PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is delighted to announce the launch of its first line of elementary direct view LED solutions, with the new and versatile Philips Public LED 5000 Series. PPDS takes its dvLED range to new heights with entry-level Philips Public LED 5000 Series for seamless wall-mounted or hoisted installations in public spaces and opens a world of new opportunities for businesses aiming to elevate viewing experiences for visitors and customers – whether with a traditional wall-mounted, or now, a first for the company, ceiling-mounted dvLED wall – alleviating the investment pressures once associated with the technology.

Available globally, the new investment-friendly Philips Public LED 5000 Series continues PPDS’ commitment to deliver the industry’s most complete professional display portfolio, supporting all indoor and outdoor requirements, at a range of price points to suit. Designed to enhance indoor public spaces – such as retail stores, shopping centers, corporate spaces, Houses of Worship, cinemas, theaters, stadiums and arenas, casinos, and more – the new Philips Public LED 5000 Series is an ideal solution for those seeking to introduce or replace existing LCD screens with dvLED, with a price tag that will allow more businesses to benefit from this engaging display technology.

Built with PPDS’ versatility and flexibility in mind, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series is available in 44” (500 x 1000mm) and 28” (500 x 500mm) panel variants. Each offers a choice of modules with three different pixel pitches and dimensions of 1.9pp (128 x 128), 2.5pp (100 x 100) and 3.9pp (64 x 64) – supporting an array of viewing distances. The 500 x 1000 and 500 x 500 metric sized panels have also been developed to facilitate easy conceptualizing and implementation for interior and retail architects.

Delivering up to 500 nit brightness, and 150 degree viewing angles – flat screen or concave creations – the Philips Public LED 5000 Series provides optimum visual performance in almost any indoor environment with consistent lighting conditions. For maximum flexibility, the 44” and 28” panel variants of the Philips Public LED 5000 Series are seamlessly interchangeable, and together with PPDS’ ‘Smart Rotation’ design, can be installed in a mix of either portrait or landscape modes, adding more size and custom install opportunities. This mix and match approach can help to significantly reduce the square meter costs for installations, in some cases by up to 40 percent.

Installation time has also been reduced by around 50 percent compared to conventional LED panels with the board-to-board design of the LED modules to the panel incorporating pre-wired data and power for a cable-free set up. Taking the value of PPDS’ dvLED portfolio to new heights, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series becomes PPDS’ first LED solution to support both wall mountable and ceiling ‘fixed hoisting’ installations. The series features dedicated connection plates and a range of optional hoisting/hanging bars, allowing displays to be safely hoisted from a ceiling to a maximum display height of five meters.

Traditional wall-mounted installations have also been made simple and extremely cost efficient, with PPDS providing an optional range of connections and brackets to securely attach or clamp displays to standard 40 x 40mm mounts or even metal pipes. For seamless and faster installation times, all Philips Public LED 5000 Series units come with built-in cable management, keeping power and data cables tidy. Meanwhile cabinets are daisy chained for both power and data – using PPDS’ unique board-to-board module and cabinet connection design – to minimize clutter and speed up installations. For added reliability and protection, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series’ die-cast aluminum cabinets help to ensure precise installation and a seamless canvas, as well as enhancing heat dissipation.

Benefitting both wall-mounted or hoisted installations, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series’ modular design also provides effortless front facing access for any troubleshooting, repairs, or age-related component replacements, keeping potential downtimes to a minimum. With an IP20 rating, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series benefits from protection against touch, and airborne (non-liquid) pollutants, such as dust, helping to reduce the risk of cosmetic or internal component damage.

As with all the latest Philips digital signage, business TVs, interactive and dvLED products, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series benefits from PPDS’ strategy to significantly reduce waste – including plastic – from its packaging, with all panels and accessories delivered in 100 percent recycled and recyclable materials. With a minimum of two Philips Public LED 5000 Series panels packaged in a single box – no single panel orders – all plastic bags have been removed, while any EPE cotton foam has been replaced with innovative cardboard cushioning made from 100 percent recycled paper, maintaining the same high levels of safety and protection of the product.

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