Budgeting Replacement Modules for an Indoor GOB Floor LED Screen

Quick answer

Budget replacement modules for the EA500RF2 as a separate written line, not a percentage. Request spare 250 × 250 mm modules in the quoted pitch, confirm the vacuum suction removal tool, GOB surface-repair terms, and whether optional interactive sensors change the service scope. The source documents IP54 front, IP43 rear, front service and load above 800 kg/m² but publishes no module price.

Sources used: EA500RF2 specs; EA250WH5 specs; EA640H1 specs; EA600COB3 specs

Why a Spare-Module Line Beats a Percentage for a Floor Screen

For an indoor floor screen that performers and event traffic use, budget replacement modules as a named line rather than a percentage of the cabinet total. The EA500RF2 is an indoor GOB floor LED display with front-serviceable modules, a GOB resin layer over the module and an IP54-rated front. Our advice is to request a written spare-module price, pitch and service method before you commit. For the wider floor-system context, see indoor rental LED floor planning advice.

The supplied EA500RF2 source does not publish a module price, replacement interval or surface-repair method. Those gaps are quotation items, not facts to infer. Ask the supplier to state the spare-module part, the pitch, the quantity and whether the vacuum suction tool is included. Keep that line separate from cabinets, control and freight so offers can be compared on the same basis. A separate line also lets you compare the spare cabinet vs module inventory choice for your event schedule.

What the EA500RF2 Documents About Modules and Service

The EA500RF2 cabinet is 500 × 500 × 78 mm and weighs 11.1 kg, and the module footprint is 250 × 250 mm across all five pixel-pitch options from P1.52 to P2.6. That shared module size is the key spare-parts fact: the 250 × 250 mm module format standardizes service parts across all five pixel-pitch options. The source also documents front-service access, with modules removed and replaced from the display surface using a vacuum suction tool.

Protection and service information should travel with the module line. EA500RF2 pairs GOB surface protection with a sealed rear cover, IP54 front and IP43 rear, and the model is specified for indoor installation only. The source states these ratings describe enclosure resistance, not permission for outdoor use or standing water. For the spare-module order, record the exact pitch, module size, surface type and protection ratings.

EA500RF2 Replacement Module Budget Lines

Build the Replacement Module Budget From Named Lines

Our advice is to break the replacement budget into lines that a supplier can price individually: spare 250 × 250 mm modules by exact pitch; the vacuum suction tool and any suction media; GOB surface inspection and repair-or-replace terms; cabinet locks, support leveling, cable routing and surface-alignment checks after replacement; and optional interactive sensor hardware if the floor will use it. That structure turns an unclear percentage into a set of decisions you can accept or defer.

Two lines often get lost. First, module removal tools and safe access should be priced for the installed floor position, not assumed included. The source documents a vacuum suction tool for front service but does not state whether the tool is included in the cabinet price. Second, name the exact EA500RF2 pitch on the spare-module request: the model is offered in five pitches from P1.52 to P2.6, and the shared 250 × 250 mm module format covers all five. Request written confirmation of the part number and pitch. Keep these lines separate from cabinet, controller and freight totals.

Pitch, Camera and Load Decisions That Change the Module Order

The spare-module order follows the chosen pitch. EA500RF2 offers five pitches from P1.52 to P2.6; the source places P1.52 and P1.86 with close-viewed, detail-rich content and P2.5 or P2.6 with larger floors viewed from farther away. Final selection depends on viewing distance, camera use, budget and screen size. Name the pitch before requesting replacement modules. For load planning, confirm the required figure against the documented above 800 kg/m² rating and the specified floor support system; that rating applies to a correctly assembled structure, and the source asks project teams to confirm subfloor conditions, load distribution and venue safety requirements. A subfloor load check is a separate planning line from the module budget.

Refresh is a separate camera decision. The published EA500RF2 specification lists at least 3480 Hz across every pixel-pitch option, which is relevant when the floor appears in video capture. A datasheet figure does not show how a specific camera will behave, so request a camera test with the intended frame rate, shutter, content and camera positions before accepting the floor. Keep the camera-test result beside the pitch and module-spares record.

Optional Sensors, Interaction and the Spares You Should Not Assume

Interactive sensing is optional on the EA500RF2. Where fitted, sensor chips detect a step or touch and send real-time position data to compatible interactive content, and the source lists product launches, museum exhibits, stages and branded activations. The source advises buyers to specify the sensor package, media server and content workflow when requesting a quote, and a non-interactive configuration can be selected for standard playback. Decide this before the module budget is finalised: the source advises buyers to specify the sensor package, media server and content workflow when requesting a quote, so ask the supplier to confirm how the sensor option affects module and control scope.

Do not fold sensor hardware, media server, content workflow or surface-repair terms into an unspecified spares percentage. Those are separate quotation lines. The same applies to the vacuum suction tool and any front-service access equipment: the source documents the removal method but does not publish a tool price or say that it ships with the cabinets. A written line for each item is the only way to compare two offers on the same floor configuration.

Budgeting Mistakes That Follow From the Documented Scope

Three mistakes follow from the source gaps. The first is treating the above 800 kg/m² load rating as a property of the module alone; the source ties it to the specified floor support system and a correctly assembled structure with venue checks for subfloor, load distribution and safety. The second is ordering replacement modules without naming the pitch; EA500RF2 spans five pitches from P1.52 to P2.6, and the 250 × 250 mm module format is shared across all five. Name the exact pitch on the order. The third is assuming GOB protection eliminates surface repair; the source documents the GOB resin layer and indoor IP ratings but does not publish a repair method or replacement interval.

A cleaner approach is to give the supplier one page for the spare-module decision: exact model, pitch, module size, cabinet format, quantity, removal tool, surface-repair terms, sensor decision and required delivery date. Request the same page back as a written quotation line before comparing totals. If the supplier cannot confirm a term, keep it on the open list rather than assuming it is included or excluded. Our advice is to treat unresolved lines as budget risk, not as a reason to accept a vague percentage.

What Published Quote Guidance Shows for Other Indoor Models

EagerLED quote guidance for other indoor models lists spare modules as a cost factor, which supports keeping the floor spares line separate. For EA250WH5, price depends on pixel pitch, wall size, cabinet quantity, control system, spare modules and shipping. For EA640H1, buyers are asked to send wall dimensions, viewing distance, preferred pitch and delivery address for an itemized quote covering cabinets, controller, spare modules and freight. For EA600COB3, price depends on pixel pitch, total wall area, cabinet quantity, control system, spare modules, mounting structure and shipping. Those are model-specific statements, not EA500RF2 prices, but they show the type of line to request.

Floor Event Scenarios and Replacement Budget Decisions

Buyer checklist

• Name the exact EA500RF2 pitch and the 250 × 250 mm module when requesting a spare-module price.
• Ask for a written quotation line for spare modules, kept separate from cabinets, control and freight.
• Confirm the vacuum suction tool and front-service clearance for the installed floor position.
• Request a GOB surface repair-or-replace rule in writing; the source does not publish a repair method.
• State whether interactive sensors are required; if so, request the sensor package, media server and content workflow as separate lines.
• Confirm the above 800 kg/m² load rating against the specified floor support structure and venue safety requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an EA500RF2 replacement module cost?

The supplied source does not publish an EA500RF2 module price. Treat replacement modules as a project quotation line and ask the supplier to price spare 250 × 250 mm modules by exact pitch, quantity, removal tool and delivery terms. Keep that line separate from cabinets, control and freight so competing offers cover the same scope.

Does the EA500RF2 use the same module size across all five pitches?

Yes. The EA500RF2 module footprint is 250 × 250 mm and the source states it standardizes service parts across all five pixel-pitch options from P1.52 to P2.6. Even so, name the exact pitch on the spare-module order so the part number and configuration are tied to the delivered floor.

How are EA500RF2 floor modules removed for replacement?

EA500RF2 modules are removed and replaced from the display surface with a vacuum suction tool. The source describes this front-service route as useful when the rear of the floor screen is blocked by the support structure or venue layout. Confirm the tool and access clearance for the installed position.

Is GOB surface damage on an EA500RF2 floor repairable on site?

The source documents a GOB resin layer over the LED module but does not define a surface-repair method. Request a written repair-or-replace rule with labour, materials and access terms, and keep that provision separate from routine spare modules. Do not assume on-site repair or full replacement from the GOB description alone.

Are interactive sensors included in the EA500RF2 floor price?

Interactive sensing is optional on the EA500RF2. Where fitted, sensor chips detect steps or touch and send real-time position data to compatible interactive content. Buyers should specify the sensor package, media server and content workflow when requesting a quote; a non-interactive configuration can be selected for standard playback.

Should the above 800 kg/m² load rating be included in the module budget?

It is not a module property. The source ties the above 800 kg/m² rating to the specified floor support system and a correctly assembled structure, and asks project teams to confirm subfloor conditions, load distribution and venue safety requirements before use. Keep that confirmation separate from the replacement-module line.

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