VFC Installation and Troubleshooting Hub
Topic
This article is intended to provide direction on the installation and troubleshooting of a new or replacement VFC controller.
Environment
- Product:
- Component: VFC w/ DMP-5000
- Control System:
Steps
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Setup Instructions:
- Vanguard; How do I locate my contract specific Site Config Sheet or System Backup?
- How to sync time and date on the VFC's DMP board and VIP board using the webpage interface or locally at the controller
- How to save and load a system backup file for a VFC
- How to configure a VFC controller
- Vanguard; How Do I View the Peripherals on a VFC-3000 or VFC Controller?
- How to run a pixel test using a VFC
- Vanguard; How Do I Run Test Patterns on a VFC-3000 or VFC Controller?
- VFC; How to Run Messages Locally at Controller
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Verify communication with NTCIP software.
Potential Additional Troubleshooting Steps:
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Update DMP, VIP, and VCB firmware, if needed:
- VFC screen stuck in booting please wait
Other Helpful Articles:
- How to set the VFC back to factory default settings
- How to setup multiple signs using one VFC controller?
- How to setup multiple signs using a single VCB
- How to change the Ethernet port number on a VFC
- VFC: change the DMP & VIP names
- How to load permanent messages to a VFC
- VFC DS1 and DS2 LED color codes
- How to change the login screen password on a VFC controller?
- How to change controllers LCD password using Vanguard
- VFC troubleshooting guide
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