The Many Considerations When Buying an LED Display
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long-term cost - very important, as poorly built signs will cost you a fortune in the long run -
repairable - if there is ever a problem you need it fixed as soon as possible
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reliability - if it’s not working properly, it's not working at all
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brightness - why pay for a sign that isn’t seen?
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ability to reach technical support - if you need help getting it to work, you need it NOW, not three weeks later
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ideal resolution for your viewing distance - if the sign looks choppy and pixelated then it is not effectively advertising for you
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graphics and text clearly shown - the sign must effectively convey your message to its viewers
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uniform color and brightness - most signs cannot be adjusted, leaving a very poor looking “patchwork” sign
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up-front cost - how much it costs you to purchase the sign
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smooth animations and video - a poorly designed sign will have choppy animations and transition effects
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easy to program - it should be simple and straightforward to program
Sunburst LED Signs™ - What Does It Have?
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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER AND VIDEO DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Color(s) | Full Color, Red or Amber |
| Display Capability | 4,000 shades or 4+ billion colors |
| Matrix | Varies by size |
| SolarBrite™ LEDs | Yes |
| Balanced Array™ Exposed LED Sign | 6, 8, or 10 mm |
| Classic™ Series Exposed Pixel-Cluster Sign | II, III, VI, X |
| SMD Enclosed Pixel-Cluster LED Sign | 8 or 10 mm |
| Balanced Array™ Monochrome Exposed LED Sign | 10 mm |
| LEDs per square foot | Seven Options Available: 2747, 2344, 1545, 1462, 1073, 930, 687 |
| Resolution (Pixels per Square Foot) | Seven Options Available: 9376, 5848, 3720, 640, 525, 362, 232 |
| Viewing Angles (Horizontal and Vertical) | 170° horizontally, 90° vertically |
| Display Type | Retainer faces or bleed faces |
| Impact-Resistant, Flame-Proof, UV-Protected Faces and Glare Shields | Individual shields and curved |
| Minimum Character Size | Varies by Resolution and Type (Balanced Array™ or Classic) |
| Time and Temperature Option | Included |
| Automatic Brightness Control | Yes |
| Automatic Temperature Protection | Yes |
| Computer Link Type | Wi-Fi |
| Open Architecture Programming Software | Yes |
| Automatic Error Reporting | Available |
| Individual LED Brightness/Hue Adjustment | Yes |
| Text/Graphics Capability | Both |
| Text-over-Image | Yes |
| Preprogrammed Fonts | Yes |
| Animation | Yes |
| Slideshow Playback | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| Clip-Art | Yes |
| Double-faced Sign Single/Double Programming Options | Yes |
| Group Links | Optional |
| Programming via Internet Option | Available |
| Multiple Power Ventilation - Thermostat-controlled | Yes |
| 64 GB Non-volatile Memory | Yes |
| No Internal Computer - Processor Only - Does Not Operate on "Windows" | Yes |
| SolarGuard™ Protection | Yes |
| Lumabrite™ Protection - Self-Cleaning Faces | Yes |
| Power Requirement | 220v 1ph in most cases |
| Overvoltage, Low Voltage, Spike, Brownout Electrical Protection | Yes |
| Free Programming - Preprogrammed | Yes |
| Double-faced Signs Manufactured Enclosed In Single Cabinet: | Available |
| All aluminium Exterior Metal | Yes |
| Structural Steel Interior Frame | Yes |
| CNC Precision Manufacturing | Yes |
| Vacuum Ceramic Microsphere Shield | Yes |
| Painted with Signlux Paint System™ | Yes - 32,807 color choices |
| US Military Specification Electrical Insulating Coating (MIL-I-46058C) | Yes |
| H2ORepel™ Interior Waterproof Coating | Yes |
| All components will be new. | Yes |
| All fasteners will be galvanized or non-corrosive. | Yes |
| 24 hour Temperature Rise Tested (ANSI/UL 5.2) | Yes |
| 24 hour Electrical Usage and Stability Tested (ANSI/UL 5.5) | Yes |
| Gasket Aging Tested (ANSI/UL 5.7) | Yes |
| Gasket Adhesion Tested (ANSI/UL 5.8) | Yes |
| Exclusion of Water Tested (ANSI/UL 5.9) | Yes |
| Hi-Pot Tested while the Sign is Wet (ANSI/UL 5.3) | Yes |
| Bond Impedance Tested (ANSI/UL 5.1) | Yes |
| Electronics Input Tested (ANSI/UL 8.2) | Yes |
| Electronics Humidity Tested (ANSI/UL 8.12.1) | Yes |
| EMI and EMC Tested (IEC/EN 61000-4-1 thru 6-4) | Yes |
| Hi Temperature Tested (Mil Std. 883) | Yes |
| Altitude Tested (Mil Std. 810) | Yes |
| Dielectric Voltage Withstand Tested (ASTM D149-09) | Yes |
| UL or ETL Listing Mark | Yes |
| Warranty | LIFETIME* Warranty |
| Zap Protection™ | Available |
| Zap Insurance™ | Available |
| “Partial” and “Final” Lien Releases to insure that Customers are never personally liable for Materials and Labor debts | Yes |
| $3,000,000 General Liability Insurance | Yes |
| Product Liability Insurance | Yes |
OVER 100 INSTALLATIONS JUST IN DFW
How Does a Sunburst Sign Compare To Other Brands?
Aluminum Sign Cabinets
Many LED sign companies are just finally realizing the benefit to fabricating an all-aluminum sign cabinet. SunburstLEDSigns has been doing it for years!
Aluminum dissipates heat better than steel. By fabricating our signs out of all aluminum we make the entire sign one big heat sink! Since heat is the enemy of electronic components, this dramatically improves the life of a SunburstLEDSigns digital display, far beyond our competitors.
That doesn't mean we don't ventilate the signs properly, we do. Our signs have IN and OUT flow venting to constantly move hot air outside of the sign. Many LED sign companies believe, incorrectly, that just making an aluminum box will keep the heat out. Try standing in an aluminum box in Texas in June and tell me it's not hot...
One other nice aspect of aluminum signs is that they do not rust like the steel framed signs. Many Chinese companies are now using aluminum because they have to ship in the parts overseas, and they're finding that those signs are rusting before they even arrive on the US coast! Thankfully, we aren't having to ship the signs form China, we build them right here in Texas!
Which Model Sunburst Sign Is Right For Me?
Don't
get sold the cheapest thing on the market. Sometimes a low resolution
sign is the right move, but usually it's not. Plus, you pay a lot more
for those low resolution displays than you would for a higher resolution
one.
Take a look a the chart to the right. You can see how the number of LEDs in the sign really jumps up ... but the price doesn't! You get a lot more for your advertising dollar with a higher resolution sign.
Be sure to ask our Representative which resolution is ideal for your situation. We will take into consideration the viewing angle, viewing distance, type of messages you would like to put on the sign, the size of the sign, the City ordinance, and many, many more factors. Then we'll make a recommendation.
Plus, we'll give you OPTIONS and explain what the differences are.
Not only that, but we'll show you the differences!
Our showroom has SIX different models of LED signs for you to review and see for yourself what your new sign will look like!
Literature
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