Daktronics Rodeo Interface with Daktronics Matrix Displays - Manual (Page 16)

10 Venus 1500 Connection Methods
Port 3
Type:
UDP/IP
Number: 3002
Protocol: Daktronics RTD
Port 4
Type:
Direct
Number: 2
Protocol: Daktronics RTD
Baud Rate: 19,200
2. Connect the cable from the OmniSport 2000 RTD Port (J5) or J-box to the display.
3. Test the connection from the OmniSport 2000 to the display by running an RTD
sequence that shows the running time from the console. Refer to Section 4.3 on how
to make Venus 1500 sequences.
4. If nothing shows up on the display:
 Is the sequence playing created by using a custom ITF?
 Are the ports set up correctly for the display (see Step 3 above)?
 Is it connected to the RTD Port (J5) on timing console?
 Are the settings in the OmniSport 2000 console correct?
 Does the wire terminate correctly in the J-box and on the display?
 If the OmniSport 2000 console is connected via Ethernet, verify that everything is
plugged in and set to the correct TCP/IP addresses.
Daktronics Communication Server (DCS) is an additional software program that will need to
be installed on the same Venus and DakStats 3000 Rodeo computer. DCS is used to receive
data from the Results Port (J6) on the OmniSport 2000 console and broadcast the signal out
over a network connection to the DakStats 3000 Rodeo software as well as to the M2 or M3
controller within the matrix display.
Using DCS is especially useful with wireless Ethernet communications because it eliminates a
second dedicated cable from the RTD Port (J5) on the OmniSport 2000 console to the M2 or
M3 display controller.