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Summary of Contents for AF-3160

Page 1: ...Series AF 3160 Display Manual ED13767 Rev 2 10 February 2004 331 32 nd Ave PO Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006 Tel 605 697 4034 or 877 605 1113 Fax 605 697 4444 www daktronics com email helpdesk daktronic...

Page 2: ...ity 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...

Page 3: ...ting 2 3 2 6 Optional Temperature Sensor 2 3 Section 3 Electrical Installation 3 1 3 1 Common Connectors in the Display 3 1 3 2 Control Cable Requirements 3 3 RS232 3 3 RS422 3 3 Modem 3 3 Fiber Optic...

Page 4: ...ght Detector 4 9 Modem 4 10 Fiber Board 4 11 RS422 Surge Suppressor 4 11 Location of CAN Termination Jumper 4 12 4 5 Ventilation Systems With Fans and Filters 4 13 4 6 Thermostats 4 14 4 7 Weather Str...

Page 5: ...ors 3 4 Figure 17 Wire with Outer Jacket Stripped 3 4 Figure 18 Opening the Display 3 5 Figure 19 Display Grounding 3 7 Figure 20 Installation with Ground and Neutral Conductor Provided 3 7 Figure 21...

Page 6: ...e 4 8 Figure 38 Power Control Corner 4 9 Figure 39 Modem 4 10 Figure 40 Modem Jumper Location 4 10 Figure 41 Fiber Optic Board 4 11 Figure 42 RS422 Surge Suppressor 4 12 Figure 43 Displays with No Ext...

Page 7: ...g display components Appendix A lists the drawings referenced within this manual Appendix B includes information on the signal converter Appendix C includes information on the optional temperature sen...

Page 8: ..._ _ _ _ _ circuit board or 0A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ multi component assembly Following the Replacement Parts List is the Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs in Section 4 12 Refer to these ins...

Page 9: ...eme that uses a typical maximum cable length of 1 2 km approximately 4000 feet The main advantage to RS422 over RS232 is the longer cable length that is possible A signal converter is needed to conver...

Page 10: ...y Mirror or PS Primary Secondary M Mirror Display S Secondary Display A typical display system consists of a Windows based personal computer PC running Venus 1500 software and one or more displays The...

Page 11: ...r assigned to each display of a network Rotating the address switches on the controller sets it The control software uses the address to locate and communicate with each display Displays that are on t...

Page 12: ...e near the bottom Use a 1 8 Allen wrench to turn the retaining bar Driver Pixel Board The LED pixels are mounted directly onto the driver pixel board This board is also responsible for the switching a...

Page 13: ...enance or troubleshooting efforts Figure 5 Module Numbering Example 24x80 Front A module is the building block of the Galaxy display Each module measures 8 pixels high by 8 pixels wide By placing modu...

Page 14: ...board and the plate or bracket to which it is mounted A collection of circuit boards working as a single unit may also carry an assembly label W _ _ _ _ symbolizes a wire or cable Cables may also carr...

Page 15: ...d both the mechanical and electrical installation sections of this manual before beginning any installation procedures 2 2 Support Structure Design Support structure design depends on the mounting met...

Page 16: ...ed into the enclosed cabinet 10 cubic feet per minute must be provided per module 10 64 x 10 64 active area If these requirements are not met the Galaxy display warranty may be void 2 4 Lifting the Di...

Page 17: ...ed by a qualified structural engineer Refer to Drawing B 178625 or B 178626 for a suggested wall mount method The number of attachment points needed and the wall structure must be reviewed by a qualif...

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Page 19: ...on connectors encountered during display installation and maintenance 1 Ribbon Cable Connectors Figure 9 on the right illustrates a typical ribbon connector To disconnect the ribbon cable push the pla...

Page 20: ...m the jack depress the small clip on the underside of the plug Before replacing an RJ connector spray it with DeoxIT contact cleaner to remove any foreign matter that may cause signal problems In addi...

Page 21: ...use standard telephone cable routed in conduit Do not run power and phone cable in the same conduit The local telephone company will need to assist in this installation Ask the telephone company which...

Page 22: ...dize the color code having one color for the connector going into the output of a sign and the opposite color for a connector going into the input of a sign This will help ensure correct cabling since...

Page 23: ...l Connection Reference Drawings Component Layout Diagrams Refer to Appendix A 1 Punch or use 0 875 conduit holes for the desired conduit openings Be careful that none of the internal components are da...

Page 24: ...following sub sections give details of display power installation Grounding This display is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code...

Page 25: ...erations for power installation installation with ground and neutral conductors provided and installation with only a neutral conductor provided These two power installations differ slightly as descri...

Page 26: ...ation Box Drawing A 127361 Schematics Refer to Appendix A Incoming power is connected within the power termination enclosure Complete the following steps to terminate the hot and neutral wires at the...

Page 27: ...to keep the disconnecting means within view while working on the display Exception Disconnecting means that are capable of being locked in the open position may be located elsewhere 3 7 Signal Termin...

Page 28: ...o the display must be routed though conduit Do not run signal and display power through the same conduit 1 If using a quick connect cable connect from the J box to J33 on the back of the display 2 Whe...

Page 29: ...surge board assembly in the display The cable from the signal converter to the display must be routed though conduit Do not run signal and display power through the same conduit Refer to Figure 25 and...

Page 30: ...r to Surge Board Assembly Signal Converter J4 J5 Field Cabling Surge Board Assembly TB1 RS422 In Pin 1 GND Shield Pin 1 A GND Pin 2 RX P Red Pin 2 D1OUT P Pin 3 RX N Black Pin 3 D1OUT N Pin 4 TX P Gre...

Page 31: ...n the back of the display A 6 conductor phone cable with RJ11 connectors Daktronics part number 0A 1137 0160 relays data from the quick connect input board to the modem 2 When connecting directly to t...

Page 32: ...conductor cable with RJ45 connectors Daktronics part number 0A 1229 0054 relays the signal from J7 on the fiberboard to J3 RS232 IN on the controller When connecting fiber cables always connect trans...

Page 33: ...lay The radios must be in line of site of each other The Client radio is provided with 25 feet of weather resistant pre terminated cable One end of the cable is pre terminated to TB1 inside the radio...

Page 34: ...are too far apart for the interconnect cable to reach a 4 conductor shielded cable of the correct length is used as shown in Figure 34 One end will connect at the RS422 OUT 6 position controller boar...

Page 35: ...Sensor If an optional temperature sensor will be used with your display see Appendix C for mounting and signal connections 3 10 First Time Operation When first operated the display will run through a...

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Page 37: ...n provides the following Galaxy display information Signal Routing Summaries provide a basic explanation of the way signal travels through the display Power Routing Summaries provide a basic explanati...

Page 38: ...ng power terminates at the power termination enclosure Before leaving the enclosure power is sent through a circuit breaker and an RFI electrical filter 2 Power for the controller board passes through...

Page 39: ...und on the unit On the Component Layout Diagrams the components are denoted as follows Component Denoted As Location Filter and Transformer 0A 1215 4002 120 VAC Inside the power termination box Contro...

Page 40: ...g the wires Then release the hardware securing it to the inside of the enclosure Position the new transformer in its place and tighten it down Re connect all the wires using the display s schematic as...

Page 41: ...t Layout The rotary switches set the hardware address which the software uses to identify that particular display When replacing a controller board be sure to set the rotary switches in the same addre...

Page 42: ...3 Remove the six screws holding the board in place with a 3 16 nut driver 4 Follow the previous steps in reverse order to install a new controller board The address on the controller is only recognize...

Page 43: ...S8 Red Speed On when the Ethernet interface is at 100Mbps Off when the Ethernet interface is at 10Mbps DS9 Red Duplex On when the Ethernet interface is at full duplex Off when the Ethernet interface i...

Page 44: ...edge of the module must be intact and in good condition if it is to prevent water from seeping into the display The module latches must be fully engaged to create a watertight seal around the edge of...

Page 45: ...dix A The light sensor is internally mounted and wired at Daktronics It is located in the bottom left corner on the front of the primary display as shown in Figure 38 In the Component Layout Diagram t...

Page 46: ...dem module has five LEDs The power LED should remain lit while power is applied to the modem The modem RX and TX will flash when communicating The carrier detect LED will light when the modem has esta...

Page 47: ...l flash when the display fiberboard is sending to the signal converter In addition the fiber module has two input fiber connectors which the computer or the previous display connects to and two output...

Page 48: ...s is true for a single display or for multiple displays The correct terminations are completed during the building process However if the order or number of displays is changed on site the terminating...

Page 49: ...d in a dusty or harsh weather environment i e along a gravel road with dust laden air 1 500 hours is equivalent to 83 days if the display is operated for 18 hours a day and the power to the display is...

Page 50: ...Component Layout Diagram and Figure 38 for the location of the thermostat The ventilation fans turn on when the inside of the display reaches 85 F 29 C and turn off at 70 F 21 C 4 7 Weather Stripping...

Page 51: ...st module that is not working One row of modules does not work or is garbled Replace check ribbon cable to first module Check for bent pins on module and controller Replace controller Replace first mo...

Page 52: ...eft Daktronics recommends purchasing a lockable cabinet to store manuals and replacement spare parts Part Description Part Number Controller Galaxy 8 Conn 0A 1229 0005 Module 3R 1 1 8x8 30x70 0A 1208...

Page 53: ...nt Cal Lube CH 1019 Hex Wrench T Handle 1 8 RT TH 1062 Manual Venus 1500 Operator s Version 3 0 ED 13530 Manual Venus 1500 Radio Gen 2 ED 13932 4 12 Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs...

Page 54: ...ceive the second invoice If you return the exchange equipment after 30 working days from the invoice date you will be credited for the amount on the second invoice minus a restocking fee To avoid a re...

Page 55: ...Drawing A 177798 Comp Layout AF 3160 40 48 x112 34 Mono Drawing A 177800 Comp Layout AF 3160 8 16 24 32x128 34 Mono Drawing A 177801 Comp Layout AF 3160 40 48x128 34 Mono Drawing A 177802 Comp Layout...

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