Barracuda RackMount Solar^™

Rugged, NEMA4X & IP67 Sealed, Waterproof, Daylight / Sunlight Readable, Rack Mount, Flat Panel LCD Monitor

· Sealed Against Liquid Immersion (Watertight), Dust and Other Contaminants to NEMA4X and IP67 Specifications
· All Connectors Environmentally Sealed, Regardless of Connection
· Daylight Readable LCD Displays from 400 Nits
· Sunlight Readable LCD Displays from 920 Nits
· Rugged All-Metal Construction
· Turnkey Rack Mount LCD Monitor Ideal Industrial, Military and Custom 19" Rack Mount Applications, as well as OEMs, System Integrators and VARs
· Vibrant, High Resolution LCD Displays from 10.4" to 24.0" (ask about other sizes)
· Waterproof Rack Mount Bezels and Enclosures are Constructed from Sturdy, Lightweight Aluminum
· Total Design Control Facilitates Customization
· Designed with the Intent to Meet FCC Class A Certification
· Promotes Configuration Control and Extended Product Life Cycle (OEMs, Military)
· Low Power (+12 VDC) Operation
· High Performance LCD Controller
· Supports Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 Pixels (Scaled)
· Supports Separate, Composite, Sync-on-Green and STANAG 3350 A, B, C SoG Analog Video
· Intuitive, Front-Accessible User Controls
· Protective Glass Overlay with Sealed Waterproof Gasket
· Optional Support for NTSC, PAL, RS-170, SECAM, and S-Video Composite Live Video
· Optional Support for DVI-A (Analog), DVI-D (Digital) and DVI-I (Integrated) Video
· Optional Support for HD-SDI (High Definition) and SD-SDI (Standard Definition) Serial Digital Interface Video
· Optional Support for HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Video
· Optional Night Vision (NVIS) Goggle Compatibility per MIL-STD-3009
· Optional LED Backlight for:
  - Low Power Consumption
  - Mercury-free Applications
  - Daylight/Sunlight Readable Levels of Brightness
· Variety of AC Switching and DC-DC Power Supplies Available
· Private Labeling Available
· Many More Options and Accessories Available

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Sealed Protection from the Elements
General Digital™ adds an extra level of protection to its rugged rack mount LCD monitor line in the form of the Barracuda RackMount Solar™. Sealed to IP67 and NEMA4X standards, it includes protection against several contaminants: watertight liquid immersion (submersion) between 15cm and 1m depth, blowing dust, falling dirt or debris, rain, sleet, snow, splashing fluids, hose-directed liquids, and external formation of ice on the enclosure.

The Barracuda RackMount Solar™ is ideally suited for dusty or wet conditions found in industrial and military environments, such as deserts, ships, outdoor kiosks, or simply constant exposure to changing weather conditions. To this end, every unit is equipped with weatherproof connectors that are sealed, regardless of connection, negating the need for extra covers on unused connectors.

High Brightness Displays for Improved Outdoor Viewability
Today, LCD panels typically produce a maximum brightness (white light) of 200–350 nits, which is insufficient luminance (brightness) in environments where they are exposed to high ambient lighting or direct sunlight—without requiring “value-added” improvements. It is General Digital’s™ experience that a luminance of greater than 100 fL (343 nits) is required for daylight applications, and a luminance of greater than 200 fL (686 nits) is required for sunlight readable applications. It should be noted that the contrast ratio of the panel and the reflectance (surface and specular) of the viewing surface also play significant roles in determining a display’s luminance requirement in high ambient lighting conditions. General Digital™ possesses the capability of augmenting the luminosity of most LCD panels by implementing one or more of the following product improvements:

- Replace standard backlight and inverter with “high brightness” backlight and inverter

- Add and/or replace LCD optical films

- Add contrast enhancement filters to surface of LCD display

- Optically bond contrast filters to LCD display to improve optical path and reduce surface and/or specular reflectance

Although General Digital™ has introduced our value-added “high brightness” capability to a number of our standard products, we have elected to integrate this capability primarily on a “semi-custom” basis. This decision is largely influenced by the impracticality of supporting all of the permutations of standard product that we now offer. We have found that a “tailored” solution of our standard product, rather than “off-the-shelf,” will best meet customer’s needs. And, in fact, many of our standard models are designed to accommodate sunlight and daylight readability. In some cases, General Digital™ will require a minimum purchase quantity or small non-recurring engineering charge to implement a “high brightness” upgrade. Please speak with a Sales Engineer for additional details.

Adaptable Design Serves Industry, Military, VARs and OEMs
The universal acceptance of LCD technology in the commercial, industrial and military sectors has revolutionized display applications. However, the demanding environments of many of these applications require performance that is not always addressed by commercial solutions. In particular, most LCD monitor manufacturers do not typically offer support beyond 24 months. Furthermore, their plastic enclosures afford little design flexibility or ruggedization. In response to this need, General Digital™ introduced the Barracuda PanelMount Solar™, Barracuda RackMount Solar™ and Barracuda Standalone Solar™ lines of panel mount, rack mount and standalone IP67 and NEMA4X sealed waterproof LCD monitors.

All Barracuda Series models satisfy the needs of System Integrators / VARs and OEMs / End Users with elegant simplicity, modular adaptability and cost sensitivity. Additionally, they are designed to operate from a single +12V regulated source that can be supplied by the customer, or may be purchased directly from General Digital™.

AMTFT LCD Screens
General Digital™ integrates the latest advances in LCD display technology in virtually any size you require. Our stock offering sizes range from 8.4" to 19.0" (diagonal viewing area). These panels provide the equivalent viewing area of much larger CRTs. All of our active matrix TFT LCD panels offer up to 16.7 million colors, wide viewing angles, and fast response times (suitable for live video). We qualify multiple sources of supply to ensure product availability and long life. If our stock offering does not suit your needs in terms of size, fit or function, please contact a Sales Engineer and we will work with you to configure a system to your specifications.

Video Support
All standard Barracuda RackMount Solar™ units support interlaced and non-interlaced analog video (Separate, Composite, Sync-on-Green). Support for STANAG 3350 A, B and C Analog SoG video is also included as a standard feature. In addition, they can be optionally configured to support analog, digital and integrated video (DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I), as well as serial digital interface (HD-SDI, SD-SDI) video.

Live Video Support
The Barracuda RackMount Solar™ can be optionally configured to support NTSC, PAL, RS-170, and SECAM video in composite video or S-video format. The response time of the active matrix TFT makes it the ideal platform for live video input.

High Performance LCD Controller
Internal to our LCD monitor is an LCD controller that converts analog video signals into the proper digital signals required to drive the display. It is the LCD controller that enables the LCD monitor to function as a direct replacement for the traditional CRT. The controller provides intuitive operation of its controls and calibration through the use of a membrane pad and a series of on-screen menus. All models support the following display image controls: auto and manual setup, brightness, contrast, horizontal position, vertical position, tuning, size, individual RGB adjust, image expansion on/off, system information, run-time counter, and signal level. Advanced features are supported on a selective basis (image rotate and invert, audio controls, advanced scaling).

Protective Glass and Sealed Gasket
General Digital™ protects your display by adhering a piece of glass to the surface of the LCD panel to guard the liquid crystal material from making direct contact with foreign objects. In addition, a watertight sealed gasket is installed between the display and bezel to protect the monitor’s electronics from dust, liquids (e.g., spilled coffee) or other debris.

Metal Construction
General Digital’s™ rugged 19" rack mount waterproof aluminum bezels and enclosures are designed to withstand the rigors of commercial, industrial, and military (COTS) environments alike. Our enclosures are completely irridited to provide protection from corrosion and improve shielding properties where parts make contact with one another. All external surfaces are finished with a durable black powder coat. Unlike plastic enclosures (commodity products), whose mold is usually designed for a specific display and control electronics, our modular enclosures offer superior configuration flexibility. This modular and flexible design also permits us to introduce contemporary technologies without requiring extensive redesign. Our products are intentionally designed to support LCD displays (and other electronics) from numerous manufacturers. This capability enables us to minimize the impact of a single suppliers’ decision to obsolete, allocate or redesign their display. This, in turn, dramatically improves our ability to maintain configuration control or extend the manufacture life of our products.

Total Design Control
General Digital™ gladly offers its engineering services to customers who require special customization of our devices to meet their commercial, industrial or military requirements. Please speak with a Sales Engineer for additional details.

Configuration Control & Product Longevity
We at General Digital™ are completely responsible for the design and manufacturing of our products, allowing us to maintain nearly total control of their future. Our experience supporting Department of Defense programs has taught us the value of designing products with foresight so that they can be manufactured, serviced and upgraded for many years. Though the market introduces new innovations and product upgrades at an alarming rate, our product management team knows the importance of proactive customer notification and can offer product adaptation with similar or equivalent performance before designs become obsolete, thereby extending the product life cycle.

Private Labeling
General Digital™ encourages relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other organizations, and is willing to maintain your company identity (private label) on our products. Please speak with a Sales Engineer for additional information.

Options & Accessories
A multitude of options and accessories are offered in support of all General Digital™ products: vandal shields, EMI / RFI shields, antireflective coatings / antiglare etches, touch screens, power supplies, keyboards / pointing devices, rack slides, video / serial / power cables and more. Please speak with a Sales Engineer or visit our Options and Accessories page for further details.