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Glossary

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Serial Port:

 Connector on the back of the control computer. The serial port controls the 

display network through either a 9- or 25-pin serial connector.

Signal Converter: 

Component that converts data from RS232 to RS422 (wire converter) or 

from RS232 to light signals (fiber converter). The signal converter is used in RS422 systems 

or fiber systems, respectively.

Surge Suppressor (Surge Protector): 

A device inserted in the signal line and/or telephone 

line to prevent damage to electronic equipment caused by voltage transients or spikes.

TX LED:

 An LED on the signal converter that indicates the control computer is sending 

data to the display.

Venus

®

 1500 Software:

 Daktronics-designed, Windows

®

-based software that creates and 

edits messages on displays.

Содержание GENERIC GALAXY AF-6200 Series

Страница 1: ...201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 5128 www daktronics com support 800 325 8766 GENERIC GALAXY AF 6200 6300 SERIES DISPLAY MANUAL P1616 31 May 2018 DD3894570 Rev 00...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...ting Power Installation 7 Signal Termination from Computer to Display 8 RS232 8 RS422 8 Ethernet 8 Fiber Optic Ethernet 9 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10 Getting Started 10 Weather Stripping 10 A...

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Страница 5: ...ation for the Daktronics AF 6200 6300 displays Exchange and Repair offers information regarding the Daktronics exchange and repair program Glossary contains definitions for the terms and phrases commo...

Страница 6: ...rd communication interface that uses a differential balanced transmission scheme typically using a maximum cable length of approximately 4 000 1 2 km The main advantage of RS422 over RS232 is a longer...

Страница 7: ...determine the proper mounting method and location The mounting hardware must be capable of supporting all components to be mounted The mounting hardware and method are the responsibility of the custom...

Страница 8: ...ion Waterproof any hole punched or drilled in the display with either a watertight plug or with conduit to prevent water from entering the display Drill from the inside of the display to ensure the co...

Страница 9: ...must maintain the NEMA 4X standard Conduit Daktronics does not include conduit with the display Separate conduit must be used to route the following Power Signal IN wires Signal OUT wires if signal is...

Страница 10: ...ch knife switch at the display location so all power lines can be completely disconnected Use a two conductor disconnect so the hot line and the neutral can be disconnected There are two consideration...

Страница 11: ...edicated metallic conduit or inside buildings if not in conduit keep away from interference signals With interference signals a 2 0 6 m separation is typically required The signal cable terminates wit...

Страница 12: ...re used leaving the other two as spares Either use direct burial or route the cable in conduit Do not subject fiber optic cable to mechanical flexing The signal cable terminates within the display at...

Страница 13: ...internal components of the display a tubular key is needed provided by Daktronics To open the door and access the internal components 1 Release the door by turning the captive latches on the door usin...

Страница 14: ...on the mounting plate and secure it using the screws 8 Reconnect the power cables 9 Attach the plate to the cabinet using the two nuts 10 Reapply power to the display 11 If necessary adjust the voltag...

Страница 15: ...lar display When replacing a controller board set the rotary switches on the new controller to the same address configuration as the defective controller Each controller in a network needs a unique ad...

Страница 16: ...to address 0 activates a test mode Turn off the display s power and turn it back on to activate testing Refer to Figure 5 0 0 Upper Lower Figure 4 Rotary Switches 0 0 Address 0 Test Mode Address 1 0...

Страница 17: ...roperly Normal flash rate is about once per second DS5 Red PRG U15 Programmed On when U15 contains a valid logic problem DS7 Red Link Link On when Ethernet interface is in the link up condition Flashe...

Страница 18: ...sing the nuts removed in Step 2 Note the orientation of the new circuit board The photocell must line up with the circular opening in the bottom of the display when the assembly is in place Communicat...

Страница 19: ...converter Refer to Figure 7 J1 25 Pin DB F J2 and J3 RJ45 J4 and J5 Phoenix Pin Operation Pin Operation Pin Operation 2 TX P out 1 not used 1 GND 3 RX P in 2 GND 2 RX P in 7 GND 3 TX N out 3 RX N in...

Страница 20: ...wer On Signal Converter SC is receiving power Off SC is not receiving power Internal 1 AMP fuse is bad Replace SC TX On Steady SC is not connected to a serial port Connect to open computer serial port...

Страница 21: ...the following input and output jacks The fiber transmit and receive jacks are marked by arrows showing their function and are labeled 100BASE FX The fiber cable from the first media converter connect...

Страница 22: ...t does not work A section of the display does not work Section extends all the way to the right side of the display Replace the first module from the left that does not work Replace the following modu...

Страница 23: ...der Version OS X XX 5 Firmware Number ED XXXXX 6 Firmware Revision Rev X XX 7 Hardware Address HW XX 8 Software Address SW XX 9 IP Address varies per controller IP 172 16 192 2X 10 Subnet Msk default...

Страница 24: ...isplay 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 the label to order a replacement A typical label is shown in...

Страница 25: ...xchange part if it does not solve the problem The company also reserves the right to refuse parts that have been damaged due to acts of nature or causes other than normal wear and tear Repair Return P...

Страница 26: ...Exchange and Repair 22 Shipping Address Daktronics Customer Service 331 32nd Ave Case ____________ Brookings SD 57006 Email transportationhelp daktronics com...

Страница 27: ...face panel Fiber Optics Technology that uses light energy to transmit signal to displays via hair thin optical fibers LED Light Emitting Diode Low energy high intensity lighting units LED displays off...

Страница 28: ...ber converter The signal converter is used in RS422 systems or fiber systems respectively Surge Suppressor Surge Protector A device inserted in the signal line and or telephone line to prevent damage...

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