Daktronics AB-1600-1.5,2.5 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 How To Use This Manual ..........................................................................................1-1
1.2 Display Overview .......................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Definitions ..................................................................................................................1-2
2. Mechanical
Installation......................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Support Column Selection..........................................................................................2-1
2.2 Eye Bolts.....................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Cabinet Display Mounting..........................................................................................2-2
2.4 Display Ventilation Requirements (For Enclosed Displays) .....................................2-2
2.6 Removing An 8x16 Module .......................................................................................2-3
2.6 Properly Securing The Lens And Lens Assembly......................................................2-3
3. Electrical
Installation ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Grounding...................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 New Installations ...........................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Existing Installations .....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Driver/ Module Numbering System ...........................................................................3-2
3.3 Power Connection.......................................................................................................3-3
3.4 Control Cable Requirements ......................................................................................3-4
3.4.1 RS/232 (Venus 1500 System)........................................................................3-4
3.4.2 RS/422 (Venus 1500 System)........................................................................3-4
3.4.3 Modem (Venus 1500 System) .......................................................................3-4
3.4.4 Fiber (Venus 1500/Venus 4600 System).......................................................3-4
3.5 Signal Termination From Computer To Display........................................................3-5
3.5.1
RS/422 (Venus 1500 System)........................................................................3-5
3.5.2 RS/422 (Venus 1500 System)........................................................................3-5
3.5.3 Modem (Venus 1500 System) .......................................................................3-6
3.5.4 Fiber...............................................................................................................3-6
3.5.4.1 Venus 1500 System.......................................................................3-6
3.5.4.2 Venus 4600 System.......................................................................3-7
3.6 Interconnect of 2V Displays .......................................................................................3-7
3.6.1 Venus 1500 Controlled Display ....................................................................3-7
3.6.2 Serial Line Interface Controlled Display (Venus 4600)................................3-7
3.7 Module Connections...................................................................................................3-8
3.8 Power Line Voltage Considerations...........................................................................3-8
3.9 Display Voltage Monitoring.....................................................................................3-10
3.9.1 Line
Voltage ................................................................................................3-10
3.9.2 Lamp Voltage ..............................................................................................3-11
3.10 Dimming ...................................................................................................................3-12
3.10.1 Light Sensor Installation (Venus 1500).......................................................3-12
3.10.2 Light Sensor Installation (Venus 4600).......................................................3-12