Daktronics AB-1600-1.5,2.5 - Manual (Page 33)

Electrical Installation 3-11
Refer to Light Detector Installation - Venus 1500 Systems in Section 3.8 for instructions on
installing the light detector for this display. If ordering a temperature sensor, refer to Section 3.9
for temp sensor installation instructions.
If this display is one face of a two-face, 2V cabinet display configuration, refer to Section 3.7 for
instructions on running signal from the master to the echo unit.
Venus 1500 System Using Modem/Telephone Cable
Modem systems use standard telephone cable routed through conduit to send data from the
controller computer modem to the display controller. The local telephone company must assist in
this installation. Ask a representative of the phone company which colors the TIP and the RING
for signal connection use.
The telephone lines must be standard, direct dial lines not run through a
switchboard/communications system.
Refer to Section 4.5 for an FCC notice regarding modem use.
Complete the following steps to connect signal to a Venus 1500 system using a modem and
telephone cable.
1. Route conduit and telephone cable to the knockouts on the right side (rear view) of the display
– or master display if installing a 2V configuration.
2. Continue cable into the Venus 1500 controller enclosure fitting labeled “Signal In.”
3. Remove the telephone terminal block cover and connect incoming wires using standard
telephone wire colors.
4. Replace the telephone terminal block cover.
5. One short RJ11 telephone cable plugs into the telephone terminal block and the jack labeled
“Phone” (J1) on the Venus 1500 controller modem board. The other short RJ11 cable plugs
into the jack labeled “RS/232 Out” (J2) on the Venus 1500 controller modem board and the
RJ11 jack on the Venus 1500 controller product board. Refer to Drawings A-103727 and A-
148884.
Refer to Section 3.8 for instructions on installing the light detector for this display. If ordering a
temperature sensor, refer to Section 3.9 for temp sensor installation instructions.
If this display is one face of a two-face, 2V cabinet display configuration, refer to Section 3.7 for
instructions on running signal from the master to the echo unit.
Venus 1500 System Using Fiber Optic Signal
Venus 1500 fiber optic systems use a four-fiber cable to transmit data from a signal converter in
the control room to the display controller. The cable is Daktronics part number W-1376. Keep the
following in mind when working with W-1376 cable.
• Do not subject W-1376 cable should to mechanical flexing after installation.
• It is suitable for direct burial or routing in conduit.
• It has a maximum length of 1,500 feet.
Complete the following steps to connect signal to a Venus 1500 system using fiber optic cable.
1. Route conduit (if needed) and W-1376 cable from the control room to the knockouts on the
right side (rear view) of the display – or master display if installing a 2V configuration.
2. Continue cable into the Venus 1500 controller enclosure fitting labeled “Signal In.”