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PXL System User Manual
Revised 3/14/2013
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Safety Information 2 3 1. PXL System Overview 3 4 2. C-series Tile 4 2.1 Tile Overview 6 2.2 Installation Guidlines 7 2.3 Assembly & Mounting 9 2.3.1 Latches 10 2.3.2 Latch Adjustment 12 2.3.3 Center Mount 13 2.3.4 L-Bracket 14 2.4 Rigging Hardware 17 2.4.1 Stacked C-series Tiles 18 2.4.1.1 C-series Foot Support (430-0256) 20 2.4.1.2 C-series Pipe Clamp (430
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4.2 General Overview 67 4.2.1 Key Features 68 4.2.2 Safety Information 69 4.2.3 Hardware Overview 70 4.2.4 Power Up 74 4.3 Configuration and Operation 75 4.3.1 Vizomo Configuration 76 4.3.1.1 Software Installation 77 4.3.1.2 Vizomo Controller Overview 78 4.3.1.3 Blueprints 80 4.3.1.4 System Settings 81 4.3.1.5 Mapping 82 4.3.2 Video Mixer 83 4.3.2.1 Windowi
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Introduction . 1 Home > Introduction Introduction revised 3/14/2013 6:34:47 PM Welcome to the PXL System manual. An overview of the complete system is given in Chapter 1, subsequent chapters provide greater detail on individual components. Version 4.6 Release Notes Vizomo: ● Support Barco PXL brightness sensor ● Added C11 brightness boost ● Further improved quality of scaled images ● Reverted improved gamma control RasterMAPPER: ● 4.6 compatibility See the change log for
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2 . Safety Information Home > Safety Information Safety Information WARNING Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Attention: Avant de brancher le système sur la source d’alimentation, consulter les directives d’installation. Warnung: Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. Safety Guidelines for Human Eyes WARNING The panels shall be mounted 15-20 meter from the viewing pl
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1. PXL System Overview . 3 Home > 1. PXL System Overview 1. PXL System Overview The PXL System is a family of components that consists of LED display devices, image processing, and data distribution. The following diagram provides a basic overview of how PXL is distributed. The Vizomo processor receives video data in a standard format such as DVI or SDI, and converts it to a special data format that may be used by the LED displays. This data is distributed over a star or hub styl
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4 . 2. C-series Tile Home > 2. C-series Tile 2. C-series Tile The C-series tile is the primary building block of a modular system that may be used to construct large format video displays with arbitrary shapes. With resolutions in the range of 7-16mm pixel pitch, C-series tiles are suited to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor rental and architectural applications. The remainder of this chapter covers installation guidelines for C-series tiles. C8v Tile: The City of Dreams
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2. C-series Tile . 5 PXL System
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6 . 2. C-series Tile Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.1 Tile Overview 2.1 Tile Overview C-series tiles are latched together along their edges to create large LED video displays with arbitrary shapes. Once a display shape has been decided upon, the display may be hung or attached to floor mounts for temporary rental applications, or permanently affixed to secondary steel in an architectural installation. Horizontally curved C-series displays may be created with radii varying from 4m co
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2. C-series Tile . 7 Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.2 Installation Guidlines 2.2 Installation Guidlines Rigging & Mounting Guidelines ● C11 and C8v C-series tiles have an IP66 rating and are suitable for use in most indoor and outdoor installations except where water immersion could occur. This conforms to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60529. ● The C7 tiles have an IP50 rating and are suitable for indoor use only. ● Use caution when installing the display
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8 . 2. C-series Tile DANGER Risk of electrical shock. No user-serviceable parts inside. Observe all applicable electrical codes. The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Do not hot plug any cables. Damage to the connector pins may occur. Resulting damage is not covered under warranty. PXL System
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2. C-series Tile . 9 Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.3 Assembly & Mounting 2.3 Assembly & Mounting The rear of a C-series tile contains the rigging hardware necessary for temporary hanging or stacking in a staging application, as well as hardware for permanent installation in an architectural setting. 1 Carrying handle. Folds away when not in use. 2 Latch hook and lever. Locks multiple C-series tiles together. 3 Power & data input. Combined AC power & data input via black
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10 . 2. C-series Tile Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.3 Assembly & Mounting > 2.3.1 Latches 2.3.1 Latches There are a total of 8 integrated locking components on each tile as shown below; 4 latches and 4 catches. The photo below illustrates the optimal position of the handle and hook to allow for easy connection to other tiles. With the hook in this position and your thumbs slightly pushing on the open handle, you can hang one tile on another, then lock the tiles together. Ho
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2. C-series Tile . 11 Start with the latch fully open. Align the C- Place the latch hook in the Push the handle towards the Ensure the hook is fully locked series tiles so the latch of one aligns with catch. Ensure sure the hook is catch. in the catch and that the safety the catch of the other. fully seated. is engaged. CAUTION Use light finger pressure when latching the tile. Do not force the lock handle. If resistance is felt as you lock the tiles, open the handle, ensure th
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12 . 2. C-series Tile Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.3 Assembly & Mounting > 2.3.2 Latch Adjustment 2.3.2 Latch Adjustment The latches on a C-series tile can be adjusted to provide optimal connection between tiles. This adjustment moves the hook closer to or farther from the edge of the adjacent tile. The adjustment screws are located under the latch handle and require a 2mm hex key. PXL System
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2. C-series Tile . 13 Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.3 Assembly & Mounting > 2.3.3 Center Mount 2.3.3 Center Mount Center Mount Detail The center mount is used for attachment of vertical braces. PXL System
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14 . 2. C-series Tile Home > 2. C-series Tile > 2.3 Assembly & Mounting > 2.3.4 L-Bracket 2.3.4 L-Bracket In addition to the Center Mount there are two M10 threaded holes in the back of each C-series tile that may be used for permanent mounting or attaching other accessories. The two threaded holes are located underneath the Center Mount. Removing the Center Mount Socket Use of the L-bracket require the removal of the center mount socket from the rear of the tile as described in t
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2. C-series Tile . 15 The L-bracket allows adjustability along the X and Y axis. To allow for Z axis adjustment the holes to which the L-bracket is attached should also be slotted as shown below: PXL System
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16 . 2. C-series Tile CAUTION Use M10-16 bolts for the threaded mounting holes on the back of the C-series tile. Longer lengths will cause damage to the tile. Resulting damage is not covered under warranty. PXL System
