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2012-2013DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNSAPPLICATIONS GUIDE amp LED DISPLAY CATALOG
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CONTENTSABOUT DAKTRONICS
DAKTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE
LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
DMS APPLICATIONS
WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
DEDICATED DMS VM-1020
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN VS-5220
VANGUARD DMS MODEL COMPARISON
VANGUARD DMS CONTROL
VANGUARD V4 SOFTWARE
DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
CUSTOMER LIST
INSTALLATION MAP
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As the ITS industry accelerates through 2012 Daktronics Transportation remains focused on your needs for reliable products responsive service and financial stability for the growth of your display systems This commitment hasnrsquot changed and it never will
Perhaps more than ever wersquove seen agencies striving to get the most value for their dollars This is an exciting thing to me because I strongly believe that DMS offer the best return on investment in this situation Our DMS customers have been able to increase traffic capacity in places where road expansion ndash physically or fiscally ndash just isnrsquot an option
Our products and personnel are more equipped than ever In the past year Daktronics continued its tradition of improvement with several advancements in product design and application Our cabinets are more robust our components are more efficient and our service is more equipped Many of these improvements are the result of the $189 million we invested in product development in the past year In addition our service team has completed geo-locating our displays and has finished organizing customer information into a quick-reference system for your convenience
Every financial quarter we offer a first-hand look at our records providing transparency and confidence for your agency Because of our financial stability wersquore positioned to offer continuous support throughout the life of your DMS system
We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to see how we can make your next project a success
Jason MorrisonITS Market ManagerDaktronics Transportation
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EXPERIENCE
bull 42 years designing and manufacturing electronic display systemsbull 23 years designing and manufacturing transportation DMSbull Developing and assisting NTCIP DMS standards since 1998bull More than 4000 DMS installations
QUALITY
bull ISO 90012008 registeredbull Designed to all critical US ITS standardsbull Tested in Daktronics advanced product reliability labbull Continual investment in product research and developmentbull Manufactured and assembled in the United States
RELIABILITY
bullVanguardreg DMS are field-proven for simple maintenance useful diagnostics and smart integration
bullDaktronics assists the development of NTCIP DMS standardsbull Intelligent systems and sensors provide constant uptime
and monitoringbull In-field third party and DOT-tested NTCIP compliance
Since Daktronics began producing transportation DMS in 1988 traffic density has steadily increased and budgets have continued to tighten So has the demand for innovative ITS solutions
Daktronics serves immediate needs and supports long-term ITS goals with the most comprehensive customer support and the most reliable DMS in the industry
With the experience of thousands of projects and with agencies throughout North America testifying to the companyrsquos product quality and reliability Daktronics demonstrates the security and stability needed for any successful ITS project
Dedicated salespeople helpful project managers expert support technicians and locally-dispatched field engineers collaborate with transportation agencies to meet deadlines for even the most complex ITS projects
The future will undoubtedly bring even more daunting transportation challenges but what is even more certain is that agencies will count on Daktronics to continue providing the solutions
DESIGNING RELIABLE PRODUCTSIn the ITS industry no two installations are exactly the same Our engineers are committed to meeting and exceeding your specifications through proven design practices which maximize performance without maximizing price
Daktronics uses a sophisticated reliability lab mdash the only of its class in the ITS industry mdash to ensure product reliability The lab enables accelerated environmental DMS testing
Test chambers include
bull Environmental Simulator (4500 square foot stress test chamber)bull Climate Chamber (component-level extreme temperature and humidity testing)bull Thermal Shock Chamber (alternates between extreme heat and cold for periods of up to a month)bull Salt Fog Chamber (tests the corrosive effects of salty coastal air)bull Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) chamber (extreme temperatures and mechanical vibrations
to locate vulnerable areas)bull NEMA Standards Publication 250 (enclosures for electrical equipment [1000 Volts Maximum])
We also test our DMS on our outdoor viewing structure allowing customers to view their DMS in a realistic environment during factory acceptance tests
STABILITY
bull FY2011 net sales of $4417 millionbull Publicly traded on the NASDAQ DAKTbull Ability to meet bonding for large projects
ABOUT DAKTRONICS
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DESIGNING RELIABLE SERVICENot only does Daktronics design the industryrsquos most reliable products we also design our service operations to fit our customersrsquo universal and unique needs
Just as no two ITS installations are exactly the same nor are there two transportation agencies with identical service needs However they all want to protect their investments
With comprehensive service plans and dedicated personnel Daktronics Transportation offers a wide menu of options which can fit any agencyrsquos budget while helping them meet long-term goals
We support our customers with
bullExpertservicerepresentativeswhoaretrainedandpreparedtohandleanyservicesituation
bullOrganizedandaccuratedatabaserecordsforfastconvenientreference
bullIndustry-standardsupportplansplusextendedserviceoptions
bullTheindustryrsquoslargestandmostorganizedfieldservicenetwork
These options allow any agency to rely on Daktronics for the industryrsquos most stable and coprehensive service provision to maximize the life of their DMS systems
DAKTRONICSCUSTOMER SERVICE
DAKTRONICS FIELD SERVICEDaktronics has established a world-wide service network with local support for all major metropolitan areas in the United States In the US and Canada we staff more than 120 highly-trained technical service specialists who provide local on-site service
Innovative systems rely on quick comprehensive support Daktronics Customer Service is comprised of over 120 technicians located across the US and dedicated phone support staff Our service capabilities are unmatched in the ITS industry
bull A nationwide network of service technicians provide fast local supportbull Onsite commissioning and service from certified Daktronics Engineersbull Millions of dollars of spare parts inventory ready for quick shipmentbull Tiered extended service plansbull Toll-free phone supportbull Onsite training
Contact Daktronics Transportation Customer Service at 800-833-3157 or 605-697-4958
DEDICATED
Project Managers Customer Service Technicians and Account Managers form agency-specific teams dedicated to maximizing DMS support Daktronics offers a variety of extended service plans which can be customized to meet particular customer needs
DEPENDABLE
Over the past 40 years Daktronics has earned a worldwide reputation for its exceptional engineering and outstanding technical capabilities Daktronics has a passion for delivering quality products and customer service that stems from an intimate understanding of customersrsquo needs gained from decades of service With this commitment Daktronics delivers the most comprehensive support in the industry
DRIVEN
Daktronics Certified Field Engineers combine extensive experience installing and maintaining Daktronics products with a helpful and cooperative attitude Technical Support Representatives have the resources of Daktronics computerized customer and product databases at their fingertips Daktronics Customer Service Representatives exercise a thorough understanding of service options ordering parts shipping receiving and return processing
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
PIXELS are points of light that illuminate together to form letters words and MUTCD symbols A pixel can be made up of a single LED multiple LEDs of the same color or multiple LEDs of different colors
LED is an abbreviation for light-emitting diode An LED is a solid-state electronic device that is more efficient at creating light than an incandescent lamp LEDs contain chemical compounds that emit light when electric current passes through them Different chemical compounds emit different colors of light Unlike incandescent lamps LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail
VIEWING ANGLE CONSIDERATIONSRoad configurations and DMS locations affect DMS legibility
Vanguardreg DMS offer two viewing angle optionsbull 30 degrees mdash wide viewing angle for roadside placementbull 70 degrees mdash wider viewing angle for broad roadways
and municipal streets
Use the graphic to the right to learn how wide a viewing cone should be to fit your application
Recent LED technology developments allow agencies to install DMS with LEDs that have a greater viewing angle rather than tilting the modules or display
Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for your application
70 degree viewing angle only available on VL-3500
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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CONTENTSABOUT DAKTRONICS
DAKTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE
LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
DMS APPLICATIONS
WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
DEDICATED DMS VM-1020
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN VS-5220
VANGUARD DMS MODEL COMPARISON
VANGUARD DMS CONTROL
VANGUARD V4 SOFTWARE
DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
CUSTOMER LIST
INSTALLATION MAP
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As the ITS industry accelerates through 2012 Daktronics Transportation remains focused on your needs for reliable products responsive service and financial stability for the growth of your display systems This commitment hasnrsquot changed and it never will
Perhaps more than ever wersquove seen agencies striving to get the most value for their dollars This is an exciting thing to me because I strongly believe that DMS offer the best return on investment in this situation Our DMS customers have been able to increase traffic capacity in places where road expansion ndash physically or fiscally ndash just isnrsquot an option
Our products and personnel are more equipped than ever In the past year Daktronics continued its tradition of improvement with several advancements in product design and application Our cabinets are more robust our components are more efficient and our service is more equipped Many of these improvements are the result of the $189 million we invested in product development in the past year In addition our service team has completed geo-locating our displays and has finished organizing customer information into a quick-reference system for your convenience
Every financial quarter we offer a first-hand look at our records providing transparency and confidence for your agency Because of our financial stability wersquore positioned to offer continuous support throughout the life of your DMS system
We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to see how we can make your next project a success
Jason MorrisonITS Market ManagerDaktronics Transportation
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EXPERIENCE
bull 42 years designing and manufacturing electronic display systemsbull 23 years designing and manufacturing transportation DMSbull Developing and assisting NTCIP DMS standards since 1998bull More than 4000 DMS installations
QUALITY
bull ISO 90012008 registeredbull Designed to all critical US ITS standardsbull Tested in Daktronics advanced product reliability labbull Continual investment in product research and developmentbull Manufactured and assembled in the United States
RELIABILITY
bullVanguardreg DMS are field-proven for simple maintenance useful diagnostics and smart integration
bullDaktronics assists the development of NTCIP DMS standardsbull Intelligent systems and sensors provide constant uptime
and monitoringbull In-field third party and DOT-tested NTCIP compliance
Since Daktronics began producing transportation DMS in 1988 traffic density has steadily increased and budgets have continued to tighten So has the demand for innovative ITS solutions
Daktronics serves immediate needs and supports long-term ITS goals with the most comprehensive customer support and the most reliable DMS in the industry
With the experience of thousands of projects and with agencies throughout North America testifying to the companyrsquos product quality and reliability Daktronics demonstrates the security and stability needed for any successful ITS project
Dedicated salespeople helpful project managers expert support technicians and locally-dispatched field engineers collaborate with transportation agencies to meet deadlines for even the most complex ITS projects
The future will undoubtedly bring even more daunting transportation challenges but what is even more certain is that agencies will count on Daktronics to continue providing the solutions
DESIGNING RELIABLE PRODUCTSIn the ITS industry no two installations are exactly the same Our engineers are committed to meeting and exceeding your specifications through proven design practices which maximize performance without maximizing price
Daktronics uses a sophisticated reliability lab mdash the only of its class in the ITS industry mdash to ensure product reliability The lab enables accelerated environmental DMS testing
Test chambers include
bull Environmental Simulator (4500 square foot stress test chamber)bull Climate Chamber (component-level extreme temperature and humidity testing)bull Thermal Shock Chamber (alternates between extreme heat and cold for periods of up to a month)bull Salt Fog Chamber (tests the corrosive effects of salty coastal air)bull Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) chamber (extreme temperatures and mechanical vibrations
to locate vulnerable areas)bull NEMA Standards Publication 250 (enclosures for electrical equipment [1000 Volts Maximum])
We also test our DMS on our outdoor viewing structure allowing customers to view their DMS in a realistic environment during factory acceptance tests
STABILITY
bull FY2011 net sales of $4417 millionbull Publicly traded on the NASDAQ DAKTbull Ability to meet bonding for large projects
ABOUT DAKTRONICS
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DESIGNING RELIABLE SERVICENot only does Daktronics design the industryrsquos most reliable products we also design our service operations to fit our customersrsquo universal and unique needs
Just as no two ITS installations are exactly the same nor are there two transportation agencies with identical service needs However they all want to protect their investments
With comprehensive service plans and dedicated personnel Daktronics Transportation offers a wide menu of options which can fit any agencyrsquos budget while helping them meet long-term goals
We support our customers with
bullExpertservicerepresentativeswhoaretrainedandpreparedtohandleanyservicesituation
bullOrganizedandaccuratedatabaserecordsforfastconvenientreference
bullIndustry-standardsupportplansplusextendedserviceoptions
bullTheindustryrsquoslargestandmostorganizedfieldservicenetwork
These options allow any agency to rely on Daktronics for the industryrsquos most stable and coprehensive service provision to maximize the life of their DMS systems
DAKTRONICSCUSTOMER SERVICE
DAKTRONICS FIELD SERVICEDaktronics has established a world-wide service network with local support for all major metropolitan areas in the United States In the US and Canada we staff more than 120 highly-trained technical service specialists who provide local on-site service
Innovative systems rely on quick comprehensive support Daktronics Customer Service is comprised of over 120 technicians located across the US and dedicated phone support staff Our service capabilities are unmatched in the ITS industry
bull A nationwide network of service technicians provide fast local supportbull Onsite commissioning and service from certified Daktronics Engineersbull Millions of dollars of spare parts inventory ready for quick shipmentbull Tiered extended service plansbull Toll-free phone supportbull Onsite training
Contact Daktronics Transportation Customer Service at 800-833-3157 or 605-697-4958
DEDICATED
Project Managers Customer Service Technicians and Account Managers form agency-specific teams dedicated to maximizing DMS support Daktronics offers a variety of extended service plans which can be customized to meet particular customer needs
DEPENDABLE
Over the past 40 years Daktronics has earned a worldwide reputation for its exceptional engineering and outstanding technical capabilities Daktronics has a passion for delivering quality products and customer service that stems from an intimate understanding of customersrsquo needs gained from decades of service With this commitment Daktronics delivers the most comprehensive support in the industry
DRIVEN
Daktronics Certified Field Engineers combine extensive experience installing and maintaining Daktronics products with a helpful and cooperative attitude Technical Support Representatives have the resources of Daktronics computerized customer and product databases at their fingertips Daktronics Customer Service Representatives exercise a thorough understanding of service options ordering parts shipping receiving and return processing
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
PIXELS are points of light that illuminate together to form letters words and MUTCD symbols A pixel can be made up of a single LED multiple LEDs of the same color or multiple LEDs of different colors
LED is an abbreviation for light-emitting diode An LED is a solid-state electronic device that is more efficient at creating light than an incandescent lamp LEDs contain chemical compounds that emit light when electric current passes through them Different chemical compounds emit different colors of light Unlike incandescent lamps LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail
VIEWING ANGLE CONSIDERATIONSRoad configurations and DMS locations affect DMS legibility
Vanguardreg DMS offer two viewing angle optionsbull 30 degrees mdash wide viewing angle for roadside placementbull 70 degrees mdash wider viewing angle for broad roadways
and municipal streets
Use the graphic to the right to learn how wide a viewing cone should be to fit your application
Recent LED technology developments allow agencies to install DMS with LEDs that have a greater viewing angle rather than tilting the modules or display
Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for your application
70 degree viewing angle only available on VL-3500
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
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Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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As the ITS industry accelerates through 2012 Daktronics Transportation remains focused on your needs for reliable products responsive service and financial stability for the growth of your display systems This commitment hasnrsquot changed and it never will
Perhaps more than ever wersquove seen agencies striving to get the most value for their dollars This is an exciting thing to me because I strongly believe that DMS offer the best return on investment in this situation Our DMS customers have been able to increase traffic capacity in places where road expansion ndash physically or fiscally ndash just isnrsquot an option
Our products and personnel are more equipped than ever In the past year Daktronics continued its tradition of improvement with several advancements in product design and application Our cabinets are more robust our components are more efficient and our service is more equipped Many of these improvements are the result of the $189 million we invested in product development in the past year In addition our service team has completed geo-locating our displays and has finished organizing customer information into a quick-reference system for your convenience
Every financial quarter we offer a first-hand look at our records providing transparency and confidence for your agency Because of our financial stability wersquore positioned to offer continuous support throughout the life of your DMS system
We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to see how we can make your next project a success
Jason MorrisonITS Market ManagerDaktronics Transportation
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EXPERIENCE
bull 42 years designing and manufacturing electronic display systemsbull 23 years designing and manufacturing transportation DMSbull Developing and assisting NTCIP DMS standards since 1998bull More than 4000 DMS installations
QUALITY
bull ISO 90012008 registeredbull Designed to all critical US ITS standardsbull Tested in Daktronics advanced product reliability labbull Continual investment in product research and developmentbull Manufactured and assembled in the United States
RELIABILITY
bullVanguardreg DMS are field-proven for simple maintenance useful diagnostics and smart integration
bullDaktronics assists the development of NTCIP DMS standardsbull Intelligent systems and sensors provide constant uptime
and monitoringbull In-field third party and DOT-tested NTCIP compliance
Since Daktronics began producing transportation DMS in 1988 traffic density has steadily increased and budgets have continued to tighten So has the demand for innovative ITS solutions
Daktronics serves immediate needs and supports long-term ITS goals with the most comprehensive customer support and the most reliable DMS in the industry
With the experience of thousands of projects and with agencies throughout North America testifying to the companyrsquos product quality and reliability Daktronics demonstrates the security and stability needed for any successful ITS project
Dedicated salespeople helpful project managers expert support technicians and locally-dispatched field engineers collaborate with transportation agencies to meet deadlines for even the most complex ITS projects
The future will undoubtedly bring even more daunting transportation challenges but what is even more certain is that agencies will count on Daktronics to continue providing the solutions
DESIGNING RELIABLE PRODUCTSIn the ITS industry no two installations are exactly the same Our engineers are committed to meeting and exceeding your specifications through proven design practices which maximize performance without maximizing price
Daktronics uses a sophisticated reliability lab mdash the only of its class in the ITS industry mdash to ensure product reliability The lab enables accelerated environmental DMS testing
Test chambers include
bull Environmental Simulator (4500 square foot stress test chamber)bull Climate Chamber (component-level extreme temperature and humidity testing)bull Thermal Shock Chamber (alternates between extreme heat and cold for periods of up to a month)bull Salt Fog Chamber (tests the corrosive effects of salty coastal air)bull Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) chamber (extreme temperatures and mechanical vibrations
to locate vulnerable areas)bull NEMA Standards Publication 250 (enclosures for electrical equipment [1000 Volts Maximum])
We also test our DMS on our outdoor viewing structure allowing customers to view their DMS in a realistic environment during factory acceptance tests
STABILITY
bull FY2011 net sales of $4417 millionbull Publicly traded on the NASDAQ DAKTbull Ability to meet bonding for large projects
ABOUT DAKTRONICS
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DESIGNING RELIABLE SERVICENot only does Daktronics design the industryrsquos most reliable products we also design our service operations to fit our customersrsquo universal and unique needs
Just as no two ITS installations are exactly the same nor are there two transportation agencies with identical service needs However they all want to protect their investments
With comprehensive service plans and dedicated personnel Daktronics Transportation offers a wide menu of options which can fit any agencyrsquos budget while helping them meet long-term goals
We support our customers with
bullExpertservicerepresentativeswhoaretrainedandpreparedtohandleanyservicesituation
bullOrganizedandaccuratedatabaserecordsforfastconvenientreference
bullIndustry-standardsupportplansplusextendedserviceoptions
bullTheindustryrsquoslargestandmostorganizedfieldservicenetwork
These options allow any agency to rely on Daktronics for the industryrsquos most stable and coprehensive service provision to maximize the life of their DMS systems
DAKTRONICSCUSTOMER SERVICE
DAKTRONICS FIELD SERVICEDaktronics has established a world-wide service network with local support for all major metropolitan areas in the United States In the US and Canada we staff more than 120 highly-trained technical service specialists who provide local on-site service
Innovative systems rely on quick comprehensive support Daktronics Customer Service is comprised of over 120 technicians located across the US and dedicated phone support staff Our service capabilities are unmatched in the ITS industry
bull A nationwide network of service technicians provide fast local supportbull Onsite commissioning and service from certified Daktronics Engineersbull Millions of dollars of spare parts inventory ready for quick shipmentbull Tiered extended service plansbull Toll-free phone supportbull Onsite training
Contact Daktronics Transportation Customer Service at 800-833-3157 or 605-697-4958
DEDICATED
Project Managers Customer Service Technicians and Account Managers form agency-specific teams dedicated to maximizing DMS support Daktronics offers a variety of extended service plans which can be customized to meet particular customer needs
DEPENDABLE
Over the past 40 years Daktronics has earned a worldwide reputation for its exceptional engineering and outstanding technical capabilities Daktronics has a passion for delivering quality products and customer service that stems from an intimate understanding of customersrsquo needs gained from decades of service With this commitment Daktronics delivers the most comprehensive support in the industry
DRIVEN
Daktronics Certified Field Engineers combine extensive experience installing and maintaining Daktronics products with a helpful and cooperative attitude Technical Support Representatives have the resources of Daktronics computerized customer and product databases at their fingertips Daktronics Customer Service Representatives exercise a thorough understanding of service options ordering parts shipping receiving and return processing
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
PIXELS are points of light that illuminate together to form letters words and MUTCD symbols A pixel can be made up of a single LED multiple LEDs of the same color or multiple LEDs of different colors
LED is an abbreviation for light-emitting diode An LED is a solid-state electronic device that is more efficient at creating light than an incandescent lamp LEDs contain chemical compounds that emit light when electric current passes through them Different chemical compounds emit different colors of light Unlike incandescent lamps LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail
VIEWING ANGLE CONSIDERATIONSRoad configurations and DMS locations affect DMS legibility
Vanguardreg DMS offer two viewing angle optionsbull 30 degrees mdash wide viewing angle for roadside placementbull 70 degrees mdash wider viewing angle for broad roadways
and municipal streets
Use the graphic to the right to learn how wide a viewing cone should be to fit your application
Recent LED technology developments allow agencies to install DMS with LEDs that have a greater viewing angle rather than tilting the modules or display
Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for your application
70 degree viewing angle only available on VL-3500
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
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S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
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ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
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ATI
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S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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EXPERIENCE
bull 42 years designing and manufacturing electronic display systemsbull 23 years designing and manufacturing transportation DMSbull Developing and assisting NTCIP DMS standards since 1998bull More than 4000 DMS installations
QUALITY
bull ISO 90012008 registeredbull Designed to all critical US ITS standardsbull Tested in Daktronics advanced product reliability labbull Continual investment in product research and developmentbull Manufactured and assembled in the United States
RELIABILITY
bullVanguardreg DMS are field-proven for simple maintenance useful diagnostics and smart integration
bullDaktronics assists the development of NTCIP DMS standardsbull Intelligent systems and sensors provide constant uptime
and monitoringbull In-field third party and DOT-tested NTCIP compliance
Since Daktronics began producing transportation DMS in 1988 traffic density has steadily increased and budgets have continued to tighten So has the demand for innovative ITS solutions
Daktronics serves immediate needs and supports long-term ITS goals with the most comprehensive customer support and the most reliable DMS in the industry
With the experience of thousands of projects and with agencies throughout North America testifying to the companyrsquos product quality and reliability Daktronics demonstrates the security and stability needed for any successful ITS project
Dedicated salespeople helpful project managers expert support technicians and locally-dispatched field engineers collaborate with transportation agencies to meet deadlines for even the most complex ITS projects
The future will undoubtedly bring even more daunting transportation challenges but what is even more certain is that agencies will count on Daktronics to continue providing the solutions
DESIGNING RELIABLE PRODUCTSIn the ITS industry no two installations are exactly the same Our engineers are committed to meeting and exceeding your specifications through proven design practices which maximize performance without maximizing price
Daktronics uses a sophisticated reliability lab mdash the only of its class in the ITS industry mdash to ensure product reliability The lab enables accelerated environmental DMS testing
Test chambers include
bull Environmental Simulator (4500 square foot stress test chamber)bull Climate Chamber (component-level extreme temperature and humidity testing)bull Thermal Shock Chamber (alternates between extreme heat and cold for periods of up to a month)bull Salt Fog Chamber (tests the corrosive effects of salty coastal air)bull Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) chamber (extreme temperatures and mechanical vibrations
to locate vulnerable areas)bull NEMA Standards Publication 250 (enclosures for electrical equipment [1000 Volts Maximum])
We also test our DMS on our outdoor viewing structure allowing customers to view their DMS in a realistic environment during factory acceptance tests
STABILITY
bull FY2011 net sales of $4417 millionbull Publicly traded on the NASDAQ DAKTbull Ability to meet bonding for large projects
ABOUT DAKTRONICS
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DESIGNING RELIABLE SERVICENot only does Daktronics design the industryrsquos most reliable products we also design our service operations to fit our customersrsquo universal and unique needs
Just as no two ITS installations are exactly the same nor are there two transportation agencies with identical service needs However they all want to protect their investments
With comprehensive service plans and dedicated personnel Daktronics Transportation offers a wide menu of options which can fit any agencyrsquos budget while helping them meet long-term goals
We support our customers with
bullExpertservicerepresentativeswhoaretrainedandpreparedtohandleanyservicesituation
bullOrganizedandaccuratedatabaserecordsforfastconvenientreference
bullIndustry-standardsupportplansplusextendedserviceoptions
bullTheindustryrsquoslargestandmostorganizedfieldservicenetwork
These options allow any agency to rely on Daktronics for the industryrsquos most stable and coprehensive service provision to maximize the life of their DMS systems
DAKTRONICSCUSTOMER SERVICE
DAKTRONICS FIELD SERVICEDaktronics has established a world-wide service network with local support for all major metropolitan areas in the United States In the US and Canada we staff more than 120 highly-trained technical service specialists who provide local on-site service
Innovative systems rely on quick comprehensive support Daktronics Customer Service is comprised of over 120 technicians located across the US and dedicated phone support staff Our service capabilities are unmatched in the ITS industry
bull A nationwide network of service technicians provide fast local supportbull Onsite commissioning and service from certified Daktronics Engineersbull Millions of dollars of spare parts inventory ready for quick shipmentbull Tiered extended service plansbull Toll-free phone supportbull Onsite training
Contact Daktronics Transportation Customer Service at 800-833-3157 or 605-697-4958
DEDICATED
Project Managers Customer Service Technicians and Account Managers form agency-specific teams dedicated to maximizing DMS support Daktronics offers a variety of extended service plans which can be customized to meet particular customer needs
DEPENDABLE
Over the past 40 years Daktronics has earned a worldwide reputation for its exceptional engineering and outstanding technical capabilities Daktronics has a passion for delivering quality products and customer service that stems from an intimate understanding of customersrsquo needs gained from decades of service With this commitment Daktronics delivers the most comprehensive support in the industry
DRIVEN
Daktronics Certified Field Engineers combine extensive experience installing and maintaining Daktronics products with a helpful and cooperative attitude Technical Support Representatives have the resources of Daktronics computerized customer and product databases at their fingertips Daktronics Customer Service Representatives exercise a thorough understanding of service options ordering parts shipping receiving and return processing
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
PIXELS are points of light that illuminate together to form letters words and MUTCD symbols A pixel can be made up of a single LED multiple LEDs of the same color or multiple LEDs of different colors
LED is an abbreviation for light-emitting diode An LED is a solid-state electronic device that is more efficient at creating light than an incandescent lamp LEDs contain chemical compounds that emit light when electric current passes through them Different chemical compounds emit different colors of light Unlike incandescent lamps LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail
VIEWING ANGLE CONSIDERATIONSRoad configurations and DMS locations affect DMS legibility
Vanguardreg DMS offer two viewing angle optionsbull 30 degrees mdash wide viewing angle for roadside placementbull 70 degrees mdash wider viewing angle for broad roadways
and municipal streets
Use the graphic to the right to learn how wide a viewing cone should be to fit your application
Recent LED technology developments allow agencies to install DMS with LEDs that have a greater viewing angle rather than tilting the modules or display
Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for your application
70 degree viewing angle only available on VL-3500
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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DESIGNING RELIABLE SERVICENot only does Daktronics design the industryrsquos most reliable products we also design our service operations to fit our customersrsquo universal and unique needs
Just as no two ITS installations are exactly the same nor are there two transportation agencies with identical service needs However they all want to protect their investments
With comprehensive service plans and dedicated personnel Daktronics Transportation offers a wide menu of options which can fit any agencyrsquos budget while helping them meet long-term goals
We support our customers with
bullExpertservicerepresentativeswhoaretrainedandpreparedtohandleanyservicesituation
bullOrganizedandaccuratedatabaserecordsforfastconvenientreference
bullIndustry-standardsupportplansplusextendedserviceoptions
bullTheindustryrsquoslargestandmostorganizedfieldservicenetwork
These options allow any agency to rely on Daktronics for the industryrsquos most stable and coprehensive service provision to maximize the life of their DMS systems
DAKTRONICSCUSTOMER SERVICE
DAKTRONICS FIELD SERVICEDaktronics has established a world-wide service network with local support for all major metropolitan areas in the United States In the US and Canada we staff more than 120 highly-trained technical service specialists who provide local on-site service
Innovative systems rely on quick comprehensive support Daktronics Customer Service is comprised of over 120 technicians located across the US and dedicated phone support staff Our service capabilities are unmatched in the ITS industry
bull A nationwide network of service technicians provide fast local supportbull Onsite commissioning and service from certified Daktronics Engineersbull Millions of dollars of spare parts inventory ready for quick shipmentbull Tiered extended service plansbull Toll-free phone supportbull Onsite training
Contact Daktronics Transportation Customer Service at 800-833-3157 or 605-697-4958
DEDICATED
Project Managers Customer Service Technicians and Account Managers form agency-specific teams dedicated to maximizing DMS support Daktronics offers a variety of extended service plans which can be customized to meet particular customer needs
DEPENDABLE
Over the past 40 years Daktronics has earned a worldwide reputation for its exceptional engineering and outstanding technical capabilities Daktronics has a passion for delivering quality products and customer service that stems from an intimate understanding of customersrsquo needs gained from decades of service With this commitment Daktronics delivers the most comprehensive support in the industry
DRIVEN
Daktronics Certified Field Engineers combine extensive experience installing and maintaining Daktronics products with a helpful and cooperative attitude Technical Support Representatives have the resources of Daktronics computerized customer and product databases at their fingertips Daktronics Customer Service Representatives exercise a thorough understanding of service options ordering parts shipping receiving and return processing
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
PIXELS are points of light that illuminate together to form letters words and MUTCD symbols A pixel can be made up of a single LED multiple LEDs of the same color or multiple LEDs of different colors
LED is an abbreviation for light-emitting diode An LED is a solid-state electronic device that is more efficient at creating light than an incandescent lamp LEDs contain chemical compounds that emit light when electric current passes through them Different chemical compounds emit different colors of light Unlike incandescent lamps LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail
VIEWING ANGLE CONSIDERATIONSRoad configurations and DMS locations affect DMS legibility
Vanguardreg DMS offer two viewing angle optionsbull 30 degrees mdash wide viewing angle for roadside placementbull 70 degrees mdash wider viewing angle for broad roadways
and municipal streets
Use the graphic to the right to learn how wide a viewing cone should be to fit your application
Recent LED technology developments allow agencies to install DMS with LEDs that have a greater viewing angle rather than tilting the modules or display
Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for your application
70 degree viewing angle only available on VL-3500
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
PIXELS are points of light that illuminate together to form letters words and MUTCD symbols A pixel can be made up of a single LED multiple LEDs of the same color or multiple LEDs of different colors
LED is an abbreviation for light-emitting diode An LED is a solid-state electronic device that is more efficient at creating light than an incandescent lamp LEDs contain chemical compounds that emit light when electric current passes through them Different chemical compounds emit different colors of light Unlike incandescent lamps LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail
VIEWING ANGLE CONSIDERATIONSRoad configurations and DMS locations affect DMS legibility
Vanguardreg DMS offer two viewing angle optionsbull 30 degrees mdash wide viewing angle for roadside placementbull 70 degrees mdash wider viewing angle for broad roadways
and municipal streets
Use the graphic to the right to learn how wide a viewing cone should be to fit your application
Recent LED technology developments allow agencies to install DMS with LEDs that have a greater viewing angle rather than tilting the modules or display
Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for your application
70 degree viewing angle only available on VL-3500
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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LED TECHNOLOGY BASICS
RESOLUTION means the number of pixels in the physical area of the DMS The greater the number of pixels per square foot the greater the amount of detail displayed Factoring in viewing distance DMS used in roadway applications typically do not require resolutions of less than 20 mm The three examples below show MUTCD-approved graphics as if they were displayed on a five-foot-high DMS
MAXIMUMVIEWING DISTANCE
MINIMUMCHARACTERHEIGHT
MPH
15 25 35 45 55 65 75
300 ft91m 6 in152mm 137 82 58 46 37 32 27450 ft137m 9 in229mm 205 123 88 68 56 47 41650 ft198m 12 in330mm 297 178 127 99 81 68 591100 ft274m 18 in457mm 411 246 175 137 112 95 82
Shaded areas indicate adequate viewing time (in seconds) to read at the indicated character height
The table below can help determine the appropriate character size for a display based on viewing distance or the speed at which the viewer may be traveling Contact Daktronics for help in determining what viewing angle is best for the application Viewing times are in seconds
TEXT SIZE VIEWING RANGE
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
66mm21 pixels per sq foot
34mm85 pixels per sq foot
20mm236 pixels per sq foot
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
Compared with text-only messages the graphic-aided messages could be identified easier quicker and from a further distance seen better under adverse viewing conditions and understood better by people who cannot understand the language in the textrdquo
-Hesar Wang and CollyerUniversity of Rhode Island Study on Adding Graphics to Dynamic Message Sign Messages
ldquo
FULL COLOR FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Color graphics text and MUTCD symbols quickly inform drivers of changes in traffic road conditions or payment options
AMBER FULL MATRIX (46 OR 66 MM)
Todayrsquos typical DMS configuration Full-matrix displays help to ensure motorists receive your message by allowing multiple font sizes and graphics
AMBER HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Full-matrix high-resolution DMS further improve message legibility These signs offer many more pixels in the same display area
bull Create extremely legible MUTCD-compliant graphic symbols and much sharper characters
bull The added detail provided by high-resolution DMS significantly improves legibility
FULL COLOR HIGH RESOLUTION (20 OR 34 MM)
Daktronics incorporates world-leading experience in full-color and high-resolution LED technology to deliver products specifically designed to meet ITS standards Common uses include
bull Highly recognizable MUTCD-compliant graphic symbolsbull Warnings in low visibility weather like smoke and fogbull Toll plaza lane iconsbull AMBER Alerts
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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BENEFITS OF GRAPHICSbull 94 of study subjects preferred graphical DMS to text-only DMSbull Improves recognition among non-native English speakersbull Strongly decreases the time older drivers need to comprehend messages
THE BRAIN DECODES ICONS MORE QUICKLY THAN TEXT35 faster reaction time on average when using MUTCD graphic symbols on DMS (Source University of Rhode Island Study)
USE OF COLOR AIDS IN SYMBOL RECOGNITIONbull Daktronics was the first DMS manufacturer to develop full-color DMS that adhere to all US ITS standardsbull Daktronics full-color DMS can display more than 32000 colors using high-quality LEDsbull Full-color technology can reduce the time required for motorists to recognize a message
VANGUARD DMS SUPPORT THESE MUTCD GRAPHICS AND MORE
TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
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SPEC
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
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SPEC
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VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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DMS APPLICATIONSDaktronics offers a wide range of DMS products for any roadway application Vanguard DMS can display character heights ranging from 6 to 18 inches as well as the viewing angles and industry-accepted brightness to ensure DMS legibility in any roadway setting
FREEWAYHigh-speed freeway applications require large bright characters to maximize viewing times that may last only a few seconds They also require easily maintainable DMS that minimize disruptive lane closures
Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionVF-2420-27x60-46-A
ARTERIAL ROADSMinimize congestion reduce accidents manage event traffic and communicate alerts on roads with high traffic volumes Variable toll rates travel times and speed limits as well as dynamic lanes are gaining popularity on arterial roads
City of Minneapolis MinnesotaVL-3500-24x64-34-RGB
FACILITIESGuide motorists around facilities such as airports fairgrounds convention centers parking lots park and ride lots and more Permanent DMS can advertise parking facility entrances and rates attracting customers and increasing revenue
Eagle Pass Bridge Eagle Pass TexasVL-3500-32x176-20-RGB
MANAGED LANESIncrease the effectiveness of HOV lanes HOT lanes and more These smaller economical DMS display symbols text and numbers instantly directing traffic to the most convenient lane and maximizing the benefits of an HOV or HOT project
Washington HOT LanesVF-2320-16x80-34-A
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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DMS APPLICATIONS
BRIDGESMounting DMS to bridges can reduce the amount of structure required possibly saving project costs Rear-access DMS are often installed on bridges so technicians can easily access the back of the display DMS provide valuable communication during inclement weather or other events
TUNNELSTunnel DMS alert motorists of emergencies construction heavy traffic weather conditions and other incidents Several Daktronics DMS help agencies manage Americarsquos heavily-traveled tunnels in emergency situations
TOLL FACILITIESProvide convenience and reduce toll booth congestion by displaying clear instructions and lane options Many toll agencies choose the full-color high resolution capabilities of these displays to improve communication as motorists approach toll booths DMS also benefit toll roads by offering traffic information creating another incentive for motorists to use the road
Ohio Turnpike CommissionVL-3500-48x128-20-RGB
TRAVEL TIMEDisplaying travel times can effectively increase the publicrsquos perception of DMS When large DMS must display other critical information smaller dedicated displays installed on the same route ensure the availability of the travel time information
Indiana DOT Gary IndianaVM-1020-7x15-66-A
Connecticut DOT Hartford CTVF-1350-27x65-66-A
Cumberland Gap Middlesboro KYVF-2000-27x105-66-A
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VANGUARDreg WALK-IN ACCESS DMS VF-2020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Built-in 3ordm face panel tilt
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02
WALK-IN ACCESS Eliminates lane closures and provides a safe working environment
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Ample work space and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Run diagnostics and monitor every system including pixels
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetmasked
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime heating systems eliminate condensation
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs guard rails and other cabinet space provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 11 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
Inside the VF-2020
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
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VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2020FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 9rdquo CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
WALK-IN ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2020-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 21 515 24 1013
VF-2020-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 24 564 25 1204
VF-2020-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3250 1474 25 652 30 1397
VF-2020-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 40 239 x 787 x 121 318 3530 1601 25 669 30 1437
VF-2020-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3650 1656 26 701 32 1518
VF-2020-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 40 239 x 886 x 121 321 3700 1678 26 717 32 1558
VF-2020-36x75-66-A or RGB 910 x 183 x 41 299 x 556 x 124 412 3150 1429 21 596 26 1130
VF-2020-36x90-66-A or RGB 910 x 216 x 41 299 x 655 x 124 415 3700 1678 24 661 32 1486
VF-2020-36x105-66-A or RGB 910 x 249 x 41 299 x 754 x 124 417 4200 1905 25 810 34 1700
VF-2020-36x110-66-A or RGB 910 x 2510 x 41 299 x 787 x 124 418 4350 1973 25 831 36 1748
VF-2020-36x120-66-A or RGB 910 x 280 x 41 299 x 853 x 124 420 4750 2155 26 874 39 1999
VF-2020-36x125-66-A or RGB 910 x 291 x 41 299 x 886 x 124 421 4900 2223 26 896 41 2047
VF-2020-54x150-34-RGB 711 x 183 x 40 239 x 556 x 121 312 2550 1157 20 677
VF-2020-54x180-34-RGB 711 x 216 x 40 239 x 655 x 121 315 3000 1361 21 757
VF-2020-54x210-34-RGB 711 x 249 x 40 239 x 754 x 121 317 3400 1542 22 878
VF-2020-54x225-34-RGB 711 x 265 x 40 239 x 805 x 121 318 3600 1633 24 963
VF-2020-54x240-34-RGB 711 x 280 x 40 239 x 853 x 121 320 3800 1724 25 1003
VF-2020-54x255-34-RGB 711 x 298 x 40 239 x 904 x 121 321 3900 1769 26 1084
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2020-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VANGUARDreg MASKED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2420
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance vertically-hinged no-lift doors lock open for easy access
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Interchangeable modules and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 13ndash15 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked
46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
34 mm 9 inches 450 feet VF-2420 with doors open
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-66-A or RGB 511 x 150 x 12 18 x 457 x 034 210 910 413 15 387 15 455
VF-2420-18x75-66-A or RGB 511 x 183 x 12 18 x 556 x 034 212 1110 503 15 456 15 586
VF-2420-18x90-66-A or RGB 511 x 216 x 12 18 x 655 x 034 215 1320 599 15 526 16 672
VF-2420-18x105-66-A or RGB 511 x 249 x 12 18 x 754 x 034 217 1520 689 15 595 18 759
VF-2420-18x110-66-A or RGB 511 x 2510 x 12 18 x 787 x 034 218 1590 721 15 688 19 815
VF-2420-18x120-66-A or RGB 511 x 280 x 12 18 x 853 x 034 220 1720 780 15 709 21 846
VF-2420-18x125-66-A or RGB 511 x 291 x 12 18 x 886 x 034 221 1790 812 16 759 22 901
VF-2420-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 150 x 12 239 x 457 x 034 310 1150 522 15 446 15 592
VF-2420-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 183 x 12 239 x 556 x 034 312 1400 635 15 574 18 702
VF-2420-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 216 x 12 239 x 655 x 034 315 1660 753 16 658 22 812
VF-2420-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 249 x 12 239 x 754 x 034 317 1910 866 18 743 26 966
VF-2420-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2510 x 12 239 x 787 x 034 318 2000 907 19 797 27 1029
VF-2420-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 280 x 12 239 x 853 x 034 320 2170 984 21 827 29 1076
VF-2420-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 291 x 12 239 x 886 x 034 321 2250 1021 22 882 31 1139
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
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VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS12 CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-46-A or RGB 40 x 102 x 12 121 x 307 x 034 210 490 222 15 314 15 356
VF-2420-18x75-46-A or RGB 40 x 124 x 12 121 x 374 x 034 212 600 272 15 335 15 388
VF-2420-18x90-46-A or RGB 40 x 146 x 12 121 x 441 x 034 215 700 318 15 396 15 460
VF-2420-18x105-46-A or RGB 40 x 168 x 12 121 x 507 x 034 217 810 367 15 457 15 532
VF-2420-18x110-46-A or RGB 40 x 175 x 12 121 x 530 x 034 218 840 381 15 464 15 543
VF-2420-18x120-46-A or RGB 40 x 1810 x 12 121 x 574 x 034 220 920 417 15 479 15 608
VF-2420-18x125-46-A or RGB 40 x 197 x 12 121 x 596 x 034 221 950 431 15 486 15 619
VF-2420-27x60-46-A or RGB 54 x 102 x 12 161 x 307 x 034 310 600 272 15 356 15 420
VF-2420-27x75-46-A or RGB 54 x 124 x 12 161 x 374 x 034 312 730 331 15 388 15 468
VF-2420-27x90-46-A or RGB 54 x 146 x 12 161 x 441 x 034 315 860 390 15 460 15 600
VF-2420-27x105-46-A or RGB 54 x 168 x 12 161 x 507 x 034 317 990 449 15 503 16 688
VF-2420-27x110-46-A or RGB 54 x 175 x 12 161 x 530 x 034 318 1030 467 15 542 17 704
VF-2420-27x120-46-A or RGB 54 x 1810 x 12 161 x 574 x 034 320 1120 508 15 563 18 735
VF-2420-27x125-46-A or RGB 54 x 197 x 12 161 x 596 x 034 321 1160 526 15 574 19 751
VF-2420-36x60-46-A or RGB 67 x 102 x 12 201 x 307 x 034 410 710 322 15 398 15 528
VF-2420-36x75-46-A or RGB 67 x 124 x 12 201 x 374 x 034 412 870 395 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-36x90-46-A or RGB 67 x 146 x 12 201 x 441 x 034 415 1020 463 15 523 18 695
VF-2420-36x105-46-A or RGB 67 x 168 x 12 201 x 507 x 034 417 1170 531 15 650 21 799
VF-2420-36x110-46-A or RGB 67 x 175 x 12 201 x 530 x 034 418 1220 553 15 664 22 820
VF-2420-36x120-46-A or RGB 67 x 1810 x 12 201 x 574 x 034 420 1330 603 15 692 24 907
VF-2420-36x125-46-A or RGB 67 x 197 x 12 201 x 596 x 034 421 1380 626 15 706 25 928
VF-2420-45x60-46-A or RGB 711 x 102 x 12 241 x 307 x 034 510 820 372 15 441 15 592
VF-2420-45x75-46-A or RGB 711 x 124 x 12 241 x 374 x 034 512 1000 454 15 494 18 671
VF-2420-45x90-46-A or RGB 711 x 146 x 12 241 x 441 x 034 515 1180 535 15 631 22 791
VF-2420-45x105-46-A or RGB 711 x 168 x 12 241 x 507 x 034 517 1350 612 16 724 26 955
VF-2420-45x110-46-A or RGB 711 x 175 x 12 241 x 530 x 034 518 1410 640 17 742 27 981
VF-2420-45x120-46-A or RGB 711 x 1810 x 12 241 x 574 x 034 520 1530 694 18 777 29 1035
VF-2420-45x125-46-A or RGB 711 x 197 x 12 241 x 596 x 034 521 1590 721 19 795 30 1061
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-27x90-46-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
VF-2420FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2420-18x60-34-A or RGB 30 x 76 x 12 09 x 229 x 034 210 320 145 15 247 15 243
VF-2420-18x75-34-A or RGB 30 x 92 x 12 09 x 278 x 034 212 390 177 15 302 15 296
VF-2420-18x90-34-A or RGB 30 x 109 x 12 09 x 328 x 034 215 460 209 15 316 15 310
VF-2420-18x105-34-A or RGB 30 x 125 x 12 09 x 377 x 034 217 530 240 15 371 15 363
VF-2420-18x120-34-A or RGB 30 x 140 x 12 09 x 427 x 034 220 590 268 15 386 15 376
VF-2420-27x60-34-A or RGB 40 x 76 x 12 120 x 229 x 034 310 380 172 15 276 15 269
VF-2420-27x75-34-A or RGB 40 x 92 x 12 120 x 278 x 034 312 470 213 15 338 15 330
VF-2420-27x90-34-A or RGB 40 x 109 x 12 120 x 328 x 034 315 550 249 15 360 15 350
VF-2420-27x105-34-A or RGB 40 x 125 x 12 120 x 377 x 034 317 630 286 15 422 15 410
VF-2420-27x120-34-A or RGB 40 x 140 x 12 120 x 427 x 034 320 710 322 15 444 15 430
VF-2420-36x60-34-A or RGB 411 x 76 x 12 149 x 229 x 034 410 450 204 15 306 15 296
VF-2420-36x75-34-A or RGB 411 x 92 x 12 149 x 278 x 0 34 412 540 245 15 375 15 363
VF-2420-36x90-34-A or RGB 411 x 109 x 12 149 x 328 x 034 415 640 290 15 404 15 390
VF-2420-36x105-34-A or RGB 411 x 125 x 12 149 x 377 x 034 417 730 331 15 473 15 457
VF-2420-36x120-34-A or RGB 411 x 140 x 12 149 x 427 x 034 420 830 376 15 503 15 484
VF-2420-45x60-34-A or RGB 511 x 76 x 12 179 x 229 x 034 510 510 231 15 335 15 323
VF-2420-45x75-34-A or RGB 511 x 92 x 12 179 x 278 x 034 512 620 281 15 411 15 397
VF-21420-45x90-34-A or RGB 511 x 109 x 12 179 x 328 x 034 515 730 331 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-45x105-34-A or RGB 511 x 125 x 12 179 x 377 x 034 517 840 381 15 524 15 504
VF-2420-45x120-34-A or RGB 511 x 140 x 12 179 x 427 x 034 520 940 426 15 605 15 538
VF-2420-54x60-34-A or RGB 611 x 76 x 12 209 x 229 x 034 610 580 263 15 364 15 350
VF-2420-54x75-34-A or RGB 611 x 92 x 12 209 x 278 x 034 612 700 318 15 448 15 431
VF-2420-54x90-34-A or RGB 611 x 109 x 12 209 x 328 x 034 615 820 372 15 536 15 471
VF-2420-54x105-34-A or RGB 611 x 125 x 12 209 x 377 x 034 617 940 426 15 620 15 552
VF-2420-54x120-34-A or RGB 611 x 140 x 12 209 x 427 x 034 620 1060 481 16 663 15 636
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2420-18x90-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VANGUARDreg LOUVERED FRONT-ACCESS DMS VF-2320
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHTVIEWING DISTANCE COLOR MATRIX
TYPEVIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
20 mm 6 inches 300 feet full full
louvered
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30 degree viewing anglebull Louvered modules for optimal contrast no glare
and wider viewing anglesbull Minimum sign intensity of 12400 cdmsup2 bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Ability to show 32000+ colors
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including parts
exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
FRONT-ACCESS Smaller cabinet surface area contributes to weatherwind resistance detaching modules provide quick access to internal components
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Module tie-offs and conveniently-located components allow technicians to complete work more efficiently
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment and module tie offs provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 17 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and high-resolution MUTCD symbols
Louvered modules on the VF-2320
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
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DAKTRONICS
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VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VF-2320FULL-MATRIX DMS6 CHARACTERS (20 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
RGBTYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
RGB
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGB 21 x 42 x 11 062 x 126 x 031 28 380 172 17 118
VF-2320-16x64-20-RGB 21 x 52 x 11 062 x 157 x 031 210 405 184 17 124
VF-2320-16x80-20-RGB 21 x 63 x 11 062 x 189 x 031 213 425 193 17 131
VF-2320-16x96-20-RGB 21 x 73 x 11 062 x 221 x 031 216 450 204 17 209
VF-2320-16x112-20-RGB 21 x 84 x 11 062 x 252 x 031 218 475 215 18 216
VF-2320-16x128-20-RGB 21 x 94 x 11 062 x 284 x 031 221 500 227 18 222
VF-2320-16x144-20-RGB 21 x 105 x 11 062 x 316 x 031 224 525 238 18 229
VF-2320-16x160-20-RGB 21 x 115 x 11 062 x 347 x 031 226 550 249 18 308
VF-2320-16x176-20-RGB 21 x 126 x 11 062 x 379 x 031 229 575 261 18 314
VF-2320-16x192-20-RGB 21 x 136 x 11 062 x 411 x 031 232 600 272 19 321
VF-2320-32x48-20-RGB 31 x 42 x 11 094 x 126 x 031 38 410 186 17 137
VF-2320-32x64-20-RGB 31 x 52 x 11 094 x 157 x 031 310 445 202 18 150
VF-2320-32x80-20-RGB 31 x 63 x 11 094 x 189 x 031 313 475 215 18 163
VF-2320-32x96-20-RGB 31 x 73 x 11 094 x 221 x 031 316 510 231 19 248
VF-2320-32x112-20-RGB 31 x 84 x 11 094 x 252 x 031 318 545 247 19 261
VF-2320-32x128-20-RGB 31 x 94 x 11 094 x 284 x 031 321 580 263 20 274
VF-2320-32x144-20-RGB 31 x 105 x 11 094 x 316 x 031 324 610 277 20 288
VF-2320-32x160-20-RGB 31 x 115 x 11 094 x 347 x 031 326 645 293 20 373
VF-2320-32x176-20-RGB 31 x 126 x 11 094 x 379 x 031 329 680 308 21 386
VF-2320-32x192-20-RGB 31 x 136 x 11 094 x 411 x 031 332 715 324 21 399
VF-2320-48x48-20-RGB 42 x 42 x 11 126 x 126 x 031 58 440 200 18 157
VF-2320-48x64-20-RGB 42 x 52 x 11 126 x 157 x 031 510 485 220 19 176
VF-2320-48x80-20-RGB 42 x 63 x 11 126 x 189 x 031 513 525 238 19 196
VF-2320-48x96-20-RGB 42 x 73 x 11 126 x 221 x 031 516 565 256 20 288
VF-2320-48x112-20-RGB 42 x 84 x 11 126 x 252 x 031 518 615 279 21 307
VF-2320-48x128-20-RGB 42 x 94 x 11 126 x 284 x 031 521 655 297 21 327
VF-2320-48x144-20-RGB 42 x 105 x 11 126 x 316 x 031 524 695 315 22 346
VF-2320-48x160-20-RGB 42 x 115 x 11 126 x 347 x 031 526 740 336 23 438
VF-2320-48x176-20-RGB 42 x 126 x 11 126 x 379 x 031 529 785 356 23 457
VF-2320-48x192-20-RGB 42 x 136 x 11 126 x 411 x 031 532 830 376 24 477
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2320-16x48-20-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
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VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VANGUARDreg REAR-ACCESS DMS VF-2120
REAR-ACCESS Quick-access rear doors unlock pull out and securely slide along a grooved rail
EASE OF MAINTENANCE Sliding doors allow instant access to components and freedom of movement
HIGH LEGIBILITY Black aluminum masking over polycarbonate improves contrast and reduces glare Variable LED brightness provides optimal ITS visibility in all conditions
FULL DIAGNOSTICS Closely monitor every system including pixels
POWER RELIABILITY Redundant power supplies provide back-up assistance if first supply fails
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
SAFETY OSHA-compliant equipment tie offs and lock-open doors provide a safe working environment for technicians
RANGE OF SIZES See page 19 for a listing of standard configuration options and find the model that fits your project needs
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER Built for reliability and simplifies maintenance with an intuitive menu-driven LCD screen
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Provides convenient local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS-4 AASHTO UL ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text and MUTCD symbols
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of manual brightness control
bull Advanced 3-sensor external brightness detectionbull High-quality LEDs use latest technology
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics monitor pixels modules
power supplies fans and morebull Withstands humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weatherbull Redundant power supply systems
provide uninterrupted operationbull LED modules removable without tools
easy swapping of all componentsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Includes the VFC-3000 sign controller
compliant with NTCIP 1302 v02
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feetfull or amber full
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
VF-2120 rear sliding doors
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
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VF-2120FULL-MATRIX DMS18 CHARACTERS (66 mm) amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS (46 mm)30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
REAR-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3
PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
AMPS PER LEG4
(AMBER)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (AMBER)
AMPS PER LEG4 (RGB)
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5 (RGB)
VF-2120-27x60-66-A or RGB 711 x 170 x 14 239 x 518 x 041 310 1400 635 30 515
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
CONTACT
DAKTRONICS
874
VF-2120-27x75-66-A or RGB 711 x 203 x 14 239 x 617 x 041 312 1700 771 28 714 1099
VF-2120-27x90-66-A or RGB 711 x 236 x 14 239 x 716 x 041 315 2000 907 28 833 1323
VF-2120-27x105-66-A or RGB 711 x 269 x 14 239 x 815 x 041 317 2300 1043 30 951 1453
VF-2120-27x110-66-A or RGB 711 x 2710 x 14 239 x 848 x 041 318 2405 1091 30 968 1591
VF-2120-27x120-66-A or RGB 711 x 300 x 14 239 x 914 x 041 320 2600 1179 30 1070 1678
VF-2120-27x125-66-A or RGB 711 x 311 x 14 239 x 947 x 041 321 2705 1227 30 1086 2848
VF-2120-27x60-46-A or RGB 60 x 129 x 14 181 x 389 x 041 310 1165 528 25 378 564
VF-2120-27x75-46-A or RGB 60 x 150 x 14 181 x 455 x 041 312 1415 642 26 480 640
VF-2120-27x90-46-A or RGB 60 x 172 x 14 181 x 522 x 041 315 1665 755 27 511 811
VF-2120-27x105-46-A or RGB 60 x 194 x 14 181 x 589 x 041 317 1910 866 28 613 887
VF-2120-27x110-46-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 14 181 x 611 x 041 318 2000 907 29 624 912
VF-2120-27x120-46-A or RGB 60 x 216 x 14 181 x 655 x 041 320 2160 980 30 645 963
VF-2120-27x125-46-A or RGB 60 x 223 x 14 181 x 678 x 041 321 2250 1021 30 725 988
VF-2120-36x60-46-A or RGB 73 x 129 x 14 221 x 389 x 041 410 1430 649 27 420 665
VF-2120-36x75-46-A or RGB 73 x 150 x 14 221 x 455 x 041 412 1735 787 28 532 861
VF-2120-36x90-46-A or RGB 73 x 172 x 14 221 x 522 x 041 415 2045 928 30 575 963
VF-2120-36x105-46-A or RGB 73 x 194 x 14 221 x 589 x 041 417 2355 1068 26 768 1159
VF-2120-36x110-46-A or RGB 73 x 201 x 14 221 x 611 x 041 418 2465 1118 27 789 1193
VF-2120-36x120-46-A or RGB 73 x 216 x 14 221 x 655 x 041 420 2665 1209 27 810 1260
VF-2120-36x125-46-A or RGB 73 x 223 x 14 221 x 678 x 041 421 2775 1259 28 894 1294
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VF-2120-27x90-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
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ATI
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S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VANGUARDreg LOUVEREDFRONT-ACCESS DMS VL-3500
LEGIBILITYbull 70-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
5500 cdmsup2 (Amber) or 9500 cdmsup2 (Full Color)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull 0-100 automatic or 64 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensor
RELIABILITYbull Will withstand humidity high wind extreme
temperatures and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT MODULE ACCESS Access internal components through lightweight quick-detach modules
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protects the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
VISIBILITY Durable louvers enhance contrast optimize brightness eliminate glare and allow for wider viewing angles
VENTILATION Positive-pressure ventilation extends LED lifetime
RANGE OF SIZES See pages 21ndash24 for a listing of standard configuration options to fit your project needs
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless remote NTCIP compliance
DESIGN STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 UL FCC NEC designed to International Building Code to withstand vibration
COLOR CAPABILITY Use amber or 32000+ colors to display enhanced text MUTCD symbols and other logos or iconsFE
ATU
RES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
34 mm 9 inches 450 feetfull or amber full
louvered20 mm 5 inches 300 feet
Low profile VL-3500
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-8x48-34-A or RGB 17 x 510 x 8 47 x 178 x 20 19 80 37 260 310VL-3500-8x64-34-A or RGB 17 x 78 x 8 47 x 232 x 20 112 100 46 290 400VL-3500-8x80-34-A or RGB 17 x 95 x 8 47 x 286 x 20 116 120 55 360 490VL-3500-8x96-34-A or RGB 17 x 112 x 8 47 x 340 x 20 119 140 64 420 550VL-3500-8x112-34-A or RGB 17 x 130 x 8 47 x 394 x 20 122 170 78 450 610VL-3500-8x128-34-A or RGB 17 x 149 x 8 47 x 448 x 20 125 190 87 480 700VL-3500-8x144-34-A or RGB 17 x 166 x 8 47 x 502 x 20 129 210 96 540 760VL-3500-8x160-34-A or RGB 17 x 183 x 8 47 x 557 x 20 132 230 105 540 810VL-3500-8x176-34-A or RGB 17 x 201 x 8 47 x 611 x 20 135 250 114 460 930VL-3500-8x192-34-A or RGB 17 x 2110 x 8 47 x 665 x 20 138 280 128 610 930VL-3500-8x208-34-A or RGB 17 x 237 x 8 47 x 719 x 20 141 300 137 700 1050VL-3500-8x224-34-A or RGB 17 x 255 x 8 47 x 773 x 20 144 320 146 730 1110VL-3500-8x240-34-A or RGB 17 x 272 x 8 47 x 827 x 20 148 340 155 730 1140VL-3500-8x256-34-A or RGB 17 x 2811 x 8 47 x 881 x 20 151 370 168 790 1230VL-3500-16x48-34-A or RGB 25 x 510 x 8 70 x 178 x 20 29 120 55 360 520VL-3500-16x64-34-A or RGB 25 x 78 x 8 70 x 232 x 20 212 160 73 420 640VL-3500-16x80-34-A or RGB 25 x 95 x 8 70 x 286 x 20 216 190 87 510 780VL-3500-16x96-34-A or RGB 25 x 112 x 8 70 x 340 x 20 219 230 105 610 930VL-3500-16x112-34-A or RGB 25 x 130 x 8 70 x 394 x 20 222 260 118 670 1050VL-3500-16x128-34-A or RGB 25 x 149 x 8 70 x 448 x 20 225 300 137 730 1200VL-3500-16x144-34-A or RGB 25 x 166 x 8 70 x 502 x 20 229 330 150 830 1310VL-3500-16x160-34-A or RGB 25 x 183 x 8 70 x 557 x 20 232 370 168 920 1460VL-3500-16x176-34-A or RGB 25 x 201 x 8 70 x 611 x 20 235 400 182 980 1580VL-3500-16x192-34-A or RGB 25 x 2110 x 8 70 x 665 x 20 238 440 200 1050 1760VL-3500-16x208-34-A or RGB 25 x 237 x 8 70 x 719 x 20 241 470 214 1140 1910VL-3500-16x224-34-A or RGB 25 x 255 x 8 70 x 773 x 20 244 510 232 1230 2050VL-3500-16x240-34-A or RGB 25 x 272 x 8 70 x 827 x 20 248 540 245 1300 2170VL-3500-16x256-34-A or RGB 25 x 2811 x 8 70 x 881 x 20 251 580 264 1360 2350VL-3500-24x48-34-A or RGB 34 x 510 x 8 101 x 178 x 20 39 160 73 480 720VL-3500-24x64-34-A or RGB 34 x 78 x 8 101 x 232 x 20 312 210 94 580 930VL-3500-24x80-34-A or RGB 34 x 95 x 8 101 x 286 x 20 316 260 118 700 1140VL-3500-24x96-34-A or RGB 34 x 112 x 8 101 x 340 x 20 319 310 141 830 1310VL-3500-24x112-34-A or RGB 34 x 130 x 8 101 x 394 x 20 322 350 159 920 1520VL-3500-24x128-34-A or RGB 34 x 149 x 8 101 x 448 x 20 325 400 182 1020 1700VL-3500-24x144-34-A or RGB 34 x 166 x 8 101 x 502 x 20 329 450 205 1140 1900VL-3500-24x160-34-A or RGB 34 x 183 x 8 101 x 557 x 20 332 500 227 1240 2080VL-3500-24x176-34-A or RGB 34 x 201 x 8 101 x 611 x 20 335 550 250 1330 2280VL-3500-24x192-34-A or RGB 34 x 2110 x 8 101 x 665 x 20 338 590 268 1460 2520VL-3500-24x208-34-A or RGB 34 x 237 x 8 101 x 719 x 20 341 640 291 1580 2700VL-3500-24x224-34-A or RGB 34 x 255 x 8 101 x 773 x 20 344 690 313 1710 2940VL-3500-24x240-34-A or RGB 34 x 272 x 8 101 x 827 x 20 348 740 336 1800 3110VL-3500-24x256-34-A or RGB 34 x 2811 x 8 101 x 881 x 20 351 790 359 1930 3350
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
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VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
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FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-32x48-34-A or RGB 43 x 510 x 8 128 x 178 x 20 49 200 91 580 930VL-3500-32x64-34-A or RGB 43 x 78 x 8 128 x 232 x 20 412 270 123 730 1170VL-3500-32x80-34-A or RGB 43 x 95 x 8 128 x 286 x 20 416 330 150 860 1460VL-3500-32x96-34-A or RGB 43 x 112 x 8 128 x 340 x 20 419 390 177 020 1700VL-3500-32x112-34-A or RGB 43 x 130 x 8 128 x 394 x 20 422 450 205 1140 1960VL-3500-32x128-34-A or RGB 43 x 149 x 8 128 x 448 x 20 425 510 232 1300 2230VL-3500-32x144-34-A or RGB 43 x 166 x 8 128 x 502 x 20 429 570 259 1420 2490VL-3500-32x160-34-A or RGB 43 x 183 x 8 128 x 557 x 20 432 630 286 1580 2760VL-3500-32x176-34-A or RGB 43 x 201 x 8 128 x 611 x 20 435 690 313 1740 3050VL-3500-32x192-34-A or RGB 43 x 2110 x 8 128 x 665 x 20 438 750 341 1860 3290VL-3500-32x208-34-A or RGB 43 x 237 x 8 128 x 719 x 20 441 810 368 2020 3580VL-3500-32x224-34-A or RGB 43 x 255 x 8 128 x 773 x 20 444 870 395 2180 3820VL-3500-32x240-34-A or RGB 43 x 272 x 8 128 x 827 x 20 448 930 422 2300 4110VL-3500-32x256-34-A or RGB 43 x 2811 x 8 128 x 881 x 20 451 1000 454 2430 4350VL-3500-40x48-34-A or RGB 51 x 510 x 8 155 x 178 x 20 59 250 114 700 1140VL-3500-40x64-34-A or RGB 51 x 78 x 8 155 x 232 x 20 512 320 146 860 1460VL-3500-40x80-34-A or RGB 51 x 95 x 8 155 x 286 x 20 516 390 177 1080 1820VL-3500-40x96-34-A or RGB 51 x 112 x 8 155 x 340 x 20 519 470 214 1240 2110VL-3500-40x112-34-A or RGB 51 x 130 x 8 155 x 394 x 20 522 540 245 1390 2490VL-3500-40x128-34-A or RGB 51 x 149 x 8 155 x 448 x 20 525 620 282 1610 2820VL-3500-40x144-34-A or RGB 51 x 166 x 8 155 x 502 x 20 529 690 313 1830 3170VL-3500-40x160-34-A or RGB 51 x 183 x 8 155 x 557 x 20 532 760 345 2050 3530VL-3500-40x176-34-A or RGB 51 x 201 x 8 155 x 611 x 20 535 840 382 2210 3850VL-3500-40x192-34-A or RGB 51 x 2110 x 8 155 x 665 x 20 538 910 413 2370 4170VL-3500-40x208-34-A or RGB 51 x 237 x 8 155 x 719 x 20 541 980 445 2580 4530VL-3500-40x224-34-A or RGB 51 x 255 x 8 155 x 773 x 20 544 1060 481 2800 4880VL-3500-40x240-34-A or RGB 51 x 272 x 8 155 x 827 x 20 548 1130 513 2960 5210VL-3500-40x256-34-A or RGB 51 x 2811 x 8 155 x 881 x 20 551 1210 549 3120 5530VL-3500-48x48-34-A or RGB 60 x 510 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 69 290 132 830 1340VL-3500-48x64-34-A or RGB 60 x 78 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 612 380 173 1050 1760VL-3500-48x80-34-A or RGB 60 x 95 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 616 460 209 1300 2170VL-3500-48x96-34-A or RGB 60 x 112 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 619 550 250 1550 2580VL-3500-48x112-34-A or RGB 60 x 130 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 622 640 291 1770 3000VL-3500-48x128-34-A or RGB 60 x 149 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 625 720 327 1990 3410VL-3500-48x144-34-A or RGB 60 x 166 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 629 810 368 2240 3820VL-3500-48x160-34-A or RGB 60 x 183 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 632 900 409 2490 4240VL-3500-48x176-34-A or RGB 60 x 201 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 635 980 445 2710 4650VL-3500-48x192-34-A or RGB 60 x 2110 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 638 1070 486 2930 5060VL-3500-48x208-34-A or RGB 60 x 237 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 641 1160 527 3180 5480VL-3500-48x224-34-A or RGB 60 x 255 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 644 1240 563 3430 5890VL-3500-48x240-34-A or RGB 60 x 272 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 648 1330 604 3650 6300VL-3500-48x256-34-A or RGB 60 x 2811 x 8 182 x 178 x 20 651 1420 645 3875 6780
VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS9 CHARACTERS (34 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-34-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
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S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-16x48-20-A or RGB 19 x 38 x 8 52 x 111 x 21 29 60 28 220 260VL-3500-16x64-20-A or RGB 19 x 49 x 8 52 x 143 x 21 212 70 32 250 300VL-3500-16x80-20-A or RGB 19 x 59 x 8 52 x 174 x 21 216 80 37 310 380VL-3500-16x96-20-A or RGB 19 x 69 x 8 52 x 206 x 21 219 100 46 340 420VL-3500-16x112-20-A or RGB 19 x 710 x 8 52 x 238 x 21 222 110 50 360 460VL-3500-16x128-20-A or RGB 19 x 810 x 8 52 x 270 x 21 225 130 59 390 500VL-3500-16x144-20-A or RGB 19 x 911 x 8 52 x 301 x 21 229 140 64 450 570VL-3500-16x160-20-A or RGB 19 x 1011 x 8 52 x 333 x 21 232 160 73 480 610VL-3500-16x176-20-A or RGB 19 x 120 x 8 52 x 365 x 21 235 170 78 540 690VL-3500-16x192-20-A or RGB 19 x 130 x 8 52 x 396 x 21 238 180 82 570 730VL-3500-16x208-20-A or RGB 19 x 141 x 8 52 x 428 x 21 241 200 91 590 770VL-3500-16x224-20-A or RGB 19 x 151 x 8 52 x 460 x 21 244 210 96 620 810VL-3500-16x240-20-A or RGB 19 x 162 x 8 52 x 491 x 21 248 230 105 680 880VL-3500-16x256-20-A or RGB 19 x 172 x 8 52 x 523 x 21 251 240 109 710 930VL-3500-32x48-20-A or RGB 29 x 38 x 8 84 x 111 x 21 49 90 41 300 390VL-3500-32x64-20-A or RGB 29 x 49 x 8 84 x 143 x 21 412 110 50 390 500VL-3500-32x80-20-A or RGB 29 x 59 x 8 84 x 174 x 21 416 130 59 480 610VL-3500-32x96-20-A or RGB 29 x 69 x 8 84 x 206 x 21 419 160 73 530 700VL-3500-32x112-20-A or RGB 29 x 710 x 8 84 x 238 x 21 422 180 82 620 810VL-3500-32x128-20-A or RGB 29 x 810 x 8 84 x 270 x 21 425 200 91 680 900VL-3500-32x144-20-A or RGB 29 x 911 x 8 84 x 301 x 21 429 230 105 730 980VL-3500-32x160-20-A or RGB 29 x 1011 x 8 84 x 333 x 21 432 250 114 820 1090VL-3500-32x176-20-A or RGB 29 x 120 x 8 84 x 365 x 21 435 270 123 910 1210VL-3500-32x192-20-A or RGB 29 x 130 x 8 84 x 396 x 21 438 300 137 960 1290VL-3500-32x208-20-A or RGB 29 x 141 x 8 84 x 428 x 21 441 320 146 1050 1400VL-3500-32x224-20-A or RGB 29 x 151 x 8 84 x 460 x 21 444 340 155 1110 1490VL-3500-32x240-20-A or RGB 29 x 162 x 8 84 x 491 x 21 448 370 168 1200 1600VL-3500-32x256-20-A or RGB 29 x 172 x 8 84 x 523 x 21 451 390 177 1250 1690
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VL-3500FULL-MATRIX DMS5 CHARACTERS (20 mm)70 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
FRONT-ACCESS
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VL-3500-16x48-20-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
METERS (HxWxD)
LINES2CHAR3 PER LINE
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (AMBER)
MAXIMUM POWER USAGE WATTS4 (RGB)
VL-3500-48x48-20-A or RGB 310 x 38 x 8 115 x 111 x 21 69 120 55 420 540VL-3500-48x64-20-A or RGB 310 x 49 x 8 115 x 143 x 21 612 150 69 500 700VL-3500-48x80-20-A or RGB 310 x 59 x 8 115 x 174 x 21 616 180 82 650 850VL-3500-48x96-20-A or RGB 310 x 69 x 8 115 x 206 x 21 619 210 96 730 1010VL-3500-48x112-20-A or RGB 310 x 710 x 8 115 x 238 x 21 622 250 114 820 1170VL-3500-48x128-20-A or RGB 310 x 810 x 8 115 x 270 x 21 625 280 128 900 1290VL-3500-48x144-20-A or RGB 310 x 911 x 8 115 x 301 x 21 629 310 141 1020 1450VL-3500-48x160-20-A or RGB 310 x 1011 x 8 115 x 333 x 21 632 340 155 1130 1600VL-3500-48x176-20-A or RGB 310 x 120 x 8 115 x 365 x 21 635 370 168 1250 1760VL-3500-48x192-20-A or RGB 310 x 130 x 8 115 x 396 x 21 638 410 186 1360 1910VL-3500-48x208-20-A or RGB 310 x 141 x 8 115 x 428 x 21 641 440 200 1450 2070VL-3500-48x224-20-A or RGB 310 x 151 x 8 115 x 460 x 21 644 470 214 1530 2190VL-3500-48x240-20-A or RGB 310 x 162 x 8 115 x 491 x 21 648 500 227 1620 2350VL-3500-48x256-20-A or RGB 310 x 172 x 8 115 x 523 x 21 651 530 241 1700 2480VL-3500-64x48-20-A 410 x 38 x 8 147 x 111 x 21 89 150 69 530 ndashVL-3500-64x64-20-A 410 x 49 x 8 147 x 143 x 21 812 190 87 650 ndashVL-3500-64x80-20-A 410 x 59 x 8 147 x 174 x 21 816 230 105 820 ndashVL-3500-64x96-20-A 410 x 69 x 8 147 x 206 x 21 819 270 123 930 ndashVL-3500-64x112-20-A 410 x 710 x 8 147 x 238 x 21 822 310 141 1080 ndashVL-3500-64x128-20-A 410 x 810 x 8 147 x 270 x 21 825 350 159 1190 ndashVL-3500-64x144-20-A 410 x 911 x 8 147 x 301 x 21 829 390 177 1330 ndashVL-3500-64x160-20-A 410 x 1011 x 8 147 x 333 x 21 832 430 196 1480 ndashVL-3500-64x176-20-A 410 x 120 x 8 147 x 365 x 21 835 480 218 1620 ndashVL-3500-64x192-20-A 410 x 130 x 8 147 x 396 x 21 838 520 236 1760 ndashVL-3500-64x208-20-A 410 x 141 x 8 147 x 428 x 21 841 560 255 1910 ndashVL-3500-64x224-20-A 410 x 151 x 8 147 x 460 x 21 844 600 273 2020 ndashVL-3500-64x240-20-A 410 x 162 x 8 147 x 491 x 21 848 640 291 2160 ndashVL-3500-64x256-20-A 410 x 172 x 8 147 x 523 x 21 851 680 309 2270 ndash
Notes1 Display cabinet depth dimensions include zee-extrusion mounting brackets on the rear of the cabinet
Contact Daktronics for specific mounting details2 Nominal character heights and number of lines that fit on each DMS are calculated using 7-pixel-high fonts Many other font sizes are available
Contact Daktronics for details about other fonts3 The number of characters per line is calculated using a fixed-width 7-pixel-high by 5-pixel-wide font and one pixel seperator between characters
Contact Daktronics for character capacity using other fonts4 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on a maximum load of typical DMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Maximum current
is a per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in the DMS such as cabinet heaters and auxiliary control panels Contact Daktronics for more information
5 Typical power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 15 percent of the pixels at 100 intensity) the sign controller and ventilation system6 Line and character matrix also available Please contact Daktronics for more information7 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
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VANGUARDreg DEDICATED DMS (DDMS) VM-1020
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Amber or redgreenamber modelsbull Minimum sign intensity
9200 cdmsup2 (Amber) 5000 cdmsup2 (Red) 5000 cdmsup2 (Green)
bull High-quality LEDs with latest technologybull Light sensor in each LED panel provides consistent
LED brightness and optimum legibility in all conditions
RELIABILITYbull Full diagnostics to automatically monitor pixels
temperature power supplies and morebull Withstands adverse weather conditionsbull Redundant power supplies provide
uninterrupted operationbull Conformal coating on all circuit boardsbull Complete customer service options including
parts exchange on-site maintenance and toll-free help desk support
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
EASY MAINTENANCE Reduce the need for bucket trucks or lane closures Critical components are located inside the roadside DDMS cabinet
SIMPLE INSTALLATION Lightweight LED panels easily bolt onto static panels mounted on overhead or roadside structures
FRONT-ACCESS LED modules are the only components inside the cabinet and can be accessed by opening a swing-down cabinet door
LOW PROFILE Absence of internal components creates a two-inch deep LED panel for easy installation and eliminates shadows on the face of static panels
HIGH LEGIBILITY Provides the same recommended ITS brightness as a traditional DMS A protective black aluminum mask over polycarbonate provides superior contrast and minimum glare
FULL MONITORING CAPABILITY Complete NTCIP diagnostics including pixel and system conditions monitoring for all DDMS in a set
RANGE OF STANDARD MODELS Range of standard line widths See the model specifications on page 26 for a full listing
DDMS CONTROLLER Allows instant updating of up to six LED panels
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL Local diagnostics without need for an onsite laptop
INDUSTRY STANDARDS Meets NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL 48 UL 50 UL 1433 ANSIAWS D12 Structural Welding Code FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY Bright amber or redgreenamber models can indicate low medium and high travel times and toll rates
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
SIGN FACE
66 mm 18 inches 1100 feettri-color
or amber line
masked46 mm 12 inches 600 feet
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VM-1020 swing-down cabinet door
Photo courtesy of WSDOT
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VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 26
VM-102018 amp 12rdquo CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
DEDICATED DMS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS
METERS (HxWxD)
CHAR PER LINE1
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL
POUNDS
WEIGHT PER LED PANEL KILOGRAMS
TYPICAL PER SET POWER3
WATTS
(1- 6 LED PANELS)
MAXIMUM PER SET CURRENT2
VM-1020-7x10-66-A or RG 110 x 26 x 2 056 x 076 x 005 2 23 10 125-185
16A per leg
See note2 below
VM-1020-7x15-66-A or RG 110 x 37 x 2 056 x 109 x 005 3 43 19 131-221
VM-1020-7x20-66-A or RG 110 x 48 x 2 056 x 142 x 005 4 44 20 137-257
VM-1020-7x25-66-A or RG 110 x 59 x 2 056 x 175 x 005 5 53 25 143-293
VM-1020-7x35-66-A or RG 110 x 711 x 2 056 x 241 x 005 7 71 33 155-365
VM-1020-7x50-66-A or RG 110 x 112 x 2 056 x 340 x 005 10 100 46 173-473
VM-1020-7x10-46-A or RG 15 x 110 x 2 041 x 056 x 005 2 14 6 120-159
VM-1020-7x15-46-A or RG 15 x 27 x 2 041 x 079 x 005 3 19 9 124-182
VM-1020-7x20-46-A or RG 14 x 33 x 2 041 x 099 x 005 4 24 11 128-206
VM-1020-7x25-46-A or RG 14 x 40 x 2 041 x 121 x 005 5 29 14 132-229
VM-1020-7x35-46-A or RG 14 x 52 x 2 041 x 166 x 005 7 53 25 140-275
VM-1020-7x50-46-A or RG 14 x 76 x 2 041 x 232 x 005 10 54 25 151-345
FIXED LOCATION VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
PIXEL ROWS
PIXEL COLUMNS
PIXEL SPACING (MM)
LED COLOR
VM-1020-7x20-66-AMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
Notes (Specific to VM-1020 product)1 Characters per line are determined using a 7x4 VM series standard font2 Amps Per Leg numbers are based on maximum load of typical DDMS including a fully loaded 15A convenience outlet Amps per leg value for 120240 3W+G system This number could vary depending on options installed in DDMS such as additional control cabinet Contact Daktronics for more information3 Typical Power includes a partially illuminated LED sign (with 30 pixels at 100 intensity) along with DDMS controller DDMS cabinet ventilation external communication equipment within DDMS cabinet Number ranges are for one to six LED panels Contact Daktronics for exact power numbers for 2 3 4 and 5 LED panel configurations4 Consistent with Daktronics continuous improvement program all product features are subject to change without notice
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VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 27
VANGUARDreg VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN (VSLS) VS-5220
LEGIBILITYbull 30-degree viewing anglebull Minimum sign intensity
12400 cdmsup2 (Full Color)bull 0-100 automatic and 248 levels of
manual brightness controlbull External brightness sensorbull High-quality LEDs use latest technologybull MUTCD-compliant static sign panel reflective
white sheeting with black E-Series lettering
RELIABILITYbull Withstands humidity high temperature
and adverse weather conditionsbull Conformal coating on all circuit boards
COMMUNICATIONbull Ethernet cellular fiber direct or radiobull Control system compliant with NTCIP
1203 v02
FRONT-MODULE ACCESS Lightweight front-accessed aluminum cabinet for easy maintenance
PROVEN LED PROTECTION UV-inhibiting epoxy dome and potting material protect the LEDs from excess heat and the elements
CONTROLLER Built for reliability and seamless NTCIP 1203 v02 connectivity
DESIGNED TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS NTCIP 1203 v02 NEMA TS 4 AASHTO UL FCC NEC
COLOR CAPABILITY LED modules accurately replicate static speed limit signs with black text on a bright white background
PIXEL PITCH AVAILABLE
MINIMUM CHARACTER
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM VIEWING DISTANCE
COLOR MATRIX TYPE
VIEWING ANGLE CONE
34 mm 18 inches 1100 feet full full
FEA
TURES
SPEC
IFIC
ATI
ON
S
VS-5220 louvered modules
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VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 29
VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 31
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 33
DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 28
VSLS18 CHARACTERS30 DEGREE VIEWING CONE
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN
SERIES NUMBER
DIGITCAPACITY
DIGITSIZE
LED COLOR
VSLS-5220-2-18-RGBMODEL NUMBER GUIDE
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1 FEET INCHES
(HxWxD)
APPROX CABINET DIMENSIONS1
MILLIMETERS (HxWxD)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 (HxW)
APPROX SIGN
DIMENSIONS1 METERS (HxW)
WEIGHT POUNDS
WEIGHT KILOGRAMS
MAX POWER USAGE
WATTS5
TYPICAL POWER USAGE WATTS5
VSLS-5220-2-18-34-RGB 23 x 211 x 06 686 x 889 x 152 50 x 40 152 x 122 100 454 197 145
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VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
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VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 31
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 29
VANGUARDreg DMS MODEL COMPARISONChoosing the right DMS for your application can be difficult but this chart provides basic guidance Call our sales team at 888-325-8726 for assistance
FEATURES VF-2000 SERIES VF-2100 SERIES VF-2400 SERIES VF-2300 SERIES VL-3500 SERIES
INTENDED USE FREEWAY FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIAL FREEWAY ARTERIALARTERIAL TOLL
PLAZAS
NTCIP COMPLIANT YES YES YES YES YES
ACCESS WALK-IN REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT
MATRIX TYPE FULL FULLFULL HIGH
RESOLUTIONFULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
FULL HIGHEST RESOLUTION
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORAMBER OR FULL
COLORFULL COLOR FULL COLOR
DISPLAY CAPABILITYTEXT amp BASIC
GRAPHICSTEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS TEXT amp GRAPHICS
FONTS AVAILABLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE
VIEWING ANGLES 30deg 30deg 30deg 30deg 70deg
CHARACTER HEIGHTS
6 NO NO NO YES YES
9 YES NO YES YES YES
12 NO YES YES YES YES
18 YES YES YES YES YES
MAXIMUM VIEWING RANGE
6 CHARACTER - - - 300 300
9 CHARACTER - - 450 450 450
12 CHARACTER - 600 600 600 600
18 CHARACTER 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
MAXIMUM VIEWING SPEED
6 CHARACTER - - - 15 ndash 25 MPH 15 ndash 25 MPH
9 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH 15 ndash 35 MPH
12 CHARACTER - 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH 15 ndash 45 MPH
18 CHARACTER 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH 35 ndash 75 MPH
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 30
VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 31
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 33
DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 30
VANGUARDreg DMS CONTROL
Dimensions35 H x 1425 W x 9 D (89mm x 362mm x 229mm)
Weight80 lbs (36 kg)
Daktronics offers the most powerful and easy-to-use DMS controllers in the industry Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 the Vanguardreg VFC-3000 is a reliable feature-rich high-performance controller unit which sets the standard for quality features and maintainability This state-of-the-art DMS controller simplifies system installation and operation
VFC-3000 SIGN CONTROLLER
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Interactive menu-driven front panel with keypad Graphical LCD and status indicators are easy to read and usebull Integrated surge protection for communication signals and power prevents damage to communication portsbull Real-time monitoring of display and all electronic subsystems allows immediate reaction to sign issuesbull NEMA TS 4-tested means the VFC-3000 can withstand the harshest environmental conditionsbull Localremote control mode and controller reset allow for manual override of the displaybull Compliant with NTCIP 1203 v02 for simple integration with any DMS systembull Operates Vanguard VF-2000 VF-2100 VF-2300 and VF-2400 DMS modelsbull Integrated dial-up modem Ethernet port and serial ports simplify integrationbull Fiber-optic controller-to-sign cable eliminates electromagnetic interferencebull This interchangeability reduces spare parts and simplifies maintenancebull Mounts in standard 19-inch equipment cabinet rack
Power120 or 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 15 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
Dimensions68 H x 69 W x 35 D (173mm x 175mm x 89mm)
Weight25 lbs (136 kg)
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Increases safety and reduces maintenance time by reducing trips between the ground and the signbull Controls configures or monitors the DMS from both the sign and on the groundbull Compact size that can be located in pole-mounted cabinetbull Connects to a sign from distances of up to 2500 feetbull No field laptop needed
The Vanguard DMS Auxiliary Control Panel complements the VFC-3000 DMS controller by providing a secondary control interface panel at the DMS site emulating all functionality of the VFC-3000 and reducing the number of trips between the main controller in the ground cabinet and the sign
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL
Power120 VAC 60 Hz 10 W max
Operating Temperatures-34deg F to +165deg F (-37deg C to +74deg C)
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 31
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 33
DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
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CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
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StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
FLEXIBLE Two different suites allow suitable functionality for your investment
bullStandard built for field maintenance and troubleshooting offers test patterns quick display editing tools and full diagnostics
bullProfessional expands the toolset to provide client-server architecture remote diagnosticsnotifications an advanced Content Studio (which includes a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed graphics including common MUTCD-defined symbols) and much more
DMS SYSTEM MANAGEMENTORGANIZED Modeled after modern flagship software packages
bullAn intuitive graphical interface guides new users with little training yet provides in-depth functionality for experts
bullAfter a displayrsquos parameters are created clicking each DMS opens powerful message creation diagnostic and scheduling tools
bullMore complex features can be made simplemdashfacilitated by step-by-step wizards
ADVANCED SECURITY Security is a crucial factor in DMS software
bullUser profiles with passwords real-time display status and more ensures your display network is being run properly at all times
bullDaktronics provides instant Internet updates which allows implementation of precautionary measures and maximizes functionality
Vanguard Version 4 continues Daktronics tradition of offering the most robust Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) control software since 1988 In addition to its enhanced feature set Vanguard v4 is available in two versions Standard for field technicians and Professional for traffic management centers
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
bull Complete message creation and playback tools Full subsystem and pixel-level diagnosticsbull Choice of two suites Standard and Professional for precise functionalitybull Universal NTCIP v01 and v02 support to control compliant DMSbull Trusted and used as a state-wide DMS system management toolbull Intuitive organized interface
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VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 32
VANGUARDreg v4CENTRAL AND FIELD DMS CONTROL SOFTWARE
VANGUARD SOFTWARE DEVELOPERrsquoS KIT (SDK)
The Vanguard v4 Software Developerrsquos Kit is a tool used by integrators to provide expanded control of NTCIP compliant DMS The kit contains documentation sample application and the Vanguard v4 Server Contact Daktronics for more information
UNIVERSAL DMS CONTROLNTCIP 1203 v02 COMPLIANCE
Daktronics has had representation in the NTCIP DMS Working Group since the standardrsquos inception in 1998 Through installing and communicating with thousands of NTCIP-compliant DMS Daktronics has gained the necessary experience to make NTCIP integration simple Vanguard v4 will universally interface with all NTCIP-compliant DMS With added standard support for many Daktronics objects in NTCIP 1203 v2 controlling and diagnosing DMS has never been easier or more efficient
EASY AND POWERFULMESSAGE CREATIONVanguard software includes two message creation tools
bullThe Message Studio is capable of creating powerful messages with text andor graphics It features a variety of fonts and a library of pre-designed clip art which includes common MUTCD-defined symbols
bullThe Quick Message editor allows operators to enter new text messages rapidly Vanguard v4 Software also allows users to select messages from pre-programmed libraries for immediate display on a sign
VANGUARD v4 STANDARDInstall Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics testing and message creation to the field Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance
bull Locate pixel failures and monitor component status instantlybull Create quick messages with the WYSIWYG editorbull Ensure security with username login systembull Control any NTCIP-compliant DMSbull Run diagnostics and pixel tests
VANGUARD v4 PROFESSIONALVanguard Professional enacts powerful control over large DMS networks from traffic management centers Professional includes all the monitoring message creation and diagnostics tools necessary to maximize the functionality of state-of-the-art NTCIP DMS
bull Log events verify and troubleshoot problems and automatically alert TMC staff of problems via email
bull Pre-schedule scenarios in the Schedule Studio to manage events with a few mouse clicks
bull Manage DMS networks with list view or map view with live messages displayed
bull Create advanced text and graphical messages easily with the Content Studio
bull Run nearly unlimited DMS at once from TMCs with client-server architecture
bull View group and monitor multiple DMS in real timebull Includes the features of Vanguard v4 Standardbull Enhanced security options
Vanguard v4 Standard Component-Level Diagnostics
Vanguard v4 Standard Pixel Test Vanguard v4 Professional Content StudioVanguard v4
Professional List View
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DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 33
DAKTRONICS ITS RESOURCES
Contact Daktronics to schedule a presentation and demonstration of Vanguard DMS products The Vanguard road show includes the following models
bull Vanguard VF-2020 66 mm - Monochromebull Vanguard VF-2420 34 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VS-5220 VSLSbull Vanguard VL-3500 20 mm - Full Colorbull Vanguard VM-1020 66 and 46 mm
Call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom to schedule a visit
VANGUARD ROAD SHOW
Visit Daktronics website at wwwdaktronicscomtransportation to find more information about our products and applications Wersquove assembled material to help you understand our products and DMS technology in general including
bull The DMS 101 section with basic information and tips regarding DMS technologybull An extensive photo gallery of ITS projectsbull Usage examples for many ITS applications
In addition to the resources on our website Daktronics has also created an online community with news and updates for transportation architects engineers and consultants We invite you to join the conversation at tbublogdaktronicscom
For more information call 888-325-8726 or email transportationdaktronicscom
DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION ONLINE
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 34
CUSTOMER LIST
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES RELYING ON DAKTRONICS DMS407 ETR Concession Company ONAlabama DOTAlberta Transportation MinistryArizona DOTArlington County VABlue Water Bridge Authority ONCanadian Federal Government CaltransCentral Texas Regional Mobility AuthorityChicago DOTCity of Arlington TXCity of Athens OHCity of Burbank CACity of Chesapeake VACity of Dallas TXCity of Fairfax VACity of Issaquah WACity of Los Angeles CACity of Minneapolis MNCity of North Las Vegas NVCity of Orlando FLCity of Roseville CACity of San Francisco CACity of Seattle WACobequid Pass NSColorado DOTConnecticut DOTCumberland Gap Tunnel AuthorityDelaware DOTDetroit Windsor Tunnel MIDouglas County COFlorida DOT
Florida TurnpikeGeorgia DOTHarris County Toll Road Authority TXIdaho DOTIllinois DOTIllinois State Toll Highway AuthorityIndiana DOTIowa DOT Kansas DOTKentucky Transportation CabinetKing County DOT WALouisiana DOTDMaine Turnpike AuthorityManitoba Infrastructure and TransportationMaricopa County AZMaryland Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Turnpike AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority NYMichigan DOTMinistre des Transports du QuebecMississippi DOTMissouri DOTMontana Transportation DepartmentMTA Bridges and Tunnels NYNebraska Department of RoadsNevada DOTNew Hampshire DOTNew Jersey DOTNew Jersey Highway AuthorityNew Jersey Sports Expo amp AuthorityNew Jersey Turnpike AuthorityNew York City DOT
New York State Bridge AuthorityNew York State DOTNew York State Thruway AuthorityNorth Carolina DOTNorth Carolina Turnpike AuthorityNorth Dakota DOTNorth Texas Tollway AuthorityOgdensburg Bridge and Port AuthorityOhio DOTOhio Turnpike CommissionOklahoma DOTOrange County Expressway Authority FLOregon DOTParcs Canada ABPennsylvania DOTPennsylvania Turnpike CommissionPort Authority of NY and NJPort of Los AngelesPort of PortlandRhode Island DOTSouth Carolina DOTSouth Dakota DOTTennessee DOTTexas DOTUtah DOTUS Customs and Border ProtectionVirginia DOTWashington State DOTWest Virginia DOHWisconsin DOTWyoming DOT
CUSTOMERS USING FULL-COLOR DMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS
RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 35
StatesProvinces using Daktronics DMS
StateProvinces using Daktronics Full-Color DMS
StatesProvinces without Daktronics DMS
DAKTRONICSINSTALLATION MAP
117 Prince Drive PO Box 5120 Brookings South Dakota 57006-5120tel 800-325-8726 605-692-0200 x57701 fax 605-697-4700wwwdaktronicscomits email transportationdaktronicscomVanguard
reg is a registered trademark of Daktronics
Copyright copy 2011 Daktronics Print Version DD2116398 Rev00 092011
WWWDAKTRONICSCOMDMS