Table of Contents
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Section 1:
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
1.1
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Network Concepts ............................................................................................................. 1
RS232 Network ........................................................................................................... 2
RS422 Network ........................................................................................................... 2
Modem Network ........................................................................................................ 2
Fiber Optic Network................................................................................................... 2
Radio Network ........................................................................................................... 2
1.4
Display Overview.............................................................................................................. 2
1.5
Component Identification ................................................................................................. 3
1.6
Daktronics Nomenclature ................................................................................................. 5
Section 2:
Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................... 7
2.1
Mechanical Installation Overview.................................................................................... 7
2.2
Support Structure Design ................................................................................................. 7
2.3
Ventilation Requirements ................................................................................................. 8
2.4
Lifting the Display ............................................................................................................. 8
2.5
Display Mounting ............................................................................................................. 9
2.6
Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting ....................................................................... 10
Section 3:
Electrical Installation............................................................................................ 11
3.1
Common Connectors in the Display .............................................................................. 11
3.2
Control Cable Requirements .......................................................................................... 12
RS232 ......................................................................................................................... 12
RS422 ......................................................................................................................... 12
Modem ...................................................................................................................... 12
Fiber Optic................................................................................................................. 13
Radio ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.3
RJ Connector Cables ........................................................................................................ 13
Installing an RJ Connector ....................................................................................... 14
3.4
Conduit ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.5
Preparing for Power/Signal Connection ....................................................................... 14
3.6
Power ............................................................................................................................... 15
Power Requirements ................................................................................................ 15
Grounding ................................................................................................................. 15
Power Installation ..................................................................................................... 16
Power Connection .................................................................................................... 17
Main Disconnect ....................................................................................................... 17
3.7
Signal Termination from Computer to Display............................................................. 18
RS-232 ........................................................................................................................ 19
RS-422 ........................................................................................................................ 20
Modem ...................................................................................................................... 22
