Reel Video Systems (RVS), makers of LED screens that roll up, cites a number of advantages with the concept. First, there’s less need for labor on site to assemble a video wall from panels. “Our screens come rolling in, and you just rig them to the motors, plug in power and a signal, and you have a show,” says Andy Gerber, visual display manager. “We’re able to set up and tear down in significantly less time than traditional LED screens.” Of course, on everyone’s mind these days, more than ever, is safety. “If we’re at an outdoor event, we can monitor inclement weather, and the moment we think there’s a chance of a problem, we press a button and the screen goes away in 20 seconds. This is important because we know that with sudden, hard winds, LEDs become one of the most dangerous aspects of that outdoor event. Now we’ve taken that dynamic out of the equation.” The screens, which weigh about 25 percent less than traditional screens, feature Cree LEDs. “It’s a 3-in-1 surface-mount pixel, all contained in one LED. And even though it’s a lightweight screen, we have high resolution.” Another important feature: the roll-up screens run on DC power, not AC, which requires less voltage and makes the displays more energy-efficient than other screen options.
—Kevin M. Mitchell, from “Company 411,” PLSN, May 2012
