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

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4.6 Fiber Ethernet Communication

If the communication system is fiber Ethernet, look for:

• an indoor media converter connected to the network and to fiber cable.
• a second media converter outdoors located in an enclosure at the display.

Connections
• Computer to network − RJ45 cable from computer port into network switch/router.
• Network switch to first media converter − RJ45 cable from network switch/router into

media converter.

• Media converter’s 9-volt power adapter plugged into outlet.
• Indoor media converter to outdoor media converter two fiber-optic cables run from

indoor media converter to second converter in the enclosure at display.

• Enclosure to display quick-connect cable to the middle jack on display side.

DO NOT SHARPLY BEND fiber-optic cable at any point along the fiber cable.

Troubleshooting
Component Check

Cable

Connections

The cable is connected from the computer to the network switch/router.

The network cable connects from network switch to media converter in building.

The indoor media converter power adapter is plugged in.

The fiber cables connect from the first media converter to the second one at

display. The “out” arrow on one will connect to an “in” arrow on the other.

The cable is connected from the enclosure to middle jack on display side.

Diagnostic

LEDs

Each media converter has a green power LED on, indicating power.

When media converter transmits data, the “link” is on and RX LEDs flash.

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 23: Fiber Ethernet Communication Layout