How do I verify the pixel pitch and cabinet size of a used screen?

Customer question: How can I confirm that the used screen is really P2.5, P3.91 or another advertised pitch?

English explanation

Verify pixel pitch from more than one source. Check the original model label, module label, cabinet drawing and the physical distance between pixel centres. Do not identify pitch only from a front photograph because perspective, camera resolution and image processing can make different products look similar. If the cabinet is 640 × 640 mm, confirm whether that is the complete mechanical size, the LED face size or a nominal cabinet dimension with a frame. For planning, the approximate cabinet pixel count can be calculated as cabinet width in millimetres divided by the pitch, and the same for height. For example, a 640 mm P2.5 cabinet is approximately 256 pixels wide. This is a planning estimate, not a substitute for the manufacturer’s active-pixel drawing. Borders, module gaps, special cabinet structures and non-standard pitches can change the result. Measure several cabinets from different batches. A used inventory may contain visually similar cabinets with different pitches or resolutions. Photograph the labels and record cabinet numbers. If a screen is sold by square metre, also count the actual cabinets and verify that the quoted area matches the physical face, not the shipping or installation opening.

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The final pitch, cabinet resolution and compatibility should be confirmed from the actual model, nameplate and receiving-card configuration before purchase. —

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