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How to configure a VFC-3000 controller for a VM-1020 with a DCIO

Topic

  • Configure the VFC-3000 for a new VM-1020 that also has intake fans in it

Environment

  • VM-1020-24X..-20-RGB front access display.
  • VFC-3000 Controller (firmware rev 1.9.4588.27 or higher)
  • Vanguard Control Board (VCB) (firmware rev 7/7 or higher)
  • CAN DC I/O board
  • This configuration should only be used if there is a DCIO inside of the display.

Steps

  • VCB needs to be set to address F
  • DC I/O needs to needs address 1 and 5 set to ON. See image below.

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  • If you change an address, you will need to cycle power to the board.
  1. Configure the VFC-3000 controller. Go to Configuration, System Configuration, Configure Display.
    1. Module Type: 24x16, Full Color, Gen4, 20MM, RGB
    2. Display Type: LINE
    3. Pixel Height: (check contract or module pixel dimension for height)
    4. Pixel Width: (check contract or module pixel dimension for width)
    5. Display Access: FRONT.
  2. Go to Add Peripherals, arrow down until you get to 20MM VM Peripheral Creation.
    • FYI, the following seven peripherals are located inside the sign and will auto detect once you choose "20MM VM Peripheral Creation" (They will only show up if the sign is set to a LINE display)
      1. Light Line 1
      2. DC I/O 1
      3. Surge Suppressor
      4. Door Switch 1
      5. Intake fan control
      6. RPM Sensor
      7. Air flow Sensor
  3. Press Cancel to go back to Add Peripherals.
  4. You will have to Manually add the following peripherals.
  5. ISO boards (Power supplies attached to the VFC-3000 local sensor). Look and see how many are in the traffic cabinet, and set the address accordingly. Starting on the left PS is address 1.
  6. UPS Battery Backup (if available). It will back up System.
  7. Perform a Reset Only to save data to the controller.

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