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Table of Contents
Section 1:
Introduction ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
How to Use This Manual............................................................................................ 1-1
1.2
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Network Concepts ...................................................................................................... 1-2
RS232 Network.................................................................................................... 1-3
RS422 Network.................................................................................................... 1-3
Modem Network .................................................................................................. 1-3
Fiber Optic Network ............................................................................................ 1-3
1.4
Display Overview....................................................................................................... 1-3
RR 1-3
1.5
Component Identification........................................................................................... 1-4
1.6
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
Ventilation Requirements........................................................................................... 2-2
2.4
Lifting the Display...................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5
Display Mounting....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.6
Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting .................................................................... 2-3
Section 3:
Electrical Installation ................................................................................ 3-1
3.1
Common Connectors in the Display........................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Control Cable Requirements ...................................................................................... 3-2
RS232 .................................................................................................................. 3-2
RS422 .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Modem ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Fiber Optic ........................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3
RJ Connector Cables .................................................................................................. 3-3
Installing an RJ Connector................................................................................... 3-3
Pin-Outs ............................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4
Conduit ....................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5
Preparing for Power/Signal Connection..................................................................... 3-4
3.6
Power.......................................................................................................................... 3-5
Power Requirements ............................................................................................ 3-5
Grounding ............................................................................................................ 3-5
Power Installation ................................................................................................ 3-5
Power Connection................................................................................................ 3-6
Main Disconnect .................................................................................................. 3-7
3.7
Signal Termination from Computer to Display.......................................................... 3-7
RS232 .................................................................................................................. 3-7
RS422 .................................................................................................................. 3-7
Modem ................................................................................................................. 3-8
Fiber Optic ........................................................................................................... 3-8
3.8
Signal Termination Between Two (or More) Signs ................................................... 3-8
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