Daktronics DistaView BA-624-31 User manual

Single Section DistaView™
Outdoor LED Scoreboards
Generation IV
Display Manual
ED-16962 Rev 2 – 30 October 2008
Models
BA-624-31 BA-2618-31 MS-915-31 SO-2918-31
BA-1018-31 BA-2715-31 MS-2004-31 TI-2015-31
BA-2004-31 BA-2718-31 MS-3918-31
BA-2010-31 FB-824-31 SO-2008-31
BA-2515-31 FB-4005-31 SO-2013-31/32

ED-16962
Product 1192
Rev 2 – 30 October 2008
Please fill in the information below for your display; use it for reference when
calling Daktronics for assistance.
Display Serial No. _____________________________________________
Display Model No. _____________________________________________
Date Installed _________________________________________________
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 How To Use This Manual ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature .......................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Product Overview ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Model Names............................................................................................. 1-5
1.5 Product Safety Approval ........................................................................... 1-5
Section 2: Specifications................................................................................ 2-1
Section 3: Mechanical Installation................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Scoreboard Protective Devices.................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Erecting Beams and Columns.................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Lifting the Scoreboard ............................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Scoreboard Mounting ................................................................................ 3-3
3.5 Scoreboard Mounting ................................................................................ 3-4
3.6 Mounting Method 1 ................................................................................... 3-5
3.7 Mounting Method 2 ................................................................................... 3-6
3.8 Scoreboard Mounting Using Spacers ........................................................ 3-7
3.9 Ad Panel Mounting.................................................................................... 3-8
Section 4: Electrical Installation.................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Power......................................................................................................... 4-1
Grounding........................................................................................... 4-2
Power Installation............................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Power and Signal Connection.................................................................... 4-3
Section 5: Scoreboard Maintenance and Troubleshooting........................ 5-1
5.1 Cabinet Specifications ............................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Component Location and Access .............................................................. 5-1
Replacing a Digit................................................................................ 5-2
Replacing a Driver.............................................................................. 5-3
5.3 Schematic................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 LED Drivers .............................................................................................. 5-4
5.5 Segmentation and Digit Designation ......................................................... 5-5
5.6 Lightning Protection .................................................................................. 5-5
5.7 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................... 5-5
5.8 Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 5-6
5.9 Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs........................... 5-6
Exchange Program.............................................................................. 5-7
Repair and Return Program................................................................ 5-8
How to reach us.................................................................................. 5-8
Appendix A: Reference Drawings .....................................................................A-1

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Appendix B: Eyebolts......................................................................................... B-1

Introduction 1-1
Section 1: Introduction
This manual explains the installation of Daktronics DistaView Outdoor LED Scoreboards
and provides details for display maintenance. With questions regarding the safety,
installation, operation or service of these systems, contact Daktronics Customer Service at 1-
877-605-1115. For more information on Daktronics Customer Service see Section 5.9 of this
manual.
1.1 How To Use This Manual
Important Safeguards:
1. Read and understand these instructions before installing the display.
2. Do not drop the control console or allow it to get wet.
3. Properly ground the scoreboard with a grounding electrode at the
scoreboard location.
4. Disconnect power when the scoreboard is not in use.
5. Disconnect power when servicing the scoreboard.
6. Do not modify the scoreboard structure or attach any panels or coverings to
the scoreboard without the express written consent of Daktronics, Inc.
Figure 1 illustrates the Daktronics drawing numbering system. Daktronics identifies
individual engineering drawings by their drawing number (7087-P08A-69945 in the
example), which is located in the lower right corner of the drawing. This manual
refers to drawings by their last set of numbers and the letter preceding them. The
example would be Drawing A-69945.
Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label
Reference drawings are grouped and inserted in alphanumeric order in the
Appendix.
Listed below are a number of drawing types commonly used by Daktronics, along
with the information that each is likely to provide.
System riser diagrams: overall system layout from control room to
display, power, and phase requirements.

1-2 Introduction
Shop drawings: fan locations, transformer locations, mounting
information, power and signal entrance points, and access method (front or
rear).

Schematics: power wiring, signal wiring, panelboard or power termination
panel assignments, signal termination panel assignments, and transformer
assignments.
Final assembly: component locations, part numbers, display dimensions,
and assembly/disassembly instructions.
All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures, or other manuals are
presented in bold typeface, as in this example: “Refer to Drawing A-114667 for the
location of the driver enclosure.” Additionally, any drawings referenced within a
particular subsection are listed at the beginning of that subsection in the following
manner:
Reference Drawing:
Shop Drawing; 16 High 2 ½" Small Matrix...................Drawing A-114667
Daktronics identifies manuals by their engineering document (ED) number, which is
located on the cover page of the manual. For example, this manual would be referred
to as ED-16962.
The serial and model numbers of a Daktronics scoreboard can be found on the ID
label on the display. The label will be similar to the one shown in Figure 2. When
calling Daktronics Customer Service, please have this information available to
ensure that your request is serviced as quickly as possible. For future reference, note
your scoreboard model number, serial number, and installation date on the second
page of this manual.
Figure 2: Scoreboard ID Label
Daktronics displays are built for long life and require little maintenance. However,
from time to time, certain display components will have to be replaced. The
Replacement Parts List in Section 5 provides the names and part numbers of
components that may require replacement during the life of this display.
Following the Replacement Parts List is an explanation of Daktronics' exchange and
replacement programs. Refer to these instructions if you must replace or repair any
display component.
1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature
To fully understand some Daktronics drawings, such as schematics, it is necessary to
know how various components are labeled in those drawings. This information is
useful when trying to communicate maintenance or troubleshooting efforts.
The label “A” on a drawing item typically denotes an assembly. An assembly can be
Introduction 1-3

1-4 Introduction
a single circuit board or a collection of components that function together, usually
mounted on a single plate or in a single enclosure.
In addition, the following labeling formats might be found on various Daktronics
drawings:
“TB _ _” denotes a termination block for power or signal cable.
“F _ _” denotes a fuse.
“E _ _” denotes a grounding point.
“J _ _” denotes a power or signal jack.
“P _ _” denotes a power or signal plug for the opposite jack.
Finally, Daktronics part numbers are commonly found on drawings. Those part
numbers can be used when requesting replacement parts from Daktronics Customer
Service. Take note of the following part number formats. (Not all possible formats
are listed here.)
“0P- _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _” denotes an individual circuit board, such as a driver
board.
“0A-_ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _” denotes an assembly, such as a circuit board and the
plate or bracket to which it is mounted. A collection of circuit boards
working as a single unit may also carry an assembly label.
“W- _ _ _ _ ” denotes a wire or cable. Cables may also carry the assembly
numbering format in certain circumstances. This is especially true for
ribbon cables.
“F- _ _ _ _ ” denotes a fuse.
“T- _ _ _ _ ” denotes a transformer.
“PR- _ _ _ _ _ - _” denotes a specially ordered part.
“M- _ _ _ ” denotes a metal part, and “0S-_ _ _ _ _ _” typically denotes a
fabricated metal assembly.
1.3 Product Overview
The Daktronics DistaView LED scoreboards are part of a family of scoring and
timing displays designed to offer easy installation, readability and reliability.
Microprocessor control assures consistent operation and accuracy.
Featuring large, highly visible DistaView digits, the boards use light emitting diodes,
or LEDs, to illuminate the display. LEDs are tiny, solid-state components that use a
semiconductor chip to transform electrical current into light; they are high-intensity,
low-energy lighting units. Scoreboards in this series only use red LEDs for optimum
outdoor readability.
Because of their LED technology, the scoreboards consume little power – barely
more than a single household lamp. Power usage for displays in this series equals
100 watts.

Introduction 1-5
Each of the sections in this manual contains model-specific information, including
physical dimensions, digit configuration, and power requirements. The scoreboard
engineering drawings, located in Appendix A, also list dimensions, weight, and
mounting instructions for each display. Additionally, scoreboard model number and
electrical requirements can be found on a label on the scoreboard entrance panel.
Cabinets for the displays are constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum. Digit and
indicator faceplates are black, and they are set directly into the scoreboard surface.
The outdoor LED scoreboards have been designed for use with an All Sport®5000
Series control console; displays equipped with team name message centers require
an All Sport 5000 Series controller. Both consoles use All Sport keyboard overlays
(sport inserts) for game control, and the boards operate without modification on All
Sport 5000 signal protocol. Refer to the following controller manuals for operating
instructions:
•ED-11976: All Sport 5000 Series Control Console Operation Manual
1.4 Model Names
Daktronics scoreboards are differentiated by their model numbers: BA-2718, for
example, designates a specific baseball scoreboard. The two-letter prefixes for
scoreboards in this manual include the following: BA – baseball; CT – counter; FB
– football; MS – multisport; RO – rodeo; SO – soccer; and TI – timer.
1.5 Product Safety Approval
Daktronics outdoor scoreboards are ETL and CE listed and tested to CSA standard
for outdoor use. Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding testing procedures.

Specifications 2-1
Section 2: Specifications
The following table shows all of the mechanical specifications, circuit specifications, and
maximum power requirements for each model in this manual. Models are listed in
alphanumeric order.
Notes: Driver address setting can be configured using the J19 address plug. Also, the S1 dip switch is
found in all Gen IV drivers. For more details see Section 5.4.
Display Specifications
BA-2718-31 & BA-2618-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 5'-0" (1524 mm) High
10’-0" (3048 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 115 lb (52 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 100 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 0.9 A
Driver number and Address A1 62
A1 61 BA-2718-31 BA-2618-31
Display Specifications
SO-2918-31, MS-3918-31 & FB-4005-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 5'-0" (1524 mm) High
10’-0" (3048 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 115 lb
Nomi nal Digit Size 18"
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 1.7 A
Driver number and Address A1 11
A1 11
A1 11
SO-2918-31
MS-3918-31
FB-4005-31

Display Specifications
SO-2918-32
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 5'-0" (1524 mm) High
10’-0" (3048 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 115 lb (52 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit 240 V AC
Amps 0.84 A
Driver number and Address A1 11 SO-2918-32
Display Specifications
TI-2015-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 2'-4" (711 mm) High
3’-4" (1016 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 36 lb (16 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 24" (610 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 150 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 1.25 A
Driver number and Address A1 02 TI-2015-31
2-2 Specifications

Display Specifications
BA-624-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 6'-0" (1829 mm) High
16’-0" (4877 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 300 lb (136 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 24" (610 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 100 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 0.9 A
Driver number and Address A1 61 BA-624-31
Specifications 2-3

Display Specifications
BA-1018-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 6'-0" (1829 mm) High
14’-0" (4267 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 216 lb (98 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 1.7 A
Driver number and Address A1 12 BA-1018-31
Display Specifications
BA-2515-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 3'-0" (914 mm) High
6’-0" (1829 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 75 lb (34 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 15" (381 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 100 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 0.9 A
Driver number and Address A1 61 BA-2515-31
2-4 Specifications

Display Specifications
BA-2715-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 3'-0" (915 mm) High
9’-0" (2743 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 100 lb (45 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 100 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 0.9 A
Driver number and Address A1 61 BA-2715-31
Display Specifications
SO-2013-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 6'-0" (1829 mm) High
16’-0" (4877 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 450 lb (204 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 400 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 3.4 A
Driver number and Address A1
A2 13 14 SO-2013-31
Specifications 2-5

2-6 Specifications
Display Specifications
BA-2004-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 6'-6" (1981 mm) High
20’-0" (6096 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 600 lb (272 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 15" (381 mm) & 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 600 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 5.0 A
Driver number and Address A1 67
A2 68
A3 69
BA-2004-31
Display Specifications
MS-915-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 4'-0" (1219 mm) High
8’-0" (2439 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 88 lb (40 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 15" (381 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 1.6 A
Driver number and Address A1 11 MS-915-31

Display Specifications
BA-2010-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 6'-0" (1829 mm) High
8’-0" (2438 mm)` Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 1.67 A
Driver number and Address A1 61 BA-2010-31
Display Specifications
FB-824-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 4'-0" (1219 mm) High
14’-0" (4267 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 200 lb (91 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 24" (610 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 1.7 A
Driver number and Address A1 11 FB-824-31
Specifications 2-7

2-8 Specifications
Display Specifications
SO-2008-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 5'-6" (1676 mm) High
16’-0" (4877 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 240 lb (109 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 200 W
Circuit0 120 V AC
Amps 1.67 A
Driver number and Address A1 17 SO-2008-31
Display Specifications
MS-2004-31
DistaView LED Scoreboards
Dimensions
(Height/Width/Depth) 5'-0" (1524 mm) High
18’-0" (5486 mm) Wide
6” (152 mm) Deep
Weight 300 lb (136 kg)
Nominal Digit Size 18" (457 mm)
Digit/Indicator Color Red
Maximum Display Wattage 600 W
Circuit 120 V AC
Amps 5 A
Driver number and Address A1 74
A2 75 MS-2004-31

Mechanical Installation 3-1
Section 3: Mechanical Installation
Mechanical installation consists of installing concrete footings and steel beams and mounting
the scoreboard and accompanying ad panels to the beams.
3.1 Scoreboard Protective Devices
Note: Some users install devices to protect the scoreboard from projectiles.
Scoreboard protection devices not provided by Daktronics must be approved by
Daktronics prior to installation. Failure to follow this approval procedure will void
the scoreboard warranty. Daktronics makes available optional devices, including
screens and netting, to help protect the scoreboard from damage due to normal ball
impacts.
3.2 Erecting Beams and Columns
Reference Drawings:
Installation Specifications; BA-624-31, SO-2013-31 .....Drawing A-55007
Installation Specifications; BA-1018-31.........................Drawing A-61904
Installation Specifications; MS-915-31.........................Drawing A-113568
Installation Specifications; FB-824 & SO-824..............Drawing A-127287
Installation Specifications; SO-2008............................Drawing A-149074
Installation Specifications; BA-2004/2005/2011..........Drawing A-152777
Installation Specifications; TI-2015..............................Drawing A-173484
Installation Specifications; MS-2004............................Drawing A-176286
Installation Specifications; BA-2010 ............................Drawing A-179304
Installation Specifications; 5'x10' DistaView................Drawing A-206385
Installation Specifications; 5'x10' DistaView
1 side ad panel......................................................Drawing A-206433
Installation Specifications; 5'x10' DistaView
2 side ad panel......................................................Drawing A-206437
Installation Specifications; 3'x6' DistaView..................Drawing A-222869
Installation Specifications; 3'x6' DistaView
1 side ad panel......................................................Drawing A-222872
Installation Specifications; 3'x6' DistaView
2 side ad panel......................................................Drawing A-222875
Installation Specifications; BA-2715-31.......................Drawing A-229969
Installation Specifications;
BA-2715-31 with 1 Ad panel..................................Drawing A-229970
Refer to the drawings listed above for typical display installation with and without
ad panels. The drawings depict beams, footings, and wiring conduits.
Be sure that the installation complies with local building codes and is suitable for
both the type of soil and for wind conditions in the area. A licensed structural
engineer must design all footings and beam structures.
Note: Daktronics assumes no liability for structures designed and installed by others.

3-2 Mechanical Installation
3.3 Lifting the Scoreboard
Reference Drawings:
Lifting Scoreboard .........................................................Drawing A-44548
Small Daktronics scoreboards are not equipped with eyebolts. Refer to Drawing
A-44548 for lifting detail
Larger scoreboard sections and message centers are shipped equipped with eyebolts
that are used to lift the displays. The eyebolts are located along the top of the cabinet
for each scoreboard or scoreboard section.
Note: Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar, or lifting bar, to lift the
display.
Figure 3: Lifting the Display
Using a spreader bar ensures that the force on the eyebolts is straight up, minimizing
lifting stress. Lifting methods are shown in Figure 3 and in Drawing A-44548.
Figure 3 illustrates both the preferred method (left example) and an alternative
method (right example) for lifting a scoreboard. When lifting the display:
•Use a spreader bar.
•Use every lifting point provided.
Take special care not to exceed the rated load of the eyebolts. Refer to ED-7244,
Eyebolts, to determine allowable loads and load angles for the lifting hardware.
ED-7244 is located in Appendix B of this manual.
Avoid using other lifting methods. Cables and chains attached to the eyebolts and
directly to a center lifting point, as shown in the right-hand example in Figure 3, can
create a dangerous lateral force on the eyebolts and may cause the eyebolts to fail.
Daktronics scoreboards use 1/2" and 5/8" shoulder-type eyebolts mounted to a 1/8"
aluminum plate or steel nut plate, but exceeding load angles or weight limits could
cause the bolts to pull out or the scoreboard cabinet to buckle. In either
circumstance, there could be serious damage to the scoreboard. If you must use this
method, ensure a minimum angle between the chain and scoreboard of at least 45°.