201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
GENERIC SERVICE
VF-2100 GEN 3
DISPLAY MANUAL
27 September 2018
DD3938527
Rev 00
Страница 1: ...201 Daktronics Drive Brookings SD 57006 5128 www daktronics com support 800 325 8766 GENERIC SERVICE VF 2100 GEN 3 DISPLAY MANUAL 27 September 2018 DD3938527 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: ...oard 6 Outlet Strip and Outlets 6 Exhaust Fan Assembly 6 Cabinet Heater 6 UPS 6 Laptop Interface Enclosure 7 Light 7 Fold Down Shelf 7 Outlets 7 3 Mechanical Installation 8 Lifting the Display 8 Displ...
Страница 4: ...Ground Resistance 22 Display Cabinet 22 Temperature and Light Sensors 22 Ventilation Fans 22 Filters 22 VFC 3000 Controller 22 Vanguard Field Controller 23 Face Panels 23 Wet Outdoor Cleaning Method...
Страница 5: ...2100 series displays have rear access Theory of Operation Vanguard Software Daktronics Vanguard software allows the DMS operator to check display status and to control messages VFC 3000 Controller Va...
Страница 6: ...ance technician to perform diagnostics while working in one location without having to access the controller in another location This improves safety and reduces maintenance time Display Peripherals A...
Страница 7: ...oard mounts to each power supply The isolation board provides input and output voltage to the power supply Figure 5 shows an isolation board The isolation board receives 120 VAC input voltage from the...
Страница 8: ...tion fans defog heaters and power supplies The VCB uses a protocol that routes signal to each horizontal line of the display With this protocol signal failure to one module in a horizontal line does n...
Страница 9: ...ler adjusts LED intensity to protect the LEDs from overheating Bottom Sensor The bottom light sensor is located on the bottom right of the display It detects the light intensity below the display Door...
Страница 10: ...l out drawer is often used for storage of extra supplies such as screws screwdrivers or other hardware and for the display and controller manuals The pull out drawer also can be used as a temporary lo...
Страница 11: ...ch located at the top of the LIE Fold Down Shelf The LIE has a fold down shelf that holds a laptop computer Outlets The utility outlets provide a location within the LIE to plug in control equipment T...
Страница 12: ...he back of the display for mounting Use all Z extrusions when mounting the display Use appropriate hardware to support the weight of the display Have a qualified engineer inspect the mounting structur...
Страница 13: ...ter through the open area in the bottom of the cabinet Pole Mounting Mount the cabinet using the pole mount brackets Make sure the brackets are secured at all locations LIE Mounting LIEs are designed...
Страница 14: ...y all grounding methods meet the provisions of all applicable local and national codes Proper grounding is necessary for reliable equipment operation and general electrical safety Failure to properly...
Страница 15: ...Supplies Connection The fans and power supplies use 120 VAC from the panelboard The surge suppressor in the panelboard protects the internal components from damaging power surges Traffic Cabinet Indiv...
Страница 16: ...g it clockwise or counter clockwise until the arrow points to the desired number refer to Figure 9 Only 0 through 7 are viable addresses First Time Fire Up After installing the display and DMS site eq...
Страница 17: ...ronics engineering staff for evaluation and approval or the warranty will be void Service and Diagnostics The VF 2100 series DMS are rear accessible meaning all internal components are accessible from...
Страница 18: ...e 8 Modules Figure 11 7 Segment 7 Segment Error Code Error Cause 1 Communications Lost No CAN packets received for a default of 10 seconds 2 Failed Pixel Refer to the table in the Troubleshooting p 25...
Страница 19: ...rd voltages below limit V ln 1 and 2 20 VDC 9 V 8 52 VDC 3 3 V 3 VDC 2 5 V 2 37 VDC 1 2 V 1 1 VDC 8 Looping No Error LVDB 7 Segment Error Code Error Cause 1 Communications Lost No CAN packets for 10 s...
Страница 20: ...rror codes i d Hardware ID Hardware ID jumpers on the module can t be read correctly parity error or have changed during runtime A d r Address ProLink 6 address does not match rotary switch setting h...
Страница 21: ...conds 2 Failed Pixel Refer to the table in the Troubleshooting p 25 section 3 Power Failure Input Voltage has dropped below the recommended voltage 4 Invalid address error No valid address read from t...
Страница 22: ...emove the controller 4 Perform the needed maintenance 5 When the VFC 3000 controller is ready for installation slide it back into place 6 Hold the controller in place and install the mounting screws 7...
Страница 23: ...ges Run the test messages at both 10 and 100 brightness settings Watch for proper operation of the LED module during each test message b Perform a pixel test and check that all pixels operate correctl...
Страница 24: ...s 2 Remove all connections to the VCB including incoming signal from the VFC 3000 controller Vanguard Field Controller and outgoing signal to the modules and sensors 3 Remove the screws holding the bo...
Страница 25: ...rd and turn off the circuit breaker supplying power to the fan and thermostat assembly 2 Disconnect the fan s power cord 3 Remove the hardware securing the finger guard and fan to the assembly bracket...
Страница 26: ...a silicone sealant or another suitable sealer 3 Repair any door gaskets that have tears or missing pieces 4 Check the drainage holes in the bottom of the cabinet for obstructions Temperature and Light...
Страница 27: ...ter Distilled water is preferred but not required 2 Dip the brush in the bucket of soapy water 3 Using brush strokes wash the display from top to bottom Note Using a soap dispensing brush with a low s...
Страница 28: ...values for both internal and external temperature 3 Perform a Diagnostics test and check that all the power supplies and other configured peripherals pass 4 Make sure the photocell readings are appro...
Страница 29: ...the central controller VCB is bad Replace VCB No power to power supply groups Check that the circuit breakers are on and are not tripped LEDs on the entire display are garbled or wrong LEDs are on th...
Страница 30: ...is bad Replace failed module One pixel does not light The module is bad Replace failed module One string half the LEDs in one pixel does not light The module is bad Replace failed module Electronical...
Страница 31: ...output RX not terminated properly fiber or copper option Re terminate display output RX connections fiber or copper option Controller is bad Refer to the controller manual One or more internal temper...
Страница 32: ...parts list use the label to order a replacement A typical label is shown in Figure 14 The part number is bolded Daktronics Exchange and Repair Return Programs To serve customers repair and maintenanc...
Страница 33: ...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 Program For items not subject to exchange Daktroni...
Страница 34: ...ity lighting units Multiple closely spaced LEDs form a pixel on the DMS display Line Horizontal row of modules Matrix Visible area on a display measured in rows and columns of pixels Module Component...
Страница 35: ...ler Vanguard Field Controller A component that receives signal information from the central controller translates it and activates the appropriate pixels on the display It retains messages in its memo...
