Daktronics AB-1600-1.5,2.5 - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction
1-3
1.2 Display Overview
Daktronics 1600 series 2.5” large matrix incandescent displays utilize a
proprietary lens/reflector assembly, Figure 3, making them the brightest,
sharpest color display systems available. They have been designed and
manufactured for performance, reliability, easy maintenance and long
life.
1600 series large matrix displays are controlled by Venus
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7000
software installed on a controller computer. The controller computer, in
turn, connects to the display controller. The display has one of two types
of display controllers, a Line Receiver or Data Distributor.
It will be helpful to know if the display has a data distributor or a line receiver while reading this
manual. If the display has a Super Line Receiver, refer to ED-11441 in Appendix C for specific
information regarding super line receivers.
A display with a Line Receiver is capable of producing 16 color or monochrome images.
A display with a Data Distributor is capable of producing 16.7 million color or 64 shades of gray
images.
Notice: A line receiver is housed inside a display, while a data distributor is found outside, somewhere
near the display. Figure 4 illustrates this difference between a line receiver and a data distributor.
Information specific to each type of display controller is contained in this manual.
1.3 Definitions
The following list of definitions is divided into three sections: General Display Definitions, Line
Receiver Definitions and Data Distributor Definitions. Since the display has either a line receiver
or a data distributor, not all definitions will apply. Definitions that apply to displays with both types of
display controllers are found under General Display Definitions .
Figure 3: 1600 Series 8 x 8
Lens/Reflector Assembly
Figure 4: 1600 series displays have either a line receiver or a data distributor.