Adaptive Micro Systems AlphaEclipse Excite Quick Start

1) Connect the sign to the network
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or
serious injury. Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing.
A. Disconnect all power from the sign at the power source.
B. At the sign, open the case door labeled Controller (bottom left-
most case)
• Using a 5/32-inch hex tool, turn screw counter-clockwise.
• Slowly pull the door toward you to open.
5/32-inch hex tool
March 16, 2007
Before you start
You will need the following items:
• Ethernet cable or Ethernet crossover cable (for setting up a direct
connection)—included with the sign
• computer or laptop
• ooh!Media CD—included with the sign
• the sign's network settings (at least the IP address, Subnet Mask,
and Default Gateway)
What is a direct connection?
A direct connection is primarily used to test the sign
communications. It requires a direct connection with a computer
or laptop via a crossover cable and is not ideal for a permanent
communication or networking solution.
C. For a network connection:
Route the Ethernet cable from your network through the hole in
the back of the controller case and plug into the Ethernet
connection.
Plug the Ethernet cable in here
Route the Ethernet cable from your network through this hole
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Overview
These instructions apply to setting up an AlphaEclipse Excite™
23mm pitch sign on an Ethernet network or testing
communication via a direct connection.
Step Description
In order to communicate with the
Connect the sign to the
1 sign, it must be on the network or
network
connected to the host computer
ooh!Media is the software that you
will use to send messages to the
2 Install ooh!Media
sign. The computer it is installed on
is referred to as the "host" computer.
You will verify communication
between the host computer and the
3 Send a test message
sign by sending a test message to
the sign.
D. For a direct connection:
• If this is the permanent connection, route the crossover cable
through the back of the sign.
• Connect one end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the connection
labeled Ethernet in the sign's controller case.
• Connect the other end to your computer's Ethernet port.
Plug Ethernet crossover cable in here
Route the crossover cable from
your computer through this hole
E. Close the case door.
F. Apply power to the sign.
Purpose
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