Barco NX--4 User manual

NX fixed
Installation manual
R59770279/00
16/06/2008

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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Safety guidelines .................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Important safety instructions ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Important warnings . ................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Proper usage ........................................................................................................................ 7
2. Installation requirements ........................................................................................ 9
2.1 Mechanical requirements of a suspended installation . . ...........................................................................10
2.2 Mechanical requirements of a standing installation ................................................................................13
2.3 Safety requirements for the NX fixed display.......................................................................................15
2.4 Electrical requirements for the NX fixed display....................................................................................18
2.5 System requirements for the Control software . . ...................................................................................19
3. System overview ..................................................................................................21
3.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................22
3.2 Order Info ............................................................................................................................23
4. Components of a NX fixed tile ..................................................................................25
4.1 NX precision frame ..................................................................................................................26
4.2 NX module . . . ........................................................................................................................28
4.3 NX control box.......................................................................................................................30
4.4 NX fixed tile inner cabling . ..........................................................................................................32
5. NX fixed peripherals and accessories.........................................................................35
5.1 DX-700 digitizer......................................................................................................................36
5.2 Power boxes.........................................................................................................................37
5.3 Control software .....................................................................................................................38
6. Setup process of a NX fixed display...........................................................................39
6.1 Setup process of a suspended installation . ........................................................................................40
6.2 Setup process of a standing installation . . . . ........................................................................................43
7. Basic procedures for a front access NX fixed display......................................................45
7.1 Connecting NX high precision frames ..............................................................................................46
7.2 Mounting a NX control box . .........................................................................................................48
7.3 Power and data cabling .............................................................................................................50
7.4 Mounting NX modules ...............................................................................................................51
8. Basic procedures for a back access NX fixed display......................................................53
8.1 Connecting NX high precision frames ..............................................................................................54
8.2 Mounting NX modules ...............................................................................................................56
8.3 Mounting a NX control box . .........................................................................................................59
8.4 Power and data cabling .............................................................................................................61
9. Maintenance........................................................................................................63
9.1 Cleaning NX fixed tiles ..............................................................................................................64
10. SERVICING .........................................................................................................65
10.1 Safety instructions...................................................................................................................66
10.2 NX control box diagnostic . . .........................................................................................................67
10.3 NX module diagnostic ...............................................................................................................69
10.4 Removing a NX module through front access . . . ...................................................................................71
10.5 Removing a NX module through back access. . . ...................................................................................74
10.6 Removing a NX control box through front access ..................................................................................76
10.7 Removing a NX control box back access...........................................................................................78
10.8 Removing shaders from an NX module . . . . ........................................................................................79
10.9 Installing the shaders on an NX module . .. . ........................................................................................81
A. Dimensions ..........................................................................................................83
A.1 Dimensions of the NX fixed tile .....................................................................................................84
A.2 Dimensions of the NX high precision frame ........................................................................................85
A.3 Dimensions of the NX-4 module . ...................................................................................................86
A.4 Dimensions of the NX-6 module . ...................................................................................................87
A.5 Dimensions of the NX control box ..................................................................................................88
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1. Safety
1. SAFETY
About this chapter
Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing your NX fixed display.
Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the NX fixed tile. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety
guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the NX fixed display. After this chapter, addi-
tional “warnings” and “cautions” are given depending on the installation procedure. Read and follow these “warnings” and “cautions”
as well.
Overview
• Safety guidelines
• Important safety instructions
• Important warnings
• Proper usage
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1. Safety
1.1 Safety guidelines
Personal protection
WARNING:Ensure you understand and follow all the safety guidelines, safety instructions, warnings and
cautions mentioned in this manual.
WARNING:Be aware of suspended loads.
WARNING:Wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of personal injury.
WARNING:Be careful while working with heavy loads.
WARNING:Mind your fingers while working with heavy loads.
Installation personnel
This installation must be performed by authorized and qualified technical personnel only.
Accredited safety officers must ensure the safety of the site, construction, assembly, connection, use, dismantling, transport etc. of
such safety critical systems.
Caution
Installation should be performed only after you are thoroughly familiar with all of the proper safety checks and installation instructions.
To do otherwise increases the risk of hazards and injury to the user.
Assembly parts are designed for intended use only in conjunction with NX fixed LED displays.
Do not modify and/or replicate any component. Barco uses specific materials and manufacturing processes in order to achieve part
strength. Consult Barco for assistance with custom applications.
Always follow Barco installation instructions. Contact Barco if you should have any question regarding the safety of an application.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect, inadequate, irresponsible or unsafe assembly of systems.
Product care
Structural & mounting components should be kept dry, clean, lubricated (only if recommended), coated properly, and otherwise
maintained in a manner consistent with part design. Barco products must be used in a manner consistent with their design and
inspected on a routine basis for security, wear, deformation, corrosion and any other circumstances that may affect the load handling
capability of the part.
Barco recommends inspections at regular intervals for all installations and increasing in frequency for more critical installations. If
a part is found to have damage, which may cause a decrease in load capability, the part must be removed for service or replaced
immediately.
Under no circumstances are Barco parts repairable by anyone other than Barco.
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1.2 Important safety instructions
Instructions:
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with materials or chemicals that are inert, nonabrasive, noncorrosive and non-marking. Consult the manufacturer
for further advice should any doubts exist regarding any cleaning procedure.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plugs/sockets. If the provided sockets/plugs are damaged
then replacement of the defective parts must be undertaken immediately.
• Protect the power/data cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus. Replace damaged power/data cords immediately.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Disconnect the power to this apparatus during lightning storms or provide suitable additional lightning protection. Unplug this
apparatus when unused for long period of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians/personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with systems or peripherals specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Use caution during lifting/moving
or transporting to avoid damage by possible tipping.
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1.3 Important warnings
Important warnings:
Risk of electric shock:
Do not open. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Maximum and minimum ambient temperature:
The maximum ambient temperature for the LED wall is 40 °C, the minimum temperature is 0 °C.
High leakage current:
The combination of multiple tiles in an installation results in increased levels of leakage current. In order to avoid risk of electric
shock due to high leakage current, proper grounding of the installation is required.
Flammable materials:
Keep flammable materials away from the installation (such as curtains). A lot of energy is transferred into heat. The installation
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Proper ventilation must
be provided.
ESD and LED’s:
LED components used in NX fixed displays are ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) sensitive. To prevent the possibility of destroying
LED components do not touch either in operation or while switched off.
Risk of electric shock / Risk of fire:
To protect against risk of fire caused by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM eight (8) tiles may be connected in parallel. Each
power source cable supplying maximum eight (8) tiles should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses rated 16 A / 250 VAC (15 A
/ 250 VAC in the USA and Canada). Note that one NX fixed tile requires 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.4 amps at 230 VAC.
NX control box mounting restriction
Do not mount the NX control box upside down.
Disconnect device:
When the appliance inlets of the individual tiles are not accessible, the socket outlets supplying the rack shall be installed near the
equipment and be easily accessible, or a readily accessible general disconnect device shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
This equipment MUST be earthed:
In order to protect against risk of electric shock, the installation should be properly grounded. Defeating the purpose of the grounding
type plug will expose you to the risk of electric shock.
Power system:
It is recommended to use a TN-S power distribution system (a power distribution system with a separate neutral and grounding
conductor) in order to avoid large ground current loops due to voltage differences in the neutral conductor. The total electrical
installation should be protected by an appropriately rated disconnect switch, circuit breakers, over voltage protector and Ground Fault
Current Interrupters. The installation shall be done according to the local electrical installation codes. In Europe special attention
should be given to EN 60364, the standard for electrical installation of buildings. In Germany VDE 0100 should be adhered to. In
America, special attention should be given to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Mains cords:
The power cords delivered with this system have special properties for safety. They are not user serviceable. If the power cords are
damaged, replace them only with new ones. Never try to repair a power cord.
LED’s soft lens:
The LED’s used on the NX modules are equipped with a soft lens. Never push with a hard or sharp object onto the soft lens of the
LED as this may cause damage to the LED. The maximum allowed load upon the soft lens of the LED is 300 gram/LED. Be careful
when installing a shader upon the NX module. Use your bare fingers (not nails) to press the shader over the LED’s. Use your finger
nails to press upon the framework of the shader between the LED’s (not upon the LED’s) to push the shader in its final position.
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1.4 Proper usage
Proper usage of NX fixed tiles
• No part of the NX tile can come in contact with any type of moisture.
• No part of the NX tile can come in contact with any type of abrasive.
• No part of the NX tile can come in contact with any type of dust.
• No part of the NX tile can come in contact with any type of corrosive substance.
• NX tiles are to be used in environments meeting the operating specifications.
• NX tiles are not to be used in environments that are subject to airborne contaminants such as that produced by smoke machines
(cracked oil) or similar (these deposit a thin layer of greasy residue upon the LEDs optics, degrading performance).
• NX tiles are not to be exposed to extreme localized heat or cold exceeding the temperature specifications.
• NX tiles are not to be exposed to any element or situation that will cause any part of the display to heat beyond what occurs
during normal operation. Such situations include but are not limited to lasers, ultrasonic vibration, or any type of substance that
prevents proper ventilation and heat radiation of the NX tiles.
• NX tiles are not to be exposed to circumstances where moisture can condense or collect on any components.
• Power connected to the NX tiles must meet the specifications outlined in the installation manual.
• Avoid any accidental bumping of the tile corners while installing or removing the NX tiles. Since LED’s of the NX tiles are
mounted near by the edges of the LED boards, which is unavoidable in the design of a high resolution LED-wall, the corners of
the NX tiles become sensitive for mechanical damage. Because of that it is required to handle the NX tiles with care at all times.
• Never place an NX tile or an NX module upon a surface with the LED’s facing downwards. This to prevent damage to the LED’s
and the soft lens of the LED’s.
• While removing or installing an NX module always keep the LED side of the NX module parallel with the LED side of the
remaining neighboring NX modules. This to avoid any mechanical stress upon the corners of the NX module.
• No force can be applied to the LED’s. Any LED’s damaged due to mechanical stress are not covered by the warranty.
• Safety and functional features of the display cannot be defeated.
• It is not allowed to climb or hang any additional equipment on the back of an NX wall. Nothing is to be allowed to hang from
the cables of an NX fixed tile.
• Any failures must be immediately and appropriately dealt with (equipment returned to Barco?). Failing equipment cannot be
left to run in a wall.
• Only Barco cables specified to be used with the NX display are to be used to connect components in an NX wall. Further, care
must be taken to connect signal only according to the installation manual.
• NX tiles are not to be used in the vicinity of any equipment that is not CE and UL/ETL certified.
• NX tiles are not to be connected to any non-Barco equipment (the NX tiles are NOT HDMI compatible devices, despite the use
of HDMI-style connectors).
• When reconnecting components in an NX tile, care must be taken to ensure that cables are carefully routed according to the
installation manual to prevent damage to the cables or other parts of the NX tile.
• NX modules can only be removed by either gently pushing by hand from the back of the module, or by using the approved front
access tools and method described in the installation manual.
• LED module shaders can only be removed using the approved shader removal tool and the method described in the installation
manual.
• NX tiles can be cleaned only in accordance to the procedures defined in the installation manual.
•TheNXfixed display is an indoor product. Use the NX fixed tiles only in a dry area away from direct sunlight, dust and moisture.
Never install and use the NX fixed tiles in an outdoor environment.
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2. Installation requirements
2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
About this chapter
This chapter enumerates the mechanical requirements for the NX fixed display, the electrical requirements to power up the NX fixed
display and the system requirements to run the control software efficiently.
WARNING:The NX display is an indoor product. Use the NX fixedtilesonlyinadryareaawayfromdirect
sunlight, dust and moisture. Never install and use the NX fixed tiles in an outdoor environment.
Overview
• Mechanical requirements of a suspended installation
• Mechanical requirements of a standing installation
• Safety requirements for the NX fixed display
• Electrical requirements for the NX fixed display
• System requirements for the Control software
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2. Installation requirements
2.1 Mechanical requirements of a suspended installation
Weight
Do not underestimate the weight of a complete NX fixed display. Be sure that the truss installation on which the NX fixed display has
to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the display. Note that one NX fixed tile weighs approximately
14 kg (or 72 kg per square meter display).
Truss beam
The truss beam has to be provided and installed by the customer because it varies from system to system. Although, the following
must be taken into account and must be precisely calculated on individual basis:
•Weight tolerances : Ensure that the truss beam and the ceiling against which the truss beam has to be installed, is able to
handle the complete weight of the NX fixed LED display.
•Environmental conditions : Humidity, draught, temperatures, etc.
•Location : Indoor, altitude, etc.
•Ceiling stability.
•Front clearances : For optimal impact ensure that there is sufficient free area in front of the NX fixed display and respect the
minimum viewing distance.
•Local regulations regarding such installations.
WARNING:A suspended installation is limited to a height of 50 NX fixed tiles.
Preparing a truss beam
For optimal use of the NX high precision frames and to obtain a high quality NX fixed LED display, the customer has to prepare a
truss beam based on the hole pattern of the assembled NX high precision frames.
. . . . . .
380 mm
68 mm
380 mm 380 mm 380 mm380 mm
1 2 All tolerances 0.1 mm
+
-
Image 2-1
1 Mounting whole with small vertical margin zone (1.95 mm).
2 High precision mounting whole.
WARNING:The truss beam needs to have a flatness tolerance of 0,1 mm.
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WARNING:Note that the hole pattern of the high precision frames also has an overall tolerance of 0,1 mm,
which is extremely important. To install the NX fixed display, the customer has to prepare a truss beam that
has an inferior or equal tolerance to the 0,1 mm tolerance of the hole pattern of the high precision frames.
The most efficient way to create an inferior tolerance is to provide a self arranging system. This is possible
by using a sliding system as illustrated below. The attachment point can slide to the left or right so a bigger
tolerance on the hole pattern of these attachment points is acceptable.
If the customer decides not to use a self arranging system, then overall tolerance of the hole patternofthe
attachment points should also be 0.1 mm.
1
2
Image 2-2
1 Sliding system.
2 Truss beam that supports the sliding system.
WARNING:Barco suggests to use a level system as mentioned below to obtain a horizontal surface that
answers to the flatness tolerance of 0,1 mm. Use both bolts to horizontally align all NX high precision frames.
The illustration on the right shows this level system in combination with the previous mentioned sliding sys-
tem.
Image 2-3
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Consult Barco for advice or more information about preparing a truss beam.
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2. Installation requirements
2.2 Mechanical requirements of a standing installation
Weight
Do not underestimate the weight of a complete NX fixed display. Be sure that the floor installation on which the NX fixed display has
to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the display. Note that one NX fixed tile weighs approximately
14 kg (or 72 kg per square meter display).
Floor system
The floor installation has to be provided and installed by the customer because it varies from system to system. Although, the
following must be taken into account and must be precisely calculated on individual basis:
•Weight tolerances : Ensure that the floor installation and the surface underneath the floor installation, is able to handle the
complete weight of the NX fixed LED display.
•Environmental conditions : Humidity, draught, temperatures, etc.
•Location : Indoor, altitude, etc.
•Ceiling stability.
•Front clearances : For optimal impact ensure that there is sufficient free area in front of the NX fixed display and respect the
minimum viewing distance.
•Local regulations regarding such installations.
WARNING:Afloor installation is limited to a height of 50 NX fixed tiles.
Preparing a floor installation
For optimal use of the NX high precision frames and to obtain a high quality NX fixed LED display, the customer has to prepare a
floor installation based on the hole pattern of the assembled NX high precision frames.
. . . . . .
380 mm
68 mm
380 mm 380 mm 380 mm380 mm
1 2
All tolerances 0.1 mm
+
-
Image 2-4
1 Mounting whole with small vertical margin zone (1.95 mm).
2 High precision mounting whole.
WARNING:The floor installation needs to have a flatness tolerance of 0,1 mm.
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2. Installation requirements
WARNING:Note that the hole pattern of the high precision frames also has an overall tolerance of 0,1 mm,
which is extremely important. To install the NX fixed display, the customer has to prepare a floor installation
that has an inferior or equal tolerance to the 0,1 mm tolerance of the hole pattern of the high precision frames.
The most efficient way to create an inferior tolerance is to provide a self arranging system. This is possible
by using a sliding system as illustrated below. In this system, the block have holes with inferior tolerances to
the 0,1 mm tolerance of the holes in the high precision frames.
If the customer decides not to use a self arranging system, then overall tolerance on the hole pattern in the
floor installation should also be 0.1 mm.
. . . . . .
2
3
1
Tolerances 0.1 mm
+
-
Image 2-5
1 High precision frame.
2 Sliding system using vertical and horizontal adjustable block.
3 Rail system with a flatness tolerance of 0,1 mm.
Consult Barco for advice or more information about preparing a floor installation.
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2.3 Safety requirements for the NX fixed display
Securing a NX fixed trussed display
Every NX high precision frame has 4 tapped holes which can be used to secure the NX fixed tile to a wall.
Image 2-6
Back view of the NX high precision frame.
WARNING:Each NX fixed display, consisting of less then 5 x 5 NX fixed tiles needs to be secured at each
corner tile of the display where he doesn’t make contact with the truss beam or the floor installation.
WARNING:NX fixed displays, consisting of more then 5x5tilesneedtobesecuredevery 5 tiles in a hori-
zontal and vertical direction. They also need to be secured at each corner tile of the display where they don’t
make contact with the truss beam / floor installation or on every outside of each fifth horizontal row. See
examples given below.
WARNING:ANXfixed display is limited to a height of 50 NX fixed tiles and the display surface has to obtain
aflatness within a tolerance zone of 1 degree with a surface perpendicular to the reference surface (ceiling or
floor).
Barco suggests to use an adjustable system as illustrated below.
Tolerance 90 1
+
-
oo
Image 2-7
Example for a trussed installation.
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Example of a trussed installation that needs to be secured (10 x 10 tiles)
CEILING CEILING
WALL
5 tiles5 tiles
5 tiles5 tiles
Image 2-8
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