Martin VDO Sceptron 40 LED Video Batten 320 mm Long

Martin VDO Sceptron 40 LED Video Batten 320 mm

The VDO Sceptron 40 is a compact linear LED video fixture engineered for rental and touring applications requiring bright, calibrated output in a narrow 320 mm footprint. Its integrated power and data cabling system eliminates the need for separate driver boxes, allowing the power supply to sit backstage up to 50 meters away for clean cable management. The 40 mm pixel pitch and extensive field-exchangeable optical accessories deliver versatility across a wide range of visual applications.

Optical Performance & Brightness

This fixture delivers 187 lumen per meter and 62 cd per meter of calibrated luminous intensity, with a total output of 2083 nits. Pixel-level brightness and color calibration ensures a completely homogenous look across multiple units, while 16-bit per color image processing provides smooth gradations and professional color accuracy at 6500K CCT.

Control & Integration

The VDO Sceptron 40 operates via the Martin P3 System Controller family for intuitive mapping, configuration, and video playback, while remaining fully backwards compatible with DMX for smaller setups. Integrated power and data cabling supports long daisy-chains with multiple fixtures per run, and the system allows real-time toggling between DMX, PixelMapping, and VideoMapping control modes.

Key Features

• Length: 320 mm (12.6 in.); compact form factor for tight installations
• 40 mm pixel pitch for crisp image resolution at performance distances
• 1 × 8 LED array with 1001 Hz standard refresh rate (4004 Hz high refresh available)
• IP65 protection rating — fully sealed for outdoor and wet environments
• 48 VDC nominal input; maximum 2.5 W power consumption for efficient operation
• Weight 0.50 kg (1.1 lbs.) with standard square diffuser — minimal rigging load
• Operating range −30° C to +55° C; total heat dissipation 10 BTU/hr
• M6 captive nut mounting on extruded aluminum back profile
• Compatible with Martin P3 PowerPort 1500, P3 PowerPort 1000 IP, DMX PowerPort 375, or generic 48 VDC PSU
• Power supply capable of remote placement up to 50 m away via integrated cabling
• Field-exchangeable optical accessories (diffusers and lenses) for custom looks
• Matte black finish; RoHS compliant construction

The VDO Sceptron 40 combines rental-friendly durability, calibrated output consistency, and flexible control architecture in a lightweight, compact batten suited to both permanent installations and mobile applications.