Daktronics Galaxy AF-3200 Series, Manual

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Latch Access Fastener: Device utilizing a rotating retainer bar to hold the module
firmly to the sign frame. There is one per module near the center of the module on
the right side.
LED (light emitting diode):
An LED is a low energy, high intensity lighting unit.
Louver:
Black shade positioned horizontally above each pixel row. The louvers
increase the level of contrast on the sign face and direct LED light.
Module:
89mm Galaxy
®
modules are 8 pixels high by 8 pixels wide. They consist of
pixel 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 LEDs. The number and color of the LEDs depends on display
application.
Pixel Strip:
Four LED pixels mount directly onto a pixel strip. Each pixel strip is
removable from the module. There are 16 pixel strips per module.
Power Supply:
Converts AC line voltage from the load center to low DC voltage for
one or more module driver boards.
Venus
®
1500: Daktronics designed, Windows
®
based software used to create and
edit messages on the display. Refer to ED13530 for more information.
Introduction
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