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- Page 1 6000 SERIES DIGITAL BILLBOARD INSTALLATION MANUAL P1835 DD3289669 Rev 09 23 May 2019 201 Daktronics Drive Brookings, SD 57006-5128 www.daktronics.com/support 800.325.8766...
- Page 2 Daktronics trademarks are property of Daktronics, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Limitation of Liability ........1 Important Contact Information ....1 Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability�������������������������������������������27 Display Identification .........1 6000 Series Improvements ......1 Terms Used in this Manual ......4 Required Tools ..........5 Daktronics Digital Billboard Overview ..5 Installation Preparation ����������������������6 Installation Planning ........6 Support Ledger ..........6... - Page 4 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 5: Introduction
Provide proper electrical service • Ground the display properly For the full Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability, refer to Section B: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability (p�27). Note: This applies to initial installation only. Manufacturer does not warranty relocation of displays. - Page 6 Component Improvement Image of Change • Intake and exhaust hoods Ventilation replace intake and exhaust vents Internet and • Located three bays in from Webcam the left Connections • Hinged doors allow Display Doors easy access to internal components Control •...
- Page 7 Component Improvement Image of Change • Located inside the third ISP Box door from left • Located inside the third Term Panel door from the right • Spare parts are located inside the far-left bottom door • Module, module tool, Spare Parts power supply, and splice tool are included.
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Page 8: Terms Used In This Manual
Component Improvement Image of Change • Low-profile power supplies • One 65 W power supply now powers two modules. Power Supply • Power supplies are mounted to the uprights inside the display Optional • Internal location for Control customer-provided player System - •... -
Page 9: Required Tools
Required Tools The following table lists the minimum tool requirements Daktronics recommends having on site for each installation. Daktronics provides some specialized tools but it is the installer’s responsibility to provide the majority of tools: • Black cable ties Daktronics-Provided Tools •... -
Page 10: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation Installation Planning Prior to the display arriving on site, review installation plans with the electrician, Internet Service Provider, and members of the installation crew. Support Ledger Ensure that the ledger brackets are mounted to the upright I-beam. All ledger brackets must be installed prior to lifting the display to the head. -
Page 11: Display Installation
Figure 3: Display Lifting to the lift eyes. Note: Ensure the angle between the top of the display and the lifting strap is greater than 55°. Refer to Figure 3. The table shows Daktronics recommended strap lengths for common display sizes. Display Dimensions... - Page 12 9� Locate the center-line label on the back of the display. 10� From the center of the display, measure and align the mounts so they match the structure upright spacing. If a section splice is required, measure the spacing before splicing the display because the splice plates should not be loosened or moved after the display is spliced.
- Page 13 23� Locate the top border cover caps that are fixed to the border cover for shipping. Required screws are taped to the cover. 24� Use supplied Tek screws to install the border caps over the lift eye locations. Display Installation...
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Page 14: Section Splicing
Section Splicing Display Section Numbering For displays with multiple sections, each section is numbered for easy installation. For a two-section display, the bottom section is BX and the top section is TX. Refer to Figure 6. For four-section displays, when looking from the front, the lower- left display section is BL and the section to the right is BR;... - Page 15 8� Repeat Steps 5 - 7 approximately every foot along the back of the display. 9� Verify the LEDs in the LED Alignment display top section Verify LEDs align in all directions between splices. and the display If the LEDs are more than 1/4 bottom section align of an LED out of alignment, adjust until properly aligned.
- Page 16 19� Complete the steps in Section 3: Display Installation (p�7) to install the billboard. 20� Connect the signal splice cables from the display top section Signal A on the bottom section to Signal A on the top section and Signal B on the Power and signal bottom section to Signal B cables are coiled...
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Page 17: Multi-Direction Light Sensor
If you have any questions about the MDLS mounting, contact the Project Manager or Daktronics help desk. 11� Connect the MDLS cable to the Light Sensor connection in the Internet and webcam connections location (third bay from the left). -
Page 18: Webcam Mounting
Webcam Mounting This section provides instructions on mounting the webcam arm to a Daktronics digital billboard display. The display ships with a fixed length webcam arm unless the optional retractable webcam arm is requested. For additional mounting or assembly details, refer to the arm-specific drawings located in Section A: Reference Drawings (p�25). -
Page 19: Standard 10-20 Foot Adjustable-Length Webcam Arm Installation
Standard 10-20 Foot Adjustable-Length Webcam Arm Installation Daktronics ships all displays with a webcam that are greater than 12’ tall and less than 17’ tall with a 10’-15’ adjustable-length arm. The arm is adjustable to either 10’ or 15’. The reason for the adjustable length is that, for every foot of display height, the webcam must be an equal number of feet from the display face to be able to view all of the modules on the display face. -
Page 20: Optional Retracting The Webcam Arm
17� After hanging the display, connecting display power, and starting the display, call Daktronics NOC and have a technician verify they can detect the video server. If the video server is not detected, ensure the power and signal cables are securely attached to the camera and display. -
Page 21: Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation This section provides general guidelines for connecting power to a 6000 series Daktronics digital billboard. For display-specific power requirements, refer to the riser diagram or contact the Project Manager. Note: Provide the site-required power to the display as listed on the system riser drawing. -
Page 22: Display Grounding
Only qualified individuals may perform electrical work, including verification of ground resistance. Daktronics is not responsible for improper grounding or damage incurred as a result of improper grounding. Grounding methods must meet the provisions of all applicable local and national codes. -
Page 23: Spare Parts Rack Location
Spare Parts Rack Location Find spare parts and specialized tools behind the door in the bottom-left bays of the display. Doors Spare Parts Location Installation Tools Location Figure 31: Spare Parts Box in Display Included in the spare parts rack are: •... -
Page 24: Control System Overview
Control System Overview The control components are enclosed in the display. Fully Embedded Control System Daktronics 6000 series digital billboards have three major Figure 33: SmartLink components. The ISP enclosure is located behind the third door from the left. Find the DMP-8065 behind the fourth door from the left. -
Page 25: Opening The Isp Box
Opening the ISP Box To access ISP box components, complete the following steps: 1� Access the ISP box by opening the rear access door with the control equipment label. 2� Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the two 3/4 turn latches counter-clockwise, see Figure 36. 3�... -
Page 26: First-Time Power
The power light runs steadily, the DMP and VIP run indicators flash. 9� Connect a laptop to the red crossover cable in the ISP enclosure. 10� Call Daktronics help desk at 1-877-DAK-HELP to verify connectivity to the display, perform a diagnostics check, activate the SmartLink , and perform several display setting checks. -
Page 27: Test The Light Sensor (Mdls)
Diagnostics Checks After the display is connected to the Internet and running, Daktronics NOC monitors the display and perform some checks to determine if there are any: •... - Page 28 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 29: A Reference Drawings
Reference Drawings Appendix A contains drawings and quick guides that are generic to Daktronics digital billboards. Project-specific drawings and documents take precedence over the document in this section. DD3151286 Daktronics Digital Billboard Horizontal Signal Splice .......... DWG-1142216 Billboard Fixed 10-15’ Webcam Arm; 4-Point Mount ........ - Page 30 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 31: Of Liability
Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability here Click to view Warranty and Limitation of Liability (SL-02374) information. Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability...
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