NEW: High Definition Outdoor 8mm LED Signs

February 27, 2019

Electra Sign now exclusively offers Watchfire’s high-resolution 8mm displays which are ideal for outdoor locations with significant pedestrian traffic, a nearby busy intersection or traffic congestion.

The 8mm features a surface mount device (SMD) LED package designed to deliver vibrant images with high contrast. The closer your LED sign is to your audience, the greater the visual impact and messaging flexibility. Most importantly the signs electronics are rated from -40 °C to 60 °C to withstand our harsh climates winter and summer.

Features:
Patented front ventilation, a slim cabinet, and beveled module edges offer near-seamless installation, even around curves. Every XVS 8mm sign includes live video capability, whole-sign color and brightness calibration, and automated sign diagnostics.

These 8mm signs use a surface mount device (SMD) that contains red, green and blue under a single lens. This produces a high-quality display that provides exceptional resolution for crisp, vivid content and wide viewing angles.

Engineered and Built for Reliability and Quality:
Every module is encapsulated to be ruggedly durable in all kinds of weather.

Controlled thermal and mechanical stress is applied during Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) to identify design weaknesses and opportunities for product improvement. Cabinets are rated for temperatures ranging from -40 °F to 140 °F.

Extruded aluminum, precision-mitered corners, solid welds, and stainless fasteners make our cabinets strong yet lightweight and stand up to corrosion for years of worry-free performance.

Average energy use equals about 1/3 of maximum amperage. All signs are UL 48 & CUL 48 listed and UL Energy Efficiency Certified. Displays are verified to be in compliance with FCC regulations regarding emissions interference.

Getting Cold Feet: Santa Claus Parade 2018

November 19, 2018

It’s was a cold and windy day in Winnipeg, but that never stops the love of families coming out to take in the Santa Claus Parade and all its wonders.

This year in 2018 was a very special event that almost didn’t take place. Funding was low, and the Santa float needed huge repairs, otherwise, the parade would be canceled. Several sponsors stepped up to the ice-cold plate and donated enough to keep Santa’s float and the parade moving forward.

Electra Sign was pleased to answer a unique call from the Parade organizers to drive Manitoba’s only Mobile LED Messaging Truck displaying the names of all sponsors and thanking them for making this happen.

Taking the centre spot in the floats, the crowds watched the electronic screens and made lots of noise to thank these sponsors for their generous support. There are many online posts and pics including...

Website: winnipegsantaparade.com
Twitter: twitter.com/WpgSantaParade
Instagram: instagram.com/wpgsantaparade
Facebook: facebook.com/WpgSantaParade

 

Turning Your Business Into a Landmark

October 19, 2018

As the name suggests, static identification signs by themselves are, well, static. The fact is a good looking ID sign such as a LED-lit fascia sign or channel letters can be complemented by an EMC sign (electronic message center) and vice versa. On it’s own your static identification sign can only say who you are. It can’t communicate what you have to offer or what is special about your business like an EMC sign can.  

An EMC sign almost immediately becomes a landmark in its community. Many new EMC sign owners testify to being noticed again — or even discovered for the first time. How often do you find yourself commuting to and from work each day oblivious to your surroundings? A static sign will often get your attention but what will really get noticed is an EMC sign in tandem with a beautifully designed static sign. 

Passing viewers look forward to reading clever new messages and may even come to rely on your sign for public service announcements, civic event information, personal and holiday greetings, and the current time and temperature. All of which leads to people remembering you, where you are located and in turn leads to more business.