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Is your industrial monitor's screen completely dark, or very dim, even though the power indicator light is on? This is often a sign of backlight failure. ROC Industrial specializes in repairing and replacing failed backlights in industrial monitors and displays, restoring full brightness and visibility. We offer a fast, reliable, and cost-effective alternative to replacing the entire monitor.
Understanding HMI and Industrial Monitor Backlights
Industrial monitors, like most LCD displays, use a backlight to illuminate the liquid crystal panel. Without a functioning backlight, the image on the screen will be extremely dim or completely invisible. There are two main types of backlights:
CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp): Older technology, similar to fluorescent light bulbs. CCFLs are prone to dimming and failing over time.
LED (Light Emitting Diode): Newer technology, more energy-efficient, longer-lasting, and less prone to sudden failure than CCFLs. However, LEDs can still dim or fail.
Common Causes of Backlight Failure
CCFL Failure: CCFLs have a limited lifespan and will eventually burn out.
LED Failure: Individual LEDs or LED strips can fail.
Inverter Board Failure (CCFL): The inverter board provides the high voltage needed to power the CCFL backlight. A faulty inverter will prevent the backlight from turning on.
LED Driver Failure: Similar to an inverter, an LED driver circuit controls the power to the LED backlight.
Power Supply Issues: A problem with the monitor's main power supply can sometimes affect the backlight.
Loose Connections: Loose cables or connectors can interrupt power to the backlight.
Industrial Monitor Brands We Service (Backlight Repair)
Advantech
Siemens (SIMATIC)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
Schneider Electric (Magelis, Harmony)
Mitsubishi Electric
Omron
Pro-face
Beckhoff
Nematron
Hope Industrial Systems
VarTech Systems
Kontron
Axiomtek
Winmate
IEI Integration Corp.
National Display Systems
Planar
...and many more
Our Backlight Repair Process
Free Evaluation & Quote: Describe the problem and your monitor model. We provide a free quote.
Shipping: Ship the monitor to our facility.
Diagnosis: Our technicians will determine if the problem is the backlight, the inverter/driver, or another issue.
Repair/Replacement: We will:Replace faulty CCFL tubes or LED strips.
Repair or replace a faulty inverter board (for CCFL backlights).
Repair or replace a faulty LED driver circuit.
Address any other related issues.Testing & Quality Assurance: We thoroughly test the repaired monitor.
Fast Turnaround: Minimize downtime.
Warranty: We offer a comprehensive warranty.
Why Choose ROC Industrial for Backlight Repair?
Expert Technicians: Our team has experience with display technology.
Specialized Tools: We have the tools to safely disassemble and repair monitors.
Cost-Effective: Backlight repair is usually much cheaper than replacing the monitor.
Fast Turnaround
Comprehensive Warranty
Restore Brightness to Your Industrial Monitor!
Contact ROC Industrial for a free quote on backlight repair.