TECHNOLOGY: SHOWCASE
New application areas are the thinking behind the introduction of Albiral’s Arthur Holm Dynamic 3 motorised monitor screen. The new solution comes as a
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development from its predecessor – the Dynamic 2 – which was limited to boardroom and conference room applications because only people sitting in front of the screen could view its content. Albiral has enhanced the features on the new system by incorporating a 180º rotation mechanism. This allows content sharing between several people, making it a viable solution for information counters at hotels, banks, insurance and retail applications.
The housing opens and closes using a motorised mechanism (a manual option is available); a security mechanism halts the movement if it detects any objects in the way. The display can be operated in both vertical and horizontal positions – the screen image re-orientates itself automatically. The up, down and rotation movements can be activated through the push buttons or remotely; the Arthur Holm ERT interface and the AH net communication protocol have been developed to control, configure and
Arthur Holm Dynamic 3 from Albiral turns heads
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With the videoconferencing market developing fast, Vogel’s has devised a range of stylish mounting furniture to accommodate the equipment used in a comprehensive conferencing set-up. The new PFF 5100 is an all-in-one unit that has been designed to adapt to the user’s videoconferencing preferences. Its sleek finish and practicality won it an industry- recognised Red Dot design award for 2012.
diagnose Arthur Holm monitors. To enable the Dynamic 3 to blend in with its surroundings, Albiral can adapt the rear housing of monitors for the provision of numerous personalised finishing options, such as leather and wood. These are visible when the screen is loaded back into the desk face down; however, the screens can also be loaded face up to display content from a recessed, flat position. The system itself is built in a solid anodised block, with a sleek, high-end look, while a shallow depth enables integration into special tables. Two screen sizes are available: 17in and 19in. Keyboard and mouse can sit neatly on an integrated tray, which rises as the monitor opens.
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Create the sturdy V-Brick videowall with Mode-AL
The 80kg main body, which is engineered using aluminium on its rear and front, forms the backbone to the system. A compartment at the base of the unit houses equipment required for the conferencing set-up, such as codecs and cabling, while vents ensure the electronics don’t overheat. Further up the body of the unit is a height-adjustable display slider. This connects with the company’s modular Connect-It Series – a range of interfaces designed to accommodate multiple display set-ups within a single PFF 5100 unit. The series comprises PFS 33xx Connect-It interface display strips, PFB Connect- It interface bars and the PFA 9110 camera/loudspeaker holder. The strips – available in numerous
The V-Brick (or videowall brick) system comes as an entirely new mounting system from Mode-AL that has been specifically designed for large-format screens mounted behind glass. When creating a videowall system with the V-Brick, each display is fitted to a frame which interlocks with its neighbour and builds like a brick wall. This creates rigidity and strength in the structure. As individual screens are not touching one another, this relieves any stress on the display chassis. The system enables installers to
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the rear to provide simple servicing and maintenance without affecting the rest of the wall. The company has also developed
an innovative system to ensure the insides of the glass rarely need cleaning: a pressurised flow of filtered clean air is created using a combination of fans and filters, and a gasket seals the structure to the window.
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produce custom shapes from differently orientated screens, while the 180mm depth ensures the wall doesn’t protrude too much into the environment’s surroundings. A glass-fronted frame
provides protection for each display, making it useful for applications where safety is paramount to the display’s longevity and operation. Each display can be accessed separately from
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operated pulley system is available as an optional extra – this removes the need for additional human lifting power when removing the heavier displays. This system is said to offer significant whole-life cost reductions over traditional front-removal videowall systems. With the ability to remove each individual screen
from the rear, it gives a whole new solution to an age-old problem.
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sizes to match VESA mounting patterns – attach to the rear of a display. These then connect to the interface bar, which is offered in a variety of horizontal lengths to hold different display widths; there is also the option of an extra long bar so the set-up can incorporate a dual-screen
display. The Connect-It attachments are interchangeable to accommodate new display devices and set-ups, and the display can also be secured with a padlock. In addition, both portrait and landscape display modes can be employed, further enhancing the system’s flexibility. Given the lack of specific videoconferencing loudspeakers available, the company has introduced its very own (optional) PFA 9111 videoconferencing loudspeaker to integrate with the PFF 5100 furniture. This fits onto the PFA 9110, which can slide across the screen to the appropriate position for its use. The loudspeaker, which uses patented technology for 100% in-phase sound, was created in collaboration with Dutch specialist Kalkmann Sound Systems. The speaker can be RS-232 or -485 controlled, allowing remote operation. One final feature on the system is the wheels, which make it mobile.
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Chief arms installers with versatility
In environments where furniture configurations can change, and aesthetics are important to the way the facility operates – such as in bars, clubs and offices – mounting solutions need to be versatile post installation to attract or distract attention when necessary. Moreover, watching content in these spaces is often more leisurely – and therefore viewing from a comfortable angle is essential. The low-profile, lightweight Thinstall
swing arm wall mount range from Chief enables viewing to be opened up to different areas of a venue. Each arm is extendable up to 25in (635mm) to create maximum viewing potential and collapsible to 1.3in or 1.5in (33mm or 38mm) in depth, providing a flat-to- the-wall option. Once the desired position has been found, Chief’s Centris fingertip tilt can then be used to adjust the viewing angle by up to 15º. The mounts come with accessories – such as component shelves for holding media players, speakers and camera shelves – ensuring the
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range can be used in different set-ups and the peripheral equipment travels with the movement of the mount and display. A major factor in the design of Chief’s Thinstall mount is the post- installation adjustments: Control Zone height and Centreless lateral shift allow smaller tweaks to be made to the mount to obtain the most sought- after position, with the former permitting height adjustments up to 1in (25mm), while the latter offers up to 16in (40cm) of post-installation sideways shift. Cable management ensures the sleek design of this mount is maintained.
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