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Installation Preparation

3

Required Tools

The following table lists the minimum tools to have on site for each installation. Daktronics 

only provides the specialized tools needed to complete the installation. 

Daktronics Provided

Customer Provided

Splice Wrench

Hex Head Wrenches – 

1

/

8

" and 

3

/

16

"

Flathead and Phillips Head Screw Drivers

Crane or Lift Truck

Step Ladders

Computer with Venus

®

 Software and Internet access

Ratchet and/or Impact Wrench – 

11

/

16

"

Socket Set – Sizes up to 1 

1

/

16

" Needed

Tape Measure

Utility Knife

Summary of Contents for GALAXY GT6 Series

Page 1: ...201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 5128 www daktronics com support 800 325 8766 LARGE MATRIX GALAXY GT6X SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL P2271 DD4664550 Rev 01 08 October 2020...

Page 2: ...limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a com...

Page 3: ...ion Installation Dos 13 Requirements For Communication Through A Network 13 Connecting A Display to A DHCP Network 13 Display Currently Configured for DHCP Default 13 Network Requirements 13 Installat...

Page 4: ...Replacement Parts List 29 14 Replacing Parts 30 Module Replacement 30 Power Supply Replacement 30 Controller Replacement 30 PLR Replacement 31 15 Daktronics Exchange and Repair Return Programs 32 Exc...

Page 5: ...or the control system Refer to Appendix B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability p 37 at the end of this manual for the full Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability Contact Informati...

Page 6: ...holes accidental or intentional that will allow water to enter the display All display modules are fully latched into the display cabinet Structure Requirements Support structure design depends on mo...

Page 7: ...cialized tools needed to complete the installation Daktronics Provided Customer Provided Splice Wrench Hex Head Wrenches 1 8 and 3 16 Flathead and Phillips Head Screw Drivers Crane or Lift Truck Step...

Page 8: ...display ventilation system Do not use the lift eyes for display mounting Do not hang additional signage from GT6x display Display Installation 1 Use a utility knife to carefully cut away all of the wh...

Page 9: ...display The T Clips are installed in the recommended locations at Daktronics but can be moved 12 inches either way to avoid obstructions Refer to the label on the display for limitations 9 Remove cra...

Page 10: ...Lift the display top section off the truck high enough to spin around 180 degrees 5 Starting at one end of the display use the splice tool to draw the top section into the bottom until the splice key...

Page 11: ...o follow all local and national electrical codes Do not share circuits between displays and other electrical devices Do not connect the display to any voltage other than that listed on the product lab...

Page 12: ...nnected near the point of power connection Locate the disconnecting means either in a direct line of sight from the display or so it can be locked in the open position This ensures that power is not r...

Page 13: ...ent must be electrically grounded Only qualified individuals may perform electrical work including verification of ground resistance Daktronics is not responsible for improper grounding or damage incu...

Page 14: ...Primary display to the Mirror display the fiber interconnect cable must be connected This cable typically comes attached to the back of the display 1 Locate cable and unpackage 2 Connect one end of t...

Page 15: ...vides webcam power 4 DMP 8000 Converts content data from the content management server into a format recognized by the VIP and sends it out to the VIP 5160 5 DMP 5060 Converts data to a format recogni...

Page 16: ...d State MAC Address Configuration Port Status Port Management Port Used to Access Configuration Description Start Up Checklist Confirm power is correctly connected to the display Confirm there is suff...

Page 17: ...ch allows automatic display configuration by the customer s network and eliminates manual configuration of the player When the display is connected to a network that supports DHCP a default DHCP name...

Page 18: ...a computer to the display 2 Turn display on 3 Observe boot sequence reconfigure computer to same in the IP address range as the display and same subnet 4 Manually enter display IP address in web brows...

Page 19: ...hing DisplayFind Double click the DisplayFind icon on your desktop Each item listed at the top of the DisplayFind utility should have a green check mark See the explanations below for what each item m...

Page 20: ...ted in the bottom window of the utility 4 Click the desired display VIP5 xx xxx to launch the configuration utility within your web browser Note Refer to the configuration utility help file for additi...

Page 21: ...timeout searching for a DHCP server and fall back to auto IP addresses of 169 25x x x 4 Observe boot sequence reconfigure computer to same in the IP address range as the display and same subnet 5 Manu...

Page 22: ...play has an established link with the network 16 Turn display on Display Configured For Static IP Address The following steps explain how to update the static IP address that is currently set on the d...

Page 23: ...ndows Security window 6 Click OK to connect to the display refer to the help file for additional information about the configuration utility 7 Click the Network tile 8 Change the IP address settings t...

Page 24: ...k Login Refer to Figure 17 3 Change the password in the Update Password window Refer to Figure 16 This step is required only for the first time login to the Venus Control Suite system 4 Update the acc...

Page 25: ...for displays at specified dates and times Data Loads installed data packages Scripts Opens the Script Library where display commands are created and stored Accounts Creates new accounts for advertiser...

Page 26: ...line www daktronics com venuslearning If further assistance is required Daktronics Customer Service is available 7 a m to 7 p m CST Monday to Friday via telephone or online connection Telephone Domest...

Page 27: ...turn counter clockwise 3 Gently tip the top of the module outward slightly Then lift the module upward to disengage the tabs at the bottom of the module from the slots on the display s face sheet 4 D...

Page 28: ...ounce of detergent to one gallon of cold water 3 Saturate a light medium duty cleaning brush with the soapy water 4 Use horizontal brush strokes to loosen and remove dirt and grime washing the displa...

Page 29: ...on display size Refer to drawings included with the display 1 AC Power enters the display through the power entrance box on the back of the display and travels to the Power Termination Panel 2 Power i...

Page 30: ...is connected to J35 on the Player Harness 2b 3 Signal travels from the player from Fiber A to the PLR Port A 3 4 From SATA A on the PLR signal goes to the first module 4a and travels from module to mo...

Page 31: ...the 7 segment display To put the PLR into self test mode loop a SATA cable between ports A and B Then take a fiber cable and connect the fiber ports together Refer to Figure 27 Once the cables are co...

Page 32: ...ndicator LED should flash once every 4 seconds Module Self Test If a module is blank but has power supplied to it perform a module self test to diagnose a module or signal cable failure To perform a s...

Page 33: ...uick Connect Fiber Input W 1659 Fiber Cable 3 0A 1327 1164 Quick Connect Mirror Input W 1685 Fiber Optic Cable 33 0A 1327 3018 Light Sensor Assembly W 1865 Fiber 50 0A 1487 6009 PLR Assembly W 2003 Fi...

Page 34: ...ated module should be flush with the modules around it Power Supply Replacement The power supply provides power from the power entrance to the module The module power supply is located on the uprights...

Page 35: ...Refer to Figure 21 If the display has two PLRs they are located in behind the third and fifth columns PLRs can be found in both Primary and Mirror display faces as well as all sections of a sectional...

Page 36: ...ogram follow these steps 1 Call Daktronics Customer Service 866 343 3122 Market Description Customer Service Number Schools primary through community junior colleges religious organizations municipal...

Page 37: ...bject to exchange Daktronics offers a Repair Return Program To send a part for repair follow these steps 1 Call or fax Daktronics Customer Service Phone 866 343 3122 Fax 605 697 4444 2 Receive a Retur...

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Page 39: ...G 4632583 N B Schematic DMP VIP Enclosure W Router DWG 4632584 N B Block Diagram GT6x Fiber Routing DWG 4641148 N B Block Diagram GT6x DC Layout DWG 4641149 N B Block Diagram GT6x LM Control Wiring DM...

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Page 41: ...Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability 37 B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability Click here to view Warranty and Limitation of Liability SL 2374 information...

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