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201 Daktronics Drive

Brookings, SD 57006-5128

www.daktronics.com/support

800.325.8766

GENERIC SERVICE

VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS

VS-5000 SERIES

DISPLAY MANUAL

30 May 2018

DD3907919

Rev 0

Summary of Contents for VS-5000 Series

Page 1: ...201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 5128 www daktronics com support 800 325 8766 GENERIC SERVICE VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS VS 5000 SERIES DISPLAY MANUAL 30 May 2018 DD3907919 Rev 0...

Page 2: ...art 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 retr...

Page 3: ...8 Service and Diagnostics 8 Sign Controller Replacement 8 Accessing the Internal Components 9 Replacing a Module 9 Replacing a Power Supply 9 Ventilation Systems With Fans and Filters 10 Replacing a V...

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Page 5: ...trical installation information for the sign Maintenance and Troubleshooting provides maintenance and troubleshooting information for Daktronics variable speed limit signs and the sign controller Repa...

Page 6: ...e status of the signs and to control all messages A module is the building block of the Daktronics sign By placing modules side by side and on top of one another a sign of any size can be designed and...

Page 7: ...controller The following table details some essential LEDs to monitor and the information each LED provides The LED name and number are noted in Figure 5 DS3 DS2 Figure 5 Controller Component Layout F...

Page 8: ...performs the check and monitors the results Refer to Vanguard Software Help File F1 Power Supplies The power supply mounts to the cabinet truss behind module A102 The power supply provides the necessa...

Page 9: ...d Do not attempt to permanently support the sign by the eyebolts Mounting Methods Securely mount each sign to a suitable mounting structure provided by others Have each mounting structure inspected by...

Page 10: ...e 1 Remove the bottom three modules using a 1 8 hex head wrench Refer to Accessing the Internal Components p 9 for module removal steps 2 Clear the area for drilling Choose area free of wired componen...

Page 11: ...ach controller in a network needs a unique address Refer to Figure 7 To set the rotary address switches rotate them counter clockwise until the arrow points to the desired number The display s power m...

Page 12: ...r 9 V power supplies Ventilation fans and filters Beacons Thermostat Photo sensor The tools required to service the sign include Small Phillips screwdriver Small flat screwdriver 1 8 hex head wrench M...

Page 13: ...move the module to service referring to Accessing the Internal Components p 9 3 Press the locking tabs of the white 4 pin power connector to release it Release the ribbon cable for signal 4 Remove the...

Page 14: ...tion of dirt and debris change the filters more often Spin the fan blades with a pen or pencil to ensure the bearings are free and the fan is balanced Push the black button near GFCI outlet to check i...

Page 15: ...of corrosion loose bolts and overall stability Check the connections of the earth ground wires if accessible Photo Sensor Assembly Inspection At least once every year Inspect the light sensor assembly...

Page 16: ...e Solution No LEDs will light and the sign controller will not communicate with the central controller No power Check that the sign has power Sign controller or modem is bad Refer to Sign Controller R...

Page 17: ...perature inside the sign exceeds the thermostat setting This is not a problem The thermostat is stuck on or the wiring is shorted Replace the thermostat or repair wiring LED brightness is wrong entire...

Page 18: ...ingle enclosure Most circuit boards and components within this sign carry a label that lists the part number of the unit If a circuit board or assembly is not listed in the replacement parts list use...

Page 19: ...of symptoms To participate in the Exchange Program follow these steps 1 Call Daktronics Customer Service 2 When the new exchange part is received mail the old part to Daktronics If the replacement pa...

Page 20: ...Replacement Parts and Repair Exchange Programs 16 Shipping Address Daktronics Customer Service Case ____________ 331 32nd Ave Brookings SD 57006 E mail transportationhelp daktronics com...

Page 21: ...le unit Multiple pixels are evenly spaced throughout the face of the sign and are turned on or off to form the characters and graphics that make up the content of the displayed message Power Supply A...