Summary of Contents for Daktronics Galaxy AF-3400 Series
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® Galaxy 64mm Outdoor - Mono Series AF-3400 Display Manual ED16004 Rev 0 13 January 2006 331 32nd Ave PO Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006 Tel 605-697-4034 or 877-605-1113 Fax 605-697-4444 www.daktronics.com e-mail: helpdesk@daktronics.com...
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– graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems – without written permission of the publisher. ® Galaxy is a registered trademark of Daktronics, Inc. All others are trademarks of their respective companies.
• Appendix B includes information about the optional temperature sensor. Daktronics identifies manuals by an ED number located on the cover page of each manual. For example, Daktronics refers to this manual as ED16004. Daktronics, commonly uses a number of drawing types, along with the information that each provides.
Figure 1 illustrates Daktronics drawing label. The lower-right corner of the drawing contains the drawing number. The manual identifies the drawings by listing the last set of digits and the letter preceding them. In the example below, the manual refers to the drawing as Drawing B-206146.
The common thread to most client requests is a means of programming and controlling a group of displays from a central control point. Daktronics responded by developing a powerful system of interconnecting and controlling displays. Great care has been taken to design products that will satisfy a wide variety of installations.
Power Specs AF-3400, **x**-64-R-P-*-Domestic..Drawing A-192937 Shop Drawings ............Refer to Appendix A ® Daktronics 64 mm, AF-3400 Galaxy displays are designed and manufactured for performance, reliability, easy maintenance, and long life. The pixels have a 64mm center-to-center spacing and LEDs (light emitting diodes). Each display section has minimum 18-inch character height.
Driver: Circuit board responsible for switching the intensity levels of the LEDs. One driver mounts on the back of each 4x8 board of an 8x8 module. ® Galaxy : Daktronics trademarked name for LED monochrome or tri-colored matrix signs. LED (light emitting diode): Low energy, high intensity lighting units. Introduction...
Daktronics Nomenclature To fully understand some Daktronics drawings, such as schematics, it is necessary to know how those drawings label various components. This information is also useful when trying to communicate maintenance or troubleshooting efforts.
• “P_ _” represents a power or signal plug for the opposite jack. Finally, drawings commonly have Daktronics part numbers. You can use those part numbers when requesting replacement parts from Daktronics Customer Service. Take note of the following part number formats: •...
Most circuit boards and components within this display carry a label that lists the part number of the unit. If the Replacement Parts List in Section 4.13 does not list a circuit board or assembly, use the label to order a replacement.
Section 2: Mechanical Installation Note: Daktronics does not guarantee the warranty in situations where the display is not constantly in a stable environment. Daktronics engineering staff must approve any changes that may affect the weather-tightness of the display. If any modifications are made, detailed drawings of the changes must be submitted to Daktronics for evaluation and approval, or the warranty may be void.
Ventilation Requirements Reference Drawings: Shop Drawings ............Refer to Appendix A Fans mounted in the backsheets toward the top of the display allow for ventilation. Maintain a minimum distance of 3" (7.62 cm) behind the display to maintain proper airflow. Refer to the appropriate Shop Drawing for additional information. If the display cabinet is shrouded or completely enclosed, allowances must be made to compensate for the percentage of material covering the openings in the structure.
The customer must have a qualified structural engineer review the number of attachment points needed and the wall structure to ensure both meet all national and local codes. Daktronics recommends using all clip angles as attachment points. Carefully uncrate the display. Look over all sides of the display for possible damage during shipping.
The Daktronics engineering staff must approve any changes made to the display. Before altering the display, submit detailed drawings for the proposed modifications to the Daktronics engineering staff for evaluation and approval, or the warranty will render null and void.
screw counterclockwise to loosen the connectors grip on the wire. To insert a wire, push the bare wire into the connector and turn the above screw clockwise to lock the wire into place. 4. Phone Jacks (RJ11/RJ45 Connectors): RJ connectors, as shown in Figure 11, are similar to the telephone connectors found in homes.
Conduit Reference Drawings: Shop Drawings............Refer to Appendix A Daktronics does not include the conduit. Refer to the Shop Drawing for approximate locations of power and signal conduit. You must use separate conduit to route: • Power •...
8. The quick connect cable from the enclosure to the display can be routed through conduit or the display pole. 9. Note: Daktronics engineers strongly recommends that the quick connect cable be secured to protect it from weather of vandalism.
Displays must be grounded according to the provisions outlined in Article 250 of the ® National Electrical Code . Daktronics requires a resistance to ground of 10 ohms or less. Verification of ground resistance can be performed by the electrical contractor who is performing the electrical installation. Daktronics Sales and Service personnel can also perform this service.
Article 250 of the National Electric Code may be used. Daktronics requires that the resistance to ground be 10 ohms or less. If the resistance to ground is higher than 10 ohms, it will be necessary to install additional grounding electrodes to reduce the resistance.
Figure 16: Power Termination Box 5. Make the following connections as shown in Figure 16 for a three phase display: 120/208 (Four wires plus Ground) Phase A TB41 Phase B Phase C Neutral Ground 6. Power needs to be connected to all display faces. Main Disconnect The National Electrical Code requires the use of a lockable power disconnect near the display.
Signal Termination from Computer to Display The 64mm, AF-3400 Mono display is designed for quicker signal and power connection to the display and between displays. • Signal will terminate to a watertight enclosure, which connects to the primary display using a quick connect cable. •...
Display-to-Display RS422 Interconnection Figure 17: RS422 Interconnection Optional Temperature Sensor Installation If you are using an optional temperature sensor with your display, see Appendix B for mounting and signal connections. First Time Operation When first operated, the display will run through an initialization in which it will display the following: 1.
2. Only qualified service personnel may access internal display electronics. 3. The Daktronics engineering staff must approve ANY changes made to the display. Before altering the display, you must submit detailed drawings for the proposed modifications to the Daktronics engineering staff for evaluation and approval, or the warranty will be void.
3. From the quick connect input board, the signal is transferred to the display’s controller via a 20-conductor ribbon cable. 4. From the controller, the signal then travels over 20-conductor ribbon cables from the controller (J11 through J18 provides signal out) to J2 on the driver of the first row of modules in the display.
Display Access Display access for all 64mm displays is from the front. To open the display: 1. Locate the four screws that hold the module in place. Two are on top of the module and two are on bottom of the module.
Line Filter You can replace the filter by labeling and removing all connecting wires, and then releasing the attachment hardware. Figure 20: Power Term Panels Modules and Drivers An 8x8 module consists of louvers and two 4x8 LED display boards, each with a driver mounted to the display board.
The driver is a circuit board responsible for switching the intensity levels of the LEDs. One mounts on the back of each module. To remove a driver board: Open the display as described in Section 4.4. Disconnect all power and signal connections from the driver board. Remove the one #6 nut holding the board in place.
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2. Disconnect power. 3. Remove all power and signal connections from the board. “Locked” connectors are released by pushing apart the latches, and then carefully pulling them from the jack. When replacing the board, it is helpful to have the cables labeled as to which was removed from which connector. 4.
Yellow COM1 RxD Flashes when receiving serial information. Yellow Light Flashes when receiving signal from light sensor Yellow Com 2 RX2 Normal state is ON. When connected to receive RTD input, the LED will be OFF. The LED flashes when receiving signal from RTD input device.
Each time you open the display, take a minute to inspect the fans: • Check the fan blades for dirt and debris. If the fan blades have a large accumulation of dirt and debris, change the filters more often. Keep the fan blades clean to maintain fan efficiency and ensure proper cooling.
Weather-Stripping To ensure the display is weather resistant, Daktronics provides weather-stripping around the entire display and around each module. The weather-stripping must be properly installed at all times or water may leak into the display, damaging the components. 4.10 Troubleshooting This sub-section contains some symptoms that may occur in the displays.
The following table contains some of the items in this display that may need to be replaced over time. Many of the parts within the display also list their part numbers on labels affixed to them. To prevent theft, Daktronics recommends purchasing a lockable cabinet to store manuals and replacement/spare parts. Part Description...
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This bill, which represents the exchange price, is due when you receive it. Daktronics expects immediate return of an exchange part if it does not solve the problem. The company also reserves the right to refuse equipment that has been damaged due to acts of nature or causes other than normal wear and tear.
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Return Materials Authorization: To return parts for service, contact your local representative prior to shipment to acquire a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. If you do not have a local representative, call the Daktronics Help Desk for the RMA. This expedites repair of your component when it arrives at Daktronics.
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Appendix A: Reference Drawings Refer to Section 1.1 for information on reading drawing numbers. This appendix lists the following drawings in numerical order by size (A, B, etc.) Schematic; Power Supply Configurations ........Drawing A-191636 Panel Board Layout, AF-3400-64mm..........Drawing A-192369 Power Specs, AF-3400-**x**-64-A-P-*-Domestic......
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Appendix B: Optional Temperature Sensor Appendix B: Optional Temperature Sensor...
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If replacement or additional parts Figure 1: Temperature Sensor are needed, refer to the following chart for part numbers. Parts List Part description Daktronics part number Temperature sensor housing 0A-1151-0005 Temperature sensor 0P-1247-0008 4-pin Mal Conxall cable...
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Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting p. 2 of 6 Figure 2: Located on the Display Figure 3: Located on Structure Figure 4: Located on the North Eave When exposed to outdoor conditions, it is necessary to route cable through conduit. In cases such as this, the quick-connect cable must be extended or replaced with four-conductor, 22- AWG, shielded cable.
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Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting p. 3 of 6 Using the quick-connect cable and less than the 25-foot cable 1. Open the temperature sensor housing by removing the four nuts from the bottom and then removing the five bottom disks. Refer to Drawing A-198371 for details on sensor housing disassembly.
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4 of 6 Using more than 25-feet of cable To meet customer needs, Daktronics has designed extension cables that allow extra length from the sensor to the display without separate rewiring. These cables contain the correct circular ends to be used with the quick-connect cable and quick-connect input. Refer to the parts list in Section 1.1 for the cable options available.
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Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting p. 5 of 6 CAN Temperature Field Primary - Sensor (TB1) Cabling Controller Board CAN US (A31-TB4) Pin 1 (+5V CAN) Pin 1 (+5V CAN) Pin 2 (CAN H) Green Pin 3 (CAN H) Pin 3 (CAN L) White Pin 4 (CAN L) Pin 4 (GND CAN)
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Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting p. 6 of 6 Sensor Board Replacement If a problem occurs with the temperature sensor board or the wiring to the sensor, the board can be accessed in the following method: 1. Open the temperature sensor housing by removing the four nuts from the bottom, and removing the five bottom disks.