Daktronics DF-1050/1051/1052/1053 User Manual

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1-4 Introduction

• Rate Displays: two- or four-digit signs, typically used to display

hotel/motel room rates or commodity prices.

• Lottery Displays: three-digit signs typically used to display

lottery jackpots.

• Event Counters: these displays are typically used to count to a

designated goal. They will count either up or down, and values
can be up to 9 digits long.

• Time & Temperature Displays: automatic time & temp signs capable

of displaying temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius (three digits, degree
symbol and F and C character) and 12- or 24-hour time.

The DataMaster series includes parking, gasoline, and rate displays, along with
lottery and event counters. The DataTime series name is used for time and
temperature displays only.

These displays have the following features:

• These displays use LEDs to illuminate their numeric digits.

• Power usage for individual displays in this series is a maximum 300 W. All

models have a 120 V power requirement.

• All DataMaster displays are configured with red, amber or green LEDs,

depending on the display type ordered.

• DataMaster cabinets are constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum.

• Digit faceplates are black, and they are set directly into the surface of the

display.

• Mounting weights and dimensions for each model are listed in Section 2 of

this manual.

• The models may be equipped with an optional light sensor for automatic

dimming in changing-light environments.

• The DataMaster outdoor LED displays have been designed for use with a

DataMaster

™

100 hand-held controller. The device uses a keyboard insert

for display control. Section 5 of this manual provides operating
instructions.

• The DataMaster model numbers are described as follows:

DF-105X-L-HH-C

Parking Garage Display Specifications

There are two basic models in the numeric, or fixed-digit, parking display series: DF-
1050 and DF-1051. Figure 2 and Figure 3 shows that both are modular displays, but
DF-1050 signs are typically used in a tower arrangement with end caps, while DF-
1051 signs have a drop-in cabinet, designed for placement in an existing parking
garage structure, in a wall cutout or in a new custom sign.

DF-105X

Outdoor Digit Display (1050 full cabinet and 1051 drop-in

cabinet)

Number of Levels (DF-1050)

Digit height in inches (5”, 7” and 10”)

Front insert model, DF-1051, is available in 5”, 7”, 10” or

13”

LED Color- R (Red) or A (Amber) for 1050 and 1051