Project Overview
Washington Professional Systems partnered with Planar to design and integrate a large-scale LED visualization environment for Princeton Research Computing’s Commons Visualization Lab.
The goal was to create a centralized, high-resolution visualization space that enables faculty and researchers to collaboratively analyze complex simulations and large datasets across multiple disciplines.
At the core of the project is a nearly 40-foot-wide by 9-foot-high curved LED video wall built with Planar DirectLight Ultra Series technology.
The Display Solution
The LED wall is configured in a 20 x 8 array with a 0.6mm pixel pitch, delivering a total resolution of 19,200 x 4,320 pixels across a continuous visual canvas.
The ultra-fine pixel pitch produces approximately 40 pixels per inch, closely matching human visual acuity and allowing detailed content to be viewed comfortably at close distances. The faceted curved design enhances immersion and ensures consistent viewing angles for groups seated within the arc of the display.
WPS worked in close coordination with Planar to manage structural integration, precision alignment, calibration, signal processing, and system commissioning to ensure seamless performance across the entire surface.
The result is a stable, always-on LED platform capable of supporting demanding research, instruction, and presentation applications.
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System Architecture & Integration
Beyond the LED wall itself, WPS engineered a complete visualization and collaboration ecosystem.
Video Capture & Streaming
- Panasonic AW-UE100 4K NDI-enabled PTZ camera for high-resolution streaming and flexible production workflows
Audio Systems
- Shure ULX-D digital wireless microphone system (quad-channel receiver, handheld and bodypack transmitters)
- Shure rechargeable docking and battery infrastructure
- ClearOne CONVERGE Pro 2 digital signal processing for echo cancellation and conferencing optimization
Signal Distribution
- Extron XTP II CrossPoint matrix switching platform for high-bandwidth routing and scalable source management
This infrastructure supports multiple input sources, flexible routing, and reliable delivery of ultra-high-resolution content to the LED wall while maintaining intuitive system operation.
Research & Collaboration Impact
Princeton Research Computing supports computational work across disciplines including astrophysics, atmospheric science, engineering, geographic information systems, and the humanities.
Many research initiatives generate simulations and datasets at extremely high resolutions. The 40-foot curved LED wall allows teams to visualize outputs at full scale and review detailed data collectively.
The immersive environment transforms how researchers engage with information, enabling entire groups to analyze patterns, discuss findings, and develop shared insights in real time.
Project Scope
- LED video wall engineering and integration
- Structural coordination and precision alignment
- High-resolution signal distribution architecture
- Professional audio system design and DSP integration
- 4K PTZ camera and streaming integration
- System commissioning and calibration
The Result
The Commons Visualization Lab provides Princeton Research Computing with a high-performance LED-driven visualization environment built for long-term reliability, scalability, and collaborative discovery.
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