Daktronics GALAXY ECCB Series Operating instructions

201 Daktronics Drive

Brookings, SD 57006-5128

www.daktronics.com/support

800.325.8766

GALAXY

®

ECCB DISPLAY

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION MANUAL

P1676

DD2885557

Rev 10

20 March 2020

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FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference

• This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Warning: Risk of re or electric shock. LED Retrot

Kit installation requires knowledge of sign electrical

systems. If not qualied, do not attempt installation.

Contact a qualied electrician.

Warning: Risk of re or electric shock. Install this kit only

in host signs that have been identied in the installation

instructions and where the input rating of the retrot kit

does not exceed the input rating of the sign

Warning: Risk of re or electric shock. Installation of this

LED retrot kit may involve drilling or punching of holes

into the structure of the sign. Check for enclosed wiring

and components to avoid damage to wiring and

electrical parts.

Warning: To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not

expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp

objects.

Industry Canada Regulatory Information

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à

la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Contact Daktronics with any questions regarding our

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Mail:

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201 Daktronics Dr.

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Phone:

800-325-8766

Website:

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ��1

Limitation of Liability ..................................1

Contact Information .................................1

Model Number Guide ...............................1

Retrot Kit Parts ..........................................2

2 Installation Preparation ��3

Pre-Installation Checklist ...........................3

Structure Requirements .............................3

3 Display Installation��4

Display Installation Preparation................4

Display Installation .....................................4

4 Electrical Installation ��6

Electrical Installation Preparation ............6

Electrical Requirements ............................6

Main Disconnect .......................................6

Electrical Installation ..................................7

Grounding ..................................................8

5 System Start-Up Procedure ��9

Boot Sequence ..........................................9

Start-Up Checklist ......................................9

6 Display Communication ��10

OS Requirements .....................................10

Display Login ............................................10

Change Password ...................................12

Create Messages.....................................13

Change Message Order .........................16

Options Menu ..........................................17

Display Information ��17

Date and Time ��17

Time Zone ...........................................17

Time Format .......................................18

Brightness ��19

Test Patterns ��19

Temperature ��20

Temperature Offset ...........................20

Temperature Format .........................20

7 Display Maintenance ��22

Internal Display Access ...........................22

Ventilation System ...................................22

Fans �� 22

Display Face Cleaning ............................23

Wet Cleaning Process ��23

Dry Cleaning Process ��23

8 Display Troubleshooting ��24

Power and Signal Routing ......................24

Power Routing ��24

Signal Routing ��25

Controller Diagnostics .............................25

Module Diagnostics .................................26

Module Self-Test ��26

Troubleshooting .......................................26

Module and LED Problems �� 26

Temperature Problems �� 27

9 Replacement Parts List ��28

10 Replacing Parts ��29

Module Replacement .............................29

Power Supply Replacement ..................29

Controller Replacement .........................29

Temperature Sensor Replacement .......30

Wi-Fi Router and Antenna Replacement

...................................................................30

Install New Access Point and Antenna .31

11 Daktronics Exchange and Repair &

Return Programs ��33

Exchange Program .................................33

Before Contacting Daktronics �� 33

Repair & Return Program ........................34

Shipping Address �� 34

Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of

Liability ......................................................34

A Reference Drawings ��35

B Daktronics Warranty and Limitation

of Liability��37

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Introduction

1

1 Introduction

This manual provides the necessary information to install and service a Daktronics

Galaxy

®

eCCB (electronic changeable copy board) display.

Please read and understand all steps in this manual before beginning the installation

process.

For a smooth installation, complete the steps in this manual in order. Contact Daktronics

Technical Support with any questions before or during the installation process.

Limitation of Liability

The factory warranty will be nullied if:

• The display is not installed according to the

steps in this manual

• Proper electrical service is not provided or the

display is not grounded properly

• Unauthorized modications are made to the

display, display cabinet, or the control system

Refer to Section B: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability (p�37) at the end of

this manual for the full Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability.

Contact Information

For assistance before, during, or after display installation, please contact Daktronics

Technical Support: 800-DAKTRONICS (800-325-8766).

Model Number Guide

Daktronics Galaxy

®

eCCB model numbers are dened as follows:

ECCB-A100-XFTxXFT-M-R-F

ECCB

= Electronic changeable copy board

A100

= Product generation

X FT

= Feet high

X FT

= Feet long

M

= Pixel pitch in millimeters

R

= LED Color

F

= Face setup: SF – Single Face or 2V – Primary/Mirror

Figure 1 shows a label on the

display's back where the model

number and power requirements

are located.

Displays are either single face (SF)

or two view (2V). In 2V units, the rst

display is referred to as the primary

and the second is called the mirror.

GENERAL PURPOSE

RETROFIT SIGN

CONVERSION

FOR USE ONLY

IN ACCORDANCE WITH

KIT INSTRUCTIONS

KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS

REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT





CERTIFIED

SAFETY US-CA

E469414

Figure 1: Display Label

Introduction

2

Retrot Kit Parts

• eCCB Display(s)

• Interconnect cables

Installation Preparation

3

2 Installation Preparation

This section explains what to consider before installing a Daktronics Galaxy

®

eCCB

display.

Follow all guidelines and safety precautions in this manual when installing the display. Do

not modify the display or control system in any manner without the written permission of

Daktronics engineering staff.

Any unauthorized modications will nullify the display warranty.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify the following before starting installation:

• The display was not damaged during shipping.

• The mounting structure will provide a straight and square mounting frame for the

display.

• The support structure can carry the weight of the display and meets local and

national codes.

• Ensure proper power is available at sign structure – refer to shop drawing for display

power requirements.

• All display modules are fully latched into the display cabinet.

Structure Requirements

Support structure design depends on mounting method, installation height, display size,

and weight. Because every installation site is unique, Daktronics approves no single

procedure for mounting displays.

Things to consider prior to installation:

• Display structure and mounting must not obstruct airow - refer to shop drawing for

ventilation space requirements

• Self-tapping screws must be used for mounting to structure

• Light sensor must not be obstructed to maintain proper display dimming

For additional questions about display mounting requirements and specications, refer

to the display shop drawing or contact Daktronics Technical Support at 800-DAKTRONICS

(800-325-8766).

Display Installation

4

3 Display Installation

This section explains the steps necessary for proper lifting and installation of the display to

the sign structure.

Follow all guidelines and safety precautions in this manual when installing the display.

Do not modify the display or control system in any manner without the written permission

of Daktronics engineering staff. Any unauthorized modications will nullify the warranty.

Display Installation Preparation

• Inspect the display for damage prior to installation

• Provide an adequate support structure that is straight and level

• Provide adequate ventilation that meets or exceeds display specications. See the

Shop Drawing for more information

• Remove clip angles prior to lifting the display

• Use all lift eyes when lifting the display

• Do not drill holes into the display

• Do not block display ventilation system

• Do not use the lift eyes for display mounting

Display Installation

Only qualied individuals should install Galaxy

®

eCCB displays. The installer must ensure that the

mounting structure and hardware can support

the display, and that the structure follows all local

codes.

1� Evaluate the site where the Daktronics LED

display will replace the changeable copy

panel. The primary Daktronics display has

a radio antenna attached to its upper-left

corner.

2� Remove the left side perimeter retainers from

the existing changeable copy board display

structure.

3� Remove the changeable copy panel.

4� If necessary, reinforce internal anges. The customer must ensure that the structure

and the connectors are adequate.

5� Evaluate the changeable copy board's internal wiring. Route wiring in conduit from a

junction source to each face of the Galaxy

®

eCCB display.

6� Remove uorescent lights.

Note: Removing uorescent lights and ballasts is optional.

7� Uncrate the Galaxy

®

eCCB displays and remove the bag of screws attached to the

back of the display. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 2: Uncrate Display

Display Installation

5

8� Using a boom or other lift equipment, position the Daktronics primary display beside

the sign structure. Lift the display from above

with the lift eyes.

9� Partially slide the Galaxy

®

eCCB display into

place within the remaining perimeter retainers

on the structure. Refer to Figure 3.

Note: Do not rest the display on the bottom

retainers.

10� Leave enough room between the Daktronics

display and the front of the changeable copy

board to make all electrical connections.

Note: In 2V display installations, when there

is no access to the signal cable, make

the connection through the access

panel on the mirror face.

11� Center and level the display, so the anges

are evenly spaced on all sides in the structure.

12� Insert a self-tapping screw through the display

ange, and the structure at each of the

etched locations on the Galaxy

®

eCCB display

anges. Refer to Figure 4. Screws are provided

and are located in the installation kit.

13� Re-install the perimeter retainers overlapping

the anges on the Galaxy

®

eCCB display.

Refer to Figure 5.

14� In the case of a 2V display; repeat steps 7

through 11 for the second face. Make the

signal connection between the primary and

mirror face using the already installed signal

cables before the second face is fully

mounted. Refer to Figure 6.

15� Repair and seal any unused openings in the

existing changeable copy board display

structure.

Note: Openings greater than

1

/

2

″ (12.7 mm)

in diameter require a metal patch

secured by screws or rivets and

caulked with non-hardening caulk.

Smaller openings may be sealed with

non-hardening caulk.

16� Start up the display and verify it is working

properly using a cellular phone or tablet

computer with Wi-Fi.

Figure 3: Slide eCCB Display into Place

Figure 4: Attachment Point with

Embossed Marking

Figure 5: Reattach Copy Board Retainers

Figure 6: Primary to Mirror Signal Cable

Connection

Electrical Installation

6

4 Electrical Installation

This section explains the steps necessary to make nal electrical connections to the

display from the primary power source. For display-specic power requirements, refer to

the shop drawing or label on the display's back.

Electrical Installation Preparation

• Follow all installation guidelines

• Route power to the display through a disconnect switch

• Provide the required power per display requirements

• Follow all local and national electrical codes

• Do not wire the display to a timer or light sensor, ensuring the eCCB display has power

at all times

• Do not connect the display to any voltage other than that listed on the product label

• Do not connect the neutral to the ground at the disconnect or the display

Electrical Requirements

Do not connect displays to any voltage other than that listed on the display product

label. Galaxy

®

eCCB displays have a voltage input of 100-240 VAC and a frequency

input of 50/60 Hz. Galaxy

®

eCCB displays do not operate on 277 VAC. Connecting 277

VAC may damage internal components and will void the display's warranty.

A dedicated circuit can be shared among all components of the sign structure

(including Galaxy

®

eCCB displays and uorescent lighting), but only if the circuit is not

controlled by timers or external light sensors. If a circuit is controlled by these devices,

either assign the eCCB to a separate circuit so it has power at all times or disconnect the

timers or external light sensors.

The eCCB display cannot share a circuit with external electrical devices such as air

compressors or island lighting.

A dedicated circuit is dened as one hot, one neutral, and one ground wire.

Maximum amperage will vary with the number and size of Galaxy

®

eCCB displays

connected.

Follow all local and national electrical codes during electrical installation.

Note: Displays must be fed by a branch circuit no larger than 20A. Failure to meet wiring

and over-current protection device requirements may violate local and national

electrical codes and will void the display warranty.

Note: Size circuits according to local and national codes so the power distribution

system delivers full-load power to the display while maintaining a voltage within 5

percent of the nominal voltage.

Main Disconnect

Daktronics requires installation of a power disconnect switch with the display so all

ungrounded conductors can be disconnected near the point of power connection.

Electrical Installation

7

Electrical Installation

Only qualied individuals should perform power routing and termination to the display.

It is the electrical contractor's responsibility to ensure that all electrical work meets or

exceeds local and national codes. Improper installation could result in serious damage

to the equipment and could be hazardous to personnel.

Verify the existing disconnect switch (circuit breaker) has a rating that will handle the

Galaxy

®

eCCB display and the remaining sign load. If the rating of the branch circuit and

or disconnect switch is exceeded then a new disconnect switch and possibly additional

branch circuits may be required.

1� Disconnect power to the display.

2� Remove the bottom two modules from the second column on the left side of the

display with a

1

/

8

″ hex head wrench. A component layout is shown in Figure 7.

3� Locate the latch fastener on the module. It is centered in the third row of LEDs from

the top of the module. Refer to Figure 8. Turn the

wrench a quarter turn counter-clockwise.

4� Gently tip the top of the module outward slightly.

Then lift the module upward to disengage the tabs

at the bottom of the module from the slots on the

display's face sheet.

5� Disconnect the signal cables and unplug the power

cable by squeezing the tabs on the sides of the plug

head and pulling it out. Refer to Figure 9.

6� Remove the cover from the access panel on the

display's back sheet with a

1

/

4

″ nut driver.

7� Reach through the access hole and remove the

power termination junction box cover on the rear of

the display and remove.

8� Use a

3

/

16

″ nut driver to remove the term panel cover.

Light

Detector

Wi-Fi

Router

Controller

Thermostat

Power

Term

Panel

Power

Supply

Power

Supply

Fan

Figure 7: Component Layout - 3x8 Display

Figure 8: Remove Modules

Figure 9: Disconnect Cables

Electrical Installation

8

9� Locate the wiring inside of the junction box and pull all three wires out of the box, as

shown in Figure 10.

10� Remove the

1

/

2

″

conduit rubber plug

or plugs on the rear

the junction box, or

the exible

1

/

2

″ conduit

routed from the

electrical source can

be connected. Refer

to Figure 12.

11� Use wire nuts or other

appropriate hardware

to connect the wires

coming through the

conduit to the wires in

the junction box. Refer

to Figure 11.

12� Push all wires back into

the junction box and

reattach the gasket

and cover with

3

/

16

″ nut

driver.

13� Reconnect SATA

and power cables to

the module. Refer to

Figure 13.

14� Place modules back

into their proper

locations by inserting

the tabs at the bottom

of the modules in the

corresponding slots on

the display face sheet. Refer to Figure 14. Tip the top

of the module back into place and latch it by turning

the hex head wrench a quarter-turn clockwise.

Grounding

Galaxy

®

eCCB series displays do not require a local earth-

ground electrode.

The displays are designed so the most sensitive

components are isolated and an earth ground is not

required and is no longer recommended.

The displays still require a safety ground from the electrical

service panel for the primary power wires to comply with

national electric codes.

Please note that earth-grounding requirements for other

Daktronics products remain unchanged.

Figure 10: Pull Wires into Term

Panel

Figure 11: Connect Wires with

Wire Nuts

Figure 12: Attach Conduit Fitting

Figure 13: Reinstall Modules

Module

Tab

Figure 14: Tab on Back of

Module

System Start-Up Procedure

9

5 System Start-Up Procedure

Displays show a boot sequence about two minutes after power is turned on. Take note

of the IP Address shown during the boot sequence. The IP Address is used to log in to the

user interface that controls Galaxy

®

eCCB displays.

Boot Sequence

Description

Controller Name and Version

Display Size (Pixels High by Pixels Wide)

DHCP Name of Player

IP Address for User Interface

MAC Address

Conguration Port

Description

Start-Up Checklist

• Conrm power is correctly connected to the display

• Conrm there is sufcient power according to display requirements

• Conrm a main disconnect is installed

• Conrm that all communication equipment is installed according to provided

documentation

• Inspect peripheral equipment (temperature sensor) for proper installation

Display Communication

10

6 Display Communication

This section explains how to establish communications with and log in to a Galaxy

®

eCCB

series display.

OS Requirements

Most popular smart devices and tablets can control Galaxy

®

eCCB displays.

Galaxy

®

eCCB displays support the following mobile browsers:

• Apple Safari • Firefox

• Google Chrome • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 10 or greater

Display Login

1� Get in range of the display - less than 400 feet.

2� Open device (smart phone or tablet).

3� Open Wi-Fi connections.

Note: The following images are representative. Each device may look differently

than what is shown.

4� Scan for Wi-Fi networks.

Display Communication

11

5� Select ECCB-xx-xxxx.

6� Enter the password, shown on the label attached to the installation quick guide.

Note: Credentials are also found on a label inside the display on the Wi-Fi router.

7� Tap Join or Connect.

8� Once connected to the display, open a browser window (Safari, Chrome, Internet

Explorer, Firefox).

Note: Blackberry is not supported

9� Type http://192�168�0�2 in the address bar. You will be redirected to the web page.

Note: The IP address is shown during the boot sequence.

Display Communication

12

10� Enter the following:

User Name

Dak

Password

DakPassword!

Add a shortcut to the eCCB user interface on the device's home screen. Consult the

device's manual for instructions.

Change Password

1� After logging in to

the Galaxy

®

eCCB

user interface, tap

the Gear icon at the

top-left corner of the

screen and select the

Change Password

button.

Display Communication

13

2� Enter the existing password. Enter and conrm a new password in the boxes

provided. When nished, tap Update Password.

Create Messages

1� Tap the Add New button.

2� Enter a Title for the message.

Display Communication

14

3� Select a Template. Text is shown in one, two, three, or four lines per frame depending

on the size of display.

4� Tap the Text Box and enter a message.

Note: Text does not scroll. What appears on screen is what appears on the display.

5� Add a frame to the message by tapping the + button.

Note: Each message can contain up to three frames.

6� Tap the Play hours button to set the time period in which the message is displayed.

Note: Leave the All Day toggle set to on if you want messages to run 24 hours daily.

Display Communication

15

7� Toggle the All Day setting to Off to select Start and End times. Tap Set after desired

Start and End times are selected.

8� Tap the Days of the week button to select which days the message appears on the

display.

9� Tap Save when nished.

Display Communication

16

10� Tap the Hold Time down-pointing arrow to change the hold time of each frame in a

message. Tap Done when nished.

Note: Hold times range from 1 second to 30 seconds.

11� Tap Save when nished with message creation.

Change Message Order

Change message order by dragging the three horizontal bars of a message on the right

side of the window to a new location.

Actively running messages have a green icon next to them.

Messages not currently running on the display, are shown with a red icon next to them.

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