DAKTRONICS Large Matrix Galaxy GS6 Series 19.8mm Monochrome Message Displays Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: DAKTRONICS

Table of Contents

Mount Display
Connect Power
External Cable Installation
Communications Installation
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Large Matrix Galaxy® GS6 and GT6X Series
Installation Quick Guide

Mount Display

For Multi-Section Displays – See Section Splice Instructions (p.3).

Lift the display into position on the support structure.
Refer to the label at lift eyes for information.
• Maintain a 55-degree or greater angle between the display and lift straps.
• Do not adjust or remove lift eyes.
• Do not lift display in wind speeds greater than 20 mph.
Weld or bolt ALL T-clips to support structure.
Note: T-clips can be adjusted within the guidelines specified in the Shop Drawing.

Connect Power

Note: GT6X displays have multiple power entrances depending upon the display length.

Route conduit from the main distribution panel/disconnect to each display power entrance. In GT6X displays, each display section has a power entrance and requires a
dedicated circuit
Remove the four screws that attach to the power entrance access door.
Connect conduit to the 11 /4 ″ Myers hub at the left of the power entrance box.
Feed the power cable from the conduit into the power entrance box.
Connect primary power lines to appropriate taps in the enclosure – refer to the label on the enclosure for the wiring diagram.
Reinstall the power entrance cover.
Connect grounding electrode to the ground lug on each section.

External Cable Installation

Refer to the label on the back of the display for cable routing.

Install fiber quick-connect cables between display sections when applicable.
Install fiber quick-connect cable between Primary and Mirror display faces when applicable.
Note: Remove the protective cap from the cables.

Communications Installation

Mount display communications enclosure (wired Ethernet, fiber Ethernet, or radio) according to guidelines in the communications manual.

Route quick-connect cables from enclosure to Primary display quick connect.
Connect cables to quick-connect on back of the display.

Make interior connections to the customer’s network or directly to the control computer.

Turn Display On

Turn on power to the display.
Observe the boot sequence shown on the display to get the IP Address or DHCP name. The boot time lasts about three minutes. Displays are set to DHCP from the factory. If a static IP address is required, contact the Daktronics Help Desk at 800-325-8766.

First-Time Venus Login
Logging In – Daktronics Hosted Server

Navigate to https://venus.daktronics.com using a web browser such as Internet Explorer version 11 or later or Chrome.
Enter the user name and password into the Email and Password text boxes.
Change the password in the Update Password text boxes.
Update the account information in the User Information and Additional Information sections.

Log In – Customer-Local Hosted Server
Navigate to https://ComputerName:44300 (entering the actual computer name for ComputerName).

Venus Assistance
For further assistance, contact Daktronics Customer Service.

U.S. and Canada: 1-800-DAKTRON (1-800-3258766)
Outside the U.S. and Canada: +1-605-697-4000 Online
http://www.daktronics.com

Section Splice Instructions

Due to size, some displays ship in multiple sections.
A sectional display consists of multiple sections to form a single display face.
Section splicing can be completed at ground level if the display is no more than two sections tall.