PLANAR
SYSTEMS,
INC.
Document No: 021-0165-00
Rev. B
Product Specification
Model No LC15.ANN.1000-XX
Page 7 of 13
Reliability and Life
Monitor Reliability
Demonstrated MTTF testing in progress
Backlight Reliability and Life
CCF lamps; 40,000 hour rated life @ 25°C
CCF lamp life is defined as time to 50% of initial brightness
Backlight end-of-life for this LC15 product is defined as 475 nits center luminance at 25°C
Typical values indicated for luminance and uniformity are indicative of typical steady state values
measured at initial use at 25°C after warm-up to steady state. Actual luminance and uniformity values
are directly dependent on the environmental usage profile. Repeated cold temperature start-up can cause
accelerated aging of the backlight lamps resulting in reduced luminance and uniformity.
Extended High Temperatures and Solar Loading
Extended operation at the upper temperature extreme or in conjunction with extended direct solar
loading can cause permanent mura or localized pixel non-uniformity effects. Other side effects could
include latent image and flicker. These effects are not covered under Planar warranty. Please consult
Planar for further guidance on system design to effectively manage environments requiring extended
high temperatures or direct sun-loading. Cooling kit and CEG vandal glass options can effectively
address these issues.
