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Daktronics Galaxy Series Manual (90 pages)
Brand:
Daktronics
| Category:
Monitor
| Size: 3.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
7
How to Use this Manual
7
Section 1: Introduction
7
Safety Precautions
8
Network Concepts
8
Figure 1: Drawing Label
8
Fiber Optic Network
9
Modem Network
9
Radio Network
9
RS232 Network
9
RS422 Network
9
Display Overview
10
Component Identification
10
Figure 2: Version 3 Controller
11
Figure 3: 8X8 Red LED Module
12
Daktronics Nomenclature
13
Figure 4: Signal Converter
13
Figure 5: Module Numbering Example - 24X80 Front
13
Figure 6: Module Numbering
13
Figure 7: Typical Label
14
Mechanical Installation
15
Mechanical Installation Overview
15
Support Structure Design
15
Section 2: Mechanical Installation
15
Ventilation Requirements
16
Lifting the Display
16
Figure 8: Lifting the Display (Correct, Left; Incorrect, Right)
16
Display Mounting
17
Optional Temperature Sensor
17
Electrical Installation
19
Common Connectors in the Display
19
Figure 9: Ribbon Cable Connector
19
Figure 10: Termination Block
19
Section 3: Electrical Installation
19
Figure 11: Phoenix Connector
20
Figure 12: Mate-N-Lok Connector
20
Figure 13: RJ45 Connector
20
Figure 14: RS232/6-Pin Quick
20
Control Cable Requirements
21
Rs232
21
Rs422
21
Modem
21
Fiber Optic
21
Radio
21
RJ Connector Cables
22
Installing an RJ Connector
22
Figure 15: 6-Conductor RJ11 Connector and Cable
22
Figure 16: Flipped Cable with RJ Connectors
22
Figure 17: Wire with Outer Jacket Stripped
22
Conduit
23
Preparing for Power/Signal Connection
23
Power
24
Power Requirements
24
Grounding
24
Power Installation
25
Figure 19: Display Grounding
25
Figure 20: Installation with Ground and Neutral Conductor Provided
25
Power Connection
26
Figure 21: Installation with Only Neutral Conductor Provided
26
Main Disconnect
27
Signal Termination from Computer to Display
27
Figure 22: Signal Termination at Display (Front View)
27
Figure 23: RS232 Display Layout
28
Rs232
28
Figure 24: RS232 J-Box to Controller Board
29
Rs422
29
Figure 25: RS422 Display Layout
30
Figure 26: Signal Converter to Surge Board Assembly
30
Figure 27: Modem Display Layout
31
Figure 28: Modem Phone Line Termination, Modem Jumper
31
Modem
31
Fiber Optic
32
Figure 29: Fiber Display Layout
32
Figure 30: Signal Converter to Fiber Card
32
Figure 31: Radio Display Layout
33
Figure 32: Client Radio Display Connection
33
Venus 1500 Radio
33
Signal Termination between Two (or More) Signs
34
RS422 Interconnection
34
Figure 33: Display Interconnect
34
Figure 34: RS422 Interconnection
34
Fiber Interconnection
35
Optional Temperature Sensor
35
3.10 First Time Operation
35
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
37
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview
37
Signal Summary
38
Power Summary
38
Service and Diagnostics
39
Transformer and RFI Filter
40
Figure 35: Power Termination Box
40
Controller
41
Figure 36: Controller Component Layout
41
Modules and Drivers
44
Power Supplies
44
Figure 37: Removing a Module
44
Light Detector
45
Figure 38: Power/Control Corner
45
Modem
46
Figure 39: Modem
46
Figure 40: Modem Jumper Location
46
Fiber Board
47
RS422 Surge Suppressor
47
Figure 41: Fiber Optic Board
47
Location of CAN Termination Jumper
48
Figure 42: RS422 Surge Suppressor
48
Figure 43: Displays with no External Temperature Sensor
48
Figure 44: Displays with External Temperature Sensor
48
Ventilation Systems (with Fans and Filters)
49
Figure 45: Quick Connect Boards
49
Thermostats
50
Weather Stripping
50
Display Maintenance
50
Troubleshooting
51
4.10 Initialization Operation Information
52
4.11 Replacement Parts List
52
Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs
53
Appendix A: Reference Drawings
55
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Daktronics Galaxy Series Display Manual (97 pages)
Outdoor, RGB
Brand:
Daktronics
| Category:
Monitor
| Size: 8.71 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Introduction
7
Figure 1: Drawing Label
7
Safety Precautions
8
Network Concepts
8
RS232 Network
9
RS422 Network
9
Modem Network
9
Fiber Optic Network
9
Radio Network
10
Sign Overview
10
Component Identification
11
Figure 3: 8X8 Pixel Module (Front and Rear)
13
Daktronics Nomenclature
14
Figure 4: Signal Converter
14
Figure 5: Module Numbering Example - 24X80 Front
14
Figure 6: Module Numbering
14
Figure 7: Typical Label
15
Section 2: Mechanical Installation
17
Mechanical Installation Overview
17
Support Structure Design
17
Ventilation Requirements
18
Figure 8: Lifting the Displays (Left; Correct) and (Right; Incorrect)
18
Optional Temperature Sensor
20
Section 3: Electrical Installation
23
Figure 9: Ribbon Cable Connector
23
Figure 10: Termination Block
23
Figure 11: Phoenix Connector
23
Figure 12: Mate-N-Loc Connector
24
Figure 13: Fiber Optic Cable
24
Figure 14: RJ11 Connector
24
Figure 15: RS232/6-Pin Quick Connect Jack
24
Control Cable Requirements
25
Rs232
25
Rs422
25
Modem
25
Fiber Optic
25
Radio
26
Figure 16: 6-Conductor RJ11 Connector and Cable
26
RJ Connector Cables
26
Conduit
27
Figure 17: Flipped Cable with RJ Connectors
27
Power
28
Figure 18: Opening the Display
28
Figure 19: Display Grounding
29
Grounding
29
Preparing for Power/Signal Connection
28
Main Disconnect
30
Signal Termination from Computer to Sign
31
Rs232
31
Figure 20: Signal Termination Locations
31
Figure 21: RS232 Display Layout
32
Figure 22: RS232 Controller Board
32
Rs422
33
Figure 23: RS422 Display Layout
33
Figure 24: Signal Converter to Surge Board Connection
34
Modem
35
Figure 25: Modem Display Layout
35
Figure 26: Modem Signal Termination Location
35
Fiber Optic
36
Figure 27: Fiber Display Layout
36
Venus ® 1500 Radio Client
37
Figure 28: Fiber Signal Connections
37
Figure 29: Radio Display Controller
38
Figure 30: Client Radio Connected to Display
38
Figure 31: Ethernet Display Layout
39
Figure 32: Ethernet Signal Connection
39
RS422 Interconnection
41
Figure 35: Display Interconnect Cable
41
Figure 36: RS422 Interconnection
41
3.10 First Time Operation
42
Optional Temperature Sensor
42
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
45
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview
45
Recommended Tools List
46
Signal Summary
46
Figure 37: AF-3197 Signal Flow Diagram
46
Power Summary
47
Display Access
47
Figure 38: Opening Display
47
Service and Diagnostics
48
Line Filter
48
Modules, Pixel Strips and Drivers
48
Figure 39: Driver Board
49
Controller
50
Figure 2: Controller
50
Figure 40:Controller
50
Modem
53
Figure 41: Modem Board
53
Fiber Board
54
Figure 42: Modem Jumper Location
54
Figure 43: Fiber Optic Board
54
RS422 Surge Suppressor
55
Figure 44: Surge Suppressor
55
Figure 45: Ethernet Surge Card
55
Figure 46: Media Converter
56
Figure 47: Displays with no External Temperature Sensor
56
Figure 48: Termination Location for Displays with External Temperature Sensor
57
Figure 49: Location of CAN Temperature Sensor Termination Jumper
57
Power Supplies
58
Ventilation Systems
58
Thermostats
59
Sign Maintenance
59
4.10 Weather Stripping
59
4.11 Troubleshooting
60
4.12 Initial Operation Information
61
Replacement Parts List
62
Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs
63
Appendix A: Reference Drawings
65
Daktronics Galaxy Series Manual (87 pages)
Brand:
Daktronics
| Category:
Monitor
| Size: 2.43 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
7
Section 1: Introduction
7
Figure 1: Drawing Label
8
Safety Precautions
8
Network Concepts
9
RS232 Network
9
RS422 Network
9
Modem Network
9
Fiber Optic Network
10
Radio Network
10
Display Overview
10
Component Identification
11
Figure 2: Version 3 Controller
11
Figure 3: 20Mm 16X16 Module
12
Daktronics Nomenclature
13
Figure 4: Signal Converter (RS232 to RS422 Shown)
13
Figure 5: Module Numbering Example - 48X160 Front
13
Figure 6: Module Numbering
14
Figure 7: Typical Label
14
Mechanical Installation
15
Mechanical Installation Overview
15
Support Structure Design
15
Section 2: Mechanical Installation
15
Ventilation Requirements
16
Lifting the Display
17
Figure 8: Lifting the Display (Correct, Left; Incorrect, Right)
17
Display Mounting
18
Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting
18
Section 3: Electrical Installation
21
Common Connectors in the Display
21
Figure 9: Ribbon Cable Connector
21
Figure 10: Termination Block
21
Figure 11: Phoenix Connector
22
Figure 12: Mate-N-Loc Connector
22
Figure 13: RJ11 Connector
22
Figure 14: RS232/6-Pin Quick Connect Jack
22
Control Cable Requirements
23
Rs232
23
Rs422
23
Modem
23
Fiber Optic
23
Radio
24
RJ Connector Cables
24
Figure 15: 6-Conductor RJ11 Connector and Cable
24
Figure 16: Flipped Cable with RJ Connectors
24
Installing an RJ Connector
25
Conduit
25
Figure 17: Wire with Outer Jacket Stripped
25
Preparing for Power/Signal Connection
26
Figure 18: Opening the Display
26
Power
27
Power Requirements
27
Grounding
27
Figure 19: Display Grounding
27
Power Installation
28
Figure 20: Installation with Ground and Neutral Conductor Provided
28
Power Connection
29
Figure 21: Installation with Only Neutral Conductor Provided
29
Main Disconnect
30
Signal Termination from Computer to Display
30
Figure 22: Display Front View
30
Figure 23: RS232 Display Layout
31
Rs232
31
Figure 24: RS232 J-Box to Controller Board
32
Rs422
32
Figure 25: RS422 Display Layout
33
Figure 26: Signal Converter to Surge Suppresser
33
Figure 27: Modem Display Layout
34
Modem
34
Figure 28: Modem/Signal Connections
35
Fiber Optic
36
Figure 29: Fiber Optic Display Controller
36
Figure 30: Fiber Signal Connections
37
Figure 31: Radio Display Layout
38
Figure 32: Radio Client Connection
38
Venus ® 1500 Radio Client
38
Signal Termination between Two (or More) Signs
39
RS422 Interconnection
39
Figure 33: Quick Connect Cable
39
Figure 34: RS422 Signal Termination Panels
39
Fiber Interconnection
40
Optional Temperature Sensor Electrical Installation
40
3.10 First Time Operation
41
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
43
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview
43
Signal Summary
44
Power Summary
44
Service and Diagnostics
45
Transformer and RFI Filter
46
Controller
46
Figure 35: Power Termination Box
46
Figure 36: Controller Component Layout
46
Modules and Drivers
49
Power Supplies
50
Figure 37: Removing a Module
50
Figure 38:Control Corner Component Locations
50
Light Detector
51
Modem
51
Figure 39: Modem
51
Fiber Board
52
Figure 40: Modem/Signal
52
Figure 41: Fiber Optic Board
52
RS422 Surge Suppressor
53
Figure 42: RS422 Surge Suppressor
53
Location of CAN Termination Jumper
54
Figure 43: Displays with no External Temperature Sensor
54
Figure 44: Displays with External Temperature Sensor
54
Ventilation Systems (with Fans and Filters)
55
Figure 45: Quick Connect Boards
55
Thermostats
56
Weather Stripping
56
Display Maintenance
56
Troubleshooting
57
4.10 Initial Operation Information
58
4.11 Replacement Parts List
59
Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs
60
Appendix A: Reference Drawings
63
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Daktronics Galaxy Series Manual (79 pages)
7.62 mm
Brand:
Daktronics
| Category:
Monitor
| Size: 2.57 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
9
Figure 1: Drawing Label
9
1.1 Safety Precautions
10
Modem Network
11
Network Concepts
11
RS232 Network
11
RS422 Network
11
Component Identification
12
Display Overview
12
TCP/IP Network
12
Figure 2: MDC Controller
13
Figure 3: 16X32 Pixel Module (Front and Rear View)
13
Daktronics Nomenclature
14
Figure 4: RS232 to RS422 Signal Converter
14
Figure 5: Module Numbering Example - 48X160 Front
14
Figure 6: Module Numbering
14
Figure 7: Typical Label
15
Mechanical Installation
17
Mechanical Installation Overview
17
Support Structure Design
17
Display Ventilation Requirements
17
Hanging Mount
18
Wall Mount
18
Figure 8: Eye Bolt Insertion
18
Figure 9: Mounting Clip Placement; Rear View
18
Figure 10: Wall Mounting Clip Attachment
18
Electrical Installation
21
Common Connectors in the Sign
21
Figure 11: Ribbon Cable Connector
21
Figure 12: Termination Block
21
3.2 Control Cable Categories
22
Cable Types
22
Figure 13: Phoenix-Style Connector
22
Figure 14: Mate-N-Lok Connector
22
Figure 15: 6-Conductor RJ11 Connector and Cable
22
Installing an RJ11 Connector
23
3.3 Power
23
Figure 16: Flipped Cable with RJ Connectors
23
Figure 17: Wire with Outer Jacket Stripped
23
Grounding
24
Signal Termination from Computer to Display
24
Figure 18: Power Cord Connection
24
Figure 19: RS232 System Layout
24
Rs232
24
Figure 20: RS232 Input Connection
25
Figure 21: RS422 System Layout
25
Rs422
25
Figure 22: RS422 Signal Converter Connections
26
Figure 23: Modem System Layout
27
Modem
27
TCP/IP or LAN System
27
Signal Connection between Two (or More) Displays
28
Figure 24: TCP/IP (Ethernet) System Layout
28
Figure 25: RS422 Interconnection
28
3.7 Initial Operation
29
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
31
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview
31
Signal Summary
31
Power Summary
32
Service and Diagnostics
32
Figure 26: Signal Summary Using RS422
32
Accessing the Interior of the Display
33
Figure 27: Removing the Screws from the Face Panel
33
Figure 28: Display, Face Panel Partially Removed
33
Figure 29: Display Interior
33
Figure 30: Disconnecting Power from LED Module
34
Figure 31: LED Module Ribbon Cable Removal
34
Figure 32: Loosening Power Supply Screws
34
LED Module Replacement
34
Power Supply Replacement
34
Accessing and Replacing the Controller Board
35
Figure 33: Power Supply Cable Connections
35
Figure 34: Controller Board
35
Display Addressing
36
Figure 35: DIP Switches (Address 1 Shown)
36
Troubleshooting
37
Initial Operation Information
38
4.7 Replacement Parts
39
Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs
40
4.9 Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability
41
Appendix A: Reference Drawings
43
Appendix B: Signal Converter
56
Table of Contents
59
Signal Converters and Loop-Back Testing for Direct Connections
61
RS422 Loop-Back Test (Outdoor Displays)
63
RS422 Loop-Back Test (Indoor/Outdoor Displays)
64
Loop-Back Test with Fiber
65
Conducting the Venus 1500 Software Test
66
Electrical and Signal
69
Electrical Ratings
69
Power Disconnect
69
Parts Listing
69
Mounting Instructions
71
Enviromental Ratings
73
Appendix C: Optional Temperature Sensor
75
Figure 36: Temperature Sensor Eave/Wall Mount
75
Appendix D: Serial Server Configuration
77
Appendix E: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability (SL-02374)
79
Daktronics Galaxy Series Display Manual (70 pages)
Brand:
Daktronics
| Category:
Monitor
| Size: 3.15 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
9
How to Use this Manual
9
1.2 Safety Precautions
10
Figure 1: Drawing Label
10
Network Concepts
11
RS232 Network
11
RS422 Network
11
Modem Network
12
Fiber Optic Network
12
Radio Network
12
Display Overview
12
Component Identification
13
Figure 2: MDC Controller
13
Figure 3: AF-3010 Driver/Pixel Board
14
Figure 4: 8X16 Pixel Module
14
Daktronics Nomenclature
15
Figure 5: Signal Converter
15
Figure 6: Module Numbering Example - 24X160 Front
15
Figure 7: Module Numbering
15
Figure 8: Typical Label
16
Mechanical Installation
19
Mechanical Installation Overview
19
Support Structure Design
19
Display Ventilation Requirements
20
Mounting Kit
20
Display Lifting
20
Figure 9: Lifting the Display (Correct, Left; Incorrect, Right)
20
Display Cabinet Mounting
21
Wall Mount
21
Pole Mount
21
Electrical Installation
23
Common Connectors in the Sign
23
Figure 10: Ribbon Cable Connector
23
Figure 11: Termination Block
23
Control Cable Categories
24
Figure 12: Phoenix-Style Connector
24
Figure 13: Mate-N-Lok Connector
24
Figure 14: 6-Conductor RJ11 Connector and Cable
24
Conduit
25
Figure 15: Flipped Cable with RJ Connectors
25
Grounding
26
Power Installation
26
Figure 16: Installation with Ground and Neutral Conductors Provided
26
Control Cable Requirements
27
Rs232
27
Figure 17: Installation with Only Neutral Conductor Provided
27
Rs422
28
Modem
28
Fiber Optic
28
Radio
28
Signal Termination from Computer to Display
29
Rs232
29
Figure 18: RS232 Connections
29
Rs422
30
Figure 19: RS422 Signal Converter Connections
30
Modem
31
Fiber Optic
31
Figure 20: Modem Signal Connections
31
Radio
32
Figure 21: Fiber Optic Layout
32
Figure 22: J-Box to Server Radio Connections
33
Figure 23: Client Radio to Display Connections
33
Signal Termination between Two (or More) Displays
34
RS422 Interconnection
34
Figure 24: RS422 Interconnection
34
Fiber Interconnection
35
3.8 Initial Operation
35
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
37
Weather Stripping
37
Module Numbering Convention
37
Display Access/Module Removal
38
LED Driver Replacement
38
Figure 25: Removing the Mounting Nuts
38
Figure 26: Removing the Module
38
Figure 27: Removing the Signal Connections
38
Power Supply
39
Controller Board
40
Accessing and Replacing the Controller Board
40
Leds and Jumpers
40
Figure 28: Controller Board
40
Figure 29: Leds and Jumpers
40
Controller Address and Test Mode
41
Figure 30: Location of DIP Switches
41
Light Detector
42
Transformer
42
Modem
42
Accessing and Replacing the Modem
42
Figure 31: Modem
42
Leds and Jumpers
43
Fiber Board
43
Figure 32: Fiber Board
43
4.9 Signal Routing
44
4.10 Structural Inspection
44
Figure 33: Signal Routing
44
4.11 Troubleshooting
45
4.12 Initial Operation Information
46
4.13 Replacement Parts
47
Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs
48
Appendix A: Optional Temperature Sensor
51
Figure 34: Temperature Sensor Eave/Wall Mount
51
Figure 35: Temperature Sensor Mounting to Bottom of Display
51
Figure 36: Temperature Sensor--Connection and Interconnection
53
Figure 37: Signal Converters
55
Appendix B: Signal Converter
56
Appendix C: Reference Drawings
57
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