Daktronics VIP-5000 Series - Connecting Power

VIP-5000 Series Quick Guide
DD2773153
Rev 06
30 January 2018
Page 2 of 6
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Connecting to the Network
1. Connect one end of the RJ45 network cable to the
network port. Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7.
Note: For a display-mount system, rotate the
connector
1
/
4
turn clockwise to lock.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
computer or network.
Connecting Power
Display-Mount Systems (12VDC)
1. Connect the breakout cable to the power/sensor
port. Refer to Figure 8.
2. Rotate the connector
1
/
4
turn clockwise to lock.
3. Connect the breakout cable to the power cord.
4. Terminate the cord at the display’s power panel.
Rack-Mount Systems (120/240VAC)
1. Connect the power cord to the power jack. Refer
to Figure 9.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an outlet.
Connecting Temperature/Light Sensors
Display-Mount Systems
1. Connect the sensor cable’s M12 connector to the
temperature/light port. Refer to Figure 10.
2. Turn the connector ring clockwise until tightened.
Rack-Mount Systems
Connect the sensor cable to the CAN port. Refer
to Figure 11.
Computer-to-Processor Setup
Connecting to the Processor
1. Download the DisplayFind application from either the control software CD or the internet.
a. Navigate to dakles.daktronics.com.
b. Click venus1500>Utils>DisplayFind>DisplayFind.exe.
c. Click Run to download the program or Save to save the le for later use.
Figure 6: Display-Mount
Network Port
Figure 7: Rack-Mount
Network Port
Figure 8: Display-Mount
Power/Sensor Port
Figure 9: Rack-Mount
Power Jack
Figure 10: Display-Mount
Sensor Port
Figure 11: Rack-Mount
Sensor Port