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With questions regarding the safety, installation, operation, or service of these systems, contact Daktronics. For more information on Daktronics Customer Service see Section 8.9: Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs section of this manual.
For example, this manual would be referred to as ED-18754. The serial and model numbers of a Daktronics scoreboard can be found on the ID label on the display. The label will be similar to the one shown in Figure 2. When calling Daktronics Customer Service, please have this information available to ensure quick service.
Contains ED-7244, a detailed instruction on scoreboard lifting and eyebolts. Product Overview The Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards are part of a family of scoring and timing displays designed to offer easy installation, readability and reliability. Microprocessor control assures consistent operation and accuracy.
BA – baseball; CR – cricket; FB – football; MS – multisport; RO – rodeo; SO – soccer; and TI – timer. Most Daktronics scoreboards carry a two-number suffix that refers to indoor/outdoor status and digit color: -11 are outdoor scoreboards, 120V and they feature red digits; -12 are outdoor scoreboards, 240 V and feature red digits;...
Product Safety Approval Daktronics outdoor scoreboards are ETL listed and tested to CSA standard for outdoor use. Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding testing procedures. Introduction...
Section 2: Model Identification Use the following drawings to determine the model number of your scoreboard. The drawings listed here are located in Appendix A: Reference Drawings; where they are inserted in alphanumeric order by drawing number. Reference Drawings: Single-Section LED Scoreboard Models ............. Drawing A-142912 Single-Section LED Scoreboard Models .............
Notes: Driver address setting can be configured using the J19 address plug. Also, the S1 dip switch is found in all GEN IV drivers. For more details see Section 8.4: LED Drivers. Signal wires must be a minimum of 22 AWG with shield. Daktronics recommends using W-1234 or W-1614. Models with an –11 or –12 suffix feature red digits and indicators; suffixes –21 and –22 indicate amber digits.
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) BA-618-11/21 H5'-0", W14'-0", D6" 200 lb 18” (457 mm) 150 W 120 V AC 1.3 A (1524 mm, 4267 mm, 152 mm) (91 kg) -11: red 380 lb...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) BA-2004-11/21 H6'-6", W20'-0", D6" 600 lb Time, ball, 900 W 120 V AC 7.5 A (1981 mm, 6096 mm, 152 mm) (272 kg) strike, out: 18”...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) BA-2004-12/22 H6'-6", W20'-0", D6" 720 lb Time, ball, 1100 W 240 V AC 4.6 A W/TNMC (1981 mm, 6096 mm, 152 mm) (327 kg) strike, out: (w/red...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) BA-2010-11/21 H6'-0", W8'-0", D6" 180 lb Digits: 18” (457 300 W 120 V AC 2.5 A (1829 mm, 2438 mm, 152 mm) (82 kg) 342 lb H/E indicators:...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) BA-2019-11/21 H6'-0”, W20'-0”, D6” 500 lb Time, ball, 900 W 120 V AC 7.5 A (1829 mm, 6096 mm, 152 mm) (227 kg) strike out: 15”...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) CR-2002-11/21 H5'-7", W5'-7", D6" 200 lb 15” (381 mm) 300 W 120 V AC 2.5 A (1702 mm, 1702 mm, 152 mm) (91 kg) -11: red 380 lb...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) FB-2410-11/21 H8’-0”, W20’-0”, D8” 600 lb 60” (1524 mm) 1000 W 120 V AC 8.5 A (2438 mm, 6096 mm, 203 mm) (272 kg) -11: red 1200 lb...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) MS-2002-12/22 H4’-6”, W16’-0”, D6” 200 lb 24” (610 mm) 300 W 240 V AC 1.25 A (1372 mm, 4877 mm, 152 mm) (91 kg) -11: red 380 lb...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) MS-2006-11/21 H7’-0”, W25’-0”, D8” 560 lb Clock, scores: 300 W 120 V AC 2.5 A (2134 mm, 7620 mm, 203 mm) (254 kg) 30”...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) MS-2012-11/21 H5’-0”, W25’-0”, D6” 400 lb 18” (457 mm) 600 W 120 V AC 5.0 A (1524 mm, 7620 mm, 152 mm) (181 kg) -11: red 760 lb...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) SO-2008-11/21 H5’-6”, W16’-0”, D6” 240 lb 18” (457 mm) 300 W 120 V AC 2.5 A (1676 mm, 4877 mm, 152 mm) (109 kg) -11: red 456 lb...
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Model Dimensions Weight Digit Size Maximum Power Amps Driver Height, Width, Depth Uncrated Wattage Number Digit Color Line Crated (Single Address Phase) TI-2003-11/21 H3’-0”, W4’-0”, D6” 65 lb 30” (762 mm) 150 W 120 V AC 1.25 A (914 mm, 1219 mm, 152 mm) (29 kg) 124 lb -11: red...
Note: Some users install devices to protect the scoreboard from projectiles. Scoreboard protection devices not provided by Daktronics must be approved by Daktronics prior to installation. Failure to follow this approval procedure will void the scoreboard warranty.
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The eyebolts are located along the top of the cabinet for each scoreboard or scoreboard section. Note: Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar, or lifting bar, to lift the display. Using a spreader bar ensures that the force on the eyebolts is straight up, minimizing lifting stress.
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Daktronics scoreboards use " and " shoulder-type eyebolts mounted to a " aluminum plate or steel nut plate, but exceeding load angles or weight limits could cause the bolts to pull out of the scoreboard cabinet to buckle.
Scoreboard Mounting There are two basic styles for mounting Daktronics single-section outdoor scoreboards. Installation procedures are detailed later in this section. Use the following tables to determine the mounting method required for each scoreboard: Method 1 BA-618 BA-2022 MS-2011 BA-624...
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Refer to the installation specifications drawing for your scoreboard model (listed in Section 6.2) to determine the center-to-center distance of the poles for each model. Review the illustration of the mounting hardware in Drawing A-308051, or refer to Figure 4, and then use the following procedure for each section.
Mounting Method 2 Reference Drawing: Scoreboard Mounting ................Drawing A-55101 These scoreboard models use an inverted channel mounting, illustrated in Drawing A-55101. Refer to any installation specifications drawing (listed in Section 6.2) for your model to determine the center-to-center distance of the poles. The installation uses C-channel;...
Reference Drawing: Scoreboard Mtg; Scoreboard with Spacers ..........Drawing A-182909 Many Daktronics customers add message centers or advertising panels to the top or bottom of their scoreboards, and in some cases the depth of the add-on component may not match the depth of the scoreboard.
Models BA-515-11 and BA-518-11 With Models BA-515-11 and BA-518-11, ad panels can be mounted directly to the end of the scoreboard. Refer to Drawings A-52585 and A-52811 for mounting details. Mechanical Installation...
Schematic; GEN III & IV OD LED, 1 DRVR W/S.O.P......Drawing B-210454 Schematic; 3 DRVR, TNMC, G4 ............. Drawing A-751690 Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards have been designed for easy access to components, and the power and control signal hookup has been simplified. Front panels are removable to allow access to the digits, cabling, and other electronic components.
Schematic; 3 DRVR, TNMC, G4 ............Drawing A-751690 Note: Displays MUST be grounded according to the provisions outlined in Article 250 of the National Electrical Code and according to the specifications in this manual. Daktronics recommends a resistance-to-ground of 10 ohms or less.
All power and signal wiring terminates at the driver enclosure. Drawings A-284920 and A-284922 illustrate the 16- and 8-column drivers used in Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards. To gain access to the driver enclosure, open the access door or digit panel and remove the cover from the enclosure.
Another common signal communication method is using fiber optic cabling. A minimum cabling of multi-mode; 62.5/125 um; and 2-core fiber cable is recommended. (Daktronics part number is W-1242.) See Figure 9 for the location of fiber connector on the LED driver. (See Drawing A-288137 for the complete image of the LED driver.)
console operation manual, ED-11976. Multiple Driver Connections Some models in the single-section outdoor scoreboard line require multiple drivers, and those models are configured to operate with a master/slave driver system. Master and slave drivers function identically, but slave units lack the power termination block and signal surge suppression card.
Cabinet Specifications Cabinets for the Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards are constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum. Exact dimensions and weights for each model are listed in the chart in Section 3: Specifications. Removable panels for digits and indicators and for component access are detailed in each model’s component locations drawing, listed in Section 4: Component...
Remove the nuts and lift the digit off the standoff screws. (The push nuts can be removed in several ways, but Daktronics recommends using a " nut driver.) 4. Position a new digit over the screws and tighten the nuts.
Replacing a Digit Segment Reference Drawing: Digit Assemblies; LED Digits ..............Drawing B-177679 When a digit malfunctions, in most cases it is necessary to replace the entire digit circuit board. Some larger digits (24", 30", 36", 60"), however, are constructed in segments, as shown in Figure 12, and it may be possible to make repairs by removing only the defective segment.
Schematic; GEN III & IV OD LED, 1 DRVR W/S.O.P......Drawing B-210454 Drawings A-285881, A-285779, A-179790, A-179541, A-180081, A-180637, A-324504, B-204725 and B-210454 are the schematic diagrams for the 8- and 16-column drivers used in Daktronics outdoor single-section scoreboards. The schematics include power and signal inputs and all wiring for the models described in this manual.
LED Drivers Reference Drawings: Address Table, 1 Through 128 ............... Drawing A-115078 Driver; GEN IV Outdoor LED, 16 Col Master ......... Drawing A-284920 Driver; GEN IV Outdoor LED, 8 Col Master ........... Drawing A-284922 Specifications; LED Driver IV, 16 Col ............. Drawing A-288137 Specifications;...
Segmentation and Digit Designation Reference Drawing: Segmentation, 7 Segment Bar Digit ............Drawing A-38532 60” Digit ASSY..................Drawing A-197586 Harness Assembly Diagram; 60” Digit ........... Drawing A-232925 In each digit, certain LEDs always go on and off together. These groupings of LEDs are referred to as segments.
Replacement Parts Refer to the following table for Daktronics scoreboard replacement parts. Description Location Daktronics Part No. J-Box, " phone, Indoor Signal 0A-1009-0038 J-Box, " Phone, outdoor Signal 0A-1091-0227 12V DC trumpet horn, AS5000; Scoreboard 0A-1091-1213 Outdoor for 120 V models 12V DC trumpet horn, AS5000;...
Troubleshooting This section lists potential problems with the scoreboard and indicates possible causes and corrective actions. This list does not include every possible problem, but does represent some of the more common situations that may occur. Symptom/Condition Possible Cause Scoreboard will not light Console not connected or poor connection No power to control console No power to the scoreboard...
Program and a Repair & Return Program. Exchange Program Daktronics unique Exchange Program is a quick service for replacing key parts in need of repair. If a part requires repair or replacement, Daktronics sends the customer a replacement, and the customer sends the defective part to Daktronics. This decreases display downtime.
The company also reserves the right to refuse parts that have been damaged due to acts of nature or causes other than normal wear and tear. For items not subject to exchange, Daktronics offers a Repair & Return Program. To send a part for repair, follow these steps: Call or fax Daktronics Customer Service: Refer to the appropriate market number in the chart listed on the previous page.
Standard Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards typically are front-accessible, but some models may be ordered with rear service access. For that reason, Daktronics team name message centers have been designed so that they may be accessed from both the front and rear for easy maintenance and repair of internal components.
This section provides the following TNMC information: Signal routing summary: provides a basic explanation of signal travel through the TNMC display. Power routing summary: provides a basic explanation of power travel through the display. Service and diagnostics: provides instructions for removing various display components and explains the functions of circuit board connectors as well as the meanings of diagnostic LEDs.
Power Summary Reference Drawings: Schematic, Amber TNMC, GEN IV ............Drawing A-252645 Schematic, Red TNMC, GEN IV ............. Drawing A-252681 Component Locations; 832/848 Red/Amb Led TNMC, G-4 ....Drawing A-257029 Schematic; 832 / 848 / 864 Red TNMC GEN IV, 240V ......Drawing A-294858 Schematic;...
TNMC Controller Reference Drawings: 4 Column MASC LED Driver Specifications ........... Drawing A-166216 Component Locations; 832/848 Red/Amb LED TNMC, G4 ....Drawing A-257029 The TNMC controller, located on the rear-access panel, receives signal directly from the control console and sends data to the modules. Refer to the signal summary in Section 9.3: Signal Summary for more information and to Drawing A-257029 for the location of the controller board in the TNMC.
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Color Function Operation Summary CL signal Steady on DS1 will be on or blinking when the or blinking driver is receiving signal and off when there is no signal. Green CL signal Steady on DS2 will be on or blinking when the or blinking driver is transmitting and off when there is no signal.
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Removing/Changing the Controller Reference Drawings: Component Locations; 832/848 Red/Amb LED, TNMC, G4 ....Drawing A-257029 Exploded Front View; Single Panel Module ........... Drawing B-126111 Exploded Rear View; Single Panel Module ..........Drawing B-126112 Drawing A-257029 indicates the location of the TNMC controller for each of the TNMC models.
larger part of the keyhole and carefully lift it off the TNMC. Take care not to drop the panel, and remember that the module controller is attached to the panel. 3. Disconnect power from J17. 4. Remove all power and signal connections from the board. Release “locked” connectors by squeezing together the tabs, and then carefully pulling them from the jack.
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Drawings B-126111 and B-126112 illustrate the various module components. Individual components such as louvers can be removed for service, but Daktronics recommends that the module be kept intact and that the entire assembly be sent in for repair or replacement.
The module latches must be fully engaged to create a watertight seal around the edge of • the module. The module should be firmly seated against the display when the latches are fully engaged. Power Supplies Reference Drawings: Schematic, Amber TNMC, GEN IV ............Drawing A-252645 Schematic, Red TNMC, GEN IV .............
• Corrosion Check the paint, and look for possible corrosion, especially at footings, structural tie points, and ground rods and other types of grounding electrodes. Note: If any of the preceding conditions exist, make repairs or take corrective action immediately. Troubleshooting This subsection contains some symptoms that may be encountered in the displays.
Initialization Information at Startup Every time the display is powered up, the display will run through an initialization during which it will test all LEDs and addresses. First, the message center will display the proper address number. When completed, the initialization test will display Home and Guest in the appropriate location.
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Red LED TNMC, 848, set of two 0A-1407-0039 0A-1407-0104 To prevent theft, Daktronics recommends purchasing a lockable cabinet to store manuals and replacement and spare parts. Refer to Section 8.9 for information on the Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return programs. TNMC Maintenance...
Section 10: Scoreboard Options The following options are available for the Daktronics single-section scoreboards to make them more adaptable to individual scoring and timing needs: Team name caption kits for certain models Trumpet horn for football and soccer Radio control Portable power pack 10.1 Changeable Team Name Captions...
TI-2010, TI-2012, TI-2015 10.3 Radio Control Radio control is an option with all Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards, the system providing scoreboard control via a 2.4 GHz, extra-high frequency FM signal. The radio transmitter and receiver are not standard equipment. This setup requires a control console such as the All Sport, equipped with radio output.
10.4 Portable Power Pack Reference Drawing: Installation, Portable Powered Scoreboards .......... Drawing A-166787 Another option is the portable power pack, which permits operation of the scoreboard via battery. The power pack, self-contained and mounted on a wheeled cart, includes batteries, charger, and a 120 V AC power inverter.
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Eyebolts Almost every display that leaves Daktronics is equipped with eyebolts for lifting the display. There are two standard sizes of eyebolts: ½″ and ⅝″. Load Increase Factor: The load increases as the lift angle (θ) decreases. The allowable load on the eyebolts also decreases with the lift angle due the bending stress on the eyebolts.
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WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Warranty and Limitation of Liability (the “Warranty”) sets forth the warranty provided by Daktronics with respect to the Equipment. By accepting delivery of the Equipment, Purchaser agrees to be bound by and accept these terms and conditions. All defined terms within the Warranty shall have the same meaning and definition as provided elsewhere in the Agreement.
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In no event shall Daktronics be liable to Purchaser or any other party for loss, damage, or injury of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with this Warranty in excess of the purchase price of the Equipment actually delivered to and paid for by the Purchaser.
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