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Sharp LD-EC181 specs

Built to last, designed to inspire. Combining remarkable energy-efficiency with outstanding imaging performance, the LD-EC Series delivers all the benefits of advanced COB technology at a compelling price-performance ratio.

Sharp LD-EC181 LED cabinet

Physical

Pixel pitch
1.875 mm
Cabinet size (W×H×D)
600 × 338 × 27 mm
Weight
4.3 kg
Weight per m²
21.2 kg/m²
Cabinet type
Fixed install
Service access
Front

Image

Cabinet resolution
320 × 180 px (16:9)
Pixel density
284,444 px/m²
Brightness (calibrated)
600 nits
Refresh rate
3,840 Hz
Contrast
10,000:1
Viewing angle (H/V)
160° / 140°
LED type
COB
Processing depth
14 bit

Power & thermal

Max power
51 W
Average power
24 W
Max power per m²
252 W/m²
Average power per m²
119 W/m²
Thermal load
174 BTU/h per cabinet

Environment

Rated for
Indoor
IP rating (front)
IP40
IP rating (rear)
IP20
Operating temperature
-10 to 40 °C
LED lifetime
100,000 h
Certifications
CE, ETL, FCC Class A, RoHS, UKCA

Manufacturer details

Dimming
256 levels
Features
Single Data Receiving Cards; Single Power Supplies
Warranty
2 years
Scan rate
1/45 dynamic scan
Order code
LDEC181
Product group
1.8 mm Indoor FinePitch LED Module
Site category
Essential Indoor
Frame rates hz
50/60
Cabinet material
Aluminum Cabinet
Shipping content
LED Modules (1 Cabinets, 8 Pixel Cards)
Color temperature
3000-9500 K
Module resolution
80x90
Contrast published
10000:1
Lifetime published
100000 hrs (50% brightness)
Operating humidity
10–80 %
Grayscale published
14 bit
Pixel configuration
FlipChip COB (0407)
Brightness published
600 cd/m² (max.)
Manufacturer published
SHARP
Refresh rate published
≤ 3840 Hz

All variations in the LD-EC series

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Every Sharp LD-EC series cabinet and the exact pitch, size and brightness pairing it ships with.

Controllers that drive this panel

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Each cabinet carries 57,600 px, so a controller's port budget and total capacity decide how much wall it drives. Its receiving card is not published — confirm the control ecosystem with your supplier before ordering.

Counts assume one cabinet per port-chain hop at 60 Hz / 8-bit. Open Sharp LD-EC181 in the calculator to lay out the real chains and validate them.

Design a wall with this panel

Frequently asked

How much power does the Sharp LD-EC181 draw?
Each Sharp LD-EC181 cabinet draws up to 51 W at full white and about 24 W with typical content — 252 W/m² max. A 10-cabinet wall therefore needs up to 510 W plus headroom.
What is the resolution of the Sharp LD-EC181?
One cabinet is 320 × 180 pixels at a 1.875 mm pixel pitch (284,444 px/m²). About 12 cabinets side by side reach 4K width (≈ 7.20 m).
How heavy is a Sharp LD-EC181 wall?
A single cabinet weighs 4.3 kg (21.2 kg/m²). A 5 × 3 wall of 15 cabinets weighs about 65 kg before mounting structure.
Is the Sharp LD-EC181 suitable for outdoor use?
No — the Sharp LD-EC181 is an indoor cabinet (IP40 front). Its 600 nits suit controlled lighting, not direct sun.

Size a wall with the LD-EC181

Dimensions, resolution, power, weight and a validated wiring diagram — free, no account needed.