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4. Installation procedures

4.1

Set up process of an FLX display

Set up process:

1.

The

fi

rst stage in the process is creating in the project in the Director toolset on the basis of a sketch of the creative concept which

you want to realize. A project exist in one or more con

fi

gurations and each con

fi

guration exist in one or more designs of FLX-NNI

Controller units. The designs can be the same or different from each other. Consult the user guide of the Director toolset for
more detailed information on how to de

fi

ne a new project.

2.

Install the FLX-60 pixels according your creative concept and realize the cabling of the FLX-60 pixels. Note that Barco offers
several FLX carriers. See installation manual of the used carrier for detailed installation instructions of the FLX-60 pixels.
In case your concept does not make use of the standard FLX-60 connector strings (16 pixels, 300 mm pitch) you can create your
own FLX-60 connector strings with the pitch that meet your requirements. Take into account that the cable lengths between the
last pixel in the string and the power system is limited. See chapters "FLX-60 Pixel", page 18 and "De

fi

ning the FLX-60 pixel

pitch", page 44.

3.

Install the FLX-HUB units and connect these with the FLX-60 pixel strings. Note that the FLX-HUB units can be installed in a
19” rack or on stage. See chapters "Mounting the 19” rack bracket on the FLX-HUB", page 57 and "Mounting the rental bracket
on the FLX-HUB", page 54. 
Up to 20 meter 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 the data output ports with the data input ports of the FLX-HUB units. Note that
the maximum allowed length of data cable is 100 meter.
When using standard UTP cat 6 network cables, make sure that the RJ45 plugs of the network cables are provided with IP66
protection shells. See chapter "Installing the RJ45 IP66 protection shells", page 58.

5.

Connect the data IN and TRU ports of the FLX-NNI Controller units with each other. The maximum allowed length is 10 meter.

6.

Provide each FLX-NNI Controller unit with power.

7.

Install the DX-700 Digitizer, apply a source and connect the data output port of the digitizer with the input port of the

fi

rst FLX-NNI

Controller unit in the system. See installation manual of the DX-700 Digitizer for detailed installation instructions.

8.

Install the FLX Power System DPR-2700 units and connect the power output sockets with the FLX-HUB units. Maximum 50
meter power cable is allowed. Take into account that one FLX Power System DPR-2700 unit can power maximum 4096 FLX-60
pixels. Use a power splitter cable if appropriate. See chapter "FLX power system DPR-2700", page 34.
Connect all FLX Power System DPR-2700 units with the power net. Make sure that the power net meets the requirements as
stated in the chapter "Electrical requirements", page 12.

9.

The FLX system is ready now. Switch on all FLX Power System DPR-2700 units, all FLX-NNI Controller units and the DX-700
Digitizer. See user guide of the Director toolset for further actions.

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Summary of Contents for FLX-60

Page 1: ...FLX 60 Installation manual R59770419 00 12 05 2010...

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: ...3 Defining the FLX 60 pixel pitch 44 4 4 Making a custom FLX 60 connector string 47 4 5 Standard clip mounted FLX 60 pixel 50 4 6 Compact clip mounted FLX 60 pixel 52 4 7 Screw mounted FLX 60 pixel 53...

Page 6: ...Table of contents 2 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 7: ...erstand and follow all safety guidelines safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the FLX 60 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: ...tribution 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...

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 60 pixels cannot be defeated Any fail...

Page 13: ...nical requirements for the FLX 60 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: ...about FLX 60 pixel support grids contact Barco FLX 60 pixel cutting dimensions You have three options to mount the FLX 60 pixel 1 Screw mount This is a simple cut out which can be handy in case you ca...

Page 15: ...62 Image 2 3 Cutting dimensions for standard clip mount Dimensions given in millimeters CAUTION Make sure when making your own support grid for the FLX 60 pixel that the support grid is pro vided wit...

Page 16: ...n 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 recommends that...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...2 Installation requirements 14 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 19: ...escribes 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...

Page 20: ...ector Toolset Local PC PSU PSU Indoor Outdoor Control center Power center Creative display Max 256 pixels Max 2048 pixels 1 2 3 4 5 Image 3 1 Legend 1 HDMI cable with latches Maximum cable length of 1...

Page 21: ...length of 50 meter between PSU DPR 2700 and FLX HUB 4 FLX HUB output extension cable Maximum 20 meter extension cable between FLX HUB and connector string with FLX 60 5 FLX 60 Connector string Strings...

Page 22: ...cable Barco offers a FLX 60 connector string with 16 connections at 300 mm pitch Barco offers also the components and tools to make a customized FLX 60 connector string by yourself The FLX 60 connecto...

Page 23: ...e 3 7 FLX 60 Amphenol Female connector R9899542B10 10 pack Image 3 8 FLX 60 Bench tool R9899571 When creating your own customized FLX 60 Connector string take into account that maximum 256 FLX 60 pixe...

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 60 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 60 pixel string with this output port of the FLX HUB Yellow There is an connection with an FLX 60 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 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 33...

Page 38: ...e power output port to the last FLX 60 pixel in 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 60 pixels i...

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: ...ellow green Cross sectional of 1 wire minimum 3 mm 12AWG Operating temp 30 C 60 C Storage temp rating 40 C 85 C Storage humidity 0 95 Minimum temp rating 105 C Minimum voltage rating 600V UV resistant...

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: ...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 45: ...g FLX system with FLX 60 pixels Defining the FLX 60 pixel pitch Making a custom FLX 60 connector string Standard clip mounted FLX 60 pixel Compact clip mounted FLX 60 pixel Screw mounted FLX 60 pixel...

Page 46: ...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 the data output ports...

Page 47: ...e next FLX NNI Controller Up to 10 meter 3 FLX Data cable with IP66 protection shells RJ45 Connection with FLX HUB input port Up to 100 meter Standard UTP network cable Cat 6 can be used if equipped w...

Page 48: ...mber of FLX 60 pixels per output port of the FLX HUB are 1 The cable pixel pitch This is the length of the cable between two sockets for FLX 60 pixels 2 The total length of power cables used between t...

Page 49: ...8 0 9 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Pitch meter Pixels 5 15 25 35 Power extension cables meter 45 55 65 75 Image 4 2 This chart shows the correlation between pixels cabl...

Page 50: ...8 0 9 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Pitch meter Pixels 5 15 25 35 Power extension cables meter 45 55 65 75 Image 4 3 This chart shows the correlation between pixels cabl...

Page 51: ...ions where the FLX 60 pixel has to be attached Use the FLX 60 Bench tool or Hand tool Note The required force to punch the hole in the cable is approximately 1250 Newton Caution Punched conductors sho...

Page 52: ...Image 4 7 6 Repeat from step 2 until all FLX 60 Crimp pierce connectors are installed 7 Install an FLX Amphenol Male connector with rectangular insert reference 6 at one side of the connector string...

Page 53: ...ation to verify that continuity has been made to each conductor and that there is no short circuit between conductors Cable punching and connector termination needs to be completed in a dry controlled...

Page 54: ...no pull the pixel socket of the connector string through the mounting hole and connect the FLX 60 pixel with the connector string 2 Compress the three clips of the FLX 60 pixel and approach the mounti...

Page 55: ...4 Installation procedures Reverse this procedure to remove the FLX 60 pixel R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 51...

Page 56: ...FLX 60 pixel with the connector string now or wait until the FLX 60 pixel is mounted If no pull the pixel socket of the connector string through the mounting hole and connect the FLX 60 pixel with the...

Page 57: ...er pixel How to install the FLX 60 pixel with screws 1 Place the FLX 60 pixel against the rear side of the mounting plate Make sure that the mounting holes of the FLX 60 pixel matches the holes of the...

Page 58: ...e 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 wit...

Page 59: ...4 Installation procedures 4 Secure the rigging clamp by fastening the bolt reference 3 image 4 14 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 55...

Page 60: ...s 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 Use...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...a standard UTP network cable 1 Align the 7 parts as illustrated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Image 4 17 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 63: ...4 Installation procedures Image 4 21 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 59...

Page 64: ...4 Installation procedures 60 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 65: ...contains some maintenance information about the FLX 60 pixel and the FLX HUB which can be performed by the persons who do the installation Overview Cleaning the FLX 60 pixel Cleaning the FLX HUB Repl...

Page 66: ...l 1 Plug the FLX 60 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 60 p...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...wings with the most important dimensions of the FLX components Overview Dimensions of the FLX 60 pixel Dimensions of the FLX NNI Controller Dimensions of the FLX HUB Dimensions of the FLX HUB fixed br...

Page 70: ...A Dimensions A 1 Dimensions of the FLX 60 pixel Dimensions 44 1 61 64 8 80 53 61 64 M4 3x Image A 1 Dimensions given in millimeters 66 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 71: ...imensions A 2 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 2 Dimensions given in millimeters R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 72: ...A Dimensions A 3 Dimensions of the FLX HUB Dimensions 215 17 80 5 14 8 109 36 35 85 24 Image A 3 Dimensions given in millimeters 68 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 73: ...A Dimensions A 4 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 4 Dimensions given in millimeters R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 69...

Page 74: ...A Dimensions A 5 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 5 Dimensions given in millimeters 70 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 75: ...B Specifications B SPECIFICATIONS Overview FLX specifications Weight of individual parts of an FLX system R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 71...

Page 76: ...t 60 mm inl socket LED type 3 in 1 SMD Light Output 35 lumens calibrated 45 lumens uncalibrated max number of pixels on 1 cable 256 Pixel mount clip in 1 5 mm sheet metal or 3 M4 bolts Protection rati...

Page 77: ...FLX 60 pixel incl socket and 300 mm cable 280 g FLX 60 pixel excluding socket 195 g FLX HUB 1 5 kg FLX NNI Controller 3 7 kg FLX Power Chassis DPR 2700 without rectifiers 15 kg FLX Power Rectifier DP...

Page 78: ...B Specifications 74 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

Page 79: ...C Order info C ORDER INFO About this chapter This chapter contains the order numbers of all available FLX parts Overview Order info list R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010 75...

Page 80: ...on cable 5m Bag of 1 R9856120 FLX HUB output extension cable 10 meter Bag of 1 R9856130 FLX HUB output extension cable 20 meter Bag of 1 R9899496B16 FLX HUB output and FLX 60 string end protection cov...

Page 81: ...this 24 H HUBs 28 Info 28 Patterns 28 Power off 28 Power on 28 I Info 25 Install 41 42 58 Process 42 RJ45 shells 58 L LCD contrast 25 Link Errors 26 Local patterns 24 M Maintenance 61 Menu 22 Menu fun...

Page 82: ...Index System overview 16 T This controller 24 U User interface 22 W Weight 73 Parts 73 78 R59770419 FLX 60 12 05 2010...

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