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MicroTiles

Specifications

Learn about the product specifications. Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Physical specifications

Value

Display unit

Dimensions (W x H x D)

408 mm x 306 mm x 260 mm
(16.06 in x 12.05 in x 10.24 in)

Screen size (diagonal)

510 mm (20 in)

Weight with screen

9.2 kg (20.3 lbs)

Weight without screen

8.0 kb (18.7 lbs)

Tile resolution (native)

720 x 540

Pixel pitch

0.567 mm x 0.567 mm

ECU

Dimensions (W x H x D)

259 mm x 50 mm x 191 mm
(10.20 in x 1.97 in x 7.52 in)

Weight

1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)

Power requirements

Learn the power requirements for MicroTiles.

Display unit

Value

Input rating

100-240 Vac, 1.3 - 0.54 A, 50/60 Hz.
Maximum nine MicroTiles on a single circuit (10 A total)

Power consumption per tile

70 W (typical)

Heat load per tile

239 BTUs/hr (typical)
375 BTUs/hr (maximum)

 

Christie MicroTiles Installation and Setup Guide

39

020-100329-15 Rev. 1 (05-2018)

Copyright 

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 2018 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary of Contents for MicroTiles

Page 1: ...Installation and Setup Guide 020 100329 15 Christie MicroTiles ...

Page 2: ...n a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been designed modified or approved by Christie for such use i Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil based fog machine or laser based lighting that is unrelated to the projector j For LCD projectors the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in normal...

Page 3: ...4 Sample ordering quantities for a 9x9 array 14 Installation and Setup 16 Installation guidelines 16 Cable and ECU layout and design 16 Required tools and hardware 16 Installing the MicroTiles canvas 18 Applying the light seal trim 18 Mounting the leveling feet to the base structure Optional 18 Assembling the first row of tiles 19 Adding additional rows of tiles 22 Unpacking the screens 23 Install...

Page 4: ...s in the array 34 Configuring the IP address of the ECU 34 Manually adding tiles to the canvas 34 Viewing the array as a wire map 35 Creating a custom video resolution 36 Setting the date and time 36 Switching the display mode 36 Powering all tiles on or off through the WebUI 37 Saving tile and ECU settings 37 Restoring tile and ECU settings 37 Restoring factory defaults 37 MicroTiles Specificatio...

Page 5: ...be connected together into an array of any size or configuration Custom electronics allow the array to be completely self configuring without any external hardware The video signal to be displayed is fed into the array through an External Control Unit ECU This signal is buffered and converted into a high speed five Gbps serial stream and relayed to every tile in the array Each tile captures a port...

Page 6: ...ng the local set of tiles connected to its local source output HSSL 2 Open Closed Loop An open loop canvas terminates with the last tile in the canvas which is not connected back to the first ECU In a closed loop canvas the last tile in the canvas is connected back to the first ECU There are no unused Display Port connections in a closed loop canvas Product documentation For installation setup and...

Page 7: ...r outlet or use it with extension cords Do not remove the product enclosure Only Christie qualified technicians are authorized to service the product Electrical Hazard Risk of electric shock Do not remove the product enclosure Only Christie qualified technicians are authorized to service the product General hazard Electric shock hazard To avoid personal injury disconnect all power sources before p...

Page 8: ...roduct to prevent overheating Christie products must be installed and serviced by Christie qualified technicians Notice If not avoided the following could result in property damage Always handle the screen from its sides Do not touch the inside of the screen Remove all jewelry before handling the screen Do not over tighten hardware Do not use power tools to install the hardware Excessive force or ...

Page 9: ... local or national regulations An alternative method of power distribution may be required This may include Japan China Korea and others System overview MicroTiles consist of several subsystems including the mechanical housing screen and Fresnel lens light engine Front End Formatter Board FEFB IR sensor internal Low Voltage Power Supply LVPS and cooling system An array of MicroTiles requires at le...

Page 10: ...igned to display high quality images under a wide range of viewing angles and high ambient lighting conditions The screen has a matte non glare front surface that reduces specular reflections from adjacent light sources and maintains the contrast and luminance uniformity of the displayed image The screen is designed to display a sharp image formed close to the screen edge to allow for image blendi...

Page 11: ...CUs act as slave ECUs Multiple master ECUs can occur when an array is powered up with more than one ECU attached On start up all ECUs assume they are the master ECU and begin the self organization process When two ECUs encounter each other one of the ECUs is chosen to be the master ECU If immediately prior to the last power down one of the two ECUs had been acting as the master ECU and the other a...

Page 12: ...stment screws for fine optimization of screen gaps Screen 123 124108 XX or 123 128102 XX MicroTiles Screen S300 MicroTiles Screen S310 Ordered separately from display unit External Control Unit 123 101103 XX 123 129103 XX MicroTiles ECU E100 Includes a three meter display port cable User Kit 123 103105 XX MicroTiles User Kit Includes screen removal tool cleaning cloth screen tape for sealing the c...

Page 13: ...0 and the ECU E100 for the regions listed in the table This list is subject to change and is for reference only For all other regions consult with local authorities Locally approved line cords must be supplied for the tile and ECU Country C13 line cords for D100 C5 line cords for E100 Inlet Receptacle for D100 Receptacle for E100 North America 108 383105 XX 108 384106 XX European Union 108 390103 ...

Page 14: ...tion Qty Calculation notes 123 001102 XX MicroTiles Display Unit D100 81 123 124108 XX MicroTiles Screen S300 81 One per display unit 123 101103 XX MicroTiles ECU E100 3 The number of ECUs is a design choice and affects the maximum content resolution of the display For help in determining the number of ECUs access the online calculator at www microtiles com 123 103105 XX MicroTiles User Kit 1 One ...

Page 15: ...regions where the Y cord is not accepted the quantity of line cords required is one per display unit 108 384106 XX C5 Line Cord for ECUs 3 One per ECU Product overview Christie MicroTiles Installation and Setup Guide 15 020 100329 15 Rev 1 05 2018 Copyright 2018 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 16: ...ns until the canvas construction is complete Cable and ECU layout and design Before an array is constructed it is important to plan the design layout of the canvas to make sure that ECU placement and the cabling layout supports the overall canvas design objectives MicroTiles offers considerable flexibility in terms of the number of media sources that can be displayed and the overall resolution For...

Page 17: ...H Y Power Cord I ECU J Grille with Hardware used in conjunction with End and Center Leveling Feet optional K Security Clip for Power Cord Connection to Tile L Retention Clip for Y Power Cord Connections Not shown Display Unit tile without screen Straight edge not provided 5mm hex key not provided Light seal trim Line cords for Display Units Line cords for ECU Installation and Setup Christie MicroT...

Page 18: ...n the tiles in the array It is typically used for applications where there is lighting in the space behind the tiles If required apply the light seal trim around the back of the outside perimeter of the tile before adding it to the array Mounting the leveling feet to the base structure Optional The leveling feet are used when constructing an array two rows or higher to bolt the array down to preve...

Page 19: ...the array Assembling the first row of tiles When installing an array without leveling feet ensure the surface is flat Do not install vertical screws in the bottom row of installations without leveling feet It is advised that when an array is set up near a wall to connect the cables row by row When setting up an array where the back is exposed first setup the entire array and then connect the wires...

Page 20: ...letely tighten the screws at this point to allow for adjustments Do not use power tools to tighten the vertical screws Do not use the vertical screws as anchors to hang the array 5 Assemble the next tile in the array to a center leveling foot only 6 Using the assembly tool hand tighten the two vertical screws to attach the tile to the center foot To allow for adjustments do not completely tighten ...

Page 21: ... added to the first row 16 Once the first row is assembled place a straight edge onto the interface pads circled in the image below along the top of each tile to ensure the row is flat If needed adjust the vertical screws if mounted to leveling feet and the horizontal adjustment screws Poor alignment of the first row limits the size of the array that can be built 17 Lock the latch B from one displ...

Page 22: ...ow and repeat step 4 for every tile added to the second row 6 Once the second row is in place use the assembly tool to completely tighten the vertical screws Failure to properly tighten the vertical screws and horizontal adjustment screws causes the tiles to be misaligned 7 It is recommended that horizontal adjustment screws be installed on all other rows when assembling an array higher than three...

Page 23: ...screen back into the box 6 With two hands grasp the sides of the frame and lift the frame and screen together out of the box 7 If the work surface is hard for example a table top have another person close the lid of the box and place the screen on the lid Otherwise place the screen on the work surface 8 Remove the remaining two foam corners 9 Put on clean gloves 10 Place one hand lightly on the sc...

Page 24: ...en removal tool towards the screen using moderate pressure no more than five lbs 2 27 kg 5 Close the handle on the screen removal tool to apply suction 6 Carefully lift the screen from the work surface 7 Pull the screen tether out from the top of the tile housing and hook it into the locking latch on the screen The tether ensures the screen does not fall if subjected to excessive force or vibratio...

Page 25: ... the back of the tiles Either port is acceptable on both the ECU and the tile unless connecting multiple ECUs When using multiple ECUs HSSL 1 is the local source input and HSSL 2 is the local source output 2 Daisy chain the cable from one tile to the next and plug the last one back into the ECU It is not necessary to make a complete loop however communication to the entire array will not be lost i...

Page 26: ...required space and to plan an adequate ventilation plan For detailed information on ventilation requirements see the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx Connecting sources A MicroTiles array requires an ECU to allow the user to display an image using a source connected through a DVI D cable The ECU acts as the controller and ensures the supplied video signal i...

Page 27: ... available through this port and is used as the primary human interface for remote PC based control of a MicroTiles installation There are two methods of connecting through this port Direct Cable The PC must be assigned a static IP Address 192 168 0 x where x is any integer 2 through 254 at the factory the IP of the ECU will be 192 168 0 1 Router or Switch Press and hold the Power button to displa...

Page 28: ...may be prohibited due to local or national regulations An alternative method of power distribution may be required This may include Japan China Korea and others For regions that accept Y power cords a Y Cord Kit can be ordered For regions that do not accept Y power cords an alternate solution is required For details see the Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide P N 020 100334 xx ...

Page 29: ...ay Unit Kit P N 123 001102 xx must be installed Insert the end of the clip into the two machined holes on the two posts If connecting the 90 connection to the tile ensure the clip locks from the left side If using the standard connector ensure the clip locks from the right side Installation and Setup Christie MicroTiles Installation and Setup Guide 29 020 100329 15 Rev 1 05 2018 Copyright 2018 Chr...

Page 30: ...the ECU into an outlet or power bar 2 Connect the power cable to the AC receptacle at the lower left corner on the rear of the tiles and to a proper AC power source outlet It is recommended that a power bar with an in line power switch be used to simplify switching the array ON and OFF 3 Daisy chain the Y power cords into each tile in the array 4 Apply electrical tape or tie wraps or use the Y pow...

Page 31: ...ens on page 24 3 Replace the lens guard and dust cap 4 Loosen the three vertical screws from each tile in the top row using the assembly tool 5 Unlock all the latches from the top row 6 Remove each of the tiles from the top row 7 Repeat steps 2 6 for all remaining rows 8 If the horizontal adjustment screws were used in building the array make sure they are removed 9 If necessary remove the bottom ...

Page 32: ...owing browsers Mozilla Firefox Safari Microsoft Internet Explorer or Google Chrome Adobe Flash Player Plug In version 10 0 or higher Automatically configure the array Array configuration is required to organize the display and to ensure each tile knows its physical arrangement within the array MicroTiles are equipped with neighbor detection circuitry When power is applied to the array the ECU uses...

Page 33: ...ttom left tile in the subarray You must select tiles in a diagonal configuration opposite corners to configure a subarray 6 When the subarray region has been selected click Add All the subarrays saved on the master ECU are shown in the table Automatically adding a subarray Allow the system to automatically group the tiles into a subarray Creating an automatic subarray erases all existing subarrays...

Page 34: ... ECU has the highest priority 5 Click Apply Configuring the IP address of the ECU Manually update the IP address of an ECU 1 Select Configuration Ethernet 2 Select the ECU 3 To manually enter an IP address for the ECU disable DHCP and type the IP Address 4 Click Apply Manually adding tiles to the canvas When configuring a canvas that includes a group of tiles not physically connected you must add ...

Page 35: ...e tile to the center of the main grid 6 To bring up the properties of each tile click Info Use the tile system information screen to see the number of each tile Viewing the array as a wire map Display the wiring of the ECU and tiles as text Use the wire map to verify the cabling between the ECU and the tiles and to diagnose issues with the array 1 Select Canvas Management Diagnostics and Calibrati...

Page 36: ...mum value Default value Horizontal Size Adjust the horizontal size of the display 64 4088 1920 Vertical Size Adjust the vertical size of the display 64 4095 1200 Frame Rate Adjust the frame rate of the display 1 75 60 6 Click Apply Setting the date and time Ensure the date and time match your location 1 Select Configuration Date and Time The date displayed in the MicroTiles System Date and Time fi...

Page 37: ...e file and navigate to a storage location The settings are saved as a mct file All settings for the tiles or ECUs are included in the saved files Restoring tile and ECU settings Restore settings backed up from another tile or ECU 1 Select Configuration Save Restore Save Restore Settings 2 For ECUs select the settings to be restored Only the selected settings are restored All tile settings are rest...

Page 38: ...onal Restore the ECU and tile settings from a backup on page 37 Configuring the array Christie MicroTiles Installation and Setup Guide 38 020 100329 15 Rev 1 05 2018 Copyright 2018 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 39: ...ution native 720 x 540 Pixel pitch 0 567 mm x 0 567 mm ECU Dimensions W x H x D 259 mm x 50 mm x 191 mm 10 20 in x 1 97 in x 7 52 in Weight 1 6 kg 3 5 lbs Power requirements Learn the power requirements for MicroTiles Display unit Value Input rating 100 240 Vac 1 3 0 54 A 50 60 Hz Maximum nine MicroTiles on a single circuit 10 A total Power consumption per tile 70 W typical Heat load per tile 239 ...

Page 40: ...s to the latest regulations and standards related to product safety environmental requirements and electromagnetic compatibility EMC Safety CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 ANSI UL 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements IEC 60950 1 IEC EN 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements EN 60950 1 IEC 62471 2006 First Edition Electro magnetic...

Page 41: ...cals REACH and the applicable official amendment s EU Directive 2012 19 EU on waste and electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and the applicable official amendment s China Ministry of Information Industry along with 7 other Government Agencies Order No 32 01 2016 on the control of pollution caused by electronic information products hazardous substances concentration limits GB T 26572 2011 and t...

Page 42: ...lic of South Africa ph 27 0 11 510 0094 Korea Seoul ph 82 2 702 1601 Japan Tokyo ph 81 3 3599 7481 India ph 91 080 6708 9999 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 France ph 33 0 1 41 21 44 04 Russian Federation and Eastern Europe ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 China Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 China Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 Brazil ph 55 11 2548 4753 Australia ph 61 0 7 3624 4888 Worldwide offices Italy ph 39 0 2 9902 1...

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