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- Page 1 ™ Fuelight FL-2100 Series Petroleum Price Displays Installation & Operation Manual DD1398897 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...
- Page 3 – graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems – without written permission of the publisher. Fuelight and Fuelink are trademarks of Daktronics, Inc. Other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective ™ ™ owners.
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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......................3 Section 3: Power Installation ....................... 5 Power Requirements ...................... - Page 6 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: Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction This manual explains the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Daktronics Fuelight ™ 2100 Outdoor LED Petroleum Price Displays and provides details for display maintenance. Display Overview The Fuelight model number is described as follows: ™ FL-2100-HH-C-X#-FF ™... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Fuelight outdoor LED displays ™ are designed for use with FLR-100, FLR-500, FLR-1500 and FLD-2000 communication kits. In this manual, individual “displays” combine to form whole “sign” structures. Refer to Figure 3 for an example. Safety Precautions • Please read and understand installation instructions before installing. -
Page 9: Section 2: Mechanical Installation
Support structure design depends on the mounting method, display size, and weight. Daktronics is not responsible for the mounting structure or for quality of the mounting hardware used to attach the displays to the support structure. Structure and attachment must conform to all applicable building codes. - Page 10 Daktronics is not responsible for the installations or the structural integrity of support structures installed by others. Using the pre-attached eyebolts, lift the display into position on the support structure. Note: Do not attempt to permanently support the display by the eyebolts.
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Page 11: Section 3: Power Installation
Conductors of circuits delivering power to a Daktronics display shall be sized in accordance with local and national electrical codes so that the power distribution systems is capable of delivering full load power to the display while maintaining a voltage within 5 percent of the utility nominal voltage. -
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 The 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: Section 4: 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 guides provided with the display communications 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... -
Page 17: Section 5: Control Options
Section 5: Control Options 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 hand-held transmitters may be connected to a single wireless base station server, the rate display application allows for... -
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 gas price function. Use the <SET FUNCTION>key on startup. Use the following table as a guide to startup procedure. LCD Screen Action Press <ALT>, and then <NEW CODE>... -
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 D.CC = Current dollars and cents value to edit T = Current tenths of cent value to edit LCD Screen... -
Page 21: Dimming
Dimming The display’s dimming level is adjusted in two ways. A light sensor mounted in the display driver detects 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. -
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. Outdoor Installation This control option permits operation of the sign from the base of the display; refer to Figure 11 for an example. The DM-100 controller is connected to an outdoor junction box (J box) mounted on the display pole, which routes the signal to the sign through a 2-pair cable (in... -
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 Figure 13. -
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: Press the <MENU> key. Menu Items Press the number of the desired menu item. Setting • Use Menu Items 1-5 to edit the price on each line of the display. Lines are typically numbered top to bottom Price Line 1 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: Section 6: 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. •... -
Page 30: Display Diagnostics
Display Diagnostics Driver Diagnostic LEDs The driver has five 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
A typical label is shown in Figure 16 with the part number in bold. Use the part number on the label to easily order replacement parts from Customer Service. Figure 16: Typical Part Label Refer to Section 8 for instructions on obtaining parts from Daktronics. Replacement Parts... -
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, which 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...
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