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Introduction 
 

1-3

The common thread to most client requests is a means of programming and 
controlling a group of displays from a central control point. Daktronics responded by 
developing a powerful system of interconnecting and controlling displays. Great care 
has been taken to design products that will satisfy a wide variety of installations. 
Some of the design goals of these systems include the following: 
 

 

Easy transfer of messages 

 

The ability to tell a display or group of displays in the network which 
message should run 

 

The ability to determine the status of any display on the network 

 

The ability to control multiple display technologies on the same network 

 
There are six network systems available: RS232, RS422, modem, fiber, radio and 
Ethernet. They differ on the type of physical connections needed, the distance 
allowed, and equipment required. A separate manual is provided for the type of 
communication method ordered with your display.  
 
Up to 240 displays can exist on one network. 

1.3  Display Overview 

Reference Drawings: 

Power Specs, AF-3400-(8-48X32-112)-89-A-*-* ......... 

Drawing A-178168 

Power Specs, AF-3400-(8-48X32-112)-89-R-*-* ......... 

Drawing A-178240

 

Power Specs, AF-3200-(8-48X32-112)-89-RGB-*-* .... 

Drawing A-183906 

Shop Drawings ......................................................... 

Refer to Appendix A 

 

Daktronics 89mm, AF-3200/3400 Galaxy

¨

 displays are designed and manufactured 

for performance, reliability, easy maintenance, and long life. The pixels have an 
89mm center-to-center spacing and LEDs (light emitting diodes). Each sign section 
has minimum 24-inch character height. A light sensor on the front of the first display 
is used for automatic dimming of the LEDs based on the ambient light levels. The 
configuration of pixels depends on the model of sign ordered. 
 
Refer to the 

Drawings A-178168, A-178240, A-183906

 and the 

Shop Drawings

 for 

the approximate size, weight, and power requirements for your model of display. 
 
The following describes the Galaxy

®

 model numbers: 

AF-3400-RRCCC-89-X

 

 

AF-3400 

Outdoor 89mm Louvered Galaxy Display 

RR 

Number of Rows High (8, 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 are 
available) 

CCC 

Number of Columns Long (32, 48, 64, 80, 96, and 112 
are available) 

89 

89mm center-to-center pixel spacing 

LED Color (monochrome red or amber are available) 

 

A typical sign system consists of a Windows

®

 based personal computer (PC) running 

Venus

®

 1500 software and one or more displays. Venus

®

 1500 is a software package 

that runs under Windows

®

 98, ME

, NT

®

 4.0, 2000, or XP Home/Professional 

operating systems on an IBM-compatible computer. Refer to the Venus 1500 
controller manual, 

ED13530

, for installation and maintenance of the Venus 1500 

editing station. 
 

Summary of Contents for Galaxy AF-3200 Series

Page 1: ...Galaxy Outdoor Series AF 3200 3400 89mm Display Manual ED15400 Rev 0 21 July 2005...

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: ...ignal Connection 3 4 3 5 Power 3 4 Grounding 3 5 Power Installation 3 6 Main Disconnect 3 6 3 6 Signal Termination from Computer to Sign 3 6 3 7 Optional Temperature Sensor 3 7 3 8 First Time Operatio...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents ii Appendix A Reference Drawings A 1 Appendix B Signal Converter B 1 Appendix C Optional Temperature Sensor C 1...

Page 5: ...correct 2 2 Figure 8 Ribbon Cable Connector 3 1 Figure 9 Termination Block 3 1 Figure 10 Phoenix Connector 3 1 Figure 11 Mate N Lok Connector 3 2 Figure 12 Fiber Optic Cable 3 2 Figure 13 RJ45 Connect...

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Page 7: ...cluded within the manual Appendix B includes information about the signal converter Appendix C includes information about the Optional Temperature Sensor Daktronics identifies manuals by an ED number...

Page 8: ...perly grounded with an earth ground electrode at the display 3 Disconnect power when servicing the display 4 Do not modify the display structure or attach any panels or coverings to the display withou...

Page 9: ...wing A 183906 Shop Drawings Refer to Appendix A Daktronics 89mm AF 3200 3400 Galaxy displays are designed and manufactured for performance reliability easy maintenance and long life The pixels have an...

Page 10: ...The COM port controls the sign through a 9 serial connector Controller The display s controller is the brains of the display The controller receives translates and activates the signal information fr...

Page 11: ...l strips louvers and a driver Refer to Figure 3 for identification of these parts Figure 3 8x8 Pixel Module Front and Rear Network Consists of multiple signs connected to each other Pixel Cluster of L...

Page 12: ...t J_ _ stands for a power or signal jack P_ _ represents a power or signal plug for the opposite jack Finally drawings commonly have Daktronics part numbers You can use those part numbers when request...

Page 13: ...nting of this display Read both the mechanical and electrical installation sections of this manual before beginning any installation procedures 2 2 Support Structure Design Support structure design de...

Page 14: ...er minute per module 28 x 28 active area Failure to comply with these requirements voids the Galaxy display warranty 2 4 Lifting the Display The top of the display has eyebolts to lift the unit Do not...

Page 15: ...ural engineer review the number of attachment points needed and the wall structure to ensure both meet all national and local codes Daktronics recommends using all clip angles as attachment points 1 C...

Page 16: ...Electrical Installation 2 4 2 6 Optional Temperature Sensor If you have an optional temperature sensor to be used with your display see Appendix C for mounting and signal connections...

Page 17: ...des to unlock and remove the jack Figure 9 Termination Block Before replacing a ribbon cable connector spray it with DeoxIT contact cleaner to remove any foreign matter that may cause signal problems...

Page 18: ...ck depress the small clip on the underside of the plug Figure 13 RJ45 Connector Before replacing an RJ connector spray it with DeoxIT contact cleaner to remove any foreign matter that may cause signal...

Page 19: ...nd sunlight resistant Note Daktronics engineers strongly recommend that the quick connect cable be secured to protect it from weather or vandalism 5 Earth ground enclosures that use wire signal cable...

Page 20: ...ol computer to the display at this time Be sure to run the power and signal cables in separate conduit 3 5 Power Reference Drawings Layout Pnl Bd 8 48x32 112 89mm 1 Phase Drawing A 175209 Layout Pnl B...

Page 21: ...lectrode must be installed for each display face The grounding electrode is typically one grounding rod for each display face Other grounding electrodes as described in Article 250 of the National Ele...

Page 22: ...pply connection to the display Provide a main disconnect for each supply circuit to the display You must locate the means of disconnection in a direct line of sight from the display or outline lightin...

Page 23: ...etween controllers Appendix C explains the connections for a temperature sensor Figure 17 RS422 Interconnection RS422 Interconnection Face A RS422 Out TB3 Field Cabling Face B RS422 IN TB2 Pin 1 GND S...

Page 24: ...ddress HW XX 8 Software Address SW XX 9 IP Address default 172 16 192 25 10 Subnet Msk default Msk 255 255 0 0 11 COM1 Configuration C1 V15 Modem C1 V15 If a Modem is present 12 COM 2 Configuration C2...

Page 25: ...provides a listing of all tools needed in order to perform maintenance work on your display Signal Routing Summaries give a basic explanation of how the signal travels through the sign Power Routing...

Page 26: ...are fully engaged 4 3 Signal Summary Reference Drawings Schematic AF 3400 8 48X32 112 89 Mono Drawing A 177829 The signal routing for the display can be summarized as follows 1 Data from the controlle...

Page 27: ...es power the modules in a monochrome amber and the RGB displays Refer to Drawings A 158225 A 184245 and A 177829 for power supply wiring information 4 Power is also sent to the fans which cool the dis...

Page 28: ...place the line filter by first labeling and removing all connecting wires and then releasing the attachment hardware Refer to Drawing A 158472 Install the new filter and reference Drawing A 177829 for...

Page 29: ...ck of the module To remove a driver board Figure 20 Driver Board 1 Open the display as described in Section 4 2 2 Loosen the two 10 screws holding the driver cover in place 3 Lift the cover off from t...

Page 30: ...conn J1087 Drawing B 177838 The controller sends data to the modules Refer to the signal summary in Section 4 3 for more information and to the component location drawings for the position of the con...

Page 31: ...9 240 F 0 Diagnostic LEDs are located on the controller the table below shows what each LED denotes Maintenance and Troubleshooting CPU LED Color Function Operation DS1 Red CAN TxD Flashes when contro...

Page 32: ...isplay 4 10 Power Supplies Reference Drawings Schematic Power Supply Configurations Drawing A 158225 Schematic Power Supply Assembly Drawing A 184245 The LED power supplies are identified as assemblie...

Page 33: ...Component Layout AF 3190 X 89mm Drawing B 181666 A thermostat controls when the ventilation fans operate in the display Refer to Drawing B 181666 for the location of the thermostat The ventilation fa...

Page 34: ...first driver on the left side of the first module that is not working Replace the second driver that is not working Replace the power supply assembly to the first module that is not working One row o...

Page 35: ...is complete the display will blank A single pixel will flash in the lower right hand corner of the display to show that the display has power but no messages are currently running 4 17 Replacement Pa...

Page 36: ...other Daktronics service When you call the Help Desk a trained service technician will work with you to solve the equipment problem You will work together to diagnose the problem and determine which r...

Page 37: ...l the Daktronics Help Desk for the RMA This expedites repair of your component when it arrives at Daktronics Packaging for Return Package and pad the item well so that it will not be damaged in shipme...

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Page 39: ...RGB Drawing A 183906 Schematic Power Supply Assembly Drawing A 184245 Block Diagram Power AF 3190 89mm Drawing B 175203 Cntrlr Galaxy 8 Conn J1087 Drawing B 177838 Module Panel AF 3190 8x8 89mm A Draw...

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Page 69: ...Appendix B Signal Converter B 1 Appendix B Signal Converter...

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Page 71: ...Appendix C Optional Temperature Sensor C 1 Appendix C Optional Temperature Sensor...

Page 72: ...ensor housing 0A 1151 0005 Temperature sensor 0P 1247 0008 4 pin Mal Conxall cable W 1819 22 AWG 2 pair shielded cable W 1234 30 foot extension cable W 1820 100 foot extension cable W 1821 200 foot ex...

Page 73: ...3 Route cable up to the quick connect jack on the back of the display and plug into J31 Refer to Section 1 3 for an example of connection 1 3 Temperature Signal Connection Three options for signal co...

Page 74: ...nal block in the CAN temperature sensor housing 3 Cut the cable to the desired length and reattach to the temperature sensor terminal block in the CAN temperature sensor housing Refer to the table and...

Page 75: ...elded cable to connect the sensor to the 8 position terminal block in the display labeled CAN US DS A31 TB4 Connect to the controller as shown in Figure 8 3 Open the temperature sensor housing by remo...

Page 76: ...ete If the interconnect cable was not used a 4 conductor shielded cable is needed to terminate the temperature sensor from side one to side two One end terminates at the CAN US DS 8 position terminal...

Page 77: ...r details on sensor housing disassembly 2 Label the wires connected to the temperature sensor board and then disconnect the cable from the temperature sensor terminal block in the temperature sensor h...

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