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- Page 1 ™ Fuelight FL-4000 Series Petroleum Price Displays Installation & Operation Manual DD1398943 Rev 5—22 July 2011 201 Daktronics Dr. PO Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006 Tel 888-DAK-SIGN (888-325-7446) Fax 605-697-4700 www.daktronics.com...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction ......................... 1 Display Overview ........................1 Safety Precautions ........................2 Section 2: Mechanical Installation ....................3 Support Structure Design ...................... 3 Ventilation and Temperature Requirements ............... 3 Installing the Display......................4 Section 3: Power Installation ....................... 5 Power Requirements ...................... - Page 6 Troubleshooting ........................25 Section 7: Replacement Parts ....................27 About Replacement Parts .....................27 Section 8: Daktronics Exchange and Repair & Return Programs .......... 29 Exchange Program ........................29 Before Contacting Daktronics ..................29 Repair & Return Program ....................30 Shipping Address ......................30 Glossary ............................
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Page 7: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction Display Overview The Fuelight model number is described as follows: ™ FL-4000-HH-C-NA-DI ™ FL-4000 Outdoor Fuelight digit display Digit height in inches Color: R=Red, A=Amber, G=Green Not Applicable Drop In The FL-4000 series includes standard petroleum price displays, employing a variable tenths digit. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Fuelight outdoor LED displays have ™ been designed for use with the FLR-100, FLR-500, FLR-1500, and FLD-2000 communication kits. In this manual, each individual side of the sign structure will be referred to as a “face.” Each face may consist of several displays. -
Page 9: Mechanical Installation
Support Structure Design FL-4000 displays are designed to be mounted into a larger sign structure. The sign must prevent water from entering the back and sides of the display. Daktronics is not responsible for operational failure due to water entering the sign. -
Page 10: Installing The Display
The structure design should only be done by a qualified individual. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the structure and the connectors are adequate. Daktronics is not responsible for the installations or the structural integrity of support structures installed by others. -
Page 11: Power Installation
Improper installation could result in serious damage to the equipment and could be hazardous to personnel. Power Requirements Do not connect displays to any voltage other than that listed on the Daktronics product label. The dedicated 120 V circuit can be shared among all components of the sign structure (including Fuelight displays and fluorescent lighting), but not with other external electrical ™... -
Page 12: Grounding
Confirm that resistance to ground is 10 ohms or less: This is required by Daktronics • for proper display performance. If the resistance to ground is higher than 10 ohms, it will be necessary to install additional grounding electrodes to reduce the resistance. -
Page 13: Power Installation
Power Installation Daktronics Fuelight displays are installed using the provided ground and neutral ™ conductors. For this type of installation, the power circuit must contain an isolated earth- ground conductor. Do not connect neutral to ground at the disconnect or at the display, this would violate electrical codes and void the warranty. -
Page 15: Signal Installation
Section 4: Signal Installation Signal Installation LED Driver In the display, the LED driver performs the task of switching digits on and off. One driver at each display installation is designated as the host driver (the driver with the antenna/signal connection). -
Page 16: Driver Rotary Switch Line And Face Settings
Refer to the quick guide provided with the display for more information on signal installation. Quick Guide Document Number Quick Guide: FLD-2000 Control Kit Installation DD1399090 Quick Guide: FLR-100 Control Kit Installation DD1400918 Quick Guide: FLR-500 Control Kit Installation DD1399078 Quick Guide: FLR-1500 Control Kit Installation DD1399086 Driver Rotary Switch Line and Face Settings... -
Page 17: Control Options
Section 5: Control Options The FLR-100, FLR-500, FLR-1500, and FLD-2000 (indoor or outdoor) control kits can be used to change petroleum prices displayed on the LED Fuelight Petroleum Price displays. The instructions ™ provided in this section discuss the functions the operator uses to control the Petroleum Price display with each control type. -
Page 18: Flr-500 Control Kit
FLR-500 Control Kit The FLR-500 control kit includes a radio transmitting device, a radio receiving device, and all hardware and instructions. The FLR-500 control kit programs petroleum prices displayed on the LED Fuelight Petroleum Price display ™ and has a maximum range of 500 feet. Note: Although multiple wireless handheld transmitters may be connected to a single wireless base station server, the rate display application allows for only one handheld... -
Page 19: Petroleum Price Display Startup
Petroleum Price Display Startup To operate the Fuelight Petroleum Price displays, the transmitter must first be programmed ™ to the four digit “Rate Display” function. For programming, the display must be connected to power and Press the <SET FUNCTION> key on startup and use the following table as a guide to startup procedure. -
Page 20: Modifying Price Line Settings
Modifying Price Line Settings The petroleum price can be modified either by pressing the <EDIT> key during operation or using the <MENU> key. Refer to the following key to identify the item to be edited. L = Current line number to be edited 000.0 = Current dollars and cents value to edit LCD Screen Action... -
Page 21: Dimming
Dimming The dimming level of the display can be adjusted in two ways. A light sensor mounted in the display driver can detect the level of ambient light at the display location and dim the display’s LEDs accordingly. This function is known as automatic dimming. When the manual dimming function is selected, the LEDs remain at the same level of brightness regardless of the level of light detected at the display. -
Page 22: Flr-1500 And Fld-2000 (Outdoor/Indoor) Control Kits
FLR-1500 Connection The Fuelight FLR-1500 control kit is designed to operate Daktronics LED Fuelight ™ ™ displays. Connection to the display uses two fixed-mount radios. Control Options... -
Page 23: Fld-2000 Connection To The Display (Outdoor And Indoor)
FLD-2000 Connection to the Display (Outdoor and Indoor) The Fuelight displays may be controlled from a location inside a building or from the base ™ of the displays. The following subsections provide more detail on both installation types. Outdoor Installation This control option permits operation of the display from the base of the sign structure;... -
Page 24: Dm-100 Insert And Code
DM-100 Insert and Code The DM-100 uses a keypad insert to program price information for Daktronics LED Fuelight Displays. The DM-100 insert ™ illustrated in Figure 13 is used to control the displays. If an insert is lost or damaged, make a copy of the insert from Drawing A-167856 located in the Appendix A. -
Page 25: Dm-100 Controller Operation
The DM-100 controller should now be ready for use. The controller will “remember” the last function setting, so this step should only need to be done with a new controller or one that is configured for different displays. DM-100 Controller Operation The Petroleum Price Controller LCD display will default to showing the current display settings on power up. - Page 26 To access Menu Items: Menu Items Press the <MENU> key. Setting Press the number of the desired menu item. Price Line 1 • Use Menu Items 1-5 to edit the price on each line of the Price Line 2 display. Lines are typically numbered top to bottom with 1 being the top of the display.
- Page 27 LCD Screen Action Press the down arrow key <↓> to toggle through dim settings: DIMMING AUTOMATIC ↓ Automatic – The display automatically dims based on the light detected at the display Manual – The display dimming level is set manually. Once set, this value remains regardless of the level of light detected at the display.
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Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Section 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Important Notes: • Disconnect power before any repair or maintenance is done on the display. Qualified service personnel must make any access to internal display electronics. • • Disconnect power when the display is not in use. Component Location and Access All internal electronic components and digits can be reached by opening the hinged access doors on the front of the display. -
Page 30: Display Diagnostics
Display Diagnostics Driver Diagnostic LEDs The driver has three LEDs that indicate whether it is functioning properly. Refer to Figure 15 for their locations. These LEDs can help pinpoint problems with the driver set-up or operation. LED Name Function Label Indication On constantly when Power... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chart lists some symptoms that may be encountered with the displays. For each symptom, possible causes and corrective actions are indicated. This list does not include every possible problem but does represent some of the more common situations that may occur. -
Page 33: Replacement Parts
Section 7: Replacement Parts Important Notes: • Disconnect power before any repair or maintenance is done on the display. Only qualified service personnel should make any access to internal display electronics. • • Disconnect power when the display is not in use. About Replacement Parts Most components within the display carry a label that lists the part number. -
Page 35: Daktronics Exchange And Repair & Return Programs
In most circumstances, the replacement part will be invoiced at the time it is shipped. If the failed part or replacement part is not returned to Daktronics within 3 weeks of the ship date, it is assumed that the customer is purchasing the replacement part and will be invoiced for the value of the new sale part. -
Page 36: 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: Call or fax Daktronics Customer Service: Phone: 888-DAK-SIGN (888-325-7446) Fax: 605-697-4000 Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number before shipping. -
Page 37: Glossary
Glossary Cabinet: The metal body of a display. Client Driver: All drivers not designated as the host driver. The host receiver sends the line information out to the clients. Each client should use specific line and face numbers (“address”). Digit Circuit Board: The circuit board on which the LEDs for the entire digit are mounted. Digit Panel: Metal panel on which the digit circuit boards or digit segments are mounted. -
Page 39: Appendix A: Reference Drawings
Appendix A: Reference Drawings Figure 17 illustrates a Daktronics drawing label. The drawing label 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. In the example, the drawing number would be referred to as Drawing A- 397727. -
Page 41: Appendix B: Daktronics Warranty And Limitation Of Liability
Appendix B: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability Warranty and Limitation of Liability...