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7.3 Connecting a Laptop

Sometime it is necessary to connect a laptop to the display for service. For displays without

shared internet, locate the red cross-over cable coming from out of port 5 of the network switch.

For displays with shared internet, disconnect the webcam from port 4 of the network switch and

connect a Cat-5 cable from port 4 to the laptop.

7.4 Replacing Control Equipment

Replacing the DMP-8065

1. Disconnect the incoming power to the DMP-8065.

2. Disconnect the duplex fiber to PLR port A from the

DMP-8065. Refer to Figure 18.

3. Disconnect the USB cable from the SmartLink

TM

.

4. Disconnect the duplex fiber to PLR port B from the

DMP-8065.

5. Disconnect the network communication cable.

6. Disconnect power to the fan on the DMP-8065.

7. Pull the DMP-8065 release tab and carefully lift the

DMP off of the DMP mounting plate. Refer to Figure

19.

8. Reverse Steps 1 - 7 to reinstall the DMP-8065.

Caution: Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by

an incorrect type. Return the controller to Daktronics

for repair or disposal.

Replacing DMP Power Supplies

Each DMP has a power supply and a

redundant power supply. If one power

supply fails, the DMP-8065 will still

function on the redundant power supply.

To replace a failed DMP-8065 power

supply:

1. Disconnect any power cables to the

power supply and from that power

supply to the DMP-8065.

2. Pull the power supply tab. Refer to

Figure 13.

3. Rotate the power supply forward

and lift it off of the pegs.

4. Reverse Steps 1 - 3 to install a replacement power supply.

Figure 18: DMP-8065 Jacks

Figure 19: DMP-8065 Release Tab

Control Equipment Overview, Service, and Replacement

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