1. Two different deliverables
OD-S is a sealed outdoor LCD module. You (or your cabinet partner) own the metalwork, branding and final IP evidence.
OD-H is a finished outdoor cabinet line with heat-exchange oriented thermal design. You buy a terminal, not only a panel stack.
If your team already tools outdoor cabinets, start with OD-S. If you need a deployable outdoor totem and thermal headroom, start with OD-H.
2. Quick comparison
| Decision | OD-S sealed module | OD-H heat-exchange |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | Module for OEM cabinets | Finished outdoor cabinet |
| Thermal path | Depends on your cabinet design | Heat-exchange oriented design |
| IP evidence | Finished enclosure owns the rating | Request IEC evidence for the quoted cabinet |
| Best fit | Private-label outdoor lines with existing tooling | Sites that need a complete outdoor terminal |
| Detail pages | OD-S | OD-H |
3. When heat exchange matters
High-bright outdoor panels dump heat into a small sealed volume. If your cabinet cannot move that heat, brightness and lifetime both suffer.
Heat-exchange designs are for projects where passive sealed stacks are not enough. Still confirm cold-start, upper ambient and heater options for the destination climate.
4. RFQ checklist
Send size, target nits, sun hours, ambient range, whether you supply the cabinet, and which IP report you expect for the finished system.
Also ask for the drawing pack (OD-S) or base/wind notes (OD-H). Vertical outdoor standing units are a third path: see OD-V.
Category hub: Outdoor IP66 digital signage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OD-S already an IP66 kiosk?
No. OD-S is positioned as a sealed module. IP rating belongs to the finished enclosure. Request matching IEC evidence for the final cabinet.
When should I pick OD-V instead?
Pick OD-V for standing outdoor vertical deployments. Use OD-H when heat-exchange cabinets fit better, and OD-S when you integrate modules yourself.
What brightness should I request?
Many outdoor projects land between 1500 and 3000 nits. Confirm the quoted panel and power budget for the sun hours on site.
Where is the outdoor category hub?
Start at /products/outdoor-ip66/ for the outdoor overview, then open OD-S, OD-H or OD-V series pages.
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