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5 ethernet communication – Daktronics Galaxy AF-3400 20 mm Monochrome/RGB Double-face Displays User Manual

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Signal Installation

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4.5 Ethernet

Communication

If the communication system is Ethernet, look for:

• a network card in the computer connecting to a network switch.
• a network jack similar to an oversized phone jack.

Connections
• Computer to network RJ45 cable from computer port to network server in building.
• Network switch/router to surge board at display − RJ45 cable from switch to surge board

in enclosure at display (maximum cable distance 300 feet).

• Enclosure at display to display quick-connect cable from enclosure to middle jack on

side of display.

Troubleshooting
Component Check

Cable

Connections

The network cable connects the computer to the network switch/router.

An RJ45 cable from server is connected to the input jack on Ethernet surge

board.

The quick-connect cable runs from enclosure to middle jack on display side.

Display

Power

The display is either running a message or showing a single pixel flashing in

the bottom right corner of the display when power is on.

Software

The software is configured for TCP/IP communication.

The software and the display are set for the same network address.

Refer to the software manual for other possible conditions.







Figure 22: Ethernet Communication Layout