Daktronics AB-1600-1.5,2.5 - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
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Modem A standard communication method that utilizes standard phone transmission
lines, and is an option with the Venus 1500 System.
Module A module consists of a lampbank, 8 pixels high by 16 pixels wide, with an
8x16 removable lens/reflector assembly attached to the front of the
lampbank with latches. One module is powered by one transformer
Pixel A pixel is a single point of light produced by a single lamp. Groups of
pixels can be arranged to form words, letters, numbers or images.
RS232 A standard PC communication type with a maximum cable length of 25 feet
(8 meters).
RS422 A standard differential communication type with a maximum cable length of
4,000 feet (1.2 kilometers).
Row A horizontal group of pixels.
RX LED An LED on the signal converter which indicates if the display is sending
data back to the signal converter.
Scoreboard
Display Scoreboard Type displays have an estimated lamp life of 5,466 hours with a
line voltage of 120 volts at the 120 volt tap in conjunction with the 10 volt
boost windings.
Serial Line
Interface Similar to a display controller, but used in conjunction with the Venus 4600
controller.
Sign Address The sign address is an identification number assigned to each sign of a
network. The control software uses the address to locate and communicate
with each display. Displays which are on the same network cannot have the
same address.
Signal
Converter
The signal converter is a Daktronics supplied unit which converts the data
from RS232 to RS422. The signal converter is used in RS422 systems.
Starburst
TTTT
Starburst color displays use blue, red, green and white lenses. These lenses,
combined with the proper interface, create 16.7 million shades of color.
SunSpot
TTTT
SunSpot displays use only one color lens - white. This display is capable of
64 shades of gray, if using a Venus 4600, or 1 monochrome gray if Venus
1500.
TX LED An LED on the signal converter which indicates the control PC is sending
data to the display.
Venus 1500 Daktronics Windows-based software used to create, edit, and run messages
for displays.
Venus 4600 Daktronics PC that uses Venus 4600 software to create, edit, and run
messages for displays.