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Changes Barco provides this manual 'as is' without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
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This product is fit for use in the UK. Authorized Representative: Barco UK Ltd Address: Building 329, Doncastle Road Bracknell RG12 8PE, Berkshire, United Kingdom R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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• LD IEX1.2, LD IEX1.2 RED PSU, LD IEX1.5, LD IEX1.5 RED PSU, LD IEX1.8, LD IEX1.8 RED PSU, LD IEX2.5, LD IEX2.5 RED PSU Barco provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the legally stipulated terms of guarantee. Observing the specification mentioned in this chapter is critical for product performance.
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Assembly parts are designed for intended use only in conjunction with IEX displays. Do not modify and/or replicate any component. Barco uses specific materials and manufacturing processes in order to achieve part strength. Consult Barco for assistance with custom applications.
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Structural & mounting components should be kept dry, clean, lubricated (only if recommended), coated properly, and otherwise maintained in a manner consistent with part design. Barco products must be used in a manner consistent with their design and inspected on a routine basis for security, wear, deformation, corrosion and any other circumstances that may affect the load handling capability of the part.
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• Use only with systems or peripherals specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Use caution during lifting/moving or transporting to avoid damage by possible tipping. • Do not use damaged LED tiles. Replace damaged parts immediately. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Each power source cable 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 tile requires 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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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 R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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• No part of the IEX tile can come in contact with any type of dust. • No part of the IEX tile can come in contact with any type of corrosive substance. • Do not incline, scratch, or crash the LED display during installation. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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• While removing or installing the IEX modules always keep the LED side of the IEX module parallel with the LED side of the remaining neighboring IEX modules. This to avoid any mechanical stress upon the corners of the IEX modules. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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All moving parts should be managed by hand. • Only Barco cables specified to be used with the IEX display are to be used to connect components in the IEX wall. Further, care must be taken to connect signal only according to the installation manual.
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When the humidity is high, it might cause condensation on and in the LED. Condensation on the LED is dangerous and can cause shortcircuits, dead LEDs and other issues. Therefore, customers should strictly follow the humidity precautions and start up procedure when using the screen. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
3.3.4.1 Setting Coefficients for a New Receiving Card ....37 3.3.4.2 Setting Coefficients for a New Module ........ 39 3.3.4.3 Replace Module with Flash ............ 42 3.3.5 Pre-storing Picture ..............43 3.4 S ............... 45 OFTWARE ONTROL ETTING R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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5.4.1 Setting the Prestored Picture - NovaLCT ......77 5.4.2 Ageing Operation ..............79 5.4.3 Aging Operation ................. 81 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT REPLACING ....................83 6.1 C ......83 OMMON AULTS AND ROUBLESHOOTING ETHODS R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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6.2.2 Replacement of Power Supply ..........88 6.2.3 Replacement of Receiving Card ..........90 CHAPTER 7 PACKAGING TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE .. 92 7.1 P .................... 92 ACKAGING 7.2 T .................. 92 RANSPORTATION 7.3 S ....................92 TORAGE R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
1 Product Introduction The IEX series is a new generation of small pitch LED display product launched by Barco. Designed for HD display application scenarios, with high protection, high reliability, stable pictures, wide viewing angle, the IEX series supports wide-range adjustment of the color temperature and brightness.
No external cabling No external cabling Up to 5 years Up to 5 years Up to 5 years Up to 5 years Warranty extended warranty extended warranty extended warranty extended warranty Weight 8kg/tile 8kg/tile 8kg/tile 8kg/tile R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Figure 1-2 System Topology 1.5 Scope of Applications The IEX series products can be assembled seamlessly into a screen of any size and are extensively used as fixed LED displays for corporate, control room, and TV studio visualization.
For details about the components, refer to the shipping list. 2.2 General Installation Screen calibration is performed on the IEX series product before shipment, and the product needs to be installed sequentially according to the cabinet number, as shown...
(Width) × 4 cabinets (Height). Signal cables shall be connected based on the wiring diagram of the delivered products for the project. Figure 2-8 Signal Cable Connection Diagram Remark: 1. Network cable: cat5e. 2. System: 1 Sending card 32 Receiving cards. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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(Width) × 4 cabinets (Height). Power cables shall be connected based on the wiring diagram of the delivered products for the project. Figure 2-9 Power Cable Connection Diagram Remark: Main line (3X2.5mm): copper cable. 2.The max power consumption for Single cabinet is 0.160KW. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
5) Connect the USB cable provided for the sending box to the USB port on the control 6) Check whether cables for the LED display are connected in accordance with the power cable and signal cable connection diagrams provided for the delivered products. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Open the optical disk provided for the delivered products. Install the LED control software NovaLCT-Mars stored in the optical disk to the control PC. Then install NovaStudio. NOTE: You can follow the software installation wizard to install the software. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Enter the initial password “admin”, as shown in Figure 3-4, to go to the advanced user window. Figure 3-4 User Login After login, click Screen Config on the main window, as shown in Figure 3-5: Figure 3-5 Main Window for Advanced User R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 3-6 Screen Configuration The following window is displayed. Set Sending Board Resolution (1920×1080 recommended). Set Graphics Output Resolution to the same value as Sending Board Resolution. Then click Save to save the settings. Figure 3-7 Sending Board Configuration R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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1) Click Load File to load the file xxxx.rcfg stored in the optical disk. 2) Click Send to HW. 3) After sending, confirm that the loaded picture received by scan board is normal on the screen. Then click Save. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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After configuring the parameters on the Scan Board page, click Screen Connection to display the following window: 1) Click Read File to load the file xxxx.scr stored in the optical disk, as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9 Screen Connection Click Send to HW. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
After sending, confirm that the screen is complete. Then click Save. Figure 3-10 Screen Connection with Loaded File 3.3.3 Brightness Adjustment On the main window, click Brightness, as shown in Figure 3-11, to display the brightness adjustment interface: Figure 3-11 Main Window for Advanced User R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Mode B. Gain: For chips with current gain function, adjusting the current gain can improve the chip’s current output. RGB brightness: Adjusts the brightness of Red (R), Green (G) or Blue (B) separately. Automatic Adjustment R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
3.3.4 Correction Coefficient Management The IEX series products have been subject to correction before shipment. To ensure the optimum displaying effect of the screen, you need to activate the correction function when using the LED display, and to reload the correction coefficients after replacing the modules or receiving card.
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Erase or reload Coefficients: Erase or reload the correction coefficients for a selected area on the LED display. Reset Correction Coefficients: Reset the calibration coefficients on whole or selected section of LED display. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
As shown in Figure 3-15, select Topology or List. Select the position of the replaced receiving card. Click Next: Figure 3-15 Selecting Area for New Receiving Card Select the coefficient source. Click Browse at Select Database. Afterwards, select the corresponding correction coefficients. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Select Stable Upload and click Next: Figure 3-17 Uploading Correction Coefficients 5) Adjust Coefficient: Perform a simple adjustment if the displaying effect is not good enough after you upload the coefficient. Then click Next. Figure 3-18 Simple Adjustment R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
3.3.4.2 Setting Coefficients for a New Module 1) Select Position of the New Module: Select Topology or List. Then select the position of the receiving card where the new module is located. Double click the selected position: R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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3) Adjust the coefficients (similar to the steps of coefficient adjustment in setting coefficients for a new scan board). For details, refer to Step 2 and Step 3 in Section 3.5.1). R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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For details, refer to Step 4, Step 5, and Step 6 in Section 3.5.1) so that they are retentive after a power failure. Figure 3-22 Obtaining Correction Coefficients for a New Module R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Click Setting on the main window and select Module Flash, as shown in following fig. Main Window Click Check Coefficient in Modules, the receiving card will read coefficient from module, then Click Save Calibration Coefficient on Receiving Card Figure 3-23 Save Calibration Coefficient on Receiving Card R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
This prestored picture can be set as a screen displayed upon booting, signal cable disconnection, or DVI signal absence. On the main window, click Tool and select Prestore Picture, as shown in Figure 3- Prestore Picture Figure 3-24 Prestore Picture Settings 1)Prestore Picture Settings R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Click Send to the settings to the hardware (the settings will be lost if you do not click Save to Hardware). Click Save to Hardware to save the current settings so that these settings are retained even if there is a power failure. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
In the main window, click “Control” → “By Point Calibration” → “Brightness Calibration” ,enter the calibration interface; Figure 3-26 Main Windown Click “Get Screen Information” → “Read” ,get screen information and read back the screen correction coefficient; R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 3-27 Brightness Calibration Click “Import” → “By Region” → “Normal” to import the correction coefficient of the replaced spare module; Figure 3-28 Brightness Calibration Enter the location of the module that needs to resend the correction coefficient; R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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"Send" to enable brightness correction; Figure 3-30 Brightness Calibration Open the LED screen setting window, on the screen parameter page :select “Brightness” in the “Calibration Mode”, select “From Receiver Card” in the “Correction”, and then click “Save to Receivers”. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Run the software to enter the main window. Click Setting > Switch schedule mode. On the editing mode setting window, select Professional playing program and click OK. As showed in Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2. Figure 4-1 Switching Schedule Mode Figure 4-2 Edit Mode Setting R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Start Y: Indicates the vertical start point of the display window. Width: Indicates the horizontal pixel value of the display. Height: Indicates the vertical pixel value of the display. Other configuration items are set to the default values. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Exit of software on time: If you enable this function and set the exit time, the software will exit automatically upon the preset time. This function can prevent damages to the uploaded data caused by forcible exit of the software. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
4.1.3 Editing Professional Playing Solution 4.1.3.1 Editing the Time Segment Creating a playing solution On the main window of the software, click Schedule > New, as shown in Figure 4-5: Figure 4-5 Creating a Playing Solution R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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After adding a general time segment or interstitial segment, click General Segment 1 to edit the properties displayed in the segment editing area on the right side, as shown in Figure 4-6: Figure 4-6 Properties of General Time Segment R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Figure 4-7 Creating a Program Page Setting the properties After creating the program page, click Program 1 and set the background, displaying mode, and other properties displayed on the property page on the right side. See Figure 4-8: R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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If you select Specify Duration, the next program page is played after the preset Play Duration for the current program page has been reached. If you select Cycle, the current program page will be played cyclically all the time. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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After adding the program page, you can move, copy, paste, or delete the program page by using the toolbar in the program page editing area, or by using the short-cut menu, as shown in Figure 4-10. Figure 4-10 Program Page Operation Menu R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
See Figure 4-11: Figure 4-11 Adding a Window to Program Page After the window is added, the added window is selected and displayed on the screen, as shown in Figure 4-12: Figure 4-12 Added Window R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 4-13 Setting the Window Size b) Click the display window on the screen and adjust its size by using the mouse, as shown in Figure 4-14: Figure 4-14 Adjusting the Window Size Using the Mouse R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 4-15 Deleting the Display Window 4) Moving a display window Select the program or window. Click the direction key to adjust the playing sequence, as shown in Figure 4-16: Figure 4-16 Moving a Display Window R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
See Figure 4-17: Figure 4-17 Adding the Media After adding the media, you can set the media texts and properties, as shown in Figure 4-18. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Times to Play to modify the playing times by either entering a new value or selecting a value from the drop- down list. See Figure 4-20: Double click R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Modify Figure 4-20 Changing the Media Playing Times Right click the media to perform operations on the selected media, as shown in Figure 4-21: Figure 4-21 Media Operation Menu R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
After the playing mode is edited or loaded, click the play key on the main toolbar to start the current playing mode, as shown in Figure 4-23: Figure 4-23 Play Key on the Toolbar After play is activated, the editing page is switched to the playing page, as shown in Figure 4-24: R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Clicking Pause or Stop on the toolbar can pause or stop the currently played program. You can also perform this operation by using the operation menu that appears when you right click the display window. See Figure 4-25: Figure 4-25 Short-cut Menu R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
4.1.4 Saving and Opening a Playing Solution Save: After a playing solution is created, you can click Schedule on the toolbar and select Save or Save As to save the playing solution in the format of xxxx.plym. See Figure 4-27: R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Open the software, click "Control " → "Screen Size and Count Settings" in the main window, as shown below: Figure 4-29 Main Window Set the count of LED screens and the starting position and size of the screen in the " Screen Size and Count " window. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Normal Page: The normal page can contain multiple windows, and each normal page can have different window layouts. Figure 4-31 Program Page Click the button on the program editing toolbar , pop up the menu to create a new program page; R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 4-32 Adding New Program Page After creating the program page, click the Add button or right click on the program page node to bring up the add program window menu. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 4-33 Add Program Window Menu After adding the file window, select the file window and click the Add button to select the desired material. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 4-34 Material Menu After adding the material, can set the material properties in the property box, as shown below: Figure 4-35 Display Setting Interface R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
If checked, the image in the file window can be set to different duration and special effects. Duration: The time is required for all programs to play in this window. File Count: The number of programs within this window. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Play multiple programs at the same time: Set the playback content, click the program page that want to play or click the “File” → “Open” button to open the file that want to play, then click “Play” → “Play” to play multiple programs. Figure 4-39 Play Setting R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Click “Control” → “Timing Command List” to enter the timing instruction list window; Click “Add...” to add an instruction. In the “Timing Command List” window, set the execution content and time of the instruction. If there are multiple instructions, repeat the operation. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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LED display, show on LED display, show off LED display, set brightness, show LED play screen, hide LED play screen, restart this application, close this application, restart computer, shut down computer. Figure 4-44 Timing Command List R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
4) Start the sending box. 5.2 Shutdown Sequence 1) Shut down the video processor. 2) Shut down the sending box. 3) Shut down the control PC. 4) Shut down the distribution box for the LED display. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
For details about how to set the prestored picture, refer to Section 3.6. Select a black background picture. Set Boot Screen to 60 seconds. Set both Cable Disconnect and No DVI Signal to Prestored Picture. Then click Save to Hardware. See Figure 5- R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Select Manual and set the brightness to 13 (the brightness is about 5%) by dragging the scroll bar below Brightness Adjustment. See Figure 5-3: Figure 5-3 Manual Adjustment NOTE: It is recommended that manual brightness adjustment be finished within 60 seconds. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Return to the main window. Click Display Control to enter the Screen Control interface. Set Self Test to White. Click Send to finish the operation. As showed in Figure 5-4 and Figure 5-5. Figure 5-4 Display Control R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
If the display is not used for 14 consecutive days, please follow the instructions below for aging before using it again. In the main window, click "Test" - "Aging Test" to enter the aging interface. Drag the playback window on the software to the display area of the display. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Figure 5-6 Aging Test Figure 5-7 Screen Test R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Check whether the signal cable is connected to the cabinet receiving card. If the receiving card is faulty, replace the receiving card. Check whether Displaying Position and Screen Size on the software are set to actual screen size. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Check the receiving card signal indicator light in the cabinet. Check whether the hub card contacts properly with the receiving card. Check output signals of the receiving card of the previous cabinet, or replace the R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Output of the power supply for the modules is faulty. Output of signal which controls the related modules is faulty. Troubleshooting method: Check DC voltage for the modules. 2) Check the hub card ports or flat cables that control the modules. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Disconnect the power, use the big magnet maintenance tool, press the tool by aiming Step 1 at the center of the module to make the magnet hold the module Step 2 Remove the module Back Picture Description R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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4 bolts which fixed the back cover Pull out the connecting cable of the back cover Step 2 and remove the back cover To remove the module Step 3 from the back in an inclined manner R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Description step Disconnect the power to tile, remove Step 1 module with magnetic tool Disconnect the AC power Step 2 input & DC power output (5 cables). Remove the power supply Step 3 and replace it R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Pull out the connecting Step 2 cable of the back cover Remove the rear cover Step 3 and loosen the four bolts of the fixed power supply Step 4 Remove the power supply R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Disconnecting the power supply and remove the module, screw Step 1 driver remove bolts which fixed receiving card Pull out the signal cable and other cables around Step 2 the receiving card, and remove receiving card. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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Step 1 remove 4 bolts which fixed the back cover Pull out the connecting cable of the back cover and Step 2 remove the back cover, then receiving card Step 3 Remove the receiving card R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
Chapter 7 Packaging Transportation and Storage 7.1 Packaging The IEX series products would be packaged with anti-static EVA foam cotton carton and carton outside the cabinet. Figure 7-1 Carton Package 7.2 Transportation The cabinets must be packaged before transportation. The product shall not be placed upside down or horizontally, and must be protected against the wind, rain, direct sunlight, and corrosive liquid during transportation.
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For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/AboutBarco/weee A.3 Contact information...
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Importers contact information To find your local importer, contact Barco directly or one of Barco's regional offices via the contact information given on Barco's web site, www.barco.com. R5915190 /00 IEX SERIES...
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