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FLX-24

Installation manual

R59770420/00
21/12/2009

Summary of Contents for FLX-24

Page 1: ...FLX 24 Installation manual R59770420 00 21 12 2009...

Page 2: ...70 USA Phone 1 916 859 2500 Fax 1 916 859 2515 E mail folsomsales barco com Visit us at the web www barco com Barco nv Media Entertainment Division Noordlaan 5 B 8520 Kuurne Phone 32 56 36 82 11 Fax 3...

Page 3: ...logy 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 wa...

Page 4: ...anual may be trademarks registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve as comments or examples and are not to be understood...

Page 5: ...view cabling FLX system with FLX 24 pixels 45 4 3 Mounting the FLX 24 pixel in its socket 46 4 4 Mounting the rental bracket on the FLX HUB 47 4 5 Mounting the fixed bracket on the FLX HUB 49 4 6 Moun...

Page 6: ...Table of contents 2 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 7: ...erstand and follow all safety guidelines safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the FLX 24 After this chapter additional warnings and cautions are given depending...

Page 8: ...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 manufactur...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...lation 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 loc...

Page 11: ...pment where both of following paragraphs apply Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restriction applied to the location and about...

Page 12: ...t damage 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 FLX 24 pixels cannot be defeated Any fail...

Page 13: ...nical requirements for the FLX 24 pixel the electrical requirements to power up the FLX creative LED display and the system requirements to run the control software efficiently Overview Mechanical req...

Page 14: ...ly 1 The first solution is using a support plate with a keyhole cutout of the top side of the FLX 24 pixel Note that the top side of the FLX 24 pixel has a lid which can be used to orient all pixels e...

Page 15: ...ectrician in conformance to local codes Hardware wire sizes and conduit types must comply with local codes To protect operating personnel the National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA recomme...

Page 16: ...nt 2 GHz 512 Mb RAM Free hard disk space 300 Mb XGA resolution 1024 x 768 Serial communication port Ethernet connection Software Windows 20001 Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional Recommended sp...

Page 17: ...and locate all the different components more in detail Note that some FLX components have dedicated manuals to where this chapter will refer to for more detailed infor mation Overview System overview...

Page 18: ...rector Toolset Local PC Indoor Outdoor Control center Power center Creative display Max 256 pixels Max 2048 pixels 1 2 4 3 6 PSU 5 Image 3 1 Legend 1 HDMI cable with latches Maximum cable length of 10...

Page 19: ...to 4 5 FLX 24 converter cable and optional FLX HUB output extension cable Maximum 20 meter extension cable between FLX HUB and connector string with FLX 24 6 FLX 24 Connector string Strings can be in...

Page 20: ...has an IP66 rating Image 3 2 Parts location of the FLX 24 Pixel 3 1 2 5 4 6 Image 3 3 1 Lens in front of three color LED 2 Orientation notch 3 Left Right alignment marking 4 Spare opening to remove pi...

Page 21: ...can no longer be guaranteed Note that Teflon spray is applied to the O ring to ensure a good sealing without risk of degeneration of the O ring Do not let an FLX 24 pixel socket unused Always install...

Page 22: ...xxx Image 3 8 Standard FLX S50 strip R9899556B16 16 pieces Image 3 9 Standard FLX S25 strip R9899555B16 16 pieces CAUTION The last unused output plug in the connector string must be sealed with a prot...

Page 23: ...3 Components of an FLX display system Image 3 10 FLX 24 data extension cable R9899552 1 piece of 2 meter R9899561 1 piece of 5 meter R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009 19...

Page 24: ...further processed and sent via the eight data output ports to the FLX HUB units Furthermore the re sync unit reinforces the incoming data stream and redirects the stream to the data output ports TRU T...

Page 25: ...the FLX HUB units Barco offers FLX data cables with RJ45 plugs which are equipped with IP66 protection shells The FLX data cables are not included because the length of these cables vary from applica...

Page 26: ...ieve information such as Address Board serial number Controller serial number Software versions Number of FLX HUB units Number of pixels Pixel type Number of lines Line length Update status Navigation...

Page 27: ...ows the current contrast value The contrast can be adjusted between 0 and 255 in steps of 1 or 10 Select Full to set the contrast immediately to 255 and select Nill to set the contrast to 0 BARCO FLX...

Page 28: ...e This controller White local patterns Cycling Pixel on off Pixel off on Address 12 Back The last item in the list is Back which can be used to go to the previous menu Note that the Patterns menu does...

Page 29: ...rd and the horizontal and vertical resolution of the incoming data stream IN from the digitizer Press the select button to go to the next page Continue Info page 2 Barco FLX This controller Info 2 3 V...

Page 30: ...the default configuration Note that the default pixel string configuration will overrule the active pixel string configuration which was set by the Director toolset Only a restore action or a power of...

Page 31: ...settings option has to be activated within 5 minutes after the power is switched on of the new FLX NNI Controller Otherwise the new FLX NNI Controller will overwrite the stored settings on all connect...

Page 32: ...of inactivity BARCO FLX HUBs Info HUB OUT 1 Info S N 123456789 Versions Software 01 00 0 Backup 01 00 0 Firmware 01 00 0 Backup 01 00 0 Pixel type FLX 24 Pixels 256 128 128 64 64 64 64 4 This menu di...

Page 33: ...NC will remain HUB update init This message appears when initializing the software update process for all FLX HUB units connected with the FLX NNI Controller unit HUB update retry This message appears...

Page 34: ...FLX HUB units contains a backup of the settings address gamma curve board serial number etc of the connected FLX NNI Controller unit Only the first detected FLX HUB first used output of the FLX NNI C...

Page 35: ...ckup software The normal software is corrupt This situation may occur after an unsuccessful interrupted software update with the Director toolset Note that the FLX HUB remains full operational Update...

Page 36: ...cted on this output port of the FLX HUB Connect an FLX 24 pixel string with this output port of the FLX HUB Yellow There is an connection with an FLX 24 pixel string detected on this output port of th...

Page 37: ...3 Components of an FLX display system FRONT VIEW Connector Pin BACK VIEW Signal GND 3 0V 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Image 3 24 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009 33...

Page 38: ...n the connector string is limited Otherwise the voltage drop over the power cables will be too high and because of this disabling the last FLX 24 pixels in the string Image 3 25 FLX Power Chassis DPR...

Page 39: ...nts as described below may be used to connect the FLX HUB with the FLX Power System DPR 2700 or other Barco approved power system for FLX Barco offers also an FLX power splitter cable which has four o...

Page 40: ...urface wires 16 wires black numbers 1 16 printed in white 1 wire yellow green Cross sectional of 1 wire 3 mm 12AWG Operating temp 30 C 60 C Storage temp 40 C 85 C Storage humidity 0 95 UV resistant Ye...

Page 41: ...te 12AWG 8 54V FUSE No 1 9 black 12AWG 9 0V rail 10 white 12AWG 10 54V FUSE No 5 11 black 12AWG 11 0V rail 12 white 12AWG 12 54V FUSE No 7 13 black 12AWG 13 0V rail 14 N C 14 spare 15 black 12AWG 15 0...

Page 42: ...3 11 13 4 54V FUSE No 4 J2 2 10 12 18 5 0V rail J2 1 3 11 13 6 54V FUSE No 2 J1 2 10 12 18 7 0V rail J1 1 3 11 13 8 54V FUSE No 1 J1 4 6 8 16 9 0V rail J1 5 7 9 15 10 54V FUSE No 5 J3 4 6 8 16 11 0V...

Page 43: ...generation LED products such as the NX 4 tiles are supported via the NNI interface on the system s NNI Output Module Image processing and LED wall configuration and control functions are adjusted from...

Page 44: ...supported via the NNI interface on the system s NNI Output Module Image processing and LED wall configuration and control functions are adjusted from Barco s Director toolset The Director toolset sof...

Page 45: ...e used to control and configure the digitizer as well as the Barco LED wall via a PC e g Director toolset Minimum required software version 1 06 Image 3 35 Control software Director toolset CAUTION Re...

Page 46: ...3 Components of an FLX display system 42 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 47: ...isplay Overview Set up process of an FLX display Overview cabling FLX system with FLX 24 pixels Mounting the FLX 24 pixel in its socket Mounting the rental bracket on the FLX HUB Mounting the fixed br...

Page 48: ...eter FLX HUB output extension cables can be used to connect the pixel strings with the input ports of the FLX HUB units See chapter FLX HUB page 30 4 Install the FLX NNI Controller units and connect t...

Page 49: ...FLX Power Cable Up to 50 meter 5 FLX Power Splitter Cable From 1 to 4 6 FLX HUB output extension cable Up to 20 meter till FLX 24 converter cable 7 FLX 24 converter cable Required between each FLX HUB...

Page 50: ...ther side with dots reference 4 These markings can be used for a quick alignment of the pixel on in the socket 3 4 2 1 Image 4 2 3 Press the FLX 24 pixel in its socket To remove the pixel just pull it...

Page 51: ...he FLX HUB 1 Place the rental bracket into position as illustrated and fasten with four screws Use a PH1 Phillips screwdriver the fasten the screws reference 1 Make sure that each screw is provided wi...

Page 52: ...4 Installation procedures 4 Secure the rigging clamp by fastening the bolt reference 3 image 4 4 48 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 53: ...ss steel DIN7985 Four single coil spring washers D3 1 D6 2 DIN127B How to install the fixed bracket on the FLX HUB 1 Place the fixed bracket into position as illustrated and fasten with four screws Us...

Page 54: ...l spring washers D3 1 D6 2 DIN127B How to mount the 19 rack bracket on the FLX HUB 1 Place the 19 rack bracket upon the two FLX HUB units as illustrated Fasten each FLX HUB with four screws reference...

Page 55: ...n a standard UTP network cable 1 Align the 7 parts as illustrated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Image 4 7 2 Slide part 1 and 3 over the RJ45 connector 3 Place the sealing rubber part 2 over the cable between part 1 a...

Page 56: ...4 Installation procedures Image 4 11 52 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 57: ...contains some maintenance information about the FLX 24 pixel and the FLX HUB which can be performed by the persons who do the installation Overview Cleaning the FLX 24 pixel Cleaning the FLX HUB Repl...

Page 58: ...l 1 Plug the FLX 24 pixel s on the connector string to seal off the power data socket of the pixel This is necessary to protect the electronic parts inside the unit 2 Clean the outside of the FLX 24 p...

Page 59: ...FLX power cable with the FLX HUB This is necessary to protect the electronic parts inside the unit 2 Connect the FLX data cable which has IP66 protection shells with the data input port RJ45 of the FL...

Page 60: ...is switched on of the new FLX NNI Controller Otherwise the new FLX NNI Controller will overwrite the stored settings on all connected FLX HUB units with its settings This will make the pixel string co...

Page 61: ...sions of the FLX components Overview Dimensions of the FLX 24 pixel Dimensions of the FLX 24 adapter cable Dimensions of the FLX S Strips Dimensions of the FLX NNI Controller Dimensions of the FLX HUB...

Page 62: ...A Dimensions A 1 Dimensions of the FLX 24 pixel Dimensions 5 13 9 15 4 16 4 10 7 6 4 19 23 03 24 Image A 1 Dimensions given in millimeters 58 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 63: ...A Dimensions A 2 Dimensions of the FLX 24 adapter cable Dimensions FLX 24 adapter cable Image A 2 Dimensions given in millimeters R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009 59...

Page 64: ...ps Dimensions FLX S25 Strip 312 5 31 x 25 775 312 5 799 25 30 31 7 Image A 3 Dimensions given in millimeters Dimensions FLX S50 Strip 15 x 50 750 50 312 5 312 5 799 30 31 7 Image A 4 Dimensions given...

Page 65: ...imensions A 4 Dimensions of the FLX NNI Controller Dimensions 465 360 160 483 435 420 76 2 217 1 132 4 211 5 215 1 57 4 39 35 5 10 Image A 5 Dimensions given in millimeters R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 66: ...A Dimensions A 5 Dimensions of the FLX HUB Dimensions 215 17 80 5 14 8 109 36 35 85 24 Image A 6 Dimensions given in millimeters 62 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 67: ...A Dimensions A 6 Dimensions of the FLX HUB fixed bracket Dimensions 45 10 5 2x 6 5 4x 250 277 295 44 69 5 87 5 Image A 7 Dimensions given in millimeters R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009 63...

Page 68: ...A Dimensions A 7 Dimensions of the FLX Power Chassis DPR 2700 Dimensions 435 4 465 2 349 4 482 6 340 3 266 43 3 26 8 332 1 Image A 8 Dimensions given in millimeters 64 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 69: ...B Specifications B SPECIFICATIONS Overview FLX 24 specifications Weight of individual parts of an FLX system R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009 65...

Page 70: ...onnectable 64 pixels 130 mm pitch interconnectable Diameter 24 mm Height 31 mm inl socket LED type 3 in 1 Full Color SMD Light Output 11 lumens max number of pixels on 1 cable 256 Pixel mount External...

Page 71: ...f individual parts FLX 24 pixel incl socket and 130 mm cable 30 g FLX HUB 1 5 kg FLX NNI Controller 3 7 kg FLX Power Chassis DPR 2700 without rectifiers 15 kg FLX Power Rectifier DPR 2700 2 kg FLX Pow...

Page 72: ...B Specifications 68 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

Page 73: ...C Order info C ORDER INFO About this chapter This chapter contains the order numbers of all available FLX parts Overview Order info list R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009 69...

Page 74: ...t extension cable 20 meter Bag of 1 R9863020 FLX HUB rental bracket quick mount 2 pieces R9863030 FLX HUB fixed install bracket 4 pieces R9899431 FLX Power Chassis DPR 2700 Up to 16kW dual output With...

Page 75: ...60 Dimensions 60 G Gamma 23 Gamma this 24 H HUBs 28 Info 28 Patterns 28 Power off 28 Power on 28 I Info 25 Install 43 44 51 Process 44 RJ45 shells 51 L LCD contrast 25 Link Errors 26 Local patterns 2...

Page 76: ...Index T This controller 24 U User interface 22 W Weight 67 Parts 67 72 R59770420 FLX 24 21 12 2009...

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