Turnkey video wall projects bundle software, displays, mounting, commissioning, and integration into a single contract. For the Russian market we deliver turnkey video walls under one SLA: Craft Wall software, LCD or LED panels sourced from Samsung, LG, Leyard, Absen, or Russian-origin manufacturers, frame mounting, electrical, commissioning, operator training, and integration with SCADA / DMS / GIS systems on the customer side.
Typical 8-display LCD dispatch room costs from 3.5M ₽ ($38K) and ships in 8 weeks. Mid-scale walls (16–24 LCD) — 10–12 weeks at 6–12M ₽. LED conference halls — 14–16 weeks at 10–30M ₽ depending on size and pixel pitch.
For the full breakdown — scope, project stages, bill of materials, LCD-vs-LED guidance, and regulatory considerations for КИИ / government procurement — see the Russian version of this article, or contact sales@craftwall.pro for a project quote.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a turnkey video wall project take?
8 to 16 weeks from contract signature to go-live. Small NOC walls (8 LCD panels, existing room) — 8 weeks. Mid-scale dispatch centres (16–24 LCD, light room rework) — 10–12 weeks. LED video walls in conference halls or lobbies with custom dimensions and structural work — 14–16 weeks. Display lead times (LCD 4–6 weeks, LED 6–10 weeks) are typically the critical path.
How much does a turnkey 8-display LCD video wall cost?
From 3.5M ₽ ($38K) for a standard NOC dispatch room: 8 LCD panels (Samsung VH55R or LG LSAA class, ~150K ₽ each = 1.2M ₽), server with pre-installed Craft Wall (1.5M ₽), wall frame and mounting (200K ₽), cabling and electrical (200K ₽), commissioning and acceptance tests (300K ₽), basic operator training (100K ₽). Premium options (mature manufacturer warranty, Astra Linux, 24×7 support, advanced integrations) push toward 5–6M ₽.
LED or LCD — which is better for a control room?
LCD for most cases. Operator viewing distance in control rooms is 1.5–3 m; LCD pixel pitch (0.27 mm at 55″ 4K) gives sharper text than even fine-pitch LED. Bezels are now 0.44 mm — visible only if you're looking for them. LED only makes sense if you need (a) custom dimensions or shapes, (b) ≥5 m viewing distance, (c) 24/7 operation at high brightness, or (d) the aesthetic. Cost ratio: LED runs 3–5× higher than equivalent LCD area for indoor control-room pixel densities.
Why turnkey instead of self-integration?
Three reasons. (1) Single SLA — if something breaks, you don't argue whether it's software, hardware, or installer's fault. One contract, one accountable party. (2) Speed — integrator already has supply relationships, mounting crews, commissioning teams. Self-integration adds 4–8 weeks for procurement and learning curve. (3) Regulatory — for КИИ-objects and government procurement, certified software (Реестр Минцифры) and equipment (Russian-origin certificates) need to come from an entity that can hold a contract on behalf of both. Self-integration works if you already have an AV/IT department doing it routinely.
Can the supplier be vendor-agnostic in display choice?
Yes — that's the integrator advantage over single-vendor turnkey solutions (Christie, Barco, Polywall + Polymedia). We compare Samsung, LG, Leyard, Absen, and Russian-origin LED manufacturers on price, lead time, certificates, warranty, and pixel-pitch fit to the brief. Customer gets the right hardware for the use case rather than whatever the platform vendor happens to sell. The trade-off is that single-vendor turnkey gives 15-year predictable refresh cycles; vendor-agnostic gives 2–3× lower upfront cost and replaceable components.
Related reading
- Software-defined vs hardware video wall controllers: a 5-year TCO breakdown
- Video wall for NOC: a reference architecture for 24/7 telco operations
- Video wall software and Russian import substitution: the Минцифры registry, FZ-187, and КИИ compliance
- MicroLED for control room video walls: where it fits in 2026 and where it does not