Daktronics Gen VI Radio - Manual (Page 18)

12 Troubleshooting
3.3 Radio Diagnostics
Both the transmitter and receiver radios must have at least version 1.3 firmware to perform
diagnostic tests. The All Sport 5000 console must be at least version 4.0.9 to access test menus.
Identifying Radios with Diagnostic Support
 Transmitter Radio (Console): If the transmitter radio supports diagnostic features, the
All Sport 5000 console will allow access to the “RADIO TEST” menu option. The console
will not allow access to this menu if the transmitter radio does not support diagnostics.
 Receiver Radio (Scoreboard): If the scoreboard responds to an All Sport 5000 console
running a diagnostics test, then the receiver will support basic diagnostics at a minimum.
Further support can be identified by running the “SERVER VER” radio test and
recording the receiver radio firmware version displayed on the scoreboard.
If the radio system supports diagnostics and
enters/displays information on the scoreboard, then
both radios are functioning properly. If the scoreboard
does not respond to an All Sport 5000 console running
a diagnostics test (remains blank), access to the
receiver radio may be required to troubleshoot further.
With power disconnected from the scoreboard, access
the radio enclosure and remove the cover to expose
the receiver radio circuit board. A white sticker, as
shown in Figure 8, will provide a visual indication of
the radio firmware version.
The first two numbers on the sticker indicate the
firmware version. This number must be “1.3” or
higher to support radio diagnostics.
Radio Test Menus
The tests provided are designed to gather as much data about the radio operation as possible
to help diagnose radio communication problems. These test menus are also described in
Section 2 of the All Sport 5000 Series Control Console Operation Manual (ED-11976).
Display Action
After the main clock has been stopped, press the
and press the down or up arrows until the LCD at left is
displayed. Press to enter the display menu.
Press the down or up arrows until the LCD at left is displayed.
Press to exit the current game in progress and enter
the radio diagnostics menu.
Note: The console will prompt to press a second
time to avoid accidental exit from the sport program.
Figure 8: Radio Firmware Version Label
EXI T GAME
ARE YOU SURE?
MENU-DI SPLAY
RADI O TEST?
MENU- MAI N ENTER
DI SPLAY MENU?