Daktronics Tuff Sport Indoor LED Scoreboards User Manual
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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
2.5). Keep the console between 20-
500' (6-152 m) from the scoreboard.
Move the console 20-30' (6-9 m)
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 120 (or 240) VAC power
(see Appendix A).
Check that the red DS5 (or DS2)
LED on the driver lights up when
sending commands from the control
console (see Section 2.4).
Exchange the driver with a working
one of the same part #. Replace if
necessary (see Section 2.4).
No power to driver
Check that the red DS8 (or green
DS1) LED on the driver is always lit
up when the scoreboard is powered
on (see Section 2.4).
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 appropriate
Incorrect driver address
Check that all scoreboard drivers
are set to the correct addresses
(see Section 2.4)
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 DS5 (or DS2)
LED on the driver lights up when
sending commands from the control
console (see Section 2.4)
Scoreboard works, but some
LEDs always stay on
Short in digit or indicator circuit
Exchange the digit/indicator with a
working one of the same part # to
verify the problem. Replace if
necessary (see Section 2.3).
Scoreboard works, but some
LEDs do not light or they
blink
Bad connection
Verify the connector on the back of
the digit circuit board is secure
(see Section 2.3).