Daktronics Galaxy AF-3400 20 mm Monochrome/RGB Double-face Displays - Manual (Page 9)

Overview of the Displays 1
Section 1: Overview of the Displays
Daktronics Galaxy ® displays are built for long life and easy maintenance. To ensure the optimal
performance of the display, this manual provides information on installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting. Diagnostic and parts replacement information are also included within these
sections. Definitions of terms and explanations of connectors used in the displays can be found in
Section 8.
1.1 Display Details
Galaxy ® model numbers are described as follows:
AF-3400-RRxCC-20-L-DF
A module is the building block of the Galaxy
® display.
Each module measures 16 pixels high by 16 pixels wide. By
placing modules next to one another, a display of any size
can be designed and built. Individual modules can be easily
removed from the display, if required.
A typical display system is run with a Windows ® -based
personal computer (PC) running Venus ® 1500 software.
Venus ® 1500 is a software package that runs under
Windows ® 98, ME ™ , NT ® 4.0, 2000, XP or Vista
Home/Professional operating systems on an IBM ® -
compatible computer. This software can manage up to 240
displays on one network. Refer to the Venus
® 1500
operations manual (ED-13530) for installation and
operation of the Venus
® 1500 software.
These displays are offered as double-face units. The face
containing the blue dot and light sensor is called Face A
(Primary) and the opposite side is referred to as Face B.
Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3.
AF-3400 = Outdoor louvered Galaxy display
RR = Number of pixel rows high
CC = Number of pixel columns long
20 = 20 mm pixel to pixel spacing
L = LED color, R (Red), A (Amber),
RGB (Red, Green, Blue - 32,000 color)
DF = Double-face display
Figure 1: Module, Front and Back