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Adaptive Alpha RF900 Instruction Manual

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Equipment description

Power supply
(only used with
Antenna, 2dBi
Alpha RF900
server)
Equipment connection
RF900 server connection
Alpha RF900 server
Adaptive Micro Systems • 7840 North 86th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA • 414-357-2020 • 414-357-2029 (fax) • http://www.adaptivedisplays.com
Trademarked names appear throughout this document. Rather than list the names and entities that own the trademarks or insert a trademark symbol with each mention of the trademarked
name, the publisher states that it is using names for editorial purposes and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of improperly using the trademark.
The following are trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems: Adaptive, Alpha, AlphaLert, AlphaNET, AlphaNet plus, AlphaEclipse, AlphaPremiere, AlphaTicker, AlphaVision, AlphaVision
InfoTracker, Automode, BetaBrite, BetaBrite Director, BetaBrite Messaging Software, Big Dot, Director, EZ KEY II, EZ95, PagerNET, PPD, PrintPak, Serial Clock, Smart Alec, Solar, TimeNet
April 5, 2004
Alpha RF900 Wireless Transceiver Instructions
Antenna
connector
Alpha RF900 server
(connects to computer)
Alpha RF900e client
(connects to sign)
Connect to a COM port
© Copyright 2004 Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. All rights reserved.
The distinctive trade dress of this product is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems LLC.
Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
for Outdoor Signs
LEDs:
• PWR — lit when the unit has power.
• LINK — on the server, should always be lit. On the client,
only lit when the client detects another Alpha RF900.
• RX — blinks when the unit receives data.
• TX — blinks when the unit transmits data.
Power connection (only on Alpha RF900 server)
Computer or sign connection
and
Operating temperature:
Frequency:
Range:
RS232 interface:
Computer connection
Computer cable
(pn 1088-8634)
RF900 Server
RF900e Client
0°C to 70°C
-40°C to 80°C
902 - 928 MHz (US/Canada) FHSS
300 to 500 feet (indoors)
Up to 3500 feet line-of-site (outdoors)
DB9 female
5-wire
9712-1103

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  • Page 1: Equipment Description

    © Copyright 2004 Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. All rights reserved. Adaptive Micro Systems • 7840 North 86th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA • 414-357-2020 • 414-357-2029 (fax) • http://www.adaptivedisplays.com Trademarked names appear throughout this document. Rather than list the names and entities that own the trademarks or insert a trademark symbol with each mention of the trademarked name, the publisher states that it is using names for editorial purposes and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of improperly using the trademark.
  • Page 2 April 5, 2004 Alpha RF900 Wireless Transceiver Instructions for Outdoor Signs (pn 9712-1103) RF900e client connection The RF900e client is installed inside of an outdoor sign as shown below: AlphaEclipse 2500, 2600, and 3500 outdoor sign NOTE: The antenna bracket should not be attached to the sign itself.
  • Page 3 Alpha RF900 Wireless Transceiver Instructions for Outdoor Signs (pn 9712-1103) April 5, 2004 AlphaEclipse 3600 outdoor sign Antenna, 2 dbi (pn 1211-9201) Antenna bracket (pn 6811-6117) Do not attach to sign 20-foot coax cable (pn 1160-9009A) Communication Cube The communication cube is on the bottom row of a sign.
  • Page 4 Finally, select Messages > Edit. Create a message and click File > Transmit. At the Transmit Options prompt, check To All Sites. Then click OK. The TX indicator on the Alpha RF900 unit should blink as your message is sent.