Daktronics AB-1600-1.5,2.5 - Manual (Page 26)

Electrical Installation 3-2
3. Termination Panels & Termination Blocks:
Termination panels and termination blocks are most often used to connect internal power and
signal wires to wires of the same type coming into the display from an external source. Most signal
wire will come with forked connectors crimped to the ends of the wire. Power wires need to have
one-half inch of insulation striped from the end of the wire prior to termination. Tighten all screws
firmly to ensure a good electrical connection. Refer to Figure 24.
4. Phoenix

-Style Connectors:
Phoenix-style connectors, which are usually green, are often used for signal termination on circuit
boards. Refer to Figure 25. One-quarter inch of insulation must be stripped from the wire prior to
termination. To remove a wire, turn the above screw counter-clockwise to loose the connectors
grip on the wire. To insert a wire, push the bare wire into the connector and turn the above screw
clockwise to lock the wire into place.
5. Mate-n-Lok

Connectors:
The Mate-n-Lok connectors found in this display are white and come in a
variety of sizes. Figure 26 illustrates a four-pin Mate-n-Lok connector. To
remove the plug from the jack, squeeze the plastics locking clasps of the side
of the plug and pull it from the jack.
6. Tab Connectors:
The tab connector, illustrated in Figure 27, is found in most
Daktronics displays. Grab the connector on the plastic terminal
cover when removing. Do NOT pull it off the tab by pulling on
the wire.
Figure 24: Phoenix
Connector Figure 25: Termination Panel (Left) and
Termination Block (Right)
Figure 26: Mate-
n-Lok Connector
Figure 27: Tab
Connector