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1000 Series Digital Billboard with V-Net Installation Manual ED-17025 Rev 02 – 10 August, 2017...
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Section 1: Introduction This manual guides project managers and Authorized Service Contractors (ASC) in the installation of 2007 series digital billboard displays, and display components. Using the Manual Important Safeguards: • Read and understand installation instructions before beginning the installation process. •...
Appendix B: Supplementary Manuals. The Glossary defines terms used in this manual. Appendix A contains drawings that are not project-specific and Appendix B contains manuals that contain useful information. Figure 1 illustrates a Daktronics drawing label. The drawing number is located in the lower right-corner of a drawing. This manual refers to drawings by listing the last set of digits and the letter preceding them.
Review Section 5 and the System Riser in Appendix A with the electrician. Review installation plans with the installer. Required Tools The following bullets list the minimum tool requirements Daktronics recommends having on-site for each installation. • 6', 8', or 10' ladders (step or A-frame) •...
• Webcam • Photo sensor • Top and bottom borders • Spare parts box • Hardware for section splice (if applicable) • Hardware for attaching the display to the structure. Remove bracing between display sections. Display Installation Remove the top bracing between the sections. Locate and open the crates with the borders inside.
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Step 20. If a splice is required, leave the end shipping braces bolted to the truck to stabilize the lower section. A section splice should be performed by Daktronics technicians or ASCs. 11. Remove every other module along the bottom edge of the top section where the bolt holes are located.
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22. Remove one L-bracket from the back of each end of the display. Screw in an eye bolt and attach tag lines to the eye bolts. 23. Lift the display off the truck. 24. Beginning at the end of the display that will be closest to the road, fasten the border to the display.
Note: Refer to the project-specific component layout drawing in the installation packet for thermostat location. Ensure cold air is coming out of the ducts. Turn the thermostat to 80º to shut the compressor off. If a failure occurs at any point, contact Daktronics by calling 1-877-DAK-HELP. Air Conditioning Installation...
Section 4: Remote Enclosure This section outlines the wiring and initial setup for the remote enclosure. Refer to Drawing C- 314820 in Appendix A for a wiring illustration. Remote Enclosure Installation Lift the remote enclosure until in rests against the column near the installation location. Weld the supports on the remote enclosure to the column.
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Tighten all monitor and DVI cables before powering up. If not tightened properly, a blank screen appears and the monitor will not recognize the signal. Turn on the V-Link video processor before the computer or the monitor. If not, it will affect the DVI signal from the V-Net computer to the V-Link 1500 processor.
Section 5: Electrical Installation Review this section, the system riser in Appendix A and ED-15904 in Appendix B with the electrician before starting electrical installation. Only certified personnel should perform the steps in Section 2.1. Electrical Connection to Display Attach the distribution panel and meter box near the bottom of the support column. Attach the junction box provided by the customer near the top of the column.
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Attach the fiber-optic cable into the patch panel. Color match fiber-optic cable with the plug. Refer to Figure 6. After connecting the fiber patch panel, replace the module. Connect the webcam Cat-5 cable to the RJ45 jack of the display back. Figure 6: Fiber Patch Panel Electrical Installation...
Section 6: Webcam, Spare Parts Box, and Photocell Installation Webcam Installation Before Starting Before starting the installation process, ensure the following parts were shipped: • Webcam • Webcam arm assembly • Ethernet cable Location Mount the webcam arm: • on the bottom of the display. •...
Call Daktronics Network Operations Center (NOC) at 1-877-325-4357 and have a technician verify he or she can detect the video server. If the video server is not detected, ensure the Ethernet connection is securely attached to the camera and the assembly.
Section 7: First-time Power Up First-time Power Up For additional first-time power up information refer to ED-17509 in Appendix B. Install the iBoot and router according to the system riser diagram in Appendix A. Refer to ED-17024 in Appendix B for additional iBoot information. Turn on the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
Click Start Test. When finished, click Stop Test. Calibration Daktronics displays are calibrated in house and should not need on-site calibration. Follow these instructions if field calibration is necessary. Click the Calibration tab. Compare the module to the colors located in the upper-left corner of the display. If one or more colors do not look right, adjust it by sliding the appropriate color bar until the module match rest.
(PFAS). Daktronics requires the use of a harness with the appropriate double-leg lanyard. Daktronics policy mandates 100 percent tie off. This means that at all times PFAS is required, the worker must be attached via the lanyard to an OHSA approved anchorage. Fall protection training is required for employees and is available through Daktronics.
• Do not exceed manufacturer’s boom and basket weight requirements. Employee Training Requirements The following is a list of Daktronics required or recommended classes for employees. ASCs should have all relevant training required by their company. Advanced Fall Protection Advanced fall protection is provided at Daktronics, and is mandatory for all employees who might be exposed to fall hazards, particularly those who will wear a PFAS.
OSHA 10 Hour for Construction Daktronics installation personnel may face a variety of conditions on a given job site. It is mandatory that each employee involved in installation and other field work participate in an OSHA 10 Hour for Construction course.
Glossary Data Distributor: device that routes signal to the display. Display data from the controller passes through the data distributor before routing the modules within the display. The data distributor may not mount directly inside the display as a single card or may be housed in a separate enclosure with other parts.
Packet for project-specific drawings. Any project specific drawings take precedence over the drawings listed in Appendix A. The Daktronics drawing number is located in the bottom right corner of the drawings. Refer to Section 1.1 for information regarding how to read the drawing number.
Appendix B: Supplementary Manuals The Daktronics manual number is located on the front of the manual, or in the lower left corner of the sheets. Quick Guide: Clip Mounting Detail ..................ED-15904 Quick Guide: Billboard Air Conditioner Installation ............ED-16453 Setup Manual: Billboard Electrical ..................
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