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We want you to be comfortable knowing whether an LED sign is right for your business or organization, so take a moment to learn more about them. The more you know, the surer you'll be that you've made the right decision.

For starters, LED Stands For …

Light Emitting Diode. An LED is not a light bulb, but is an efficient, effective, ultrabright alternative that cannot burn out. The LEDs in Diskey Watchfire signs typically last longer than 11 years!

What is Pixel Pitch?

Pixel pitch is the distance between each pixel on your sign. A pixel is a cluster of two or three LEDs. The closer the pixels, the crisper and more life-like your image. For instance, our sharpest and highest resolution option is 19mm, which means each pixel is a mere 19 millimeters apart.

Viewing Angle

Our View on Viewing Angle.

Viewing Angle is the angle at which the LEDs brightness is halved. An LED is at full brightness when you look at it straight on — or dead center. If that level of brightness is halved by moving 35° from dead center, the viewing angle is considered to be double that number — 70°.
Reading Angle is the angle at which a people can adequately read your sign and, while typically greater than the viewing angle, varies depending on lighting circumstances and a sign’s environment.
Watchfire XVS signs will give you a Viewing Angle of up to a 140° horizontal (off to either side) x 70° vertical (looking up or down at the sign), which is easily among the best in the industry. Just something to keep in mind when you consider how wide an audience you want to reach with your sign.


Color vs. Monochrome.

Monochrome LED signs have long set the standard for effective signage and are a proven way to get results. They're particularly ideal if you have a text-driven message you'd like to customize from time to time.

But if you have a product you'd like to show in all its splendor, or if you'd like to play snippets of videos and take advantage of other advertising tactics previously only available on TV and the internet, you might want to consider a color LED sign.

Either way, you can't go wrong using a Diskey Watchfire sign to draw people's attention to your message.

By 2007 nearly two-thirds of commercial LED signage budgets had been committed to color LED signs. That trend has been driven by our clients' desires to stand out, differentiate themselves, and communicate important information. Your decision is based on budget, but it's also based on your long-term goals and your need to create a strong market presence. To look great now and to still make a great impression 10 years from now, Watchfire color LED signs can't be beat.

From video clips to vivid animation, Watchfire color LED signs are capable of creating outstanding, ongoing advertisements for your site.

Model/Pixel Pitch Quick Facts Best For
16mm
16mm
Highest resolution, deepest color palette
Designed to display the greatest detail of all our signs, it offers incredibly lifelike color, clarity, animation and custom imagery. With 33% more pixels, there’s no such thing as too close for comfort.
View Details 16mm Color LED Sign - Diskey Sign Company

19mm
19mm
Extremely high quality, crystal-clear resolution
Exceptional display for all viewing distances (especially up close) and all types of passing traffic. Displays video, animation, graphics, custom images and messages.
View Details 19mm Color LED Sign - Diskey Sign Company

25mm
25mm
Clear quality, high resolution
Sophisticated color display, excellent viewing at most close, mid- and long-range viewing for traffic passing at all speeds. Displays animation, video, graphics, custom images and messages.
View Details 25mm Color LED Sign - Diskey Sign Company

35mm
35mm
Vivid, mid-grade display
Standard use. Vivid color display for mid- and long-range viewing. Great visibility for traffic passing at medium-to-high speeds.
View Details 35mm Color LED Sign - Diskey Sign Company