Daktronics FB-2006 User Manual

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Generation III Stackable

LED Scoreboards

Display Manual

ED-14091 Rev 5– 23 March 2012

Models

FB-2006

MS-2016

MS-2014

MS-2017

MS-2015

MS-2018

ED-14091

Please fill in the information below for your display; use it
for reference when calling Daktronics for assistance.

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Date Installed _________________________________________________

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Rev 5 – 23 March 2012

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Table of Contents

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

1.1 How to Use This Manual ...............................................................................1

1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature ..............................................................................2

1.3 Manual Overview ..........................................................................................3

1.4 Product Overview ..........................................................................................4

Scoreboard Options ................................................................................5

1.5 Model Identification ......................................................................................5

1.6 Product Safety Approval ...............................................................................6

Section 2: Specifications ................................................................................... 7

2.1 Model FB-2006-11/21 ...................................................................................9

2.2 Models MS-2014 and MS-2015 .................................................................. 10

2.3 Model MS-2016 ........................................................................................... 11

2.4 Model MS-2017 ........................................................................................... 12

2.5 Model MS-2018 ........................................................................................... 13

Section 3: Mechanical Installation .................................................................. 15

3.1 Installing Beams and Footings ..................................................................... 15

3.2 Installing Captions Modules ........................................................................ 15

3.3 Mounting Digit Modules ............................................................................. 16

Beam Mounting Digit Modules, Outdoor ............................................. 16

Section 4: Electrical Installation...................................................................... 19

4.1 Power ........................................................................................................... 19

Grounding ............................................................................................. 19

Power Installation ................................................................................. 20

4.2 Power and Signal Connection ...................................................................... 21

Connections Between Sections ............................................................. 22

Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................... 25

5.1 Cabinet Specifications ................................................................................. 25

5.2 Component Location and Access ................................................................ 25

Replacing A Digit ................................................................................. 26

5.3 LED Drivers ................................................................................................ 26

Replacing a Driver ................................................................................ 27

5.4 Segmentation and Digit Designation ........................................................... 28

5.5 Lightening Protection .................................................................................. 28

5.6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 28

5.7 Replacement Parts ....................................................................................... 29

5.8 Daktronics Exchange and Repair and Return Programs .............................. 30

Exchange Program................................................................................ 30

Repair & Return Program ..................................................................... 31

Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ................................. 32

Appendix A: Reference Drawings ....................................................................... 33

Appendix B: Scoreboard Options ....................................................................... 35

Appendix C: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ......................... 37

Table of Contents i

Section 1: Introduction

Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label

This manual explains the installation and maintenance of the Stackable Outdoor Scoreboards.
If you have other questions regarding the safety, installation, operation, or service of these
systems, contact Daktronics. Customer Service Help Desk telephone numbers are listed on the
cover page of this manual.

1.1 How to Use This Manual

 Important Safeguards:

 Read and understand these instructions before installing the scoreboard.
 Do not drop the control console or allow it to get wet.
 Be sure the scoreboard is properly grounded with a ground electrode at the

scoreboard location.

 Disconnect power to the scoreboard when it is not in use.
 Disconnect power when servicing the scoreboard.
 Do not modify the scoreboard structure or attach any panels or coverings to

the scoreboard without the written consent of Daktronics, Inc.

Figure 1 illustrates the Daktronics drawing numbering system. Daktronics identifies

individual engineering drawings by their drawing number (7087-P08A-69945 in the
example), which is located in the lower right corner of the drawing. This manual
refers to drawings by their last set of numbers and the letter preceding them. The
example would be Drawing A-69945.

Reference drawings in this manual are grouped and inserted in alphanumeric
order in Appendix A: Reference Drawings.

Listed 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, panelboard or power termination

panel assignments, signal termination panel assignments, and transformer
assignments.

Introduction 1

 Final Assembly: component locations, part numbers, display dimensions,

Figure 2: Scoreboard ID Label

and assembly/disassembly instructions.

All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures, or other manuals are
presented in bold typeface, as in this example. ‘‘Refer to Drawing A-114667 for the
location of the driver enclosure.’’ Additionally, any drawings referenced within a
particular subsection are listed at the beginning of that subsection in the following
manner:

Reference Drawing:

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

Daktronics identifies manuals by their ED (engineering document) number, which is
located on the cover page of the manual. For example, this manual would be referred
to as ED-14091.

The serial and model numbers of a Daktronics scoreboard can be found on the ID
label on the display. The label will be 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. For future reference, note
your scoreboard model number, serial number, and installation date on the front page
of this manual.

Daktronics displays are built for long life and require little maintenance. However,
from time to time, certain display components will have to be replaced. The
Replacement Parts List in Section 5 provides the names and part numbers of
components that may require replacement during the life of this display.

Following the Replacement Parts List is an explanation of Daktronics exchange and
replacement programs. Refer to these instructions if you must replace or repair any
display component.

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.

2 Introduction

The label ‘‘A’’ on a drawing item typically denotes an assembly. An assembly can

be a single circuit board or a collection of components that function together, usually
mounted on a single plate or in a single enclosure.

In addition, the following labeling formats might be found on various 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.

Finally, Daktronics part numbers are commonly found on drawings. Those part
numbers can be used when requesting replacement parts from Daktronics Customer
Service. Take note of the following part number formats. (Not all possible formats
are listed here.)

 ‘‘0P- _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _’’ denotes an individual circuit board, such as a driver

board.

 ‘‘0A-_ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _’’ denotes an assembly, such as a circuit board and the

plate or bracket to which 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 for
ribbon cables.

 ‘‘F- _ _ _ _ ’’ denotes a fuse.
 ‘‘T- _ _ _ _ ’’ denotes a transformer.
 ‘‘PR- _ _ _ _ _ - _’’ denotes a specially ordered part.
 ‘‘M- _ _ _ ’’ denotes a metal part, and ‘‘0M-_ _ _ _ _ _’’ typically denotes a

fabricated metal assembly.

1.3 Manual Overview

This manual details outdoor modular scoreboards with LED digits. It is divided into
the following sections:

Section 1 contains an overview of the product, product safety information, and
labeling and numbering descriptions.
Section 2 contains a table listing all of the mechanical specifications, circuit
specifications, and power requirements for each scoreboard module.

Section 3 contains general mechanical installation information.
Section 4 contains general electrical installation information.
Section 5 contains information needed to service the scoreboards and

troubleshoot problems.

Appendix A contains the engineering drawings referenced in this manual.
Appendix B contains drawings, descriptions, and installation instructions for

various scoreboard options.

Introduction 3

1.4 Product Overview

Reference Drawings:

Layout View; MS-2015-11-21, G3 ............................... Drawing A-189437

Layout View; MS-2014-11-21, G3 ............................... Drawing A-189446

Layout View; MS-2018-11-21, G3 ............................... Drawing A-189492

Layout View, MS-2016-11-21, G3 ............................... Drawing A-202065

Layout View, MS-2017-11-21, G3 ............................... Drawing A-213041

Layout View, FB-2006-11-21, G3 ................................ Drawing A-221063

The scoreboards detailed in this manual are part of a family of outdoor scoring and
timing displays designed to offer simple installation and easy reliability.
Microprocessor control assures consistent operation and accuracy. The scoreboards
are illustrated in the Reference Drawings listed above.

Because this scoreboard series is based on a modular design, there can be any
number of module and caption combinations. Some displays may utilize a single
module, while others may consist of multiple modules arranged vertically.

The heavy-gauge aluminum cabinets for the displays have a 2'-4" display face and
they are 7" deep by 9'-0" long. Caption sections are also 9'-0" long, but they measure
only 7" high. Refer to Section 2 for a complete list of weights, dimensions, and
power specifications.

The four basic displays described in this manual are configured as follows:

 Models MS-2014 and MS-2018 consist of two powered sections with digits

indicating clock/score and player/penalty, as well as an unpowered caption
panel. MS-2018 also features an unpowered panel that shows shots on goal.

 Model MS-2015 is a single powered section with digits indicating

clock/score only.

 Model MS-2016 is a three-section display with game time digits as well as

digits indicating home score, period, and guest score.

 Model MS-2017 is a three-section display with game time digits as well as

digits indication home & guest score, period, foul information, player foul
information, possession and bonus..

 Model FB-2006 is a three-section display with powered clock/score and

statistics sections as well as an unpowered caption panel.

Each scoreboard on this series begins with a one- or two-line section, which means
the section either has a single row or two rows of 10" numeric digits. The boards use
either red or amber LEDs (light emitting diode) to illuminate the display. LEDs are
tiny, solid-state components that use a semiconductor chip to transform electrical
current into light. They are high intensity, low energy lighting units. Because of their
LED technology, the modular scoreboards consume little power, some barely more

4 Introduction

than a household lamp. Power usage for the stackable sections in this series ranges
from 150 W to a maximum of 450 W.

Caption sections are unpowered units that attach to the top or bottom of a digit
section. The caption sections in models MS-2014 and MS-2018 indicate PLAYER
and PENALTY for both teams and use permanent, 5" vinyl captions for the digit
mounted directly below it. The caption section in model FB-2006 indicates DOWN,
yards TO GO, BALL ON and QTR (quarter) for the digit section mounted directly
below it as well. Stackable scoreboard installations may also contain optional ad
panels, attachments which can be used to display sponsor names or other advertising
messages.

The stackable scoreboards have been designed for use with the Daktronics All
Sport 5010 Control Console. The controllers use All Sport 5000 Series sport inserts
(keyboard overlays), and the boards operate without modification on All Sport 5000
signal protocol.

Scoreboard Options

The stackable scoreboards have been designed with several standard options. Popular
add-on features include a 12 V DC horn and changeable captions. Guides for the
changeable caption panels are already installed on the MS-2014 and MS-2018
scoring and caption sections; optional panels can be customized to display team
names or for virtually any other purpose.

Each of the scoreboard options is illustrated and described in Appendix B.

1.5 Model Identification

Reference Drawings:

Layout View; MS-2015-11-21, G3................................ Drawing A-189437

Layout View; MS-2014-11-21, G3................................ Drawing A-189446

Layout View; MS-2018-11-21, G3................................ Drawing A-189492

Layout View, MS-2016-11-21, G3................................ Drawing A-202065

Layout View, MS-2017-11-21, G3................................ Drawing A-214362

Layout View, FB-2006-11-21, G3 ................................ Drawing A-221063

Daktronics scoreboards are differentiated by their model numbers: For all
scoreboards included in this manual, the two-letter prefix, MS-, identifies the model
as a multisport display. The next four numbers identify the specific model.

Most Daktronics scoreboards also carry a two-number suffix that refers to indoor­outdoor status and power supply: -11 and -21 are outdoor, 120 V AC displays,
respectively. The LED scoreboards in this manual are currently configured as -11 or

-21 displays.

Reference drawings are found at the end of this manual in Appendix A: Reference
Drawings.

Introduction 5

1.6 Product Safety Approval

Daktronics stackable scoreboards are ETL-listed and tested to CSA standards.
Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding the testing procedures.

6 Introduction

Section 2: Specifications

The following table lists all of the mechanical and electrical specifications, as well as power
requirements for each model listed in this manual. Models are listed in alphanumeric order.

Specifications 7

2.1 Model FB-2006-11/21

Model

Section

Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)

Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)

Digit Size

Digit Color

Maximum
Wattage

Power

Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)

Driver
Number
and
Address

FB-2006

Clock/Score

H2'-4"

W9'-0"

D7"

711 mm

2743 mm

178 mm

60 lb 27 kg

(114 lb 52 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

120 V AC

2.5 A

A1 12

Captions

H7"

W9'-0"

D7"

178 mm

2743 mm

178 mm

25 lb 11 kg

(47 lb 21 kg)

None

Unpowered

Statistics

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

178 mm

42 lb 19 kg

(86 lb 39 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

120 V AC

2.5 A

A1

12

Specifications 9

2.2 Models MS-2014 and MS-2015

Model

Section

Dimensions
(Height, Width,
Depth)

Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)

Digit Size

Digit Color

Maximum
Wattage

Power

Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)

Driver
Number and
Address

MS-2014

Clock/Score

H2'-4"

W9'-0"

D7"

914 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

75 lb 34 kg

(142 lb 64 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

120 V AC

2.5 A

A1

71

Player/Penalty

H2'-4"

W9'-0"

D7"

914 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

85 lb 39 kg

(161 lb 73 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

600 W

120 V AC

5.0 A

A2

72

A3

73

Captions

H7"

W9'-0"

D7"

177 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

25 lb 11 kg

(47 lb 21 kg)

N/A

Unpowered

MS-2015

Clock/Score

H2'-4"

W9'-0"

D7"

914 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

60 lb 27 kg

(114 lb 51 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

300 V AC

2.5 A

A1

71

Note: Signal wires must be a minimum of 22 AWG with shield.

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2.3 Model MS-2016

Model

Section

Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)

Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)

Digit Size

Digit Color

Maximum
Wattage

Power

Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)

Driver
Number
and
Address

MS-2016

Clock

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

45 lb 20 kg

(86 lb 39 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

Unpowered

Captions

H7"

W9'-0"

D7"

177 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

25 lb 11 kg

(47 lb 21 kg)

None

Unpowered

Score/Period

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

45 lb 20 kg

(86 lb 39 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

120 V AC

2.5 A

A1

13

Specifications 11

2.4 Model MS-2017

Model

Section

Dimensions
(Height, Width, Depth)

Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)

Digit Size

Digit Color

Maximum
Wattage

Power

Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)

Driver
Number
and
Address

MS-2017

Score/Period

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

75 lb 34 kg

(142 lb 64 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

120 V AC

2.5 A

A1 17

Clock

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

75 lb 34 kg

(142 lb 64 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

Fouls/Player
Fouls

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

75 lb 34 kg

(142 lb 64 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

Captions

H7"

W9'-0"

D7"

178 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

45 lb 20 kg

(86 lb 39 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

Unpowered

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2.5 Model MS-2018

Model

Section

Dimensions
(Height, Width,
Depth)

Weight
Uncrated
(Crated)

Digit Size

Digit Color

Maximum
Wattage

Power

Amps per
Line
(Single
Phase)

Driver
Number and
Address

MS-2018

Clock/Score

H2'-4"

W9'-0"

D7"

914 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

75 lb 34 kg

(142 lb 64 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

300 W

120 V AC

2.5 A

A1

71

Player/Penalty

H2'-4"

W9'-0"

D7"

914 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

85 lb 39 kg

(161 lb 161 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

600 W

120 V AC

5.0 A

A2

72

Captions

H7"

W9'-0"

D7"

177 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

25 lb 11 kg

(47 lb 21 kg)

None

Unpowered

Shots on Goal

H1'-2"

W9'-0"

D7"

356 mm

2743 mm

177 mm

45 lb 20 kg

(86 lb 39 kg)

10"

-11 red

-21 amber

Unpowered

Specifications 13

Section 3: Mechanical Installation

Mechanical Installation involves installing concrete footings and steel beams, attaching the
caption sections to the digit sections, and mounting the digit modules to the structure. These
steps are described in the following sections.

3.1 Installing Beams and Footings

Reference Drawings:

Beam & Footing Recommendations, MS-2014-11 ...... Drawing A-165553

Beam & Footing Recommendations, MS-2015-11 ...... Drawing A-165559

Beam & Footing Recommendations, MS-2018-11 ...... Drawing A-165561

Beam & Footing Recommendations, MS-2016-11 ...... Drawing A-175539

Beam & Footing Recommendations, MS-2017-11 ...... Drawing A-214370

Beam & Footing Recommendations, FB-2006-11/21 .. Drawing A-221087

These drawings specify the number of beams and the recommended spacing between
them. The drawings also indicate the size of beams required to support the
scoreboard at different heights under various wind speed conditions. All of the beam
specifications illustrate ‘‘W’’ shape steel beams (wide-flange I-beams). The first
number indicates the front-to-rear depth of the beam, and the second number
indicates the weight in pounds per foot of length.

Column and footing size dimensions provided with the drawings can help in
estimating installation costs. They are estimates only and are not intended for
construction purposes. Be sure that your installation complies with local building
codes and is suitable for your particular soil and wind conditions.

The columns and footings and all connection details must be designed and certified
by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the state in which scoreboard will
be installed. Daktronics does not assume any liability for any installation derived

from the information provided in this manual or for those designed and installed
by others.

3.2 Installing Captions Modules

Reference Drawing:

Caption Module Detail .................................................. Drawing A-130840

Attach the caption module to the digit module before attaching the digit module to
the beam support.

The caption modules are attached to the top or bottom of a digit module with No.10
machine screws. Refer to Drawing A-130840. With Models MS-2014-11 and MS­2018-11, attach the caption module to the top of the player/penalty module. With
model FB-2006-11, attach the caption module to the top of the statistics module.

Mechanical Installation 15

Before attaching the caption module, note its orientation. The top and bottom flanges
for holding the caption panel are different sizes. Be sure the module is oriented so
that the deeper flange, or guide, is toward the top.

The scoreboard modules are shipped with the 5" vinyl captions applied, but the
displays are also equipped with the guides needed for use with the optional custom
panels. To insert a caption panel, fit the top edge of the caption into the module's
upper guide, and then slide the bottom edge under the lower flange. Refer to
Drawing A-130840. The construction of the flanges allows the caption panels to be
lifted out for changing, rather than having to slide them out one end.

The caption panels must be properly positioned in relation to the scoreboard digits
for different activities. Refer to the scoreboard options in Appendix B for details on
changeable captions.

3.3 Mounting Digit Modules

Reference Drawings:

Beam Mounting Procedure .......................................... Drawing A-194664

Beam Mounting, Side View ......................................... Drawing A-194671

Beam Mounting, Top View .......................................... Drawing A-194674

Beam Mt., Rear, Vert. Display ..................................... Drawing A-194677

Scoreboard digit modules may be mounted directly to a wall, to universal mounting
struts (channels), or to some other support structure. Modular construction permits
varied configurations, and the unique requirements of each facility will determine the
setup and anchoring method best suited for the display. This manual addresses only
beam mounting.

Daktronics recommends using universal mounting struts, or channels. Use 3/8" bolts
through the holes in both ends of the module frame. For displays with multiple digit
modules, mount the lowest module first and work upward.

Beam Mounting Digit Modules, Outdoor

Because every display is different in terms of module configuration, scoreboard
options, and environment, every installation will be unique. Such beam-mounted
installations require that a qualified engineer provide specifications for both the
reinforced concrete footings and the steel support beams. Two beams are required for
each column of display modules, and they must be set 4'-6" apart, center-to-center.
Installations of vertical displays are shown in Drawing A-194677, which specifies
the overall space requirements for the scoreboards as well as their specific
dimensions.

Each digit module has knockouts in both the rear and the end for power and signal
entrance. Power and signal are brought into one module through these external
knockouts, and connections to other modules are made internally.

16 Mechanical Installation

Once the support beams have been installed, the scoreboard-mounting procedure is
typically a five-step process. Refer to Drawing A-194664 for notes and illustration of the
basic procedure.

1. If you haven't already done so, attach the caption module to the top of the

player/penalty module (MS-2014-11) or to the top of the statistics module (FB­2006-11.) The caption module is fastened with screws to the top of the powered
module, but it does not attach directly to the beam.

2. Begin the installation by attaching mounting brackets to the top and bottom of

the lowest digit module (the player/penalty section in the MS-2014-11 display,
the shots on goal section in the MS-2018-11 or the statistics digit section in the
FB-2006-11). Fasten the brackets to the modules by inserting 10-24 x 5/8"
screws through the holes in each bracket and threading into the captivated nuts
in the back of the module.

3. With the brackets attached, position the module against the beam and secure it

with the 15"-long threaded rods and the other washers and nuts provided. These
1/2-13 x 15" threaded rods, or mounting bolts, do not go through the beam but
pass along either side; no drilling is required. Refer to Drawings A-194671 and
A-194674. The square nuts go inside the bracket, and the hex nuts are used
inside the rear mounting angles that straddle the back of each support beam.
Tighten the assembly with a 3/4" socket, taking care not to over tighten.

4. Position the clock/score module above the caption module. Attach the mounting

brackets to the clock/score section as described in Step 2, and then secure the
module to the beams with bolts, washers, and nuts, as described in the Step 3.

5. Join the caption and clock/score modules together at the ends by inserting

screws up through the holes in the top of the lower module and into the
captivated nuts in the bottom of the upper module.

For scoreboard models other than MS-2014-11, the building process continues in the
same manner for any remaining modules. Caption modules are attached directly to
their adjoining digit modules and do not accept beam mounting brackets. Refer to
Drawing A-194671.

Mechanical Installation 17