LCD Enclosure For Digital Signage Hardware Protection

Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 9:54 am

Fitting dynamic advertising systems outside calls for the electronics to be protected, this is accomplished using digital signage enclosures, these are important for a worthwhile undertaking.

Let us look at the electronic signage equipment first to comprehend what is essential in such a project.

Media Player.
This is the hardware that accommodates all the marketing material on some sort of internal memory, this can be possibly a solid state solution (which are a little more pricey – but worth it), or using a memory card to keep the content on. These gadgets are no bigger than a satellite box and are ordinarily controlled by a remote control, so that you can monitor and modify how the ads are shown.

Also in this player is the software, this is what makes them one of a kind, is the way they can divide the flat screen to have numerous zones on one screen, advertising different goods.

Updating media.
Then you have to consider how the images will be rejuvenated with new material, this is one of the main stumbling blocks, as the memory card device involves an individual to go to every location and refresh the content manually, this can be laborious as well as time consuming and you can bet that some of the digital advertising will be still operating the old ads.

The solid state equipment can be modified using the web, from either a WiFi or hard wired connection, making updating dynamic advertising content material a breeze and saving time and money in labour costs.

Usually for inside uses such as in bars and places to eat the advertising player is either fitted directly to the rear of the filter or in a area close by, but if the appliance is going to be used outdoor on a wired solution the media player needs to have cables to the site this is why some solutions are fitted on external walls with the player indoors using a weather proof TV.

LCD TV.
These are particularly developed for commercial use, with more sturdy components than a conventional TV used in our homes, as these commercial screens are typically running 24×7 and commonly with a life span of 50,000 hours.

One of the main dissimilarities is these monitors when compared to a domestic TV is that they can be mounted in a portrait place and using the media player and remote controls the image is presented in the portrait position, this cannot be created appropriately with any aesthetically pleasing display on a domestic TV as there would be far too much black area on the screen.

So what if you spot is in the midst of an out of doors court in a shopping local mall?
Well this is where a digital signage enclosure is utilized, as an LCD enclosure will defend the marketing equipment from the weather and any potential vandalism. The digital signage enclosure has enough internal room to accommodate the flat panel tv screen and the media player can either be fitted on the back of the TV or on the internal mounting frame for the monitor, providing a compact solution.

These metal LCD enclosures are strong and offer excellent security from vandals, with thick viewing windows and security locks.

Over the past 20 years the author has developed a range of outdoor digital signage protective enclosures and founded LCD Enclosure Global who are the leading manufacturer of LCD monitor enclosures, they also offer anti vandal LCD enclosures that provides all the protection and security needed for outdoor use.

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