
VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide
22 February 2017
DD2773153
Rev 05
201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006
800.325.8766
www.daktronics.com/support
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Connecting to the Network
1. Connect one end of the RJ45 network cable to the
network port. Refer to
Figure 6
and
Figure 7
.
Note:
For a display-mount system, rotate the
connector
1
/
4
turn clockwise to lock.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
computer or network.
Connecting Power
Display-Mount Systems (12VDC)
1. Connect the breakout cable to the power/sensor
port. Refer to
Figure 8
.
2. Rotate the connector
1
/
4
turn clockwise to lock.
3. Connect the breakout cable to the power cord.
4. Terminate the cord at the display’s power panel.
Rack-Mount Systems (120/240VAC)
1. Connect the power cord to the power jack. Refer
to
Figure 9
.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an outlet.
Connecting Temperature/Light Sensors
Display-Mount Systems
1. Connect the sensor cable’s M12 connector to the
temperature/light port. Refer to
Figure 10
.
2. Turn the connector ring clockwise until tightened.
Rack-Mount Systems
Connect the sensor cable to the CAN port. Refer
to
Figure 11
.
Computer-to-Processor Setup
Connecting to the Processor
1. Download the DisplayFind application from either the control software CD or the internet.
a. Navigate to
dakfiles.daktronics.com
.
b. Click
venus1500>Utils>DisplayFind>DisplayFind.exe
.
c. Click
Run
to download the program or
Save
to save the file for later use.
Figure 6:
Display-Mount
Network Port
Figure 7:
Rack-Mount
Network Port
Figure 8:
Display-Mount
Power/Sensor Port
Figure 9:
Rack-Mount
Power Jack
Figure 10:
Display-Mount
Sensor Port
Figure 11:
Rack-Mount
Sensor Port