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ILite 6/8/10/12 display Service manual R5976865/02 14/12/2007...
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The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.
Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while servicing an ILite 6/8/10/12 dis- play on-site. Furthermore, it included several cautions to prevent damage to the ILite 6/8/10/12 tile. Ensure you understand and follow all the safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before performing any servicing on the ILite 6/8/10/12 display.
No other parts than Barco parts are allowed. • Both hands must be free for servicing ILite 6/8/10/12 tiles in a LED-wall. Therefore the use of a ladder to access a tile is forbidden. Only the use of a scaffold or a Z-lift is allowed.
2. General 2. GENERAL Every reference to ILite (or ILite 6/8/10/12) in this manual includes also the derived products like XP, BK, MD and LD. About this chapter This chapter gives an overview of all the parts inside an ILite tile. Furthermore, a list with the part numbers and service kits is given.
ILite power support plate ILite power unit ILite fan ILite cover ILite re-sync unit A small DIMM-PC is plugged into a socket on the controller. This DIMM-PC is not visible in the above illustra- tion. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
2. General Spare parts and service kits Common spare parts for all ILite tiles The fan, the power unit, the re-sync unit and the handles are for all ILite 6/8/10/12 tiles the same. Discription Art. no. Fan + power support plate...
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LED wall. Furthermore, you will find the procedure to start up the power unit manually. With this procedure you can check the good working condition of the power unit. Overview • ILite tile diagnostic • Power unit diagnostic R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
The power unit of the ILite tile is not started or the resync-unit is malfunctioning. Re-sync unit receives data from the left but no power. Re-sync unit receives data from the right but no power. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
5. Unplug the power cord from the power unit. 6. Remove the jumper link from connector J10. Caution: Never install an ILite tile permanently with a jumper link on connector J10. 7. Reinstall the ILite cover. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
In this chapter you will find several troubleshooting check lists each time based on a certain phenomenon of the ILite display or tile. For every situation a solution is given. Always start with the first row of the troubleshooting check list and continue with the next row until the problem is solved. Contact Barco in case the problem remains after Overview •...
Check if the power cord of the Fiberlink Transmitter is connected with the power source. Wrong digitizer settings in Ensure the “Output selection” of the digitizer is set to : “Barco LED Wall”. XLite toolset. Ensure that “Start system LED-wall” is set to : “ON”.
Check the power cable between the last active and the first inactive tile is not damaged. If so replace the power cable. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Try to update the software of the ILite tile using but no content appears on the tile. the XLite toolset. If the problem remains replace the ILite tile and send it back to factory for repair. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
4. Troubleshooting Fan fail Troubleshooting check list Situation Solution OSD message displayed repeatedly: Check if the fan is connected with the power unit. Be sure that the fan is not blocked. Replace the malfunction fan. FAIL R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
About this chapter This chapter contains all the necessary procedures to disassemble the ILite 6/8/10/12 tile. Each procedure describes, with detailed step by step actions and illustrations, how to remove a certain part of the ILite tile. Each procedure start with an enumeration of tools required to remove this part.
Be careful with the board to board connectors between the re-sync unit and the controller unit underneath. The data cables connected with the re-sync unit may stay connected while removing the re-sync unit to per- form a hot swap of the ILite tile. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
How to remove the cover ? 1. Release the six screws (P) of the ILite cover (L), one in each corner and one under each handle. Image 5-2 2. Remove the cover from the rest of the tile (L). R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
7 mm nut driver. How to remove the handle of the cover ? 1. Release the four screws (P) which attach the handle (N) to the cover (L). Image 5-3 2. Remove the handle (N). R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Image 5-4 2. Remove the power assembly out of the ILite tile. Caution: Be careful with the board to board connectors between the power unit and the controller unit underneath. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Caution: Be careful with the board to board connectors between the power unit and the controller unit underneath. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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You will need it when you reinstall the power unit. This lock washer ensures a good grounding between the power unit and the rest of the tile. 3. Remove the power unit from the power support plate. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
2. Release the four screws (T) which attach the fan (K) to the power support plate (I). Use a Phillips screwdriver type H2. Image 5-9 3. Remove the fan (K) from the power support plate (I). R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
1. Release the six screws (P) which attach the controller unit (H) to the module base plate (F). Image 5-10 2. Remove the controller unit (H) from the module base plate (F). Caution: Be careful with the board to board connectors between the controller unit and the LED drivers underneath. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
How to remove the DIMM-PC from the controller unit ? 1. Gently pull open the latches at the side of the DIMM-PC socket until the DIMM-PC jumps up. Image 5-11 2. Remove the DIMM-PC out of the socket. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Mark the original position of the LED driver in the module base plate with a unique sign and place the same sign upon the LED driver. This will prevent an accidental swap of LED drivers in case you removed more than one LED driver from the module base plate. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Plug the LED driver temporally back upon the remaining LED modules after removing a LED module to prevent that dust comes in the board to board connectors of the LED modules. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Image 5-14 2. Release the four corners of the mask. Caution: The mask of the ILite 6/8/12 series is glued with black silicone on the corners and in the middle. Take care not to damage the LED’s. Image 5-15 3. Peel of the mask completely.
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5. Tile disassembling 4. Scratch of gently the remains of the silicone with a small screwdriver and tweezers. Image 5-16 R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
• Installing the controller unit • Installing the fan • Installing the power unit • Installing the power assembly • Installing the handles of the cover • Installing the cover • Installing the re-sync unit R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
These screws are not placed symmetrical. So, ensure to position the mask correctly upon the head of these screws. 5. Is this a LED module from an ILite 10 tile ? If yes, fasten the mask with four screws. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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Inspect the surface of the mask at an angle to ensure an overall flatness. Image 6-4 Reinstall the LED module and place the tile on a flat clean surface for at least 24 hours to harden the silicone. Screen side facing the surface. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Take care that the LED module doesn’t drop out of the module base plate. Once all LED modules are attached to the module base plate you can proceed with installing the LED drivers upon the module base plate. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Be careful with the board to board connectors between the LED driver and the LED modules underneath. Image 6-6 2. Fasten the LED driver (G) with four Torx screws (P). After that all four LED drivers are installed upon the module base plate you can proceed with installing the controller unit. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
1. Insert the DIMM-PC into the socket on the controller unit as illustrated. Tip: Ensure there is no dust in the sockets on the controller unit . Use compressed air to blow out the dust. Image 6-7 2. Press down the DIMM-PC. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Be careful with the board to board connectors between the controller unit and the LED drivers underneath. Image 6-8 2. Fasten the controller unit (H) with six Torx screws (P). After the controller unit is installed you can proceed with installing the power assembly. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
4. Is the power unit already attached to the power support plate ? If yes, plug the wire unit of the fan into the socket on the power unit. Ensure to guide the wire unit through the two cable holders on the support plate, see illustration. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Be careful with the board to board connectors between the power unit and the controller unit underneath. Image 6-12 If no, fasten the power unit with four screws (P) to the power support plate (I). One screw in every corner. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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If yes, plug the wire unit of the fan into the socket on the power unit. Ensure to guide the wire unit through the two cable holders on the support plate, see illustration. Image 6-14 R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
2. Fasten the power assembly (I) with eight screws (P) to the module base plate. Two screws at the left of the support plate, two at the right, one at the top and tree on the power unit. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
How to install a handle on the cover ? 1. Place the handle (N) into position upon the cover (L). See illustration. Note: The left and right handle of the cover are different. Image 6-16 2. Fasten the handle (N) with four screws. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
How to install the cover ? 1. Place the cover (L) upon the tile (F). Image 6-17 2. Fasten the cover with six screws (P). One screw in each corner and one under each handle. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Caution: Be careful with the board to board connectors between the re-sync unit and the controller unit underneath. Image 6-18 2. Fasten the two captive screws of the re-sync unit (M) using a slot screwdriver. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Overview • Cleaning the outside of the ILite display • Cleaning the inside of the ILite tile • Software update • Color calibration • Creating a mould and small stick • Replacing a bad LED R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
Always clean all tiles of the LED-wall to avoid brightness differences between cleaned and uncleaned tiles. It’s recommended to vacuum the ventilation grid at the rear of the ILite tile at regular intervals. For that, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
4. Blow out the dust from the controller unit, both sides of the power assembly and the inside of the cover with compressed air. 5. Reinstall the power assembly. 6. Reconnect the wire unit of the fan with the power unit. 7. Reinstall the cover of the ILite tile. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
CPU boot software can not be upgraded (only factory programmable). New releases of flash software are available on the “Partner Zone” of the Barco web site www.barco.com. Refer to the user guide of the XLite toolset for instructions on reading out the version of flash software and for uploading new versions.
ILite tle in the display it’s recommended to re-calibrate the ILite display on site. Refer to the user guide of the XLite toolset for more info about color calibration and calibration instructions. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
4. Try out the mould and the stick on the LED board. Do not use to much strength to lock the mould with the stick, but make the point of the stick thinner with a small file if necessary. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
How to replace a bad LED from a LED module ? 1. Remove the bad LED by using two solder irons to heat up the four pins at the same time. Caution: Do not use temperatures higher than 350ºC. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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Make sure that the new LED is correctly aligned with the same orientation as all other LED’s on the LED module. Note: One corner of the LED has a chamfer which indicates the common anode pin. The LED’s used for the ILite 6 BK have a black package.
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4. Carefully solder one pin of the new LED. Make sure that the new LED stays flat in the right position. Image 7-10 5. Remove the mould and solder all other pins of the new LED. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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6. Apply some flux and finish by heating up every single point. The solder must be completely under the LED, otherwise you can’t mount the mask afterwards. Image 7-12 7. Place a new mask upon the LED module and reinstall the LED module on its original position in the ILite tile. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
General An ILite 6/8/10/12 tile can generate and display several “On Screen Display” (OSD) messages regarding parameter statuses of the tile. Most of those messages can be displayed on request via the XLite toolset. Other OSD messages are automatically displayed in case an error occurred.
A. On screen display messages A.1 OSD messages Some of the OSD messages listed below can be displayed on request via the XLite toolset. List with OSD messages for ILite 6/8/10/12 tiles OSD message Description Displaying the RGB values set for analog contrast. These values are factory pre-adjusted.
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Displaying the direction of “LINK” signal (sync). The arrow can point to the left or to the right. Data detected from left and from right. ERROR DATA ← & → Displaying detected measurement system. Meas. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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SPEED Kbaud Displaying the total run time of the tile in hours. RUN- TIME Run time exceeds 99.999 hours. (Buy a new Barco LED-wall). RUN- TIME 99999 C error occurred while reading the total run time of the tile. RUN-...
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C error occurred while reading the values of the LED voltages. Vled1 I2C- ERROR Displaying the start pixel column and end pixel column of the tile in the complete LED-wall. The origin is VPOS always left top of the display. → R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...
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B. Specifications B. SPECIFICATIONS About this chapter This chapter contains a list with the specifications of the ILite 6/8/10/12 tile and a technical drawing with most of the external dimen- sions of the tile. Overview • ILite tile dimensions •...
B. Specifications B.1 ILite tile dimensions Dimensions: 101,9 M6 max 15mm deep Image B-1 Dimensions given in millimeters. R5976865 ILITE 6/8/10/12 DISPLAY 14/12/2007...