Daktronics AF-3180-64-R,A - Manual (Page 7)

Section 1: Introduction
1.1 How to Use This Manual
This manual explains the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the 64mm
AF-3180 Galaxy
® displays. For questions regarding the safety, installation,
operation, or service of this system, please refer to the telephone numbers listed on
the cover page of this manual.
Important Safeguards:
1. Read and understand these instructions before installing.
2. Properly ground the display with a ground rod for each face, at the
display location.
3. Disconnect power when servicing the display.
4. Do not modify the display structure or attach any panels or coverings
to the display without the written consent of Daktronics, Inc.
The manual contains six sections: Introduction, Mechanical Installation, Electrical
Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Appendix A, and Appendix B.
• Introduction covers the basic information needed to make the most of the
rest of this manual. Take time to read the entire introduction as it defines
terms and explains concepts used throughout the manual.
• Mechanical Installation provides general guidance on sign mounting.
• Electrical Installation gives general guidance on terminating power and
signal cable at the sign.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting addresses such topics as removing
basic sign components, troubleshooting the sign, performing general
maintenance and exchanging sign components.
• Appendix A lists the drawings included within the manual.
• Appendix B includes information about the signal converter.
Daktronics identifies manuals by an ED number located on the cover page of each
manual. For example, Daktronics refers to this manual as ED14211.
Daktronics, commonly uses a number of drawing types, along with the information
that each provides. This manual might not contain all of these drawings:
• System Riser Diagrams: overall system layout from control computer to
sign, power and phase requirements.
• Shop Drawings: fan locations, mounting information, power and signal
entrance points and access method (front and rear).
• Schematics: power and signal wiring for various components.
• Display Assembly: locations of critical internal sign components such as
power supply assemblies, controller boards, thermostats and light detectors.
Introduction
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