November 2012: 12sqrm Outdoor 10mm SMD – Philippines
July 2012: 10sqrm Front Service Outdoor 10mm Cree SMD – Hong Kong
July 2012: 69sqrm 10mm Epistar 1R1G1B – Malaysia
June 2012: 3 Screens; 13m2 Nichia 4mm SMD Pop-Out Front Service – Australia
April 2012: 8m2 16mm Front Service Flip Up Cabinet – The Netherlands
August 2011 4 x 8m2 Nichia 2R1G1B 12.5mm – Germany
July 2011 4 x 8m2 Nichia 2R1G1B 12.5mm – Germany
June 2011 4 x 8m2 Nichia 2R1G1B 12.5mm – Germany
With roots in the very early days of both LED video displays and LED lighting Bateman Consulting has witnessed the blending of the two product types through the introduction of creative LED products increasingly being used in events, interior design and architecture. As the name suggests, Architainment blends architecture and entertainment, a sector increasing in focus and popularity.
Many of the early creative LED products lacked the long term reliability or ease of installation demanded by the events sector, and were not designed to withstand the harsh outdoor environments experienced in many architectural installations.
Bateman Consulting is pleased to support its clients with an extensive range of creative LED products including dance floors, single-sided & double-sided curtains as well as a wide range of LED strip based screens designed for ease of installation, long life and reliability.
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Bateman Consulting’s latest success, two spectacular 10mm pitch outdoor SMD LED screens for the Philippines manufactured in express lead time will support one of Manila’s largest churches in time for the Christmas celebrations.
These IP65 rated screens combine outstanding image quality to very wide viewing angle with full outdoor brightness.
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I’m sure there are many manufacturers claiming to be the biggest but what I can report based on information I have received which uses latest half-year financial statements released is that the largest LED display screen manufacturer is Shenzhen Retop, a company Bateman Consulting has done a considerable amount of work with.
The rankings are as follows, in RMB terms. It seems a close race between the top 4 but it should be noted that according to the data provided by listed companies reported earnings 25% of Unilumin’s sales is in Lighting, at least 50% of Ledman’s sales is in LED lamps, and 30% of Aoto’s sales is in banking software system. Retop’s revenue is 100% in LED display which is pretty impressive.
Date as of 1st June 2012 Revenue（RMB）
1. Retop 255 million RMB
2. Leyard 253 million RMB
3. Unilumin 246 million RMB
4. Liantronics 225 million RMB
5. Ledman 148 million RMB
6. Aoto 147 million RMB
Note: Neither Dave Bateman nor Bateman Consulting gives any guarantee as to the accuracy of data but is advised that the above data is from listed companies reported earnings (Data source: released half-year financial statement from public companies). The reader should verify data for his/her own benefit or use.
Sometimes referred to as mesh, or curtain, or transparent screens, LED strip screens have been on the market for several years but provide much more than just transparency. Of course transparency was a significant factor in their use by the events industry as special effects backdrops but their light weight design was also an attractive feature.
LED strip displays are basically strips of usually extruded aluminum, or plastic, into which the LED’s and drive electronics are assembled and sealed. These strips are attached to a frame, and the usual power supplies and data electronics are either located in enclosed boxes at the rear of each frame or in some cases may be located off-screen to the side or top.
They can be 30% to 60% lighter than traditional screens reducing transport costs, structural frame costs and installation costs.
There is however a down side to transparency which is that LED strip displays have reduced contrast compared to traditional screens. In the events industry curtains may be employed when a transparency is not needed, while there are some strip screens available with ‘louvers’ which can be used to block the gaps between strips enhancing contrast when needed. The down side of these adjustable features is that such mechanical systems can fail so be sure that the system is robust.
It may also be possible to add fixed louvers certain applications improving contrast for the viewer of the video image while maintaining transparency for those viewing through the screen from behind. LED strip displays are increasingly popular for mounting onto building where occupants wish to maintain their window views. The light weight means that minimal structural interface to the walls are needed and the additional loading may not be a concern. Further front service versions mean that the depth off the building face may be much slimmer than with traditional screens.
They are also increasingly in demand for rooftop advertising where the light weight and reduced structural demands make for simpler installation but also where the LED strips offer another significant advantage in allowing wind to pass through the display screen reducing wind loading, which also reduces the demands on the structural frame. Weather proofing is an extremely important concern in such locations where high winds, and extreme weather conditions are experienced.
Many LED strip screen manufacturers shy away from such installations or offer minimum warranty because it is a harsh environment.
Usually selected in pitch options of 25mm to 150mm rooftop LED strip display screens with daylight brightness provide a unique opportunity combining advertising capability with corporate branding at relatively low product and installation costs.
A new 25mm pitch LED strip display screen has just been launched which has both daylight brightness, and front service capability. Available in both outdoor SMD and DIP (discrete) LED it is fully front service capable. Power and data cables are routed through the strip providing maximum structural transparency for installation on glass walls, while the LED strip casing is made of 6063-T5 fire-proof aluminum alloy coated with weather-resistant materials. The entire display structure has IP65 protection, with support frame robust enough to withstand tropical storms. Additional sealing is possible to achieve IP67 for further protection.
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Bateman Consulting continues to support its client base with quality LED lighting products from its China supply network. Projects across SE Asia are being supported with thousands of meters of Flexible LED ribbon and LED strips, including warm white 2700K, pure white 6000k, blue and RGB versions. LEDs include both 5050 and 3528 format 3-in-1 SMD with both IP20 and IP65 product versions available. For more information on LED lighting direct from China manufacturers please contact us. We would be pleased to discuss your lighting needs.
This latest LED display screen sourced, managed and inspected by Bateman Consulting offers outstanding value with excellent mechanical construction and impressive black uniformity. The 69sqrm 10mm pitch 1R1G1B screen offers impressive image quality.
Destined for a major Italian shoe store chain, this 10mm pitch outdoor Cree 5050 SMD screen has outstanding uniformity and includes fully weather proof front service via hinged LED face. See feature image.
Bateman Consulting was recently involved in the design and manufacture of three outstanding high definition screens. These 4mm pitch indoor screens employed Nichia 3-in-1 SMD LEDs for outstanding video image quality even at very wide angles, with excellent flat field color uniformity.
Driven by a difficult installation environment these screens had to offer full front installation and servicing, and this was achieved with a custom design pop-out system employing a specially designed tool and actuator system.
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Wall mount screens are always a challenge with no access to the rear of the screen servicing must be achieved from the front, while at the same time some space must be allowed at the rear for air circulation.
The most commonly offered solution is simply to remove the LED tiles from the front of the screen and while this may offer a relatively low cost solution in fact servicing the control cards, power supplies and cables inside the cabinet through the tiny holes left by removed LED tiles is in itself a challenge.
This very affordable 16mm pitch 2R1G1B screen employs a custom design flip up cabinet design with locks under the screen face which release the entire face to open upwards in manageable sections so that servicing can be achieved without fuss or frustration.
The screen cabinets themselves are mounted to the wall using specially designed brackets eliminating the need to open the screen face to bolt the cabinets to the wall.
For more information on screens such as this contact Dave Bateman at dabateman@netvigator.com