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Preparation
Environmental space around the unit
Make sure that there are no heating or air conditioning ducts immediately around the SUR40
so that people don’t experience sudden temperature changes and so they can remain
comfortable in the location.
The SUR40 device requires air to circulate through its interior, so make sure that the air intake
vents and the air exhaust vents are not blocked or impeded, whether deployed horizontally or
vertically.
Lighting considerations
You should set up the proper type and level of lighting around the unit because lighting can
affect how well the unit can detect input and how well people can see images on the SUR40
screen.
NOTE
Evaluate and plan the environment lighting for your Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface
deployment.
Lighting type, intensity and direction can impact the performance of the SUR40 unit. Before
deployment, always verify lighting conditions by using the Environment Lighting Optimizer tool.
The SUR40 uses an amazing new technology called PixelSense™ to sense fingers and objects
touching the screen. This exciting capability is possible because it sees and reacts to light –
taking sixty pictures every second in a way that is similar to a movie camera or the human
eye. Those pictures are rapidly analyzed to provide the incredible interactions that are
available on SUR40.
Like anything, or anyone, that sees and reacts to light, it’s important to follow a few
guidelines to make sure that it works well. Just as you wouldn’t shine a light into a person’s
eyes, or stare at the sun without eye protection; SUR40 works best when given the similar
consideration.
Basic lighting considerations
1.
Ensure that no light sources shine directly onto, above, or across the SUR40 display.
Shining a light directly into people’s eyes makes it difficult for them to see. Similarly, light
shining directly on the SUR40 display makes it difficult for the device to see the touches
and objects placed on the screen. Avoid using direct lighting, and use caution when
diffused lights are pointed at the display. Indirect lighting should be used, as it is the best
option.
