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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.............................................................................1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Display Overview...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Network Concepts ..................................................................................... 1-3
RS422 Network.................................................................................. 1-3
Ethernet Network ............................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Definitions................................................................................................. 1-4
1.5 Daktronics Nomenclature.......................................................................... 1-5
Section 2: Mechanical Installation...........................................................2-1
2.1 Support Structure Design .......................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Display Mounting...................................................................................... 2-2
Assembling Master-Echo Configuration Tickers............................... 2-2
Hanging Mount .................................................................................. 2-3
Wall Mount ........................................................................................ 2-3
Section 3: Electrical Installation..............................................................3-1
3.1 Signal......................................................................................................... 3-1
Cables................................................................................................. 3-1
Installing an RJ Connector ................................................................. 3-1
Pin-Outs.............................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Power......................................................................................................... 3-3
Power Requirements........................................................................... 3-3
Grounding .......................................................................................... 3-3
Power Connection – Power Cord Connected Displays...................... 3-4
3.3 Computer to Master Display Connections................................................. 3-4
RS422 Connection: ............................................................................ 3-4
Ethernet Connection........................................................................... 3-5
3.4 Section to Section Connections................................................................. 3-5
3.5 Master to Master Connections................................................................... 3-6
3.6 First Time Turn On.................................................................................... 3-7
Section 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting...........................................4-1
4.1 Opening & Accessing the Interior of the Sign .......................................... 4-1
4.2 Display Interior.......................................................................................... 4-2
LED Module Replacement................................................................. 4-2
Replacing a Power Supply ................................................................. 4-3
Shift Card Replacement...................................................................... 4-3
Replacing a Controller........................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Controller Address.....................................................................................4-5
4.4 Sign Maintenance...................................................................................... 4-6
Visual Structural Inspection ............................................................... 4-6
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