Daktronics

VFC Multi Sign Setup

Potential Symptoms

  • How to setup multiple displays using one VFC?
  • Do the ports need to be different for each display in Vanguard?
  • Does each display have its own hardware address in Vanguard?

Environment

  • Product Family: Transportation
  • Product: VX, VF, or VM displays
  • Component: VFC
  • Control System: Vanguard or NTCIP software 

Resolution

  • Each display will need a separate port but the IP address of the VFC will remain the same.  (Default ports starting with sign 1: 161, 46002, 46003, etc)
  • Each VCB in each display will need its own hardware address.  Sign 1 = 0, Sign 2 =1, Sign 3 = 2, etc.

KB ID: DD3927510

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