Daktronics Introduces the Lightest Outdoor Modular LED Panel to Date


June 6, 2008

Source: Daktronics

Daktronics Inc. of Brookings, S.D., announces the release of the PST-12HD outdoor, modular LED panel. The lightest outdoor LED panel of its kind in the industry, this ultra-thin, lightweight panel weighs in at 50 kg (110 lbs) per square meter. The product features 7,500 nits of intensity, color calibration for cross-rental, a revolutionary pixel layout for greater contrast, superior viewing angles and 19-bit image processing for industry-leading image quality.

PST-12HD panels use a single-point structural latching method to connect quickly in the field forming large-screen video displays of any shape or size. Building with thin, light panels speeds the setup and teardown process, minimizes cabling requirements, reduces overall display weight and provides an economical crating and shipping solution making them ideal for concert touring, corporate events, award shows, festivals and sporting events.

"We developed the PST-12HD to provide touring companies a middle-range pixel pitch that is light and thin," said Jay deBlonk, Daktronics Mobile and Modular Product Manager. "We feel there is an opportunity to help these companies lower their operating cost, by reducing fuel expenses and the number of trucks and operators required, without compromising display size."

Gaining from commitment to ongoing product advancement, the PST-12HD takes advantage of the latest high-bright, lamp-style LED technology to deliver 7,500 nits of intensity — 25 percent brighter than 6,000 nit products and 50 percent brighter than 5,000 nit products. "The intensity has been increased, making it better equipped to overcome washout effects associated with direct sunlight, while not affecting the LED lifetime," said deBlonk.

Due to a distinctive "eyebrow" shader positioned above each through-hole LED, true color reproduction is maintained even at extreme viewing angles. In addition, "mini-shaders" have been added across the face of each module creating a texture that reduces direct sunlight reflection, increasing overall display contrast. To further enhance contrast levels, the PST-12HD display face offers an anti-reflection module coating giving the appearance of a blacker-black.

To provide the highest degree of reliability, PST panels use a bidirectional signal that provides redundancy at the panel level, industry standard power and signal interconnects for reduced display downtime and are serviceable from the front as well as the back.

In addition to the PST-12HD, other PST models available from Daktronics include the outdoor PST-23 and PST-13, the indoor PST-10i and the SMD LED indoor/outdoor PST-10.

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