Daktronics FB-2006 User manual

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Generation III Stackable
LED Scoreboards
Display Manual
ED-14091 Rev 5–23 March 2012
Models
FB-2006
MS-2016
MS-2014
MS-2017
MS-2015
MS-2018

ED-14091
Product 1192
Rev 5 –23 March 2012
DAKTRONICS, INC.
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Please fill in the information below for your display; use it
for reference when calling Daktronics for assistance.
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Date Installed _________________________________________________

Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.......................................................................................1
1.1 How to Use This Manual...............................................................................1
1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature..............................................................................2
1.3 Manual Overview ..........................................................................................3
1.4 Product Overview..........................................................................................4
Scoreboard Options................................................................................5
1.5 Model Identification ......................................................................................5
1.6 Product Safety Approval ...............................................................................6
Section 2: Specifications ...................................................................................7
2.1 Model FB-2006-11/21...................................................................................9
2.2 Models MS-2014 and MS-2015 ..................................................................10
2.3 Model MS-2016...........................................................................................11
2.4 Model MS-2017...........................................................................................12
2.5 Model MS-2018...........................................................................................13
Section 3: Mechanical Installation..................................................................15
3.1 Installing Beams and Footings.....................................................................15
3.2 Installing Captions Modules........................................................................15
3.3 Mounting Digit Modules .............................................................................16
Beam Mounting Digit Modules, Outdoor.............................................16
Section 4: Electrical Installation......................................................................19
4.1 Power...........................................................................................................19
Grounding.............................................................................................19
Power Installation.................................................................................20
4.2 Power and Signal Connection......................................................................21
Connections Between Sections.............................................................22
Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting...............................................25
5.1 Cabinet Specifications.................................................................................25
5.2 Component Location and Access ................................................................25
Replacing A Digit.................................................................................26
5.3 LED Drivers ................................................................................................26
Replacing a Driver................................................................................27
5.4 Segmentation and Digit Designation...........................................................28
5.5 Lightening Protection ..................................................................................28
5.6 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................28
5.7 Replacement Parts .......................................................................................29
5.8 Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs..............................30
Exchange Program................................................................................30
Repair & Return Program.....................................................................31
Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability.................................32
Appendix A: Reference Drawings.......................................................................33
Appendix B: Scoreboard Options.......................................................................35
Appendix C: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability .........................37

Introduction 1
Section 1: Introduction
This manual explains the installation and maintenance of the Stackable Outdoor Scoreboards.
If you have other questions regarding the safety, installation, operation, or service of these
systems, contact Daktronics. Customer Service Help Desk telephone numbers are listed on the
cover page of this manual.
1.1 How to Use This Manual
Important Safeguards:
Read and understand these instructions before installing the scoreboard.
Do not drop the control console or allow it to get wet.
Be sure the scoreboard is properly grounded with a ground electrode at the
scoreboard location.
Disconnect power to the scoreboard when it is not in use.
Disconnect power when servicing the scoreboard.
Do not modify the scoreboard structure or attach any panels or coverings to
the scoreboard without the written consent of Daktronics, Inc.
Figure 1 illustrates the Daktronics drawing numbering system. Daktronics identifies
individual engineering drawings by their drawing number (7087-P08A-69945 in the
example), which is located in the lower right corner of the drawing. This manual
refers to drawings by their last set of numbers and the letter preceding them. The
example would be Drawing A-69945.
Reference drawings in this manual are grouped and inserted in alphanumeric
order in Appendix A: Reference Drawings.
Listed below are a number of drawing types commonly used by Daktronics, along
with the information that each is likely to provide.
System Riser Diagrams: overall system layout from control room to
display, power, and phase requirements.
Shop Drawings: fan locations, transformer locations, mounting
information, power and signal entrance points, and access method (front or
rear).
Schematics: power wiring, signal wiring, panelboard or power termination
panel assignments, signal termination panel assignments, and transformer
assignments.
Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label

2 Introduction
Final Assembly: component locations, part numbers, display dimensions,
and assembly/disassembly instructions.
All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures, or other manuals are
presented in bold typeface, as in this example. ‘‘Refer to Drawing A-114667 for the
location of the driver enclosure.’’ Additionally, any drawings referenced within a
particular subsection are listed at the beginning of that subsection in the following
manner:
Reference Drawing:
Shop Drawing; 16 High 2 ½" Small Matrix............ Drawing A-114667
Daktronics identifies manuals by their ED (engineering document) number, which is
located on the cover page of the manual. For example, this manual would be referred
to as ED-14091.
The serial and model numbers of a Daktronics scoreboard can be found on the ID
label on the display. The label will be similar to the one shown in Figure 2. When
calling Daktronics Customer Service, please have this information available to
ensure that your request is serviced as quickly as possible. For future reference, note
your scoreboard model number, serial number, and installation date on the front page
of this manual.
Daktronics displays are built for long life and require little maintenance. However,
from time to time, certain display components will have to be replaced. The
Replacement Parts List in Section 5 provides the names and part numbers of
components that may require replacement during the life of this display.
Following the Replacement Parts List is an explanation of Daktronics exchange and
replacement programs. Refer to these instructions if you must replace or repair any
display component.
1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature
To fully understand some Daktronics drawings, such as schematics, it is necessary to
know how various components are labeled in those drawings. You will find this
information useful when trying to communicate maintenance or troubleshooting
efforts.
Figure 2: Scoreboard ID Label

Introduction 3
The label ‘‘A’’ on a drawing item typically denotes an assembly. An assembly can
be a single circuit board or a collection of components that function together, usually
mounted on a single plate or in a single enclosure.
In addition, the following labeling formats might be found on various Daktronics
drawings:
‘‘TB _ _’’ denotes a termination block for power or signal cable.
‘‘F _ _’’ denotes a fuse.
‘‘E _ _’’ denotes a grounding point.
‘‘J _ _’’ denotes a power or signal jack.
‘‘P _ _’’ denotes a power or signal plug for the opposite jack.
Finally, Daktronics part numbers are commonly found on drawings. Those part
numbers can be used when requesting replacement parts from Daktronics Customer
Service. Take note of the following part number formats. (Not all possible formats
are listed here.)
‘‘0P- _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _’’ denotes an individual circuit board, such as a driver
board.
‘‘0A-_ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _’’ denotes an assembly, such as a circuit board and the
plate or bracket to which it is mounted. A collection of circuit boards
working as a single unit may also carry an assembly label.
‘‘W- _ _ _ _ ’’ denotes a wire or cable. Cables may also carry the assembly
numbering format in certain circumstances. This is especially true for
ribbon cables.
‘‘F- _ _ _ _ ’’ denotes a fuse.
‘‘T- _ _ _ _ ’’ denotes a transformer.
‘‘PR- _ _ _ _ _ - _’’ denotes a specially ordered part.
‘‘M- _ _ _ ’’ denotes a metal part, and ‘‘0M-_ _ _ _ _ _’’ typically denotes a
fabricated metal assembly.
1.3 Manual Overview
This manual details outdoor modular scoreboards with LED digits. It is divided into
the following sections:
Section 1 contains an overview of the product, product safety information, and
labeling and numbering descriptions.
Section 2 contains a table listing all of the mechanical specifications, circuit
specifications, and power requirements for each scoreboard module.
Section 3 contains general mechanical installation information.
Section 4 contains general electrical installation information.
Section 5 contains information needed to service the scoreboards and
troubleshoot problems.
Appendix A contains the engineering drawings referenced in this manual.
Appendix B contains drawings, descriptions, and installation instructions for
various scoreboard options.

4 Introduction
1.4 Product Overview
Reference Drawings:
Layout View; MS-2015-11-21, G3............................... Drawing A-189437
Layout View; MS-2014-11-21, G3............................... Drawing A-189446
Layout View; MS-2018-11-21, G3............................... Drawing A-189492
Layout View, MS-2016-11-21, G3............................... Drawing A-202065
Layout View, MS-2017-11-21, G3............................... Drawing A-213041
Layout View, FB-2006-11-21, G3................................ Drawing A-221063
The scoreboards detailed in this manual are part of a family of outdoor scoring and
timing displays designed to offer simple installation and easy reliability.
Microprocessor control assures consistent operation and accuracy. The scoreboards
are illustrated in the Reference Drawings listed above.
Because this scoreboard series is based on a modular design, there can be any
number of module and caption combinations. Some displays may utilize a single
module, while others may consist of multiple modules arranged vertically.
The heavy-gauge aluminum cabinets for the displays have a 2'-4" display face and
they are 7" deep by 9'-0" long. Caption sections are also 9'-0" long, but they measure
only 7" high. Refer to Section 2 for a complete list of weights, dimensions, and
power specifications.
The four basic displays described in this manual are configured as follows:
Models MS-2014 and MS-2018 consist of two powered sections with digits
indicating clock/score and player/penalty, as well as an unpowered caption
panel. MS-2018 also features an unpowered panel that shows shots on goal.
Model MS-2015 is a single powered section with digits indicating
clock/score only.
Model MS-2016 is a three-section display with game time digits as well as
digits indicating home score, period, and guest score.
Model MS-2017 is a three-section display with game time digits as well as
digits indication home & guest score, period, foul information, player foul
information, possession and bonus..
Model FB-2006 is a three-section display with powered clock/score and
statistics sections as well as an unpowered caption panel.
Each scoreboard on this series begins with a one- or two-line section, which means
the section either has a single row or two rows of 10" numeric digits. The boards use
either red or amber LEDs (light emitting diode) to illuminate the display. LEDs are
tiny, solid-state components that use a semiconductor chip to transform electrical
current into light. They are high intensity, low energy lighting units. Because of their
LED technology, the modular scoreboards consume little power, some barely more

Introduction 5
than a household lamp. Power usage for the stackable sections in this series ranges
from 150 W to a maximum of 450 W.
Caption sections are unpowered units that attach to the top or bottom of a digit
section. The caption sections in models MS-2014 and MS-2018 indicate PLAYER
and PENALTY for both teams and use permanent, 5" vinyl captions for the digit
mounted directly below it. The caption section in model FB-2006 indicates DOWN,
yards TO GO, BALL ON and QTR (quarter) for the digit section mounted directly
below it as well. Stackable scoreboard installations may also contain optional ad
panels, attachments which can be used to display sponsor names or other advertising
messages.
The stackable scoreboards have been designed for use with the Daktronics All
Sport5010 Control Console. The controllers use All Sport 5000 Series sport inserts
(keyboard overlays), and the boards operate without modification on All Sport 5000
signal protocol.
Scoreboard Options
The stackable scoreboards have been designed with several standard options. Popular
add-on features include a 12 V DC horn and changeable captions. Guides for the
changeable caption panels are already installed on the MS-2014 and MS-2018
scoring and caption sections; optional panels can be customized to display team
names or for virtually any other purpose.
Each of the scoreboard options is illustrated and described in Appendix B.
1.5 Model Identification
Reference Drawings:
Layout View; MS-2015-11-21, G3................................Drawing A-189437
Layout View; MS-2014-11-21, G3................................Drawing A-189446
Layout View; MS-2018-11-21, G3................................Drawing A-189492
Layout View, MS-2016-11-21, G3................................Drawing A-202065
Layout View, MS-2017-11-21, G3................................Drawing A-214362
Layout View, FB-2006-11-21, G3 ................................Drawing A-221063
Daktronics scoreboards are differentiated by their model numbers: For all
scoreboards included in this manual, the two-letter prefix, MS-, identifies the model
as a multisport display. The next four numbers identify the specific model.
Most Daktronics scoreboards also carry a two-number suffix that refers to indoor-
outdoor status and power supply: -11 and -21 are outdoor, 120 V AC displays,
respectively. The LED scoreboards in this manual are currently configured as -11 or
-21 displays.
Reference drawings are found at the end of this manual in Appendix A: Reference
Drawings.

6 Introduction
1.6 Product Safety Approval
Daktronics stackable scoreboards are ETL-listed and tested to CSA standards.
Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding the testing procedures.

Specifications 7
Section 2: Specifications
The following table lists all of the mechanical and electrical specifications, as well as power
requirements for each model listed in this manual. Models are listed in alphanumeric order.

Specifications 9
2.1 Model FB-2006-11/21
Model
Section
Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)
Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)
Digit Size
Digit Color
Maximum
Wattage
Power
Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)
Driver
Number
and
Address
FB-2006
Clock/Score
H2'-4"
W9'-0"
D7"
711 mm
2743 mm
178 mm
60 lb 27 kg
(114 lb 52 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
120 V AC
2.5 A
A1 12
Captions
H7"
W9'-0"
D7"
178 mm
2743 mm
178 mm
25 lb 11 kg
(47 lb 21 kg)
None
Unpowered
Statistics
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
178 mm
42 lb 19 kg
(86 lb 39 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
120 V AC
2.5 A
A1
12

10 Specifications
2.2 Models MS-2014 and MS-2015
Note: Signal wires must be a minimum of 22 AWG with shield.
Model
Section
Dimensions
(Height, Width,
Depth)
Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)
Digit Size
Digit Color
Maximum
Wattage
Power
Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)
Driver
Number and
Address
MS-2014
Clock/Score
H2'-4"
W9'-0"
D7"
914 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
75 lb 34 kg
(142 lb 64 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
120 V AC
2.5 A
A1
71
Player/Penalty
H2'-4"
W9'-0"
D7"
914 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
85 lb 39 kg
(161 lb 73 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
600 W
120 V AC
5.0 A
A2
72
A3
73
Captions
H7"
W9'-0"
D7"
177 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
25 lb 11 kg
(47 lb 21 kg)
N/A
Unpowered
MS-2015
Clock/Score
H2'-4"
W9'-0"
D7"
914 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
60 lb 27 kg
(114 lb 51 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
300 V AC
2.5 A
A1
71

Specifications 11
2.3 Model MS-2016
Model
Section
Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)
Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)
Digit Size
Digit Color
Maximum
Wattage
Power
Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)
Driver
Number
and
Address
MS-2016
Clock
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
45 lb 20 kg
(86 lb 39 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
Unpowered
Captions
H7"
W9'-0"
D7"
177 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
25 lb 11 kg
(47 lb 21 kg)
None
Unpowered
Score/Period
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
45 lb 20 kg
(86 lb 39 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
120 V AC
2.5 A
A1
13

12 Specifications
2.4 Model MS-2017
Model
Section
Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)
Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)
Digit Size
Digit Color
Maximum
Wattage
Power
Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)
Driver
Number
and
Address
MS-2017
Score/Period
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
75 lb 34 kg
(142 lb 64 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
120 V AC
2.5 A
A1 17
Clock
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
75 lb 34 kg
(142 lb 64 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
Fouls/Player
Fouls
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
75 lb 34 kg
(142 lb 64 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
Captions
H7"
W9'-0"
D7"
178 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
45 lb 20 kg
(86 lb 39 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
Unpowered

Specifications 13
2.5 Model MS-2018
Model
Section
Dimensions
(Height, Width,
Depth)
Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)
Digit Size
Digit Color
Maximum
Wattage
Power
Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)
Driver
Number and
Address
MS-2018
Clock/Score
H2'-4"
W9'-0"
D7"
914 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
75 lb 34 kg
(142 lb 64 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
300 W
120 V AC
2.5 A
A1
71
Player/Penalty
H2'-4"
W9'-0"
D7"
914 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
85 lb 39 kg
(161 lb 161 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
600 W
120 V AC
5.0 A
A2
72
Captions
H7"
W9'-0"
D7"
177 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
25 lb 11 kg
(47 lb 21 kg)
None
Unpowered
Shots on Goal
H1'-2"
W9'-0"
D7"
356 mm
2743 mm
177 mm
45 lb 20 kg
(86 lb 39 kg)
10"
-11 red
-21 amber
Unpowered