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PROLINK ROUTER 605X/615X
(PLR605X & PLR615X)
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P1525 & P1706
DD1735784
Rev 13
17 November 2021
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766

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  • Page 1 PROLINK ROUTER 605X/615X (PLR605X & PLR615X) INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL P1525 & P1706 DD1735784 Rev 13 17 November 2021 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty & Limitation of Liability....40 PLR6050 ............2 Glossary ...........41 PLR6051 ............5 PLR6052 ............7 A Technical Specifications ....43 PLR6053 .............10 Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability ..........45 PLR6054 .............13 PLR615X .............16 Mechanical & Electrical Installation .........19 PLR605X Mounting ........19 PLR605X Signal Distribution .....19 PLR615X Mounting ........20...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual is intended to help Daktronics customers operate the ProLink Router (PLR) 605X and 615X. Use this document only under the guidance of Daktronics personnel. Product Information The PLR605X is a component mounted on a plate inside the display. It receives a ProLink6 signal from the display control system and converts it to a ProLink5 or ProLink8 signal that is sent out to a node.

  • Page 6: Plr6050

    PLR6050 The following tables list the functions of the PLR6050 jacks and indicators. Refer to Figure 3. DS10 DS11 DS12 DS14 DS13 DS15 DS16 DS17 DS18 DS19 Figure 3: PLR6050 Jacks & Indicators Jack Function Jack Function Power jack ISAC jack (not used) ProLink5 (SATA) Port A Program jack ProLink5 (SATA) Port B...
  • Page 7 Indicator Description DS1-3 7-Segment display VIN power indicator 3.3V power indicator 2.5V power indicator ProLink5 Port A transmit indicator • On – port is not configured • Off – port is configured but not transmitting diagnostics • Toggling – port is transmitting diagnostics* ProLink5 Port A receive indicator •...
  • Page 8 Indicator Description ProLink6 fiber Port B receive Indicator 1 • On – port is not receiving valid signal DS16 • Off – port is receiving valid signal but not receiving diagnostics*** • Toggling – port is receiving diagnostics requests* ProLink6 RJ45 Port B receive Indicator 0 •...

  • Page 9: Plr6051

    PLR6051 The following tables list the functions of the PLR6051 jacks and indicators. Refer to Figure 4. DS10 DS13 DS15 DS16 DS14 DS19 DS20 Figure 4: PLR6051 Jacks & Indicators Jack Function Jack Function Power jack Program jack ProLink5 (SATA) Port A ProLink6 (fiber) Port A ProLink5 (SATA) Port B ProLink6 (fiber) Port B...
  • Page 10 Indicator Description DS1-3 7-Segment display VIN power indicator 3.3V power indicator 2.5V power indicator ProLink5 Port A transmit indicator • On – port is not configured • Off – port is configured but not transmitting diagnostics • Toggling – port is transmitting diagnostics* ProLink5 Port A receive indicator •...

  • Page 11: Plr6052

    ** This may be an acceptable state if any other ProLink6 receive Indicator 0 on the PLR is toggling. *** This may be an acceptable state if any other ProLink6 receive Indicator 1 on the PLR is toggling. PLR6052 The tables on pages 8-9 list the functions of the PLR6052 jacks and indicators. Refer to Figure 5.
  • Page 12 Jack Function Jack Function Power jack Program jack ProLink5 (SATA) Port A ProLink6 (fiber) Port A ProLink5 (SATA) Port B ProLink6 (fiber) Port B CAN jack Fan on/off jack Indicator Description DS1-3 7-Segment display VIN power indicator 3.3V power indicator 2.5V power indicator ProLink5 Port A transmit indicator •...
  • Page 13 Indicator Description ProLink6 fiber Port B receive Indicator 1 • On – port is not receiving valid signal DS16 • Off – port is receiving valid signal but not receiving diagnostics*** • Toggling – port is receiving diagnostics requests* CAN jack transmitter indicator toggles when a packet is transmitted •...

  • Page 14: Plr6053

    PLR6053 The following tables list the functions of the PLR6053 jacks and indicators. Refer to Figure 6. DS11 DS12 DS13 DS14 DS15 DS16 DS21 DS19 DS17 DS22 DS18 DS20 Figure 6: PLR6053 Jacks & Indicators Jack Function Jack Function ProLink5 or ProLink8 (RJ45) Port A ProLink6 (fiber) Port A ProLink5 or ProLink8 (RJ45) Port B ProLink6 (fiber) Port B...
  • Page 15 Indicator Description DS1-3 7-Segment display VIN power indicator 3.3V power indicator 2.5V power indicator ProLink5 Port A transmit indicator • On – port is not configured DS11 • Off – port is configured but not transmitting diagnostics • Toggling – port is transmitting diagnostics* ProLink5 Port A receive indicator •...
  • Page 16 Indicator Description CAN jack transmitter indicator toggles when a packet is transmitted • Toggling 10 times per second with DS21 toggling at the same rate – normal operation • Toggling slowly (1 second on, 1 second off) with DS21 not toggling – PLR is DS19 transmitting but not receiving, a CAN node is detected but not responding to the PLR****...

  • Page 17: Plr6054

    PLR6054 The following tables list the functions of the PLR6054 jacks and indicators. Refer to Figure 7. DS10 DS13 DS14 DS15 DS16 DS19 DS21 DS22 DS20 Figure 7: PLR6054 Jacks & Indicators Jack Function Jack Function ProLink5 (SATA) Port A ProLink6 (fiber) Port A ProLink5 (SATA) Port B ProLink6 (fiber) Port B...
  • Page 18 Indicator Description DS1-3 7-Segment display VIN power indicator 3.3V power indicator 2.5V power indicator ProLink5 Port A transmit indicator • On – port is not configured • Off – port is configured but not transmitting diagnostics • Toggling – port is transmitting diagnostics* ProLink5 Port A receive indicator •...
  • Page 19 Indicator Description CAN jack transmitter indicator toggles when a packet is transmitted • Toggling 10 times per second with DS21 toggling at the same rate – normal operation • Toggling slowly (1 second on, 1 second off) with DS21 not toggling – PLR is DS19 transmitting but not receiving, a CAN node is detected but not responding to the PLR****...

  • Page 20: Plr615X

    PLR615X The following tables list the functions of the PLR615X jacks and indicators. Refer to Figure 8. DS11 DS12 DS9 DS10 DS13 DS14 DS15 DS16 DS17 DS18 DS19 DS20 DS21 DS22 DS23 DS24 Figure 8: PLR6152 Jacks & Indicators Jack Function Jack Function...
  • Page 21 Indicator Description VIN power indicator CAN jack transmitter indicator Fan jack indicator turns on when voltage is active CAN jack indicator toggles with CAN activity CAN jack receiver indicator ProLink5 Port A transmit indicator • On – port is not configured •...
  • Page 22 For each channel, the L and R indicators (DS17-DS24) work together to indicate the channel’s operation. The following table describes each indicator’s meaning: Channel Indicators Description L - On Channel is not receiving valid signal. Channel may transmit a valid R - On signal if the PLR receives a valid signal on the other ProLink6 port.

  • Page 23: Mechanical & Electrical Installation

    Mechanical & Electrical Installation PLR605X Mounting The PLR605X is attached to a metal mounting plate; this two-piece unit mounts inside the display cabinet with attachment screws. Refer to Figure 9. The PLR605X assembly is mounted by lowering the unit’s keyhole openings onto the attachment screws and then tightening the screws.

  • Page 24: Plr615X Mounting

    Daktronics-specific crossover SATA cable. Refer to Figure 12. Figure 12: Crossover SATA Cable In emergencies, a standard crossover SATA cable will work; however, Daktronics cannot guarantee the functionality of the standard cable. Using a Daktronics-specific crossover SATA cable ensures the highest quality signal reception.

  • Page 25: Plr615X Signal Distribution

    PLR615X Signal Distribution The ProLink6 control system sends ProLink6 signal through a dual coax cable to the PLR615X. Refer to Figure 15. The PLR615X receives ProLink6 signal and uses it to generate ProLink5 or ProLink8 signal that is sent out to the modules.
  • Page 26 Daktronics-specific crossover SATA cable. Refer to Figure 20. Figure 20: Crossover SATA Cable In emergencies, a standard crossover SATA cable will work; however, Daktronics cannot guarantee the functionality of the standard cable. Using a Daktronics-specific crossover SATA cable ensures the highest quality of signal reception.

  • Page 27: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics & Troubleshooting This section outlines the self-test operations, test pattern modes, and troubleshooting steps used to evaluate the PLRs (PLR605X and PLR615X). Access the PLR Both types of PLRs (PLR605Xs and PLR615Xs) are mounted inside the display cabinets on a mounting plate.

  • Page 28: Power Up Sequence

    Power Up Sequence The following table lists power up sequence codes shown on the 7-segment display. Code Description 7-segment display test (held for two seconds) Micro firmware type to follow Micro firmware type, Digit 1 Micro firmware type, Digits 2-4 Micro firmware revision to follow Micro firmware revision, Digit 1 Micro firmware revision, Digits 2-4...
  • Page 29 Code Description ProLink6 Port A checksums to follow ProLink6 Port A checksums ProLink6 Port B checksums to follow ProLink6 Port B checksums ProLink5 Port A checksums to follow ProLink5 Port A checksums ProLink5 Port B checksums to follow ProLink5 Port B checksums Frame type to follow Frame type, Digit 1 Frame type, Digits 2-4...

  • Page 30: Decimal Point Indicator Messages

    Decimal Point Indicator Messages Figure 25 shows the decimal point indicators located on the 7-segment display. DS1 and DS2 correspond to Jack 6 and Jack 7, respectively. Refer to the following table for more information. Code Description ProLink6 Port A data will transmit to ProLink5 Heartbeat toggles on/off once per second ProLink6 Port B data will transmit to ProLink5 Decimal point indicators...

  • Page 31: Plr605X Prolink5 Display Test Patterns

    Code Description Action Firmware bus fault Replace PLR Firmware usage fault Replace PLR EPLD is not configured Replace PLR Micro bootstrap or EPLD bootstrap firmware Replace PLR not found Bootstrap firmware loaded; production Bootload PLR firmware missing PLR605X ProLink5 Display Test Patterns To start the ProLink5 test pattern mode, loop the fiber cable from Port A to Port B on the ProLink6 ports, disconnect power, and reconnect power.

  • Page 32: Plr605X Prolink6 Display Test Patterns

    PLR605X ProLink6 Display Test Patterns The ProLink6 test pattern mode is used to light up a display for troubleshooting purposes or in cases when a ProLink6 controller, such as a VIP-5X6X, is not yet installed on site. It consists of a single PLR605X (transmitting PLR) sending frame commands to the other PLRs (receiving PLRs) in the ProLink6 signal chain.
  • Page 33 Frame Test Pattern Intensity Test Description Green Solid color for visual verification Blue Solid color for visual verification White Solid color for visual verification Blank Solid color for visual verification ProLink5 nodes indicate link health PLR ProLink5 Link Check • Cyan - broken link in the ProLink5 chain •...

  • Page 34: Plr605X Self-Test Mode

    7-segment display. If any E r r message is displayed, the PLR should be sent in for repair. Daktronics field personnel may also reference the ProLink Router 605X (PLR605X) Self-Test Manual (DD1750417) for further information concerning the PLR self-test.

  • Page 35: Plr615X Status Leds

    Code Description Temperature error ID error Serial flash error EPLD error EPLD oscillator error EEPROM error Firmware error ProLink5 configuration error 7-Segment display error VIN voltage error Other self-test error PLR615X Status LEDs Status information is shown on the four status LEDs labeled ERR, 0, 1, and 2. To the left of the status LEDs, there is a heartbeat LED labeled HB.

  • Page 36: Power Up Sequence

    Power Up Sequence After powering up the PLR, the HB LED indicator should toggle at a rate of 10 times per second and the four status LEDs should remain blank. Bootstrap Messages If the PLR is in bootstrap mode, the HB LED indicator will toggle at a rate of 10 times per second.

  • Page 37: Plr615X Display Test Patterns

    Code No errors or status messages to report u - unlocked btu, bte, btt - bootloading PL5 node micro, EPLD, MDF tst - testpattern mode bb - Big Blue PLR firmware unable to configure FPGA nbL - no bootloader loaded, bll - bootloader loaded hrd err - PLR hardware/component error id err - hardware ID error PL6 err - ProLink6 error...

  • Page 38: Plr615X Self-Test Mode

    PLR615X Self-Test Mode The PLR self-test mode is used to test internal systems and I/O ports. While in self-test mode, the PLR tests for correct operation and shows a pass/fail status on the four status LEDs as described in PLR615X Status LEDs (p.31). If any failures are detected, error codes are displayed to define the source of the failure.

  • Page 39: Self-Test Mode Messages

    While in self-test mode, the PLR615X status LEDs may display a message listed in Figure 35. If the ERR LED lights up, the PLR should be sent in for repair. Daktronics field personnel may also reference the ProLink Router 615X (PLR615X) Self-Test Manual (DD2469872) for further information.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Via Idm

    Daktronics equipment to identify malfunctions, errors, and other issues. The IDM website is the primary source for accessing the diagnostic data. For more information on using IDM, refer to the Daktronics Intelligent Device Management User Manual (DD2097912).

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting At The Plr605X Display

    3. Click the Help icon in the status window. The Notification Help window opens. Refer to Figure 37. Figure 37: IDM Notification Help Window 4. Follow the instructions listed in the Notification Help window. Note: If these troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, refer to Troubleshooting at the PLR605X Display (p.37) for a PLR605X or Troubleshooting at the PLR615X Display (p.38) for a PLR615X.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting At The Plr615X Display

    7. Verify that the E r r message is not showing on the 7-segment display. Refer to PLR605X 7-Segment Display (p.23). If an E r r message is displayed, perform the corresponding action listed in the table under Error Messages (p.26). 8.

  • Page 43: Exchange/Repair & Return Programs

    Customer Service immediately. Daktronics expects immediate return of an exchange part if it does not solve the problem. Daktronics also reserves the right to refuse parts that have been damaged due to acts of nature or causes other than normal wear and tear.

  • Page 44: Repair & Return Program

    Repair & Return Program For items not subject to exchange, Daktronics offers a Repair & Return Program. To send a part for repair, follow these steps: 1. Call Daktronics Customer Service. Refer to the telephone number listed on the previous page.

  • Page 45: Glossary

    ProLink Router (PLR): display component that passes display data from the ProLink6 control system modules and other PLRs. The ratio of PLRs to modules varies with display application. ProLink5: Daktronics communication protocol for distributing display data within a display. The protocol pertains chiefly to high-speed data for high-color-resolution displays. Typically, this signal runs on Daktronics proprietary SATA cable from a ProLink5 control system.
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  • Page 47: A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Refer to the table below for the technical specifications for the PLR605X and PLR615X. Specification PLR605X PLR615X -40 °C to 75 °C -40 °C to 75 °C Environmental tolerance (-40 °F to 167 °F) (-40 °F to 167 °F) ProLink5 ports SATA ports @ 2 SATA ports @ 2...
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  • Page 49: B Daktronics Warranty & Limitation Of Liability

    Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability This section includes the Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability statement. Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability...
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  • Page 51 Warranty Coverage. Daktronics warrants to the original end user (the “End User”, which may also be the Purchaser) that the Equipment will be free from Defects (as defined below) in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year (the “Warranty Period”). The Warranty Period shall commence on the earlier of: (i) four weeks from the date that the Equipment leaves Daktronics’...
  • Page 52 In no event shall Daktronics be liable 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. The End User’s remedy in any dispute under this Warranty shall be ultimately limited to the Purchase Price of the Equipment to the extent the Purchase Price has been paid.
  • Page 53 For End User’s protection, in addition to that afforded by the warranties set forth herein, End User may purchase extended warranty services to cover the Equipment. The Extended Service Agreement, available from Daktronics, provides for electronic parts repair and/or on-site labor for an extended period from the date of expiration of this warranty. Alternatively, an Extended Service Agreement may be purchased in conjunction with this Warranty for extended additional services.
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