember that you must subtract 1 from the row on the y axis where you want to locate that panel for example set the y coordinate on an LC 1140 panel s DIP switch to 15 if you want that panel to display a tile on row 16 on the y axis If you are mixing LC 2140 and LC 1140 panels in an installation bear in mind that LC 1140 panels cannot be set to display the top row row with y coordinate zero in the video image this row can only be displayed with LC 2140 panels You can save time converting decimal to binary numbers by using one of the many free converters available on the Internet After setting the addresses of the panels in an installation you may need to do a little fine adjustment to the position of the pixel image on your monitor to align it precisely with your group of panels Advanced setup 24 Using the Martin LC Series DVI Buffer Box P N 91611269 and a PC with
14. LC1140 LC2140 LED Video Screen user manual Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters LC 2140 re 1090 A ES 2092 2004 ajos oM MOND CODE sohn Y El 1000 id LC 1140 m 1090 1092 1004 fal fal e e a 000000900000000 aoooooooooooooo 000000000000000 wie 1000 l zu 105 2007 Martin Professional A S Information subject to change without notice Martin Professional A S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual The Martin logo the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates or subsidiaries P N 35000196 Rev F Safety Information WARNING Read the safety precautions in this section before installing powering operating or servicing this product The following symbols ar
15. RR Poe ER E 40 mm 1 6 in Pixels Pel thie aede et ht eg e ME A A e Om UP ri puede aine eat 625 Red dominant wavelength 20 eee eee eee eee 627 5 nm 2 5 nm Green dominant wavelength ooococcccoccc es 522 5 nm 2 5 nm Blue dominant wavelength 0 2 cece ete IA 472 5 nm 2 5 nm Golorresoluti hr ier mE etu etu pel no ihr 14 bits per color Viewing angle llle 2100 horizontal 240 vertical at 50 intensity LC 1140 Resolution one panel 0 00 cee en ea mn 25 x 25 pixels Pixels per panelci rere ee ieee eee ee Eh eee ec ie area 625 LEDs perpanel x 54 ee en daa ee Seg ake ne hug 1875 LC 2140 Resolution LC 2140 one panel 222 smsen ne ek enker ees 25 x 50 pixels Pixels per panel ses 2 Se a an LE ee ARE Din nenn Bases 1250 LEDS perparel io iy A it Y AAA AA wapa eite ke 3750 Construction PANEI NAMES c ante era a TERESE eee S REA Steel and aluminum LED tUb6s cies a SIRE EOS RE re a EON SEE Pel XD edu Ne de ed Acrylic LED tubes per panel 4 3 rt en PR ni 25 Transparency through LED tubes unmasked area oococcoccocococc gt 60 Color Else AER ERE RV URL Eust dae P ddp ie Me E Black panel frames Protection rating m r anyan e dete ERREUR eS S OR pee ta NE bec Uns IP 20 Installation Orientation xcci bert IEEE Re oua don Ib OPE dte eei ae ee Any Panel combination llle Up to 7 hung vertically no limit horizontally Panel interlocking llle Prolyte CCS6 conica
16. ach panel divides the video image into 25 x 25 pixel tiles as shown in Figure 12 and then displays one or two tiles an LC 1140 panel displays one tile an LC 2140 panel displays two tiles one tile plus the tile below it Setting panels to display tiles To identify individual tiles a panel gives each tile an x and a y coordinate according to the following i E i i principles Figure 12 Tiles in the video image Coordinates are numbered starting at the top left hand corner of the video image when facing the video image The top left hand tile is given the coordinates x 0 y 0 The next tile to the right is one tile further along the x axis so it is given the coordinates x 1 y 0 After this tile the next tile to the right is assigned the coordinates x 2 y 0 and so on The tile below the top left hand tile is one tile further down the y axis so it is given the coordinates x 0 y 1 The next tile down is assigned the coordinates x 0 y 2 and so on LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual To set a panel to display a specific part of the video image you set the x and y coordinates of the tile you want it to display An LC 1140 panel will display that 25 x 25 pixel tile An LC 2140 panel wi
17. aps so that any empty slots are at the back of the flightcase Transport and store flightcases standing in an upright position only Do not transport flightcases lying flat on their side Introduction 9 Physical installation Warning Use two conical couplers to fasten a panel to a supporting structure or to another panel never use only one conical coupler Secure with two approved safety cables looping one cable around each vertical side column Do not use the LED tubes as secondary attachment points When stacking panels one on top of another or suspending panels one from another do not exceed the limits given in Figure 4 If an installation needs to be taller than the limits given in Figure 4 additional support points must be provided to bear the weight of the additional panels The LC 1140 LC 2140 can be installed in a standing position alone or stacked flown in a vertical curtain or suspended in any orientation from a truss or supporting structure Stacked Stacked Suspended Suspended upright on side upright on side E UM B ES te S m Max 10 Max 9 Max 9 Max 9 l TAZAS Max 8 Max 6 Max 7 Max 7 Figure 4 Safety limits for stacking and suspending attached panels Standing installation 10 Important Do not place LC 1140 LC 2140 panels directly on a flat surface as this will block the flow of air to the air vents in the base and cause overheating See Figure 4 One vertical stack with LC 1140 pan
18. cking panels in a Martin flightcase after operation follow carefully the instructions in Packing panels in the flightcase on page 9 Operation 25 Service and maintenance Warning Read Safety Information on page 3 before carrying out service or maintenance work on the LC 1140 LC 2140 Lock out power to the entire distribution system before servicing cleaning or removing any cover Refer any service operation not described here to a qualified service technician Important Excessive dust smoke fluid and particle buildup degrades performance causes overheating and will damage the panel Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product warranty As with electronic components in general the LC 1140 LC 2140 s PCBs are sensitive to ESD electrostatic discharge Take precautions to avoid ESD damage during service It is Martin policy to use the best quality materials available to ensure optimum performance and the longest possible component lifetimes However optical components in all lighting fixtures are subject to wear and tear over the life of the fixture resulting in gradual changes in color rendition for example The extent of wear and tear depends heavily on operating conditions maintenance and environment so it is impossible to specify precise lifetimes for optical components However you will eventually need to replace the LEDs in the LC 1140 LC 2140 if their characteristics are affected by w
19. e an extreme example of this it is possible to display a full 1024 x 768 video image on one LC panel but you have to accept a very significant reduction in video image resolution and loss of detail To reduce the resolution of a full 1024 x 768 video image shrink the image on your monitor screen until it contains the same number of pixels as your installation For example to display a full 1024 x 768 video image on an installation 200 pixels 8 panels wide and 150 pixels 6 x LC 1140 panels or 3 x LC 2140 panels high you must shrink the image to just under 20 of its original size so that it fits in an area on your monitor screen 200 pixels wide and 150 pixels high Note that LC panels cannot shrink a video image themselves shrinking must be carried out on the media server If your installation has the same aspect ratio as the video image e g 1024 x 768 800 x 600 400 x 300 200 X 150 pixels etc for a 4 3 aspect ratio image you can display the full video image using all the pixels in your installation However the smaller your installation is the more you must shrink the video image reducing its resolution and thus the amount of detail you can display Tiles in the video image The DVI signal on the video link contains the full video image information everywhere on the link so each panel on the link receives the full video image One panel can display only a small part of the full image however so e
20. e used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Safety hazard Refer to Hazardous Fire hazard Emission Risk of severe manual before voltage Risk of hazardous to injury or death installing lethal or severe eyesight powering or electric shock servicing This product is for professional use only It is not for household use This product presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards electric shock and falls Read this manual before installing powering or servicing this product follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the product If you have questions about how to operate the product safely please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24 hour service hotline at 45 70 200 201 PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Shut down power to the entire installation at the building s main power distribution board and lock out power by removing the fuse for example before carrying out any installation or maintenance work Disconnect the product from AC power before removing or installing any cover or part and when not in use Always ground earth the product electrically Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault earth fault protection The outlet used to supply the product with
21. ear and tear after an extended period of use and if you require panels to perform within very precise optical and color parameters To maximize the life of the LC 1140 LC 2140 and protect the investment it represents clean the panel regularly especially the cooling fans and grilles following the guidelines in this section Cleaning 26 Regular cleaning is essential for product life and performance Buildup of dust dirt smoke particles fog fluid residues etc degrades the panel s light output and cooling ability Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment It is therefore impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the LC 1140 LC 2140 Cooling fans suck in airborne dust and smoke particles and in extreme cases panels may require cleaning after surprisingly few hours of operation Environmental factors that may result in a need for frequent cleaning include Use of smoke or fog machines High airflow rates near air conditioning vents for example Presence of cigarette smoke Airborne dust from stage effects building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor events for example If one or more of these factors is present inspect panels within their first 25 hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary Check again at frequent intervals This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situat
22. els resting on each other may contain a maximum of 10 LC 1140 panels stacked upright or 9 LC 1140 panels stacked on their sides One vertical stack with LC 2140 panels resting on each other may contain a maximum of 8 LC 2140 panels stacked upright or 6 LC 2140 panels stacked on their sides An unlimited number of stacks of panels may be installed alongside each other If you install panels in a standing position 1 Check that any structure or equipment used for support can bear at least 10 times the weight of all the panels clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc that will be placed on it 2 Make sure that there will be at least 0 1 m 4 in of free space and unrestricted airflow to and around the air vents in the base of the panels One option is to install panels on stands or trusses placed on the surface 3 Check that there are no combustible materials within 0 5 m 20 in of the panels when installed and that there are no flammable materials nearby 4 Fasten panels securely so that they cannot tip or fall LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Flying from a truss bar or other structure See Figure 4 One vertical curtain with LC 1140 panels suspended from each other may contain a maximum of 9 panels One vertical curtain with LC 2140 panels suspended from each other may contain a maximum of 7 panels These limits apply to panels both when suspended in an upright position and when suspended on their sides An unlimited number of curtain
23. ervice and maintenance 29 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause s Remedy Panel is completely dead No power to panel Check power and connections Fuse blown located on PCBs behind connections panel Disconnect panel from power Check fuses and replace One or more panels displays video incorrectly or does not display video at all Fault on video link Incorrect panel addressing Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Check addressing on panel Panel defective Device on video link defective Have faulty panel serviced by Martin service technician Have faulty panel tested and serviced by Martin service technician or supplier All LC panels and or monitor Screen display video incorrectly or do not display video at all Media server not sending at 50 or 60 Hz refresh rate Adjust media server graphic card settings Fault on video link Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Device on video link defective Have faulty panel tested and serviced by Martin service technician or supplier Display cuts out intermittently Panel is too hot Ensure free airflow around air vents Clean fans and vents Check that ambient temperature does not exceed max permitted level Contact Martin for service Error LED lights continuously Error LED flashe
24. fore inserting or removing them Apply power to the LC panels and monitor if used before you apply power to the media server or you may damage the panels video circuitry LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Video link LC Series panels accept a 1024 x 768 XGA DVI D single link digital and DDC signal and will display a 25x25 LC 1140 or 25x50 LC DENM 2140 pixel image 9 EE a Each panel has two DVI connectors on its connections panel one for video input and one for video output See Figure 9 Although the video signal is DVI D single link the connectors are DVI I dual link type The advantage of this solution is that any DVI cable can be DVI I dual link connector ooo ooo used although only the pins that carry the DVI D single link signal Of eee o00 are actually used geo Ceo An output labelled AUX is also provided for one extra LED tube that DVI D single link pins can be added to fill the gap in a video curtain if panels are installed angled away from each other Figure 9 DVI connectors The LED labelled DVI on the connections panel lights when a valid video signal is being received Planning the video link Important Important Important Figure 10 and Figure 11 show examples of video link layout The following elements are involved Media server We recommend the use of the Martin Maxedia for its advanced features and intuitive user interface The media server s graphics card must be set to send a
25. hain power cable 3 25 m 128 in ee eee P N 11850101 DVI D cable 1 5 M 5910 oooooocoococcono eh P N 91611265 DVI D cable 3 2 m 126 1D oooocococccococo nh P N 91611266 DVI D cable 5 m 197 in isses RI mmn P N 91611267 Martin DVI buffer box LC Series llle eee IRI II P N 91611269 Martin DVI splitter 2 output 0 ee eee P N 91611280 Martin DVI splitter 4 output 2 6 tte P N 91611290 Martin DVI splitter 8 output 2 6 RR P N 91611281 Prolyte CCS6 conical coupler sslsliseseseeeeeee teas P N 21021150 Threaded spigot for conical coupler lille ee P N 08330125 Half conical coupler used as floor mounting option lisse P N 26820300 Four unit flightcase for 4 x LC 1140 000oooccccococc eee nh P N 91510110 Four unit flightcase for 4xLC2140 00000occccococcc eh P N 91510040 LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Related Products Martin Maxedia PRO System Media Server EU 0 0 esses esses P N 90732520 Martin Maxedia PRO System Media Server US 0 0 isses esses P N 90732530 Martin Maxedia Compact System Media Server EU US 0 00 00eee cues P N 90732540 Ordering Information 4 x Martin LC 2140 2 x 1 m in 4 unit flightcase with 16 couplers and 24 spigots P N 90354100 4 x Martin LC 1140 1 x 1 m in 4 unit flightcase with 16 couplers and 24 spigots P N 90354110 Martin LC 2140 2 x 1 m in cardboard box with 4 co
26. ion If in doubt consult your Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule Do not use abrasive caustic or solvent based products for cleaning as they can damage plastic or painted surfaces To clean the panel 1 Disconnect the panel from power and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes 2 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the fan blades and grilles in the base of the panel with compressed air 3 Wipe the outside of the LED tubes with a soft lint free cloth dampened with a solution of water and detergent or auto shampoo Apply gentle pressure only If the inside surfaces of the LED tubes require cleaning remove the tubes slide the LED circuit boards out of each tube as described in Replacing LED tubes on page 28 and blow through with compressed air If necessary flush each tube with a warm water detergent solution Dry thoroughly with compressed air before reassembling LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Fuse replacement Warning Disconnect from power before opening covers Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only Important The PCBs are sensitive to ESD electrostatic discharge Take precautions to avoid ESD damage Avoid touching electronic components LC 1140 and LC 2140 panels are protected by three 5 amp slow blow fuses on the three power supplies in the panel base To replace a fuse 1 Disconnect the panel from power and allow to cool for 10 minutes 2 See Figure 19
27. l Do not operate the product if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 FP PROTECTION FROM INJURY Ensure that any structure used for support as well as all fastening and connecting hardware can hold at least 10 times the weight of all supported devices and equipment Do not suspend the product from only one conical coupler When stacking products on top of each other fasten panels securely to prevent them from tipping or falling Do not install more than Ten LC 1140 panels standing upright Nine LC 1140 panels lying on their side Eight LC 2140 panels standing upright or Six LC 2140 panels lying on their side When suspending in a curtain with panels hanging from each other use two conical couplers to suspend each product Do not install more than Nine LC 1140 panels hanging upright Nine LC 1140 panels hanging sideways Seven LC 2140 panels hanging upright or Seven LC 2140 panels hanging sideways When mixing LC 1140 and LC 2140 products in a stack or curtain observe the maximum limit for LC 2140 panels stated above Use a minimum of two approved secondary attachments such as safety cables to secure each product Secondary attachments must be able to hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they secure and must be installed as described in this manual Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened Block access below the work area and work from a stable p
28. l coupler system Connections Power IN OUT ss id igni a AS REE seh kenne Neutrik PowerCon A pu es a DVI D single link DVI I dual link connectors provided Specifications 31 32 Electrical AG DOWOED ste ne LE Re riu ea E E E ae 100 120 200 240 V nominal 50 60 Hz Power supply unit s neas autana u rennen Integrated auto sensing multi voltage Main uses cll ren eee Ie a ee 3 x 5 AT LC 1140 and LC 2140 Typical power and current LC 1140 100V BO HZ se SER eder Ds en De onda 310 W 3 2 A PF 0 988 TOOM GO Hz te Mage tacet oS AK Fue ERE a ae 309 W 3 2 A PF 0 989 127 V OO HZ ein er arde 305 W 2 5 A PF 0 974 200 V SO TAZ iia gy a nn een a pokey a Bea EA AE late ke 299 W 1 6 A PF 0 978 240V SO Ze RIT 291 W 1 6 A PF 0 820 LC 2140 TOON SO HZ are een 627 W 6 4 A PF 0 995 100 V 60 Hz i xis ee enden an tn 627 W 6 3 A PF 0 995 127 550 Hz a2 A eon Da Rn ea b Eas 612 W 4 9 A PF 0 987 200 V SOTA Zico cas a en a a RR eU E XR RU BORRAR 4 590 W 3 1 A PF 0 964 240 V S0 H Zs stre ree aan obe ee cade od ose Brake al 584 W 2 8 A PF 0 875 Figures apply with all LEDs at max intensity Figures are valid at nominal voltage and are typical averages not maximum Current draw may fluctuate at approx 1 cycle per minute especially at 200 V and above Current fluctuation will not occur at the same cycle in all panels but to avoid unintentional tripping of circuit breakers add a 20 safety margin when ca
29. latform whenever installing servicing or moving the product Do not look at lit LEDs from a distance of less than 40 cm 1 ft 4 in without suitable protective eyewear Do not view lit LEDs with optical instruments that may concentrate the light output Disposing of this product MartinTM 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 Contents DIMENSIONS TERR CELL ppm 2 Safety Informatio M due se ts pet hec bala DR NUR Sen een ee tes meee 2 3 Connections panel overview 0 cece eee ene eet tenet ete neeaee 7 IMOCUICIONS ee ee id aan 8 UnpackIN ee ct nete Erb li Rp OR slg ate Alas Blade aon TRE ea ao 8 Using for the first time se ar wed DM ah nennen eden RE germ ays 8 Packing panels in the flightcase 0 cece III 9 Physiealinstallalon zo i ph oe hoe rer ny eal vec Mte Mena me iens rod eb va ee 10 Standing installation weir denda RE RR iR ERA RR Feri RE Dis 10 Flying from a truss bar or other structure 2 III 11 DIMUS O 2 suetik A en A EARN EUR CARES 12 Single EEDit bes 1 A rn a Er AAA dE URP ONE 12 AG POWER TE 13 Power and main f
30. lculating the current capacity of the power distribution system Thermal eno EDS Forced air temperature regulated low noise Maximum ambient temperature Ta max sss et ees 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta min llis I 0 C 32 F Total heat dissipation LC 1140 calculated 200 V 50 Hz 100 V 60 Hz 1020 1060 BTU hr Total heat dissipation LC 2140 calculated 200 V 50 Hz 100 V 60 HZ 2020 2140 BTU hr Acoustic Noise level lt 45 dBA for one panel at 1 m 3 3 ft steady state T4 25 C 77 F Approvals WERTE EU safety isisa arianna Eee e rate EN 60825 1 EN 60950 EU EMC u EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 c us US safely eedem a ee eatis ANSI UL 60950 1 uses Canadian safety n 0 00 ernennen CAN CSA 60950 1 03 Included Items Prolyte CCS6 conical couplers and threaded spigots User manual die lbR IAE Er uritur De fp od bd Cd p be bre Pc deo tag P N 35000196 Accessories 3 m 9 8 ft power cable with Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA power input connector P N 11541503 Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA power input connector cable mount blue P N 05342804 Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCB power output connector cable mount light grey P N 05342805 PowerCon daisy chain power cable 1 4 m 55 in 0 2 cece eee P N 11850099 PowerCon daisy chain power cable 2 25 m 89 in 0 6 eee P N 11850100 PowerCon daisy c
31. ll display that 25 x 25 pixel tile plus the 25 x 25 pixel tile below it See Figure 13 Address setting is carried out on the panel s DIP switch The DIP switch has 12 pins that are numbered from the right Pins 1 to 6 are used to select the tile position on the x axis Pins 7 to 12 are used to select the tile position on the y axis Numbers are set on DIP switches in binary form 1 2 000001 2 000010 3 000011 4 000100 etc You set the binary number for the x coordinate on pins 1 6 and set the binary number for the y coordinate on pins 7 12 For example to set the x coordinate 17 and the y coordinate 14 on a DIP switch you must first convert these coordinates to binary numbers 17 010001 14 001110 then set the dip switch pins as shown in Figure 14 y coordinate x coordinate Figure 13 DIP switch functions y coordinate oo11100010001 ON x coordinate 0 00 I PIN 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Setting OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Figure 14 Example DIP switch settings Video link 19 20
32. n by devices that are interconnected by relaying power including the first panel must not exceed 20 amps This means that with a safety margin of 20 a maximum of five LC 2140 panels or ten LC 1140 panels may be connected together at 230 V for example Current draw figures for LC 1140 LC 2140 panels are given in Typical power and current on page 32 PowerCon connectors and suitable power cables with PowerCon connectors installed are available from your Martin supplier AC power 13 Important 14 The Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA and NAC3FCB power cable connectors used with the LC 1140 LC 2140 accept power cable from 5 mm 0 20 in to 11 mm 0 43 in diameter when fitted with a white chuck or from 9 5 mm 0 4 in to 15 mm 0 6 in diameter when fitted with a black chuck de Housing Insert 20 mm 8 mm 87 0 3 Figure 8 PowerCon cable connector assembly Content in these line drawings is copyright 2003 Neutrik AG and used by permission These illustrations may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Neutrik AG Figure 8 gives details of how to install a PowerCon connector on a power cable Connect the live conductor to the terminal marked L the neutral conductor to the terminal marked N and the ground earth conductor to the terminal marked X You may need to fit your power cable with a power plug that is suitable for your AC power outle
33. nel Carefully review Safety Information on page 3 Check that the local AC power voltage is within the ranges listed on the serial number label and in Power and main fuses on page 13 To supply the panel with power install a Neutrik PowerCon NACSFCA connector on a listed minimum 12 AWG or 2 5 mm SJT or better power cable as described in Power connection on page 13 LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Packing panels in the flightcase Important To ensure that LC 1140 LC 2140 panels can withstand the shocks that normally occur during transport they must be packed in a Martin flightcase and transported in an upright position as described in this section Damage caused to panels that are incorrectly packed or exposed to abnormal shocks is not covered by the product warranty Figure 2 Panel orientation in flightcase When removing panels from the flightcase keep all protective material for use when repacking When repacking panels in the flightcase 1 Insert panels with the clear LED tubes facing the front of the flightcase as shown in Figure 2 and 2 Insert the protective strips supplied with the flightcase so that the channel in each strip faces the front of the flightcase and slides over the clear plastic brackets as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Protective strip orientation Important When transporting a flightcase that is not full pack panels from the front without leaving g
34. nel displays the correct tile in the video image Let us say that You have installed twenty four LC 2140 panels in a curtain eight panels wide and three panels high giving you 200 x 150 pixels in your installation You have shrunk the image you want to display to 200 x 150 pixels on your monitor screen You have positioned this 200 x 150 pixel image approximately in the center of your monitor positioning in the center of the monitor may not be absolutely necessary but it usually gives more cropping and resizing options in your media software You now need to set the addresses of your panels so that they display a block of 25 x 25 pixel tiles that is 200 25 8 tiles wide and 150 25 6 tiles high positioned approximately in the center of the 1024 x 768 video image See Figure 16 In the full video signal the x axis is approximately 41 tiles wide and the y axis is approximately 32 tiles high The tile with x coordinate 21 and y coordinate 16 is in the approximate center of the video image 20 21 Po E Bi Figure 16 Finding the approximate center of the video display Video link 21 See Figure 17 To address the LC 2140 panels in your installation so that they display the 200 x 150 pixel block in the center
35. power must be installed near the product and easily accessible so that the product can easily be disconnected from power Connect this product to AC power using only a power cable that is listed minimum 12 AWG or 3 x 2 5 mm SJT or better Suitable cable jacket types include ST SUT STW SEO SEOW and STO Connect this product to AC power using only listed power connectors rated 20 A minimum The total current draw of all devices connected in a chain via one product s power input socket including that product must not exceed 20 amps Before using the product check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices Do not use the product if the power cable or power plugs are in any way damaged defective or wet or if they show signs of overheating Do not expose the product to rain or moisture Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician PROTECTION FROM FIRE Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating only Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1 m 4 in around fans and air vents Do not stick filters masks or other materials directly onto LED tubes Do not modify the product in any way not described in this manual Install only genuine Martin parts in or on the product unless an alternative is described in this manua
36. relayed to each of the splitter s DVI outputs if you want a PC to communicate with the panels connected to that output Many DVI splitters relay the DDCCLOCK and DDCDATA signals to only one output typically Output 1 The Martin DVI splitters listed under Accessories on page 32 relay these signals to all outputs ensuring that a PC can communicate with all the panels on the video link DVI monitor A monitor is required to view the video image in parallel with the array of LC panels The monitor must accept a DVI D signal with a 50 60 Hz refresh rate Video link 15 16 Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing how to route the DVI video signal through one splitter with four DVI outputs Do not exceed a maximum DVI cable length of 5 m 16 5 feet between the splitter and the first panel Media server DVI monitor DVI buffer box Splitter Figure 10 Schematic diagram of video connections Sending the video signal through one splitter gives a first generation video signal A maximum of 6 panels can be connected to a first generation signal If you have one splitter with 4 outputs on your video link you can therefore connect one monitor and 18 panels or 12 panels with 2 monitors 24 panels with no monitor etc See Figure 11 If you want to connect more panels you must connect your monitor to the first output from the first splitter and then connect more splitters to the first splitter s other outputs Sending a video signal through
37. s of panels may be installed alongside each other To fly panels from a rig or other structure 1 Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all the panels clamps cables auxiliary equipment etc that it will have to support See Figure 5 Check that the structure will not flex under the weight of the panels Hanging panels from a structure that is not straight will place a strain on panels Damage caused to panels by mechanical stress is not covered by the product warranty Check that there are no combustible materials within 0 5 m 20 in of the panels when installed and that there are no flammable materials nearby Install two conical couplers in the top of the first panel and install two rigging clamps or eyebolts on the couplers Block access under the work area Working from a stable platform hang the panel by fastening the rigging clamps or eyebolts to the truss or structure As soon as a panel is fastened in place install two safety cables to secure it Safety attachments must be able to bear at least 10 times the weight of all the panels they secure Loop safety cables in a figure of eight around vertical side columns so that if a rigging clamp or conical connector fails the weight of the panels will be held by the vertical columns and the blocks the columns are anchored in and not by the panel bases or top rails See Figure 6 Continue hanging panels attaching them with Y
38. s while a PC is connected 30 Fault in video signal or panel No action is needed this is normal Table 2 Troubleshooting Check all video connections cables and equipment Reset panel by disconnecting from power then reconnecting If Error LED continues to light contact Martin for Service LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Specifications Physical LM HE DUI eR ERU SEM EE 1000 mm 39 4 in MG sio rien qur ettet itc do th act alana cle Pract velata a eee Rai d 110 mm 4 3 in Height EG 1140 etuer Ren Dinner al aw Meter avr dues 1004 mm 39 5 in Height EG 2140 5 o EAR E Ert eere pd s Ere EET isti gd 2004 mm 78 9 in Weight EG1140 ic RI P yu Vien DaB Pa pira 14 3 kg 31 5 Ibs Weight EG 2140 4 Leo ie APER seo EE Rat da 19 4 kg 42 8 Ibs Control and Programming Setting and addressing 0 0 cece ae DIP switch Video Processing Video signal processor coL ee a ee EIU RUE Rh EE ge Integrated Videosignal sese XGA 1024 x 768 DVI D digital single link 25 x 25 LC 1140 or 25 x 50 LC 2140 pixels displayed Video Signal frequency scel ia da eed eee Re ede ee ew Bey AR REDE ACE dee 50 or 60 Hz c Em Yes via Martin DVI buffer box Photometric Data Light source esr ana kee Gu hake ee ke eRe eee UE ERE RUE ERES 5 mm 0 2 in oval LED Total output max 1800 Cd m2 1800 nits measured outside LED tubes Ta 25 C 77 F Pitch pixel center to centet scgui c ber ee RP
39. the LC Series management application included with the buffer box the following operations can be carried out via the video link Viewing the software version currently installed in each panel in an installation Uploading new software to panels in an installation Genlock via the buffer box s BNC connector Brightness adjustment for an individual panel Global brightness adjustment for a complete installation Video image freeze frame from the PC application Full details and instructions covering these operations are included with the DVI buffer box LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Operation If the system is correctly set up operation is simply a question of displaying video from the media server or other DVI video source During operation four LED indicators on the connections panel give information about the status of the panel and the video signal The Power LED lights when power is applied to the panel The Pulse LED flashes when the system controller is running The flash rate is 1 16 of the signal frequency at 50 Hz 20 flashes take approx 12 seconds The LED flashes slowly when there is no signal The Error LED should not light during normal operation It lights constantly if there is a fault in the video signal or panel The Error LED has a secondary function it flashes when there is communication between a PC and the panel The DVI LED lights when the panel is receiving a valid DVI signal When repa
40. ts If so install a grounding type earthed plug that is rated 20 A minimum and follow the plug manufacturer s instructions Wire Color Pin Symbol Screw US brown live L yellow or brass blue neutral N silver yellow green ground earth e green Table 1 Wire colors and pin identification Table 1 shows common wire color codes and pin identification symbols If pins are not clearly identified or if you have any doubts about proper installation consult a qualified electrician To plug a PowerCon connector in line up the raised tab on the cable connector with the keyway in the chassis connector push the cable connector in and twist clockwise to lock To remove the connector pull back the latch to release the lock twist the connector counterclockwise and pull out There is no power on off switch on LC panels Apply and shut down power using an external switch at the power outlet or at the main switchboard Make sure that the external switch is near the panels and easily accessible so that power to the panels can easily be shut down if necessary Do not power panels on or off by inserting or removing live PowerCon connectors as this will cause arcing at the connector contacts that will damage devices and connectors Shut down power to all panels and devices before connecting or disconnecting any element on the video link or you may damage your graphics card or other video components Shut down power to PowerCon connectors be
41. uplers and 6 spigots P N 90354120 Martin LC 1140 1 x 1 m in cardboard box with 4 couplers and 6 spigots P N 90354130 Specifications subject to change without notice Specifications 33 Notes
42. useS ea iena e SaD eR m mr 13 POWer CONNECTION arica A a p RE RUE Rar ee cR RR rel ik 13 A p I 15 Planning the video link sess e hx RR REATUS ROSS EGE Aa Sr ERROR EUR 15 Connecting the video link 0 0 0 RH mm ren 17 Panel setup z ze bas RE EATER VEN E ROTER re REOR RR nenne RR A ner nn 18 Tips for panel addressing seos ores Rn RE RN EE PUPPES dU IE 24 Advanced setup xus eit Ale eee iR ns 24 STAG INH soe aS RR CONES ROTE ET IT UR TE TITRES 25 Service and maintenance 200 c cece eee ete rnrn 26 Cleaning iuum a ene A RN o ed See eis ER 26 Fuse replacemert asa 8 20 e RR eR ERREUR ONG NECI MERGERS ee Saale ga 27 Replacing LED tubes i icf nm au extend edo ee ett ep eee fone awed pav etg 28 Installing new software lessen RR IRI IA I IH I A3 Mtr 29 Troubleshooting ua ni un ee hie 30 Specifications eek Tr Dr ee ee hr 31 6 LC 1140 LC 2140 user manual Connections panel overview A Power in O a s Aux Out DVI in Pulse 000 O E Error D O 0 A Power input socket Insert a PowerCon input connector blue NAC3FCA carrying 100 240 VAC nominal 50 60 Hz power Warning Total current drawn via this socket must not exceed 20 amps maximum B Power output connector Insert a PowerCon output connector light grey NAC3FCB to relay power to the next panel C Auxiliary out Output for one extra LED tube used when installing panels at an angle from each other D DVI input
43. used before you apply power to the media server 4 When you shut down the entire installation power the media server off before you cut power to the LC panels and monitor To maintain signal quality the DVI cable between any splitter and the first panel connected to it must be maximum 5 m 16 5 feet long To connect the video link Power all panels and devices off while making connections Connect the DVI output from the source Martin Maxedia for example to a DVI buffer box Connect the DVI output from the DVI buffer box to the DVI input on a DVI splitter Quse oc mo Connect the next DVI output from the splitter to either a second DVI splitter or the first panel s DVI input socket using a DVI cable max 5 m 16 5 ft long 6 Continue adding splitters or panels connecting DVI output to DVI input and respecting the layout and guidelines explained earlier in this section 7 When you have made all connections set up the panels as described in the next section of this manual before applying power first to the panels and DVI monitor if used and then to the other devices Video link If you want to monitor the video image connect the first DVI output from the splitter to your DVI monitor Panel setup 18 This section describes how to set panels to display a video image Video image resolution Because LC 1140 panels can only display 25 x 25 pixels and LC 2140 panels can only display 25 x 50 pixels to map every pi
44. wer connectors Prolyte CCS6 conical coupler system for fast installation For the latest firmware updates documentation and other information about this and all Martin Professional products please visit the Martin website at http www martin com Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e mailed to service martin dk or posted to Technical Documentation Service Department Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Warning Read Safety Information on page 3 before installing powering operating or servicing the LC 1140 LC 2140 This is an ITE Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Unpacking Important LC Series products are packaged either in sets of 4 panels in a 4 unit flightcase or as single panels in a cardboard box The following items are included n the 4 unit flightcase 16 conical connectors and 24 threaded spigots four flightcase castors two with brakes with mounting screws In the cardboard box 4 conical connectors and 6 threaded spigots This user manual Do not throw away the protective shock absorbing materials from the flightcase when you unpack the panels The protective strips will be needed when panels are repacked in the flightcase see Packing panels in the flightcase on page 9 Using for the first time Before applying power to the pa
45. xel in a 1024 x 768 pixel video image to a single pixel in a video curtain would require a very large installation with 41 panels horizontally and either 31 LC 1140 or 16 LC 2140 panels vertically This arrangement would give full 1024 x 768 resolution with a few spare pixels at the edges Your installation probably has a smaller number of panels than this so you can set up the output from your media server in two ways You can display an area of the video image that has the same number of pixels as your installation at full pixel resolution one pixel in the installation displays one pixel of the video image The advantage of this is that you do not lose any detail from this area of the image but the disadvantage is that you can only display part of the video image Youcan display an area of the video image that has more pixels than your installation but at reduced pixel resolution one pixel in the installation displays an average of more than one pixel in the video image The advantage of this is that you can display more of the video image than in the first method but because you only have a limited number of pixels in your installation you must accept loss of detail from the video image If you have a limited number of LC panels you are thus faced with a trade off between the amount of the video image you display and the amount of detail that is possible the more of the video image you display the less detail you can display To tak
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