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DD2546969 Rev 0

13 May 2013

PO Box 5128 201 Daktronics Drive, Brookings, SD 57006-5128

tel: 800-325-8766 fax: 605-697-4700

www.daktronics.com

1. 

Verify lift-eye and set bolts are 

secure.

2. 

Identify the display sections. 

3. 

If there is a horizontal splice required 

(side by side), install a C-shaped 

splice plate at the top and bottom 

of one of the display sections so it 

can catch and engage the second 

section. Note: There are examples of 

installation hardware installation locations on the back of 

this quick guide. The hardware installation location can also 

be located on the shop drawing. 

4. 

Lift a display section. 

5. 

Carefully guide and pull the two display sections together.

6. 

Install the required nuts and bolts to secure the two display 

sections together. 

7. 

Ensure the LEDs align between the two display sections. 

8. 

Repeat 

Steps 3 - 7

 for all horizontal splices. 

9. 

Attach the crane to the lift-eyes in the top section.

10. 

Remove the bolts that hold the lift-eyes in the bottom section 

together and to the display. Slide the two pieces of the lift-

eye past each other and lift them out of the channel.

11. 

Lift the top section.

12. 

Lower the top section on to the 

bottom section.

13. 

Use the splice wrench to align the 

display sections.

14. 

Verify the LEDs on both display 

sections align with each other.

15. 

Install and evenly distribute the flat 

splice plates along the back of the 

display. 

16. 

Install the C-shaped splice plates at 

each end of the display. 

17. 

Install the vertical splice tubes so 

they are split evenly between the 

top and bottom display sections.

18. 

Measure the uprights on the 

structure head and install the 

mounting clamps on the back of the display to match the 

spacing. 

19. 

If needed, relocate the DMP and the ISP enclosure to the 

alternate location to avoid structural interference when 

installed. 

20. 

Install the display borders.

21. 

Connect the signal splice cables between the display sections 

(A to A, and B to B). 

1. 

Refer to the display riser 

diagram for required power. 

2. 

Run conduit from the main 

distribution panel to the 

display power entrance(s). 

3. 

Loosen the six screws that 

secure the power entrance 

cover and remove the cover. 

4. 

Feed the power cable through 

the conduit into the power 

entrance. 

5. 

Connect the green ground 

wire to the ground lug at the 

bottom of the power entrance 

box and tighten to 45 in-lbs. 

6. 

Connect power line 1 to Line 

1 on the tap and tighten to 57 

in-lbs. 

7. 

Connect power line 2 to Line 

2 on the tap and tighten to 57 

in-lbs. 

8. 

Connect the neutral line to the 

neutral tap and tighten to 57 

in-lbs. 

9. 

Verify the breakers for the 

control equipment and surge 

suppressor are on. 

10. 

Verify the breaker for the 

Backlit ID is off unless there is 

a backlit ID. 

11. 

Replace and secure the power 

entrance cover.

Display Installation

Electrical Installation

Line 1 

Line 2 

Neutral 

Ground 

To Display

4203 Series Digital Billboard Installation Quick Guide

Note

• 

There are no display filters on the 4203 series. Filter retrofit kits are available for displays in 

highly corrosive environments. Work with the Account Service Manager if a filter retrofit kit is 

needed.

• 

If your display has an external control enclosure, refer to the quick guide shipped with the 

enclosure for external enclosure installation. 

• 

For full installation instructions, refer to the installation manual located in the spare-parts box.

22. 

Install the webcam and webcam arm. 

23. 

Connect the webcam Ethernet cable to the back of the display (below the power 

entrance box) and connect the green grounding cable to the back of the display. 

24. 

Lift the display to the structure. 

25. 

Lower the display until it rests on all the display 

ledger brackets.  If needed, insert metal shims until the 

display is resting on all ledger brackets. 

26. 

Connect and secure all mounting clamps to the 

uprights. 

Note:

 Tighten all mounting hardware to 75 

ft-lb. 

27. 

Remove the crane support. 

 

Flat Splice Plates

“C” Splice Plates

Vertical 

Splice 

Tubes

Power Entrance

Splice Cables

Lift-Eye

Mounting Clamp

Horizontal Splice Tubes

DMP

ISP

Alternate 

DMP and 

ISP Bay

Surge

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