Daktronics AF-3197-89-RGB - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 1-2
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 ................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Sign Overview ........................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Component Identification .......................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Daktronics Nomenclature .......................................................................... 1-8
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 .................................................................... 2-4
Section 3: Electrical Installation..................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Common Connectors in the Sign ............................................................... 3-1
3.2 Control Cable Requirements...................................................................... 3-3
RS232 ................................................................................................. 3-3
RS422 ................................................................................................. 3-3
Modem ............................................................................................... 3-3
Fiber Optic.......................................................................................... 3-3
Radio .................................................................................................. 3-4
3.3 RJ Connector Cables ................................................................................. 3-4
3.4 Conduit ...................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Preparing for Power/Signal Connection .................................................... 3-6
3.6 Power......................................................................................................... 3-6
Grounding........................................................................................... 3-7
3.7 Main Disconnect........................................................................................ 3-8
3.8 Signal Termination from Computer to Sign .............................................. 3-9
RS232 ................................................................................................. 3-9
RS422 ............................................................................................... 3-11
Modem ............................................................................................. 3-13
Fiber Optic........................................................................................ 3-14
Venus ® 1500 Radio Client................................................................ 3-15
RS422 Interconnection ..................................................................... 3-16
3.9 Optional Temperature Sensor .................................................................. 3-20
3.10 First Time Operation ............................................................................... 3-20