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Introduction

Section 1:  Introduction

This manual provides the necessary information to install and fire-up a Daktronics digital billboard. 
Please read and understand all steps in this manual before beginning the installation process. Contact the 
Project Manager with any questions.

1.1  Limitation of Liability

Failure to perform the following may null and void any factory warranties:

•  Install the digital billboard according to the steps in this manual.

•  Provide proper electrical service.

•  Ground the display properly.

For the full 

Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability, refer to Appendix B at the end of 

this manual.

1.2  Important Contact Information

Daktronics Help Desk: 1-877-DAK-HELP
Project Manager:

1.3 

Display Identification

This section provides label information that is helpful in understanding a Daktronics digital 
billboard display label. Refer to the circled area in 

Figure 1 while reading the table below.

Display Assembly Number
Display Serial Number
Manufacture Month/Date/Year

DB-4200 Modules High X Modules Wide (Module power in Watts) MODS
RMN: Daktronics - 0200 - 07 Manufactured in Sioux Falls, SD
120/240 VAC, Single Phase, 60 HZ
AMPS (L1/L2) = 23/31
Total Watts for Display Section = 6,480

Figure 1: 

4200 Series Display Label

Summary of Contents for 4200 Series

Page 1: ...4200 Series Digital Billboard Installation Manual DD2323806 Rev 6 29 May 2015 201 Daktronics Dr PO Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006 Tel 866 343 3122 Fax 605 697 4700 www daktronics com ...

Page 2: ...ration of this manual the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions No part of this book covered by the copyrights hereon may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying taping or information storage and retrieval systems without written permission of the publisher ...

Page 3: ...pection 7 Section 3 Display Installation 9 3 1 Display Installation 9 Section 4 Section Splicing 13 4 1 Display Section Numbering 13 4 2 Display Splicing 14 Section 5 Multi Direction Light Sensor Relocation 17 5 1 Multi Direction Light Sensor Relocation 17 Section 6 Webcam Mounting 19 6 1 Mounting the Webcam to the Arm 19 6 2 Adjustable Length Webcam Arm Installation 19 Installation 19 Retracting ...

Page 4: ...ed Control System 27 9 2 Opening the ISP Box 29 Section 10 First Time Power Up 29 10 1 First Time Power Up 29 Section 11 Display Testing and Adjustment 31 11 1 Diagnostics Checks 31 11 2 Display Image Quality 31 11 3 Test the Light Sensor 31 Appendix A Reference Drawings 33 Appendix B Limitation of Liability 35 ...

Page 5: ...r the full Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability refer to Appendix B at the end of this manual 1 2 Important Contact Information Daktronics Help Desk 1 877 DAK HELP Project Manager 1 3 Display Identification This section provides label information that is helpful in understanding a Daktronics digital billboard display label Refer to the circled area in Figure 1 while reading the table be...

Page 6: ...trol System Control system is completely inside of the display Power Supplies Reduced the number of power supplies in the display Webcam Mobotix POE webcam replaces Panasonic Power Entrance Improved power entrance to make electrical installation easier Introduction ...

Page 7: ...hannels from the power system Module consists of a display board with LEDs a driver board or logic card housing a module latch assembly and a louver Each module is individually removable from either the front or back of the display Module part numbers vary by pixel pitch ProLink Router PLR the PLR takes data in and then routes that data to other areas in the sign There is typically one PLR per dis...

Page 8: ...cated in the spare parts box Electrical tape Black cable ties Flat head screwdriver Phillips screwdriver 3 8 Nut driver 5 16 Nut driver 7 16 Nut driver L Handle Allen wrench 1 8 Combination wrench 1 8 Splice wrench Torque stick T Handle Allen wrench 1 8 Customer Provided Tools Allen wrenches Various sizes Bucket truck Customer must provide until final proof of performance Crane Cordless drill Dril...

Page 9: ... 11 x 22 display Refer to display specific drawings to identify component locations as locations vary by display size Module Border Support Ledger Lift Eye Display Face Display Back Door Signal Entrance Power Entrance SmartLink Surge Suppressor DMP ISP Enclosure Upright Mounting Clamp Figure 2 4200 Series Display Front and Back ...

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Page 11: ...ledger brackets must be installed prior to lifting the display to the head For ledger bracket details refer to DWG A 988359 in Appendix A 2 3 Display Inspection As soon as the display arrives on site verify the packaging is in good condition When unpacking the display inspect the display for damage and potential issues Photograph any damage and contact your Project Manager immediately to report is...

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Page 13: ...odules 2 Remove the wood and the wood braces from the top of every display section 3 Lift the spare parts box off of the trailer and set in a location near the installation site as it contains tools parts and documents used for the installation process 4 Open the spare parts box and verify all installation tools and installation hardware were sent with the display Contact the Project Manager immed...

Page 14: ...fter aligning the mounting brackets and offset extrusion verify the DMP and the ISP enclosure will not experience interference during installation If they will experience interference issues and need to be moved follow the directions in Relocating a Digital Billboard ISP Enclosure and Controller in Appendix A before hanging the display 13 If the display has a vertical splice either from the factor...

Page 15: ...e U channel is at least 1 from the opening 20 Slide the right rocker mount into the end of the offset extrusion 21 Use an impact wrench and the torque stick box to tighten the nut on the rocker clamp to 75 ft lbs 22 Tighten all of the nuts on the offset extrusion bolts to 75 ft lbs with an impact wrench and the torque stick 23 Place and tighten all remaining mounting assemblies to 75 ft lbs 24 Rem...

Page 16: ...12 Display Installation ...

Page 17: ...section will be BX and the top section is TX Refer to Figure 6 For four section displays when looking from the front the lower left display section would be BL and the section to the right would be BR the second row of sections would be TL on the left and TR on the right Refer to Figure 7 BX TX Figure 6 Two Section Display Section Numbering BR TR BL TL Figure 7 Four Section Display Section Numberi...

Page 18: ...ng at one end of the display place the flat splice plates over the bolts and place a nut and washer on each bolt Refer to Figure 11 Note There are two different styles of splice plates shipped on the display The flat splice plates need to be distributed along the back of the display The C style splice plate Figure 10 provides support to the bottom display section when lifting and is shipped near t...

Page 19: ...A on the bottom section to Signal A on the top section and Signal B on the bottom section to Signal B on the top section Refer to Figure 13 22 Connect the power splice cable located in the spare parts box to the power interconnect jacks on each display section 23 Remove the yellow control equipment location sticker from the back of the display Note For displays that require a horizontal splice ref...

Page 20: ...16 Section Splicing ...

Page 21: ...egrees until the MDLS assembly can be reattached to the MDLS mounting arm 8 Place the MDLS assembly on the photocell mounting arm 9 Use the attachment bolts and nuts to secure the MDLS assembly to the MDLS mounting arm 10 Use tek screws to secure the MDLS mounting arm and MDLS assembly to the border at the new location Note Ensure the front label on the MDLS assembly is on top and the arrows are f...

Page 22: ...18 Multi Direction Light Sensor Relocation ...

Page 23: ...cam arm is between 10 and 15 The reason for the adjustable length is that for every foot of display height the webcam must be an equal number of feet from the display face to be able to view all of the modules on the display face For example a display 14 tall must have the webcam approximately 14 from the display face A 20 webcam arm is shipped with all displays taller than 15 Refer to DWG 1065544...

Page 24: ...box on the back of the display 15 Secure the green webcam grounding wire to the grounding lug along the perimeter of the display back Refer to Figure 18 16 Neatly secure excess grounding wire with cable ties 17 Ensure all webcam and webcam mounting bolts are secure prior to hanging the display 18 After hanging the display connecting display power and starting the display call Daktronics NOC and ha...

Page 25: ...g assembly over the four mounting channel assembly bolts 4 Place a washer on each 5 8 bolt 5 Attach the 5 8 nuts to the bolts to secure the mounting assembly to the display 6 Using fish tape feed the webcam through the webcam arm tube 7 Connect the webcam cable to the Webcam 1 connection below the power entrance box on the back of the display 8 Secure the green webcam grounding wire to the groundl...

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Page 27: ...ure 21 4 Feed power cable through the conduit into the power entrance 5 Connect the ground wire to the ground lug at the bottom of the power entrance box green wire and tighten to 45 in lbs with a 3 16 Allen wrench Refer to Figure 20 6 Connect power line 1 L1 to Line 1 of the tap and use a 3 16 Allen wrench to tighten to 57 in lbs 7 Connect power line 2 L2 to Line 2 of the tap and use a 3 16 Allen...

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Page 29: ...ot mount the box in a location that inhibits maintenance personnel from accessing the display ensure the lid is on top ensure the lid latch is easily accessible ensure the lid opens completely mount the spare parts box by welding or bolting the feet to a catwalk always lock the spare parts box when leaving site Figure 22 Billboard Spare Parts Box ...

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Page 31: ...an cools the ISP enclosure to keep the equipment in a safe functional range 2 Heater Since ISP equipment is affected by lower temperatures a heater prevents the ISP enclosure from going below a functional range 3 Laptop and Cell Phone Outlet Can be used to charge laptop or cell phones Do not plug drills or other power tools into this outlet 4 Door Switch Detects if the ISP enclosure door is open I...

Page 32: ... box components 1 Access the ISP box by opening the rear access door with the control equipment label 2 Using a flat head screwdriver turn the two 3 4 turn latches counter clockwise 3 For easier access to ISP components the ISP box door can be lifted off the hinges ...

Page 33: ...the equipment in the ISP enclosure to ensure they on 8 Ensure the DMP 8065 LED indicators LEDs are on 9 Connect a laptop to the red crossover cable in the ISP enclosure Note For back to back displays sharing an internet connection have the held desk check the webcam function before connecting the laptop After the help desk has verified the webcam function disconnect the webcam cable from port 4 of...

Page 34: ...30 First Time Power Up ...

Page 35: ...Display Image Quality After the display is showing content visually inspect the display for Inaccurate or off color Module edges The display is too dim or bright Modules out Abnormal flashing Modules stuck on Pixels stuck on or bright Work with Daktronics NOC to address any visual issues 11 3 Test the Light Sensor Contact Daktronics NOC and perform these steps to verify the MDLS in functioning pro...

Page 36: ...32 Display Testing and Adjustment ...

Page 37: ...d documents take precedence over the document in this section Relocating a Digital Billboard ISP Enclosure and Controller DD2398657 Daktronics Digital Billboard Horizontal Power Splice DD2572018 Ledger Assembly DWG 988359 Billboard Pivoting 10 15 Webcam Arm DWG 1065544 Billboard Fixed 10 Webcam Arm DWG 1067554 Tested Mobotix Webcam Assembly Internal Control System DWG 1103734 ...

Page 38: ...34 Reference Drawings ...

Page 39: ...35 Appendix B Limitation of Liability Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability SL 02374 Limitation of Liability ...

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