{"product_id":"planar-optional-fiber-upgrade-for-input-chassis","title":"Planar DirectLight Ultra – Fiber Upgrade for Input Chassis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Planar DirectLight Ultra fiber upgrade is an optional connectivity option for the DirectLight Ultra input chassis. It replaces or supplements the standard copper signal path with fiber optic transport, extending the distance between the WallDirector video controller and the input chassis well beyond the limits of CAT6 cabling. This upgrade targets installations where the processing rack and the LED wall are separated by long distances. It preserves the off-board electronics architecture that defines the DirectLight Ultra platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanar DirectLight Ultra is an advanced LED video wall platform offering the finest pixel pitches, with MicroLED models at 0.7mm and 0.9mm and a standard-LED model at 1.2mm, for mission-critical and high-resolution applications. The platform uses an off-board electronics design in which a separate input chassis sits in the signal path, receiving data from the WallDirector video controller and distributing it to the LED cabinets. The standard signal connection from the controller to the input chassis uses CAT6 copper cabling, which is simple and cost-effective but limited in reach. This fiber upgrade equips the input chassis to accept a fiber optic link instead, dramatically extending the supported distance between the controller location and the display. Fiber transport is also immune to electromagnetic interference, which is valuable in facilities with heavy electrical infrastructure or where signal runs pass through noisy environments. Integrators specify the fiber upgrade when the equipment room is far from the video wall, when runs exceed the practical limits of copper, or when long-term signal integrity over distance is a priority. Because this is an upgrade to the input chassis, it is ordered alongside a DirectLight Ultra input chassis and the corresponding fiber cabling. The upgrade maintains the platform's processing and alignment capabilities, including Planar ActivAlign self-adjusting alignment technology. Browse the complete DirectLight Ultra ecosystem in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/planar\"\u003ePlanar collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For exact cable type, transceiver, and distance ratings, contact Creation Networks to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber optic signal transport\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replaces the standard CAT6 copper link to the input chassis with a fiber connection for greatly extended reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-distance runs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports separation between the WallDirector controller and the LED wall beyond the limits of copper cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMI immunity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fiber transport is unaffected by electromagnetic interference, protecting signal integrity in electrically noisy facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput chassis upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Equips the DirectLight Ultra input chassis to accept a fiber link in place of, or in addition to, copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-board electronics architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maintains the DirectLight Ultra design that keeps processing electronics off the display surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations with the equipment rack far from the LED wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl rooms and command centers with remote processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities with high electromagnetic interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge venues requiring long signal runs to the display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:480px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePlanar DirectLight Ultra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOptional fiber upgrade for input chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eFiber optic signal transport in place of CAT6 copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eExtended distance and EMI immunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eDirectLight Ultra input chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Type \/ Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eContact Creation Networks to confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e933-1638-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this upgrade do?\u003c\/strong\u003e It allows the DirectLight Ultra input chassis to use a fiber optic signal link instead of the standard CAT6 copper connection, extending the supported distance from the video controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use fiber instead of copper?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiber supports much longer runs and is immune to electromagnetic interference, making it ideal when the equipment room is far from the wall or the environment is electrically noisy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a standalone product?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is an upgrade to a DirectLight Ultra input chassis and is ordered with that chassis and the appropriate fiber cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable does it require?\u003c\/strong\u003e The required fiber cable type and supported distance depend on the configuration. Contact Creation Networks to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it change the display's image performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It changes only the signal transport method; the platform's processing and alignment capabilities are unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834875560172,"sku":"933-1638-00","price":1964.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/planar-directlight-ultra-cabinet_1280x853_073ad88c-e91f-4da5-bb8c-f92f5d9a7c52.png?v=1782658931","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/planar-optional-fiber-upgrade-for-input-chassis","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}