Daktronics AF-3160-34-R,A User Manual

Galaxy® Series AF-3160 Display Manual ED13767 Rev 2 10 February 2004 331 32nd Ave PO Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006 T

Introduction 1-41.3 Display Overview Reference Drawings: Shop Drawing; AF-3160-8-32-34-Mono-Gen2... Drawing B-178625 Shop Drawing; AF-3160-4

Controller: The controller is the “brains” of the display. Shown below in Figure 2, the controller receives signal information from the control comput

Module: 34mm Galaxy modules are 8 pixels high by 8 pixels wide. Each is individually removable from the front of the display. Refer to the module in F

Figure 4: Signal Converter (RS232 to RS422) RS422: RS422 is a standard differential communication type with a maximum cable length of 4000 feet (1.2

Finally, Daktronics part numbers are commonly found on drawings. Those part numbers can be used when requesting replacement parts from Daktronics Cus

Mechanical Installation 2-1Section 2: Mechanical Installation Daktronics does not guarantee the warranty in situations where the display is not cons

2.3 Ventilation Requirements Reference Drawings: Shop Drawing, AF-3160-8-32 -34-Mono-Gen2 ... Drawing B-178625 Shop Drawing, AF-3160-40/48**-3

Mechanical Installation 2-32.5 Display Mounting Reference Drawings: Shop Drawing, AF-3160-8-32 -34-Mono-Gen2...Drawing B-178625 Shop Drawing

Section 3: Electrical Installation Only a qualified individual should terminate power and signal cable within this Daktronics display. The Daktronic

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Figure 11: Phoenix Connector 3. Phoenix™-Style Connectors: Phoenix-style connectors, which are usually green, are often used for signal termination

Electrical Installation 3-33.2 Control Cable Requirements RS232 This cable is a 2-conductor shielded cable used to transmit an RS232 signal (Daktron

3.3 RJ Connector Cables Two types of RJ connectors are used in the display. There is the 6-pin RJ11 and the 8-pin RJ45. Figure 15 on the right illus

3.4 Conduit Reference Drawings: Shop Drawing, AF-3160-8-32 -34-Mono-Gen2...Drawing B-178625 Shop Drawing, AF-3160-40/48**-34-Mono-Gen2...

Electrical Installation 3-66. Power conductors from the disconnect to the display should be routed through conduit in agreement with local code. 7.

Figure 19: Display Grounding The grounding electrode is typically one grounding rod for each display face. Other grounding electrodes as described

Installation with Only a Neutral Conductor Provided Installations where no grounding conductor is provided must comply with article 250-32 of the Nati

Main Disconnect The National Electrical Code requires the use of a lockable power disconnect near the display. Provide a lockable disconnect switch (k

RS232 Reference Drawings: System Riser Diagram, RS232 ... Drawing A-174341 Schematic, Signal Wiring, Internal, W/Quic

Figure 24: RS232 J-box to Controller Board J-Box to Controller Board (A31) J-Box Terminal Block Field Cabling Controller Board TB1 (RS232 In) Pin

Table of Contents iTable of Contents Section 1: Introduction...1-1

Figure 25: RS422 Display Layout Figure 26: Signal Converter to Surge Board Assembly Signal Converter to Surge Board Assembly Signal Converter

Modem Reference Drawings: System Riser Diagram, Modem...Drawing A-174342 Schematic, Signal Wiring, Internal, W/Quick

Fiber Optic Reference Drawings: System Riser Diagram Fiber ... Drawing A-174344 Schematic, Signal Wiring, Interna

Signal Converter to Fiber Board Signal Converter Field Cabling Fiber Control Card J2 Transmit (TX1) (Color Varies) J5 Receive (RX2) J3 Receive (RX

3.8 Signal Termination Between Two (or More) Signs Reference Drawings: System Riser Diagram Fiber ... Drawing A-1

Electrical Installation 3-17Fiber Interconnection A fiber cable can be used in connecting two or more displays in the fiber interconnection method. C

Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Important Notes: 1. Power must be turned off before any repair or maintenance work is done on the displa

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-24.2 Signal Summary The signal routing for the display can be summarized as follows: 1. Data from the control com

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-34.4 Service and Diagnostics Reference Drawings: Detail; AF-3160-8/16, Power/Control Corner...Drawing A

Table of Contents ii 3.10 First Time Operation... 3-17 Section 4: Main

Transformer and RFI Filter Reference Drawings: Assy, Power Termination Box ... Drawing A-127361 Schematics ...

Controller Reference Drawings: Detail; AF-3160-8/16, Power/Control Corner...Drawing A-178959 Detail; AF-3160-24/32/40/48, Power/Control C

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-6Complete the following steps to remove the controller from the display: 1. Disconnect power from J5. 2. Remove

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-7Four diagnostic LEDs are located on the controller; the table below tells what each LED denotes: CPU LED Colo

Modules and Drivers Reference Drawings: Comp. Layout Diagrams... Refer to Appendix A The module and driver bo

Complete the following steps to remove a power supply from the display: 1. Remove the module directly in front of the failed power supply. 2. Disco

Modem Reference Drawings: Detail; AF-3160-8/16, Power/Control Corner ... Drawing A-178959 Detail; AF-3160-24/32/40/48, Power/Control Corne

Fiber Board Reference Drawings: Detail; AF-3160-8/16, Power/Control Corner...Drawing A-178959 Detail; AF-3160-24/32/40/48, Power/Control

1. To replace the surge board, first disconnect the signal connections (refer to Figure 42 on the right). Figure 42: RS422 Surge Suppressor 2. The

The terminating jumper is located on the quick connect board on the inside of the display. Most displays have both an input and an output quick connec

List of Figures iii List of Figures Figure 1: Drawing Label ...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-14To check the operation of the fans, push the bypass button (momentary contact) on the thermostat enclosure to tem

entering the display. Also, check electronic components for possible corrosion. • Corrosion Check the paint, and look for possible corrosion especia

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-164.10 Initialization Operation Information Every time the display is operated, the display will run through an in

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-17Modem/Radio Interface J-box, signal converter 0A-1279-0168 Cables: Cable; 18” RJ11; 6-Cond.,Straight 0A-1137-0

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-18If the replacement part fixes the problem, package the defective part in the same box and packaging in which the

Appendix A: Reference Drawings A-1Appendix A: Reference Drawings Refer to Section 1.1 for information on reading drawing numbers. The following dra

List of Figures iv Figure 35: Power Termination Box...4-4 Figure

Introduction 1-1Section 1: Introduction This manual explains the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a Daktronics Galaxy® 34mm monochr

Figure 1: Drawing Label All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures, or other manuals are presented in bold typeface, as shown below. “

Introduction 1-3The common thread to most client requests is a means of programming and controlling a group of displays from a central control point.