Daktronics FUELIGHT FL-3000 Series User guide

FuelightTM FL-3000 and FL-4500 Petroleum
Display Installation Quick Guide
DD2238842
Rev 08
06 February 2019
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
Page 1 of 4
Installation
1. Mount the display into the sign structure using the provided holes in
the mounting ange. Alternate holes can be drilled into the mouting
ange if needed. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Note: Do not drill holes into the display face. This will void the
warranty.
2. Use appropriate screws or other hardware to secure the sign to the
structure.
Note: The display is front ventilated. Do not block the display face.
This may void the display warranty.
Grounding
FL-3000 and FL-4500 series displays do not require a local earth ground
electrode.
The displays still require a safety ground from the electrical service panel
for the primary power wires to comply with national electric codes.
Power Installation
Install Daktronics FuelightTM displays using a two wire plus ground circuit.
The ground from the circuit must be connected to the ground bus bar
or green wire attached to the
grounding stud within each Fuelight
display. Refer to Figure 3. Do not
connect neutral to ground at the
disconnect or at the display, this
would violate electrical codes
and void the warranty. Use a
disconnect so that all ungrounded
conductors can be disconnected.
To connect power to the display:
1. Route the power cable into
the display through one of
the knockouts on the display’s
backsheet.
2. Use wire nuts or other
appropriate hardware to
connect power wires - hot
(black) and neutral (white) - to
the power supply harness or
pigtail. Refer to Figure 3 and
Figure 4.
Figure 1: Securing Digit Cabinet
daktronics
CORNER GAS
UNL
REG
DSL
Figure 2: Inserting Digits into
Cabinet
TOP TOP TOP TOP
TOP TOP TOP TOP
TOP TOP TOP TOP
Display 1
Power In
From Power
Box At
Display Base
Display 2
Power Out
From Display 1
Daisy Chained
To Display 2
Use Grounding
Stud
Display 3
Power Out
From Display 1
Daisy Chained
To Display 2
Use Grounding
Stud
Use Grounding
Stud
Power
Box
Figure 3: Proper Grounding for Multiple Fuelight Displays

FuelightTM FL-3000 and FL-4500 Petroleum
Display Installation Quick Guide
DD2238842
Rev 08
06 February 2019
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
Page 2 of 4
3. Connect supply power ground wire to the grounding stud. Refer to Figure 4.
Note: Verify the power supply ground wire is connected to the
grounding stud.
Display Interconnections
Signal travels from the host driver jack J9 to additional display drivers
through the Line-to-Line cable. Line-to-line connections are made using
jacks J9 and J10 on the driver.
The preferred cable routing has signal leaving each driver from jack J9
and entering the next driver on jack J10
Each time you connect the line-to-line cable to J9, you must also
connect the drain wire to the upper-left stud that holds the driver in
place.
1. Use provided knockouts on the back of the display for signal
entrance and exit. Refer to Figure 5.
2. Install the provided bushing at the
knockout location.
3. Connect the provided line-to-line
cable, shown in Figure 6, to host
driver jack J9. The host driver can be
identied by having the
communication option attached to
jack J16.
4. Place the drain wire of the line-to-
line cable on the upper-left stud that
holds the driver in place. Refer to
Figure 7.
5. Place the 6-32 nut on the stud and
tighten it with a 5/16” nut driver. Refer
to Figure 8.
Figure 4: Power Connection With
Grounding Stud
Line 2
Line 3
Line 1
2
3
1
Signal Wire
Figure 5: Line-to-Line Details Figure 6: Line-to-Line Cable
Figure 7: Installed Line-to-Line
Cable with Drain Wire Figure 8: Installed Drain Wire

FuelightTM FL-3000 and FL-4500 Petroleum
Display Installation Quick Guide
DD2238842
Rev 08
06 February 2019
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
Page 3 of 4
6. Route the provided line-to-line cable from the host driver jack J9 to the next client display driver,
connecting to jack J10. Refer to
Figure 9.
7. Run cable through the
knockouts located on the
display’s backsheet and be
sure to use the provided cable
bushings that snap into place.
8. Repeat until all displays are
connected.
Note: Do not connect the last
display driver back to
the host.
Additional Information
Important Notes:
• Route cables at least 6 inches
away from interfering sources
like ballasts, orescent light
bulbs, power sources, any type of motor, etc.
• Pull excess cable into the display cabinet, coil cable, zip tie it together and carefully place coil
inside the display cabinet.
For additional support information or communications installation information, visit www.daktronics.com/
support.
Installing a Cash/Credit Display
A rectangular opening must be provided to accommodate the Cash/
Credit™ display. Consult the shop drawing for cutout dimensions.
1. Lift displays into the support structure. Figure 10 shows a display being
inserted into a support structure.
Note: Daktronics assumes no liability for display damage or injury
resulting from incorrect setup or incorrect lifting methods.
2. Drill through the front anges of the cabinet to attach the display to
the base structure using appropriate hardware for site conditions.
Refer to Figure 11. Actual site demands will dictate variances and
appropriate mounting methods.
Access Internal Cash/Credit Display Components
The door of Cash/Credit displays is secured by a screw (two screws
secure the door on 2H displays).
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the screw.
2. Open the door using the knob attached to the display face.
Face 2Face 1
Price 1
Price 2
Price 1
Price 2
Host Driver - Comm Attached
J10 - Line In
J9 - Line Out
J16 - Comm Port
LINE TO LINE
COMM
PORT
Figure 9: Line-to-Line Cable Installation
CORNER GAS
REG
DSL
UNL
Figure 10: Inserting Display Into
Cabinet
Figure 11: Secure Display in Sign
Structure

FuelightTM FL-3000 and FL-4500 Petroleum
Display Installation Quick Guide
DD2238842
Rev 08
06 February 2019
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
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3. The power supply is attached inside the cabinet to the display’s backsheet, as shown in Figure 12,
and its location varies between display sizes.
Grounding
Cash/Credit displays do not require a local earth ground electrode.
The displays still require a safety ground from the electrical service panel for the primary power wires to
comply with national electric codes.
Cash/Credit Display Power Installation
Install Daktronics Cash/Credit displays using a two-wire plus
ground circuit. The ground from the circuit must be connected
to the grounding stud within each Cash/Credit display. Do not
connect neutral to ground at the disconnect or at the display,
this would violate electrical codes and void the warranty.
Use a disconnect so that all ungrounded conductors can be
disconnected.
To connect power to the display, complete the following steps:
1. Route power cable into the display through one of the
knockouts on the display’s backsheet.
2. Use wire nuts or other appropriate hardware to connect
power wires to the power supply harness or pigtail. Refer to
Figure 13.
3. Connect supply power ground wire to the grounding stud.
Refer to Figure 13.
Note: Verify the power supply ground wire is connected to
the grounding stud.
Connect Cash/Credit Display to the Fuelight Driver
Connect the 8 position Mate-N-Lok plug of harness W-2709 from
the cash/credit module to jack J18 on a Fuelight driver. Refer to Figure 14.
Use
Grounding
Stud
SERIAL #
LABEL B
LABEL A
LABEL C
Figure 12: Internal Component Locations
Figure 13: Power Connection
Figure 14: Cash/Credit Display
Connection to Driver