Daktronics 4200 Series User manual

4200 Series
Digital Billboard
Installation Manual
DD2323806 Rev 6 – 29 May 2015
201 Daktronics Dr. PO Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
www.daktronics.com

DD2323806
Product 1604
Rev 6 – 29 May 2015
DAKTRONICS, INC.
Copyright 2013-2015
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Limitation of Liability.....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Important Contact Information.....................................................................................................1
1.3 Display Identification .....................................................................................................................1
1.4 4200 Series Improvements .............................................................................................................2
1.5 Terms Used in this Manual............................................................................................................3
1.6 Required Tools.................................................................................................................................4
1.7 Daktronics Digital Billboard Overview .......................................................................................5
Section 2: Installation Preparation....................................................................................................7
2.1 Installation Planning.......................................................................................................................7
2.2 Support Ledger................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Display Inspection...........................................................................................................................7
Section 3: Display Installation...........................................................................................................9
3.1 Display Installation.........................................................................................................................9
Section 4: Section Splicing..............................................................................................................13
4.1 Display Section Numbering.........................................................................................................13
4.2 Display Splicing.............................................................................................................................14
Section 5: Multi-Direction Light Sensor Relocation ......................................................................17
5.1 Multi-Direction Light Sensor Relocation ...................................................................................17
Section 6: Webcam Mounting..........................................................................................................19
6.1 Mounting the Webcam to the Arm.............................................................................................19
6.2 Adjustable-Length Webcam Arm Installation..........................................................................19
Installation...............................................................................................................................19
Retracting the Webcam Arm ................................................................................................20
6.3 Fixed Webcam Arm Installation .................................................................................................21
Section 7: Electrical Installation......................................................................................................23
7.1 Electrical Installation ....................................................................................................................23
7.2 Display Grounding .......................................................................................................................23
Section 8: Spare Parts Box Installation..........................................................................................25

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8.1 Spare Parts Box Installation .........................................................................................................25
Section 9: Control System Overview .............................................................................................27
9.1 Fully Embedded Control System................................................................................................27
9.2 Opening the ISP Box .....................................................................................................................29
Section 10: First-Time Power Up.......................................................................................................29
10.1 First-Time Power Up ....................................................................................................................29
Section 11: Display Testing and Adjustment ...................................................................................31
11.1 Diagnostics Checks .......................................................................................................................31
11.2 Display Image Quality..................................................................................................................31
11.3 Test the Light Sensor.....................................................................................................................31
Appendix A: Reference Drawings ..........................................................................................................33
Appendix B: Limitation of Liability .........................................................................................................35

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Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
This manual provides the necessary information to install and fire-up a Daktronics digital billboard.
Please read and understand all steps in this manual before beginning the installation process. Contact the
Project Manager with any questions.
1.1 Limitation of Liability
Failure to perform the following may null and void any factory warranties:
• Install the digital billboard according to the steps in this manual.
• Provide proper electrical service.
• Ground the display properly.
For the full DaktronicsWarrantyandLimitationofLiability, refer to AppendixB at the end of
this manual.
1.2 Important Contact Information
Daktronics Help Desk: 1-877-DAK-HELP
Project Manager:
1.3 Display Identication
This section provides label information that is helpful in understanding a Daktronics digital
billboard display label. Refer to the circled area in Figure1while reading the table below.
Display Assembly Number
Display Serial Number
Manufacture Month/Date/Year
DB-4200 Modules High X Modules Wide (Module power in Watts) MODS
RMN: Daktronics - 0200 - 07 Manufactured in Sioux Falls, SD
120/240 VAC, Single Phase, 60 HZ
AMPS (L1/L2) = 23/31
Total Watts for Display Section = 6,480
Figure 1: 4200 Series Display Label

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1.4 4200 Series Improvements
Component Improvements Image
Control System Control system is
completely inside of
the display.
Power Supplies Reduced the number
of power supplies in
the display.
Webcam Mobotix POE
webcam replaces
Panasonic.
Power Entrance Improved power
entrance to make
electrical installation
easier.
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Introduction
SmartLinkTM Daktronics installs a
SmartLinkTM power
cycling device on
every new digital
billboard. There are
four relays in the
SmartLinkTM that
control different
components:
• Relay 1 - ISP
equipment
• Relay 2 - DMP-
8065
• Relay 3 - Display
• Relay 4 -
Auxiliary
components
1.5 Terms Used in this Manual
LanyardAttachmentRing:a ring found on the back of each module and on the display doors
that attaches to a lanyard and prevents the module from falling.
LatchRelease:releases the latches that hold the module firmly in the display. There are two per
module, one near the top of the module and one near the bottom of the module.
LightEmittingDiode(LED): low-energy, high-intensity lighting unit.
LineFilter: removes electromagnetic noise that might interfere with local communication
channels from the power system.
Module: consists of a display board with LEDs, a driver board or logic card, housing, a module
latch assembly, and a louver. Each module is individually removable from either the front or
back of the display. Module part numbers vary by pixel pitch.
ProLinkRouter(PLR):the PLR takes data in and then routes that data to other areas in the sign.
There is typically one PLR per display section.
PowerSupply:a device that converts AC line voltage from the panel board to low DC voltage
for driver boards. In the 4200 series, one power supply powers two modules, one controller, or a
ProLink Router (PLR).
SerialAdvancedTechnologyAttachment(SATA)Cable:allows high speed signal from flow
from device to device. In digital billboards, they run signal from module to module and from the
PLR to the modules.
TerminationBlock:an electrical connection point, usually used to connect internal power and
signal wires of the same type coming into the display from an external source.

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DMP-8065:digital billboard control card that sends content to the display. The DMP limits the
display to static content and regulates content hold times.
1.6 Required Tools
The following table lists the minimum tool requirements Daktronics recommends having on
site for each installation. Daktronics provides some specialized tools but it is the installer's
responsibility to provide the majority of tools:
Daktronics-Provided Tools
(located in the spare parts box)
•Electricaltape
•Blackcableties
•Flat-headscrewdriver
•Phillipsscrewdriver
•3/8" Nut driver
•5/16" Nut driver
•7/16" Nut driver
•L-HandleAllenwrench:1/8"
•Combinationwrench:1/8"
•Splicewrench
•Torquestick
•T-HandleAllenwrench:1/8"
Customer-Provided Tools •Allenwrenches:Varioussizes
•Buckettruck:Customermustprovideuntilnal
proof of performance
•Crane
•Cordlessdrill
•Drillbits
•Hammers
•Ladder:6',8',10'
•Laptop
•Prybar
•Ratchettie-downs/comealong
•Screwdriver:Phillipsandat-head
•Socketandopenendwrench:11/16"
•Socketextension:3"
•Socketset
•Tapemeasure
•TorqueAllenwrench:1/8"
•Utilityknife
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Introduction
1.7 Daktronics Digital Billboard Overview
Figure2 provides a general overview of display components in a poster (11' x 22') display. Refer
to display specific drawings to identify component locations as locations vary by display size.
Module
Border
Support
Ledger Lift EyeDisplay Face
Display
Back
Door
Signal Entrance Power Entrance
SmartLink
Surge
Suppressor
DMP
ISP
Enclosure
Upright
Mounting Clamp
Figure 2: 4200 Series Display Front and Back