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Without any content on the Display Glass, the Planar LookThru display transmits 38% of the
ambient light through it (38% transmissivity) meaning that looking through the Display Glass will
appear like looking through a slightly tinted window.
Sunlight
The Planar LookThru display cannot be read in direct sunlight and will be damaged by exposure
to UV radiation from either the sun or ambient light sources. Adding a UV coating to protect the
display would also alter the color output, especially in the blue and purple spectrum.
Most building windows provide UV screening (with the UV radiation turned into heat). If the
display must be installed where sunlight can hit it through a window, ensure that the window
provides the necessary UV protection and that the added heat generated by the sunlight does
not bring the ambient temperature of the display installation above 40º C (104ºF).
User-Provided Touch
Control of the touch interface is up to the user.
Content
Since the Planar LookThru display is a new type of platform, the content showcased on the
display requires new types of consideration. A comprehensive Content Developer's Guide is
available on www.planar.com/LookThru.
As a fabricator, it is important to align the installation with the content to deliver the best possible
experience. For example, a content developer wanted to highlight different objects behind the
Display Glass in an exhibit-style installation, the installation would benefit from a low-light
interior (i.e. behind the Display Glass) with adjustable spotlights.
When fabricating for Planar LookThru displays, it should be considered as a part of the overall
environment rather than a separate piece that provides a display in the environment. Content
then becomes not simply an addition, like a poster on a wall, but something to be integrated like
a window in a wall.
Safety Considerations
Structural
The Planar LookThru display is not a structural piece and cannot be used to support any portion
of the installation. Support the full weight of the display by using the primary and secondary
mounting points on the Display Chassis and Electronics Box.
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Planar LookThru Fabricator's Guide
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