Frequently Asked Questions

LED Signs

How Do I Choose a Display?

Tickercom knows that every customer is different and therefore every installation is different. Choosing the right display maximizes the effectiveness of your signage to reach your customers.

Is this an Indoor or Outdoor application?

All Tickercom displays are designed specifically for indoor or outdoor use. Weather durability is one of main the reasons. Tickercom outdoor signs are designed to withstand the hardships of extreme weather, including cold, heat, moisture, and dust. A second consideration is display intensity. Outdoor Tickercom displays are designed to be bright enough to be seen under harsh sunlight. Tickercom also offers indoor signs that can be seen from outside, through a window. These are referred to as window-brightness signs.

Who is the intended audience? What are their minimum / maximum viewing distances?

CHART: Optimal Viewing Distances

The exact placement of an electronic display in reference to the viewing audience is an important factor in determining the right product for an application. The speed at which your intended audience is moving (from pedestrian to freeway speed) is key. The faster the audience is moving, the less time they have to comprehend your message. The larger the image or character size, the farther away it can be read, which gives the audience additional time to read it as they approach the display. A 24-inch character is most appropriate for longer viewing distances, up to 1,200 feet (360m).

If the audience is moving at a slower speed, such as when in city traffic, they must be able to read and understand the message(s) being displayed right up until they are nearly parallel to the sign. In this case, a 24-inch character would be overpowering. A display with a 6-inch to 10-inch character would be the best solution.

What type of content will be displayed?

Ask questions like: Is color necessary for my message? Does my message require graphics as well as text? Will the display need to show video? How many lines of text will need to be displayed at one time? What type of messages will be communicated to the intended audience?

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