Daktronics Gen vi radio p1110 User manual

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GEN VI RADIO

INSTALLATION MANUAL

P1110

DD2362277

Rev 06

15 June 2018

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Table of Contents

1 Installation ��1

Radio Receiver .....................................................................................................................................1

Indoor Scoreboards ��1

Radio/Wire Switch..........................................................................................................................1

Outdoor Scoreboards ��1

Radio Antenna Extension Kit ...............................................................................................................1

2 Setting Radio Channels��2

Radio Control Overview ......................................................................................................................2

Power-Up Sequence & LED Indicators...............................................................................................2

Server (Console)��2

Client (Scoreboard) ��3

Typical Radio Congurations ..............................................................................................................5

Single Controller System ��5

Multiple Controller System with Single Broadcast Group ��6

Multiple Controller with Multiple Broadcast Groups ��7

3 Troubleshooting ��9

Blank Scoreboard(s).............................................................................................................................9

Skipping, Periodic Blanking & Delays on Scoreboard(s)..................................................................9

Radio Diagnostics...............................................................................................................................10

Identifying Radios with Diagnostic Support ��10

Radio Test Menus ��10

Signal Strength & Missed Packet Tests .......................................................................................12

Radio Channel Test......................................................................................................................12

Server Version Test........................................................................................................................12

Additional Information ��12

4 Daktronics Exchange and Repair & Return Programs ��14

Exchange Program ............................................................................................................................14

Repair & Return Program...................................................................................................................15

Daktronics Warranty & Limitation of Liability ...................................................................................15

A Reference Drawings ��17

B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ��27

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Installation

1

1 Installation

Radio Receiver

The radio receiver has hook-and-loop fastener strips to secure it to the inside of the

scoreboard. Most outdoor scoreboards also have an internal mounting bracket to which

the radio receiver can attach. Refer to the component location drawings included in the

scoreboard manual for the exact radio mounting location.

Indoor Scoreboards

Reference Drawings:

Installation Diagram; Indoor Scbd Gen VI Radio Receiver ......................... DWG-1109105

Radio Installation Details; Scoreboards ......................................................... DWG-1130990

Radio Installation Pattern; Scoreboards ........................................................ DWG-1166771

For standard indoor scoreboards (Tuff Sport®& ColorSmart®), refer to DWG-1109105.

Note: For scoreboards built after March 2013, refer also to DWG-1130990. These

scoreboards have mounting holes for U bolts that protect the antenna. If holes

need to be drilled into the scoreboard, use DWG-1166771 as a guide.

Radio/Wire Switch

Reference Drawings:

Install Details; Indoor Radio/Wire Switch.......................................................... DWG-168045

For indoor installations that have a radio/wire switch, refer to DWG-168045.

Outdoor Scoreboards

Reference Drawings:

Installation Drawing; Outdoor Scbd Gen VI Radio Receiver ...................... DWG-1109181

Outdoor Installation; Gen VI Radio & Base Station ...................................... DWG-1109252

For standard outdoor scoreboards, refer to DWG-1109181.

In certain situations, it is possible that both an All Sport®radio receiver and an RC-100

base station will be installed in the same scoreboard. For instance, a handheld RC-100

controller may be used when running practices, and then a wireless All Sport console

controls the scoreboard during real games. In these cases, refer to DWG-1109252. The

wireless device that takes precedence is the one that the scoreboard receiver nds

active rst, and it will control the scoreboard until the signal is no longer present.

Note: For dual-radio setups, Gen VI radio receiver requires rmware Version 1�4 or

greater, and RC-100 base station requires rmware Version 3�7 or greater.

Radio Antenna Extension Kit

An optional radio antenna extension kit (Daktronics part # 0A-1196-0243) is used to help

ensure a better line-of-sight from the console to the scoreboard. For more information,

refer to the Remote Antenna Installation Quick Guide (DD3548818), available online at

www.daktronics.com/manuals.

Setting Radio Channels

2

2 Setting Radio Channels

Radio Control Overview

The radio receiver units used in Daktronics scoreboards have a channel (CHAN) switch

that can be set from 1–8. The receivers also have a broadcast group (BCAST) switch that

can be set from 1–8. The broadcast group denes a group of radio receivers that “listen”

to the channel selected on the channel switch as well as “listen” for data sent out on

their broadcast channel.

Note: Gen VI units sold internationally (Europe/Asia) only have broadcast groups 1–4.

Each radio receiver will accept data sent

from the broadcast channel of its respective

broadcast group (either 1–8), as well as data

sent from the “Master Broadcast” channel.

This is selected when the console is set to

BCAST 0 and CHAN 00.

The radio settings in the console (transmitter)

must match the settings in the scoreboard

(receiver). By default, both devices are set to

BCAST 1, CHAN 01. The installation drawings

in Appendix A show the proper way to set

the channel and broadcast group numbers

for the receiver. The operator must then enter

these specic numbers when prompted

during console startup.

To determine the settings of a scoreboard without accessing the receiver, rst power it

down and shut off any radio-equipped consoles in the area. Next, power the scoreboard

back up and watch for the radio settings. The settings will appear as “bX CY” where Xis

the current broadcast group and Yis the current channel.

The settings are typically displayed in the clock digits or Home and Guest score digits,

depending on the scoreboard model. Refer to Figure 1.

The console automatically detects when a radio transmitter is installed and will prompt

for the transmitter settings after a valid sport code is entered.

Power-Up Sequence & LED Indicators

The sections below outline the power-up sequence of both the client (scoreboard)

and server (console) sides of the radio system under normal operating conditions. LED

indicator locations and descriptions are also provided.

Server (Console)

1� Power ON – the POWER indicator (green LED) on rear of console illuminates.

2� While the console displays the software version on the LCD, the radio detects if it is

connected to the console.

a� Once a console connection is detected, the radio boots up in Server Mode.

b� The STATUS indicator (amber LED) on the back of the console illuminates.

DAKTRONICS

HOME

GUEST HOME

BALL STRIKE OUT

INNING

H E

DAKTRONICS

STRIKE OUT H EBALL

INNING

HOME GUEST

Figure 1: Radio Settings in Clock or Score Digits

Setting Radio Channels

3

3� The console will ask to Resume Game? – select one of the following choices:

• [Yes] – The console immediately begins sending information over the radio link, using

the channel it was set to when last shut off.

• [No] - (see below)

a� After entering or accepting the Sport Code, the console checks if the radio is

installed. If detected, the console displays the current Broadcast and Channel

numbers.

b� Accepting the listed values results in no changes to the radio, and the console

begins sending information over the radio link.

c� Changing the listed values updates the settings, and the console begins sending

data over the radio link on the new channel.

Refer to Typical Radio Congurations (p.5) for information about changing the radio

settings in the console.

Figure 2 shows the LED indicators on the radio transmitter, located on the rear of the

console.

• STATUS (amber LED) – Should always be

ON when installed in a console; signies

that the radio is operating in Server

Mode

• DATA (red LED) – Active when data is

received from the console and passed

to the radio transmitter

• POWER (green LED) – Illuminates when power is applied to the transmitter

Client (Scoreboard)

Reference Drawings:

Installation Diagram; Indoor Scbd Gen VI Radio Receiver ......................... DWG-1109105

Installation Drawing; Outdoor Scbd Gen VI Radio Receiver ...................... DWG-1109181

To locate and access the receiver, refer to the service documentation for the particular

scoreboard model.

1� Power ON – the POWER indicator (green LED) illuminates.

2� After an approximately seven-second delay to allow the scoreboard to perform

a segment test, “b# C#” displays on the scoreboard, followed by “US” or “EU”

depending on region.

• “US” – Domestic (US/Canada) radio with a higher transmission power and access

to all Broadcast Groups.

• “EU” – International (Europe/UK etc) radio with a lower transmission power and

access to Broadcast Groups 1-4 only.

Note: Mixed radio types are not compatible.

RADIO

STATUS DATA POWER

Figure 2: Radio Transmitter (on Rear of Console)

Setting Radio Channels

4

3� The radio receiver listens for a sever on the following channels, in order:

a� B# C## - the exact channel the radio is set to via its switches

b� B# C00 – the broadcast channel

c� B0 C00 – the master broadcast channel

d� Diagnostics Channel – see Radio Diagnostics (p�10)

e� The sequence then repeats.

4� The receiver searches until a server on one of those channels is detected. The DATA

OUT indicator (red LED) will ash periodically while searching.

5� Once locked onto a server, the RADIO IN RANGE indicator (amber LED) illuminates.

The radio will remain on that channel until the server is removed, powered down, or

the client is powered down.

Note: Refer to DWG-1109105 (indoor) or DWG-1109181 (outdoor) for instructions on

changing the channel and broadcast groups inside the radio receiver.

Figure 3 shows the LED indicators on the radio receiver.

• POWER (green LED) – Illuminates when power is applied to the receiver

• RADIO IN RANGE (amber LED) – Illuminates when a server (radio-equipped console) is

active on the receiver’s broadcast group channel

• DATA OUT (red LED) – Randomly ashes when data is being received from a server;

regularly pulses when searching for a server

2.4GHZ

LL-2567

REV 01

POWER

RADIO IN RANGE

DATA OUT

DAKTRONICS

WIRELESS RECEIVER

Status Indicators

Remove Cover to

Access Switches

Figure 3: Radio Receiver w/ Cover

Setting Radio Channels

5

Typical Radio Congurations

There are three different radio scenarios that can be accommodated: a single

controller system, a multiple controller system with a single broadcast group, and a

multiple controller system with multiple broadcast groups. Each of these congurations is

described in detail in the following sections.

Single Controller System

In a single controller system (Figure 4), all radio receivers and all scoreboards receive

signal from the same console at all times. The default channel and broadcast group

settings on the receiver are not typically modied. An example of this type of system is a

football eld with a scoreboard in one or both end zones displaying the same data.

BCAST 1, CHAN 01-08

to control a specific

scoreboard BCAST 1-2, CHAN 01-02

to control a specific

scoreboard

BCAST 1-2, CHAN 00

to control a specific

broadcast group

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HOME GUEST

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BCAST 1, CHAN 01

BCAST 2, CHAN 01

BCAST 1, CHAN 00

BCAST 2, CHAN 00

BCAST 1, CHAN 02

BCAST 2, CHAN 02

BCAST 0, CHAN 00

to control all at once

OR

BCAST 0, CHAN 00

to control all at once

OR

BCAST 1, CHAN 08

BCAST 1, CHAN 01

BCAST 2, CHAN 01

BCAST 1, CHAN 02

BCAST 2, CHAN 02

BCAST 1, CHAN 08

BCAST 1, CHAN 01

Figure 4: Single Control Console

Typically, all single controller systems will use the default setting BCAST = 1, CHAN = 1.

All radio receivers in the system must be set to the same values.

Display Action

The LCD will toggle between

these 2 screens:

RADIO SETTINGS

BCAST X CHAN YY

ENTER TO ACCEPT

CLEAR TO MODIFY

BCAST GROUP X*

RADIO CHAN YY

X = broadcast group number

YY = channel number

The LCD shows the current radio settings along with a prompt to

accept or modify these values.

If the radio settings are correct press <ENTER>.

If these values are incorrect, press <CLEAR>, and the LCD at

bottom left is shown, allowing edit of the channel or broadcast

group setting.

Broadcast Group Setting

[1] Use this setting for all single controller systems. Use the

number keys to edit this value and press <ENTER> to accept.

The asterisk will move to the channel setting.

Channel Setting

[1-8] Edit the channel number to the desired value and press

<ENTER> to accept. The CHAN switch on the receiver must

match this value.

Setting Radio Channels

6

Multiple Controller System with Single Broadcast Group

In a multiple controller system with a single broadcast group (Figure 5), there may be

one console for each scoreboard and/or one master controller that can run every

scoreboard at one time or take control of a specic scoreboard. An example of this type

of system is a softball complex with individual scoreboards on several different elds.

BCAST 1, CHAN 01-08

to control a specific

scoreboard BCAST 1-2, CHAN 01-02

to control a specific

scoreboard

BCAST 1-2, CHAN 00

to control a specific

broadcast group

DAKTRONICS

PERIOD

HOME GUEST

DAKTRONICS

PERIOD

HOME GUEST

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PERIOD

HOME GUEST

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PERIOD

HOME GUEST

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PERIOD

HOME GUEST

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HOME GUEST

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HOME GUEST

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BCAST 1, CHAN 01

BCAST 2, CHAN 01

BCAST 1, CHAN 00

BCAST 2, CHAN 00

BCAST 1, CHAN 02

BCAST 2, CHAN 02

BCAST 0, CHAN 00

to control all at once

OR

BCAST 0, CHAN 00

to control all at once

OR

BCAST 1, CHAN 08

BCAST 1, CHAN 01

BCAST 2, CHAN 01

BCAST 1, CHAN 02

BCAST 2, CHAN 02

BCAST 1, CHAN 08

BCAST 1, CHAN 01

Figure 5: Single Broadcast Group

Multiple controller systems typically use Broadcast 1 and Channel 1 for the rst controller

and Channels 2–8 for all remaining controllers. All radio receivers in the system must be

set to Broadcast 1 (BCAST 1).

Display Action

The LCD will toggle between

these 2 screens:

RADIO SETTINGS

BCAST X CHAN YY

ENTER TO ACCEPT

CLEAR TO MODIFY

BCAST GROUP X*

RADIO CHAN YY

X = broadcast group number

YY = channel number

The LCD shows the current radio settings along with a prompt to

accept or modify these values.

If the radio settings are correct press <ENTER>.

If these values are incorrect, press <CLEAR>, and the LCD at

bottom left is shown, allowing edit of the channel or broadcast

group setting.

Broadcast Group Setting

[1] Use this setting for all multiple controllers with single

broadcast group setups. Use the number keys to edit this value

and press <ENTER> to accept. The asterisk will move to the

channel setting.

Channel Setting

[1-8] Edit the channel number to the desired value and press

<ENTER> to accept. The CHAN switch on the receiver must

match this value.

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