Daktronics AB-1010 User Manual

SunSpot7 Series AB-1010

Incandescent Display

Installation, Maintenance &

Troubleshooting Manual

SunSpot

™

Cailube

, Deoxit™, Mate-N-Lok™, Phoenix™ are trademarks of their respective companies

and Venus®, are a registered trademark of Daktronics, Inc.

ED-12161 Product #1225 Rev. 0 – 05 July 2001

All rights reserved. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omiss ions. No part 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 retrieval systems - without written permission of the publisher.

ED-12161

DAKTRONICS, INC.

Phone (605) 697-4034 or (877) 605-1113 Fax 697-4444

www.dak tronics. com e-mail helpdesk@daktronics.com

06 P.O. Box 5128 331 32nd Ave. Brookings, SD 570

Section 1: Introduction............................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 How to Use this Manual.........................................................................................

1.2

Daktronics Nomenclature.......................................................................................

1.3

Definitions..................................................................................................................1-3

1.4

Display Features & Overview....................................................................................1-4

Section 2:

ection 3: Electrical Installation................................................................................ 3-1

Mechanical Installa tio n

2.1

Mechanical Installation O

2.2

Support Structure Design.................

2.3 Ventilation Requirements...........................................................................................2-2

2.4

Display Definitions..........................

2.5 Lifting the Sign...........................................................................................................2-2

2.6

Display Mounting..................................................................................................

2.7

2.8 Prop Rods...................................................................................................................2-4

3.1 Common Connectors..................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Before Installation......................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Power..........................................................................................................................3-2

3.4 Electrical Service Requirements.................................................................................3-4

3.5 Panel Board Assignments...........................................................................................3-4

3.6 Signal Termination From Com puter To Display........................................................3-5

3.7 Signal Junction Box Terminations.............................................................................3-5

3.8 Master/Echo Connection............................................................................................3-7

3.9 Light Detectors & Optional Temperature Sensors Electrical Connection..................3-7

Mounting Optional Light Detectors & Temperature Sensors ....................................2-4

Grounding...................................................................................................................3-2

Power Installation.......................................................................................................3-3

RS232.........................................................................................................................3-5

RS422.........................................................................................................................3-6

Modem .......................................................................................................................3-6

Fiber Optic..................................................................................................................3-6

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verview..............................................................................2-1

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Section 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting.............................................................. 4-1

4.1 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Overview...............................................................4-1

4.2 Signal Overview.........................................................................................................4-1

4.3 Power Overview.........................................................................................................4-1

4.4 Component Access.....................................................................................................4-2

Top Revolving Socket Panels.....................................................................................4-2

Middle Revolving Socket Panels................................................................................4-2

Side Revolving Socket Panels....................................................................................4-2

4.5 Lamp Testing & Replacement....................................................................................4-2

Venus 1500 Lamp Test...............................................................................................4-2

Lamp Replacement.....................................................................................................4-2

Table of Contents

4.6

Socket Replacement................................................................................................... 4-3

4.7 Lamp Driver............................................................................................................... 4-3

4.8 Fuse Replacement...................................................................................................... 4-3

4.9 Venus 1500 Display Receiver.................................................................................... 4-4

Controller Board and MDC Board............................................................................. 4-4

Current Loop Output Card Termination.................................................................... 4-6

4.10 Display Cooling System............................................................................................ 4-6

4.11 Structural Inspection.................................................................................................. 4-7

4.12 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 4-7

4.13 Replacement Parts List.............................................................................................. 4-8

4.14 Daktronics Exchange/Repair & Return Programs..................................................... 4-8

Appendix A: Reference Drawings ..................................................................................4-1

Appendix B: Signal Converter...........................................................................................1

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Figure 1: Dra ng Label ......................................................................................................................1-2

Figure 2: Display ID Label...................................................................................................................1-2

Figure 3 amp Figure 4 du

Figure 5: Typical Label........................................................................................................................1-3

Figure 6: Dis y Configuration...........................................................................................................2-2

Figure 7: Lifting the Sign.....................................................................................................................2-3

Figure 8 un Figure 9 11 C Figure 1 ate Figure 1 hoe Figure 1 erm

Figure 13: Component Locations.........................................................................................................3-2

Figure 14: In lation with Ground and Neutral Conductor Provided................................................3-3

Figure 15: Installation with only Neutral Conductor Provided............................................................3-3

Figure 1 ont Figure 1 igna

: Ex le Module Numbering – 16x80 Display....................................................................1-3

: Mo le Numbering...............................................................................................................1-3

pla

: Mo ting Example................................................................................................................2-3

: RJ onnector.....................................................................................................................3-1

0: M -n-Lok Connector........................................................................................................3-1

1: P nix-Style Connector....................................................................................................3-1

2: T ination Blocks (left: signal; right: power)..................................................................3-1

stal

6: C roller Board .................................................................................................................4-5

7: S l Converters...................................................................................................................1

List of Figures

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Section 1: Intro

duction

1.1 How to Use this Manual

This manual explains the installation and maintenance of the SunSpot7 Series AB-1010 Incandescent displays. For questions regarding the safety, installation, operation or service of this system, please refer to the telephone numbers listed on the cover page of this manual.

KImportant Safeguards:

1. Read and understand these instructions before installing.

2. Do not drop the control console or allow it to get wet.

3. Be sure to ground the display properly with a ground rod at the display location.

4. Disconnect power to the display when it is not in use.

5. Disconnect power when servicing the display.

6. Do not modify the display structure or attach any panels or coverings to the display without

the written consent of Daktronics, Inc.

The manual is divided into five sections: Introduction, System Overview, Mechanical Installation, Electrical Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting and Appendix A.

· Introduction covers the basic information needed to make the most of the rest of this manual.

Take time to read the entire introduction as it defines terms and explains concepts used throughout the manual.

· Mechanical Installation provides general guidance on display mounting.

· Electrical Installation provides general guidance on terminating power & signal cable at the

display.

· Maintenance & Troubleshooting addresses removing and exchanging basic display

components, troubleshooting the display, performing general maintenance.

· Appendix A: Drawings contains drawings for the SunSpot7 AB-1010 Series displays.

isted below are a number of drawing types commonly used by Daktronics, along with the

information that each is likely to provide.

· System Riser Diagrams: overall system layout from control room to display, power and

phase requirements.

· Shop Drawings: fan locations, transformer locations, mounting information, power and

signal entrance points and access method (front or rear).

· Schematics: power wiring, signal wiring, panel board or power termination panel

assignments, signal termination panel assignments and transformer assignments.

· Final Assembly: component locations, part numbers, display dimensions, and

assembly/disassembly instructions.

Figure 1 illustrates a Daktronics drawing label. The drawing number is located in the lower-right corner of the drawing. This manual refers to drawings by listing the last set of digits and the letter preceding them. In the following example, the drawing would be referred to as Drawing A-114667.

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Figure 1: Drawing Label

All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures or other manuals are presented in bold typeface, as shown below.

“Refer to Drawing A-114667 for the location of the panel board.”

In addition, any drawings referenced within a particular sub-section are listed at the beginning of that sub-section in the following manner:

Reference Drawing:

Shop Drawing; 16 High 2 ½” Small Matrix.......................................... Drawing A-114667

Referenced drawings are found in the Appendix A.

Daktronics identifies manuals by an ED number located on the cover page of each manual. Its ED number will identify any manuals referenced in this manual. For example, this manual would be referred to as ED-12161.

The serial number and model numbers can be found on the ID label, located on the display. This label will look similar to the one shown in Figure 2. When calling Daktronics Customer Service, please have this information available to ensure that your request is serviced as quickly as possible.

Figure 2: Display ID Label

Daktronics displays are built for long life and require little maintenance. However, from time to time, certain display components will need replacing. The Replacement Parts List in Section 4 provides the names and part numbers of components that may need to be ordered during the life of this display.

Following the Replacement Parts List in Section 4 is the Exchange/Replacement Procedure. Refer to these instructions if any display component needs to be replaced or repaired.

1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature

To fully understand some Daktronics drawings, such as schematics, it is necessary to know how various components are labeled in those drawings. You will find this information useful when trying to communicate maintenance or troubleshooting efforts.

1-2

Introduction

A module is the building block of the Daktronics sign. By placing modules sideb

y-side and on top of one another a sign of

ny size can be designed and built.

Indiv al modules can be easily remov

idu ed

om the sign if required. Figure 3

illustrates how Daktronics numbers modules on a sign. Figure 4 breaks down the module numbering method.

The label “A” on a drawing ty d

enotes an assembly. An assembly can be

ngle circuit board or a collection of

a si com

ponents that function together, usually mounted on a

sing

le plate or in a single enclosure. Assemblies are divided

into o

tw types: those that route signal and those that route

pically

Figure 3: Example M odule Numbering – 16x80 Display

power.

In addit t be found on v

ion, the following labeling formats migh

arious Daktronics drawings:

· “TB??” denotes a termination block for power or

signal cable.

· “F??” denotes a fuse.

· “E??” denotes a grounding point.

“J??

· ” denotes a power or signal jack.

“P??

· ” denotes a power or signal plug for the opposite jack.

Figure 4: Module Numbering

Daktron requesti ement parts from Daktronics Customer Service. Take note of the following part number

ics part numbers are commonly found on drawings. Those part numbers can be used when

ng replac

formats. (Not all possible formats are listed here.)

“0P-????

· “0A-????-????” denotes an assembly, such as a circuit board and the plate or bracket to which

-????” denotes an individual circuit board.

it is mounted. A collection of circuit boards working as a single unit may also carry an assembly label.

· “W-????” denotes a wire or cable. Cables may also carry the assembly numbering format in

certain circumstances. This is especially true of ribbon cables.

· “F-????” denotes a fuse.

“T-????” denotes a tr

· ansformer

· “PR-?????-?” denotes a specially ordered part.

Most ci a label t assembl label to ates a typical label. The part number is in bold.

rcuit boards and components within this SunSpot display carry

hat lists the part number of the unit. If a circuit board or

y is not listed in the replacement parts list in Section 4, use the

order a replacement. Figure 5 illustr

Figure 5: Typical Label

1.3 Definitions

Driver: A modular unit that receives display information from the controller and converts it to drive signals that switches the lamps on and off. It controls an array of lamps that is either 7 pixels high by 16 pixels wide or 8 pixels high by 16 pixels, depending on display specifications.

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Incandescent: Displays that use lamps with filaments that are heated to incandescence by an electric current.

Lampbank: An 8x16 or 7x16 array of lamps, depending on display specifications.

Panel Board: The power junction box that connects incoming power to the display.

Matrix: The hei area according to the number of rows and columns of

ixels.

ght and width of a display

Mod

em: A device that allows data to be sent or received over a phone line.

ixel: The smalle ff. Each

P st single point of light on a message center that can be turned on or o

dividual lamp o

n a SunSpot display

is considered a pixel. in

RS232: A standard PC com

munication type with a maximum cable length of 25 feet (8 meters).

RS422: A standard differ k

ilometers).

ential communication type with a maximum cable length of 4000 feet (1.2

SunSpot7

: Monochrome incandescent message cente

r displays.

Venus7

1500: A Daktronics designed, Windows based software used to create and edit messages o

the displays.

.4 Display Features & Overview

Reference Drawings:

System Riser Diagram, RS422 Incandescent Displays....................... Drawing A-148859

System Riser Diagram, RS232 Incandescent Displays ....................... Drawing A-148870

System Riser Diagram; Fiber Incandescent Displays.......................... Drawing A-148878

System Riser Diagram; Modem Incandescent Displays...................... Drawing A-148884

Shop Drawing, 7**-24 IOC-L ............................................................... Drawing B-149589

Shop Drawing, 16**-24 IOC-L............................................................. Drawing B-149590

Daktronics AB-1010 SunSpot animation with a w available along with high visibility and affordable quality. he combination of reflector lamps and horizontal louvers create a display that is excellent for

ide variety of special effects

incandescent displays offers eye-catching text messages, graphics, and

long distant viewing.

he AB-1010 Series displays are operated using a Venus

llows displays to run text messages, graphics and animations using a Windows based IBM-

a compatible computer. The controller can operate up to 240 sig operate displays via telephone modem. Refer to ED-12717 for more informati

1500 controller. The Venus 1500 softwar

ns within a local network and can also

on.

he displays are available in 24O, 30O, 36O, 48O and 60O character heights. In addition, they may be single-stand alone displays or they may have a m a

dditional display features:

aster-echo configuration. The following lists

· C

onstruction: All aluminum cabinet with welded extrusion frame. Louvered egg crate light

dividers attached directly to each lampbank section. D

isplays ordered with reflectorized lamps do

not have light dividers. Lift eyes provided. Center cabinets not included

· Finish: Flat black acrylic enamel paint.

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Introduction

· Lam

ps: 30-watt (30R20) or 50-wa

tt (50R20) 6000 hour reflector lamp

· Electrical: Standard 120/208 3-phase p

panels completely wired and assembled conduit size depends upon cable

used.

· Service Access: Each lampbank section

access to lamps for replacement

; lamp dividers may be removed for easier lamp access.

Each incandescent display has its own uniq following explains each model n

umber: AB-1010-HHxWW-XX

AB = Matrix 1010 =

, Incandescent Outdoor

Series Nu HH = Matrix Heig WW = Matrix Width (32, 48, 64 XX = Overall Character Height (

ower. Internally mounted load centers and signal junction . Power cable requirements determined by local codes;

hinges upward for front access to lamp drivers. Front

ue model number that describes its characteristics. The

ber

ht (7, 16, 24 or 32)

, 80, 96)

24, 30, 36, 48, 60)

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