Sign Specifications - Adaptive Micro Systems Alpha 4000 RGB NEMA 12 Installation Manual

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NSTALLATION

II. RS485 Communication:

• Connect the incoming serial wires (bare-wire

connection) to the following terminal connection points.

• Shielded RS485 cable is recommended. Connect

shield of cable to SHIELD terminal.

• RS485 connection to RS485-(A) and RS485-(B)

terminal.

• Termination is recommended at both ends of all RS485

buses. The last sign in a RS485 bus should be

terminated by placing a jumper wire between the

RS485T and RS485-(B) terminals (jumper wire not

included).

• For the RS485 connection a wire gauge of 24AWG

(minimum) to 18AWG (maximum) is required.

• Torque the terminal connection points to a maximum

of 5 lb-in.

• In order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules attach

one of the provided ferrites around the incoming

RS485 wire(s) and secure with one of the provided tie

wraps to the tie wrap anchor (ferrite must be attached

within the sign). See Communication - Rear View

Cover Removed RS485 Ferrite Installation.

III. Ethernet Communication:

• Insert Ethernet cable into connection point.

• In order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules attach

one of the provided ferrites around the incoming

Ethernet cable and secure with one of the provided tie

wraps to the tie wrap anchor (ferrite must be attached

within the sign). See Communication - Rear View

Cover Removed Ethernet Ferrite Installation.

5. Replace the rear access power panel by inserting the four

8-32 Phillips screws.

• Torque to a maximum of 10 lb-in.