Daktronics Galaxy AF-3155, Manual

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Electrical Installation
3-3
3.2 Control Cable Requirements
RS232
This cable is a 2-conductor shielded cable used to transmit an RS232 signal
(Daktronics part number W-1117). This shielded cable should
not be subjected to
mechanical flexing after installation. This cable is not for direct burial and should be
routed in a dedicated, grounded metallic conduit at the base of the sign structure.
This cable has a maximum length of 25 feet (7.6 meters).
RS422
This cable is a 4-conductor shielded cable used to transmit an RS422 signal
(Daktronics part number W-1234). This shielded cable consists of paired wires. They
should not be subjected to mechanical flexing after installation. This cable is not for
direct burial and should have one of the following routings:
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In dedicated metallic conduit
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Inside buildings
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if cable is not in conduit, keep away from interference
signals
With interference signals, such as power conductors, intercom, etc., typically a two-
foot separation is required. The maximum length of an RS422 signal cable is 4,000
feet (1.22 km).
Modem
The modem option will use standard telephone cable routed through conduit. The
local telephone company will need to assist in this installation.
Ask the telephone company which colors are used by the TIP wire and which color
by the RING wire for signal connections.
Note: The telephone lines must be dedicated lines and not run through a switch
board/communications system.
Fiber Optic
This cable is a 4-fiber cable (Daktronics part number W-1376). Two fibers are used
for display communications and the other two are saved for spares. The cable may be
either direct burial or routed in conduit, but it should not be subjected to mechanical
flexing. The maximum length of a fiber optic cable is 2,000 feet (611.6 meters).