AccuSim, in partnership with Bendac, has launched the AccuVision LED – a scalable, cost-effective LED system for professional simulators.
Up until now, the high cost of LEDs has been a limiting factor for simulators. Working with Bendac, AccuSim has designed a solution that meets the performance and cost requirements of simulator applications. AccuVision LED is an industry first, offering better performance than existing projector systems at cost parity while introducing functional benefits.
The LED offers low latency (16.6ms), high refresh rates and equivalent – or better – pixel density to current high-end projection systems. This means there are no cross-projection artifacts, no requirements for pixel ‘blending’ and no need for high ceilings to mount the projectors. This setup also reduces the number of image generators required.
It uses high-quality COB (chip on board) LED panels to provide superior contrast with ‘truer’ blacks. This makes it far better than standard projection systems for night-time, mainly endurance races with variable light volume. These LEDs also deliver true-to-life color rendition to increase immersion.
Additionally, unlike projectors that require a dark environment, staff can work under regular lighting with the AccuSim display. Crucially, this also translates into less eye strain for simulator operators.
AccuSim and Bendac also plan to offer ambient environmental lighting. This achieves realistic levels and shades of light within the simulator’s cockpit by placing light panels above, below and to the side of the display.
The AccuVision LED features a compact and modular solution that can be easily disassembled, transported, reconfigured, upgraded and scaled as required. The first AccuVision LED display is currently available for viewing in AccuSim’s demo facility in Oxfordshire, UK.
Dave Kirkman, the founder of AccuSim, said, “From the beginning, I knew we needed a display that would match the performance and response of our simulators, and the Bendac team really understood our requirements. We look forward to our continued work with Bendac as we develop a wide range of solutions using the unique benefits of the AccuVision LED modularity.”
Ben Da Costa, chief commercial officer at Bendac, added, “This partnership has been four years in the making, and we are excited to see its ambitions realized. It has been interesting to work with Dave and the AccuSim team to understand the specific display requirements of simulators and develop a versatile, high-performance solution.”
