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Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide

1. Description Horizontal 1 2 gain viewing angle Vertical 1 2 gain viewing angle Horizontal 1 3 gain viewing angle Vertical 1 3 gain viewing angle Horizontal 1 2 gain viewing angle Vertical 1 2 gain viewing angle Horizontal 1 5 gain viewing angle Vertical 1 5 gain viewing angle Horizontal 1 2 gain viewing angle Vertical 1 2 gain viewing angle Horizontal 1 5 gain viewing angle Vertical 1 5 gain viewing angle 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Unit Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Degrees Nom 33 10 29 10 41 10 37 10 35 3 5 27 10 45 10 41 10 3515 3515 6045 60 5 Content Considerations 29 CHAISTIE Installation Examples This section provides examples of typical MicroTiles installations The tile specifications for all examples are e Tile weight 9 2 kg 20 3 Ibs e Tile foot center 0 85 kg 1 9 lbs e Tile foot ends 0 35 kg 0 8 lbs The illustrations are not to scale 3 x 3 array The base structure for this array must be capable of supporting the weight of the first two rows of MicroTiles with a maximum acceptable deflection of 0 6 mm 0 025 The approximate weight of a Single tile is 11 kg The surface the array is anchored to requires a series of mounting holes for the M8 mounting bolts The nominal distance between these holes must be 408 mm 16
2. CHAISTIE Installation Considerations The configuration for this example could include one circuit of nine tiles and one circuit of eight tiles This example shows two loops of eight tiles A X z a 6 aki Hip hi ql Wall Outlet 120V 20A Bl Standard Power Plug Standard Power Plug Connection Example 3 240V 16A circuit This calculation determines the maximum number of tiles that you can connect to a 240V 16A circuit Y x 0 8 27 files can be connected to the circuit The configuration for this example could include three circuits of nine tiles Site requirements and the layout of power outlets may result in a different layout This example shows three loops of eight tiles Wall Outlet Wall Outlet 240V 16A 240V 16A C TO i Standard Power Plug Standard Power Plug Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 15 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Z Installation Considerations Noise considerations When designing your MicroTiles array e Measured sound pressure levels are approximately 20 higher at the rear of an array Minimizing sound reflections from the surface directly behind the tiles may be required to maintain low noise levels e Sound diminishes with distance and an individual viewer may only stand in proximity to a small portion of a display wall at once The size of the MicroTiles canvas system settings and operating
3. l A A ae ay 213 ano 50 8 17 0 B A B A B A E Ea fa rare oH 408 Outer edge paa Outer edge N B A B A B A of array O mi ng Reference par of array 13 1 2 1 16 Co o So So Ho HH HH Horizontal Hy co Lo Ng e3 bottom ES qm O ca co 0 OQ a a co edge S a of screen Front view Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 343 0 1 5875 TR A B holes correspond the RH and a LH hole on the BRKT MTG WALL 31 CHAISTIE Installation Examples A 022 2 Bracket Mounting Holes B Washer C Edge of screen Side view D Mounting bracket The Bracket Mtg Wall P N 011 103328 xx is used in the array as an assembly ASSY BRKT MTG Wall P N 000 101635 xx and it is available as a saleable item MicroTiles Mount Bracket two pack P N 000 101635 xx including 2x Bracket MTG Wall 8x M6x1x16mm large socket head capscrews and 4x M8 washers Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 32 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Examples Installations up to five tiles Local building and safety regulations must be considered when designing and installing an array that is five tiles high Follow these recommendations to prevent a tipping hazard e Add ballast to the base bolt the base to the floor attach the array to a s
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5. and the slave ECU has an active media source b Due to the different cabling methodology every tile in Diagram 2 can display either source a or b In Diagram 1 source b can only be displayed on four tiles The media source transmitted on the HSSL 2 output side of each ECU is replaced by the next active media source in the chain whereas the media source on the master ECU is transmitted in the opposite direction around the closed loop and is therefore available to every tile In this example there is more than one active media source With this configuration a disruption of the media source being displayed on the remaining tiles can occur if a tile fails If the first tile on Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 21 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Design Your Array the output side of the slave ECU fails then source b will not be available to the remaining tiles in the local set because the local media source on a slave ECU only travels in one direction around the loop on the HSSL 2 output side Four ECUs 4x6 four media sources This image illustrates a setup with four local sets of tiles and four active media sources in a closed loop Diagram 1 HSSL 2 output HSSL 1 input Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4 HSSL 1 input M represents the master ECU and a represents an active media source connected to it S represents the slave ECU and b represents an active meda
6. independent evaluation by an engineer might be required to make sure the installation adheres to local building and safety regulations Every tile in the array must be secured to a support structure or the building The base must be designed to withstand the weight of the MicroTiles array and adhere to local building and safety regulations The base structure for MicroTiles arrays can be made out of aluminum extrusion welded hollow structural tubing unistrut or wood Vertically align the display unit leveling feet so all of the mating surfaces are within the specified tolerance A wall mounted array must be capable of supporting two full rows of tiles LLG A _Q_ _ __ o o AAA A A XA aA If rear access is required the installation must provide room to remove the rear cover and remove the fans and the power supply SELL LLL q N 74 Front and side views Support structure or building structure Wall Mounting Bracket P N 001 103328 xx Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 36 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Examples Bottom view Mounting Points Surfaces 4 per tile 4 per tile MT Foot Ends MT Foot Center P N 123 105107 xx P N 123 105108 xx including shims Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 37 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Ventilation Examples Caution Failure to com
7. system information communication setup notification configuration Status e System Information e System Alerts e Temperature logs Help e Tool Tips e About MicroTiles WebUI Diagnostic monitoring Continuous diagnostic monitoring via Ethernet and RS232 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 49 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAXISTIE Bid Specification nformation Regulatory requirements Directives EC 2002 95 EC RoHS 2002 96 EC WEEE Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 2nd Edition UL 60950 1 2nd Edition IEC 60950 1 2001 2nd Edition FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A EN55022 CISPR22 Class A EN55024 CISPR24 CE EU GoST R Russia KC KCC Korea PSE Japan C Tick Australia amp New Zealand Singapore Dubai Environmental requirements Operating temperature with S300 screen 5 C to 40 C 50 F to 122 F Relative humidity with S300 screen 35 85 non condensing 50 mm 2 minimum clearance for ventilation Altitude O ft O m to 10 000 ft 3048 m Vibration motion limit 0 5G Sound pressure per tile 35dB at 25 C 77 F ambient typical MicroTiles conform to ROHS environmental standards Heat dissipation and power requirements In a typical canvas operating at maximum brightness with color and brightness matching enabled each tile dissipates approximately 239 BTUs hr and consumes 70W If every LED is set to its maximum drive level ma
8. 063 horizontally and 306 mm 12 047 vertically Use a Grades M8 bolt to fasten the wall mounting bracket to the mating surfaces Every M8 bolt in the array must be capable of withstanding a minimum 40Kgf in shear force and 20Kgf in tensile force The recommended torque for the M8 bolt is 27ft Ibs The anchor for the M8 threaded hole must be 50 8 mm x 50 8 mm 2 x 2 When a second tile is resting on the top of an anchored tile the maximum allowable deflection at the bottom edge of the second screen is 0 6 mm 0 025 When installing the anchors the mating surfaces must be e Perpendicular e Flat to the mounting surface e Within the specified tolerances of the proposed tile array When positioning the entire array in the XY plane make sure there is adequate clearance between the outer edges of the array and adjacent surfaces e The mounting brackets should only be used on vertical structures and walls with an acceptable inclination of 10 vertically towards away from mounting surface e The array front and side view show expected alignment tolerances due to variations in the MicroTiles and the brackets Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 30 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE lt A Mounting holes Horizontal top edge of screen I nstallati on Examples Lie M8 threaded hole 1 A B 37 5 A B A t Anchor 7 q KA BE Ig N 24 1 8 1167 E ES
9. 35A 132V e 50A O 262V e Duration 0 6 m sec Power connections This section describes the different methodologies available for connecting a MicroTiles array to AC power Power an array with Y cables A maximum of nine tiles can be connected together with Y power cords This limitation is defined by the safety rating of the tiles which specifies a maximum current of 1 3 amps at 100 volts and the rating of the Y power cords which is 15 amps Wall Outlet incorporated per daisy chain Start a new chain after 9 gt Wles and connect to a separate wall outlet or power bar Line Cord specific to country of origin Es Y power Cord Y cord Kit 7 Power an array with a power bar When using a power bar to power your MicroTiles array make sure the number of tiles on a circuit does not exceed the recommended safety specifications ratings and local electrical codes Before you connect your MicroTiles array to a power bar confirm the mains voltage for your region For example Japan is 100V UK Europe Korea China is 220V and Australia is 230V Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 12 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Considerations This table provides responses to common questions about powering a MicroTiles array with a power bar Question How many MicroTiles can connect to a power bar Should the power bar have special features What certification is neede
10. Considerations Screen spacing In a MicroTiles array the physical size of the space between two adjacent screens is affected by temperature and humidity Improper installation of the tiles also affects both the size and consistency of screen spacing When the MicroTiles are installed correctly the average physical distance between screens is typically 1 3 mm at 25 C 77 F ambient and 50 non condensing relative humidity with a variance of 0 3mm Use a feeler gauge to measure screen spacing accurately Support structures Arrays that are five rows or higher must have a rear support For details see Installations greater than five tiles on page 34 This table lists the materials that you can use for the base structure Material Description Strut channels Provide good support are easily fabricated have modular assembling capabilities and shipping advantages Hollow structural tubing Use of hollow structural tubing provides good support however this type of structural material requires elaborate fabrication activities and is less adaptable to modifications Aluminum extrusions Provides less support than strut channels Wooden materials Use of plywood and wood blocks are acceptable choices for temporary bases However rigidity and flatness needs to be maintained on a permanent base Back structures are the support structure to which a MicroTiles array is anchored To attach the mounting bracket to metal or wood studs use an in
11. PDU from Eaton Power Eaton Power Distribution Unit with C14 Input and 16xC13 Output Description DB000 3M C14 SWN 16 WAY C13 Cordset 3M PVC with IEC320 C14 10A Plug Receptacles 16 x IEC320 C13 each 4 way block 10A rated Control Double pole unit input switch with neon Input Rating 10A 230V AC 601 Certification CE marked to EN60950 1 gt em with varifix clip fixing brackets 16 x C13 0000 The PDU should have local safety regulatory approvals and adequate electrical current capabilities Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 13 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Considerations Connection Example 1 120V 15A circuit This calculation determines the maximum number of tiles that you can connect to a 120V 15A circuit psa TOY x03 13 tiles can be connected to the circuit The configuration for this example could include one circuit of seven tiles and one circuit of six tiles This example shows two circuits of six tiles AN In this example additional circuits are required for these tiles Wall Outlet 120V 154 oy i i Power Pl Standard CG a Power Plug Connection Example 2 120V 20A circuit This calculation determines the maximum number of tiles that you can connect to a 120V 20A circuit ua HOY x02 17 tiles can be connected to the circuit Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 14 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015
12. and to the extent relevant or applicable to your product the warranty does not cover a Problems or damage occurring during shipment in either direction b Projector lamps See Christie s separate lamp program policy c Problems or damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life or use of a lamp other than a Christie lamp supplied by Christie or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps d Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non Christie equipment such as distribution systems cameras DVD players etc or use of a product with any non Christie interface device e Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an unauthorized distributor of Christie lamps replacement parts or components including without limitation any distributor offering Christie lamps replacement parts or components through the internet confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained from Christie f Problems or damage caused by misuse improper power source accident fire flood lightening earthquake or other natural disaster g Problems or damage caused by improper installation alignment or by equipment modification if by other than Christie service personnel or a Christie authorized repair service provider h Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been designe
13. and inspected by a licensed professional mechanical engineer to ensure adequate ventilation is in place for the MicroTiles array The following items must be considered when designing the ventilated cavity e The existing building conditions including all heat loads in conjunction with the existing air handling equipment must be examined to determine the most appropriate engineered solution Should the existing mechanical equipment be unable to satisfy the necessary heat extraction from the ventilated cavity new mechanical equipment may be necessary e The configuration and the total heat load of the MicroTiles array must be evaluated by the mechanical engineer to determine the most appropriate method of heat extraction e The ventilated cavity may be designed with or without duct work as long as the maximum temperature within the ventilated cavity allows the MicroTiles array to maintain an operating temperature within the necessary range Branch ducts may be required to ensure uniform heat extraction e If sufficient make up air cannot be achieved through the design of the cavity a hard ducted air Supply may be required to ensure any trapped heat or hot pockets are ventilated e The mechanically ventilated cavity must offer unobstructed ventilation and be sized for the Support structure and duct work Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 42 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Side view A B C D E Ch
14. by the weight of the cable MicroTiles use a proprietary signal protocol so you cannot use third party display port extenders To locate the media server or video processor remotely from the display extend the DVI input Signal to the ECU To generate an overview of the cabling for your array click the Properties tab and select Show Cabling Layout This image illustrates the cabling for a 6 x 7 tile array with four ECUs gt E E u Murgin Cwe ee var y Fr t Sa IB Tus Canvas 1 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 19 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE i Design Your Array Digital Visual Interface Extenders For some MicroTiles installations a Digital Visual Interface DVI extender is required to transmit a video signal from the media source to the ECU Not all DVI extenders work properly with MicroTiles arrays and many do not support non standard resolutions Christie does not recommend or warrant a specific third party DVI extenders However these extenders have been tested successfully with MicroTiles e Extron DVI 104 e Avenview FO DVI 1000m EMIX Sample design configurations This section provides examples of typical MicroTiles installations 1 ECU 4x3 1 Media Source With this configuration there is a single master electronic control unit ECU The media source connected to the master ECU is scaled to the entire array You must configure subarray s if
15. conditions all contribute to the operating sound pressure level of a Christie MicroTiles array The noise level per tile at full brightness is 35dB at 25 C 77 F for a typical MicroTiles canvas operating at a calibrated brightness of approximately 700 800 nits Finishing trim This illustration shows the location of the trim mounting screws Left View Right View Screws are M3 flat head capscrews Length 16mm thickness of panel Material thickness should not be thinner than 1 7mm 0 0677 sheet metal The existing M3 screws on the left and right sides of the tiles can be removed and used to mount the trim Leave at least two of the M3 screws on each tile to keep the side skins secure Christie recommends using the top two screws to attach the trim to the top tile of an array For the bottom tile Christie recommends using the bottom two screws to attach the trim For the tiles in the middle of the array leave an M3 screw at the front and rear of the tiles Do not remove any screws that are not being used for attaching trim Additional M3 screws may be required for custom trim attachment Service access Each individual tile within an array can be serviced without disassembling the entire array You can service all components from the front and the fans and the power supply can be serviced from the rear Additional resources e Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx Christie MicroTiles Specification and Applicati
16. operation of your product Please see the Maintenance section for specific maintenance items as they relate to your product Failure to perform maintenance as required and in accordance with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie will void the warranty REGULATORY The product 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 product is operated in a commercial environment The product 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 the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense CAN ICES 3 A NMB 3 A 917171 AERA F LE AABAGSSS 71716 QU Bez EE NGAL AL RAAN 1 AA NA AANA ALE AS BA 22 49H Environmental The product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused This symbol X means that electrical and electronic equipment at their end of life should be disposed of separately from regular waste Please dispose of the product appropriately and according to local regulations In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used elect
17. you need to crop or repeat the media source For information about managing subarrays see the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx This image illustrates a canvas with one ECU and a closed display port loop _HSSL 2 output _ By default the media source connected to the master ECU will be scaled over the entire array Legend M represents the master ECU and a represents an active media source connected to it 1 represents the tile number and a represents the local and global media sources which are available to be displayed on the tile The red arrow represents the display port cable connected to the HSSL 1 input side of the ECU gt The yellow arrow represents the display port cable connected to the HSSL output side of the ECU The direction of the red and yellow arrows indicates the direction of the local media source connected to each ECU in the chain Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 20 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE i Design Your Array In this example the remaining tiles continue to display the media source if a tile fails This redundancy is only possible when there is one active media source in the canvas and when the display port loop is closed The direction of the red and yellow arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of the local media source however in a closed loop layout the media source connected to the master ECU is also transmi
18. 1 ECU 4x3 1 Media Source es 20 ECU placement Master Slave 21 Four ECUs 4x6 four media sources ee 22 Display FESOIULION ue ce ma ds a EA Oe ee he eee owe ee ES 22 Display Hardware kagagawa keh 3400 48 rss che Sika aci 24 Video gt DFOCESSONS 2 2235 6406558555 SEEGER AAA 24 Media servers and graphics cards a 25 PlayDACK SOMWale ea s a Se Got PO ee amp KG Mo GB a e we OSes 25 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 3 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Content Considerations ooooooooooooooooooononooo o 20 COIOF CNOICES 245266428 e4 H8e5 or AAA 26 Content resolution cu 26 SOUrRCS mat tlal 42a arar ou ee Hees AA ARS oS BG 26 Custom installations a 26 MicroTiles and interactivity AA 27 Compression technology considerations mo 27 Managing gradients and posterization e 27 Hee PAY 27 Re using source material a 27 Viewing distance a a a 27 Viewing angle sassa 68 bee BES ee 6 BARGES ESE ES e A OS EES 29 Installation Examples 6 440 406 4408 24 04002000 in OU DICO y aar haces Sete ehh AA eee re oe Oe Ee ee 30 Installations up to five tiles 2 Au 33 Installations greater than five tiles 0 0 e a 34 Wall mounted array 25 iaa a a oe a be A ada oe AO Pw eee eG 36 Ventilation Exampl
19. 4000 82 654 327 491 5500 95 761 381 571 6500 100 800 400 600 8500 80 641 320 481 9000 11 618 309 463 Maximum design limits Maximum power 110W is the maximum power of a tile with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels Operating Condition Item Specification Typical At maximum Power Consumption per Tile 70W brightness with color and i brightness matched Heat Load per Tile 239 BTUS hr Sound Pressure per Tile 35dB at 25 C 77 F ambient Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 11 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE i I nstallation Considerations Operating Condition I tem Specification Maximum At maximum Power Consumption per Tile 110W brightness with every LED at maximum drive level sacrificing color ane brightness matching Sound Pressure per Tile 45dB at 25 C 77 F ambient between tiles Heat Load per Tile 375 BTUs hr A canvas is designed to achieve color and brightness matching between tiles by adjusting the drive levels of each LED in the canvas Through this continuous process the maximum brightness and color space of a complete canvas is lower than that of an individual tile Operating a MicroTiles canvas without color and brightness matching enabled is not recommended Maximum power rating The maximum power rating of a tile is 130W Do not use this value for system power or thermal load calculations These are the inrush current values when the tiles are turned on e
20. 647 6473 x 4854 6480 x 4860 Pixel Pitch mm 1 97 1 39 1 13 0 98 0 88 0 80 0 74 0 69 0 66 0 62 0 59 0 57 0 57 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Tiles per ECU 81 0 40 5 27 0 20 3 16 2 13 5 11 6 10 1 9 0 8 1 7 4 6 8 6 2 48 tiles 8 wide x 6 high 6 0 sq m 64 5 sq ft 16 9 aspect ratio Maximum Resolution 2157 x 1213 3051 x 1716 3727 x 2102 4315 x 2427 4824 x 2713 5285 x 2972 5708 x 3210 5760 x 3240 Pixel Pitch mm 1 51 1 07 0 87 0 76 0 68 0 62 0 57 0 57 Tiles per ECU 48 0 24 0 16 0 12 0 9 6 8 0 6 9 6 0 23 CHAISTIE Display Hardware This section provides an overview of the hardware options available for displaying content on your MicroTiles array Video processors You can use video processors with subarrays to add special effects to your array This illustration Shows how to connect a video processor to an array and four ECUs Video Processor Connect DVI D cables between video processor outputs into ECU DVI D inputs When adding a video processor connect the Ethernet connection to the master ECU Multiple video processors might be required if multiple connections are required For example a Vista Spyder has eight connections an additional video processor is required if you are using more than eight ECUs Christie does not recommend or warrant a specific third party provider of video pr
21. CHRISTIE MICROTILES Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 CHXISTIE NOTICES COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS O 2015 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved All brand names and product names are trademarks registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders GENERAL Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy however in some cases changes in the products or availability could occur which may not be reflected in this document Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice Performance specifications are typical but may vary depending on conditions beyond Christie s control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified WARRANTY Products are warranted under Christie s standard limited warranty the complete details of which are available by contacting your Christie dealer or Christie In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie s standard limited warranty
22. Caption J Arrange Installation a Content a x aax a Ha Vides ber Tikes Darro am AN meters kn Hesghit meters Mag Lamas LECU 1 Marte Calibrated Enght 100 Wide Pi Number of MicroTibes wide 3 18 CHAISTIE Design Your Array Cabling and electronic control unit layout Before you construct your MicroTiles display Christie recommends that you plan the canvas design and layout first to identify the locations of the electronic control units ECU and cabling requirements The maximum distance that an ECU can be installed from a tile is 3m 9 8 ft This is the length of the display port cable If you create a larger array with multiple ECUs place the ECUs along near or at the base of the display If longer display port cables are required use a display port cable with a 10 8 Gb s bandwidth Specification Longer display port cables may not operate with MicroTiles and electromagnetic interference may degrade signal integrity Christie does not recommend or warrant a specific third party provider of longer display port cables However these cables have been successfully tested with MicroTiles e Extron 7 6 m 25 ft e DVI Gear 10 m 33 ft and 12 5 m 41 ft This cable includes a built in lock If you are using longer display port cables not supplied by Christie secure the cable to the structure or the tile frame with a 12 inch minimum service loop This prevents strain on the connector caused
23. ance on page 27 for more information Re using source material By mastering source material in the highest practical resolution files can be re used and easily compressed to different sizes for different projects Starting with lower resolutions and then up scaling instantly introduces compromises that may be entirely acceptable in some projects but a problem in others Viewing distance In general it is desirable to avoid pixilation where viewers can see individual pixels in the image and angled lines appear jagged The optimal resolution for a MicroTiles display is therefore a function of the ability of the viewer to resolve individual pixels which is affected by a person s distance to the screen and visual acuity For example a person with 20 20 vision standing 8 m 26ft away from a display cannot resolve individual pixels smaller than 1 mm In addition the resolution of the original source material should not show individual pixels in the content to a person viewing the display up close To help with this design decision MicroTiles Designer includes a convenient viewing distance calculator under the Subarrays tab in the Configuration Wizard The table below provides a general guideline for the number of tiles per ECU that would ensure either minimal or no visible pixilation of the displayed image at various viewing distances Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 27 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Co
24. d modified or approved by Christie for such use i Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil based fog machine or laser based lighting that is unrelated to the projector j For LCD projectors the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in normal use which means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a day 5 days a week k Except where the product is designed for outdoor use problems or damage caused by use of the product outdoors unless such product is protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is within the recommended ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such product Image retention on LCD flat panels m Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a product The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated The warranty also does not apply to any product sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless i Christie has an office in the country where the end user is located or ii the required international warranty fee has been paid The warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the product site location PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and proper
25. d for the power bar What cable should use to connect the tile to the power bar What are the recommended power bar manufactures Response Each socket must be able to supply enough current to a tile without exceeding power bar power rating Use this formula to verify that all of the sockets on a power bar can be used as nN Ee Lb of tiles supported on power bar where Circuit current rating CR Mains voltage MV Derating Factor DF 0 8 Max continuous tile power 110W For example in the UK the mains voltage MV is 220V The power bar is a 16 socket device with a current rating CR of 10A and certified for use in the UK Here is the formula 10A x 220V x 0 8 _ TOW 16 tiles supported Do not use a power bar with more sockets than the number of MicroTiles Do not exceed the maximum current draw for any socket on the power bar Do not connect one power bar to another Surge protection EMI filters and fuses are not required Use a power bar that is certified for use in the country where the MicroTiles are installed If required contact a relevant government authority for clarification Connect a tile to a power bar with a region specific power connector or a C13 connector The power bar should have a minimum rating of 1 3A Christie does not recommend or warrant a specific third party provider of power bars This illustration shows a C14 plug connecting to a C13 receptacle Power Distribution Unit
26. ecommends that you do not exceed 30 tiles per ECU Make sure the graphics card or video processor connected to a MicroTiles display can support the resolution of the displayed content Most graphics cards require a horizontal resolution that is divisible by four or eight Although extended display identification data EDID values are limited to 4095 pixels this may exceed the capabilities of the graphics card If the video processor can ignore the EDID values of the connected display it can generate resolutions in excess of 4095 pixels and the MicroTiles to display horizontal and vertical resolutions up to 8192 pixels Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 22 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Design Your Array A single ECU can support a 1 mm pixel pitch on 20 tiles at 60Hz To automatically calculate how many ECUs are required for your display use the calculator on the MicroTiles web site www microtiles com This table shows the maximum resolution that can be achieved with typical displays Example ECUS Oo OA N oO UU A W N BA m O 11 12 13 Displays Mpixels at 60 Hz 2 62 5 23 7 85 10 47 13 09 15 71 18 33 20 94 23 57 26 18 28 80 31 42 31 49 81 tiles 9 wide x 9 high 10 1 sq m 108 9 sq ft 4 3 aspect ratio Maximum Resolution 1868 x 1401 2642 x 1981 3236 x 2427 3737 x 2802 4178 x 3133 4577 x 3432 4944 x 3708 5285 x 3963 5606 x 4204 5909 x 4431 6197 x 4
27. ected manually or by an automated election process Front of Tile screen removed Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 46 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Bid Specification Information Each tile must is capable of displaying a maximum resolution of 720 x 540 which is its native resolution At a width of 408 mm 16 06 and a height of 306 mm 12 05 this provides sufficient pixel density equivalent to a pixel pitch of 0 57 mm for almost any practical application or viewing distance Media sources are either displayed at the native resolution of the tiles or upscaled as required to fit the physical arrangement of tiles For example at 60Hz six tiles can display source content at a native pixel pitch of 0 57 mm whereas the same content upscaled over 20 tiles would result in a displayed pixel pitch of 0 98 mm Each ECU input must conform to the DVI specification and yield a maximum bandwidth of 165Mhz with 5 of this bandwidth needed for blanking At 60Hz this is equivalent to the native resolution of six tiles When tiles are assembled adjacent to each other within a 5 angle the master ECU uses the infrared neighbor detection capabilities of each tile to create a map of the entire array In such installations every tile automatically displays the correct portion of the input source and scales it accordingly Each tile contains sensors that continuously monitor the light output and temperature of eac
28. element of surprise and visually activating something that is otherwise static Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 26 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Content Considerations MicroTiles and interactivity MicroTiles are ideal for interactive applications because the visuals respond well to the movements of viewers Compression technology considerations Many options are available for file compression Preliminary tests have led to the recommendation of outputting files in mov format using h 264 compression Comparison testing made it clear that h 264 provided the optimal solution for high quality video files flexibility in resolution and completed sizes that were manageable for playback transfer and storage Managing gradients and posterization Managing gradients is a challenge as encoding techniques that make file sizes manageable also create some visual havoc Compression can lead to posterization or color banding It is possible to limit posterization by introducing noise dither as well as increasing the number of bits per color channel Up scaling Up scaling reduces file size and possibly the burden on the playback hardware and software and can produce some very good results For projects in which the majority of viewers will view tiles no closer than 2 3 m 6 9 ft away up scaling by as much as 5096 will still produce very pleasing results See Content resolution on page 26 and Viewing dist
29. eractivity Float4 Interactive and Vertigo Systems e Touch interactivity Christie Interactivity Kit U Touch and Float4 Interactive e Mobile interactivity Txtstation never no Mounting structures and e Christie Global Services integrated solutions e Custom Display Solutions CDS Inc e RP Visuals e Taylor Group e OHM Industrial Designers e Mode Al and 10 Squared United Kingdom Content production e Christie Global Services e Show Tell e Avatar Studios e Amigo Digital Europe e Dagobert Europe Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 45 CHAISTIE Bid Specification Information This section provides information that you can use to prepare formal bid documents for the purchase of Christie MicroTiles display systems Overview A MicroTiles array is a group of tiles arranged together and interconnected with 1 or more ECUs to form a unified digital canvas Video and data is transmitted internally by way of a proprietary bi directional HSSL network capable of 5 Gbps By connecting an active media source to an ECU this source displays on the local set of tiles connected to the HSSL output of that ECU HSSL 2 In addition the media source connected to the master ECU functions as a global source and can be displayed on any tiles connected on that ECUs HSSL input side HSSL 1 In a system with multiple ECUs the master ECU performs all global control functions It is sel
30. es 6466214041440 ibrr errors 38 Convection cooling UU 39 Exhaust fan assisted cooling Au c 40 Mechanically ventilated maintenance room or closet o eee eens 41 Mechanically engineered ventilated cavity a 42 Product and Vendor List oooooooooooooooooooooooo 45 Bid Specification Information ooooooooooooooooo oo 46 OVERVIEW sm bio eth oe Aaa as ea ES ECE Seo 46 Reliability and serviceability a 47 Optical and display performance capabilities o 47 Color and brightness performance capabilities o 48 Brightness and uniformity a a 48 Consumable components Hm 48 DULG AA ate ee ao ee ee ee eR Oe ee ee See Be 48 2 TA 48 MAnUactuEMO expresas cese OR a Ae 48 On screen display and WebUI features ee xu 49 Source management NN 49 Canvas management 2ic uvctisvees hinamak a 49 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 4 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHXISTIE COMPMGUIAUON 24 26S AS dara AAA 49 eii Ganecaege eeu b eee ee Ae ano AA A A 49 Heb ereraa hanes ha eee ten kdee Xess hen AE AAN 49 Diagnostic monitoring 1 c 49 Regulatory requirements uc 50 Environmental requirements uc 50 Heat dissipation and power requirements e 50 WWarrantY esper soap raras 50 Part
31. h LED enabling the master ECU to match the brightness and color of each individual tile in the canvas automatically Under normal operation with color and brightness matching enabled all tiles in the system are matched to the lowest performing tile in the canvas The geometric alignment of the image on each tile is factory calibrated In the event that fine tuning of color brightness or geometric alignment is required this capability is provided through the WebuUl For details see the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx Reliability and serviceability e Mean Time Between Failures MTBF 550 000 hours for all major modules e Mean Time to Repair MTTR lt 15 minutes for any major serviceable component e DLP display technology is utilized for long term performance gt 100 000 hours expected life e Solid state LED illumination technology is utilized for long term performance 565 000 hours rated life e The projection system includes all solid state electrical components with the exception of cooling fans e The projection system does not contain arc lamps motorized color wheels or motorized apertures e All cooling fans employed in the system are monitored so that in the event of a single fan failure the system will remain operational and the user is alerted If a certain maximum LED temperature is attained the tile will shut down automatically Optical and display performance capabilities e DLP technology w
32. he temperature of the air around the tiles higher up in the array The MicroTiles array must be designed with an empty space behind the tiles to allow for the appropriate amount of ventilation When designing the array consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate and plan the space required for adequate ventilation For examples of successful ventilation methods see Ventilation Examples on page 38 The airflow temperature and power requirements for each MicroTiles display unit are e Mass 9 2kg 20 3Ibs e Intake Air Temperature 40 C 104 F max for S300 screens and 35 C 95 F for 5310 screens e Exhaust Requirements 70 CFM 40 C 104 F e Power Requirements Single Phase 100 240V 12 AMP Breaker e Power Consumption 110W maximum e Cooling Load 375 BTU HR maximum Christie recommends that you maintain a clean operating environment for your MicroTiles array One of the two air channels in each tile contains a heat sink which cools the LEDs The dirtier the air flowing through the heat sink the more likely some of that dirt will accumulate on the heat sink reducing its ability to cool the LEDs Over time it may be necessary to clean the heat sinks or replace the light engine You can monitor the temperatures of your MicroTiles array with the WebUl and receive warning messages by email or SNMP traps For instructions on monitoring the MicroTiles array refer to the MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 13 Chr
33. heres to local building and safety regulations Every MicroTile in the array must be secured to a support structure or the building ARRAREN Y a T sl The base must be designed to withstand the weight of the MicroTiles array and adhere to local building and safety regulations The base structure for MicroTiles arrays can be made out of aluminum extrusion welded hollow structural tubing unistrut or wood Vertically align the display unit leveling feet so all of the mating surfaces are within the specified tolerance PI III LA PISIL ISSA PILI SI SIA If rear access is required the installation must provide room to remove the rear cover and remove the fans and the power supply TT Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 34 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Examples Front and side views lt Support structure or bl building structure Mounting Bracket P N 011 103328 xx Optional adjustable leveling pads Mounting Points BI eee 4 per tile 4 per tile MT Foot Ends MT Foot Center P N 123 105107 xx P N 123 105108 xx including shims Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 35 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Examples Wall mounted array Local building and safety regulations must be considered when designing and installing an array that is greater than five tiles in height An
34. istie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 10 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Considerations Power and brightness levels For a typical Christie MicroTiles array with color and brightness matching enabled power consumption ranges from 45 to 70 watts per tile You can reduce power consumption by lowering the display brightness A maximum calibrated brightness of approximately 600 nits S300 screen 800 nits S100 screen and 400 nits S200 screen is achievable at 70 watts per tile Although you can disable brightness and color matching to achieve higher brightness and power levels it is not recommended Tile uniformity settings affect measured brightness nits When tile uniformity is enabled the brightness at the center of the tile is adjusted electronically reducing overall brightness by approximately 20 Tile uniformity is necessary with flat fields of color and whites using the high gain S100 screen This table lists minimum and maximum power consumption for the different models of MicroTiles Power W Brightness nits S100 Screen S200 Screen S300 Screen Discontinued Discontinued Minimum Calibrated 46 540 270 405 Power Maximum Calibrated 70 800 400 600 Power This table lists the color temperature and brightness levels of the different models of MicroTiles Color Temp K Percentage Max Calibrated Brightness 5100 nits 5200 nits S300 nits Discontinued Discontinued 3200 11 572 286 429
35. ith a resolution of SVGA 800 x 600 from a single 0 55 DMD utilizing three LEDs Displayed resolution is 720 x 540 e Provides a maximum calibrated brightness of 600 nits cd sq m based on pure red green and blue sources e Provides a minimum contrast ratio of 1050 full field e Includes a high performance zero offset 0 46 1 wide angle projection lens Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 47 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHEISTIE Bid Specification nformation Color and brightness performance capabilities e 115 CIE 1931 e Provides extensive color management control for accurate and adjustable color space reproduction with an onscreen interface e Includes an internal color and brightness management system that monitors all tiles in the system and automatically maintains uniformity across the entire canvas on a continuous basis Brightness and uniformity e White Uniformity Minimum 25 measured as per IEC 61947 1 2002 with no electronics correction applied e Black Uniformity Minimum 80 center to corner uniformity is calculated as follows Divide the luminance of the dimmest of the four corner points of the center nine ANSI points by the average luminance over the nine points and multiply by 100 e 13 bit color processing Consumable components MicroTiles are long lasting and reliable with no color wheel lamp or other consumable components Inputs e The single link DVI D digital input is sta
36. n requirements e A sufficiently sized unobstructed space must be left at the back of all Christie MicroTiles arrays to allow for air flow and cooling to make sure that the intake air of each tile is within the operating range of 5 40 C 41 104 F for the display unit e f the array is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required to make sure the maximum inlet temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F Consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate the required space and to plan an adequate ventilation plan on page 38 e The fans on each tile have a maximum inlet air flow of 70 CFM 33 L s Maximum cooling load is 110W 375 BTUS hr per tile when operating with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels for example without color matching The inlet air temperature cannot exceed the maximum operating temperature Caution Failure to comply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury e Temperature and humidity changes make the screen expand and contract At the maximum temperature limit of 40 C 104 F for S300 screens and 35 C 95 F for S310 screens the standard 1mm gap between screens is decreased and the screens may come into contact with adjacent screens or structures O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage Each tile within an operating array generates heat and the heat from the tiles at the bottom of the array rises increasing t
37. nd be capable of holding the MicroTiles array with a maximum allowable deflection of 0 6mm 0 025 The maximum allowable deflection is measured at the bottom edge of the screen when the current tile is anchored and the tile above it is resting on it The M8 threaded holes must be positioned relative to the edges of the anchor as illustrated in 3 x 3 array on page 30 The maximum allowable deflection measured at the bottom edge of the screen should not exceed 0 6 mm 0 025 Anchors refer to the M8 threaded mounting holes or M8 studs to which the mounting brackets are mounted It is important that the nominal distance between anchors is maintained For dimensions and tolerances see 3 x 3 array on page 30 For clearance purposes around the array positioning of the entire array in XY plane must take into consideration the relative position of the outer edges of the array to the mounting holes in order to assure clearances between the outer edges of the array and any surfaces adjacent to them if applicable The wall mounting bracket should only be used on vertical structures walls with an acceptable incline of 20 vertical towards away from mounting surface For details see 3 x 3 array on page 30 Leveling feet l Danger Failure to comply with the following results in death or serious injury e TIP LOAD If the array is two rows or higher additional hardware for tip resistance must be used Either use the rear tie points on
38. nd the Power Distribution section of the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx Optional accessories The items listed in this table are optional but in many cases may be required or recommended To order additional kits and hardware go to www microtiles com I tem Part Number Part Description Details End Foot Kit 123 105107 xx MicroTiles Foot Ends includes left right Leveling feet are recommended end feet and one grille to help level the bottom row when building on a supporting structure Order one end foot kit per array Center Feet 123 106108 xx MicroTiles Foot Center three pack Order one center foot to place includes three grilles between each column Mounting Bracket 123 107109 xx MicroTiles Mounting Bracket two pack One required for every tile that is added to rows six and above in an array Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 52 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Corporate offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 Consultant offices Italy ph 39 0 2 9902 1161 Worldwide offices Australia ph 61 0 7 3624 4888 Brazil ph 55 11 2548 4753 China Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 China Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 Eastern Europe and Russian Federation ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 France ph 33 0 1 41 21 44 04 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 India ph 91 080 6708 9999 Japan Tokyo ph 81 3 3599 7481
39. ndard on the External Control Unit ECU e Input bandwidth capability up to 165Mhz per ECU e Horizontal frequency range 1 619KHz e Vertical frequency range 1 75Hz Control e Onscreen Display OSD via remote keypad control RF e Serial control via RS 232 to master ECU e Web User Interface WebUl via Ethernet to master ECU To display the IP address on a tile press and hold the Power button on the ECU for five seconds or the Pair button on the remote Manufacturing Manufactured in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered facility Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 48 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Bid Specification nformation On screen display and WebUI features This section outlines the control functions available through the OSD and WebuUI Source management e mage Settings brightness contrast gamma e Size and Position input source properties display window e Customize EDID customize restore Canvas management e Display Mode video OSD e Layout physical mapping subarray configuration ECU priority configuration e Canvas Settings color and luminance image settings image alignment e Diagnostics and Calibration test pattern wire map HSSL info Configuration e Power e Date and Time e Ethernet MAC address IP address subnet mask default gateway DHCP e Firmware Upgrade tiles ECU e Remote Control pair unpair e Save amp Restore Factory Defaults e SNMP
40. ntent Considerations These calculations assume that the content meets the maximum resolution of 60Hz for a single link DVI i e approximately WUXGA at 60Hz Higher resolutions are supported at lower refresh rates in which case the number of tiles per ECU may be increased to achieve the desired pixel pitch However refresh rates are also an important design factor and must be balanced with resolution for the given design context These guidelines are provided for general reference only and it is the responsibility of the customer to select an appropriate number of ECU inputs for a specific application of MicroTiles Viewing Distance No Visible Pixelation Minimal Visible Pixelation Pixelation 33 increase Feet Meter Displayed Number of Displayed Number of What a pixel pitch tiles per ECU pixel pitch tiles per ECU person with mm mm 20 20 vision can perceive lt 4 lt 1 2 0 567 6 0 690 10 0 502 5 La 0 618 8 0 873 16 0 627 6 1 8 0 750 12 0 980 22 0 752 7 1 2 0 873 16 1 160 28 0 878 7 10 1 2 3 0 873 1 196 16 30 1 160 1 620 28 50 0 878 1 254 10 15 3 4 5 1 196 1 81 30 72 1 620 2 48 50 180 1 881 gt 15 gt 4 5 gt 1 81 gt 72 gt 2 48 gt 180 gt 1 881 Pixel pitch values are for reference only Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 28 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHXISTIE Viewing angle Screen Type S300 S100 Discontinued S200 Discontinued Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide
41. ocessors However these products have been used successfully with MicroTiles Vista Spyder Christie TVC Controller Dataton Watchout Jupiter Fusion 960 RGB Spectrum MediaWall 4500 display wall processor Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 24 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Display Hardware Media servers and graphics cards Large walls of tiles with demands for high resolutions require powerful CPUs and graphic cards Graphic cards take over much of the video playback from a computer s CPU and are recommended for many MicroTiles projects Driver support for uncommon resolutions can be challenging and you may have to incorporate third party software to achieve the resolutions needed for your display Playback software There are many applications that can organize schedule and distribute high quality signals to the MicroTiles Make sure the software supports your content type For additional information see Content Considerations on page 26 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 25 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Content Considerations When designing content to display on the MicroTiles keep the following information in mind Color choices Deep saturated reds greens and many blues look particularly vibrant on MicroTiles as do blends of these colors Mid toned colors look better than they will on other display technologies but do not have the stopping power of t
42. on Guide 16 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE i I nstallation Considerations e Christie MicroTiles Serial Command Reference Guide P N 020 101547 xx e Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx e Christie MicroTiles Quick Setup Guide P N 020 100331 xx e Christie MicroTiles Designer to download visit www microtiles com e Content Creation Guide to download visit www microtiles com e Technical FAQ to download visit www microtiles com Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 17 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Design Your Array This section provides information and procedures for designing and implementing a MicroTiles display MicroTiles Designer MicroTiles Designer is a free software application that helps you plan visualize and implement a MicroTiles display Download the software at www microtiles com 3 base MicroTiles Canvas i F Home i Properties 30 Draw Quality hej Chick the option button to set pour preferences for the application MicroTidesl ue le i T Ba A Ha Canvasl aa H Design lof Matera Ihem 1 Selected Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Shpa External Control Units Show Cabling Layout Show Caption Hide Christie MicroTiles Designer M a Gh Move ta Front Calibri 11 kA 4 YY Move to Back gt TAZAS ean
43. ounting brackets Each display unit in the array requires a mounting bracket to properly support the array and evenly distribute the weight Power cabling and source control remain the same as if the MicroTiles array was upright on a wall Floor installations with foot traffic With this type of installation you must install a transparent barrier above the tiles The transparent barrier must be a minimum distance of a 20 mm 0 78 above the MicroTiles array at its lowest point Make sure the barrier can be easily removed for servicing and the MicroTiles array has adequate cooling Use a wall mount bracket P N 123 107109 xx when the outer edges of the array are greater than 20 For these types of installations use overhead safety equipment such as hooks and rigging equipment to ensure safety and provide ease of installation Ceiling or angle mounting are supported and included in product certification for North America However the mounting support system and the mounting surface must be evaluated and accepted by local authorities and adhere to local standards and safety regulations Mount a bracket to each tile Make sure the air channel of the tile is up Always rotate in a clockwise rotation to position the air intake above the heat sink allowing the hot air to travel up and out of the tiles The mechanical assembly alignment features the screen and the optional mounting bracket are optimized for landscape orientation Rea
44. ply with the following could result in minor or moderate injury e A sufficiently sized unobstructed space must be left at the back of all Christie MicroTiles arrays to allow for air flow and cooling to make sure that the intake air of each tile is within the operating range of 5 40 C 41 104 F for the display unit e If the array is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required to make sure the maximum inlet temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F Consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate the required space and to plan an adequate ventilation plan on page 38 e The fans on each tile have a maximum inlet air flow of 70 CFM 33 L s Maximum cooling load is 110W 375 BTUs hr per tile when operating with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels for example without color matching The inlet air temperature cannot exceed the maximum operating temperature e Temperature and humidity changes make the screen expand and contract At the maximum temperature limit of 40 C 104 F for S300 screens and 35 C 95 F for S310 screens the standard 1mm gap between screens is decreased and the screens may come into contact with adjacent screens or structures D Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage To maximize the lifetime of a MicroTiles system it is imperative that every display unit is adequately cooled For more detailed specifications related to cooling
45. r View Portrait Mode Air Channel UP Abr Channel UP The horizontal viewing angle for the 5300 screen is wider in landscape orientation than in portrait CHAISTIE Installation Considerations Installation Type Recommendation Curved Displays e Tiles curved in a portrait orientation have a narrower horizontal viewing angle e If screen gaps need to be maintained then only a concave shape is possible curving inwards not convex e A single wall may only be curved in one direction e When mounting adjacent tiles at an angle in landscape orientation the center foot cannot be used on the bottom row Instead use two end feet and a rear mounting structure to maintain positioning of each column for consistent screen gaps If the angle of the curve between two tiles exceeds 5 the infrared IR transmitter and receiver in neighboring tiles will not detect each other Affected tiles will need to be manually mapped during initial setup so that the system is aware of their physical location in the overall canvas This is a simple one time process but may be time consuming on a large display All other functionality of the tiles including color and brightness matching occurs through the display port cabling and is independent of the IR neighbor detection scheme The mounting surface is the surface to which the back face of the mounting bracket is secured The mounting surface must be a minimum of 50 mm x 34 mm 2 x 1 3 8 a
46. re is only used for alignment of the first row every single tile above being suspended by the wall mounting bracket it must be capable of supporting two rows of tiles with the same maximum deflection For dimensions and tolerances see 3 x 3 array on page 30 MicroTiles can be serviced from the front or back Rear service is limited to the fans and the power supply All other components are only serviceable from the front For details see the Christie MicroTiles Service Manual P N 020 100332 xx A sufficiently sized unobstructed space must be left at the back of all Christie MicroTiles arrays to allow for air flow and cooling to make sure that the intake air of each tile is within the operating range of 5 40 C 41 104 F for the display unit If the array is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required to make sure the maximum inlet temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F Consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate the required space and to plan an adequate ventilation plan on page 38 The fans on each tile have a maximum inlet air flow of 70 CFM 33 L s Maximum cooling load is 110W 375 BTUs hr per tile when operating with all LEDs manually driven to the maximum levels for example without color matching The inlet air temperature cannot exceed the maximum operating temperature Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 6 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation
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48. ristie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide Make up air or ducted supply air Branch ducts Engineered ducted supply air Engineered ducted return air Ventilation equipment 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Ventilation Examples 6 Roof Ceiling MicroTiles Array NOOO SO O O OO O OOOO O AAA A S Floor 43 CHAISTIE Front view Make up air or ducted supply air Branch ducts Engineered ducted supply air Engineered ducted return air moe O W gt Ventilation equipment Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Ventilation Examples Roof Ceiling Floor 44 CHXISTIE Product and Vendor List This section provides a list of supported products and vendors who can help with your MicroTiles installation Christie does not recommend or warrant any of the listed items or firms For a current list of vendors and case studies visit www microtiles com item Description Processors servers and e Christie JumpStart a content delivery solution bundled and server hardware software to drive up to four ECUs e Mac Mini Mac Book and Mac Book Pro with a VLC media player QuickTime or iTunes e Windows based signage software Watchout C nario Omnivex Remote Media Scala Harris Nexus and CoolSign e Linux based signage software WireSpring e Video processors TVC 500 Vista Spyder and Matrox Mura Interactive solutions e Gesture int
49. ruly saturated colors Whites and weak colors produce less than optimal results Blacks output a rich deep level rarely obtained with other types of displays It is strongly recommended to integrate black areas in your design to create visual depth and optimize Saturated color contrast impact Content resolution The native resolution of a MicroTiles display is calculated by adding up the combined horizontal and vertical pixels of each tile to arrive at an aggregate number For example a digital column of 1 x 5 tiles has a native resolution of 720 x 2700 Content should be created to suit that resolution and aspect ratio Mastering at a very high resolution allows for adjustment to different shapes and arrangements and retains the integrity of fonts For a detailed overview on supported resolutions and system limitations see Display resolution on page 22 Source material If the source material provided is poor quality the finished content will also be poor Whenever possible creative work should be done using the original source material to make sure the finished product retains a very high quality Custom installations MicroTiles provide venue designers with a compelling opportunity to work beyond the dimensions of a standard display and integrate them into real world environments MicroTiles can frame shop entry areas or straddle support beams They can be the digital elements of large format print installations for marketers creating an
50. s and Accessories oooooooooooooooooonoorsoonoonoo D1 Standard components a 51 Optional accessories 7 xa Kha Howe haw eee a e 52 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 5 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Considerations This document provides information and procedures for planning and constructing a MicroTiles canvas and recommendations for integrating MicroTiles into your unique environments Consult your Christie dealer for more information Location requirements e The physical dimensions provided by MicroTiles Designer software include only the screen area Please make sure enough room is provided to accommodate the feet and mounting brackets and to secure the final row to the array Refer to the product line drawing available at www microtiles com for these dimensions O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage Use the online calculator at www microtiles com or download the Christie MicroTiles Designer software to determine the number of tiles required for your array An array can contain a maximum of 200 tiles If you require a larger display a separate group of ECUs is required for every group of 200 tiles The base structure for your MicroTiles display must be capable of supporting the weight of the array with a maximum acceptable deflection of 0 6 mm 0 025 typically up to five tiles high When the base structu
51. see Ventilation requirements on page 10 It is the customer s responsibility to design and install a suitable ventilation system that provides adequate cooling The following ventilation examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and Christie does not recommend or warrant any system in particular When designing the array consult an architect or mechanical engineer to calculate and plan the space required for adequate ventilation Example ventilation configurations include e Convection cooling on page 39 e Exhaust fan assisted cooling on page 40 e Mechanically ventilated maintenance room or closet on page 41 e Mechanically engineered ventilated cavity on page 42 Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 38 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Ventilation Examples Convection cooling To cool small MicroTiles arrays with convection cooling install make up air grilles beneath the tiles allowing cooler air to be drawn into an unobstructed ventilation cavity behind the tiles The make up air is naturally pulled upwards as the hot air rises in the cavity VA A Open ceiling E Ceiling RA SSSSSSD Micro Tiles Array Floor A Unobstructed ventilation cavity B Make up air grilles Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 39 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Ventilation Examples Exhaust fan assisted cooling Install fresh air grilles beneath the tiles and an e
52. source connected to it T represents the tile number and a D c or d represents the local and global media sources which are available to be displayed on the tile t The rod arrow represents the display port cable connected to the HSSL 1 input sido of the ECU i The yellow arrow represents the display port cable connected to the HSSL 2 output sido of the ECU The direction of the red and yellow arrows indicates the direction of the local media source connected to each ECU in the chain HSSL 2 output HSSL 2 output HSSL 1 input By default the media source connected to the master ECU is scaled over the entire array In diagram 2 a Subarray is created for each local set of tiles and the local media source is displayed In diagram 3 a subarray is created for each local set of tiles and the global media source IS displayed For more information about managing subarrays see the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx For a description of the limitations of multiple active media sources see ECU placement Master Slave on page 21 Display resolution To achieve a different resolution adjust the number of ECUs connected to the tiles The more ECUs in the system the greater your displayed resolution The maximum native resolution is 720 x 540 pixels per tile A single ECU can drive up to six tiles at a native resolution of 60Hz Although a single ECU can drive several hundred tiles Christie r
53. tandalone support structure building structure walls or ceiling e Design the base like an A frame or use large floor plates if you need to hide the base underneath carpet or other flooring material The base must be designed to withstand the weight of the MicroTiles array and adhere to local building and safety regulations The base structure for MicroTiles arrays can be made out of aluminum extrusion welded hollow structural tubing unistrut or wood Vertically align the display unit leveling feet so all of the mating Surfaces are within the specified tolerance If rear access is required the installation must provide room to remove the rear cover and remove the fans and the power supply Front and side views Top of mating surface ld lt Optional adjustable leveling pads Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 33 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Examples Bottom views cf IN E Mating Surfaces E Mounting Points 4 per tile 4 per tile MT Foot Ends MT Foot Center P N 123 105107 xx P N 123 105108 xx including shims o 0 Installations greater than five tiles lt OR Local building and safety regulations must be considered when designing Lk and installing an array that is greater than five tiles in height An Lk A independent evaluation by an engineer might be required to make sure the installation ad
54. terface plate suitable for metal or wood studs The interface plate mounting holes should align with the display unit mounting holes Use shims and spacers to compensate for an uneven surface Mounting and anchor requirements Mounting hardware is not provided When installing MicroTiles follow your local standards and Safety regulations Use the four M6 female threaded bosses on the back of each display unit for wall and ceiling installations For wall mounting a minimum thread engagement of 12 mm 0 4 and a maximum Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 7 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Considerations thread engagement of 15 mm 0 6 are recommended For ceiling mounting use M6 bolts property class 12 9 plain finish applied with 14 Nm of torque Installation Type Floor mount facing up Walls with an Incline gt 20 Off Vertical Suspended or Fly from Rigging Portrait Orientation Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 Recommendation When floor mounting MicroTiles only the tiles on the outside perimeter of the array can be serviced Rigging or scaffolding is required to service the tiles on the inside perimeter Floor installations for viewing only This type of floor installation has no protective barrier and cannot be walked on without damaging the product Attach the tiles to a support structure using the m
55. the array or bolt the leveling feet into the ground If the array is mounted to the leveling feet it is mandatory that they are fastened anytime the array is two rows or higher to prevent tipping and provide stability The leveling feet come equipped with machined points for bolting the array down but the hardware is not supplied Use M6 or 1 4 hardware and follow all local standards and safety regulations when bolting the array Typically the optional leveling feet are used when constructing an array two rows or higher to prevent tipping and to level and tilt small arrays The leveling feet come equipped with machined points that allow the array to be secured to a solid surface The fastening hardware is not supplied Christie recommends M6 or 1 4 hardware Follow all local area standards and safety regulations when securing the array For details see the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx For a safe installation follow these recommendations e Make sure the surface underneath the array is flat Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 9 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Installation Considerations e Connect the cables row by row when an array is setup near a wall When setting up an array where the back is exposed first setup the entire array and then connect the wires e Grilles are provided with both the End and Center Foot kits for installation on the front of your array Ventilatio
56. tted in the opposite direction and consequently is referred to as the global media source ECU placement Master Slave The first diagram in this image illustrates a set of five tiles connected to a master ECU and a set of four tiles connected to a slave ECU The second diagram illustrates a single tile connected to a slave ECU with an additional master ECU located directly in front of the slave ECU O 1a mese illustrations display the 2 possible ways of displaying HESL 2 oulpat fa meso for the illustration on the left 2a mese illustrations display the 3 possible ways of displaying sources for the La mese us on the left This example bs not po with the cabling pela aram 4 HSSL 2 output HSSL 7 input Legend W represents he master ECU and a represents an active media source connected to it S represents the slave ECU and Y represents an active media source connected lo it T represents the ls number and a or D represents the local and global media sources ich ara avaiable lo be displayed on the tile e ino red arrow represents Iho display port cable connected lo the HSSL 1 input side of iha ECU Pa allow arrow represents the display port cable connected lo the HSSL 2 culpul side of the ECU The direcion ol he red and yellow arca indicates he direcion of thee local mada source conneci d to each ECU in the chain In both examples the master ECU has an active media source a
57. xhaust fan at the top of the unobstructed ventilation cavity behind the tiles The grilles allow make up air to be drawn into the cavity behind the tiles as the hot air is pulled out of the cavity by the exhaust fan A contractor must determine the heat load of the array and provide a suitably sized exhaust fan ii PA L Open ceiling space O D Ceiling A MicroTiles Array Floor A Unobstructed ventilation cavity B Make up air grilles C Exhaust fan Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 40 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Ventilation Examples Mechanically ventilated maintenance room or closet The MicroTiles array is installed with a maintenance room that provides access to the back of the array The room has an exhaust fan at the top of the area behind the tiles and has wall or door grilles to provide a continuous supply of make up air A contractor must determine the heat load of the array and provide a suitably sized exhaust fan Rooms or closets with open ceiling space may not require an exhaust fan 7 A Open ceiling Ceiling MicroTiles Array we Floor A Maintenance room or closet B Wall or door make up air grilles C Exhaust fan Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 41 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Ventilation Examples Mechanically engineered ventilated cavity For large array installations the architect s design must be reviewed
58. ximum heat dissipation and power consumption per tile is 375 BTUs hr and 110W A minimum 2 50 mm space must be left at the back of all Christie MicroTiles arrays to allow for air flow and cooling Larger displays may require a 4 6 101 mm 152 mm space to make Sure that the air behind each tile is within the operating range of 5 40 C 41 104 F for S300 screens and 5 35 C 41 95 F for 5310 screens If the array is installed in an enclosed area additional cooling may be required to make sure the maximum inlet temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F for S300 screens and 35 C 95 F for S310 screens A maximum of nine tiles can be connected together with Y power cords Warranty The projection system carries a 3 year parts and labor limited warranty for all components Including illumination Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 50 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CHAISTIE Parts and Accessories Standard components The items listed in this table will be ordered with every system Item Part Number Part Description Details Display Unit 123 001102 xx MicroTiles Each display unit includes a one meter Display Unit D100 display port cable three vertical screws one power connection security clip comes installed light seal trim and two horizontal adjustment screws for fine optimization of screen gaps Screen 123 124108 xx MicroTiles Screen S300 Ordered separately from display unit or 123 128102
59. xx MicroTiles Screen 5310 External Control Unit 123 101103 xx MicroTiles ECU E100 Includes a three meter display port cable User Kit 123 103105 xx MicroTiles User Kit Includes R100 Remote Control screen removal tool cleaning cloth screen tape for sealing the corners of the array Christie MicroTiles Quick Setup Guide and User Manual with CD containing additional technical documentation Y cord Kit 123 122106 xx MicroTiles Y cord Kit One kit supports up to nine MicroTiles This kit includes nine Y cords with retention clips This kit does not include regional line cords for connecting a group of tiles to a power outlet Some regions do not accept Y cords see Regional Acceptance for Y cords section of the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx Regional line cords will be shipped separately See Line Cords for D100 and E100 section of the Christie MicroTiles User Manual P N 020 100329 xx Christie MicroTiles Specification and Application Guide 51 020 100334 06 Rev 1 02 2015 CH IS TIE Parts and Accessories O Notice Failure to comply with the following may result in property damage e Local or national regulations may not allow the use of Y cords and may require an alternative method of power distribution such as standard individual line cords for each tile or power bars This may include Japan China and Korea For details about power bars see Power an array with a power bar on page 12 a

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