Applications
LED posters for airport terminals
An airport terminal has wide halls, long passages and many people who look at a screen from different distances. LED posters stand on the floor, need no wall drilling and can be joined into a larger screen. This page covers indoor terminal areas. They are direct-view LED, not LCD kiosks.
- Terminal
- Double-sided
- Poster wall
Types for a terminal
The double-sided LED poster shows information on both sides of a passage. The wide die-cast LED poster, 960 mm gives a wider canvas in a hall. With front service it can stand against a wall because they are serviced from the front.
Pitch for long distances
Viewers in a terminal are often 3 m away or more. P2.5 or P3.076 is enough: P3.076 on a 640 poster shows 208 × 624 pixels and P2.5 shows 256 × 768. P3.076 is the coarsest indoor pitch, so for viewers well beyond 3 m use large type and short lines and test the content. The pixel pitch guide has the table.
A wall for a main information screen
Posters of one pitch can be joined. A NovaStar controller joins up to 8 640 posters at P2.5 into 5120 × 1920 mm, which is 2048 × 768 pixels. Double-sided and acrylic posters cannot be joined. See the cascade guide.
Campaigns and pop-ups
A tri-fold poster opens to 1280 × 1920 mm and folds to about 640 mm, which helps for a campaign that moves between halls. See the folding tri-fold LED poster; a flight case for 1 to 4 posters is Optional.
Content
Files load over Wi-Fi from a phone or laptop, over LAN or from USB, and the poster keeps playing stored content if the network drops. 4G for remote updates is Optional. We do not describe a link to flight or schedule systems; the poster plays the files you load.
Before you place posters
Terminals have their own rules for what may be installed and where. Ask the operator for the rules, then send us the floor plan and the viewing distances with your request.
Questions and answers
Which poster suits a terminal passage?
The double-sided poster, which shows information on both sides.
Which pitch should I choose for a large hall?
P2.5 or P3.076 for viewers from 2.5 to 3 m or more; test your artwork for longer distances.
How many posters can I join into a wall?
Up to 8 640 die-cast posters at P2.5 on one NovaStar controller. Other layouts we calculate.
Can the poster show live flight data?
The poster plays the files you load over Wi-Fi, LAN or USB. We do not describe a link to flight or schedule systems.
Can I update content remotely?
4G for remote updates is Optional. Without it, update over Wi-Fi, LAN or USB.
Can I put the posters against a wall?
Yes, with front service the modules come out from the front. Posters with rear service need 30 to 50 cm behind them.
Is there a version for outdoor drop-off areas?
Yes. The outdoor 640 starts at 4500 nit and is built for outdoor use.
Can I move posters between halls?
The die-cast 640 stands on casters and the tri-fold folds to about 640 mm wide.
Request a quote
Request a quote and tell us the type, the pixel pitch, the quantity, the destination country and your control system (NovaStar with Mean Well PSU by default; Huidu or Colorlight as a lower-cost option). Price, MOQ and lead time are quoted per order. Samples are available.