Installing a Video Wall for Digital Advertising
Although selection video wall software as the choice for any digital advertising project can be an exciting activity, the challenge remains as how to properly locate the equipment so it is not only safely secure, but is in an effective place to transmit a message. So, what is a video wall to begin with anyway? Typically, it can be one large HDTV screen – or several. You might choose to use a three by two or a six by four configuration. The choice depends upon need and budget.
Wiring is the Key to Connectivity
Unless you invest in a video wall display that is wireless, a good deal of cabling will come into play when installing your new messaging equipment. A single unit display used for digital advertising will require arranging three or four cables into a neatly fitting harness at the back of the unit. This is not problematic at all. The challenge appears when the need for connecting multiple unites arrives. If your video wall configuration is, for example, 36 displays of46″ televisions, the need for an overwhelming amount of cabling presents a considerable challenge for installers.
Frustration Level can be Critical
If you are attempting an in-house installation for a large number of units comprising a huge video wall display, frustration can appear in the event one of those 100 cables needed to produce a picture is not properly connected. After hours of what you thought were careful installation, there is no picture. Now additional hours are needed to trace the problem back to the monitor occupying the center location on the wall. You need to gain access to the rear of the unit to make the correct connection. Imagine having to spend another entire day disassembling the video wall adding more costs to your already expensive project?
Innovative Mounting Saves Labor Costs
The industry has listened for some time to installers’ complaints about lack of access that has led to a solution. Users need to purchase video wall systems that provide an installer with ultimate mobile flexibility. The outer units are mounted to the wall using hardware that allows installers the ability to move the monitor to the right or left. This provides access to the screens next to the outer ones. Plus, these mounts provide another great user-friendly feature. A locking mechanism allows users to unlock the unit to move it forward about 10 inches so it can be worked upon. With a simple push of the unit, the mechanism is activated allowing it to either be unlocked for servicing or locked to once again be safely secured. This setup makes it easy to access screens in the center of a video wall.
Businesses looking to employ their own staff to mount huge video walls for communication and/or advertising purposes should investigate the innovative mounting systems available. When conducting an online search for possible vendors, always make sure to include a little bit of self-education about the mounting system. Yes, it is extremely important to find the right unit configuration at the best price. However, if installation eats up valuable investment dollars, you new video wall display might turn into something far more expensive than you originally intended.
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