Martin P3 PowerPort 2000 P3 PowrePort 2000
Description
Martin P3 PowerPort 2000
The Martin P3 PowerPort 2000 is a professional-grade power distribution unit engineered for touring lighting rigs, rental inventory, and permanent installation environments. Its compact 19-inch rack footprint accommodates flexible deployment on trusses, flat surfaces, or standard equipment racks without sacrificing robust power delivery across multiple channels. The intelligent LED status interface provides real-time feedback on power and network integrity, enabling rapid troubleshooting in demanding live production settings.
Power Distribution & Output
Each of the four independent outputs delivers a full 480W at 48V, providing sufficient headroom for multiple high-powered fixtures on a single unit. The auto-ranging electronic switch mode power supply accepts global AC input from 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz, eliminating the need for external voltage converters during international touring. Typical earth-leakage current of 2.20 mA meets safety standards for professional installations.
Network & Control Architecture
Dual Ethernet transceiver ports support 100/1000Mbit connectivity with integrated fail-safe bypass, ensuring network continuity even if the primary link fails. The primary P3 Ethernet port operates at 100Mbit and handles sACN and Art-Net protocols, while four Martin DCE outputs provide direct fixture control without requiring additional interface adapters. Full compatibility with industry-standard control ecosystems simplifies integration into complex lighting systems.
Key Features
- Four independent outputs, each delivering 480W at 48V
- Auto-ranging electronic switch mode power supply, 100–240V AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
- Primary Ethernet port: 100Mbit (P3, sACN, Art-Net)
- Ethernet Transceiver IN: 100/1000Mbit with fail-safe bypass
- Ethernet Transceiver THRU: 100/1000Mbit with fail-safe bypass
- Four Ethernet Transceiver OUT ports: 100Mbit
- Four Martin DCE outputs per unit
- 4x Green LED Power Out Status indicators, 4x Amber LED Ethernet Out Status indicators
- 2x Green + Amber LED Ethernet In/Thru Status indicators, 1x RGB Device Status LED
- Pushbutton controls for device test and reset
- 19-inch rack mount design with support for truss rigging and flat surface installation
- Rated for indoor-only installations and rental applications
The P3 PowerPort 2000 consolidates power distribution and network switching into a single ruggedized unit, reducing cable clutter and failure points while maintaining the redundancy and intelligence required in professional touring and installed lighting systems.
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At a Glance
The Martin P3 PowerPort 2000 is a professional-grade power distribution and network control unit designed for touring lighting rigs, rental inventory, and permanent installations. Built for live production crews and venue managers, it consolidates four 480W outputs at 48V with dual redundant Ethernet switching and Martin DCE control into a single 19-inch rack unit, eliminating cable clutter and single points of failure during critical shows. Choose it for rock-solid power delivery, real-time LED status monitoring, and seamless integration with industry-standard lighting control protocols—essential when downtime costs money and reliability wins gigs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What power and network features make this unit suitable for touring?
The P3 PowerPort 2000 provides four independent 480W outputs at 48V per unit, an auto-ranging power supply that accepts 100–240V AC globally without converters, and dual redundant Ethernet ports with fail-safe bypass—ensuring network continuity even if the primary link drops. Real-time LED status indicators enable rapid troubleshooting in live environments, and its compact 19-inch rack design mounts on trusses or standard racks for flexible deployment on the road.
What control protocols does it support, and how does it integrate with existing lighting systems?
The unit supports sACN and Art-Net protocols via its primary 100Mbit Ethernet port, plus four Martin DCE outputs for direct fixture control without requiring additional interface adapters. Dual Ethernet transceiver ports at 100/1000Mbit with fail-safe bypass provide flexible network architecture and simplify integration into complex lighting systems.
Is this unit suitable for permanent installation, or is it designed only for touring?
The P3 PowerPort 2000 is engineered for both touring lighting rigs and permanent installation environments. It is rated for indoor-only installations and rental applications, delivering the robust power distribution and network redundancy required in demanding professional settings.
What safety features and diagnostics are built in?
The unit features intelligent LED status indicators—four green LEDs for power output, four amber LEDs for Ethernet output, and a combined green/amber set for Ethernet input/through—plus an RGB device status LED for at-a-glance health monitoring. Typical earth-leakage current of 2.20 mA meets professional safety standards, and pushbutton controls allow on-site device testing and reset.