Daktronics AB-1600-1.5,2.5 - Manual (Page 8)

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forms and mail one back to Daktronics Customer Service to receive a free set of replacement
air filters. This checklist is intended to assist with the display installation and assure its
dependable operation. Make sure each item listed on the checklist is acted upon. If product
quality concerns are noticed during the check-off, please note them on the back of the form or
call Daktronics Customer Service. Listed items may not necessarily be in the order in which
they should be performed.
Two copies of the Series 1600 Display Power Report are in Appendix C. Complete these
forms and return one copy to Daktronics Customer Service. Keep the other copy with the
maintenance manual for a permanent record.
There are ten copies of the Maintenance Checklist in Appendix C. Perform all the
maintenance procedures on this checklist. A list at the bottom of the form provides a personal
record of the dates. As each operational year is completed, file the completed form in a
personal maintenance record and begin a new form for the next year.
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Definitions
Term Definition
8x16 Lens
Reflector
Assembly
The 8x16 lens reflector assembly consists of reflectors, lenses and louvers.
The entire assembly can easily be removed for maintenance.
Column A vertical group of pixels.
Com Port A Com Port is a connector on the back of the controller PC. The Com Port
is used to communicate to the sign network through either a 9 or 25 pin
serial connector.
Display
Configuration
Display configuration refers to a display’s size, address, etc. This
information will be automatically displayed when the display is powered up,
if Venus 1500 controlled.
Display
Controller
The display controller is located inside the display and, in conjunction with
Venus 1500 software, controls the messages on the display.
Fan Control
Circuit
The fan control circuits provide power to the fans. The thermostats monitor
fan operation and are connected through the control enclosure to the
controller. If the display is blanked from the controller for one-half hour, the
controller switches a relay which turns off the fans.
Fiber Optic A standard communication method using light (signal) transmitted through a
glass fiber. Fiber optic cable has a maximum length of 2,000 feet. A signal
converter may be required. This communication method is used in both
Venus 1500 and Venus 4600 Systems.
Lampbank A lampbank is a circuit board containing an array of lamps, 8 pixels high by
16 pixels wide with electronics to drive the lamps and turn them on and off.
Louver Black aluminum louvers are positioned above each row of lamps to provide
contrast and help direct light.
Marquee
Display
Marquee type displays have an estimated lamp life of 17,000 hours with a
line voltage of 120 volts at the 120 volt tap on the transformer.