Planar LO552-S 55" LookThru Transparent OLED Display - Straight Mount - 998-1484-01

Product Overview

The Planar LO552-S is a 55-inch transparent OLED commercial display designed for high-impact digital signage installations where visibility through the display surface is part of the content strategy. Using Planar's LookThru OLED technology with ERO-OLED Corning Gorilla Glass, it delivers full 1920x1080 HD content on a transparent glass surface at 400 nits peak brightness and greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio. At 38% light transmissivity, content appears to float in space while viewers retain clear sightlines through the display. The LO552-S straight-mount configuration positions the electronics box parallel to and below the display glass, enabling flush integration into counters, vitrines, and architectural fixtures where a base-stand form factor is not feasible.

Product Description

The Planar LO552-S (SKU: 998-1484-01) is the straight-mount variant of the LookThru LO552 family. Where the standard LO552 uses its electronics enclosure as a base stand, the LO552-S places that enclosure parallel to and below the glass panel — a design that opens integration into countertop vitrines, wall-recessed display cases, museum exhibit builds, and award or trophy cases where nothing can protrude below the display surface.

The panel uses active matrix OLED technology, delivering a 120 Hz refresh rate, sub-1ms response time, and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles with no off-axis degradation in contrast or brightness. The 120% NTSC color gamut produces rich, accurate color reproduction for product and content visualization. ERO-OLED processing bonds 4mm Corning Gorilla Glass to the display surface, adding impact resistance for high-traffic environments and delivering up to 300% improvement in perceived contrast. Four HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort input cover multi-source deployments without external switching. RS-232, LAN, and Crestron module control provide native integration with commercial AV control systems including Crestron and Extron. The LO552-S operates at an 18/7 duty cycle, supports landscape and portrait orientations, and is TAA compliant for government and federally funded procurement.

Key Features

• Transparent OLED Panel, 38% Light Transmissivity — Content overlays whatever is physically behind the glass, enabling see-through retail, exhibit, and signage installations without blocking sightlines.
• ERO-OLED with 4mm Corning Gorilla Glass — Optically bonded protective glass increases durability in high-traffic environments and improves perceived contrast by up to 300%.
• 400 Nits Peak Brightness / >100,000:1 Contrast Ratio — OLED self-emissive pixels produce deep blacks and vivid highlights with no backlight bleed.
• 120 Hz Refresh Rate / <1ms Response — Eliminates motion blur in video content and animated signage, producing smooth playback on the transparent surface.
• 120% NTSC Color Gamut, 10-bit Color Depth — Expanded color coverage produces accurate, vibrant visuals for product showcases and brand-critical installations.
• Straight-Mount Electronics Configuration — Electronics enclosure is positioned parallel to and below the display glass, enabling countertop, wall-recess, and vitrine integration without base-stand protrusion.
• Landscape and Portrait Support — Both orientations supported without hardware changes, increasing flexibility across fixture types and installation environments.
• 4x HDMI + 1x DisplayPort Inputs — Supports multiple simultaneous source connections for content flexibility in multi-channel signage deployments.
• RS-232, LAN, and Crestron Module Control — Enables centralized management and AV system integration with standard commercial control platforms.
• 18/7 Commercial Duty Cycle — Rated for extended daily operation suited to retail, hospitality, and corporate environments.
• TAA Compliant — Qualifies for federal and government procurement under the U.S. Trade Agreements Act.

Typical Applications

• Retail merchandising displays and product showcases
• Museum exhibits and interpretive display installations
• Award cases, trophy displays, and heritage vitrines
• Corporate lobby and reception area digital signage
• Hospitality environments: hotel lobbies, concierge, and bar displays
• Broadcast studio set design with transparent information overlay
• Government facility information kiosks and wayfinding

Technical Specifications

Competitor Comparison

Transparent OLED is a narrow product category. The Planar LO552-S competes primarily with the Samsung OH55F and LG 55EW5F-A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What AV control systems does the Planar LO552-S integrate with?
The LO552-S supports RS-232, LAN, and native Crestron module control. This enables direct integration with Crestron, Extron, and IP-based commercial AV control systems without custom drivers. View Crestron systems at Creation Networks.

Can the LO552-S be installed in portrait orientation?
Yes. The display supports both landscape and portrait orientations without hardware modification.

What is the difference between the LO552 and the LO552-S?
The LO552 uses its electronics enclosure as a floor stand. The LO552-S positions that enclosure parallel to and below the glass panel, allowing integration into countertops, wall niches, vitrines, and custom fixtures where nothing can extend below the display surface.

Can multiple LO552-S displays be tiled into a transparent video wall?
Yes. Planar supports multi-panel LookThru configurations for large-format transparent video wall arrays. Contact Creation Networks for system design and configuration support.

Does the LO552-S support HDCP-protected sources?
Yes. The display supports HDCP and accepts signal from protected content sources including Blu-ray players and streaming media devices.

Is the Planar LO552-S TAA compliant?
Yes. It meets Trade Agreements Act requirements and qualifies for federal, state, and government agency procurement.

What is the warranty on the LO552-S?
The LO552-S includes a limited 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Contact Creation Networks for extended service options.