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Legacy Remote Display Configuration

41

Connecting A Display To A Static IP Network

Display Currently Configured for DHCP (Default)

The following steps explain how to set a static IP address on the display.

Network Requirements

•  Existing Network
• 

Available network port, configured properly

•  PC 
•  Internet Explorer or Firefox web browser

Configuration Steps Using IP Address

1� 

Connect a computer to the display.

2� 

Configure the computer for DHCP

3� 

Turn on the display.
•  Both the display and the computer should 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� 

Manually enter IP address in web browser, http://display IP address:85 or see the 

Configuration Using DisplayFind To Discover The Display (p.39)

 section.

6� 

Enter 

User Name Dak

 and 

Password DakPassword!

 in the 

Windows Security

 window.

7� 

Click 

Logon

 to connect to the display (refer to the help file for additional information 

about the configuration utility).

Summary of Contents for LARGE MATRIX GALAXY GS6 Series

Page 1: ...201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 5128 www daktronics com support 800 325 8766 LARGE MATRIX GALAXY GS6 SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL P1874 DD3125389 Rev 12 20 March 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: ...A Display to A DHCP Network 12 Display Currently Configured for DHCP Default 12 Network Requirements 12 Installation Start up Steps 12 Display Configured For Static IP Address 12 Network Requirements...

Page 4: ...ecting A Display to A DHCP Network 37 Display Currently Configured for DHCP Default 37 Network Requirements 37 Installation Start up Steps 37 Display Configured For Static IP Address 37 Network Requir...

Page 5: ...et or the control system Refer to Section B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability p 35 at the end of this manual for the full Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability Contact Informat...

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 mou...

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 GS6 display Display Installation 1 Use a utility knife to carefully cut away all of the whi...

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: ...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 label Do not con...

Page 12: ...connected 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...

Page 13: ...nt 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 incur...

Page 14: ...isplay 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 the cable t...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...lay is connected to a network that supports DHCP a default DHCP name similar to DMP8 xx xxxx or DMP5 xx xxxx where xxxx represents a unique identifier for the display This information is shown in the...

Page 17: ...13 87 85 to identify the correct connection port 5 Enter User Name Dak and Password DakPassword in the Windows Security window 6 Click OK to connect to the display refer to the help file for addition...

Page 18: ...utility should have a green check mark See the explanations below for what each item means If an item has a red X next to it click it for additional information or to access the download The Current...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...nfigured For Static IP Address The following steps explain how to update the static IP address that is currently set on the display Network Requirements Existing Network Available network port configu...

Page 22: ...p file for additional information about the configuration utility 7 Click the Network tile 8 Change the IP address settings to new values 9 Click the Save button 10 Click Upload Configuration 11 Turn...

Page 23: ...Login Refer to Figure 14 3 Change the password in the Update Password window Refer to Figure 13 This step is required only for the first time login to the Venus Control Suite system 4 Update the acco...

Page 24: ...ed data packages Scripts Opens the Script Library where display commands are created and stored Accounts Creates new accounts for advertisers Users Lists current user profiles and allows users to upda...

Page 25: ...is required Daktronics Customer Service is available 7 a m to 7 p m CST Monday to Friday via telephone or online connection Telephone Domestic U S and Canada 1 800 DAKTRONICS 1 800 325 8766 Internati...

Page 26: ...module upward to disengage the tabs at the bottom of the module from the slots on the display s face sheet 4 Disconnect the SATA cables and unplug the power cable by squeezing the tabs on the sides of...

Page 27: ...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 display...

Page 28: ...splay through the power entrance box on the back of the display and travels to the Power Termination Panel 2 Power is distributed to Module Power Supplies 2a Player Power Supply 2b Thermostat 2c and F...

Page 29: ...yer 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 module via SATA cables 4b finally returning to the PLR to SATA B 4c 5 Signal...

Page 30: ...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 24 Once the cables are connected cycle power to the PLR and it...

Page 31: ...s 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 self test follow the steps below 1 Attach a si...

Page 32: ...18 Light Sensor Assembly 0A 1815 5020 26 42 mm Red Module A 3143 12 Volt Power Supply 0A 1814 5010 15 85 mm Amber Module EN 2241 Air Filter 3 625 x 32 x 75 0A 1792 5011 19 81 mm Amber Module EN 2242 A...

Page 33: ...ule using a 1 8 hex head wrench Note A fully seated module should be flush with the modules around it Power Supply Replacement 1 Disconnect the power supply from any wiring harnesses connected to it 2...

Page 34: ...bottom in the first column of modules Refer to Figure 18 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...

Page 35: ...eceived mail the old part to Daktronics If the replacement part fixes the problem send in the problem part which is being replaced a Package the old part in the same shipping materials in which the re...

Page 36: ...damage during shipment Electronic components such as printed circuit boards should be placed in an antistatic bag before boxing 4 Enclose Your name Address Phone number The RMA number A clear descript...

Page 37: ...am Block Diagram GS6 13 03 Large Matrix w DMP DWG 3088134 Block Diagram GS6 SATA Routing 1 PLR Per Section DWG 3054464 Block Diagram GS6 SATA Routing 2 PLR Per Section DWG 3106357 Block Diagram GS6 Ge...

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Page 39: ...Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability 35 B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability Click here to view Warranty and Limitation of Liability SL 2374 information...

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Page 41: ...ed For Static IP Address The following steps explain how to reconfigure a display for DHCP network when it has previously been configured for a static IP address Network Requirements Existing Network...

Page 42: ...ttp display IP address 85 5 Enter User Name Dak and Password DakPassword in the Windows Security window 6 Click Logon to connect to the display refer to the help file for additional information about...

Page 43: ...at the top of the DisplayFind utility should have a green check mark See the explanations below for what each item means If an item has a red X next to it click it for additional information or to ac...

Page 44: ...d 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 addition...

Page 45: ...uter for DHCP 3 Turn on the display Both the display and the computer should timeout searching for a DHCP server and fall back to auto IP addresses of 169 25x x x 4 Observe boot sequence reconfigure c...

Page 46: ...Disconnect the computer from the display and connect display to the network 16 Ensure the display has an established link with the network 17 Turn on the display Display Configured For Static IP Addr...

Page 47: ...o Discover The Display p 39 section 5 Enter User Name Dak and Password DakPassword in the Windows Security window 6 Click the Configuration tab 7 Click eth0 8 Change the IP address settings to new val...

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