Commercial Signs

LED Signs â € "20 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

The Small Business Administration states, â € signaling œYour is his first â € "and one of his best â €" the opportunity to communicate with the signaling public. should be effectively designed, well manufactured and correctly installed to optimize your message.id a Dona € € ™ t leave something as important as your business € ™ The first impression Compare that chance. suppliers and quotes. Many look the same, but there are important differences. The answers to these simple questions will help you make a decision informed and ensure that the LED sign you buy is the best choice for your organization!

A 1. The offer of a security company writing?

Carefully compare what is covered and for how LONG.O If you are buying an identification area as part of the signal, seeking a lifetime warranty against breakage of the face, faulty workmanship and defective materials. internal components including the identification zone ballasts should also be covered by the look of Warranty. lifetime guaranteed for 5 years in the field of LED electronic message center, ensuring it will be free from defects in materials and also consider workmanship. ™ € companyA s ability to stand behind that warranty. How long have been in the business?  Will you provide a list of customers in your area?

A 2. Are the specifications of sign meet zoning requirements in your area?

Many areas have requirements related to height, width, and static / motion are allowed permits signage. necessary?  Does the company offer useful tips to guide you through the process? Â

A 3. Does the sign needs of your organization?

The speed limit of traffic passing by the distance from the road (back), its budget, and the main use the sign should be discussed with a sign of professionals to ensure that the sign will meet his needs.Â

4. What pixel matrix is quoted?

The signs of the same height and width can have an array of pixel (the number of pixels in the signal).  The size of the retention (the amount metal that surrounds the LED screen area) may vary from sign to sign, which results in variations in the number of pixels. For example, a sign of 48x160 pixels 48 pixels high x 160 pixels wide. can receive a quote for a sign of the same height and width as Matrix. only has a 40 x 112 pixels at that case only receive 40 pixels high x 112 pixels wide. Obviously you are not getting the same value in the second case. sure to get the maximum return on your money! Â

5. Will the LED display area size of cash?

The determined character height the number of characters that can show at 1 time through sign. For example, a cabinet 8â € ™ wide characters only € 18 a 5 characters can be displayed across at once, forcing you to scroll your message and limit their effectiveness.

A 6. It is the meeting as a sign high definition?

High Definition: sit near together. pixels must be less than 1 € â € Sec. 6 - â € 7 is considered high Definition. Anything larger than this will have a â € € œgrainyâ usually provide appearance. Rates this information in a format of a millimeter (ie, 17 mm - 66 vs 36mm apart â € € difference = 1.40A).

7. In how many frames per second in the sign trade?

You want your signal to the smooth transition and down seamlessly. frames in a second charge you will notice a â € œtick, tick, tick of letters and € graphics. a model with capabilities to operate at 60 authors per second, provide the perfect the effect of facilitating the desired display.

8. What is the viewing angle of the signal?

The Angle point of view is that the text / graphics œfadeâ € â € like a car traveling on their sign. viewing angles vary from 75 all the way to 140 degrees. Care difference between the angle of vision and cone vision CONE. can display deceiving. Basically, it determined by doubling the ANGLE. Displaying sure to compare the angles and cone angles of the cones.

9. If shade is an option to its sign, how many pitches are mentioning?

Find the newest technology with 256 shades. Some providers are offering LED signal of the former any 32 or 64 shades. The more shades you have, the better the graphics appear.

10. Does signing the role of technology hybrid?

Hybrid Technology (Hybrid Pixels) is the most advanced technology available for LED signs signs. Beware Pixel manufactured with less advanced facilities that experience more costs and more downtime when repairs are Pixel needed. When a room needs to be removed or repaired, the sign can be for a week together at a time and replacement cost $ 350 + labor and transportation signs costs. Hybrid technology have replaceable individual pixels (instead of the sign of the entire plate). Looking for a company that offers replacement pixels free for the first 5 years you own the sign. After that, the cost of replacing a pixel will be approximately $ 5.00. downtime is virtually nonexistent, it does not require a professional and only takes a minute to change a Pixel. Hybrids

11. How many graphics are included with the sign?

Look for a company which includes at least 300,000 graphics and 200 applications for motion video animation with its shadow and color models.

12. Is training to help you learn how to program the signal?

You want a provider that offers LED spot training, Web-based training, and support unlimited phone that can accommodate your training needs. One of the major software packages programming signal LED, Editor of the media, provides a friendly environment for creating text messages with animations using preprogrammed transitions and animation modes. The software allows users to import files. avi for more graphic impact, creating compelling messages moves minutes.Â

13. Does the budget include shipping freight and CURRENT management fees?

Budgets, including the tongue, as œestimate â €, â € â € œsurcharge later, â € or â € € œinvoice Latera not giving you the actual amount, which baseline for shipping and handling charges.

14. It is the degree sign to the signal panformed unbreakable polycarbonate material?

Looking for a company that offers a guarantee Lifetime against breakage of the sign face / area identification sign. how their signs against vandalism and are covered under the warranty?  Consider the reputation of the company. How many signs have provided over the years?  Do you have evidence letters from customers who are concerned with the durability of the signal faces and their support for customer service? Â

15. Sign face is painted on the inside to prevent scratching and the effects of weather?

You want the answer to this question that œyesâ € â €. Vinyl Adhesives prevent cracking, peel and Manufacture of vinyl fade. leader, 3M vinyl warranty only used in signal faces a maximum of 7 â € "11 years.  Â

A 16. Sign cabinet is made of heavy extruded aluminum, heliarc soldiers, angels aluminum and reinforced corners tab?

Remember, the sign will be the first impression you have of passers organization. quality and durability are the keys to your satisfaction.

A 17. Can the company guarantee that all components and the sign are of new materials?

18. Components are, plugs, lamps and ballasts of superior quality water-resistant, waterproof, and warranted for the lifetime of your organization?

Your sign will be exposed to the elements, 24 / 7, 365 days a LED can year. domestic supplier that builds their signs to withstand the forces of nature. Ask if can provide a list of satisfied customers in 50 states and beyond.

19.a sign is UL approved?

Underwriters Laboratories approval indicates that the product has been tested against recognized safety standards nationally and found to be free from reasonably foreseeable risk of fire, electric shock and related risks.

20.a Is the sign to withstand 125 mph wind load? Â

Look for a company it has marks on the field that have withstood hurricane force testimony winds. Request letters from customers that demonstrates the strength and durability of such signs.

For a practical checklist of these questions, e-mail info@signsplussigns.com and get a copy of the Valueâ € â € œCompare For flyer.Â

For more in-depth information on LED signaling, http://www.signsplusleds.com visit you to find a more detailed explanation of the terminology of LED, useful Tips on dealing with zoning, including information about LED for leasing programs, and much more!

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About the Author

Kim Clark is the Director of Marketing and Advertising for Signs Plus - New Ideas, New Technology, Inc. Founded in 1988, Signs Plus is a leading provider of signage to businesses, schools and churches nationwide. Find out why over 11,000 organizations have chosen Signs Plus for their sign needs: http://www.signsplusleds.com

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