Daktronics DataTime DF-1012, Installation And Operation Manual

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Section 7: DM-100 Controller
These sections describe the DM-100 controller including the insert and the operation to set the time and date on the
display.
7.1 DM-100 Overview
Reference Drawing:
System Riser Diagram, Control Combinations .......................................
Drawing A-164988
The DM-100 Series controller, shown in
Figure 19
, is a handheld controller
designed to operate Daktronics LED DataTime ® and DataMaster
displays. See
Section 2.1
for the list of displays the DM-100 can control.
The console’s liquid crystal display (LCD) guides the user through the
operation of the system.
Time and temperature displays use a junction box at the base of the
display or an indoor wire system. Refer to
Section 3
for information and
possible connection types.
Note:
You must be connected to the display in order to modify the time,
temperature, hold time, etc. The following sections will explain this
process in greater detail.
7.2 DataMaster Insert
Reference Drawing:
Insert, LL-2551 Price/T&T Display ..........................................................
Drawing A-164998
The DM-100 controller uses a keypad insert to program time and temperature information for the displays.
To see more detail on the DM-100 insert, refer to drawing, A-164998. If an insert is lost or damaged, a copy of
the insert drawing can be used until a replacement is ordered.
To start the controller and use the insert, read the section carefully to fully understand the operating
instructions.
Note:
Depending on the version of the DM-100 controller and the revision on the display, some of the
following items may not be used on the display, or will not be shown on the DM-100 controller.
7.3 Time & Temperature Display Operation
The DM-100 controller can be configured to program time and temperature information displayed on the
LED DataTime
® Time & Temp display. The instructions provided in this section discuss the functions the
operator uses to control the display. In the unlikely event that the Time & Temp display malfunctions, refer to
Section 4.2
for troubleshooting actions that may be taken.
Connect to the display through either the indoor or outdoor J box, set the time and date and send changes to
the display.
Note:
You will need to do this infrequently, since the display will automatically keep track of time. The time
on the display should be accurate (even through a loss of power for several days). Use this function when a s
Figure 19: DM-100 Console