Velcro strips (Optional. For flush wall mount where applicable. Not pictured below.) 3-foot Extender Cable (Optional use. Not pictured below. Used to connect the Data Receiver to an ALPHA 4000 Series or 7000 Series sign when wall mounting either of these signs.) Modular Plug (Optional use.
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Note: If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16.
ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 215 Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The Jumper top Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic. Jumper bottom When installing the Jumper, be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA 215 case. STOP If the Jumper falls inside, service may be required to remove it.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 215 News Service Setup (continued) Step 6: Insert the Data Receiver cable plug into the Receiver Cable RS232 Port on the back of the sign. Then place the cable in the Cable Groove: Figure 5: Completed installation.
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Note: If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16.
ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA Big Dot® Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The Jumper top Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic. Jumper bottom When installing the Jumper, be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA Big Dot® STOP case.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA Big Dot® Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 6: Insert the Data Receiver cable plug into the left Receiver Cable port on the back of the sign. Then place the cable in the Cable Groove: Figure 9: Completed installation.
Step 2: Remove the Access Cover located on the side of the unit, by grasping the Front Tab and sliding the Access Cover off: Access ALPHA Cover 4000 Series Front Tab Communication Ports Power supply Figure 10: ALPHA 4000 Series sign (front & back). Figure 11: Access Cover removal.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 3: After removing the Access Cover, find the Two-Prong Receptacle located at the bottom of the EPROM: EPROM Two-Prong Receptacle Three-Prong Receptacle Figure 12: The compartment under the Access Cover.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 6: Next, find the Three-Prong Receptacle located below the Two-Prong Receptacle. If the existing jumper is not on the leftmost two pins (for RS232), then remove the...
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 7: Insert the Data Receiver cable into the bottom Communication Port—the RS232 port—on the back of the sign: Insert Receiver cable plug into the bottom RS232 port (as shown here) Figure 15: Data Receiver cable installation.
If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2. If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 3: After removing the Access Cover, find the Two-Prong Receptacle located at the bottom of the EPROM: EPROM Two-Prong Receptacle Three-Prong Receptacle Figure 17: The compartment under the Access Cover. Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 6: Next, find the Three-Prong Receptacle located below the Two-Prong Receptacle. If the existing jumper is not on the leftmost two pins (for RS232), then remove the jumper and place it over these two pins: Jumper Make sure the Three-Prong...
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 7: Insert the Data Receiver cable into the bottom Communication Port—the RS232 port—on the back of the sign: Insert Receiver cable plug into the bottom RS232 port (as shown here) Figure 20: Data Receiver cable installation.
If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2 If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12.
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