Adaptive Display Solutions Alpha 4000 Installation Manual

Alpha 4000 RBG signs are indoor, two-line, full matrix LED displays. These signs can display both text and graphics and can be networked together.

Before you begin

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1. This manual explains how to physically install your sign.
2. For information about connecting your sign to your network and
communicating with your sign, please read the related
documentation listed below which can be found at the Adaptive
web site http://www.adaptivedisplays.com
Document name
AlphaNET User Manual
Messaging Software User
Manual
ActiveX Developer's Reference
Alpha Sign Communications
Protocol
Alpha 4000 RGB Signs
Part number Description
97088081 Allows the creation and
scheduling of
messages for display
on signs.
97010202 Basic sign messaging
with a PC.
97092054 Explains how to use the
Alpha ActiveX Marquee
Control software.
97088061 Used to create custom
messaging solutions.
Installation Manual
3. Determine your network connection:
Wireless network
+
Requires Wi-Fi kit. Uses
Ethernet for communication
and USB for power.
4. Determine how you will mount the sign, either mounted on a wall
or hung from a ceiling.
Notice:
Hardware for attaching to the mounting surface is not
included. Hardware and mounting surface must be
able to support four times the weight of the sign. See
"Sign weights and measurements" on page 5.
5. AC power requirements—maximum 1 amp at 85–264 VAC
Notice:
Power consumption will vary depending on the display
size and content.
Wired network
Ethernet or RS485
Access is via the
removal panel on
the bottom of the
sign. Requires hard
wiring directly to
Located on side of
the sign.
the sign.
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