Adaptive AlphaEclipse 3600 Instructions Manual

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Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Series B)
(Form number 9711-8028B, February 14, 2006)
Instructions
Sign Installer
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AlphaNet plus, AlphaEclipse, AlphaEclipse RoadStar, AlphaEclipse StreetSmart, AlphaPremiere, AlphaTicker, AlphaVision, AlphaVision InfoTracker,
Automode, BetaBrite, BetaBrite Director, BetaBrite Messaging Software, Big Dot, Director, EZ KEY II, EZ95, PagerNET, PPD, PrintPak, Serial Clock, Smart
Alec, Solar, TimeNet.
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© Copyright 2004-2006 Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. All rights reserved.
Adaptive Micro Systems, 7840 North 86th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA
414-357-2020, 414-357-2029 (fax), http://www.adaptivedisplays.com
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  • Page 1 Automode, BetaBrite, BetaBrite Director, BetaBrite Messaging Software, Big Dot, Director, EZ KEY II, EZ95, PagerNET, PPD, PrintPak, Serial Clock, Smart Alec, Solar, TimeNet. The distinctive trade dress of this product is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. Due to continuing product innovation, specifications...
  • Page 2 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Determine sign power requirements Look on the bottom back of the sign’s wireway. Model number Number of Total Use this to find the sign’s weight. circuits sign See “Sign mounting (sheet 2)” on...
  • Page 3 UL test #1332. Failure to repaint the area will result in accelerated corrosion of the sign’s structure. Adaptive Micro Systems is not responsible for any failure in the sign’s structure because of this. (POLANE HS Plus Polyurethane Enamel is used to paint the sign’s frame during manufacturing.) Ventilate signs adequately •...
  • Page 4 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Mount signs (continued) Multiple section sign assembly NOTE: These instructions only apply to large signs that are shipped from the factory in multiple sections. These sections must then be assembled into a single sign at the installation site.
  • Page 5 Likely causes for objectionable current are (1) errors in installation wiring, (2) improper neutral-to-case bonds, and (3) equipment-grounding conductor used to carry neutral current. NOTE: Though #3 is permitted by NEC Article 250.32(B)(2), Adaptive does not recommend this wiring method because it creates a potentially hazardous situation.
  • Page 6 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Wire signs together (if only 1 sign, skip this) How are the signs labeled? (select one below) MASTER / SECONDARY MASTER Sign Wireways (back) SECONDARY MASTER UNIT SERIAL ADDRESS = 2...
  • Page 7 February 14, 2006 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) MASTER UNIT SECONDARY MASTER UNIT SERIAL ADDRESS = 1 SERIAL ADDRESS = 2 SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7...
  • Page 8 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Connect MASTER UNIT to messaging computer What is included with the signs? (select one below) Converter Box III (Connected by outdoor wire to MASTER UNIT. Connected to messaging computer by cable.
  • Page 9 February 14, 2006 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) 10 feet up to 4000 feet SHIELD Outdoor AlphaEclipse 3600 BLACK Outdoor cable MASTER UNIT RS232 cable cable (pn 1088-8634) (pn 7124-0203) Converter Box III 2 3 4...
  • Page 10 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Sign mounting (sheet 1) SERVICE DOOR ACCESS (ALLOW 18.5" MINIMUM. REAR ACCESS IS OPTIONAL.) REAR ACCESS 18.5 3.00 1.00 6.87 11.85 1.19 TOP VIEW ONE ENCLOSURE CUBE CONSISTS OF FOUR FRONT ACCESS DISPLAY MODULES.
  • Page 11 DRAWN BY DATE 9/4/03 SCALE: APPROVED BY DATE 1:10 STATUS: Released 1 of 5 RELEASED FOR PRODUCTION PER RFE 1566 09/14/04 REV. DESCRIPTION DATE THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 12 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Sign mounting (sheet 2) BACKSIDE OPEN TO MAXIMIZE AIR FLOW/COOLING. NOTCHED CLIP ANGLE SUGGESTED FOR LOCATING ONLY. SIGN MUST BE SECURED IN POSITION BY ADDITIONAL TOP VIEW WELD, BOLTS, OR RIVETS.
  • Page 13 DESIGNED BY DATE 9/4/03 SIZE DOCUMENT NO. REVISION 11800001-07 DRAWN BY DATE 9/4/03 SCALE: DATE STATUS: Released APPROVED BY 1:12 2 of 5 THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 14 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Sign mounting (sheet 3) 2 X 2 SIGN SECTIONS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. (MULTIPLE SIGN SECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR NON-STANDARD SIZES ONLY. SEE SHEET 2 FOR STANDARD SIZES.)
  • Page 15 DESIGNED BY DATE 9/4/03 SIZE DOCUMENT NO. REVISION 11800001-07 DRAWN BY DATE 9/4/03 SCALE: DATE 1:10 STATUS: Released 3 of 5 APPROVED BY THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 16 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Multiple section sign, vertical split assembly SEE DETAIL A SECURE EACH SET OF CABLES TO INSIDE WALL WIRE ID OF DISPLAY CUBE WITH A TIE WRAP PAD (63101056) AND A TIE WRAP (63100008).
  • Page 17 DOCUMENT NO. REVISION 11800000-15 CHECKED BY DATE RELEASED FOR PRODUCTION SCALE: DATE STATUS: Released APPROVED BY 1 of 1 12/2/03 REV. DESCRIPTION DATE THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 18 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Multiple section sign, horizontal split assembly THREAD NUT (61620025), FOR GROUND CABLE. GROUND CABLE TO BE CONNECTED IN FIELD. TIE WRAP DTURBO TO ANCHOR, 63100029. SEE DETAIL A FOR LABELING.
  • Page 19 CHECKED BY DATE AIL A LE 1: 2 RELEASED FOR PRODUCTION SCALE: DATE STATUS: APPROVED BY Released 1 of 1 12/2/03 REV. DESCRIPTION DATE THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 20 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Multiple section sign, vertical/horizontal split (sheet 1 of 2) SEE DETAIL A SEE DETAIL A WIRE ID DTURBO SEE DETAIL A NOTES: 1) REFER TO WIRING DOCUMENTATION 11800000-04, -05, AND -09 FOR PCB CONNECTION DETAILS.
  • Page 21 DOCUMENT NO. REVISION 11800000-17 CHECKED BY DATE RELEASED FOR PRODUCTION SCALE: APPROVED BY DATE STATUS: Released 1 of 2 12/2/03 REV. DESCRIPTION DATE THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 22 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Multiple section sign, vertical/horizontal split (sheet 2 of 2) 67010014A LOCTITE SHOULD NOT APPLY LABEL COME IN CONTACT WITH PLASTIC! 9800760x DB25 FROM Ca INSERT 2 GROMMETS (63120013) PER SIGN ROW INTO POLY BAG (92005212).
  • Page 23 P1180, MULTI-SECTION, VERT/HOR SPLIT ASSEMBLY DRAWN BY DATE 11/25/03 SIZE DOCUMENT NO. REVISION 11800000-17 CHECKED BY DATE SCALE: STATUS: APPROVED BY DATE Released 2 of 2 THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS LLC AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION...
  • Page 24 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) February 14, 2006 Temperature probe mounting Mounting guidelines The picture below is an example of how the temperature probe should be mounted: • Shielded from sun 1 foot • Located on north side of building •...
  • Page 25 February 14, 2006 Installer Instructions for AlphaEclipse 3600 Signs (Form no. 9711-8028B) MASTER / SECONDARY MASTER sign-to-sign wiring for 3 or more signs MASTER UNIT SECONDARY MASTER UNIT SECONDARY MASTER UNIT Connect SERIAL ADDRESS = 1 SERIAL ADDRESS = 2...
  • Page 26 Automode, BetaBrite, BetaBrite Director, BetaBrite Messaging Software, Big Dot, Director, EZ KEY II, EZ95, PagerNET, PPD, PrintPak, Serial Clock, Smart Alec, Solar, TimeNet. The distinctive trade dress of this product is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. Due to continuing product innovation, specifications...

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