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™ Fuelight FL-2109 Series Petroleum Price Displays Installation & Operation Manual DD1398926 Rev 4—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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Section 1: Introduction This manual explains the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Daktronics Fuelight ™ 2109 Outdoor LED Petroleum Price Displays and provides details for display maintenance. Display Overview The Fuelight model number is described as follows: ™ FL-2109-HH-C-T#-SF-CC ™...
Fuelight outdoor LED displays have ™ been 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.
Support structure design depends on the mounting methods, display size, and weight. Because every installation site is unique, no single procedure is approved by Daktronics for mounting displays. The information contained in this section is general information only and may not be appropriate for all installations.
• Passive or active airflow with adequate intake and exhaust areas • Daktronics is not responsible for high-temperature failure due to inadequate ventilation. Display Mounting To maintain the structural integrity of the display cabinet, a 90-degree angle between the cabinet and the lifting method must be maintained.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Driver Rotary Switch Line and Face Settings The first driver at each display installation is designated as a host driver – the driver with the antenna/signal connection. The host driver sends the line information out to the client drivers. Every driver must have a unique line and face setting (or “address”) that identifies the face and line of the display.
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.
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 only one hand-held...
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>...
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...
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.
Figure 11: DM-100 Controller 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...
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 sign from the base of the display, refer to Figure 12 for an example.
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 14 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 Appendix A.
DM-100 Controller Operation The Petroleum Price Controller LCD display will default to showing the current display settings on power up. The following text will be shown on the LCD. LCD Screen Action The display will toggle between these two screens. LINE PRICE 1 ↓...
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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.
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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.
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.
Display Diagnostics Driver Diagnostic LEDs The driver has five LEDs that indicate whether it is functioning properly. Refer to Figure 16 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...
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.
A typical label is shown in Figure 17 with the part number in bold. Use the part number on the label to easily order replacement parts from Customer Service. Refer to Section 8 for instructions on obtaining parts from Daktronics. Figure 17: Typical Part Label Replacement Parts...
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.
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.
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.
This manual refers to drawings by listing the last set of digits and the letter preceding them. Figure 18 illustrates a Daktronics drawing label, located in the lower-right corner of a drawing. In the example, the drawing number would be referred to as Drawing A- 397727.
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