Unitronics is a leading Spanish supplier of ICT solutions within the industry of networks, security, unified communication, videoconferencing and telepresence systems and solutions. The services offered by this company cover the whole technological process, ranging from diagnosis and consulting to the provision of managed and remote services as well as the design, implementation and incorporation of solutions. Unitronics also provides solutions for large companies from the private sector, public bodies and telecom operators.
Charmex, Christie’s partner in Spain, was commissioned with equipping the Unitronics headquarters in Madrid and Barcelona with two rear-projection video walls, comprising cubes (50”) in 2x2 format, featuring SXGA+ resolution and including 1-chip DLP technology. More specifically, the video-wall systems were installed in the Unitronics managed service centres in Madrid and Barcelona, which provide services in 24x7 remote monitoring, operation and management of its customers’ networks and systems.
The Christie RPMSP-D120U projectors offer SXGA+ resolution and include the latest features in DLP display technology to ensure projection multimedia and video images of outstanding brightness and resolution. The modular design of these systems makes them the ideal projector both for rear-projection and multi-screen projection solutions. Flexibility is a built-in feature of these systems which can be configured for straight throw or 90° for mirror applications. The Christie’s unique six-axis adjustment system enables the projector’s lens to be accurately aligned relative to the display screen, minimizing distortion at the screen’s corners and edges.
The two video-wall systems introduced at Unitronics are used to display the service levels of the above-mentioned managed service centres. “With these systems, the operation of our customer’s technological infrastructures can be monitored”, explains Miguel Murcia, director of Unitronics Managed Services, before going on to add that “the reason for purchasing these video walls was to have a high-grade projection surface for displaying control panels, service metrics, client’s status maps and large amounts of information which ensured that the service provided to our clients was fully satisfactory.”
Unitronics also uses the two video walls for videoconferencing purposes. This enables two separate offices to share meetings. “We required a very flexible display surface, so that different signals could be output, including HD signals to use the videoconferencing system with very high resolution,” Murcia points out.
For the video-wall processor, Charmex settled on the Traulux series. “This installation required a pretty powerful processor compatible with HD videoconferencing solutions, and the Traulux processor supports High Definition input, tiled composite video signals or graphic signals, and it is also highly compatible with Christie cubes,” says Miquel Tresserras, Technical Manager of the Charmex Projects Department.
With regard to the chosen Christie TotalView cubes, according to Tresserras, this is the best possible solution for video-wall applications. “The rear-projection video wall was the most suitable solution, taking into account the specifications, the available projection space of Unitronics, plus the required resolution,” says the Charmex Technical Manager.
Tresserras also underscores the signal treatment and the electronic quality of TotalView cubes. “Christie has used the electronics for 3-chip DLP projectors to mount the TotalView cubes; and, in my view, this electronic technology is one of Christie’s key assets,” claims Tresserras.
For Unitronics, this new installation is a significant upgrade in comparison with its previous rear-projection system, and is coherent with Unitronics’ commitment to quality with its customers to provide them with the latest technologies. “The capability for displaying information of these new video walls passes the test with flying colours in comparison with the previous systems,” claims Miguel Murcia. “We are fully satisfied with the current high level of resolution and quality. Every feature and element is perfectly aligned, well adjusted and there is no colour loss. Also, especially noteworthy is the great flexibility of these systems.”
Tresserras concludes that “we managed to fully satisfy” the client’s highly demanding requirements in terms of quality, and added “from the outset, Unitronics allowed us to guide it in choosing the equipment, although they were very clear about the requirements they needed. We were able to provide them with a comprehensive and effective solution with flawless electronics.”