Barco SLite Series User manual

Fixed SLite display
Installation Manual
R5976575/04
08/03/2006

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Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser
must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco
must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.
The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning,
at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement
at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a
reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or
indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component
of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties
guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.
If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly,
in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not
agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the guarantee coverage are
system failures which are attributed to programs or special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces. Normal wear as
well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee provided by Barco either.
The environmental conditions as well as the servicing and maintenance regulations specified in the this manual must be complied with by
the customer.
Changes
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.

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
2. Installation requirements ......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Mechanical requirements. ............................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Electrical requirements..............................................................................................................10
2.3 System requirements for the Control software ..................................................................................... 11
3. Components of a fixed SLite display ..........................................................................13
3.1 SLite tile..............................................................................................................................14
3.2 Power boxes.........................................................................................................................16
3.3 Digitizer ..............................................................................................................................17
3.4 Fiberlink system .....................................................................................................................18
3.5 Control software .....................................................................................................................19
4. Physical installation ..............................................................................................21
4.1 Installation of the support structure . ................................................................................................22
4.2 Mounting the SLite tile...............................................................................................................24
5. Cabling of an SLite display......................................................................................27
5.1 Power cabling of an SLite display...................................................................................................28
5.2 Data cabling of an SLite display ....................................................................................................30
6. Maintenance........................................................................................................31
6.1 Cleaning SLite tiles . . . ...............................................................................................................32
6.2 Software update .....................................................................................................................33
6.3 Color calibration .....................................................................................................................34
7. Servicing............................................................................................................35
7.1 Safety instructions...................................................................................................................36
7.2 Remove the re-sync unit ............................................................................................................ 37
7.3 Install the re-sync unit ...............................................................................................................38
7.4 Remove an SLite tile ................................................................................................................39
7.5 Install an SLite tile ...................................................................................................................41
7.6 Replacement of an SLite 10 XP shader ............................................................................................43
A. Specifications .......................................................................................................45
A.1 SLite 10 specifications...............................................................................................................46
A.2 SLite 10 XP specifications...........................................................................................................47
A.3 SLite 14 specifications...............................................................................................................48
A.4 SLite 22 specifications...............................................................................................................49
B. Order info ............................................................................................................51
B.1 Order info ............................................................................................................................52
Index......................................................................................................................53
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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 an SLite display. Further-
more, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the SLite tile. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines,
safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the SLite display. After this chapter, additional “warnings”
and “cautions” are given depending on the installation procedure. Read and follow these “warnings” and “cautions” as well.
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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 Barco SLite 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. Safety
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.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with an arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside this product may cause a risk of
electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and/or servicing instructions are included
in the technical documentation for this equipment.
Maximum and minimum ambient temperature:
The maximum ambient temperature for the LED wall is 40 °C, the minimum temperature is -20 °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.
Risk of personnel injury:
Secure all tiles in the rack. As a supplementary safeguard, and in order to protect against the risk of personnel injury, each tile
should be attached to the rack by a safety cable.
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.
Risk of electric shock / Risk of fire: To protect against risk of fire by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM 3 TILES may be
connected in parallel. Each power source cable supplying MAXIMUM 3 TILES should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses
rated 16 A / 250 VAC (15 A / 250 VAC in the USA and Canada).
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 currents loops due to voltage differences in the neutral conductor. The total electrical
installation should be protected by an appropriate rated disconnect switch, circuit breakers 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.
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 only with new ones. Never try to repair a power cord.
Data cables:
The data cables provided with this system have special properties for safety. They are not user serviceable. If the data cables are
damaged, replace only with new ones. Never try to repair a data cable. Per requirements of the National Electrical Code® in the
USA , the length of a data cable must not exceed 42 m (140 feet). Avoid exposure of data cables to accidental contact with lightning
or power conductors.
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2. Installation requirements
2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Overview
• Mechanical requirements
• Electrical requirements
• System requirements for the Control software
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2. Installation requirements
2.1 Mechanical requirements
Support structure
The support structure has to be provided and installed by the customer because they vary from system to system. Although, the
following must be taken into account and must be precisely calculated on individual basis:
1. Weight tolerances : Ensure that the support structure and the floor on which or the wall against which the support structure
has to be installed, is able to handle the complete weight of the fixed SLite LED display.
2. Environmental conditions : Humidity, wind, temperatures, rain, etc.
3. Location : Outdoor, altitude, etc.
4. Ground stability
5. Front clearances : For optimal impact ensure that there is sufficient free area in front of the SLite display and respect the
maximum viewing distance.
6. Local regulations regarding such installations
WARNING:Never construct an SLite display if there is uncertainty regarding the stability of an installation or
the load holding capabilities. If there are doubts on a systems viability, consult Barco for advise on profes-
sional rigging organizations.
Individual basis
Support structures must be assessed on an individual basis. Never construct a wall if there is uncertainty regarding the stability of
an installation or the load holding capabilities. If there are doubts on a system’s viability, consult Barco for advise on professional
rigging organizations.
Example of a support structure
Image 2-1
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The support structure in the above example is pure illustrative for a H7 x V5 SLite display. Several variants of
supportstructuresarepossibleforthesamesizeofaSLitedisplay.ContactBarcoNV.formoreinformation.
It’s recommended to integrated a service platform in the support structure. Such a platform allows a fast and
easy intervention, if required.
CAUTION:A lot of energy is transferred into heat, which requires a certain amount of airflow at the rear of
the SLite display. Therefor, sufficient free space should be available behind the display to ensure a good
ventilation. How higher the display how more free space is required.
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2. Installation requirements
2.2 Electrical requirements
Power requirements
One SLite tile requires 200-240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 3 amps @ 230 VAC. Each SLite tile has a power loop through connector. However,
MAXIMUM 3 SLite tiles may be connected in parallel. So, one power source cable has to be provided per 3 tiles. Every power
source cable should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses rated 16 A / 250 VAC (15 A / 250 VAC in the USA and Canada).
Barco provides a range of power boxes, which meet the requirements of your fixed SLite display. Contact
Barco for more information about power boxes and power requirements for your fixed SLite display.
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 currents loops due to voltage differences in the neutral conductor. The total electrical
installation should be protected by an appropriate rated disconnect switch, circuit breakers 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.
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.
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2. Installation requirements
2.3 System requirements for the Control software
Before you begin
It assumes you are familiar with the Windows operating system at your site.
The CD-ROM in your package contains a Windows-based installation program. You can install the software from the CD-ROM.
System requirements
Minimum specifications :
• Hardware
- PC Pentium III or equivalent, 1 GHz
-512MbRAM
- Free hard disk space: 300 Mb
- XGA resolution (1024 x 768)
- Serial communication port
• Software
- Windows 2000, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional
Recommended specifications :
• Hardware
- PC Pentium IV or equivalent, 2.4 GHz
-512MbRAM
- 300 Mb hard disk free space
- SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) with 32 Mb video memory
- Serial communication port
• Software
- Windows XP Professional
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3. Components of a fixed SLite display
3. COMPONENTS OF A FIXED SLITE DISPLAY
System overview
The fundamental elements of a fixed SLite display are:
• Solid support structure (see "Mechanical requirements", page 8).
• SLite tiles.
• Power boxes.
• Digitizer.
• Control software.
Block diagram of a fixed SLite display
Sources Digitizer
Control
PC
Power
box
RS232
Tile 1
LED-wall
Tile 2
Tile 3
Image 3-1
About this chapter
This chapter describes the typical components and accessories, used in a fixed SLite LED-wall, more in detail. For other, common
used components in Barco LED displays like power boxes, digitizer, fiberlink, compact link and control software, we refer to the
manual of these components for more information about use and installation.
Overview
• SLite tile
• Power boxes
• Digitizer
• Fiberlink system
• Control software
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3. Components of a fixed SLite display
3.1 SLite tile
Introduction SLite tile
The SLite series is designed for ultra-large outdoor LED display installations. The SLite tile can overlay video and data sources in
their native quality. A unique video processing feature enables the creation of a visual resolution quasi double the physical resolution
defined by the cluster of LED’s spread on the surface of the display. The SLite tile is an IP65 rating rugged module and the modular
concept of the re-sync unit enables hot swap possibilities which allows servicing of a display panel and its components while the
rest of the display continues playing.
Parts location of the SLite tile
CD
E
F
A
B
Image 3-2
A Re-sync unit.
B External fan.
C Back cover.
D Mounting bolt.
E Lifting eye bolt.
F Shader.
The rear side of the SLite 10 XP is slightly different then the other SLite tiles, but the functionality remains the
same.
Power cables used between SLite tiles
To meet the demands of each SLite application Barco offers several lengths of power cables to link power from tile to tile. Note that
the power output port of the last tile in the power chain has to be sealed with a dummy power plug.
Image 3-3
Power link cable of 0,8 meter (R9851760).
Image 3-4
Power link cable of 1,5 meter (R9850241).
Image 3-5
Power link cable of 4,5 meter (R9850150).
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Image 3-6
Power link cable of 9 meter (R9850260).
Image 3-7
Dummy power plug (R9850280).
Data cables used between SLite tiles
To meet the demands of each SLite application Barco offers several lengths of data cables to link data from tile to tile. Note that the
data output port of the last SLite tile in the data chain has to be sealed with a dummy data plug.
Image3-8
Data linking cable of 1,5 meter (R9850210).
Image3-9
Data linking cable of 5 meter (R9850220).
Image3-10
Dummydataplug(R9850270).
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3. Components of a fixed SLite display
3.2 Power boxes
General
Depending on the size of the MiPIX display system, the power system has to be adapted. Therefore several sizes of power boxes
are available. For small and medium size MiPIX display systems the “Mono Phase Power Box” is used. For larger MiPIX display
systems there is a range of “Custom Power Boxes”. There is also a “Rental Power Box” available. Refer to the manual of the power
box used in the application for more information.
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