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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .........................................1

How to Use This Manual ............................1
Product Description ...................................2
Definitions ...................................................2

2 Mechanical and Electrical

Installation ...........................................4

Mechanical Installation ............................4
Computer to SI-32 Connections ..............4

RS232 System ..........................................4
RS422 System ..........................................5
Switches to SI-32 .....................................6

SPST .......................................................6
SPDT ......................................................7
Momentary ..........................................7
BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) ...........8
Rotary ...................................................9

3 Version 3 Software Operation..........10

Using the Venus

1500 Version 3 Software .

...................................................................10
Using the Switch Interface ......................10

SI-32 Mode Setup ..............................12
Toggle Mode .....................................12
SPST Switch .........................................12
SPDT Switch ........................................12

Momentary Mode ...................................13
BCD Mode (Binary Coded Decimal) ....13
Connecting Two SI-32 Units ....................14
SI-32 Setup ................................................14

4 Version 4 Software Operation..........15

Using the Venus

1500 Version 4 Software

...................................................................15
Using the Switch Interface ......................15

SI-32 Mode Setup .................................16
Toggle Mode .........................................16
SPST Switch ............................................16
SPDT Switch ............................................16

Momentary Mode ...................................17
BCD Mode (Binary Coded Decimal) ....17
Connecting Two SI-32 Units ....................18
SI-32 Setup ................................................18

5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....

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Getting Started ........................................19
Technical Specifications .........................19
LED Functions ...........................................19
Routine/Preventative Maintenance .....20
Troubleshooting .......................................21
Replacements Parts List ..........................22
Daktronics Exchange and Repair &

Return Programs ......................................22

Exchange Program ..............................22
Repair & Return Program .....................23
Shipping Address ..................................23
Email ......................................................23

A Reference Drawings .........................25

Summary of Contents for P1146

Page 1: ...201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 5128 www daktronics com support 800 325 8766 SI 32 INTERFACE DISPLAY MANUAL P1146 28 February 2018 ED 10606 Rev 5 ...

Page 2: ...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 or information storage and retrieval systems without written permission of the publisher Daktronics trademarks are property of Daktronics Inc All other trademarks are property of their respective companies ...

Page 3: ...ntary Mode 13 BCD Mode Binary Coded Decimal 13 Connecting Two SI 32 Units 14 SI 32 Setup 14 4 Version 4 Software Operation 15 Using the Venus 1500 Version 4 Software 15 Using the Switch Interface 15 SI 32 Mode Setup 16 Toggle Mode 16 SPST Switch 16 SPDT Switch 16 Momentary Mode 17 BCD Mode Binary Coded Decimal 17 Connecting Two SI 32 Units 18 SI 32 Setup 18 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 19 Get...

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Page 5: ... and Reference Drawings Introduction covers the basic information needed to make the most of the rest of this manual Take time to read the entire introduction as it defines terms and explains concepts used throughout the manual Mechanical and Electrical Installation provides general guidance on terminating power and signal cable at the sign Operation provides general information on using the Venus...

Page 6: ...s and one movable contact When the switch is depressed the contact closes the two terminals When the switch is released the contact opens the two terminals Network A network consists of multiple displays connected to each other Up to 240 Venus 1500 controlled displays can exist on one network RS232 RS232 is a standard PC communication type with a maximum cable length of 25 feet 7 62 meters RS422 R...

Page 7: ...ktronics designed Windows based software used to make and edit display messages The Venus 1500 operating Version 3 software requires Windows 98 NT 4 0 Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home Professional with the most current updates installed Venus 1500 Version 4 Software The Venus 1500 Version 4 Software is a Daktronics designed Windows based software used to make and edit display messages The Venus 150...

Page 8: ...or hung from a wall nearby Refer to Figure 3 for the mounting hole configuration on the back of the interface Computer to SI 32 Connections RS232 System A RS232 system connects the SI 32 directly to the computer with an adapter 1 Plug the 9 pin or 25 pin DB to RJ11 adaptor depending on your PC to the PC s RS232 serial COM port 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the adapter and the opposite end...

Page 9: ... to connect the SI 32 to the computer This provides up to 4000 feet between the SI 32 and the computer 1 Plug the serial cable s DB25 pin connector into the signal converter 2 Plug the DB9 connector into the RS232 COM port being used If your computer has a DB25 use the DB9 to DB25 adaptor 3 Plug the signal converter s power cord into a 120 VAC grounded outlet 4 Plug a flipped phone cable into the ...

Page 10: ... an N connection which are connected to an internal 5V and ground respectively Note Set the DIP switch to the correct setting before powering up the switch interface The switch setting is only recognized on boot up If you change the switch setting recycle power to the unit SPST Each SPST switch connects to one switch input and controls one message Refer to the OSI 32 Wiring Diagram 1 Connect one N...

Page 11: ...to SW1 N 3 Connect the other outer N O terminal to SW2 P 4 Connect all other SPDT switches per Steps 1 through 3 Momentary Each momentary switch connects to one switch input and controls one message 1 Connect one N O Normally Open terminal of the momentary switch to SW1 P and connect the other C Closed terminal to SW1 N as shown in Figure 8 2 Connect all other momentary switches per Step 1 Figure ...

Page 12: ...ight switch inputs and controls 32 messages Connect the terminals of the BCD switch to SI 32 as shown in the tables and refer to Figure 9 for BCD switch wiring Tens Digit SI 8 SW1 P 4 SW2 P 2 SW3 P 1 SW4 P C SW4 N Ones Digit SI 8 SW5 P 4 SW6 P 2 SW7 P 1 SW8 P C SW8 N Figure 9 BCD Mode Connection ...

Page 13: ...ral switch inputs A rotary switch can operate in either single pole or momentary mode Refer to Figure 10 1 Connect the common pin to any SW_ N 2 Connect each terminal to a SW_ P as shown below Rotary Switch C 1 2 3 SI 32 SW1 N OR SW2 N SW1 P SW2 P SW3 P Figure 10 Rotary Switch Connection ...

Page 14: ...switch interface controlled messages must be located in a library called SWITCH and be named MSG001 through MSG032 MSG001 is the message for SW1 MSG002 is the message for SW2 etc This allows the switch interface to determine what message to run for each switch The messages will be stored at the display only When the switch to run the message is closed the corresponding message will run The Venus 1...

Page 15: ...ultaneously using one SI 32 However this number is subject to the display s memory capacity and the size of the messages Refer to switch modes for exact operation If two SI 32 units are chained together potentially up to 60 messages could be run at the display However several display types have limits on the number of running and stored messages at the display See table below for the number of mes...

Page 16: ...essage remains displayed is determined by the hold time configured using the Venus 1500 Software When using toggle mode set all the DIP switches to the OFF position as shown in Figure 12 SPST Switch SPST mode will control one message per switch When a switch is turned on the corresponding message will run until that switch is turned off When multiple switches are activated each message will run in...

Page 17: ...layed at a time If a number is selected that message will be continuously displayed Upon selecting a new number the previous message will be blanked on the display and the new message will be continuously displayed until another number is selected When using BCD mode there are two DIP switch settings dependent on the type of BCD switch used The two types are settings of Normal and Complementary Wh...

Page 18: ...it 4 In most cases the two units must be set to the same mode Only when using toggle and momentary modes can two different modes be set 5 Both units cannot be used to send a switch command to the displays at the exact same time SI 32 Setup 1 Connect from the computer to the first SI 32 at J1 RS232 IN 2 Using a flipped RJ11 cable connect from J3 RS422 OUT on the first SI 32 to J2 RS422 IN on the se...

Page 19: ...UN or STOP command to all sign addresses on the network The switch interface cannot pick individual displays to run separate messages The operator cannot run MSG001 on display 1 MSG004 on display 2 if both displays have both messages etc Closing the switch to run MSG001 will run MSG001 on all the displays that have MSG001 regardless of the display s address Up to 32 messages can be run simultaneou...

Page 20: ... message remains displayed is determined by the hold time configured using the Venus 1500 Software When using toggle mode set all the DIP switches to the OFF position refer to Figure 19 SPST Switch SPST mode will control one message per switch When a switch is turned on the corresponding message will run until that switch is turned off When multiple switches are activated each message will run in ...

Page 21: ...ed at a time If a number is selected that message will be continuously displayed Upon selecting a new number the previous message will be blanked on the display and the new message will be continuously displayed until another number is selected When using BCD mode there are two DIP switch settings dependent on the type of BCD switch used The two types are settings are Normal and Complementary When...

Page 22: ...t 4 In most cases the two units must be set to the same mode Only when using toggle and momentary modes can two different modes be set 5 Both units cannot be used to send a switch command to the displays at the exact same time SI 32 Setup 1 Connect from the computer to the first SI 32 at J1 RS232 IN 2 Using a flipped RJ11 cable connect from J3 RS422 OUT on the first SI 32 to J2 RS422 IN on the sec...

Page 23: ... interface is used in conjunction with one or more Venus 1500 controlled displays The unit has a RS232 input RS422 input and RS422 output The inputs are used for connection to a Venus 1500 Software System for message programming The output is connected to one or more electronics message displays Thirty two isolated inputs control what messages will be displayed LED Functions Power The green power ...

Page 24: ... x 1 50 deep Body Construction Material Formed aluminum Finish Flat black Temperature Range 32 130 Fahrenheit 0 55 Celsius Connectors RJ 11 jack 6 of 6 positions used for RS232 RS 11 jack 6 of 6 positions used for RS422 Six position screw terminal block output for RS422 Indicators LEDs for power run and serial communication Internal Fuse 1 amp 250 V Unit Weight 1 1 pounds Environmental Characteris...

Page 25: ...essage s are named corretly in the display and are located in a directory named SWITCH The message on the sign is not correct Use the Venus 1500 Software to send a new message to the sign Make sure the switch is wired to the correct input Make sure the message is named correctly All the switches are off but a message is still running on the sign Clear the message from the display using Venus 1500 ...

Page 26: ...e Market Description Customer Service Number Department of Transportation mass transits airports parking facilities 800 833 3157 2 When the new exchange part is received 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 replacement part arrived b Fill out and ...

Page 27: ...s not subject to exchange Daktronics offers a Repair Return Program To send a part for repair follow these steps 1 Call or fax Daktronics Customer Service Refer to the appropriate market number in the chart listed on the previous page Fax 605 692 0145 2 Receive a case number before shipping To receive a case number contact a services coordinator via phone email or by creating a MySupport account o...

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Page 29: ...he drawing The drawings are listed in numeric order Assembly Switch Interface 32 Input DWG 086312 System Riser Diagram Single Pole SP DWG 093476 System Riser Diagram Momentary DWG 096221 System Riser Diagram BCD Switch DWG 096315 System Riser Diagram Rotary DWG 097099 OSI 32 Wiring Diagram Toggle Switches DWG 097134 ...

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