Daktronics S-100/S-200 - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 How to Use this Manual
This manual explains the installation and maintenance of the Daktronics DataTrac
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displays. For
questions regarding the safety, installation, operation or service of this system, please refer to the
telephone numbers listed on the cover page of this manual.
KImportant Safeguards:
1. Read and understand these instructions before installing.
2. Do not drop the control console or allow it to get wet.
3. Be sure the display is properly grounded with a ground rod at the display location.
4. Disconnect power to the display when it is not in use.
5. Disconnect power when servicing the display.
6. Do not modify the display structure or attach any panels or coverings to the display without
the written consent of Daktronics, Inc.
The manual is divided into five sections: Introduction, Mechanical Installation, Electrical Installation,
Maintenance & Troubleshooting and Appendix.
• Introduction covers the basic information needed to make the most of the rest of this manual.
Take time to read the entire introduction as it defines terms and explains concepts used
throughout the manual.
• Mechanical Installation provides general guidance on display mounting.
• Electrical Installation provides general guidance on terminating power and signal cable at
the display.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting addresses such things as removing basic display
components, troubleshooting the display, performing general maintenance and exchanging
display components.
• Appendix A: Optional Temperature Sensor provides instructions on installing the
temperature sensor, if it was purchased.
• Appendix B: Drawings at the end of this manual contains drawings specific to these types of
displays.
Listed below are a number of drawing types commonly used by Daktronics, along with the information
that each is likely to provide.
• System Riser Diagrams: overall system layout from control room to display, power and
phase requirements.
• Shop Drawings: fan locations, transformer locations, mounting information, power and signal
entrance points and access method (front or rear).
• Schematics: power wiring, signal wiring, load center or power termination panel assignments,
signal termination panel assignments and transformer assignments.
• Final Assembly: component locations, part numbers, display dimensions, and
assembly/disassembly instructions.