Daktronics GALAXY GT6 Series User guide

Galaxy®GT6 Display Series Installation
Quick Guide
DD3894912
Rev 01
12 October 2021
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
Page 1 of 2
Mount Display
1. Lift the display into position on the support
structure.
2. Weld or use 1/2" hardened bolts to secure all
clip angles to support structure.
3. Remove crane support from the display.
4. Remove all eyebolts if desired. Seal all of the
remaining holes with silicone approved for use
on aluminum.
5. Make sure display structure or shrouding does
not block display ventilation.
Connect Power
Refer to the label on back of the display or to the
display riser drawing for power requirements.
Displays require either 120 VAC (2 wire + ground)
or 120/240 (3 wire + ground).
1. Wire Line 1, Line 2, neutral,
and ground wires according
the shop drawing.
2. Connect grounding electrode
to ground lug on each display
face.
3. Test the display ground to
ensure it meets the provisions
of all applicable local and
national codes.
Communications Installation
1. Connect the signal cables to the proper Quick-
Connect Jacks on the back of the display.
Note: Remove protective cap from cables.
120/240 VAC Termination
(Box with Cover Removed)
Wiring from power termination
panel inside display
Line 1 – Brown
Line 2 – Brown
Neutral – Blue
Ground –
Green/Yellow
For future display maintenance:
Turn the 1/8" hex head wrench counter-clockwise to remove modules from the
display face.
Turn the 1/8" hex head wrench clockwise to secure modules to the display face.
Refer to the Galaxy®GT6 Installation and Operation Manual (DD3894917) for more information.

Galaxy®GT6 Display Series Installation
Quick Guide
DD3894912
Rev 01
12 October 2021
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
Page 2 of 2
2. If this display is a two-sided primary/mirror
display, quick-connect cables are provided to
connect the signal between
the two faces. Refer to
options 1 and 2 below for
your specic application.
Option 1: Connect a cable from the Signal Out
jack on primary face to Signal In jack on mirror
face. Connect a second cable from the Signal
Out jack on the mirror face to the Signal In jack
on the primary face.
Option 2: Install the ber quick-connect cable
between Primary and Mirror display faces
when applicable.
3. Secure the excess cable to the support
structure to prevent damage from weather or
vandalism.
Turn On Display
1. Turn on power to the display.
2. Observe boot sequence shown on the display
to get the IP Address or DHCP name. The boot
time lasts about three minutes.
3. Displays are set to DHCP from the factory. If
a static IP address is required, contact the
Daktronics Help Desk at 800-325-8766.
First-Time Venus Login
Log In - Daktronics Web-Hosted Server
1. Navigate to https://venus.daktronics.com
using a web browser such as Internet Explorer
version 11 or later or Chrome.
2. Enter the user name and password into the
Email and Password text boxes.
3. Change the password in the Update Password
text boxes.
4. Update the account information in the User
Information and Additional Information
sections.
Log In - Customer-Local Hosted Server
Navigate to https://ComputerName:44300
(entering the actual computer name for
ComputerName).
Venus Assistance
For further assistance, contact Daktronics
Customer Service.
U.S. and Canada: 1-800-DAKTRON (1-800-325-8766)
Outside the U.S. and Canada: [phone]
Online
http://www.daktronics.com