Daktronics DF-1030 - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction 1-1
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Network Concepts ..................................................................................... 1-3
Current Loop ...................................................................................... 1-3
Radio .................................................................................................. 1-3
Modem ............................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Product Overview ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Component Identification .......................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Daktronics Nomenclature .......................................................................... 1-6
Section 2: Mechanical Installation ................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Mechanical Installation Overview ............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Support Structure Design........................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Lifting the Display..................................................................................... 2-3
Section 3: Electrical Installation..................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Preparing for Power/Signal Connection .................................................... 3-1
3.2 Power and Ground Connections ................................................................ 3-1
Power.................................................................................................. 3-1
Grounding........................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Lightning Protection .................................................................................. 3-4
3.4 Power and Signal Connection.................................................................... 3-4
Current Loop (Direct)......................................................................... 3-5
Radio (Direct)..................................................................................... 3-6
Modem (Indirect) ............................................................................... 3-8
Host/Client Definitions and Address Settings .................................. 3-10
Section 4: Display Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................ 4-1
4.1 Cabinet Specifications ............................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Component Location and Access .............................................................. 4-1
4.3 Service and Diagnostics............................................................................. 4-2
Replacing a Digit................................................................................ 4-2
Replacing a Digit Segment ................................................................. 4-3
Segmentation and Digit Designation .................................................. 4-4
Replacing an LED Driver ................................................................... 4-4
Replacing a Signal Surge Board......................................................... 4-6
Replacing a Modem............................................................................ 4-7
4.4 Light/Photo Sensor Installation ................................................................. 4-8
4.5 Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 4-8
Power On Self-Test: ......................................................................... 4-10
4.6 Replacement Parts ................................................................................... 4-11
4.7 Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs .......................... 4-14
Section 5: Rate Display Operation ................................................................. 5-1
5.1 DataMaster 100 Overview......................................................................... 5-1
5.2 DataMaster Insert and Code ...................................................................... 5-1