Barco MiPIX Rental Structure Installation guide

Brand: Barco

Model: MiPIX Rental Structure

Type: Installation guide

MiPIX Rental Structure

Installation manual

R5976842/01

01/09/2005

Barco nv Events

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aan 5, B-8520 Kuurne

Phone: +32 56.36.89.70

Fax: +32 56.36.88.24

E-mail:

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Changes

Barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied war-

ranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the

program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information in this

publication; these changes are incorporated in new editions of this publication.

Guarantee and Compensation

Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On rece

ipt, the purchaser

must immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport, as well as for material and manufacturing faults Barco

must be informed immediately in writing of any complaints.

The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning,

at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement

at its own discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a

reduction in the purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in particular those relating to compensation for direct or

indirect damage, and also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other services provided by Barco, being a component

of the system or independent service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be attributed to the absence of properties

guaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco.

If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goo

ds delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly,

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 electroni

c 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.

Trademarks

Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trade

marks, 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 as advertising for

the products or their manufactures.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC Statement)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may

cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference.

Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Safety.................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Safety guidelines...................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Important Warnings ................................................................................................................... 5

2. System Overview.................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Introduction . ........................................................................................................................... 7

3. Components of a MiPIX rental structure ........................................................................ 9

3.1 MiPIX rental structure ................................................................................................................. 9

3.2 MiPIX-20 blocks......................................................................................................................10

3.3 MiPIX Control unit....................................................................................................................10

3.4 MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit ......................................................................................................10

3.5 MiPIX rental structure flight case .................................................................................................... 11

3.6 Truss bracket.........................................................................................................................12

4. Mounting MiPIX-20 blocks........................................................................................13

4.1 The mounting panel . .. ...............................................................................................................13

4.2 The MiPIX-20 block .................................................................................................................. 13

4.3 Configuration scheme................................................................................................................14

4.4 Removing the mounting panel . . . ....................................................................................................14

4.5 Attach MiPIX-20 blocks to the mounting panel. .....................................................................................16

4.6 Mounting the control unit. . ...........................................................................................................19

5. Set up procedures..................................................................................................23

5.1 Handle MiPIX rental flight case......................................................................................................23

5.2 Mounting the MiPIX truss brackets .. ................................................................................................25

5.3 Attach and secure MiPIX rental structures next to each other......................................................................28

5.4 Attach and secure MiPIX rental structures one below the other....................................................................35

5.5 Disassembling the display ...........................................................................................................38

5.6 Mounting an optional cover plate ....................................................................................................39

5.7 Floor mounting of a MiPIX rental display ............................................................................................40

5.7.1 Assembling the feet ...........................................................................................................40

5.7.2 Mounting the feet .. . ...........................................................................................................41

5.7.3 Build up a floor mounted display..............................................................................................43

5.8 Cabling of the MiPIX rental wall ..................................................................................................... 45

5.9 Using the MiPIX prime-cable extension kit..........................................................................................46

5.10 Using the MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit........................................................................................... 47

6. Maintenance.........................................................................................................49

6.1 Lubrication of the distance arms. ....................................................................................................49

6.2 Cleaning of the plexiglass............................................................................................................49

A. Dimensions ..........................................................................................................51

A.1 MiPIX rental structure dimensions...................................................................................................51

A.2 Cover plate ...........................................................................................................................51

A.3 MiPIX-20 dimensions ................................................................................................................ 52

A.4 MiPIX control unit dimensions .......................................................................................................53

A.5 MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit dimensions.........................................................................................53

A.6 MiPIX rental flight case...............................................................................................................54

A.7 MiPIX truss brackets ................................................................................................................. 55

B. Specifications .......................................................................................................57

B.1 MiPIX rental structure................................................................................................................57

B.2 MiPIX-20 specifications ..............................................................................................................58

B.3 MiPIX control unit specifications.....................................................................................................58

B.4 MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit specifications.......................................................................................59

B.5 MiPIX rental flight case...............................................................................................................59

C. Order info ............................................................................................................61

C.1 MiPIX rental structure................................................................................................................61

C.2 MiPIX-20 blocks...................................................................................................................... 61

C.3 MiPIX Control unit....................................................................................................................62

C.4 MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit ......................................................................................................62

C.5 MiPIX rental flight case...............................................................................................................63

C.6 MiPIX truss bracket ..................................................................................................................63

D. Creativity packs.....................................................................................................65

D.1 Creativity packs with Dome..........................................................................................................65

D.2 Creativity packs with Cube 1x1...................................................................................................... 66

D.3 Creativity packs with Cube 2x2...................................................................................................... 67

D.4 Creativity packs with Cube 3x3...................................................................................................... 69

D.5 Creativity packs with Tube, mounting as 6x1 . ......................................................................................71

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D.6 Creativity packs with Tube, mounting as 1x6 . ......................................................................................74

D.7 Creative front plates..................................................................................................................78

D.8 Creativity packs, order info...........................................................................................................80

Index......................................................................................................................83

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1. Safety

1. SAFETY

Overview

• Safety guidelines

• Important Safety Instructions

• Important Warnings

1.1 Safety guidelines

Personal protection

Image 1-1

Warning

Image 1-2

Suspended loads

Image 1-3

Hard hat

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Mind your fingers

Be aware of suspended loads, wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of personal injury. Mind your fingers while working with heavy

loads.

Installation personnel

This installation must be performed by authorized and qualified technical personnel only.

Accredited safe

ty 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 par

ts are designed for intended use only in conjunction with Barco LED walls.

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. Barco 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

capabil

ity 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 n

o 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.

• IMPORTANT, plug holder clamps must be locked firmly on all controller units and power boxes to prevent the possible ingress

of fluids or solid particles. Replace damaged clamps immediately.

• Do NOT submerge fully or partly in water or other liquids.

• 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 qualified 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 caut

ion during lifting/moving

or transporting to avoid damage by possible tipping.

• Do not make use of the MiPIX rental structures to climb on the MiPIX display.

• Do not place a ladder against the MiPIX display to access the MiPIX blocks or for other purpose

• Do not carry the MiPIX rental structure by the grid plate or positioning plate.

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1. Safety

1.3 Important Warnings

Important Warnings:

• Risk of electric shock:

Image 1-5

Risk of electrical shock

Risk of electric shock. Do not open. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable

parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead within a triangle is intende

d to tell the user that parts inside this product may cause a risk

of electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and/or servicing instructions are

included in the technical documentation for this equipm

ent.

• Maximum ambient temperature:

The maximum recommended ambient temperature for the LED wall is 40 °C, the minimum temperature is -20 °C.

• High leakage current:

The combination of multiple tiles 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.

• Risk of personnel injury:

Secure all tiles in the rack. As a supplementary safeguard, and in order to protect against the risk of personnel injury, each tile

should be attached to the rack by a safety cable.

• 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:

Power cables and connectors have been designed with special properties for outdoor use, and resistance against ingress of

water. Use only the factory recommended power cables and connectors. Using other cables and connectors may result in risk

of electric shock and risk of fire.

To protect against risk of fire by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM 3 structures in one column may be connected electrical

in parallel. Each source cable supplying a column of MAXIMUM 3 structures should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses

rated16A/250V.

• Disconnect device:

When the appliance inlets of the individual t

iles 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 currents loops due to voltage differences in the neutral conductor. The total electrical

installation should be protected by an a

ppropriate rated disconnect switch, circuit breakers and Ground Fault Current Inter-

rupters. 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.

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1. Safety

• 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 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 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.

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2. System Overview

2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Overview

• Introduction

2.1 Introduction

The fundamental elements

• MiPIX rental structure

•MiPIX-20blocks

• MiPIX rental structure truss

• Power box

• MiPIX control unit(s)

• Digitizer

• Control software

Block diagram of the MiPIX rental display system

Sources Digitizer

Control

Power

distribution

unit

RS232

Tile 1

MiPIX-wall

MiPIX

Controller

Tile 2

MiPIX

Controller

Tile 3

MiPIX

Controller

Image 2-1

MiPIX rental display block diagram

Each tile must contain at least one control unit which can drive 128 pixels bocks. The maximum number of controllers per tile is 4.

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3. Components of a MiPIX rental structure

3. COMPONENTS OF A MIPIX RENTAL STRUCTURE

3.1 MiPIX rental structure

Introduction

The MiPIX rental structure provides the flexibility to build MiPIX based LED display configurations in the format of your choice.

One structure holds depending on the configuration scheme several MiPIX-20 blocks. Structures lock together both vertically and

horizontally. A curved set up from -15° until +15° is easily possible.

Image 3-1

CAUTION: Only suspension of the wall is possible. No floor stacking allowed.

CAUTION: Always use t

he MiPIX rental truss system to suspend the structure. It is not allowed to turn in eye

bolts somewhere else in the structure to suspend MiPIX wall.

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3. Components of a MiPIX rental structure

CAUTION: Never use the grid plate or positioning plate to carry the MiPIX rental structure.

3.2 MiPIX-20 blocks

Introduction

The MiPIX-20 block is a modular intelligent LED pixel block, which measures only 41 by 41 millimeters. Its small size and shape

allow for it to be used to create intelligent lighting effects on large-scale backdrops of any form, shape or size, while also offering

the possibility of full video content on 3D logos or other free-form shapes. The MiPIX blocks further facilitate the construction of

large-scale backdrops by the fact that they can be spaced apart at various distances, making the pixel block a cost effective medium

for ultra-large applications.

Image 3-2

3.3 MiPIX Control unit

Introduction

The MiPIX control unit has a built-in re-sync unit which receives data from the digitizer or from the previous control unit and reads

out the necessary information for that branch of MiPIX blocks connected with the control unit. After re-clocking the incoming data,

the signal is transmitted to the next control unit.

The MiPIX control unit contains four output ports. Each output port can be connected with a chain of MiPIX blocks, using flat cables.

Maximum 128 pixels can be driven per output port. S

o, using the MiPIX-20 blocks which contains 4 pixels per block, a chain of

maximum 32 MiPIX-20 blocks can be connected to one output port of the MiPIX control unit. As a result, one MiPIX control unit can

drive maximum 128 MiPIX-20 blocks.

The MiPIX control unit needs to be powered up with 230VAC. A power split cable can be used to split off the power of the power

source cable. The MiPIX-20 blocks, connected with the MiPIX control unit, are provided with power (low voltage) coming from the

control unit via the flat cables.

Image 3-3

3.4 MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit

Purpose

In some applications the MiPIX control units stand more than five (5) meter from each other. To ensure that, in such a case, a good

data signal is offered to the next control unit the use of the MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit is required. This way, distances up to

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3. Components of a MiPIX rental structure

twenty (20) meter between MiPIX control units can be bridged over. One MiPIX stand alone re-sync unit can bridge a distances of

five (5) meter. Maximum three (3) MiPIX stand alone re-sync units are allowed between two (2) MiPIX control units.

3.5 MiPIX rental structure flight case

Purpose

The MiPIX rental flight case holds up to 4 rental structures. These structures can be mounted with MiPIX-20 blocks and necessary

MiPIX controllers (maximum 4). Even the protection cover can still be in place while the tile is hold in the fight case. The tiles are

hold into position by a wooden top plate. The floor of the flight case wagon is equipped with 8 tile sockets, so the rental frames can

easily be placed upon the wagon and secured for transport. The four castor wheels and the handles make the MiPIX rental structure

flight case easy to handle.

Image 3-4

MiPIX rental structure flight case

The dimensions of the MiPIX rental structure flight case are optimal for maximum utilization of the floor area of a truck. The top side

of the flight case cover has four stacking dishes which a

llow to stack the flight cases.

1100

11001100

Image 3-5

Dimensions of optimal stored flight cases (top view)

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2370

Image 3-6

Maximum stacking

WARNING: Maximum stack two (2) flight cases high. Never higher.

3.6 Truss bracket

Purpose

To suspend the MiPIX rental structures, the top structures must each be fitted with a pair of truss brackets.

Image 3-7

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4. Mounting MiPIX-20 blocks

4. MOUNTING MIPIX-20 BLOCKS

Overview

• The mounting panel

• The MiPIX-20 block

• Configuration scheme

• Removing the mounting panel

• Attach MiPIX-20 blocks to the mounting panel

• Mounting the control unit

4.1 The mounting panel

Introduction

This mounting panel is a standard frame for MiPIX-20 blocks and contains 441 mounting positions (21 x 21). This panel can be

completely filled up or it can be filled up with blocks followed by a gap. That means that one MiPIX-20 block is mounted, one is left

out, etc. When used with a gap of one, the protection plate must be mounted to hold the pixels blocks on its

place.

The housing of the MiPIX-20 block is provided with snap-fits for fast and easy attachment to the mounting panel. A flat spring connect

the internal grounding of the pixel block with the mounting panel as soon as the pixel block snaps in.

34 mm

Image 4-1

4.2 The MiPIX-20 block

Overview

Each MiPIX-20 block contains 4 pixels. This block can be mounted in the mounting panel in 2 orientations, 0° and 180°. The back

side has one input connector and one output con

nector and a flat spring to ground the pixel block.

IN OUT

0º 90º 180º 270º

Image 4-2

The output of one pixel block has to be connected with the input of the next block in the string. The maximum allowed length of the

interconnection flat cable is 100 mm.

A maximum of 32 block may be connected in one string.

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4. Mounting MiPIX-20 blocks

4.3 Configuration scheme

Configuration scheme with a gap of one block

When filling up the MiPIX rental structure with MiPIX-20 blocks and one pixel block gap between each block, there are 121 MiPIX-20

blocks needed. These 121 pixels blocks can be driven by one control unit.

The following configuration is factory proposed and is also available in the LED wall configuration software (front view).

MiPIX

controller

Image 4-3

Factory proposed configuration scheme

A Chain of MiPIX-20 blocks

B Input (connection with controller) of the chain.

C Pixel block representation with a certain orientation.

D Output port number of the MiPIX control unit to which this chain is connected.

Other configurations with one pixel block gap, custo

m designed can be mounted on the support grid. To control the MiPIX wall, this

custom configuration must be first created in the LED wall configuration software.

Configuration scheme with no gap

When completely filling up the MiPIX rental structure with MiPIX-20 blocks, there are 441 MiPIX-20 blocks needed. These 441 pixels

blocks must be driven by four control units.

The customer is supposed to design an own conf

iguration. This configuration should be loaded in the LED wall configuration soft-

ware.

When the structure is fully filled up with MiPIX-20 blocks, the protection plate and cover plate cannot be used.

4.4 Removing the mounting panel

What has to be done ?

For an easy way of working while attaching and cabling the MiPIX-20 blocks, the mounting panel has to be disassembled from the

rental structure.

Necessary tools

• Philips screwdriver

• Wrench 8mm

How to disassemble the mounting panel ?

1. Loosen the 6 quarter turn screws (3 on the left and 3 on the right side) holding the protection plate to the mounting panel. (im-

age 4-4)

2. Turn out the 8 front screws hold

ing the protection plate on its place.

3. Take off the protection plate.

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4. Remove the both screws (one on each support) on the top side of the mounting panel and the 4 screws (2 on each support).

(image 4-5)

5. Take off the mounting panel.

Image 4-4

Remove protection plate

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4. Mounting MiPIX-20 blocks

Image 4-5

Remove mounting plate

4.5 Attach MiPIX-20 blocks to the mounting panel

What has to be done ?

The MiPIX-20 blocks has to be inserted in the mounting panel and connected with each other according a supported configuration

scheme. For more information on physical positions of pixel blocks, in relation to each other, and electrical connections, see "Con-

figuration scheme", page 14.

For a configuration scheme with one pixel block gap, there is only one method to snap blocks into the mounting panel. Snap first

the MiPIX-20 blocks into the mounting panel and then plug in the inter-block cable between the MiPIX-20 blocks.

For a configuration scheme without gap, there are two methods of installing MiPIX-20 blocks. The first method is to snap the MiPIX-20

blocks into the mounting plate first and then plug in the inter-block cable between the MiPIX-20 blocks. The second method is the

other way around. First connect the inter-block cable with the MiPIX-20 blocks and then snap in the MiPIX-20 blocks.

When connecting the inter-block cable with the pixel block, be sure that the flat spring on the rear of the pixel block remains acces-

sible. Plugging in the flat cables as illustrated below will help to accomplish that.

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