Daktronics BA-1518 Multi-Section Outdoor LED Scoreboard - Manual (Page 30)

24 Scoreboard Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution/Items to Check
Check that the green POWER and
amber RADIO IN RANGE indicators
on the radio receiver in the
scoreboard light up when the control
console is powered on (see Section
5.9). Keep the console between 20
to 1500 feet from the scoreboard.
Move the console 20-30 feet from
the scoreboard and test again.
Verify that both the console and
scoreboard antennae are securely
tightened and in a vertical position.
Replace the radio receiver.
No signal to driver
Check that the scoreboard is
receiving the correct 120 (or 240) V
AC power (see Section 2).
Check that the red DS2 LED on the
driver lights up when sending
commands from the control console
(see Section 5.7).
Swap the driver with one known to
work correctly and with the same
part number to verify the problem.
Replace if necessary (see Section
5.7).
No power to driver
Check that the green DS1 LED on
the driver is always lit up when the
scoreboard is powered on
(see Section 5.7).
Scoreboard digits light, but
not in the correct order
Incorrect sport code
Ensure the correct sport code is
being used for the scoreboard
model. Refer to the operation
manual for the console being used
(see Section 1.4).
Incorrect driver address
Check that the scoreboard driver(s)
are set to the correct address(es)
(see Section 5.7)
Scoreboard digits light,
console works, but no
display on scoreboard
No wired signal from console (See solution on previous page)
No radio signal from console (See solution on previous page)
Bad/damaged field wiring
Check that the red DS2 LED on the
driver lights up when sending
commands from the control console
(see Section 5.7)
Scoreboard works, but some
LEDs always stay on
Short in digit, segment, or
indicator circuit
Swap the digit/segment/indicator
with one known to work correctly to
verify the problem. Replace if
necessary (see Sections 5.4-5.6).