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Weatherproof housings for projectors and monitors

VICOM weatherproof enclosures are fully climate-controlled protective enclosures for video and data projections and monitors for outdoor use.

Projection systems for extreme outdoor use in advertising and presentations of all kinds are becoming increasingly common. We manufacture weatherproof enclosures that protect these expensive devices from rain, snow, hail, and heat. They are fully climate-controlled and electronically operated.

The image above shows a cinema that projects commercials and trailers onto its own facade. The weatherproof housing is integrated into a decorative glass cube, which also serves as an advertising space.

Monitors with protective housing

Monitors used outdoors require protection against vandalism in addition to protection against the weather.

We use particularly impact-resistant glass and acrylic sheets here. In areas prone to vandalism, the housings are screwed directly to the wall, preventing them from being pried off with tools.

The adjacent image shows a 60” monitor for outdoor use on a restaurant terrace.

Protection against

Cold, frost and snow

The weatherproof enclosures are self-contained units, thermostat- and processor-controlled. Indoor conditions such as temperature and humidity are constantly monitored. The system reacts immediately to changes and corrects them instantly. Use even in very harsh winters – as shown in the pictures – is a typical application for VICOM weatherproof enclosures.

heat

Many VICOM weatherproof enclosures are installed in desert regions, such as in Arab countries or Las Vegas. Extreme heat and especially the fine sand pose a particular challenge for our engineers and production.

Design of an all-weather climate-controlled enclosure

VICOM weatherproof enclosures are built using state-of-the-art technology. They meet all technical requirements and protect against all weather conditions.

The outer casing consists of a weatherproof and self-supporting aluminum frame lined with insulating foam. The entire casing can be bolted to a wide variety of surfaces. Doors are lockable, and enhanced vandal and theft protection is available as an option.

A powerful air conditioning system is individually tailored to the projector type and its heat output (BTU/h). It ensures sufficient cooling even on hot days. Heating and dehumidification are controlled by sensors and thermostats.

An optional windshield wiper is available for the projection window, which automatically regulates its wiping intervals using a rain sensor.

The high-performance air conditioning system is individually tailored to the projector type and its heat output (BTU/h). It ensures optimal cooling even on hot days and protects the projector and monitor from damage (even when switched off). Heating and dehumidification are controlled by sensors and thermostats.

Each weatherproof enclosure has a secured electrical box for connecting the projector, but also PC (for digital signage playback), DVD, surveillance equipment, etc.

Optionally, the projection window can be automatically closed with a mechanical shutter when the projector is switched off. This serves two purposes: Firstly, it protects against prying eyes looking inside the housing. Secondly, it prevents sunlight from entering the lens during the day. This is extremely dangerous, as the lens focuses sunlight directly onto the image modulator (LCD or DLP), potentially causing significant damage. A similar protective mechanism is available for monitors, implemented as a controllable blind.

VICOM housing variants

Of course, we also build climate-controlled enclosures for smaller projectors – including special versions , e.g., for swimming pools, and with appropriate mounting brackets.
We would be happy to offer you complete systems including projector and/or monitor.

The VICOM MIDI weatherproof housing is designed for large projectors such as the SANYO XF47, EIKI XT5, ChristieLX 1500, or similarly powerful devices. This refers to projectors with a brightness of up to 15,000 ANSI lumens.

The VICOM HIGH POWER weatherproof housing is designed for very large projectors such as the Christie HD35, Barco FLM HD30, or similarly powerful devices. It is ideal for projectors with a brightness of 25,000 ANSI lumens or higher.