General Instructions; Mechanical Considerations; Electrical; Thermal - Planar LookThru Fabricator’s Manual

General Instructions

Planar LookThru displays can be installed vertically or horizontally (in portrait or landscape
orientation) with the Electronics Box facing up, down, left or right.
When installing a Planar LookThru display, it must be supported by the mounting points in the
Display Chassis (primary) and mounting points on the Electronics Box (secondary) and NOT by
the Display Glass. There are five primary mount points on the Display Chassis that receive M6
threaded screws. At least three of the five primary mounting points must be used when installing
the Planar LookThru display.
To align the Display Glass, adjust the angle of the mount points rather than attempting to move
the Display Glass. For example, shift the optional base so the display is level rather than
attempting to adjust the angle of the Display Glass to align it properly.
The glass should not be bent, torqued or subjected to any weight-load.
Disclaimer: Proper installation Planar LookThru displays is the responsibility of the
customer. Failure to follow safety and installation guidelines from this manual, or
installation of the display in a manner not covered in this document, is the responsibility
of the installer and/or end customer.

Mechanical Considerations

Electrical

Each Planar LookThru display has an average power consumption of approximately 100W with
a peak consumption of approximately 300W when the display is completely white (more pixels
lit equals more power used). The standby power for the display is less than 1W.
The power supply can accept inputs between 100 and 240V at 50 to 60Hz.
Ensure that the power circuit on which you install a Planar LookThru display can handle not only
the average current, but also the peak current, to avoid tripping circuit breakers or creating a fire
hazard.

Thermal

The Planar LookThru Display Glass produces negligible heat but should be protected from
direct heat sources such as incandescent or halogen lights. The Electronics Box and Display
Chassis produce the majority of the heat from the display's electronics and must be allowed
adequate air circulation.
To prevent ambient noise, the Electronics Box is designed to keep cool without the need for a
fan so long as normal airflow is permitted. A sealed, enclosed box would restrict the airflow and
increase the ambient temperature outside the Planar LookThru display's operating range (0º to
40ºC). If the display's Electronics Box will be enclosed, adequate airflow must be provided and
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