You are a system integrator and want to create outdoor urban landscapes. Or maybe you are an advertising company and want to install large billboards on exterior walls. In both cases, you’ve probably heard the name“outdoor LED mesh screen”. What is it? This article will explain it in detail.
What Is an Outdoor LED Mesh Screen?
In traditional LED display screens, the LED lamps are soldered onto a single PCB. This board is solid and thus does not allow air or light to pass through.
The LED mesh screen is different. Each LED lamp in it is fixed within the mesh structure, and there are many gaps in this mesh. The LED lamps in the outdoor LED mesh screen are usually larger than those in traditional LED screens, which means they can emit much stronger light.
When viewed closely, only a grid structure can be seen. Only when viewed from a distance can the image displayed by the outdoor LED mesh screen be observed. This makes the outdoor LED mesh screen highly suitable for use in outdoor environments.
How Does an Outdoor LED Mesh Screen Work?
The outdoor LED mesh screen is a large grid structure, with LED lamps fixed at the intersections.
Usually, there are at least three LED lamps in each group. Three LED lamps emit red, green, and blue light, respectively. By controlling the color proportions, these three lights can be combined to form different colors.
On the outdoor LED mesh screen, each LED light group at each intersection constitutes a pixel. When countless pixels are combined, a complete image is formed. Although at close range one can only see the grid structure and cannot distinguish the image, when viewed from a distance, different pixel points will gradually come closer to each other in people’s vision, and thus can be recognized as an image by the human brain. The pixel pitch can determine the optimal viewing distance and resolution.
Key Features of Outdoor LED Mesh Screens
Transparency
The grid structure not only allows light to pass through but also enables air to flow through.
When it is installed on the exterior wall, you can make it very large in size without worrying that the LED screen will completely block the building’s windows.
For those buildings that have installed traditional LED screens, the people inside have to turn on the lights because the sunlight will be blocked by the LED screens. The situation with outdoor LED mesh screens is completely the opposite. Sunlight will pass through the gaps in the mesh and shine into the interior, allowing the people inside to receive ample natural light and eliminating the need for additional lighting.
The wind can also pass smoothly through the outdoor LED mesh screen. Compared with traditional LED screens, the outdoor LED mesh screen experiences significantly less wind resistance. This is safer for high-rise buildings or large-scale exterior metal cladding.
Light Weight
Thanks to the grid structure, the outdoor LED mesh screen’s weight can be extremely light, with only 3 kg/m².
When it is installed on the building structure, it enables the building to bear less pressure. If you want to install LED screens on the glass curtain walls or some old buildings, but are worried that traditional LED screens are too heavy and might cause damage to the buildings, then you can choose outdoor LED mesh screens to alleviate the burden on these fragile structures.
Furthermore, when the building’s load-bearing capacity is limited, compared to traditional LED screens, outdoor LED mesh screens can be made into larger areas, thus better attracting people’s attention.
Flexible Shape
The traditional LED screen has an LED screen cabinet to support the entire structure. This LED cabinet is usually made of aluminum, which means its flexibility is limited. You can slightly adjust the screen angle by using different angle connectors, but you cannot change its shape freely.
Outdoor LED mesh screens are different. Their mesh structure is made of plastic and can be rolled up or folded freely, so the curved LED screen made from outdoor LED mesh screens have better bending performance.
You can make the outdoor LED mesh screen closely fit any building shape. Outdoor LED mesh screens can be hung on the wall at the top and placed on the ground at the bottom, creating the feeling that the wall content extends to the ground.
In addition, whether it is a round LED display or a triangle LED screen, or any other shape, the outdoor LED mesh screen can be flexibly changed.
If there are other decorations or signs on the exterior wall where you want to install the outdoor LED mesh screen, you can make a hole in the screen to avoid them.
Custom Size
The size of the outdoor LED mesh screen can be adjusted to meet your
requirements. This feature is attributed to the modular design. Each LED module is independently connected and can be removed or installed.
When you need a smaller size, you just need to remove some LED modules. If there are future expansion plans for the installation site, you can install more LED modules on the outdoor LED mesh screen to increase the size.
High Luminance
The brightness of the outdoor LED mesh screen can reach up to 20,000 nits at its maximum. This extremely high brightness value enables it to maintain bright colors even when exposed to direct sunlight, and it won’t appear dim in the sunlight.
Why is the outdoor LED mesh screen so bright? This is primarily due to its mesh structure.
Traditional LED screens need to limit their brightness because brighter LED lamps mean higher power consumption and more heat. If the heat cannot be dissipated in time, it will accumulate inside the LED screen. This not only may shorten the LED lamp lifespan, but in severe cases, it may even cause a fire.
For outdoor LED mesh screens, there is no need to worry too much about the heat dissipation. The wind can freely pass through from the inside, constantly removing heat and serving as a natural cooling device. No additional fans need to be installed. Without the limitation of heat dissipation issues, the outdoor LED mesh screen can achieve extremely high brightness.
Typical Applications of Outdoor LED Mesh Screens
The commercial building exterior facade is the most typical application for outdoor LED mesh screens. Especially when this exterior wall is a glass curtain wall. The outdoor LED mesh screen not only retains the functions of lighting and ventilation but also achieves excellent promotional effects.
Furthermore, for industries with a fast pace of operation, such as performance stages at music festivals and large-scale live events, outdoor LED mesh screens are also very suitable. It can be installed quickly and can also be disassembled and removed quickly when the activity is over.
Cost Performance of Outdoor LED Mesh Screens
Installation Cost
Compared with traditional LED screens, the outdoor LED mesh screen is not a cumbersome steel structure, but a flexible and lightweight plastic grid. It can be folded up or rolled up and then put into a smaller storage box. When you install an outdoor LED mesh screen, your transportation costs will become lower.
In addition, the outdoor LED mesh screen features a simple clip system, and its installation speed is much faster than that of traditional LED screens. In most cases, you don’t need to hire large lifting equipment for it. This is beneficial for you to control the installation budget, and also reduces the labor costs and time for installation.
Maintenance Cost
When an LED lamp malfunctions, you don’t need to replace the entire LED screen or cut off power to the entire screen. The clip system of the outdoor LED mesh screen supports hot swapping.
You only need to perform maintenance and replacement on individual LED lamps or individual LED modules. As a result, your maintenance costs can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, the grid material of the outdoor LED mesh screen is high-strength plastic, which means that it has an extremely long service life.
FAQ
Can the Outdoor LED Mesh Screen Function Properly in Areas with Frequent Rainfall?
Yes. The waterproof rating of the outdoor LED mesh screen can reach up to IP68, which is sufficient to ensure its normal operation even in areas with frequent rainfall.
How Do I Choose the Right Pixel Pitch for My Outdoor LED Mesh Screen?
The pixel pitch depends on the minimum viewing distance. When the outdoor LED mesh screen is farther away from the crowd, the pixel pitch should also become larger.
What Maintenance is Required After Installing the Outdoor LED Mesh Screen?
You can regularly inspect the intersection points in the grid structure of the outdoor LED mesh screen to see if there are any signs of looseness. Additionally, you also need to check if each LED is functioning properly.
Will the Outdoor LED Mesh Screen Seriously Affect the Indoor View?
No. As much as 95% of the light can freely pass through the outdoor LED mesh screen and reach the people inside.
Does the Outdoor LED Mesh Screen Consume a Lot of Energy?
Because the outdoor LED mesh screen has a grid structure, compared with other LED screens, it has fewer LEDs within the same area and lower energy consumption. Moreover, it does not require additional fans for cooling.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a professional LED manufacturing company, then JINGYLED will be your best partner. We have advanced equipment and can produce high-quality outdoor LED mesh screens. If you are interested, please contact us to know more.
