Daktronics FB-2350 Series Display Manual

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ED-14129
201 Daktronics Drive PO Box 5128 Brookings, SD 57006-5128
Tel: 1-800-DAKTRONICS (1-800-325-8766) Fax: 605-697-4700
Web: www.daktronics.com Email: helpdesk@daktronics.com
FB-2350 Series Multi-Section
LED Football Scoreboards
Display Manual
FB-2351
FB-2352
FB-2353
FB-2354
Rev 4 – 4 August 2010
Models
FB-2355
FB-2356
FB-2357
FB-2358

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  • Page 1 FB-2350 Series Multi-Section LED Football Scoreboards Display Manual Rev 4 – 4 August 2010 ED-14129 Models FB-2351 FB-2355 FB-2352 FB-2356 FB-2353 FB-2357 FB-2354 FB-2358 201 Daktronics Drive PO Box 5128 Brookings, SD 57006-5128 Tel: 1-800-DAKTRONICS (1-800-325-8766) Fax: 605-697-4700 Web: www.daktronics.com Email: helpdesk@daktronics.com...
  • Page 3 – graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems – without written permission of the publisher. ® ® All Sport and PanaView are trademarks of Daktronics, Inc. Other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction ..........................1 Resources ..........................1 Daktronics Nomenclature ...................... 2 Model Number ........................3 Scoreboard Controllers ......................3 Product Safety Approval......................3 Section 2: Specifications .......................... 5 Section 3: Mechanical Installation ......................7 Footings & Beams ........................7 Lifting the Scoreboard ......................
  • Page 6 5.13 Replacement Parts ......................... 31 5.14 Daktronics Exchange and Repair & Return Programs ............. 32 Exchange Program ......................32 Repair & Return Program ..................... 33 Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ............34 Section 6: Team Name Message Center Troubleshooting & Maintenance ......... 35 Team Name Message Center System Overview ...............
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label Reference Drawing: System Riser Diagram ................Drawing C-325405 Daktronics identifies manuals by the DD or ED number located on the cover page of each manual. For example, this manual would be referred to as ED-14129. Introduction...
  • Page 8: Daktronics Nomenclature

    Figure 3: Typical Label Power or signal plug for the opposite jack Following the Replacement Parts List is the Daktronics Exchange Policy and the Repair & Return Program. Refer to these instructions if replacing or repairing any display component. Introduction...
  • Page 9: Model Number

    Model Number Daktronics scoreboards are differentiated by their model numbers and two-letter prefixes for each sport. Most Daktronics scoreboards also carry a two-number suffix that refers to the type of power supply and digit color. Refer to the following tables:...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    1) All displays require a 120 V AC, 15 A circuit. Displays with a 240 V A C power requirement are also available. 2) Signal wire must be minimum of 22 AWG with shield. Daktronics recommends W-1234. 3) TNMC LEDs are the same color as the LED digits on the scoreboard. Backlit captions use 15 watt 120 V AC florescent bulbs.
  • Page 13: Mechanical Installation

    " aluminum plate or steel nut plate. Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar, or lifting bar, to lift the display. Spreader bars ensure the force on the eyebolts remains straight up, minimizing lifting stress. Figure 4: Lifting Methods Figure 4 illustrates the preferred scoreboard lifting method on the left and an acceptable alternative lifting method on the right.
  • Page 14: Scoreboard Mounting

    Figure 5: Eyebolt Plane Load plane of the eyebolt as shown in Figure 5. Note: Daktronics assumes no liability for damages resulting from incorrect setup or lifting methods. Eyebolts are intended for lifting only. Do not attempt to permanently support the display by the eyebolts.
  • Page 15: Clamping To Verticals

    Clamping to Verticals An inverted channel mounting installation uses C-channels; clip angles; -13" threaded rods; and " square nuts, hex nuts, lock washers, and optional spacers. Refer to Figure 6 and Drawing A-55101 in Appendix A. Mount the scoreboard as follows: Place the C-channel against the upper and lower rear flanges of the scoreboard.
  • Page 16: Welding To Horizontals

    Welding to Horizontals Figure 7 and Drawing A-83301 in Appendix A illustrate the mounting of the display to horizontal tubing. Steel clip angles are first bolted to the back of each scoreboard section. These clip angles are then welded on three sides to a horizontal tube, which itself has been welded to the support beams.
  • Page 17: Ad Panel Mounting

    Ad Panel Mounting The installation uses C-channels; clip angles; -13" threaded rods; and " square nuts, hex nuts, lock washers, and optional spacers similar to the clamping mounting method above. Refer to Figure 8 and Drawing A-52187 in Appendix A. Figure 8: Ad Panel Mounting with C-channel, Side View Mount the ad panel(s) as follows: Use the width of the beam to determine which hole combination to use for the bolts.
  • Page 18: Scoreboard Protective Devices

    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.
  • Page 19: Electrical Installation

    It is the responsibility of the electrical contractor to ensure that all electrical work meets or exceeds local and national codes. Daktronics engineering staff must approve all changes or the warranty will be void. Installation Overview The diagram shown in Figure 9 illustrates a typical wired setup between a multi-section outdoor scoreboard and controller.
  • Page 20: Power

    The diagram shown in Figure 10 illustrates a typical wireless setup between a multi-section outdoor scoreboard and controller. Daktronics part numbers are shown in parentheses. Figure 10: Wireless Installation Power Correct power installation is imperative for proper display operation. The subsections that follow give details of display power installation.
  • Page 21: Grounding

    Note that systems with radio control do not require external signal wiring. In the FB-2350 series, the power/signal termination is located between the T.OL. digits in the upper scoreboard section. All power and signal wiring terminates at the master driver enclosure (with the exception of models FB-2352 and FB-2354, discussed below).
  • Page 22 Figure 12: Driver Enclosure & Power Terminal Block Note: If a power receptacle is needed to operate the control console at the scoreboard for troubleshooting, Daktronics recommends that an installation electrician provides a 120 V outlet close to the disconnect box specifically for this purpose.
  • Page 23 Connect the power cables as follows:  neutral (white) wire to NEUT.  live wires to LINE 1 (black) and LINE 2 (red)  ground wire (green/yellow) to the grounding buss bar, E41 Reattach the metal enclosure cover and secure the access panel. Figure 13: FB-2352 &...
  • Page 24: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Note: Be sure to properly connect the shield (silver) wire to the SHIELD Figure 15: Signal Surge Arrestor Card terminal. For signal cable, Daktronics recommends, as a minimum, single-pair, shielded cable, 22 AWG (Daktronics part number W-1077). Two-pair shielded cable (part W-1234) is preferred. Electrical Installation...
  • Page 25: Fiber Optic

    Another common signal communication method is fiber optic cabling. A minimum cabling of multi-mode, 62.5/125 um, and 2-core fiber cable is recommended (Daktronics part number W- 1242). See Figure 16 for the location of the fiber connector on a 16-column driver. This method requires a signal converter between the All Sport console‟s scoreboard output and the fiber...
  • Page 27: Scoreboard Troubleshooting

    If a problem occurs that is not listed or that cannot be resolved using the solutions in the following table, contact Daktronics using the information provided in Section 5.14. Problem...
  • Page 28 Problem Possible Cause Solution/Items to Check Check that the green POWER and amber RADIO IN RANGE indicators on the radio receiver in the scoreboard light up when the control console is powered on (see Section 5.9). Keep the console between 20 to 1500 feet from the scoreboard.
  • Page 29: Component Access

    Problem Possible Cause Solution/Items to Check Verify the Mate-N-Lok connector on the back of the digit circuit board is secure (see Section 5.2). Bad connection Verify power/signal interconnect(s) between scoreboard sections Scoreboard works, but some properly connected LEDs do not light or they (see Section 4.5) blink Swap the digit/driver with one known...
  • Page 30: Component Locations

    Note: If the panel is not held in place when the screws are removed, it could drop and possibly damage LEDs or the digit harness. With a non-digit access panel, simply remove the top, side and bottom screws holding it in place.
  • Page 31: Replacing Digit Segments

    Replacing Digit Segments Some larger digits (24"/36") are constructed with individual circuit board segments. As with smaller digits, the digit segment circuit boards are mounted to the back of a digit panel (Figure 19). It may be possible to make repairs by removing just the defective segment.
  • Page 32: Led Drivers

    LED Drivers The LED drivers perform the task of switching digits on and off within the scoreboard. LED drivers are located inside of a driver enclosure. Refer to Figure 20 to view the location and components of a driver enclosure. Figure 20: Driver Enclosure Location &...
  • Page 33: Replacing A Driver

    When troubleshooting driver problems, three LEDs labeled DS1, DS2, and DS3 in Figure 21, provide the following diagnostic information: Color Function Operation Summary Green Power Steady on DS1 will be on and steady to indicate the driver has power. Signal RX Steady on DS2 will be on or blinking when the or blinking...
  • Page 34: Setting The Driver Address

    Ensure the driver is set to the correct address (refer to Setting the Driver Address). Close and secure the digit panel, then power up and test the scoreboard to see if changing the driver has resolved the problem. Setting the Driver Address Since the same LED drivers can be used for many scoreboard models, each driver must be set to receive the correct signal input, or address, for the model being used.
  • Page 35: Radio Interference

    For more information, refer to the Gen V Radio Installation Manual ED-13831, available online at www.daktronics.com/manuals. To locate the radio receiver, look for the antenna on the front of the scoreboard between the T.O.L.
  • Page 36: 5.10 Trumpet Horns

    For scoreboards that include clocks and have trumpet horns installed, refer to the Trumpet Horn Installation Manual ED-10006, available online at www.daktronics.com/manuals. 5.11 Segmentation and Digit Designation In each digit, certain LEDs always go on and off together. These groupings of LEDs are called segments.
  • Page 37: 5.12 Schematics

    C-859571 FB-2354 FB-2355 A-180637 (120 V AC) A-324504 (240 V AC) FB-2357 FB-2356 FB-2358 5.13 Replacement Parts Refer to the following table for common Daktronics scoreboard replacement parts: Description Location Daktronics Part # J-Box, " phone, Indoor Signal 0A-1009-0038 J-Box, "...
  • Page 38: 5.14 Daktronics Exchange And Repair & Return Programs

    The Daktronics Exchange Program is a quick, economical service for replacing key components in need of repair. If a component fails, Daktronics sends a replacement part to the customer who, in turn, returns the failed component to Daktronics. This not only saves money but also decreases equipment downtime.
  • Page 39: Repair & Return Program

    In most circumstances, the replacement part will be invoiced at the time it is shipped. If the failed part or replacement part is not returned to Daktronics within 3 weeks of the ship date, Daktronics will assume that the customer is purchasing the replacement part and will send an invoice for the value of the new sale part.
  • Page 40: Daktronics Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    Fax: 605-697-4444 Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability The Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability is located in Appendix B. The Warranty is independent of Extended Service agreements and is the authority in matters of service, repair, and display operation.
  • Page 41: Team Name Message Center Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Section 6: Team Name Message Center Troubleshooting & Maintenance IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Always disconnect scoreboard power before doing any repair/maintenance work on the message centers. 2. Permit only qualified service personnel to access internal display electronics. Disconnect power when not using the scoreboard. Team Name Message Center System Overview Team name message centers (TNMCs) use amber or red LEDs to display team names (home and guest) in place of vinyl captions (Figure 27).
  • Page 42: Tnmc Troubleshooting Table

    If a problem occurs that is not listed or that cannot be resolved using the solutions in the following table, contact Daktronics using the information provided in Section 5.14. Symptom/Condition Possible Remedy Check/replace the ribbon cables on the module.
  • Page 43: Power & Signal Summary

    Power & Signal Summary Refer to Drawings B-188553 or B-190140 in Appendix A to view detailed schematics about power and signal routing for red and amber TNMC cabinets, respectively. Signal routing for the TNMC can be summarized as follows: ® Data from the All Sport controller travels via cable harness into the scoreboard.
  • Page 44: Front Access

    Front Access Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the module face panel to the TNMC cabinet (Figure 29). Carefully remove the module from the face of the message center. Note: Do not hang the module by its power/signal cable! Figure 29: TNMC Module, Front View Rear Access...
  • Page 45: Tnmc Drivers

    TNMC Drivers The TNMC driver receives signal from the control console via a signal surge arrestor card and sends data to the modules. Refer to Section 6.4 for more information on signal routing. Figure 31 illustrates a TNMC control assembly with a 4-column MASC driver.
  • Page 46: Modules

    Each module assembly is made up of a module face plate, 16 LED segments, and a driver. Individual components 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.
  • Page 47: Power Supplies

    Power Supplies Power supply configurations will vary depending on the number and/or color of modules. Replacing a Power Supply To remove a power supply from the display: Access the internal components using the appropriate Front/Rear Access method described in Section 6.5. Disconnect all the wires connected to the power supply.
  • Page 48 0A-1192-2673 Amber 8x8-2.5" LED Module Assembly 0A-1192-2674 Final Assembly; 8X48-2.5" (64 mm) Red TNMC 0A-1192-2871 Final Assembly; 8X48-2.5" (64 mm) Amber TNMC 0A-1192-2872 See Section 5.14 for information on Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return program. TNMC Troubleshooting & Maintenance...
  • Page 49: Additional Scoreboard Options

    Manual (ED-10006), available online at www.daktronics.com/manuals. Radio Control Radio control is an option for all Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards. The system provides scoreboard control via a 2.4 GHz, extra-high frequency FM signal. The radio transmitter and receiver are not standard. This setup requires a control console equipped with radio output as well as a radio receiver plugged into the power terminal block in the driver/power enclosure and mounted internally to the front panel of the scoreboard.
  • Page 50 To install a changeable panel: Insert the screws on the caption changing pole (Daktronics part # 0F-1091-0099) into the keyholes on the panel. Lift the panel all the way up into the upper retainer and then insert the bottom of the panel into the lower retainer (Figure 33).
  • Page 51: Appendix A: Reference Drawings

    Appendix A: Reference Drawings Segmentation, 7 Segment Bar Digit ................Drawing A-38532 Ad Panel Mounting ....................... Drawing A-52187 Scoreboard Mounting ....................Drawing A-55101 Steel Clip Angle Mounting .................... Drawing A-83301 Address Table, 1 Through 128 .................. Drawing A-115078 Address Table, 129 Through 255 ................Drawing A-115079 Schematic, Multipurpose LED DRVR ................
  • Page 60 DAKTRONICS, INC. DRAWING ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. DO NOT REPRODUCE BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED CORRECTED S1 PINOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF DAKTRONICS, INC. DATE: COPYRIGHT 2013 DAKTRONICS, INC. 01 FEB 13 OUTDOOR LED SCOREBOARDS UPDATE DRIVER J-27 FOR CORRECT PIN OUT...
  • Page 75 Appendix B: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability...
  • Page 77 Equipment from operating for its intended use. With respect to LEDs, “Defects” are defined as LED pixels that cease to emit light. The limited warranty provided by Daktronics does not impose any duty or liability upon Daktronics for partial LED pixel degradation.
  • Page 78 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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