Daktronics DF-12xx User Manual
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Table of Contents
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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 ................................................................................................. 1-4
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
Lifting the Display....................................................................................... 2-3
Section 3:
Electrical Installation ..................................................................... 3-1
3.1
Preparing for Power/Signal Connection ...................................................... 3-1
3.2
Power and Grounding Connections............................................................. 3-1
Power.................................................................................................... 3-1
Grounding ............................................................................................ 3-3
3.3
Lightning Protection .................................................................................... 3-4
3.4
Signal Connection ....................................................................................... 3-4
Current Loop (Direct)........................................................................... 3-5
Radio (Direct)....................................................................................... 3-7
Modem (Indirect) ................................................................................. 3-9
Host/Client Definitions and Address Settings .................................... 3-10
Section 4:
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 Sensor Location ................................................................................. 4-8
4.5
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 4-9
Power On Self-Test: ........................................................................... 4-11
4.6
Replacement Parts ..................................................................................... 4-11
4.7
Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs............................ 4-14