Daktronics AF-3165-34-RGB - Manual (Page 22)

3. Phoenix
™
-Style Connectors:
Phoenix-style connectors, which are usually green, are often used for
signal termination on circuit boards. Refer to
Figure 11 . Strip one-
quarter inch of insulation from the wire prior to termination. To
remove a wire, turn the above screw counter-clockwise to loose the
connectors grip on the wire. To insert a wire, push the bare wire into
the connector and turn the above screw clockwise to lock the wire into
place.
Figure 11: Phoenix
Connector
4. Mate-n-Lok
™ Connectors:
The Mate-n-Lok connectors found in the displays are white and come
in a variety of sizes.
Figure 12 illustrates a four-pin Mate-n-Lok
connector. To remove the plug from the jack, squeeze the plastic
locking clasps on the side of the plug and pull it from the jack.
Figure 12: Mate-
n-Loc Connector
5. Phone Jacks (RJ11/RJ45 Connectors):
RJ connectors, as seen in Figure 13 , are similar to the telephone connectors
found in homes and are used on the ends of flat RJ11 cable. In order to
remove this plug from the jack, depress the small clip on the underside of
the plug.
Before replacing an RJ connector, spray it with DeoxIt ™ contact cleaner to
remove any foreign matter that may cause signal problems. In addition,
apply a generous amount of CaiLube
™ protector paste to the plug before
inserting it into the jack. This paste will protect both the plug and the jack
from corrosion.
6. Six-Pin Insulation Displacement Connector
The six-pin connectors found in the display are keyed connectors, meaning
that they will only go together one way and should not be forced. To
remove the connector squeeze the plastic tab and gently pull the plug from
the jack.
3.2 Control Cable Requirements
RS232
This cable is a 2-conductor shielded cable used to transmit an RS232 signal
(Daktronics part number W-1117). This shielded cable should not be subjected
to mechanical flexing after installation. This cable is not for direct burial and
should be routed in a dedicated, grounded metallic conduit from the base of the
sign structure. Power and signal cable cannot be run in the same conduit. This
cable has a maximum length of 25 feet (7.6 meters).
Figure 13: RJ45
Connector
Electrical Installation 3-2