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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.........................................1
Display Overview .......................................1
Network Concepts ....................................2
RS232........................................................2
RS422........................................................2
Ethernet....................................................2
Fiber-optic Ethernet................................3
Cellular Modem......................................3
2 Mechanical Installation .....................4
Support Structure Design ..........................4
Display Mounting.......................................4
Rear Mounting (Single Face Only)........4
Top/Bottom Mounting (Single Face or
Double Face) ..........................................4
Side Mounting (Single Face or Double
Face)........................................................4
Shoe Mounting (Single Face or Double
Face)........................................................5
Power and Signal....................................5
For Shoe-Mounting Method...................5
3 Electrical Installation ..........................6
Getting Started ..........................................6
Conduit.......................................................6
Power Requirements .................................6
Grounding ..................................................7
New Power Installation...........................7
Existing Power Installation......................7
Signal Termination from Computer to
Display.........................................................8
RS232........................................................8
RS422........................................................8
Ethernet....................................................8
Fiber-Optic Ethernet ...............................9
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10
Getting Started ........................................10
Weather Stripping....................................10
Accessing the Internal Components ....10
Module Removal and Replacement....10
Power Supply Replacement ..................11
Controller Board.......................................11
Controller Address Setting ..................12
Controller Diagnostics..........................14
Light Sensor...............................................15
Communication Accessories (Optional) ..
...................................................................15
RS422 Surge Suppressor .......................15
Signal Converter...................................16
Ethernet Surge Card .............................18
Fiber Media Converter.........................18
Troubleshooting .......................................19
Initialization Sequence............................20
5 Exchange and Repair ......................21
Daktronics Exchange and Repair &
Return Programs ......................................21
Exchange Program ..............................21
Before Contacting Daktronics.............21
Repair & Return Program .....................22
Shipping Address..................................23
Email ......................................................23