Daktronics G-1000-34-R User Manual

G-1000 Series InfoNet

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Outdoor LED Displays

Installation/Maintenance

Manual

ED-8157

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InfoNet and DataView are trademarks of Daktronics, Inc.

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ED#8157
Product#1137
Rev. 5 - 3 April 2001

Copyright © 1996 -- 2001 Daktronics, Inc.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................1-1

1.1 How To Use This Manual .................................................1-1

1.2 Display Overview ........................................................1-1

1.3 Definitions .............................................................1-2

2. Mechanical Installation ...................................................2-1

2.1 Mounting Kit ...........................................................2-1

2.2 Cabinet Display Mounting .................................................2-1

2.2.1 Wall Mount ......................................................2-1

2.2.2 Pole Mount ......................................................2-2

3. Electrical Installation .....................................................3-1

3.1 Conduit ................................................................3-1

3.2 Grounding ..............................................................3-1

3.2.1 New Power Installation .............................................3-2

3.2.2 Existing Power Installation With No Earth Ground Conductor ..............3-2

3.3 Control Cable Requirements ................................................3-3

3.3.1 RS/232 .........................................................3-3

3.3.2 RS/422 .........................................................3-3

3.3.3 Modem .........................................................3-3

3.4 Signal Termination From Computer To Display ................................3-3

3.4.1 RS/232 .........................................................3-3

3.4.2 RS/422 .........................................................3-4

3.4.3 Modem .........................................................3-4

3.5 Signal Termination Between Two (or more) Displays ............................3-5

3.6 First Time Turn On .......................................................3-5

4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting ...........................................4-1

4.1 Weather Stripping ........................................................4-1

4.2 Module Numbering Convention .............................................4-1

4.3 Display Access/Module Removal ............................................4-2

4.4 LED Driver Replacement ..................................................4-3

4.5 Power Supply ...........................................................4-3

4.6 Controller Board .........................................................4-4

4.6.1 Accessing and Replacing the Controller Board ..........................4-4

4.6.2 LED’s and Jumpers ................................................4-5

4.6.3 Controller Address and Test Mode ....................................4-5

4.7 Light Detector ...........................................................4-6

4.8 Transformer ............................................................4-6

4.9 Modem ................................................................4-6

4.9.1 Accessing and Replacing the Modem ..................................4-6

4.9.2 LEDs and Jumpers ................................................4-7

4.10 Structural Inspection ......................................................4-7

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4.11 Troubleshooting .........................................................4-7

4.12 Boot Up Initialization Information ...........................................4-8

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

4.14 Unit Exchange/Replacement Procedure .......................................4-9

Appendix A: Optional Temp Sensor ........................................... A-1

Appendix B: G-1000 Design Prior To November 1, 1996 ........................... B-1

Appendix C: RS/422 System (Old Signal Converter) .............................. C-1

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List of Figures

Figure 1. New Power Installation .......................................................3-2

Figure 2. Existing Power Installation .....................................................3-2

Figure 3. Module Identification Numbering Convention .....................................4-1

Figure 4. Removing the End Cap ........................................................4-2

Figure 5. Sliding Out the Face Panel .....................................................4-2

Figure 6. Removing the Mounting Nuts ..................................................4-2

Figure 7. Opening the Display ..........................................................4-2

Figure 8. Rear View; Module ..........................................................4-3

Figure 9. Removing the Signal Connections ...............................................4-3

Figure 10. Module Power Supply .......................................................4-3

Figure 11. Controller Board ............................................................4-4

Figure 12. Location of DIP Switches .....................................................4-5

Figure 13. Modem ...................................................................4-6

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Section 1: Introduction

1.1 How To Use This Manual

This manual is designed to explain installation of outdoor InfoNet Displays. Details for display
maintenance are also given. 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.

Important Safeguards:

1. Read and understand these instructions before installing.

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

3. Disconnect power when servicing the display.

4. Do not modify the display structure or attach any panels or coverings to the display

without the express written consent of Daktronics, Inc.

5. Care must be taken when handling the display’s face panel to prevent any injuries
or damage, especially in windy conditions.

The box below is an illustration of Daktronics drawing numbering system. The drawing number
“7087-P08A-69945” is how Daktronics identifies individual drawings. This number is located in
the bottom right corner of the drawing. The manual will refer to drawings by calling out the last
five digits and the letter preceding them. In the example, the drawing would be referred to as

Drawing A-69945. All drawings referred to as such will be inserted at the end of the section they
are first referenced in.

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1.2 Display Overview

Reference Drawings: Overall Dimensions; G-1000 ................ Drawing A-88154

Note: This manual has been revised to reflect design changes to the G-1000 product family.
Displays manufactured before NOVEMBER 1, 1996, please refer to Appendix B.

The outdoor InfoNet display uses LEDs for long life and reliable operation. Four (4) LEDs are
grouped together to form a single pixel and each line uses six (6) pixels high to create a character.
The InfoNet series are line displays and are programmed using the Daktronics Venus 1500
software (refer to the Venus 1500 manual for operation instructions).

Daktronics has standardized a complete line of outdoor InfoNet displays. These displays are
standard, but have several options for mounting kits and signal communications.

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1.3 Definitions

Column: A vertical group of pixels.

Controller Board: Controls the data for the entire display. It is located behind the left module

in the bottom line.

Driver: Located on the back of the display board.

Display Board: A 6 row x 16 column array of pixels.

End Cap: The side panel that keeps the face panel in place. It must be removed for

display access.

Face Panel: The plexi-glass on each line that goes in front of the modules.

LED: An LED is an electrical component and is short for Light Emitting Diode. There

are 384 LEDs per module.

Line: A horizontal group of modules.

Module: Contains the LEDs, display board and the driver.

Network: A network consists of multiple signs connected to each other. Up to 240 Venus

1500 controlled displays can exist on one network.

Pixel: A group of four (4) LEDs.

RS/232: RS/232 is a standard PC communication type with a maximum cable length of

25 feet (7.6 meters).

RS/422: RS/422 is a standard differential communication type with a maximum cable

length of 4000 feet (1.2 kilometers).

Row: A horizontal group of pixels.

Sign Address: The sign address is an identification number assigned to each sign of a network.

The control software uses the address to locate and communicate with each
display. Displays which are on the same network cannot have the same
address.

Venus 1500: The Venus 1500 is a Daktronics designed, Windows based software used to

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edit the displays.

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Section 2: Mechanical Installation

The Daktronics Product Manager’s engineering staff must approve any changes that
may affect the weather tightness of the display. This to include, but not limited to, the
border shrouding and back sheets. If ANY modifications are made to the weather
tightness of the display, detailed drawings of the changes MUST be submitted to our
engineering staff for evaluation and approval or the warranty will be null and void.

Daktronics is not responsible for the integrity of the mounting structure or any
mounting hardware not provided by Daktronics. It is the customers responsibility to
ensure that the structure and any additional hardware have been approved by a
qualified structural engineer.

2.1 Mounting Kit

An optional mounting kit is available when ordering a display. The mounting kit includes the
hardware to either mount the display on a pole or to a wall. Please specify the desired mounting
method when ordering a mounting kit. When using a Daktronics mounting kit, refer to the
instructions in Section 2.2.

2.2 Cabinet Display Mounting

L Note: There are end caps located at either end of the display for maintenance access. Care

must be taken when mounting the display not to obstruct the end caps. The following two example
mounting methods, wall mount and pole mount, take this into consideration.

2.2.1 Wall Mount

Reference Drawings: Wall Mount ...................... Drawing A-79703

L Note: Because each site differs, the Daktronics wall mount kit is not a complete

installation kit. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the proper wall mounting
method and location.

Refer to Drawing A-79703 for a suggested mounting method. The number of wall
brackets needed and the wall structure must be reviewed by a qualified structural engineer
and meet all local codes.

One (1) Daktronics provided mounting kit includes:

C angle bracket (qty. 1)
C d" lock washers (qty. 2)
C d" nuts (qty. 2)

Note: A multi-line display requires two mounting kits.

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1. Attach the angle bracket to the d" bolts on the back of the display using d"

washers and nuts.

2. Mount the customer specified mounting brackets to the wall.

3. Position the display and its mounting angle brackets over the wall mount brackets
as shown in Drawing A-79703.

4. Attach the two support brackets together using customer supplied hardware.

5. Be sure that all mounting hardware is tight before releasing the display.

2.2.2 Pole Mount

Reference Drawings: Pole Mount .......................Drawing A-79702

Refer to Drawing A-79702 for a suggested mounting method. The location of the poles
needs to be determined by the customer. The number of poles needed and the pole
structure and footings must be reviewed by a qualified structural engineer and meet all
local codes.

One (1) Daktronics provided mounting kit includes:

C channel (qty. 1)
C angle (qty. 1)
C d" nuts (qty. 2)
C d" lock washers (qty. 2)
C ½" threaded rods (qty. 4)
C ½" nuts (qty. 8)
C ½" washer (qty. 8)

L Note: A multi-line display requires two mounting kits.

1. Mount the channel to the d" bolts on the back of the display using d" washers
and nuts.

2. Drill a 9/16" hole in the opposite flange of the mounting channel for each of the ½"
threaded rods. O Note: One threaded rod will go to each side of the

mounting pole. The threaded rods should NOT pierce any of the pole’s
flanges (refer to Drawing A-79702).

3. Position the display on the pole.

4. Use ½" nuts and washers to attach the threaded rods to the channel.

5. Position the angle(s) on the opposite side of the pole from the display and slide the

angle(s) onto the threaded rods. Secure the angle(s) with ½" nuts and washers.

6. Be sure that all mounting hardware is tight before releasing the display.

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