Previously in production facilities we have seen the old
notice board when you enter the reception area and even on the facility floor,
these have been used to inform employees and visitors alike about the company.
Now it seems that technology is creating a buzz and the
notice board is being replaced by digital signage, many organisations who have
a production facility are deciding to replace the old notice board and put up
LCD screens, these are then networked on the same data infrastructure that the
computers run off. The content is added by the marketing department and it can
quickly be changed, for example if a visiting dignitary sends someone because
they are sick, within 30 seconds the greeting on the reception sign is changed
to the new name and it shows the corporation is on the ball.
This is fine in public areas, however when a customer visits
and you wish to show them round your factory, this is an ideal opportunity in
enforcing your service brand immediately on your guest, as soon as they see the
large displays in the manufacturing areas they will certainly be astounded, it
also shows that the business invests in new technology and is ahead of the
game.
But there is one problem even commercial displays are not
designed to be used in areas were damaging air borne contaminants are, most
manufacturers have some form of corrosive element in the air, from coolants to
carbon particles if these get into the rear of the display it is only a matter
of time until the screen dies.
The remedy – is to put the screen in a ruggedized LCD
enclosure , these provide IP65 (NEMA 4X) protection, so they can even be washed down with
high pressure water jets, perfect for any food manufacturing company. These can
either be cooled or heated to provide the perfect environment. The LCD
enclosure are fitted with a sophisticated cooling system that also incorporates
a filtration element, that filters all tiny air borne particles out, so the air
entering the unit is fresh, cool air.
Then the screen inside the protective case can be mounted to
gantries or ceiling mounting using a heavy duty mount.
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