AlphaEclipse 3600 RGB outdoor LED display

The AlphaEclipse PureColor 3600 is the flagship of the Eclipse outdoor LED range: a full-colour RGB message center (24-bit, 16.7 million colours, also available in mono red or amber) in an all-weather, fully modular enclosure. Readable in full sunlight, with over 100 standard sizes and control via AlphaNET.

Still supported for software and repairs.

Legacy model, no longer available as new. Current alternative: Led2sun 4,4mm

LEGACY

AlphaEclipse 3600 RGB outdoor LED display

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Product information AlphaEclipse 3600

Display & LED

Pixel colour	Full-colour RGB with 24-bit driver design (16.7 million colours); also available in mono red or amber
LED type	Hewlett-Packard/Agilent LEDs, highest bin grades for optimum brightness and uniformity; 100,000 hours to 50% of original output
PureColor design	Exposed LEDs: brighter with improved side-angle visibility; no polycarbonate face or door required
Maximum build	Up to 256 columns x 128 rows (15' x 30')
Per-module colour control	Individual module colour control matches new and old LED modules, even years later
Night-time dimming	Automatic via photocell or time of day
Visibility	From about 30 m to over 1,500 m (100 to 5000+ ft)

Electronics & control

Processor	ARM processor (state-of-the-art controller design)
Communication processing	Parallel communication processing: isolation of individual module failure, no Christmas-tree effect
Protection	Electrical surge protection per module; thermostatic cooling with fans, auto-dim and auto-shut-off to prevent overheating
Memory	Compact Flash card for file storage
Firmware	Flash EPROM: software updates via network or Internet
Power	Internal main power service switch (no need to turn off the remote breaker); individual power switch per module; redundant protection (two fans, surge and thermal protection)

Communication

Wired	Standard RS-232 or RS-485
Options	Telephone modem, on-site bi-directional wireless control, Ethernet, fibre-optic connection or handheld message loader

Enclosure & servicing

Enclosure	Weatherproof fabricated aluminium construction (all-weather, corrosion-free) with Permabond powder coating, more durable than spray paint
Modules	Lightweight 0.6 x 0.6 m (2' x 2') building-block modules, fully silicone-potted against weather and corrosion
Servicing	Front- and rear-access, single-person servicing; 30-second field servicing of 8x8 modules; separate wire-way box per module row; quick-disconnect locking connectors

Software

Software	AlphaNET included, with a free CBT self-training program
Diagnostics	Professional remote diagnostics and control, including internal case temperature
Content	Animations and graphics (standard GIF and BMP files)
Counters	Five separate counter functions (count down in minutes, hours or days to an event)
Integration	ActiveX component for real-time linking to other (MS) applications

Sizes, certification & warranty

Standard sizes	Over 100 models, from 0.6 x 1.2 m to 4.6 x 9.1 m (2' x 4' to 15' x 30')
Certification	ETL certified to UL1950; wind load per the Uniform Building Code
Lead time	Short lead time thanks to the modular building-block design
Warranty	2-year limited factory (depot) warranty; see Daylight bv terms of sale

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