Daktronics GPR-12EV-RGB User Manual
GalaxyPro® Revolution
Series Single Section Display
Installation & Oper ation Manual
DD1359021 Rev 15 – 6 September 2012
201 Daktronics Drive PO Box 5128 Brookings, SD 57006
Tel: 866-343-3122 Fax: 605-697-4700
www.daktronics.com
DD1359021
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Product 1466, 1479, 1500, 1545
Rev 15 – 6 September 2012
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Overview of the Displays ........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Display Details ........................................................................................................................ 1
Section 2: Mechanical Installation .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Pre-installation Checklist ....................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Support Structure Requirements .......................................................................................... 3
2.3 Lifting a Display or Display Section ..................................................................................... 4
General Lifting Notes: ..................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Optional Temperature Sensor Mounting............................................................................. 4
Section 3: Power Installation ....................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Conduit ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Overview of Power/ Signal Connection.............................................................................. 5
3.3 Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 6
Main Disconnect .............................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Grounding ................................................................................................................................ 6
Installation with Ground and Neutral Conductors Provided ................................... 7
Important points about grounding: .............................................................................. 7
3.5 Power Connection ................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Power Routing in the Display ............................................................................................... 9
Section 4: Signal Installation Overview .................................................................................... 11
4.1 Primary/Mirror Signal Connection .................................................................................... 11
Section 5: Start-up Procedure ................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Start-up Checklist .................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Start-up Sequence ................................................................................................................. 14
5.3 Post Installation Checklist .................................................................................................... 14
Section 6: Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Proper Ladder Use ................................................................................................................ 16
6.2 Access to Display Interior .................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Ventilation System/Fans/Filters ........................................................................................ 17
Frequency of Inspection ................................................................................................ 17
Fan Blades ....................................................................................................................... 18
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Filters ............................................................................................................................... 18
Air Flow ........................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 Display Face Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 19
Wet Cleaning Process .................................................................................................... 19
Dry Cleaning Process .................................................................................................... 19
6.5 Annual Inspection ................................................................................................................. 20
Section 7: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 21
7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................. 21
7.2 Controller Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 21
7.3 MLC Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Temperature Sensor Diagnostics ........................................................................................ 22
7.5 Troubleshooting Display Problems .................................................................................... 22
Module and LED problems .......................................................................................... 22
Before calling Daktronics Customer Service .............................................................. 24
Section 8: Parts Replacement .................................................................................................... 25
8.1 About Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Instructions for Replacing Parts .......................................................................................... 26
Module Replacement ..................................................................................................... 26
Controller Replacement ................................................................................................ 27
Multi-Line Controller Replacement............................................................................. 28
Power Supply Replacement .......................................................................................... 28
Light Sensor Replacement ............................................................................................ 29
Temperature Sensor Replacement ............................................................................... 30
Section 9: Daktronics Exchange and Repair & Return Programs .......................................... 31
9.1 Exchange Program ................................................................................................................ 31
Before Contacting Daktronics ...................................................................................... 31
9.2 Repair & Return Program .................................................................................................... 32
Shipping Address .......................................................................................................... 32
9.3 Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ............................................................. 32
Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A: Reference Drawings.................................................................................................. 35
Appendix B: International Installation .......................................................................................... 37
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Appendix C: Maintenance Log ...................................................................................................... 39
Appendix D: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ................................................... 41
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