Daktronics Galaxy Series, Display Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 How to Use this Manual ............................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Network Concepts ..................................................................................... 1-3
RS232 Network .................................................................................. 1-3
RS422 Network .................................................................................. 1-3
Modem Network................................................................................. 1-4
Fiber Optic Network........................................................................... 1-4
Radio Network.................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Display Overview ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Component Identification .......................................................................... 1-5
1.6 Daktronics Nomenclature .......................................................................... 1-7
Section 2: Mechanical Installation ................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Mechanical Installation Overview ............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Support Structure Design........................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Display Ventilation Requirements ............................................................. 2-2
2.4 Mounting Kit ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Display Lifting........................................................................................... 2-2
2.6 Display Cabinet Mounting ......................................................................... 2-3
Wall Mount......................................................................................... 2-3
Pole Mount ......................................................................................... 2-3
Section 3: Electrical Installation..................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Common Connectors in the Sign ............................................................... 3-1
3.2 Control Cable Categories........................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Conduit ...................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Grounding.................................................................................................. 3-4
Power Installation ............................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Control Cable Requirements...................................................................... 3-5
RS232 ................................................................................................. 3-5
RS422 ................................................................................................. 3-6
Modem................................................................................................ 3-6
Fiber Optic.......................................................................................... 3-6
Radio .................................................................................................. 3-6
3.6 Signal Termination from Computer to Display.......................................... 3-7
RS232 ................................................................................................. 3-7
RS422 ................................................................................................. 3-8
Modem................................................................................................ 3-9
Fiber Optic.......................................................................................... 3-9
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