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- Page 1 65 SERIES DIGITAL BILLBOARD INSTALLATION MANUAL P2210 DD4294926 Rev 01 14 February 2020 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�������������������������������������������25 Display Identification .........1 DB-65 Series Improvements ......1 Terms Used in this Manual ......3 Required Tools ..........4 Daktronics Digital Billboard Overview ..4 Installation Preparation ����������������������5 Installation Planning ........5 Support Ledger ..........5... - 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�25). Note: This applies to initial installation only. Manufacturer does not warranty relocation of displays. - Page 6 Component Improvement Image of Change • Moved to display’s interior • Located in the second or third bay from the right in the SmartLink second row from the bottom • Moved one bay to provide better rear service access Power •...
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Page 7: Terms Used In This Manual
There is typically one PLR per display section. Power Supply: A device that converts AC line voltage from the panel board to low DC voltage for driver boards. In the 65 series, one power supply powers 10 modules, one controller, or a ProLink Router (PLR). -
Page 8: 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: Daktronics-Provided • Black cable ties Tools •... -
Page 9: 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 10: Display Installation
Contact the Project Manager immediately if missing installation parts. 4� Verify that the lift-eyes are installed and the lift-eye bolts and set bolts are in place. Refer to Figure 3. Lift eye spacing is set at Daktronics and should not be moved without the Project Manager’s permission. - Page 11 7� Tie tag lines to the provided tag line tie off on the bottom corners of the display. Refer to Figure 3. 8� Unbolt the display from the trailer by removing the shipping braces. Note: For displays that require a section splice, complete the steps in Section 4: Section Splicing (p�9) before continuing the installation process.
- Page 12 18� Use an impact wrench and the torque stick to tighten rocker clamp hardware to 75 ft-lbs. Note: If the backer channel for the rocker clamp or the optional offset extrusion aligns with an opening in the display perimeter, shift the entire display left or right until the U-channel is at least 1″...
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Page 13: 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 7. 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 14 10� Ensure the display sections align from front to back. 11� Starting at one end of the display, place the flat splice plates over the bolts and place a nut and washer on each bolt. Refer to Figure 13. Note: Evenly distribute the splice plates along the back of the display.
- Page 15 18� Complete the steps in Section 3: Display Installation (p�6) to install the billboard. 19� Connect the signal splice cables from the display top Power and Signal Cables section Signal A on the bottom Will Be Coiled section to Signal A on the top Here Before section and Signal B on the Splicing...
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Page 16: 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 right). -
Page 17: Webcam Mounting
Webcam Mounting 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�23). Mount the Webcam to the Arm 1�... -
Page 18: Standard 10-20 Foot Adjustable-Length Webcam Arm Installation
Standard 10-20 Foot Adjustable-Length Webcam Arm Installation A 10-15-foot adjustable webcam arm is used on displays less than or equal to 15 modules high and less than or equal to 48 modules wide. A 20-foot adjustable webcam arm is used on displays less than or equal to 17 modules high and less than or equal to 50 modules wide. -
Page 19: 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 20: Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation This section provides general guidelines for connecting power to a 65 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 21: Display Grounding
All components of a display system—including but not limited to displays, control equipment, and connected peripheral equipment—must be electrically grounded. 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. •... -
Page 22: Spare Parts Rack Location
Support Spare Parts Rack Location Ledger Find spare parts and specialized Display Back tools behind the door in the Ventilation Exhaust bottom-left bays of the display. Included in the spare parts rack are: Doors Term Panel • Modules Power Entrance •... -
Page 23: Control System Overview
Control System Overview DB-65 series control components are enclosed in the display. Fully Embedded Control System DB-65 series billboards have two major components. The ISP enclosure, located behind the third door from the right; and the SmartLink mounted inside the first or second door from the right. -
Page 24: Open The Isp Box
Open 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. Screw Locations 2� Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the screws holding the ISP door on and lift the door off. -
Page 25: First-Time Power
The power light runs steadily and the VIP run indicator flashes. 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 Figure 38: ICCID/MEID Number check, activate the SmartLink... -
Page 26: 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 27: 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. Click the document or drawing numbers to open electronic copies. DD3151286 Daktronics Digital Billboard Horizontal Signal Splice .......... - Page 28 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 29: 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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