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Front service or rear service: which saves time?
Front service is the die-cast cabinet, with modules held by magnets. Rear service is the aluminium profile cabinet of the indoor 640, with a rear door. Same modules, same pixels at the same pitch. What differs is how you reach the modules, and what that needs around the poster.
- Service
- Die-cast
Side by side
| Front service | Rear service | |
|---|---|---|
| Service | From the front, magnets and suction cup | Through the rear cover |
| Space behind | None needed | Roughly 30 to 50 cm |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Daisy chain | Yes | Yes |
Choose front service when
Modules may need changing on site, the poster stands against a wall or in a tight space, you plan to join several posters, or it moves often. See the die-cast LED poster, 640 mm.
Choose rear service when
For an indoor poster, rear service means the aluminium profile cabinet of the Indoor 640, with a rear door and a folding rear stand. The die-cast cabinet is front service only. Choose the aluminium profile cabinet when the back of the poster is easy to reach and the poster will rarely be opened. Leave roughly 30 to 50 cm behind it so the door can open, or room to roll it away from the wall. Name the aluminium profile cabinet when you order.
More in the cabinet guide
The cabinet types explained page compares all poster types, including double-sided, tri-fold and acrylic.
Questions and answers
Which is easier to service?
Front service: the module comes out from the front with a suction cup.
Does rear service need space?
Roughly 30 to 50 cm behind, or room to roll the poster away from the wall.
Do both give the same picture?
Yes, at the same pitch.
Is it the same cabinet?
Yes. Both are our die-cast aluminum cabinet; only the way you reach the modules changes.
Do both stand on wheels?
Yes, every poster stands on casters.
Can I chain both?
Yes. Pitches never mix in one chain.
How do I choose in the request?
Write front or rear service next to the type and pitch. If you are not sure, describe the place and we advise.
Can the die-cast fold?
Yes, the die-cast 640 folds for transport.
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.