Daktronics Galaxy AF-3200 34 mm - Manual (Page 31)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 7-6
• Verify that two different addresses are set up for these two primary displays
in the Venus 1500 Administrator.
• Verify that two different addresses are set on the controllers.
• Send a different message to each display separately by clicking on that
display name in the list. Note: With two controllers, messages may not
always run synchronously.
If the set-up consists of a primary/mirror display, check the cable running between
them.
• Verify that the cable is firmly plugged into both cabinets.
• Check that the cable and plugs are in good condition.
Temperature problems
(For displays with a temperature sensor installed.)
How to show the current temperature on the display
1. Open the Venus 1500 Message Studio.
2. Choose FileÆ New if the temperature will be part of a new message or FileÆ
Open if this will be added to a current message.
3. Open the message field and click on Data Fields at the top.
4. Choose Temperature.
5. Select the desired format. The field is now in the message.
6. Send the message to the display and the temperature will now be shown.
Note: The temperature sensor must be correctly installed before a correct
temperature can be shown.
Temperature shown is too high or too low
The temperature on the display can be adjusted either up or down to become more
accurate.
1. Open the Venus 1500 Display Manager and click on Diagnostic Control.
2. Click on the name of this display under the Display List.
3. To the right of the Set Temperature Offset button, use the up and down arrows to
adjust the temperature being shown. The range is ±9°C (1°C=1.8°F).
4. Once the adjustment is made, click on Set Temperature Offset to send this
change to the display.
Note: Repeat these steps for each primary display that shows the temperature.
Temperature always reads –196F/-127C degrees
• Check the temperature sensor cable connections.
• Look for bent pins on connectors.
• Check that the temperature sensor is set to address 1.
• Make sure the sensor has power by checking that the LED is blinking.
• Replace the temperature sensor.
Testing displays
Start and stop the test pattern