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Contents

1.Safety…………………………………………….…………………….……………..1

2.InstallationRequirements…………………………………………………………3

2.1 MechanicalRequirements………………………………………………………………………….3

2.2 ElectricalRequirements…………………………………………………………………………….4

2.3 SystemRequirements............................................................................................................5

3.SystemIntroduction.………………………………………………………….……6

3.1 BriefIntroduction……………………….…………..…………………………………....……..…...6

3.2 SystemComponents………………….………..……………………………………………..........6

3.3 LEDDisplayComponents………..……….…………………………………………………….….9

3.4 LEDControlSystem.………..…….…………………………………....…….………………......13

3.5 LEDSystemControlSoftware…...…….……………………………………………………......16

3.6 PeripheralDevice…………………..………………………………………………………….......17

3.7 PowerDistributionSystem……… ...…………………………………....…….…………............19

4.SetupProcess………………………………………………………….…………..21

4.1 InstallationPreparation……..…………………………………....…………………………….....21

4.2 SetupProcessofrearStandingInstallation…………………………………....……………...23

4.3 SetupProcessofFrontStandingInstallation ……………………….……….....……………...27

4.4 DataCabling……..………………………..………....………………………………………..…..31

4.5 PowerCabling…………………….………………………………....………………………….....32

4.6 SystemConnection..………...………………………....………………………………………....33

5.Start-upoftheSystem……………………………………………………….…...34

5.1 Softwareinstallation………...……………………………………………………………………...34

5.2 SystemOperation…………………………………………………………………………………..34

6.TroubleShooting………………………………………………………………….38

6.1 SoftwareTrouble……………..…………………………………………………………………….38

6.2 HardwareTrouble………..…...……………………………………………………………………39

6.3 ModuleProblems……..……...…………………………………………………………………….40

6.4 PowerProblems……….…………………………………………………………………………...40

6.5 DataTransferProblems……..………..…………………………………………………………..40

7.Maintenance.………………………………………………………………………..41

AppendixA.TechnicalSpecification.…………………………………………….43
AppendixB.TileDimensions.……………………………………………………...44
AppendixC.Package.……………………………………………………………….45

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1.SAFETY

Thischaptercontainsimportantinformationtopreventpersonalinjuryandproductdamagewhen
youinstallthedisplay.Readthischapterandkeepitproperly.Ensurethatyouunderstandandfollow
allthesafetyinstructionsandwarningsinthischapterbeforeinstalling.

PersonalProtection

Personnelofinstallationandmaintenance

Theinstallationandmaintenanceofthisproductmustbeperformedbyauthorizedandqualified
technicalpersonnelonly.Themanufacturedosenottakeresponsibilityfortheresultscausedby
incorrect,improper,irresponsibleandunsafeactions.

GNDandLightningprotection

Donotunderestimatethesafetyprotectionofgroundingplug/socket.Ifthesuppliedplug/socketis
defective,replacethedefectiveparts.Groundtheproductcorrectlytoavoidelectricshockcausedby
largeelectricityleakage.

Disconnectthepowerinthetimeoflightning,orprovideothersuitablelightningprotectiondevice.
Disconnectthepowerplugwhentheproductisnotusedinalongperiod.

Ambienceofinstallationanduse

• TheambienttemperatureforLEDdisplay:max60°C,min-40°C.

• Ensurethattheventilationisgood.Donotjamordropmetalparticlesandcablepiecesinto

ventilationopening.Keeptheventilationsurfaceclearwithoutforeignmatterslikewrapping
materials.Falseactionsmayleadtopoorventilationandcausefire,malfunctionanderror.

• InstallLEDdisplayfarawayfromradiator,heater,furnaceandotherequipmentshindering
ventilationandheatdissipation(includingbutnotlimitedtoamplifier,laser,ultrasonicvibration
devices),flammablematerials(likecurtains)andotherunsafedevices.

• I/Osignalcablesshouldbeshieldedtorestrainthehigh-frequencyinterference.

• LEDdisplaycannotcontactwithanycorrosiveandabrasivematter.DonotuseLEDdisplayin

moistambience,inambiencecontainingairbornecontaminant,dust,oilyfume,corrosivegasand
flammablegas,andinambiencewithvibrationandshock.

• ThisLEDindoorproductisdesignedonlyforindooruse.Neverinstallanduseitinoutdoor
environmentandkeepitfarawayfromdirectsunlight,dustandmoisture.

Warning: Ensure thatyou understand and follow all the safety instructions,

warnings mentioned in this manual.

Warning: Pay attention to electric shock.

Warning: Weara hard hat to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Warning: Be awareof suspended loads.

Warning: Mind your fingers while dealing with heavyloads.

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ESDandLED:

LEDcomponentsareESD(Electro-staticDischarge)sensitive.DonottouchLEDcomponentswhen
thedisplayisinoperationorswitchedoff.

Disconnectdevice:

Whentheapplianceinletsoftheindividualtilesarenotaccessible,thesocketoutletssupplyingthe
rackshallbeinstalledneartheequipmentandbeeasilyaccessible,orareadilyaccessiblegeneral
disconnectdeviceshallbeincorporatedinthefixedwiring.

Mountingparts:

ThemountingpartsareonlyusedtoinstallLEDdisplay.Donotrepairorcopy.Onlyuseparts
appointedbythemanufacturer.ContactLIANTRONICSifyouwantcustomizedapplication.

Productcare:

Inspectallinstallationsonaroutinebasistochecksecurity,wear,deformation,corrosionorany
othersituationthatreducesload-carryingcapability.Increaseinspectionfrequencyforkeyparts.
Keepstructuralandmountingpartsdry,clean,lubricated(onlyifrecommended),coatedproperly,
andmaintaincomplyingwithpartdesign.Defectivepartsmustberemovedorreplacedatonce.

Installationandwiring:

Installthedisplayandconnectcablesfollowingthemanualinstructions.Theinstallationandwiring
mustbesecure.Poorconnectionmayleadtomalfunction.Donotsteponpower/datacableor
squeezeplug,socketandpower/datacable.Donotsuspendanyitemsoncablesorthebackof
LEDdisplay.Connectordisconnectthecablesofdatacommunication,extensionmoduleorcontrol
unitafterthepowerisofftopreventproductdamageormalfunction.

Riskofelectricshock:

• Toavoidelectricshockanddamage,donotdismantletheinsideelectricalparts.

• Donothotpluggingthecablestopreventelectricshockorcircuitdamage.

• Keepcleanafterinstallingandcabling.Beensureallthedevicesandterminalsarecovered

beforetuneonthepower.

• Donottouchtheterminalswhenpowerison.Cleanandscrewtheterminalswhenpowerisoff.

Movingortransportingproduct:

DonothitthecornersofLEDtileswheninstallingordismantlingLEDtiles.Becarefulwhenmoving
ortransportingtheproducttopreventanydamage.

LEDtilescannotbetransportedincontainersotherthanLIANTRONICSflightcasesorpackaging.
EventheuseofLIANTRONICSpackagingdoesnotguaranteetheLEDtilesagainstdamagedue
toexcessiveforceofimpacts.Allwarrantyclaimsregardingdamagedmodulesduetoincorrect
packingwillberenderedinvalid.

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2.INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

Thischapterspecifiestherequirementsforsafety,mechanism,electricityandcontrolsoftwareofFC
SeriesLEDdisplay.

Warning: ThisLEDindoorproductisdesignedonlyforindooruse.Neverinstallanduseit
inoutdoorenvironmentandkeepitfarawayfromdirectsunlight,dustandmoisture.

2.1MechanicalRequirements

Weight

Warning:DonotunderestimatetheweightofacompleteFCSeriesLEDdisplay.Besure

thattheflooronwhichtheFCdisplayhastobeinstallediscapableofhandlingfive(5)
timesthecompleteloadofthedisplay.Forfloormounting,concludetheweightofany
otherload.

Caution: OneFCtileweighsapproximately11kg.

Horizontalsurface

Forfloorinstallation,theflooronwhichFCdisplayisinstalledmustbehorizontal.NeverinstallLED
displayonaslantsurface.

Ballast

DependingontheheightofthedisplayandthepositionoftheLEDdisplayuponthefootbeams
(somewherebetweenfrontandmiddle)， additionalweight(ballast)willberequired.Consult
professionalsofLIANTRONICStocalculatetheminimumballastyourequireforsafeinstallationof
theLEDdisplay.

Installationambience

• Environmentalconditions:humidity,ventilation,temperature,etc.

• Location:Altitude,etc.

• Frontclearances: foroptimaleffect,ensurethatenoughfreespaceissuppliedinfrontofthe

LEDdisplayandrespecttheminimumviewingdistance.

• Complywithlocalregulationsregardingsuchinstallations.

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2.2ElectricalRequirements

Powerrequirements

ThedisplayingareaofoneFCtileis0.332m².FCSeriesLEDtileshavedifferentpixeldensities
(seeAppendixA–technicalspecifications).Fordifferentpixeldensities,oneFCtilemayneed
powersupplyof0.6ampsto1.5ampsat220VAC,100-250VAC,50-60Hz.EachFCtilehasone
inputandoneoutputsocketofACpower.Thepowerisdistributedtodisplaytilesbypowersplit
cablesfrompowerdistributor.However,onepowersplitcablecanbeconnectedwith8–20tilesin
parallel.So,onepowersplitcablehastobeprovidedforevery8–20tiles.

Protecteverypowercablebyacircuitbreakerorfusesrated16A/250VAC(15A/110VACinthe
USAandCanada).LIANTRONICSprovidesarangeofpowerdistributortosatisfythedemandsof
yourLEDdisplay.SeemoredetailsforpowerdistributorofLEDdisplayinPowerDistribution
Section.ContactLIANTRONICSformoreinformation.

Powersystem

Itisrecommendedtousepowerdistributionsystemwithaseparateneutralandgrounding
conductortoavoidlargecurrentloopsduetovoltagedifferencesintheneutralconductor.

• Protecttheelectricalinstallationbyswitch,circuitbreaker,over-voltageprotector,defective-
groundingcircuitbreakerwithproperratedpower.

• Installthedisplayinaccordancewithlocalelectricalinstallationstandards.InEurope,comply
withEN60364,thestandardforelectricalinstallationofbuildings.InGermany,complywithEN

60364.InAmerica,complywithNationalElectricalCodeANSI/NFPA70.

Protectivegrounding

Topreventagainsttheriskofelectricshock,theinstallationshouldbeproperlygrounded.Defeating
thepurposeofgroundingwillexposeyoutotheriskofelectricshock.

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2.3SystemRequirements

Beforeyoubegin,itisassumedthatyouarefamiliarwiththeWindowsoperatingsoftware.TheCD-
ROMinyourpackagecontainsaWindows7-basedinstallationprogram.Youcaninstallthe
softwarefromtheCD-ROM.

Systemrequirements

Minimumspecifications:

l Hardware

n PCPentiumIV2.0GHzorequivalent
n 1GBRAM
n Freeharddiskspace:10GB
n XGAresolution(1024x768)
n Serialcommunicationport
n Ethernetconnection

l Software

n Windows7Professional

Recommendedspecifications:

l Hardware

n PCInteli5processororabove
n 4GBRAM
n Freeharddiskspace:500GB
n SXGAresolution(1280x1024),with512MBvideomemory
n Serialcommunicationport
n Ethernetconnection

l Software

n Windows7Professional

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3.SYSTEMINTRODUCTION

3.1BriefIntroduction

FCseriesistheLEDindoordisplayproductofLIANTRONICSthatusesdie-castingaluminumframe
withCNChighprecisionmachiningtechniques.Withitscompact,lightandhandyexterior,theLED
tileiseasytoinstallanddisassemble.Asthetiledimensionisofveryhighprecision,sothewhole
displaykeepsinhighflatnessandseamless.

3.1.1KeyBenefits

• Supportforbothfrontandrearmaintenance.

• Uniformcolorandhighcontrast,ensuringclearandsharppicture

• Highprecisiondie-castingaluminumtile,achievinghighflatnessandseamlessmatchingofthe

wholedisplay

• Fan-lessdesignwithgoodheatdissipation,achievingnoise-free

• Lightandslimtile,easiertohandleandtransport

• Highstabilityandreliability,prolonginglifespanofthedisplay

3.1.2Applications

Indoorhall,multi-functionalconferencehall,performinghall,theater,stage,commandandcontrol
centerandsoon.

3.2SystemComponents

FCseriesLEDdisplaysystemincludesthefollowingbasiccomponents:

• LEDDisplay: FCseriesLEDdisplaytiles,powersupplycables,signalcables,connectors

• ControlSystem:controlcomputer,LEDdisplaycontroller,distributor,controlsystemsoftware

• PowerDistributionSystem:powerdistributionbox,powercables

• PeripheralDevices: videoprocessor,opticalfibertransmitter

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Control

PC

Power

Box

LED Display

Controller

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

Video

Source

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC
LED
Tile

FC Module

Power OutData Out

Power In

Data In

Receiver

Card

DC

Power

DC

Power

Power In

Data In

FC Series LED Tile

Image 3-1 Block diagram of FC Series LED display system

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LEDDisplayComponentsList

Warning:LEDdisplaymodulescanbeeasilydamaged,sotheoriginalpacking

materialsareneededforthemaintenanceofthedisplaymodules.Allthewarranty
claimsareinvalidforthedamagecausedbywrongpackage.

Number Name Function/Explanation

LED Display Components

1 FC series display tile Tilesize:576mmX576mm,Weight:11kg

2

Power cord plug and
socket

Used for power supply loop between tiles; the plug is for
output, and the socket is for input.

3

RJ45 data cord plug
and socket

Used for data link between tiles;the plug is for output, and
the socket is for input.

Control System Components

1

LED display control
computer

Industrial control computer

2 Controller Convert and send video signal
3 Distributor Distribute the data signal to different tiles

4

DVI output graphics
card

Support the output of multiple screens

5 Light sensor

Adjust brightness automatically according to the
environment brightness

6 Receiver card One card for one tile

7

Power management
board

Support remote power supply

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LED control system
software

1.Control, set and play video list on LED display

2.Support calibration on-site

3.Support manual and automatic brightness adjustment

4.Support turning on/off LED display through remote
network

Power Distribution System Components

1

Power distribution
cabinet

Support remote control power supply

2 Power distribution box Support remote control power supply
3 Lightning arrester International brand, to avoid lightning
4 Power cable Comply with international standards

Peripheral Devices

1 Video processor Different models of Voao or Magnimage are available.

2

Optical fiber
transmitter

Both single mode and multiple modes optical fiber
transmitter can be used; multiple modes transmitter for
500M, and single mode transmitter for 20KM.

3 Optical fiber 8 cores optical fiber with premium brand
4 Heat sink devices

Axial flow fan can be chosen according to the heat
dissipation space and the environment temperature.

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3.3LEDDisplayComponents

FCTile

FCseriesLEDdisplayisbuiltwithFCtiles.Atileconsistsofdie-castingaluminumframesinhigh
accuracy,FCdisplaymodules,switchingpowersupply,receivercards,andsomeothermechanical
andelectricalconnectionparts.TheFCdie-castingaluminumframeadoptsonetimedie-casting
andCNCprecisionprocessingtechnologywithhighqualityaluminumtoensurethehighaccuracy
oftheframeandtheuniformityofthewholedisplay.

TheintroductionofthemaincomponentsofFCtileisshownasbelowwithrelatedimages.

3.3.1 Die-Casting Aluminum Frame

Eachdie-castingaluminumframeisinstalledwithfourFCdisplaymodules.ThereareLEDsignal
receivercardsandlowvoltageDCswitchingpowersupplyinsidetheframe,andtheyallhave
electricalconnectionwith4FCdisplaymodules.Therearespecialdesignsforfixingandconnecting
thetilesateachsideofthedie-castingaluminumframe.Theframehasattachmentpointsatthe
backand four corners.Theattachmentpointsaretofixthetilestothesupportslikesteelstructures
andbuildings.

Image 3-2 The front faceof FC display tile

LeftguidepinUpperhandle

Rightguidepin

LEDmoduleframe

X4

Sidelock

FrontfaceofLEDmodules
populatedwithSMDLEDs

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1. FCtilehas4gridsfor4modulestobefixedin.Eachmoduleisinstalled10magnetcolumns.
Themoduledependonthemagnetadsorptionontheframe,Theprecisepositioningofthe
locationholesontheframetoensurestheprecisepositioningofallmodules.Keepframeclean
toachievesmoothinstallationofthemodulesandavoidseamsbetweentilesandunevenpixel
pitches.Therearealsomaterialsforeliminatingtheseambetweentilestoensurethesmooth
anduniformityofthewholedisplay.

2. Thereisapairofpower/datasocketsandapairofpower/dataplugsatthebackofeachFCtile.
Thesocketsareforinputtingpower/data,andtheplugsareforoutputtingofpower/data.

3. EachFCdisplaytilecanbeequippedwiththermalspeedcontrolledfanstomakesurethe
normalworkingtemperatureofthetileunderhightemperatureconditions.

4. EachofthefourcornersatthebackofFCdie-castingaluminumframehasafixedscrewholeto
supporttheinstallation.Eachsideoftheupperframehasapinusedforthepreciseconnection
betweentheupperandlowertiles.

Warning: Amaximumof15tilesarelimitedtostackupwithouttheexternalsupport.

Image 3-3 The back faceof FC display tile

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Upperhandle

Leftguidepin

Sidehandle

Backdoorlock

Statusindicator

Allenkeyoperate
sidelock

ACinputsocket

Fixingscrewhole
forinstallation

ACpowerconnector

Datalinkconnector

Sidehandle

Rightguidepin

Datainputsocket

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3.3.2 FC Module

FCmoduleincludesplasticbaseframe,PCBA,plasticmask,etc.Atthebackoftheplastic
baseframe,twocopperscrewholesareinlaidateachsidetofixthemoduletothedie-casting
aluminumframe.TheblackLEDlamparrayliesinfrontofPCBA.Overthelamps,replaceable
masksareequippedtoprotecttheLEDlampsandPCBandincreasethelightefficiencyofthe
display.LIANTRONICSadoptstheblackfullcolorSMDLEDlamps.Theuseofblackorganic
siliconeanddiffusermakestheblackLEDlampsdarkertoimprovethecontrastofthedisplay
significantly.

FCtileincludes2×2FCdisplaymodules.Eachmodulehasfivekindsofpixelpitch(mm):PH
3mm,PH4mm,PH4.5mm,PH6mmwiththecorrespondingmoduleresolution(pixel)of96
× 96,72 × 72,64×64,48×48.Theweightofeachdisplaymoduleisabout1kg.

Warning: FCdie-castingaluminumframecanonlyinstallFCdisplaymodules.

Image 3-4 The components of FC display module

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Replaceable masks

High bright LED

Back side of the LED module Front side of the LED module

Plastic base frame

+5V input port

Signal input socket

Magnet