Using A Computer To Operate Your Sign - Adaptive Micro Systems BetaBrite 1036 Programming Manual

BETA BRITE Programming Manual

Using a computer to operate your sign

Messages can also be programmed into the sign using a computer. To
do this, you'll need special connectors and computer software, either
AlphaNet plus™ or BetaBrite
instructions that come with the software CD to program messages.
To surge-protected
power source
NOTE: A BetaBrite
NOTE: Use only the power supply (Item D) that came with the sign. Set it flat, so
NOTE: Connecting a surge protector between the electrical outlet and the sign is
NOTE: Electrostatic discharge, or carpet shocks, can also cause data loss and
NOTE: Do NOT connect a telephone to the sign's RS232 jack and do NOT try to
Item Part #
A —
1088-8625
B
1088-8627
4370-0001C
C
1088-9108
D —
1102-9102
E
1092-7827
NOTE: BetaBrite
purchase through http://www.BetaBrite.com. Click on
"Shop @ BetaBriteDirect" to submit an order.
6
®
Messaging Software™. Follow the
To the sign's
RS232 jack
(on the side)
D
®
sign can only be connected to one computer. It can not be
networked to more than one computer or to another BetaBrite
that it's not dangling by the cord. Do not fasten it to anything.
highly recommended. Message data can be lost or the sign could be
damaged by power fluctuations.
damage to the sign. Avoid touching the sign after it's been installed,
especially in cold, dry winter air.
substitute ordinary telephone wire for any parts listed below.
Ferrite (ferrite end towards sign), supplied with data cable
25-foot 6-conductor RS232 data cable
50-foot 6-conductor RS232 data cable
25 pin sub-D/to 6 pos. RJ11 adapter
9 pin sub-D/to 6 pos. RJ11 adapter
Power supply
®
BetaBrite Messaging Software™
AlphaNeT plus™ software
®
Messaging Software™ is available for online
C
B
A
To one of the
PC's COM
(RS232) ports
Description
Introduction: Operating a BetaBrite® sign
PC running
®
BetaBrite
Messaging
Software™ or
AlphaNeT plus™
software
®
sign.