SUB 1MM VIDEO WALL

Charlotte, North Carolina

Installing the largest Samsung Sub 1MM display in the world

Sports and entertainment organizations have massive amounts of information including statistics, videos, live feeds, and other data that must be constantly monitored in real time.

One of the best ways for a large team of IT, logistics, operations, and other personnel to monitor such massive amounts of information simultaneously from a single room is through a video wall. But not just any video wall. Samsung’s larges sub 1 millimeter LED video wall in the world. So when AmpThink was called to embark on the installation of this massive project, we were eager for the challenge.

Size

9 ft tall by 37 ft wide

Surface Area

333 sq ft

Industry

Sports & Entertainment

Services

LED Installation

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing

Challenge

Considering this was the first of it’s kind anywhere, attention to detail and careful handling of the installation was of utmost importance. The video wall is 9 feet tall and 37 feet wide covering 333 square feet of wall space. It weighs over 5,700lbs or 2.7 tons. For reference, the average large car weighs about 4,000lbs or 2 tons.

The canvas size 13,440px x 3,240px with a pixel pitch of 0.84mm. The wall consists of 84 individual monitors which had to be installed delicately to say the least.

Solution

Here’s the catch, the surface of the LED wall had to stay within a narrow tolerance of 1/16th of an inch across the entire 37 feet. Working with Samsung, AmpThink’s mechanical engineers went to the drawing board and came back with a solution that would allow the LED surface to sit as flat as possible. In lieu of using building materials to create a perfectly flat wall, AmpThink Manufacturing designed and manufactured a unique adjustable bracket solution that would complement the Samsung LED wall cabinet.

The result was a cabinet which maintained the directed 1/16” or less variance across 333sf of LED surface or 35/1000ths of an inch. Which is about the thickness of a credit card. This low amount variance is critically important in keeping all monitor edges aligned on their X, Y and Z axis, creating a completely flat surface with no gaps or protruding edges.

Outcome

The AmpThink team managed the entire installation process, from designing and fabricating the mounting solution to integrating eight 4K Samsung S-Box processors for seamless content mapping in a first-of-its-kind control room. AmpThink's execution set a new standard in sub-1mm LED installation, showcasing their expertise in handling complex, high-precision projects. This innovation not only resolved existing challenges but also improved efficiency for future servicing and operation.

Impact

AmpThink's approach not only resolved installation challenges but also improved upon traditional methods, creating a highly adjustable and precise mounting solution for sub-1mm displays. This innovation enhances the efficiency of servicing and operating the system throughout its lifecycle, potentially setting a new benchmark in the LED industry.

This installation represents a milestone in large-scale, sub-1mm display technology, showcasing AmpThink's expertise in handling complex, high-precision projects. The successful completion of this project, achieving remarkable accuracy over a large span, highlights AmpThink's professionalism and technical prowess in the field of advanced display installations.