Daktronics AF-3180-64-R,A - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 How to Use This Manual........................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Network Concepts ..................................................................................... 1-2
RS232 Network ......................................................................................... 1-3
RS422 Network ......................................................................................... 1-3
Modem Network........................................................................................ 1-3
Fiber Optic Network.................................................................................. 1-3
Radio Network........................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Sign Overview ........................................................................................... 1-3
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 Ventilation Requirements .......................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Lifting the Sign.......................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Sign Mounting ........................................................................................... 2-3
2.6 Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting ................................................... 2-4
Section 3: Electrical Installation..................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Common Connectors in the Sign ............................................................... 3-1
3.2 Control Cable Requirements...................................................................... 3-2
RS232 ........................................................................................................ 3-2
RS422 ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Modem....................................................................................................... 3-3
Fiber Optic................................................................................................. 3-3
Radio ......................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 RJ Connector Cables ................................................................................. 3-3
Installing an RJ Connector......................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Conduit ...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Preparing for Power/Signal Connection .................................................... 3-5
3.6 Power......................................................................................................... 3-5
Grounding.................................................................................................. 3-5
Power Installation ...................................................................................... 3-6
3.7 Main Disconnect........................................................................................ 3-8
3.8 Signal Termination from Computer to Sign .............................................. 3-8
RS/232 ....................................................................................................... 3-8
RS/422 ..................................................................................................... 3-10
Modem..................................................................................................... 3-11
Fiber Optic............................................................................................... 3-12
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RS422 Interconnection ............................................................................ 3-15
3.9 Optional Temperature Sensor Electrical Installation ............................... 3-16
3.10 First Time Operation ............................................................................... 3-18
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................................. 4-1