Barco X8 User guide

X8 display
Safety manual
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07/11/2012

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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 at his own expense
EN55022/CISPR22 Class A ITE (Information Technology Equipment)
Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisfies the class A ITE limits but not the class B ITE limits. Such equipment should not
be restricted in its sale but the following warning shall be included in the instructions for use:
Warning : This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
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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.

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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 X8 rental display. Fur-
thermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the X8 tile. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines,
safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the X8 rental display. After this chapter, additional “warn-
ings” 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
• Important warnings concerning flight cases
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.
Notice on safety
This equipment is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standards IEC60950-1, EN60950-1,
UL60950-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, which are the safety standards of information technology equipment including
electrical business equipment. These safety standards impose important requirements on the use of safety critical components,
materials and insulation, in order to protect the user or operator against risk of electric shock and energy hazard and having access
to live parts. Safety standards also impose limits to the internal and external temperature rises, radiation levels, mechanical stability
and strength, enclosure construction and protection against the risk of fire. Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the
safety of the equipment to the user even when the equipment’s normal operation fails.
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.
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Assembly parts are designed for intended use only in conjunction with DCP-0X10 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. The system must
comply with the local safety regulations regarding environmental conditions, solidity final construction, etc…
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.
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.
• Do not use damaged goods. Replace damaged parts immediately.
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 45°C, the minimum temperature is -20°C.
Low Voltage Surge Protection Device required
Due to the damaging effects of lightning, utility switching and switching electric motors of other users on the mains, this product
needs to be protected by means of a Surge Protection Device. If this product is connected to the mains through the power box
from Barco this protection device is already incorporated and no extra measures need to be taken. If this product is connected to
the mains through a power distribution box from another party, please verify that a Low Voltage Surge Protection Device according
EN61643-11 or UL 1449 is in place.
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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 X8 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 4 X8 Connection Boxes may be connected in
parallel. Each power source cable supplying maximum 4 X8 Connection Boxes 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 X8 Connection Box requires 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz,
3.6 amps at 200 VAC.
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 HD 60364, Harmonization Document 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.
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 them 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.
Maximum height
The maximum height of a X8 display is limited: maximum 3 tiles high for a floor mount and maximum 13 tiles high for a hanging
configuration.
Base surface
Do not install a base stand X8 display upon a smooth surfaces. Place rubber mats between the foot beams of the LED wall and the
smooth surface to increase friction
1.4 Proper usage
Proper usage of X8 tiles
• No part of the X8 tile can come in contact with any type of corrosive substance.
• Using the LED product in an environment with high corrosive gasses (e.g. Sulphur) can lead to discoloration of the materials.
This discoloration gives a change in brightness of the product. This could lead to uniformity differences and possibly also to
failures. Each use of the product in this kind of environment needs to be checked up-front with the supplier.
• X8 tiles are to be used in environments meeting the operating specifications.
• X8 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).
• X8 tiles are not to be exposed to extreme localized heat or cold exceeding the temperature specifications.
• X8 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 X8 tiles.
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• Power connected to the X8 tiles must meet the specifications outlined in the installation manual.
• Avoid any accidental bumping of the tile corners while installing or removing the X8 tiles. Since LED’s of the X8 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 X8
tiles become sensitive for mechanical damage. Because of that it is required to handle the X8 tiles with care at all times.
• X8 tiles which are not installed and which are not securely stored in an X8 flight case, may only be placed vertically upon flat
surfaces free of clutter. Make sure that the X8 tile does not rest upon the bottom row of LED’s but upon the provide studs at
the bottom of the rental frame.
• While removing or installing the X8 module always keep the LED side of the X8 tile parallel with the LED side of the remaining
neighboring X8 tiles. This to avoid any mechanical stress upon the corners of the X8 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 X8 wall. Nothing is to be allowed to hang from the
cables of an X8 tile.
• Any failures must be immediately and appropriately dealt with (equipment returned to Barco). Failing equipment cannot be left
to run in a wall.
• No additional tools (hammers, pry-bars, etc.) are to be used to force handles or locks into place. All moving parts should be
managed by hand.
• Only Barco cables specified to be used with the X8 display are to be used to connect components in the X8 wall. Further, care
must be taken to connect signal only according to the installation manual.
• X8 tiles are not to be used in the vicinity of any equipment that is not CE and UL/ETL certified.
• X8 tiles are not to be transported for any distance in containers other than Barco flight cases or Barco single unit packaging.
Further, even the use of Barco flight cases or packaging material does not guarantee the X8 tiles against damage due to
excessive force of impacts. All warranty claims regarding damaged X8 tiles due to incorrect packing will be rendered invalid.
• X8 tiles are not to be connected to any non-Barco equipment (the X8 tiles are NOT HDMI compatible devices, despite the use
of HDMI-style connectors).
• When stacking X8 tiles, only Barco X8 feet can be used, and they must be leveled according to the manual before installing X8
tiles. Improper leveling can result in excessive forces on the structural components of the X8 tiles.
• When hanging X8 tiles, only Barco X8 trusses can be used and they must be installed and connected according to the manual.
Improper hanging of X8 tiles can result in excessive forces on the structural components of the X8 tiles.
• When stacking or hanging X8 tiles, the guidelines outlined in the installation manual must be followed to prevent movement
of the display (including tipping). Further, X8 tiles are only to be installed vertically. Any tipping of a display will cause undue
stress on the structural components of the X8 tiles, and could even allow the X8 wall to fall.
• When stacking X8 tiles, the X8 stacker must be used.
• When reconnecting components in an X8 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 X8 tile.
• Shaders can only be removed using the approved shader removal tool and the method described in the X8 manual(s).
• X8 tiles can be cleaned only in accordance to the procedures defined in the X8 manual(s).
• Ensure rigging hardware is able to handle the weight of the entire X8 system with appropriate safety factors.
• External rigging hardware must be properly installed prior to hanging X8 tiles.
• Do not hang more than 13 X8 tiles (11 m) tall with the integral rigging hardware.
• Barco supplies a variety of stacking and hanging accessories for screens up to 3 tiles stacked or 13 tiles hanging.
1.5 Important warnings concerning flight cases
Important warnings concerning stack and transport X8 rental flight cases
• Maximum stack two (2) flight cases with X8 Rental Tiles high and three (3) flight case with X8 feet/truss accessories high. Never
higher.
• Surface on which flight case is standing must be level to ensure that the total load is evenly spread out among the four wheels.
The surface must also be able to support the load safely.
• Before stacking or transporting flight cases, check the wheels and their fixation screws for wear or defects.
• Before stacking or transporting flight cases, check if the lock handles on each flight case are in good working order and locked
securely.
• When stacked, make sure the wheels of the upper flight case are precisely positioned in the stacking dishes of the flight case
below.
•Stackedflight cases may not be moved. Before stacking, the lower flight case must already be in its final resting position before
placing the second upon it.
• Never stack loaded flight cases in a truck or other transport medium, unless each flight case is rigidly strapped tight.
• In the event of a wheel breaking, flight cases must be rigidly strapped tight to prevent a stack collapsing.
• Use an appropriate forklift to raise flight cases and take the necessary precautions to avoid personnel injury.
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