Daktronics Galaxy GS6 Preinstallation Manual

DD3579616 Rev3 21Jul2017 201 Daktronics Drive PO Box 5128 Brookings, SD 57006-5128 800-325-8766 605-692-0200 fax 605-697-4700 www.daktronics.com email [email protected] ⚠ Important Note: The Galaxy® GS6 series display communicates with the control software differently than previous generations of Galaxy displays. To ensure a smooth fire-up, please complete this checklist prior to installing your Daktronics Galaxy GS6 Series Display. Notes: Work with your IT Department/Network Professional to verify network configuration. TCP port needs for display communication can vary based on what type of control system hosting has been selected for the installation • Daktronics Hosted installation, which is the most common configuration, allows you to connect and update your display from anywhere, including your mobile device. To facilitate this communication, your Galaxy GS6 display must be connected to the internet through your network. The following steps will ensure the pathway is open to allow the display to communicate with the Venus cloud server. o Ports 80 and 443 must be open and allowed to reach venus.daktronics.com ▪ Outbound traffic is required for operation ▪ Inbound traffic may be restricted but will significantly limit any remote troubleshooting by Daktronics Technical Helpdesk for future service needs o Port 85 is not required for display operation but may be needed for first time setup and troubleshooting over the Local Area Network . o If an issue is encountered with the Daktronics-hosted Venus Control Suite account, please contact Daktronics at 1-888-325-7446. • Local Hosted installation, which is a less common configuration, uses a copy of the software installed onto the hard drive of a local customer PC. o Local Hosted installation will not have an account set up until the local server software is installed on the computer that will be used to control the display. o Local Hosted installation will need ports 80 and 8811 open for LAN traffic and to reach the local Venus Control Suite server. o The Local Hosted software can be found on the USB Drive which is shipped with the display manuals. If this thumb drive has been lost, it can be downloaded from http://dakfiles.daktronics.com/downloads/Venus/Server/VenusControlSuite.exe Pre-Installation Checklist Engage your IT Network Professional Prepare a port to connect the display’s communication equipment to the network Open Port 80 (if Daktronics Hosted) Open Port 443 (if Daktronics Hosted) Open Port 8811 (if Local Hosted) If your IT Network Professional has set up your network using a Static IP scheme, choose an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS to assign to the display. Record Network Information here for future reference:

DD3579616 Rev3 21Jul2017 201 Daktronics Drive PO Box 5128 Brookings, SD 57006-5128 800-325-8766 605-692-0200 fax 605-697-4700 www.daktronics.com email [email protected] Display Location IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS (If additional locations) Display Location IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Display Location IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Installation Guidelines: Your installer should reference the following materials while installing your Daktronics Galaxy® GS6 Series Display. Work with your installer to complete the remaining steps, to connect communication to your network, and verify display functionality. Reference your display installation manual for instructions on mounting and electrical hookups. • Small Matrix: DD3125362 • Large Matrix: DD3125389 Reference your communication quick guides for instructions on equipment mounting • Ethernet Bridge Radio: DD1417586 • Fiber: DD1417581 • Wired: DD1417573 Connect the Building side of the communication equipment to your network on the prepared port. If a static IP needs to be set for the display, reference the Pre-Installation Checklist for the information. Utilize the following resources to assign the information to the display: • Video: How to Configure the IP for Daktronics GS6 Display • DD3210983: How to change the IP settings on a GS6 display • Your display manual If Local Hosted, install Venus Control Suite software onto the designated local server machine following instructions for Logging In - Local Server in DD3241065: Venus Control Suite Installation Quick Guide. Verify connectivity through Venus Control Suite® once the display is powered on. The DMP and VIP should both show as Online in the Diagnostics tab. If both devices are red, reference our Knowledge Base Article for online troubleshooting at DD3506159. If you have questions or experience other issues with the installation, contact Daktronics at 1-800-325- 8766, or 605-697-4000.