Alpha Window Display LED ticker
The Alpha Window Display is a single-line LED ticker for behind the shop window, with 10 cm high super-bright characters that are readable even in sunlight (4.5 to 60 m).
Still supported for software and repairs.
Legacy model, no longer available as new. Current alternative: Alpha 4000 RGB
The Alpha Window Display hangs behind the shop window and attracts passers-by with moving, sunlight-readable messages in 10 cm high characters.
This is a legacy model that is no longer available as new. For new installations the full-colour Alpha 4000 RGB is the current alternative. Daylight maintains and replaces existing units throughout Europe.
Best choice for
- Shop-window communication to passers-by
- Replacement or maintenance of an existing Window Display
Less suitable for
- New installations (choose the Alpha 4000 RGB)
- Outdoor mounting or full-colour images
Typical applications
- Promotions and opening hours
- Offers in the shop window
- Public messages
Alternatives
Product information Alpha Window Display
Display
| Character height | 10.1 cm (4.0 inch) |
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| Colour | Super-bright red, visible in sunlight |
| Display array | 80 columns x 7 rows |
| Characters per line | 13 typical / 27 maximum |
| Pixel size | 0.35 inch (0.89 cm) |
| Pixel pitch | 0.57 inch |
| Memory | 28,000 characters / 80 messages |
| Fonts | 6 |
| Reading distance | 4.5 to 60 m (15-200 ft) |
Control and power
| Communication | RS232 + RS485, optional Ethernet LAN / RF |
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| Power | 120 or 230 VAC |
| Use | Indoor only (window mount, pixel hoods against reflection) |
General
| Warranty | 1-year factory warranty |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alpha Window Display still available?
This is a legacy model. The current alternative is the full-colour Alpha 4000 RGB.
Is it readable in sunlight?
Yes, the super-bright red LEDs are readable even behind glass in direct sunlight, up to about 60 metres.
Can Daylight maintain my Window Display?
Yes, Daylight maintains, programs and replaces existing Alpha Window Display units throughout Europe.