Important Warnings - Barco X8 Installation Manual

1. Safety
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Important warnings

Important warnings:
Risk of electric shock:
Do not open. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Maximum and minimum ambient temperature:
The maximum ambient temperature for the LED wall is 45°C, the minimum temperature is -20°C.
Low Voltage Surge Protection Device required
Due to the damaging effects of lightning, utility switching and switching electric motors of other users on the mains, this product
needs to be protected by means of a Surge Protection Device. If this product is connected to the mains through the power box
from Barco this protection device is already incorporated and no extra measures need to be taken. If this product is connected to
the mains through a power distribution box from another party, please verify that a Low Voltage Surge Protection Device according
EN61643-11 or UL 1449 is in place.
High leakage current:
The combination of multiple tiles in an installation results in increased levels of leakage current. In order to avoid risk of electric
shock due to high leakage current, proper grounding of the installation is required.
Flammable materials:
Keep flammable materials away from the installation (such as curtains). A lot of energy is transferred into heat. The installation
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Proper ventilation must
be provided.
ESD and LED's:
LED components used in X8 displays are ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) sensitive. To prevent the possibility of destroying LED
components do not touch either in operation or while switched off.
Risk of electric shock / Risk of fire:
To protect against risk of fire caused by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM 4 X8 Connection Boxes may be connected in
parallel. Each power source cable supplying maximum 4 X8 Connection Boxes should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses
rated 16 A / 250 VAC (15 A / 250 VAC in the USA and Canada). Note that one X8 Connection Box requires 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz,
3.6 amps at 200 VAC.
Disconnect device:
When the appliance inlets of the individual tiles are not accessible, the socket outlets supplying the rack shall be installed near the
equipment and be easily accessible, or a readily accessible general disconnect device shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
This equipment MUST be earthed:
In order to protect against risk of electric shock, the installation should be properly grounded. Defeating the purpose of the grounding
type plug will expose you to the risk of electric shock.
Power system:
It is recommended to use a TN-S power distribution system (a power distribution system with a separate neutral and grounding
conductor) in order to avoid large ground current loops due to voltage differences in the neutral conductor. The total electrical
installation should be protected by an appropriately rated disconnect switch, circuit breakers, over voltage protector and Ground Fault
Current Interrupters. The installation shall be done according to the local electrical installation codes. In Europe special attention
should be given to HD 60364, Harmonization Document for electrical installation of buildings. In Germany VDE 0100 should be
adhered to. In America, special attention should be given to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Mains cords:
The power cords delivered with this system have special properties for safety. They are not user serviceable. If the power cords are
damaged, replace them only with new ones. Never try to repair a power cord.
Data cables:
The data cables provided with this system have special properties for safety. They are not user serviceable. If the data cables are
damaged, replace them only with new ones. Never try to repair a data cable. Per requirements of the National Electrical Code®
in the USA , the length of a data cable must not exceed 42 m (140 feet). Avoid exposure of data cables to accidental contact with
lightning or power conductors.
Maximum height
The maximum height of a X8 display is limited: maximum 3 tiles high for a base stand configuration and maximum 13 tiles high for
a hanging configuration.
The maximum height of the X8 display in a base stand configuration can be reduced depending on the wind load, the friction co-
efficient, the position of the LED-wall, and the weight of the complete display. Use the LED-wall Ballast Calculator (version 10 or
later) to determine the maximum height of the X8 display and the required ballast to prevent tipping or sliding of the X8 display. The
LED-wall Ballast Calculator is available on my.barco.com.
Base surface
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