16mm XVS color LED sign
Cleveland, Ohio
16mm Full Color LED Sign
The world of outdoor LED signs clearly has a new leader
The Watchfire 16mm color LED offers our deepest color pallet available and high definition graphics that get attention so passers-by become your customers. The messages and images are ideal for up-close viewing, and they practically tap people on the shoulder to get their attention. This is exactly the kind of advertising decision that could really sweeten your bottom line.
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Upgrade This Sign with XVS
Supercharged LED and Video Display
The XVS upgrade provides more accurate and deeper color hues, and a wider, brighter viewing area. Your XVS sign can even run a live video feed, depending on the hardware options you choose.
What does an XVS upgrade do for a Watchfire sign?
Greater Color Depth and Faster Frame Rate
The XVS feature provides tremendous color depth capability - 4.72 sextillion colors. The frame rate is increased to full-motion up to 60 frames per second, at true "live" speed. With XVS, your sign can have more accurate and deeper color hues, display smooth video movement, and even run optional live video feed.
Wider Viewing Angles
Maximize the viewing angle of your sign by upgrading with XVS. As pedestrian and vehicular traffic pass by your sign, a wider viewing angle allows them to see and read your display even longer.
Live Camera Feed Option
Signs become multi-tasking media centers with the capability to display live video feed when you choose the XVS upgrade (and optional live-video hardware). Feature events as they happen, and draw the attention that no other sign can draw. (Cameras not included.)
Please note: XVS is an option that must be ordered at the time of manufacture. XVS is not a field upgrade.
Features
Display
| Feature | W-Series | With XVS |
| Pixel Pitch | 16mm: 3670 pixels/square meter resolution | 16mm: 3670 pixels/square meter resolution |
| Character Height | 4" and larger | 4" and larger |
| Color Palette | 144 Quadrillion | 4.72 Sextillion |
| Expected LED Life | + 100,000 hours | + 100,000 hours |
| Viewing Angle | 140° horizontal x 70° vertical | 140° horizontal x 70° vertical |
| Video Frame Rate |
Up to 30 fps | Up to 60 fps |
| Graphics & Animation |
FREE: Hundreds of built in EasyArt files |
FREE: Hundreds of built in EasyArt files |
| Ignite® Graphics Software | Exclusively from Watchfire. Includes:
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Exclusively from Watchfire. Includes:
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| Communication Options | RF Wireless; Phone Modem; Fiber Optic; LAN & WAN Broadband |
RF Wireless; Phone Modem; Fiber Optic; LAN & WAN Broadband (Note: Live video requires fiber direct connection) |
| Power | 120- or 240-volt, single-phase 60 Hz | 120- or 240-volt, single-phase 60 Hz |
| Field-Adjustable Brightness Control | 10,000 NITS maximum | 10,000 NITS maximum |
Construction & Engineering
- All Watchfire LED modules feature an all-weather encapsulation in a bed of silicone gel
- Rigorously tested through 180 consecutive days of underwater immersion, 60 consecutive days of salt spray, and extreme temperatures -- cabinets rated from -40°F to +140°F, electronics rated -40°F to +185°F
- Modular design can be scaled up to very large sizes
- Time, day and date displays (temperature display optional)
- 100% solid state with modular design for ease of service
- All manufacturing is controlled in Watchfire's vertically integrated manufacturing plant in the Midwest, from LED circuit board assembly to aluminum cabinetry. Computerized state-of-the-art facilities assure reliable, on-time delivery from America's Heartland.
- Extruded aluminum cabinetry featuring precision mitered corners, solid welds and 30% gloss black polyurethane finishes
- Watchfire signs exclusively feature stainless fasteners
- Electrical: required service equals 100% of total wattage; average energy consumption equals about 1/3 of total wattage
Sizing Specs
Most Common Sizes
Watchfire manufactures LED signs to fit almost any application. This table shows some of the more common sizes.
| MOST COMMON SIZES | ||
| LED Pixel Matrix |
Dimensions (H x L) |
Aspect Ratio |
| Cross
Ventilation |
||
| 32 x 120 32 x 144 32 x 168 |
2' 2" x 6' 9" 2' 2" x 8' 3/4" 2' 2" x 9' 4 1/4" |
3.8 4.5 5.3 |
| 48 x 120 48 x 144 48 x 168 |
3' 1/4" x 6' 9" 3' 1/4" x 8' 3/4" 3' 1/4" x 9' 4 1/4" |
2.5 3.0 3.5 |
| 64 x 120 64 x 144 64 x 168 |
3' 10 3/4" x 6' 9" 3' 10 3/4" x 8' 3/4" 3' 10 3/4" x 9' 4 1/4" |
1.9 2.3 2.6 |
| 80 x 120 80 x 144 80 x 168 80 x 216 |
4' 9" x 6' 9" 4' 9" x 8' 3/4" 4' 9" x 9' 4 1/4" 4' 9" x 11' 11 1/2" |
1.5 1.8 2.1 2.7 |
| 96 x 144 96 x 168 96 x 216 96 x 288 |
5' 7" x 8' 3/4" 5' 7" x 9' 4 1/4" 5' 7" x 11' 11 1/2" 5' 7" x 15' 10 1/4" |
1.5 1.8 2.3 3.0 |
| 112 x 168 112 x 216 112 x 288 112 x 360 |
6' 6" x 9' 4 1/4" 6' 6" x 11' 11 1/2" 6' 6" x 15' 10 1/4" 6' 6" x 19' 9" |
1.5 1.9 2.6 3.2 |
| 128 x 216 128 x 288 128 x 360 |
7' 4 1/4" x 11' 11 1/2" 7' 4 1/4" x 15' 10 1/4" 7' 4 1/4" x 19' 9" |
1.7 2.3 2.8 |
| Rear
Ventilation (sectional signs) |
||
| 144 x 216 144 x 288 144 x 350 |
8' 3" x 12" 8' 3" x 15' 11" 8' 3" x 19' 10" |
1.5 2.0 2.5 |
| 208 x 288 208 x 360 208 x 432 |
11' 8" x 15' 11" 11' 8" x 19' 10" 11' 8" x 23' 9" |
1.4 1.7 2.1 |
| 256 x 360 256 x 432 256 x 504 |
14' 3" x 19' 10" 14' 3" x 23' 9" 14' 3" x 27' x 8" |
1.4 1.7 2.0 |
Many other sizes are available. Consult your Watchfire representative.
Pricing
Pricing
Sign prices vary depending on the resolution (pixel pitch), options, and square footage. Your Watchfire Territory Rep can assist in size selection.
A Pricing Example: Daily Expense for Your Advertising Budget
$19.55 is the daily expense if your accountant depreciates a $50,000 Watchfire LED sign using a typical 7-year depreciation. Our signs offer powerful advertising that captures the mobile audience. Can your local radio or newspaper deliver promotional messages this effectively for just dollars a day? (This is just an example; an appropriate sign for your location might be more or less than $19.55/day.)
Watchfire Financing
Depending on the size and scale of your Watchfire sign, a monthly payment can be as little as that of a car payment. The chart below shows some recent Watchfire color LED sign sales financed with the Watchfire loan program. These particular financed projects included identification signage and installation.
| Business Type | Location | Amount Financed | Monthly |
| Advertising Company | Pittsburgh, PA | $31,156 | $682 |
| Auto Dealer | Lakewood, NJ | $40,500 | $854 |
| Janitorial Supply | Albuquerque, NM | $51,435 | $1,242 |
| Church | Humble, TX | $123,734 | $2,775 |
Your Watchfire representative can provide you with additional Watchfire financing details.
Ignite® Graphics Software
Ignite® Graphics Software is exclusively for Watchfire LED signs. An easy-to-use interface puts the ability to create stunning graphic and video displays within the reach of anyone and dramatically eliminates the headaches associated with electronic message board software. Instantly preview and schedule video displays and messages from your computer so you know what's on your display at all times; no more disappointment when you see your sign.
Within minutes, you have an electronic sign that's up and running, creating exciting text, graphics, animation and video. As a Watchfire sign owner, you'll have a full range of standard graphics and fonts. You'll also have downloadable EasyArt graphics, video and art collections from Watchfire available for purchase when you want to turn your LED sign into a fully customizable message center. For full custom content services offered through Watchfire's Creative Services department, contact your sign company or Watchfire Territory Rep.
Quick Points
- Edit, schedule and update from just one program
- Use Ignite's step-by-step wizards to effortlessly create and manage content
- Preview your graphics before you run them on your sign
- Import AVI files of custom content created in other software
- Extensive EasyArt library with special collections
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- Training manual included
- Software training over the phone is available
- Connect to your sign through several communication options
Testimonials
All testimonials are from real Watchfire sign owners or sign dealers. Read what people think about our signs, and learn more about the kinds of exciting results you can expect with Watchfire signs. Read more Testimonials
From Jim and Tina Bricker, Owners of Aqua Systems in Warsaw, Ind.
"When we heard about Watchfire video signs, we thought the cost would be too much for our budget. After seeing the traveling display, the decision to put up a Watchfire LED message center was an easy one. We have been open two months and the message center is our number one advertising tool, beating radio and newspaper."
From William W. Zielonko, Executive Vice President of Midwest Bank Center in St. Louis, Mo.
"It's been a little over a year now since we put in the new message center sign at Fenton. As you know, the results have been excellent with awareness, visibility, and branding greatly improved and actual sales results remarkably improved over a like period without the message sign. These results have convinced us to go forward and add message centers wherever zoning permits."
From Brad Cook, Owner of Park Inn in Urbana, Ill.
"When your sign is visible from the expressway in the middle of a blizzard and people actually pull off the road in order to stay at your hotel, you know your sign is working for you. The Watchfire sign was an excellent way to advertise our rates, our facilities, the names of wedding parties, and in some cases, the names of famous guests who've stayed there. Since the sign's installation several months ago, we've had groups call to make reservations simply because their presence could be announced on the electronic board, and they would gain public recognition that other hotels couldn't provide."
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Warranty
The
industry-standard Watchfire Limited Warranty covers all sign
electronics and LEDs on your Watchfire LED sign for a full
five years.
