Daktronics 6000 Series User manual

201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
6000 SERIES DIGITAL
BILLBOARD
INSTALLATION MANUAL
P1835
DD3289669
Rev 09
23 May 2019

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FCC Statement
Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
Warning: The user is cautioned that changes and
modications made to the equipment without the
approval of manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada Regulatory Information
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Inquiries
Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding our
product compliance.
Mail:
Daktronics
201 Daktronics Dr.
Brookings, SD 57006 USA
Phone:
800-325-8766
Website:
www.daktronics.com

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction�����������������������������������������1
Limitation of Liability ..................................1
Important Contact Information ...............1
Display Identication.................................1
6000 Series Improvements ........................1
Terms Used in this Manual.........................4
Required Tools............................................5
Daktronics Digital Billboard Overview .....5
2 Installation Preparation ����������������������6
Installation Planning ..................................6
Support Ledger ..........................................6
Display Inspection......................................6
3 Display Installation������������������������������7
Display Installation .....................................7
4 Section Splicing ��������������������������������10
Display Section Numbering ....................10
Display Splicing ........................................10
5 Multi-Direction Light Sensor
Relocation �����������������������������������������13
Multi-Direction Light Sensor Relocation.13
6 Webcam Mounting���������������������������14
Mounting the Webcam to the Arm.......14
Standard 10-Foot Fixed Webcam Arm
Installation ................................................14
Standard 10-20 Foot Adjustable-Length
Webcam Arm Installation.......................15
Installation���������������������������������������������15
Optional Retracting the Webcam Arm
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7 Electrical Installation ������������������������17
Main Disconnect .....................................17
Electrical Installation................................17
Display Grounding...................................18
8 Spare Parts Rack Location���������������19
9 Control System Overview ����������������20
Fully Embedded Control System............20
Opening the ISP Box................................21
10 First-Time Power Up���������������������������22
First-Time Power Up..................................22
11 Display Testing and Adjustment������23
Diagnostics Checks .................................23
Display Image Quality.............................23
Test the Light Sensor (MDLS) ...................23
A Reference Drawings �������������������������25
B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation
of Liability�������������������������������������������27

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Introduction
1
1 Introduction
This manual provides information to install and re up a Daktronics digital billboard.
Please read and understand all steps in this manual before beginning the installation
process. Contact the Project Manager with questions.
Limitation of Liability
Failure to perform the following may void factory warranties:
• Install the digital billboard according to the steps in this manual
• Provide proper electrical service
• Ground the display properly
For the full Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability, refer to Section B: Daktronics
Warranty and Limitation of Liability (p�27).
Note: This applies to initial installation only. Manufacturer does not warranty relocation
of displays.
Important Contact Information
Daktronics Help Desk: 1-877-DAK-HELP (325-4357)
Display Identication
This section provides information
that is helpful in understanding a
Daktronics digital billboard display
label. Refer to Figure 1 while
reading the table below.
Display Assembly Number
Display Serial Number
Manufacture Month/Date Year
DB-6000 Modules High X Modules Wide
RMN: Daktronics - 0200 - 11 Manufactured in Sioux Falls, SD
120/240 VAC, Single Phase, 60 HZ
AMPS (L1/L2) = 25.5/24.4 Total
Total Watts = 5,979
6000 Series Improvements
Component Improvement Image of Change
Mounting • Standard offset extrusion
mount
SmartLink • Located externally on third
door from right
Figure 1: 6000 Series Display Label

Introduction
2
Component Improvement Image of Change
Ventilation
• Intake and exhaust hoods
replace intake and exhaust
vents
Internet and
Webcam
Connections
• Located three bays in from
the left
Display Doors
• Hinged doors allow
easy access to internal
components
Control
System • Meraki Router
DMP-8065
• DMP-8065 Gen 2
• No fans on DMP-8065
(internal or external)
• Single Power Supply
• Located on the door to the
right of the ISP equipment
door
Cooling • Fans located on horizontal
members within the display

Introduction
3
Component Improvement Image of Change
ISP Box • Located inside the third
door from left
Term Panel • Located inside the third
door from the right
Spare Parts
• Spare parts are located
inside the far-left bottom
door
• Module, module tool,
power supply, and splice
tool are included. Other
standard service tools are
not
Power
Entrance Box
• Located between third and
fourth doors from the right
• See layout examples on
Page 6
Module Size
• 400 mm
• Uses the latest technology
with a downward-focused
LED

Introduction
4
Component Improvement Image of Change
Power Supply
• Low-prole power supplies
• One 65 W power supply
now powers two modules.
• Power supplies are
mounted to the uprights
inside the display
Optional
Control
System -
Third Party
• Internal location for
customer-provided player
• See DD2879292 for
requirements
Terms Used in this Manual
Lanyard Attachment Ring: A ring found on the back of each module and on the display
doors that attaches to a lanyard and prevents the module from falling.
Latch Release: Releases the latch that holds the module rmly in the display. The latches
are centered near the top and bottom of the module.
Light Emitting Diode (LED): Low-energy, high-intensity lighting unit.
Line Filter: Removes electromagnetic noise that might interfere with local communication
channels from the power system.
Module: Consists of a display board with LEDs, a driver board or logic card, housing, a
module latch assembly, and a louver. Each module is individually removable from either
the front or back of the display. Module part numbers vary by pixel pitch.
ProLink Router (PLR): The PLR takes data in and then routes that data to other areas in the
sign. There is typically one PLR per display section.
Power Supply: A device that converts AC line voltage from the panel board to low DC
voltage for driver boards. In the 5000 series, one power supply powers two modules, one
controller, or a ProLink Router (PLR).
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) Cable: Allows high speed signal from
ow from device to device. In digital billboards, they run signal from module to module
and from the PLR to the modules.
Termination Block: An electrical connection point, usually used to connect internal
power and signal wires of the same type coming into the display from an external
source.
DMP-8065: Digital billboard control card that sends content to the display. The DMP limits
the display to static content and regulates content hold times.

Introduction
5
Required Tools
The following table lists the minimum tool requirements Daktronics recommends having
on site for each installation. Daktronics provides some specialized tools but it is the
installer’s responsibility to provide the majority of tools:
Daktronics-Provided Tools
(located behind labeled
doors)
• Black cable ties
• L-Handle hex head wrench: 1/8"
• Splice wrench
• T-Handle Hex head wrench: 1/8"
Customer-Provided Tools
• Hex head wrenches:
Various sizes
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Phillips screw driver
• Bucket truck: Customer
must provide until nal
proof of performance
• Crane
• Cordless drill
• Drill bits
• Hammers
• Ladder: 6', 8', 10'
• Laptop
• Pry bar
• Ratchet tie-downs/come
along
• Socket and open end
wrench: 11/16"
• Socket extension: 3"
• Socket set
• Tape measure
• Torque Allen wrench: 1/8"
• Utility knife
• Taglines
• Fish tape
Daktronics Digital Billboard Overview
Figure 2 provides a general
overview of display components in
a poster (11’ x 22’) display. Refer to
display-specic drawings to identify
component locations as they vary
by display size.
Spare
Parts
Location
Doors
Ventilation
Exhaust Hood
Ventilation
Intake Hood
ISP Box
DMP-8065
Power
Entrance
Term
Panel
SmartLink
Webcam/Light/Temp
Sensor Connections
Lift Eye
Display Back
Border
Module
Support
Ledger
Display Front
Figure 2: 6000 Series Display Front and Back

Installation Preparation
6
2 Installation Preparation
Installation Planning
Prior to the display arriving on site, review installation plans with the electrician, Internet
Service Provider, and members of the installation crew.
Support Ledger
Ensure that the ledger brackets are mounted to the upright I-beam. All ledger brackets
must be installed prior to lifting the display to the head. For ledger bracket details, refer to
DWG A-988359 (use with offset mounts) and DWG 3041598 (use without offset mounts) in
Section A: Reference Drawings (p�25).
Display Inspection
When the display arrives on site, verify the packaging is in good condition. When
unpacking the display, inspect it for damage and potential issues.
Photograph any damage and contact your Project Manager immediately to report
issues. Failure to report and document shipping damage may void any manufacturer’s
warranties.