Your creative VDO toolbox just got bigger, more dynamic and way more flexible, making your P3 System Controller even more versatile.

VDO Fatron 20 is a 20 mm pixel pitch outdoor-rated LED video batten with an extensive range of optical accessories for a wide variety of looks that allows you to seriously play with creativity in 3D stage designs. Easy video-mapping and creative mix ‘n’ match with other Martin LED video products via the P3 System Controller. It uses the same integrated power and data cabling as VDO Sceptron and VDO Dotron, making installation a breeze. Be creative.

• The perfect expansion of your creative VDO toolbox for exciting 3D stage setups
• Extensive range of field-exchangeable diffusers and lenses for a great variety of looks
• Easy setup, mapping and configuration via P3 System Controller
• Complete range of rigging accessories available

Product Features

• Supported by integrated power and data processor (P3 PowerPort 1500, P3 PowerPort 1000 IP or DMX PowerPort 375) and simple cabling system
• Combined power and data cabling (compatible with other products such as VDO Sceptron and VDO Dotron)
• DMX Control
• P3 Control with VideoMapping
• Hybrid DMX + P3 Control (toggle in real-time between DMX, PixelMapping and VideoMapping using P3 Switch channel)
• Extensive range of built-in effects
• Intuitive mapping and addressing via P3 System Controller
• Fully brightness and colour calibrated for optimal consistency between products (colours matched with VDO Sceptron and VDO Dotron)
• Pixel-level brightness and colour calibrated for a completely homogenous look
• High-quality 16-bit per colour image processing technology
• 20 mm pixel pitch
• 500 cd per meter calibrated
• 1500 lumen per meter calibrated
• 8 different diffuser options plus 1 lens option (all field-exchangeable)
• IP65 rated for outdoor use
• Versatile rigging accessories
• Available in two lengths: 1000 mm and 320 mm

Product Specifications

PHYSICAL

• VDO Fatron™ 20, 320 mm model:
  • Length: 320 mm (12.6 in.)
  • Width: 80 mm (3.15 in.)
  • Height without front: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
  • Height with standard front (Square Diffuser): 48 mm (1.89 in.)
  • Weight without front: 0.85 kg (1.9 lbs.)
  • Weight with standard front (Square Diffuser): 0.95 kg (2.1 lbs.)
• VDO Fatron™ 20, 1000 mm model:
  • Length: 1000 mm (39.4 in.)
  • Width: 80 mm (3.15 in.)
  • Height without front: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
  • Height with standard front (Square Diffuser): 48 mm (1.89 in.)
  • Weight without front: 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs.)
  • Weight with standard front (Square Diffuser): 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.)

CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING

• Control options: Martin P3™ System Controller (via Martin P3 PowerPort™) or DMX
• Control resolution: 16-bit (P3) or 8-bit (DMX) control of each colour
• Protocol detection: Automatic
• Setting and addressing: Martin P3™ System Controller or RDM-compliant controller
• Colour and intensity calibration: Pixel-level
• DMX compliance: USITT DMX512-A
• RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
• Firmware update: Via Martin P3™ System Controller
• Control modes, direct DMX control: RGB, Basic, Segment and Pixel
• DMX channels, direct DMX control: 3/10/19/37/55/157
• Control modes, DMX via P3: P3 Intensity, P3 RGB, P3 Basic, P3 Hybrid and P3 PixelMap
• DMX channels, DMX via P3: Wide range of options from 1 to 603

CONTROL/USER INTERFACE

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

OPTICS

• Minimum LED lifetime: 50,000 hours (to >70% luminous output)
• Diffuser/Lens Options:
• Open Front
• Flat Diffuser
• Flat Smoked Diffuser
• Round Diffuser
• Round Smoked Diffuser
• Square Diffuser (supplied standard with fixture)
• Square Smoked Diffuser
• NoBlend Diffuser
• NoBlend Smoked Diffuser
• Lens Array Narrow

^{All optical accessories are interchangeable and clip onto fixtures}

PHOTOMETRIC DATA

• Colour resolution: 16 bits per colour (48 bits per pixel)
• Viewing angle: 120° x 120° (half-peak)
• Pitch (pixel center-to-center): 20.00 mm
• Luminous intensity, calibrated mode: 500 cd per meter
• Luminous output, calibrated mode: 1500 lumen per meter
• Total output, calibrated mode: 6250 nits (fixtures placed in continuous surface)
• LED Array VDO Fatron 20 320mm: 4 x 16
• LED Array VDO Fatron 20 1000mm: 4 x 50

VIDEO PROCESSING

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

SIGNAL PROTOCOL

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

CONSTRUCTION

• Colour: Matte black
• Base: Extruded aluminum profile
• Protection rating: IP65
• RoHS compliant

INSTALLATION

• Mounting: Channel for M6 captive nuts on back of profile
• Mounting options: M6 bolts, optional sliding bracket (accepts M12 bolt), half coupler, spigot adapter, linear coupler, parallel coupler, pivot coupler, curving coupler, floorstand
• Orientation: Any

CONNECTIONS

• Power and data input: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Power and data thru: 6-pin custom (BBD) IP66-rated
• Hot plugging compatible

ELECTRICAL

• Nominal input voltage: 48 VDC +/- 4%
• Maximum power consumption, all LEDs at full intensity, VDO Fatron™ 20, 320 mm: 20 W
• Maximum power consumption, all LEDs at full intensity, VDO Fatron™ 20, 1000 mm: 60 W
• Power supply options: Martin P3™ PowerPort 1500, Martin P3™ PowerPort 1000 IP, Martin™ DMX PowerPort 375, Martin™ IP66 PSU 240W or generic 48 VDC PSU

THERMAL

• Cooling: Convection
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.): 45° C (113° F)
• Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20° C (-4° F)
• Maximum total heat dissipation, calculated, +/- 10%:
• VDO Fatron™ 20, 320 mm: 70 BTU/hr
• VDO Fatron™ 20, 1000 mm: 205 BTU/hr

APPROVALS

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

ACCESSORIES

• Magnetic Test Tool, set of 10: P/N 91610139
• Hardware:
  • VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Sliding Brackets, set of 10: P/N 91610123
  • Low Profile VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Half Coupler: P/N 91611790
  • VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Linear Coupler: P/N 91611843
  • VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Spigot Adapter, 28 mm (1.1 in.): P/N 91611791
  • VDO Sceptron™/Fatron™ Floorstands, set of two: P/N 91611792
• Super Lightweight Half Coupler Rigging Clamp, black: P/N 91602018
  • VDO Fatron™ Curving Coupler: P/N 91610164
  • Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, black: P/N 91604006
  • Safety Cable, SWL 60 kg, BGV C1 / DGUV 17, silver: P/N 91604007
• Optical 320mm:
  • VDO Fatron™ Flat Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611809
  • VDO Fatron™ Flat Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611811
  • VDO Fatron™ Round Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611813
  • VDO Fatron™ Round Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611815
  • VDO Fatron™ Square Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611817
  • VDO Fatron™ Square Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611819
  • VDO Fatron 20™ NoBlend Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611825
  • VDO Fatron 20™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 320 mm: P/N 91611827
  • VDO Fatron 20™ Lens Array Narrow, 320 mm: P/N 91611831
• Optical 1000mm:
  • VDO Fatron™ Flat Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611810
  • VDO Fatron™ Flat Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611812
  • VDO Fatron™ Round Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611814
  • VDO Fatron™ Round Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611816
  • VDO Fatron™ Square Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611818
  • VDO Fatron™ Square Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611820
  • VDO Fatron 20™ NoBlend Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611826
  • VDO Fatron 20™ NoBlend Smoked Diffuser, 1000 mm: P/N 91611828
  • VDO Fatron 20™ Lens Array Narrow, 1000 mm: P/N 91611832
• BBD input adapters:
  • Power + Data Input Cable, 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort 1500 or DMX PowerPort 375) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616046
  • Power + Data Input 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 Cable, 5-pin male XLR (for DMX) + 4-pin male XLR (for P3 PowerPort) to female BBD, 0.25 m (9.8 in.): P/N 91616049
  • Power + Data Input 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
• BBD output adapters:
  • Power + Data Output Cable, male BBD to 4-pin female XLR, 0.25 m (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
• BBD extension cables:
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 1 m (3.3 ft.): P/N 91616041
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 2.5 m (8.2 ft.): P/N 91616024
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 5 m (16.4 ft.): P/N 91616042
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 10 m (32.8 ft.): P/N 91616043
  • Power + Data Extension Cable, Rental Type, BBD to BBD, 25 m (82.1 ft.): P/N 91616044
  • Power + Data Cable, Rental Type, 100 m (328 ft.) bulk without connectors: P/N 91616045
• 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 Rental: P/N 90721070
• Martin DMX PowerPort 375: P/N 90721094
• Martin™ IP66 PSU 240 W external power supply unit: P/N 90760330
• Martin P3-050™ System Controller: P/N 90721090
• Martin P3-100™ System Controller: P/N 90721010
• Martin P3-150™ System Controller: P/N 90721015
• Martin P3-200™ System Controller: P/N 90721020
• Martin P3-300™ System Controller: P/N 90721060
• Martin P3-PC™ System Controller: Free download from martin.com

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Flightcase for 15 x VDO Fatron™ 320 mm / 5 x VDO Fatron™ 1000 mm: P/N 91515045
• Flightcase Extender for 15 x VDO Fatron™ 320 mm / 5 x VDO Fatron™ 1000 mm: P/N 91515046
• VDO Fatron 20™, 320mm, in cardboard box: P/N 90357691
• VDO Fatron 20™, 1000mm, in cardboard box: P/N 90357692