2 daktronics nomenclature – Daktronics DF-4000 User Manual
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1-2
Introduction
Schematics: power wiring, signal wiring, panelboard or power termination
panel assignments, signal termination panel assignments, and transformer 
assignments. 
Final Assembly: component locations, part numbers, display dimensions,
and assembly/disassembly instructions.
 
All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures, or other manuals are 
presented in bold typeface, as in this example: “Refer to Drawing A-181220 for the 
location of the driver enclosure.” Additionally, any drawings referenced within a 
particular subsection are listed at the beginning of that subsection in the following 
manner: 
 
Reference Drawing: 
 Mechanical 
Specs, DF-1020-13, G3..................... Drawing A-181220
Daktronics identifies manuals by their engineering document (ED) number, which is 
located on the cover page of the manual. For example, this manual would be referred 
to as ED-16084. 
 
The serial and model numbers of a Daktronics display can be found on the ID label 
on the display. The label will be similar to the one shown in Figure 2. When calling 
Daktronics Customer Service, please have this information available to ensure that 
your request is serviced as quickly as possible. For future reference, note your 
display model number, serial number, and installation date on the front page of this 
manual. 
 
Daktronics displays are built for long life and require little maintenance. However, 
from time to time, certain display components will have to be replaced. The 
Replacement Parts List in Section 4 provides the names and part numbers of 
components that may require replacement during the life of this display. 
 
Following the Replacement Parts List is an explanation of Daktronics exchange and 
replacement programs. Refer to these instructions if you must replace or repair any 
display component. 
1.2 Daktronics
Nomenclature
To fully understand some Daktronics drawings, such as schematics, it is necessary to 
know how various components are labeled in those drawings. You will find this 
information useful when trying to communicate maintenance or troubleshooting 
efforts. 
 
Figure 2: Display Identification Label
