PPDS Unveils New Philips Signage 3000 Series QE-Line
The all-new Philips Signage 3650 QE-Line from PPDS brings high-impact 4K Ultra HD performance
using
only half the energy (and half the running costs), thanks to PPDS' all-new EcoDesign
methodology.
PPDS recently announced the highly anticipated launch of the new Philips Signage 3000 EcoDesign
Series QE-Line, delivering unrivalled 4K UHD video and picture performance while running on half the
power compared to non EcoDesign models.
Continuing the rollout of one of the highly innovative, world-first hardware and software solutions
into 2024, the slick and stylish Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign is configurable to meet the needs of
any environment with no additional hardware necessary.
Available now in 50", 55" and 65" variants, the portrait or landscape mountable Philips Signage 3000
EcoDesign Series can be installed around the world in schools, retail stores, hotels, cinemas, TV
studios, corporate offices, among others.
Manufactured with the environment in mind and utilising the latest in breakthrough hardware and
software -developed both in-house and in partnership with market leaders, including advanced remote
management - the Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign consumes up to fifty per cent less power versus
comparable models, while continuing to offer best-in-class 4K Ultra HD visual performance via a
powerful 350 cd/m2 LED display.
Martijn van der Woude, Head of Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS, commented:
"At
PPDS we take a circular approach to business, creating products that are more sustainable and energy
efficient from the moment they are conceived, through the manufacturing process, their delivery and
installation, all the way to the end of their extended first life - and beyond. We continue to work
hard to develop new technology, and new manufacturing processes with improved logistics, to help our
customers effortlessly make the transition into creating more sustainable business and learning
environments. With the Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign display businesses will benefit from instant
environmental and cost benefits, while ensuring content always remains the centre of attention,
whatever environment it's in."
The complete package
The Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign has already been awarded the EPEAT Silver Climate+ Ecolabel,
which measures the social and environmental impacts of products from extraction to end-of-life,
certifying that it has met 100% of the Climate Criteria plus at least 50% of the existing optional
criteria. It has also received among the industry's lowest energy label ratings for a high impact
professional display, with EU Energy Label E rating on the 50" model, and D rating label on the 55"
and 65" models.
The Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign also benefits from PPDS' strategy to significantly reduce
wastage, including plastic from its packaging, with the Series delivered in 100 per cent recycled
and recyclable materials. All plastic bags (including those for individual accessories and
components in the box) have now been removed, while the use of polystyrene has been replaced with
innovative cushioning made using 100 per cent recycled paper, maintaining the same high levels of
safety and protection of the product.
Robert Hsu, VP Global Product Strategy at PPDS, commented: "It's estimated the world is
losing 10
million hectares of forest each year due to deforestation. According to the United Nations, there
are about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste produced every day, with around 8 million pieces of
plastic making their way into our oceans every 24 hours. That is simply not acceptable, and it is
vital that companies like us remain committed to helping reduce that unacceptable statistic, and to
make a difference for generations to come. Packaging is a small yet significant step that we can all
get behind. I am proud of what we as a business have achieved so far, and the culmination of that
work, together with outstanding quality, is evident with the new Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign
display."
Ready for impact
Mirroring other premium models, including the market favourite Philips Signage 3000 Series Q-Line,
the Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign is equipped with a powerful quad-core chipset ensuring smooth
running and consistent performance. It joins PPDS' ever-growing Android SoC family of displays, and
can be managed manually, or entirely remotely, using third party software or PPDS' range of in-house
of solutions.
This now includes PPDS Wave - the company's secure cloud ecosystem, providing advanced and
effortless remote device management and content control for Philips Professional Display fleets of
any size and in any location. Adding further sustainability opportunities, Wave can proactively
monitor and address issues, even before they occur, while optimising performance and managing power
schedules, screen brightness, and therefore energy consumption, of each display.
Harnessing the power of Android 10, the Signage 3650 EcoDesign is already equipped to extend into
the future, with regular updates able to be added - either manually, or remotely via PPDS Wave,
further increasing the lifetime of the display.
Never a dull moment
In the unlikely event of a content disruption, the Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign also comes
equipped with PPDS' 'FailOver' technology, ensuring the display never goes blank, switching
automatically to the secondary input if the primary source becomes unavailable.
With SmartPlayer, content (video, static images, audio) can simply be saved onto a USB or microSD
card plugged directly into the display, while the integrated media player allows for playlists to be
easily created and scheduled via the intuitive on-screen menu, ensuring the display remains active
and opportunities are never missed.
Completing the Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign's versatility, the displays also come with Bluetooth
5.2 and Wifi ready via an optional CRD22 module, with conveniently positioned HDMI, DVI, VGA, RS232,
RJ45, and USB connectors ensuring all eventualities and needs are covered.