Unable to change prices from indoor J-box but can from outdoor J-box; Ground wire (whip) not connected

Potential Symptoms

  • Unable to change prices using DM-100 at indoor J-box, but able to change prices from outdoor J-box.
  • Loopback tests pass through cable to sign but loopback test fails through outdoor J-box surge card.
  • Issue remains after replacing outdoor surge card.
  • Black ground wire is connected at TB3 pin 4 to driver but ground whip connection to display cabinet ground is disconnected or not present.

Environment

  • Product Family: Digit and Price Displays
  • Product: FL-3000
  • Component: Access port ground
  • Control System: FLD3-2000

Cause

  • Surge card is not grounded to display cabinet ground.

Resolution

  • Connect display cabinet ground to black wire that is connected to the TB3 pin 4 using wire nut or Scotchlok and W-1054 as in diagram below.

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KB ID: DD3901820


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