Barracuda Standalone Solar™
Rugged, NEMA4X & IP67 Sealed, Waterproof, Daylight / Sunlight
Readable, Standalone / VESA 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
· Turnkey LCD Monitor Ideal for OEMs, System
Integrators and VARs
· Vibrant, High Resolution LCD Displays from
6.4" to 24.0" (ask about
other sizes)
· Lighter and Smaller Waterproof Enclosure
than CRTs
· Rugged All-Metal Construction
· Accommodates Several Mounting Options
· Waterproof Bezels and Enclosures are Constructed
from Sturdy, Lightweight Aluminum
· 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
· Many More Options and Accessories Available
Sealed Protection from the Elements
General Digital™ adds an extra level of protection to its rugged standalone
LCD monitor line in the form of the Barracuda Standalone 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 Standalone 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 6.4" to 24.0" (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 Standalone 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 Standalone 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 waterproof aluminum 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,
upon our ability to maintain configuration control or extend the manufacture
life of our products.
Compact, Lightweight Enclosure
The
enclosure of the Barracuda Standalone Solar™ is designed for
both durability and safety. It’s constructed from heavy duty
aluminum and is intended to survive in benign environments such as factory
floor, food processing, medical and military (MIL-STD-901D) applications.
The enclosure is constructed from flat stock which allows General Digital™ to
make modifications without requiring costly secondary processes. In addition,
the corners are formed by an extensive process of bending, welding and
grinding. In a drop test, we have found that our corners outperform those
found on deep-drawn or molded enclosures. Overall, this assembly technique
yields General Digital™ a high performance, moderate cost, flexible
design.
Each enclosure is configured with a set of VESA standard
(75 mm or 100 mm) mounting holes on the rear, which enable a multitude
of desktop pedestals, articulating arms and mounting yokes to be attached.
The low profile enclosure is typically available with an integrated (or
externally attached) power supply. For applications requiring a thinner
enclosure or a unique power source, we optionally offer a separate external
supply. All of the interfaces (video, serial, power) utilize locking
connectors that are located on the rear of the enclosure.
Mounting Options
The Barracuda Standalone Solar™ enclosure is designed to be used
either as a portable display that can be carried from one location to
another, or mounted using the supplied mounting holes located on the
rear and/or sides of the enclosure. This model facilitates the integration
of standard or custom pedestals, yokes, cradles, or articulating arms. Speak with
one of our Sales Engineer for the best mounting option for your application.
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.
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