Daktronics FB-2500 Series, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Box 5128 Brookings SD 57006 5128 Tel 1 800 DAKTRONICS 1 800 325 8766 Fax 605 697 4746 www daktronics com support Modular LED Football Scoreboards Installation Manual DD2363266 Rev 2 5 December 2013 Model Series FB 2500 FB 2600 ...

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Page 3: ...errors or omissions 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 All Sport and PanaView are trademarks of Daktronics Inc Other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their...

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Page 5: ...1 3 1 Power 11 Grounding 11 Connection 12 3 2 Power On Self Test POST 13 Radio Settings 13 3 3 Signal Connection 13 Fiber Optic 14 3 4 Power Signal Connections Between Sections 14 3 5 Lightning Protection 16 Section 4 Daktronics Exchange and Repair Return Programs 17 4 1 Exchange Program 17 Before Contacting Daktronics 17 4 2 Repair Return Program 18 Shipping Address 18 4 3 Daktronics Warranty and...

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Page 7: ...edence over any other general information found in this manual Such information may include Shop Drawings describe mounting methods and locations of display components and structural elements System Risers describe power and signal connections between display components and the control location may also include control room layout and schematic Ensure all applicable material has been gathered befo...

Page 8: ...s are sometimes used to distinguish different generations of the scoreboards having the same model number 1 4 Resources Figure 2 illustrates a Daktronics drawing label The drawing number is located in the lower right corner of a drawing This manual refers to drawings by listing the last set of digits and the letter preceding them In the example the drawing would be referred to as Drawing C 325405 ...

Page 9: ...centers are shipped equipped with eyebolts used to lift them The eyebolts are located along the top of the cabinet for each scoreboard or scoreboard section Daktronics scoreboards use 1 2 and 5 8 shoulder type eyebolts mounted to the top of each scoreboard section Daktronics strongly recommends using a spreader bar or lifting bar to lift the display Spreader bars ensure the force on the eyebolts r...

Page 10: ...holes with bolts and the rubber washers that are used with the eyebolts Apply silicone or another waterproof sealant to the eyebolt openings Also inspect the top and sides of the display for any other holes or openings that may allow moisture to enter the display and plug and seal those openings 2 2 Scoreboard Mounting Three standard mounting methods are available for Daktronics modular football s...

Page 11: ...g A 1052565 in Appendix B 1 Position a scoreboard section at the front of the beams and lift it to the desired height 2 Slide a lock washer flat washer and I beam clamp onto the bolt and loosely screw the bolt into the spring nut 3 Position each I beam clamp assembly as close to the I beam flanges as possible 4 Make final adjustments in the positioning of the scoreboard section to ensure it is flu...

Page 12: ...height 4 Slide clamping angles over the ends of the rods and loosely install the washers and nuts 5 Make final adjustments in the positioning of the scoreboard section to ensure it is flush and level and firmly tighten all of the 1 2 hex nuts 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for all scoreboard sections Mounting Tubes This mounting method may be used to mount a scoreboard to horizontal beams The mounting tubes a...

Page 13: ...d panel interior 3 Attach the piece of unistrut to the ad panel with the included hardware as shown in Figure 9 4 If any backsheets were removed put them back on at this time 5 Place spring nuts into the unistrut Twist the spring nuts until they are perpendicular to the unistrut channel refer to Figure 5 from Section 2 2 Once the unistrut is attached and the spring nuts are in place refer to the a...

Page 14: ...l be required at added expense 1 Position the ad panel at the front of the beams and lift it to the desired height 2 Slide a lock washer flat washer and I beam clamp onto the bolt and loosely screw the bolt into the spring nut 3 Position each I beam clamp assembly as close to the I beam flanges as possible 4 Make final adjustments in the positioning of the ad panel to ensure it is flush and level ...

Page 15: ...nds of the rods and loosely install the washers and nuts 4 Make final adjustments in the positioning of the ad panel to ensure it is flush and level and firmly tighten all of the 1 2 hex nuts 2 4 Scoreboard Protective Devices Daktronics makes optional protective devices including screens and netting to help prevent damage to the scoreboard due to normal ball impacts Note Some users install devices...

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Page 17: ...s consult local electrical codes Failure to meet wiring and overcurrent protection device requirements will void the scoreboard warranty Grounding The display must be properly grounded according to local and national codes or the warranty will be void Proper grounding is necessary for reliable equipment operation and protects the equipment from damaging destructive disturbances and lightning Daktr...

Page 18: ...ll of the requirements of Article 250 32 the following guidelines must be observed Connect the grounding electrode cable at the local disconnect never at the display driver power enclosure Use a disconnect that opens all of the ungrounded phase conductors Connection Both power and signal cables are routed into the scoreboard from the rear via conduit All power and signal wiring terminates at the m...

Page 19: ...ED bar test pattern that each digit performs Radio Settings If a radio receiver is installed the radio Broadcast settings b1 and Channel settings C1 will be displayed in the clock digits during the POST These values must match the settings in the control console refer to the manual listed in Section 1 1 3 3 Signal Connection For wired setups route signal cable from the control location into the co...

Page 20: ... PS1 J10 A1 J50 DOWN FB 2618 FB 2628 FB 2658 TO GO A1 J3 PS1 J3 A1 J42B Mod 1 J2 QTR quarter FB 2621 FB 2631 FB 2661 BALL ON A1 J8 PS1 J8 A1 J42B Mod 4 J1 For HOME T O L sections built prior to September 2013 the digit connects to J14 on A1 PS1 For GUEST T O L sections the digit connects to J15 on A1 PS1 Backlit electronic captions for either section connect to J42B The T O L DOWN and QTR sections...

Page 21: ... L section and its mating HOME GUEST section Refer to Figure 18 for internal power signal connection guidelines between DOWN TO GO and BALL ON QTR sections Figure 17 T O L Power Signal Interconnections Front View Figure 18 BALL ON QTR Power Signal Interconnections Front View DOWN TO GO sections are reversed ...

Page 22: ...ntrolled systems the radio receiver may be located in one section while signal cable is routed to the other sections as needed 3 5 Lightning Protection The use of a disconnect near the scoreboard to completely cut all current carrying lines significantly protects the circuits against lightning damage In order for this system to provide protection the power must be disconnected when the scoreboard ...

Page 23: ..._________________ To participate in the Exchange Program follow these steps 1 Call Daktronics Customer Service Market Description Customer Service Number Schools including community junior colleges religious organizations municipal clubs and community centers 877 605 1115 Universities and professional sporting events live events for auditoriums and arenas 866 343 6018 2 When the exchange part is r...

Page 24: ... to prevent damage during shipment Electronic components such as printed circuit boards should be placed in an antistatic bag before boxing Daktronics does not recommend using packing peanuts when shipping 4 Enclose name address phone number the case number a clear description of symptoms Shipping Address Daktronics Customer Service Case 201 Daktronics Drive Dock E Brookings SD 57006 4 3 Daktronic...

Page 25: ...model scoreboard For more information about trumpet horns contact a Daktronics representative or refer to the Trumpet Horn Installation Manual ED 10006 available online at www daktronics com manuals 5 3 Radio Control Radio control is an option for all Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards The system provides scoreboard control via a 2 4 GHz extra high frequency FM signal The radio transmitter and rec...

Page 26: ...tion changing pole Daktronics part 0F 1091 0099 into the keyholes on the panel 2 Lift the panel all the way up into the upper retainer and then insert the bottom of the panel into the lower retainer Figure 20 3 Take the screws on the caption changing pole out of the keyholes Reverse this procedure to remove the caption panel The caption changer pole is extendable Loosen the ring tightener and exte...

Page 27: ...Specifications 21 Appendix A Specifications Document Title Document Number FB 2500 FB 2600 Series Modular Football Scoreboards Specifications DD2216211 ...

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Page 29: ... amber PanaView digits DIGITS Digit sizes vary per model see tables on following pages Scoreboard features robust weather sealed digits see DD2495646 Digits may be dimmed for night viewing DISPLAY COLOR Choose from 150 colors from Martin Senour paint book at no additional cost CONSTRUCTION Alcoa aluminum alloy 5052 for excellent corrosion resistance PRODUCT SAFETY APPROVAL ETL listed to UL 48 test...

Page 30: ... A 300 W 250 24 610 mm FB 2507 H 3 7 2 W 14 4 8 D 8 1 1 m 4 39 m 203 mm 260 lb 118 kg R A 300 W 350 30 762 mm FB 2508 H 3 7 2 W 15 7 2 D 8 1 1 m 4 76 m 203 mm 281 lb 128 kg R A 350 W 650 36 914 mm FB 2509 H 4 9 6 W 10 9 6 D 8 1 46 m 3 29 m 203 mm 260 lb 118 kg R A 300 W 250 24 610 mm FB 2510 H 4 9 6 W 14 4 8 D 8 1 46 m 4 39 m 203 mm 346 lb 157 kg R A 300 W 350 30 762 mm FB 2511 H 4 9 6 W 15 7 2 D ...

Page 31: ...W 9 7 2 D 8 1 46 m 2 93 m 203 mm 231 lb 105 kg R A 200 W 350 36 914 mm N A FB 2544 H 4 9 6 W 9 7 2 D 8 1 46 m 2 93 m 203 mm 231 lb 105 kg R A 250 W 500 48 1 22 mm N A FB 2545 H 3 7 2 W 9 7 2 D 8 1 1 m 2 93 m 203 mm 173 lb 79 kg power from score section 36 914 mm N A FB 2546 H 4 9 6 W 8 4 8 D 8 1 46 m 2 56 m 203 mm 202 lb 92 kg R A 300 W 150 24 610 mm 8x48 34mm FB 2547 H 3 7 2 W 8 4 8 D 8 1 1 m 2 5...

Page 32: ...score models come with choice of vinyl backlit or electronic captions FB 2531 FB 2530 FB 2533 FB 2532 FB 2538 FB 2537 FB 2540 FB 2539 FB 2547 FB 2546 FB 2536 FB 2536 FB 2560 FB 2562 FB 2566 FB 2564 FB 2565 FB 2563 FB 2561 FB 2535 FB 2542 FB 2545 FB 2544 HOME HOME T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L HOME T O L HOME HOME HOME HOME T O L HOME HOME T O L T O L T O L T O L HOME HOME HOME T ...

Page 33: ...W 9 7 2 D 8 1 46 m 2 93 m 203 mm 231 lb 105 kg R A 200 W 350 36 914 mm N A FB 2582 H 4 9 6 W 9 7 2 D 8 1 46 m 2 93 m 203 mm 231 lb 105 kg R A 250 W 500 48 1 22 mm N A FB 2583 H 3 7 2 W 9 7 2 D 8 1 1 m 2 93 m 203 mm 173 lb 79 kg power from score section 36 914 mm N A FB 2584 H 4 9 6 W 8 4 8 D 8 1 46 m 2 56 m 203 mm 202 lb 92 kg R A 300 W 150 24 610 mm 8x48 34mm FB 2585 H 3 7 2 W 8 4 8 D 8 1 1 m 2 5...

Page 34: ...odels come with choice of vinyl backlit or electronic captions FB 2573 FB 2572 FB 2571 FB 2570 FB 2585 FB 2584 FB 2577 FB 2576 FB 2579 FB 2578 FB 2600 FB 2602 FB 2606 FB 2604 FB 2605 FB 2603 FB 2601 FB 2575 FB 2575 FB 2574 FB 2580 FB 2583 FB 2582 GUEST GUEST GUEST T O L GUEST GUEST T O L GUEST T O L T O L T O L T O L GUEST T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L T O L GUEST T O L GUEST T O L GUEST GUE...

Page 35: ...to overall power One medium team name backlit caption adds 45 lb 21 kg to overall weight and 300 W to overall power One large team name backlit caption adds 65 lb 30 kg to overall weight and 350 W to overall power When sections are stacked one on top of the other the T O L sections will always be directly below the scoring sections One 8x48 46mm TNMC adds 70 lb 32 kg to overall weight and requires...

Page 36: ... lb 79 kg R A 150 W 350 36 914 mm FB 2620 H 3 7 2 W 9 7 2 D 8 1 1 m 2 93 m 203 mm 173 lb 79 kg R A 150 W 350 36 914 mm FB 2621 H 3 7 2 W 9 7 2 D 8 1 1 m 2 93 m 203 mm 173 lb 79 kg power from FB 2619 36 914 mm FB 2622 H 4 9 6 W 8 4 8 D 8 1 46 m 2 56 m 203 mm 202 lb 92 kg R A 300 W 150 24 610 mm FB 2623 H 4 9 6 W 8 4 8 D 8 1 46 m 2 56 m 203 mm 202 lb 92 kg R A 300 W 150 24 610 mm FB 2624 H 4 9 6 W 9...

Page 37: ... 260 lb 118 kg R A 300 W 700 48 1 22 m FB 2660 H 4 9 6 W 10 9 6 D 8 1 46 m 3 29 m 203 mm 260 lb 118 kg R A 300 W 700 48 1 22 m FB 2661 H 4 9 6 W 10 9 6 D 8 1 46 m 3 29 m 203 mm 260 lb 118 kg power from FB 2659 48 1 22 m FB 2610 FB 2611 FB 2622 FB 2623 FB 2632 FB 2633 FB 2624 FB 2625 DOWN TO GO BALL ON QTR BALL ON QTR DOWN TO GO DOWN TO GO BALL ON QTR DOWN TO GO BALL ON QTR FB 2618 FB 2619 FB 2620 ...

Page 38: ...lit caption adds 20 lb 9 kg to overall weight and 150 W to overall power One 8x32 34mm electronic caption adds 40 lb 18 kg to overall weight and 150 W to overall power Electronic caption LEDs are typically the same color as the LED digits on the other scoreboard sections With side by side DOWN TO GO sections DOWN will always be to the left of to go and they will both be incorporated into one cabin...

Page 39: ...on and striping colors see DD2101644 Team name caption in place of HOME Programmable Team Name Message Centers see DD1696958 Backlit or electronic captions Lacrosse field hockey soccer and track captions on changeable panels Horn Standalone Time of Day scoreboard acts as a clock when control console is unplugged off Advertising Identification panels see SL 03761 Decorative accents Electronic messa...

Page 40: ...T 3 vinyl backlit electronic captions shown Soccer Mode vinyl backlit electronic captions shown SHOTS displayed with electronic captions Lacrosse Field Hockey Mode vinyl backlit electronic captions shown SHOTS PER displayed with electronic captions MODULAR FB SCOREBOARDS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BALL ON QTR DOWN TO GO S O G S O G HALF S O G S O G QTR PLACE EVENT HEAT LANE PLACE GUEST 2 LANE GUEST 3 ...

Page 41: ...ference Drawings Drawing Title Drawing Number P1647 Pole Mounting Options A 1048184 P1647 MTG Tube Assembly Detail A 1048268 Ad Panel Pole Mounting B 1052388 Ad Panel I beam Clamp Mounting B 1052539 P1647 I beam Clamp Mounting A 1052565 ...

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Page 43: ...T SCALE DRAWING 1 OF 1 04 DESIGN DOPPELT JOB NO FUNC TYPE SIZE 1048184 DRAWN DOPPELT P1647 E 10 A NOTES THREADED RODS RUN ALONG BOTH SIDES OF BEAM RODS DO NOT PASS THROUGH THE FLANGES OF THE BEAM NO DRILLING NECESSARY MAKE SURE SPRING NUT IS PERPENDICULAR TO CHANNEL OPENING ON SCOREBOARD CRITICAL DO NOT USE ANY LUBRICANT ON ANY MOUNTING HARDWARE OR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED STRUCTURAL NOTES BOLT TOR...

Page 44: ...NT OF DAKTRONICS INC COPYRIGHT 2011 DAKTRONICS INC BROOKINGS SD 57006 DO NOT SCALE DRAWING PROJ OUTDOOR SCOREBOARDS TITLE P1647 MTG TUBE ASSEMBLY DETAIL DESIGN DOPPELT DRAWN DOPPELT DATE 28 OCT 11 SCALE 1 10 SHEET REV JOB NO FUNC TYPE SIZE 1048268 1 OF 1 01 P 1647 E 07 A REV DATE BY 01 28 OCT 11 ADDED NOTES DRO NOT HERE ON 1 SECTION TALL TUBES NOTES INSERT HS 1459 NUTSERTS 10 INTO TUBE ATTACH HARD...

Page 45: ...STRUT IN APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF VERTICAL BEAMS 6 THREAD THE 1 2 THREADED ROD INTO THE SPRING NUTS 7 LIFT AD PANEL INTO POSITION 8 PLACE REAR MOUNTING ANGLES OVER EACH PAIR OF THREADED RODS AND SECURE AS SHOWN IN SIDE AND TOP VIEW AD PANEL ATTACHMENT 9 MAKE SURE THE THREADED ROD IS AS CLOSE TO THE VERTICAL BEAM AS POSSIBLE 10 WHEN AD PANEL IS ADJUSTED TO FINAL DESIRED POSITION TIGHTEN NUTS FIRMLY ...

Page 46: ...ED IN STEP 1 AS SHOWN IN UNISTRUT ATTACHMENT SIDE VIEW 4 REPLACE BACKSHEETS REMOVED IN STEP 2 5 PLACE SPRING NUTS INTO UNISTRUT IN APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF VERTICAL BEAMS 7 LIFT AD PANEL INTO POSITION 8 ATTACH I BEAM CLAMPS WITH 1 2 HARDWARE AS SHOWN IN TOP AND REAR ISOMETRIC VIEW AD PANEL ATTACHMENT 9 MAKE SURE THE 1 2 13 BOLTS ARE AS CLOSE TO THE I BEAM FLANGES AS POSSIBLE 10 WHEN AD PANEL IS ADJ...

Page 47: ...TICAL BEAMS 2 LIFT SCOREBOARD INTO POSITION 3 MAKE SURE THE 1 2 13 BOLTS ARE AS CLOSE TO THE I BEAM FLANGES AS POSSIBLE 4 WHEN SCOREBOARD IS ADJUSTED TO FINAL DESIRED POSITION TIGHTEN BOLTS FIRMLY 5 IF FLANGE THICKNESS IS MORE THAN 3 4 THICK LONGER BOLTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE CUSTOMER S EXPENSE STANDARD MOUNTING METHOD ALLOWABLE CAPACITY PER EACH CLAMP SHEAR 160 LBS TENSION 2300 LBS SHEAR AND TE...

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Page 51: ... back to the Purchaser All returns must be pre approved by Daktronics before shipment Daktronics shall not be obligated to pay freight for any unapproved return Purchaser shall pay any upgraded or expedited transportation charges D Any replacement parts or Equipment will be new or serviceably used comparable in function and performance to the original part or Equipment and warranted for the remain...

Page 52: ... principles of contract tort or statutory duty principles of indemnity or contribution or otherwise In no event shall Daktronics be liable to Purchaser or any other party for loss damage or injury of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with this Warranty in excess of the purchase price of the Equipment actually delivered to and paid for by the Purchaser The Purchaser s remedy in any...