Barco MiSTRIP Installation guide

Brand: Barco

Model: MiSTRIP

Type: Installation guide

MiSTRIP

Installation manual

R59770016/03

30/04/2009

Barco nv Media & Entertainment Division

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Phone: +32 56.36.89.70

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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

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cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference at his own expense

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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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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Safety guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Important safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Important warnings ................................................................................................................... 6
2. Installation requirements ......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Mechanical requirements. . ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Electrical requirements ............................................................................................................... 9
2.3 System requirements for the Control software . ....................................................................................10
3. Components of a MiSTRIP display.............................................................................11
3.1 About a MiSTRIP system............................................................................................................12
3.2 MiSTRIP units .......................................................................................................................14
3.3 MiSTRIP spider-out box.............................................................................................................17
3.4 MiSTRIP control box ................................................................................................................18
3.5 Power boxes.........................................................................................................................21
3.6 Digitizer ..............................................................................................................................22
3.7 Fiberlink system .....................................................................................................................23
3.8 Control software .....................................................................................................................24
4. Set up process of a MiSTRIP display ..........................................................................25
4.1 MiSTRIP possibilities................................................................................................................ 26
4.2 Set up process of a MiSTRIP display...............................................................................................33
5. MiSTRIP installation procedures ...............................................................................35
5.1 Installing the MiSTRIP units.........................................................................................................36
5.2 Installing the MiSTRIP control box..................................................................................................39
6. Principal cabling diagrams of a MiSTRIP display ...........................................................41
6.1 Default MiSTRIP cabling ............................................................................................................42
6.2 MiSTRIP cabling with spider-in and spider-out.....................................................................................43
7. Cabling of MiSTRIP control boxes .............................................................................45
7.1 Power cabling of MiSTRIP control boxes...........................................................................................46
7.2 Data cabling of MiSTRIP control boxes.............................................................................................47
8. Maintenance........................................................................................................49
8.1 Cleaning the MiSTRIP units.........................................................................................................50
8.2 Cleaning the outside of the MiSTRIP control box ..................................................................................51
A. Dimensions ..........................................................................................................53
A.1 Dimensions of the MiSTRIP units...................................................................................................54
A.2 Dimensions of a MiSTRIP spider-out box ..........................................................................................57
A.3 Dimensions of a MiSTRIP control box..............................................................................................58
A.4 Dimensions of the mounting plate of the control box...............................................................................59
B. Speciﬁcations .......................................................................................................61
B.1 MiSTRIP speciﬁcations..............................................................................................................62
B.2 Weight of individual parts of a MiSTRIP system. ...................................................................................63
C. Order info ............................................................................................................65
C.1 Spare part order info ................................................................................................................66
Index......................................................................................................................67
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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 a MiSTRIP system. Fur-

thermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the MiSTRIP parts. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety

guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the MiSTRIP system. After this chapter, addi-

tional “warnings” 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

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1. Safety

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.

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.

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.

Assembly parts are designed for intended use only in conjunction with T-20 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.

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. Barc

o 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.

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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 qualiﬁ ed 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.

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1.3 Important warnings

Important warnings:

• Maximum and minimum ambient temperature:

The maximum ambient temperature for the LED wall is 45 °C, the minimum temperature is -20 °C.

• High leakage current:

The combination of multiple MiSTRIP control boxes 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.

• Risk of electric shock / Risk of ﬁre:

To protect against risk of ﬁ re by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM two (2) MiSTRIP control boxes may be connected

in parallel. Each power source cable supplying MAXIMUM two (2) MiSTRIP control 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 MiSTRIP control box requires

200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 6 amps at 230 VAC

• Disconnect device:

When the appliance inlets of the individual MiSTRIP control boxes 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 EN 60364, the standard 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.

• MiSTRIP units can not be hot swapped:

ALWAYS disconnect the power cord from the control box before connecting or disconnecting the MiSTRIP cable string or one

of the MiSTRIP units.

• MiSTRIP units have an IP65 rating.

The MiSTRIP unit has an IP65 rating and therefore is totally protected against dust and against low pressure jets of water from all

directions.

IP-ratings are deﬁned by the IEC 60529 and this standard also explains in detail how the tests should be performed. This includes

the duration (time) which the equipment shall withstand water without damage or malfunction.

Ingress Protection (IP) rating is identiﬁed by a code that consists of the letters IP followed by two digits and an optional letter.

6 dust tight no ingress of dust; complete protection against contact

water jets Water projected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects

MiSTRIP is designed for outdoor use under a protective roof (or similar arrangement) that prevents prolonged exposure to rain.

MiSTRIP is not designed to be subjected to continuous rain, such as unprotected outdoor use. This requires a higher protection

rating.

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2. Installation requirements

2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

About this chapter

This chapter enumerates the mechanical requirements for the MiSTRIP display, the electrical requirements to power up the MiS-

TRIP display and the system requirements to run the control software efﬁciently.

Overview

• Mechanical requirements

• Electrical requirements

• System requirements for the Control software

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2. Installation requirements

2.1 Mechanical requirements

Weight

Do not underestimate the weight of a complete MiSTRIP display system. Be sure that the ﬂoor, wall or truss installation on which the

MiSTRIP display has to be installed is capable of handling ﬁve (5) times the complete load of the system. Note that one MiSTRIP

control box weights 8 kg without mounting accessories and a MiSTRIP has an average weight of 2 kg per meter. Maximum 30

meters of MiSTRIP 613 units can be driven by one control box. So, take into account a weight of 70 kg per installed control box

driving MiSTRIP 613 units.

Attachment

The rear side of the MiSTRIP is equipped with movable M6 inserts for fastening the MiSTRIP. Furthermore, the slot wherein these

inserts move accepts also hammer bolts and nuts.

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2.2 Electrical requirements

Power requirements

One MiSTRIP control box requires 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 6 amps at 230 VAC. Note that one MiSTRIP control box can drive

maximum 30 meters of MiSTRIP 613 units. Each MiSTRIP control box has a power loop-through connector. However, MAXIMUM

two (2) MiSTRIP control boxes may be connected with the same power source cable. So, one power source cable has to be provided

per two (2) control boxes. Every power source cable should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses rated 16 A / 250 VAC (15 A /

250 VAC in the USA and Canada).

Barco provides a range of power boxes, which meet the requirements of your MiSTRIP display . Contact Barco

for more information about power boxes and power requirements for your MiSTRIP display.

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 EN 60364, the standard 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.

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.

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2. Installation requirements

2.3 System requirements for the Control software

Before you begin

It is assumed you are familiar with the Windows operating system at your site.

The CD-ROM in your package contains a Windows-based installation program. You can install the software from the CD-ROM.

System requirements

Minimum speciﬁcations :

• Hardware

- PC Pentium III or equivalent, 2 GHz

- 512 Mb RAM

- Free hard disk space: 300 Mb

- XGA resolution (1024 x 768)

- Serial communication port

- Ethernet connection

• Software

- Windows 2000

, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional

Recommended speciﬁcations :

• Hardware

- PC Pentium IV or equivalent, 2.4 GHz

-1GbRAM

- 300 Mb hard disk free space

- SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) with 32 Mb video memory

- Serial communication port

- Ethernet connection

• Software

- Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista

1. It runs on Windows 2000 but when problems are discovered, Barco does not deliver any support

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3. Components of a MiSTRIP display

3. COMPONENTS OF A MISTRIP DISPLAY

About this chapter

This chapter describes the typical components and accessories, used in a MiSTRIP display, more in detail. For other, commonly

used components in Barco LED displays like power boxes, digitizer, ﬁberlink, compact link and control software, we refer to the

manual of these components for more information about use and installation.

Overview

• About a MiSTRIP system

• MiSTRIP units

• MiSTRIP spider-out box

• MiSTRIP control box

• Power boxes

• Digitizer

• Fiberlink system

• Control software

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3. Components of a MiSTRIP display

3.1 About a MiSTRIP system

System overview

The fundamental elements of a MiSTRIP display are:

• MiSTRIP units (1500 mm / 750 mm / 375 mm).

• MiSTRIP control boxes.

• MiSTRIP spider-in and spider-out boxes (optional)

• Power boxes.

• Digitizer.

• Control software (Control software).

Block diagram of a MiSTRIP display

Digitizer

Control

MiSTRIP

Power

box

Sources

MiSTRIP

controller

MiSTRIP

controller

MiSTRIP

controller

MiSTRIP

controller

Image 3-1

System block diagram with MiSTRIP cables

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Block diagram of a MiSTRIP display with spider boxes

Digitizer

Control

MiSTRIP

Power

box

Sources

MiSTRIP

controller

MiSTRIP

controller

MiSTRIP

controller

MiSTRIP

controller

Spider-out

1-to-4

Spider-out

1-to-4

Spider-out

1-to-4

Spider-out

1-to-4

Spider-in

4-to-1

Spider-in

4-to-1

Spider-in

4-to-1

Spider-in

4-to-1

Image 3-2

System block diagram with spider boxes (Available until stock exhausts)

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3. Components of a MiSTRIP display

3.2 MiSTRIP units

MiSTRIP 613 - 750 mm and its accessories are included in this manual but the products have never been

launched in the market.

Introduction MiSTRIP units

The MiSTRIP unit consist in one straight line of RGB pixels sheltered in a rectangular aluminium bar. This rugged housing has

an IP65 rating which makes the MiSTRIP suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The MiSTRIP unit is cooled by natural convection.

Therefore, no fans are required which improves the reliability. The rear side of the MiSTRIP is equipped with movable M6 inserts

for mounting the MiSTRIP. Furthermore, the slot wherein these inserts move accepts also hammer bolts and nuts.

The MiSTRIP is available in 13 mm resolution and in three different lengths:

• MiSTRIP 613 - 1500 mm → 112 LED’s.

• MiSTRIP 613 - 750 mm → 56 LED’s.

• MiSTRIP 613 - 375 mm → 28 LED’s.

Image 3-3

MiSTRIP 613 - 375 mm (R9010580B8).

Image 3-4

MiSTRIP 613 - 750 mm (R9010570B8).

Image 3-5

MiSTRIP 613 - 1500 mm (R9010565B8).

Parts location of a MiSTRIP unit

EGFDD

Image 3-6

Front and rear view of a MiSTRIP 613 - 375 mm.

A Housing made of anodized aluminium.

B Three color LED.

C Transparent cover.

D Movable M6 inserts.

E Slot for hammer bolts and nuts.

F Fixation point for MiSTRIP link cable.

G Socket for MiSTRIP link cable.

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3. Components of a MiSTRIP display

A MiSTRIP 613 - 375 mm is used In the illustration above to indicate the parts of a MiSTRIP unit. The only

difference with other MiSTRIP units is the length of the unit and the number of LED’s.

MiSTRIP spider-in cable (box)

A spider-in cable is used to connect the power/data outputs of the control box via an spider extension cable to the MiSTRIP spider-out

box.

Barco offers 2 types of spider-in cables:

• a 4-to-1. This spider-in connects 4 output ports to one single cable.

• a 2-to-1. This spider-in connects 2 output ports to one single cable.

Cables used with the MiSTRIP unit

The back of the MiSTRIP has a combined D-SUB 25 power and data connector. This connector mates with a special link cable

assembly that provides a long input cable and a short (150 mm) output cable. These meet in a moulded D-SUB 25 connector that is

ﬁxated to the MiSTRIP by means of two captive screws. The special MiSTRIP link cable is available in the three versions, designed

to match the lengths of the MiSTRIP themselves. The difference is the length of the incoming cable.

Image 3-7

MiSTRIP cable 375 mm (R9854411).

Image 3-8

MiSTRIP cable 750 mm (R9854412).

Image 3-9

MiSTRIP cable 1500 mm (R9854413).

Extension cables are also available, in 1 and 5 meter lengths. These can be used between the controller and the ﬁrst MiSTRIP

cable as well as in between MiSTRIP link cables.

Image 3-10

Extension cable of 1 meter (R9853111).

Image 3-11

Extension cable of 5 meters (R9853115).

Image 3-12

Extension cable of 10 meters (R98531165). Extension

cableof20meter(R9853362).

The last (and unused) connector in a cable run should always be ﬁtted with a cover to ensure the IP65 protection is maintained, see

image 3-13.

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Image 3-13

Cover for 12 pins connector (20 pieces: R9853031).

The circular plugs used on the MiSTRIP cables have a quarter turn locking mechanism which ensures a wa-

tertight (IP65) connection with each other or with the MiSTRIP control box.

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