Daktronics AE-3010-7.6-R,G,A - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Network Concepts ..................................................................................... 1-3
RS232 Network .................................................................................. 1-3
RS422 Network .................................................................................. 1-3
Modem Network................................................................................. 1-3
TCP/IP Network ................................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Display Overview ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Component Identification .......................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Daktronics Nomenclature .......................................................................... 1-6
Section 2: Mechanical Installation ........................................................... 2-1
2.1 Mechanical Installation Overview ............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Support Structure Design .......................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Display Ventilation Requirements ............................................................. 2-1
2.4 Hanging Mount .......................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Wall Mount ................................................................................................ 2-2
Section 3: Electrical Installation .............................................................. 3-1
3.1 Common Connectors in the Sign ............................................................... 3-1
3.2 Control Cable Categories........................................................................... 3-2
Cable Types ........................................................................................ 3-2
Installing an RJ11 Connector ............................................................. 3-3
3.3 Power ......................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Grounding .................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5 Signal Termination from Computer to Display ......................................... 3-4
RS232 ................................................................................................. 3-4
RS422 ................................................................................................. 3-5
Modem ............................................................................................... 3-7
TCP/IP or LAN System ...................................................................... 3-7
3.6 Signal Connection Between Two (or More) Displays ............................... 3-8
3.7 Initial Operation ......................................................................................... 3-9
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................................... 4-1
4.1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview ............................................ 4-1
4.2 Signal Summary ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.3 Power Summary ........................................................................................ 4-2
4.4 Service and Diagnostics ............................................................................ 4-2
Accessing the Interior of the Display ................................................. 4-3
LED Module Replacement ................................................................. 4-4
Power Supply Replacement ................................................................ 4-4
Accessing and Replacing the Controller Board .................................. 4-5
Display Addressing ............................................................................ 4-6
4.5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 4-7
4.6 Initial Operation Information ..................................................................... 4-8