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Overview
Texas A&M Technology Services provides guidance and coordination for new and existing digital signage display hardware through University Audio Video Services.
Contacts
Requests tamu-av.request@tamu.edu
Please contact Technology Services-University Audio Video Services for help in coordinating quotes, infrastructure, and repair of your digital signage hardware.
Digital Signage Definitions
Digital Signage Display- commercial grade LCD or LED hardware of varying sizes and resolutions. Typical sizes include 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”. Typical resolutions include 1080p, 4k.
Digital Signage Player- authorized hardware that hosts digital signage software solution. Basis of design REACH Media Network-Brightsign Players
Digital Signage Software- authorized software that hosts content of interest for public viewing. Basis of design REACH Media Network.
Digital Signage Infrastructure- all relevant audio, video, electrical, and network connections needed to establish communication between the Brightsign player and content management server.
Digital Signage Displays (preferred specifications)
- Commercial grade 5 year warranty or 3 years with promotional upgrade option
- Advanced replacement offered
- RJ45 network connectivity
- RS232 control
- Minimum of 2-HDMI inputs
- Minimum resolution: WUXGA 1920x1080 or 4K 4096x2160
- Audio output via 3.5mm
- Total of mount depth and display depth must not exceed 4” unless an alcove has been built
Digital Signage Hardware Mounting Considerations
All displays must adhere to ADA guidelines.
- Must meet ADA protrusion guidelines of 4” max
- Alcove is needed if display plus mount depth exceeds 4”
- Must be installed between 27-80" above the finished floor
- Touchscreens must not be more than 48” above the finished floor and within a 20” arm’s reach
- Other ADA Accessibility Standards may be applicable. Please consult with accessibility office
Digital Signage Infrastructure Considerations
- Power, data, and audio/video conduit are needed
- Minimum 2 power receptacles for digital signage display and player
- Minimum 1 network data port per digital signage player
- Structural backing as needed for safe mounting and weight load
- Sized appropriately for standing or sitting
- Meet AVIXA standards for Analytical or Basic Decision-Making guidelines based on digital signage content type
Digital Signage Players
Additional information about suggested player hardware can be found on the REACH Media Network website.
- Brightsign players (preferred specs)
- Brightsign HD225 or HD1023 ($335 and $421, respectively, bulk purchases through the university-approved vendor Taurus Technologies will further reduce the cost of players)
- Brightsign/USDHC-16C10 16GB Class 10 Micro SDHC Card (minimum storage)
Cost
- Cost of new or replacement devices/installations will be the responsibility of the division, department, or academic unit
- Player device cost is dependent on the manufacturer, make and model
- Most Texas A&M University academic units and divisions will not be charged for licenses. However, some will need to purchase licenses because of how funding is allocated. The license cost per player is $160 per year.
- Display cost is dependent on the manufacturer and screen size and resolution
- Network installation (if installing a hard line)
- Electrical jack installation (if needed)
- Installation of new or replacement displays