Daktronics AF-3400-133,171,216,260 - Manual (Page 20)

Phoenix
™
-Style Connectors:
Figure 12: Phoenix
Connector
Phoenix-style connectors, which are usually green, are often used for
signal termination on circuit boards. Refer to Figure 12. Strip one-
quarter inch of insulation from the wire prior to termination. To insert a
wire, push the bare wire into the connector and turn the above screw
clockwise to lock the wire into place. To remove a wire, turn the above
screw counter-clockwise to loosen the connector's grip on the wire.
Mate-n-Lok
™ Connectors:
The Mate-n-Lok connectors found in the displays are white and come
in a variety of sizes. Figure 13 illustrates a four-pin Mate-n-Lok
connector. To remove the plug from the jack, squeeze the plastic locking
clasps on the side of the plug and pull it from the jack.
Figure 13: Mate-n-
Loc Connector
Phone/Network Jacks (RJ11/RJ45 Connectors):
RJ connectors, as seen in Figure 14, are similar to the telephone
connectors or network jacks found in homes and businesses and are used
on the ends of RJ11 or RJ45 cable. In order to remove this plug from the
jack, depress the small clip on the underside of the plug.
Before replacing an RJ connector, spray it with DeoxIT
™ contact cleaner
to remove any foreign matter that may cause signal problems. In
addition, apply a generous amount of CalLube
™ protector paste to the
plug before inserting it into the jack. This paste will protect both the plug
and the jack from corrosion.
Figure 14: RJ11
Connector
Quick Connect Jack:
The display uses quick connect jacks for the connection of the signal
termination enclosure, the temperature sensor and possible connection to
a mirror display. There is one quick connect input board with three
input jacks and one or two output quick connect boards, each with a
single jack. The boards are located on the back, with the number of
boards depending on the display size, and when not used the attached
dust cover should be kept closed.
To attach the cable to a jack, make sure to line up the plug to match the
jack, push the plug in then turn the outer collar to lock in place. Figure
15 illustrates the 6-pin quick connect jack.
Figure 15: RS232/6-pin
Quick Connect Jack
Electrical Installation 3-2