REPLACING THE BILLBOARD ROUTER
2PN 1109610109 REV. B
Replacing the router
➩To replace the router
Billboard operation will continue during this procedure but the content on the
billboard cannot be changed or updated until this procedure is completed.
Do not disconnect power from the billboard or the control cabinet.
1. Open the control cabinet’s front door. When facing the front of the cabinet the load
center will be on the right.
• If applicable, remove the control cabinet’s padlock.
• Turn cabinet handle and pull open the cabinet door.
2. Turn off the router. The router is located on the top shelf inside the cabinet.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cables from the router.
Note: Single billboard configurations will have less cables plugged into the router’s
local ports and only one DVI / Fiber converter attached to the top.
Figure 2. Rear view of a dual billboard router configuration.
4. Remove the router and power adapter from the control cabinet.
• Loosen the velcro strap around the router.
• Detach the DVI / Fiber converter(s) from the top of the router.
• Remove all tie wraps from the power adapter cord’s pathway to the UPS.
• Remove the defective router and power adapter.
5. Position and secure the replacement router.
• Attach the appropriate sticky back velcro piece to the top of the router.
• Place the router in the same position on the shelf as the previous router. The back
of the router faces the front of the cabinet.
• Attach the DVI / Fiber converters to the velcro on top of the router.
• Using the velcro strap, secure the router assembly to the shelf.
WARNING! Possible fall hazard. When servicing billboard components, service personnel must use
a full body safety harness with lanyard. Connect the lanyard to the billboard head’s safety cables;
otherwise serious injury or death may occur.
Velcro strap DVI / Fiber converter
Disconnect cables
On / Off switch
Sticky back velcro
Notice: Do not crimp, kink, or disconnect the fiber optic cabling connected to the
DVI / Fiber converter. Otherwise billboard will not function properly.
