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How to configure a new or replacement VIP controller for a Venus Control Suite controlled DB-6500, DB-6600, or BLD-0200

Topic

  • How do I configure a new or replacement VIP controller for a Venus Control Suite controlled DB-6500, DB-6600, or BLD-0200?

Environment

  • Product: DB-6500, DB-6600
  • Components: VIP-5160.2 p/n 0A-1603-8401
  • Control System:

Steps

NOTE:  This guide is for use by Installers in the field.

NOTE:  This guide is applicable to displays using Venus Control Suite.

NOTE:  Recommended tools to complete this work include: laptop, spare Ethernet cable, Ethernet coupler (RJ45 female-to-female).

  1. Setup laptop for direct (static IP) connection to devices.
  2. Directly plug the Ethernet cable from the VIP to your laptop.
    • This should be the cable that is currently plugged into port 2 of the Meraki router.
      • NOTE:  It is recommended to connect an Ethernet coupler to this cable and use a spare Ethernet cable to extend its reach so you can complete this work in a comfortable and safe position.
  3. Login to the VIP.
    1. Open a web browser window.
    2. Connect to the VIP web interface.
      1. For assistance accessing the VIP web interface, contact Daktronics Technical Support.
    3. Enter the controller's Username and Password.
      • If you do not know the credentials, contact Daktronics Technical Support.
  4. Identification:
    1. Click the Configuration menu button.
    2. Ensure the Identification tab is selected.
    3. Update the Description box with the site specific name and number followed by "VIP".
      • This information is logged in the case as the site "Description" for your reference.
    4. Click Save.
      vip1.png

 

    1. Time Zone:
      1. Select the Time tab.
      2. Select the site specific time zone from the dropdown menu.
      3. Click Save.
        vip2.png

     

      1. Services:
        1. Select the Services tab.
        2. Select the dropdown arrow next to Add Client.
        3. Select Venus - Hosted.
        4. Click Save.

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        1. Location:
          1. Select the Location tab.
          2. Select the site specific location information from the dropdown menus.
          3. Click Save.
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        2. Plug the network cable for the VIP back into its original position.
        3. If this is a new installation, please proceed to configuring the DMP.

          • Alternatively if this is a replacement controller, contact Daktronics Technical Support at 1-800-DAKTRONICS to have the new device registered.

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