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Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible Cause Solution/Items to Check
Display digits light, but
not in the correct order
Incorrect sport code
Ensure the correct sport code is being
used for the display model. Refer to the
appropriate console operation manual.
See Display Controllers (p�3) .
Incorrect driver address
Ensure all drivers are set to the correct
address. See Setting the Driver Address
(p�13) .
Digits light, console
works, but nothing
displays
No wired signal from
control console
(see solution on previous page)
No radio signal from
control console
(see solution on previous page)
Bad/damaged field
wiring
Check that the red DS5 LED on the driver
lights up when sending commands from
the console. See LED Drivers (p�20) .
Display works, but some
LEDs always stay on
Short in digit circuit
Exchange the digit with a working one
of the same part # to verify the problem.
Replace if necessary. See Replacing Digits
(p�19) .
Display works, but some
LEDs do not light or they
blink
Bad connection
Verify the connector on the back of the
digit circuit board is secure.
Bad digit or driver
Exchange the digit or driver with a
working one of the same part # to verify
the problem. Replace if necessary. See
Replacing Digits (p�19) or LED Drivers
(p�20) .
Display works, but some
digits do not light
Bad digit or driver (see solution above)
Incorrect sport code (see solution above)
Incorrect driver address (see solution above)
Wrong console
controlling the display
Another console’s radio signal may be
transmitting to the display. Change the
radio settings as described in Radio
Connections (p�21) .
Radio Interference
There may be other radio transmissions in
the area that overpower the console. If
it is not possible to disable the interfering
device, it may be necessary to run a wired
signal connection instead.
Display works, but one
section of digits does
not light
Bad multi-section
connection
Verify power/signal interconnects between
display sections are properly connected.
Bad transformer
Exchange the transformer with a working
one of the same part # to verify the
problem. Replace if necessary.