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LEDI GRAPH OUTDOOR TEXT LED DISPLAY INDOOR TEXT LED DISPLAY GORGY DISPLAY USER MANUAL MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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® GRAPH as far as possible from sources of radiation (Loudspeakers, antennas, high-frequency equipment, electromagnetic alarms…). Gorgy Timing disclaims all liability in the event of accident or damage caused by improper use of LEDI ® GRAPH. All GORGY TIMING products comply with the following standards: CE, EN60950-1, EN55022 class B, EN50024.
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EXPLANATION OF SAFETY SIGNS ON THE PRODUCT General hazard – there is a risk of damage to the product if instructions are not followed Electrical hazard – there is a risk of electrocution or personal injury if instructions are not followed.
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3.4.1. Example for LED modules connection ..............47 3.4.2. RS422 Connection ....................48 3.5. FAN CONNECTION ......................50 3.6. SYSTEM CONNECTION ....................50 3.6.1. RS232 Communication ..................50 3.6.2. RS422 Communication ..................54 3.6.3. RS485 Communication ..................57 3.6.4. General modem communication ................57 3.6.5.
INTRODUCTION This document is the instruction manual for the LEDI GRAPH. This product is designed for larger size and low-cost LED sign. There are LED Display for indoor and outdoor use. Communication standards is LAN (TCP/IP) and some optional communication modes are as RS422 or NTP or GPS.
1.2. ELEMENT IDENTIFICATION The following illustrations depict some of the more commonly accessed elements of LED Display. ► LED Cluster Module LED cluster module is an aggregation of some LED clusters/pixels and driver circuits. It may be a card with LED clusters/pixels and driver circuits or included driver card and lamp card. We call it as LED modules for expedience.
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► Light sensor Used for automatic brightness adjustment. It includes interior light sensor. The interior light sensor is installed inside of LED sign. ► Temperature sensor Temperature sensor is used for getting temperature of environment or internal. It is needed when display temperature on sign.
► Power Supply It is AC/DC adapter. Convert AC line voltage from the load centre to low DC voltage, and provides power for control cards and LED cluster modules. All the power supplies are switching power supply. 1.3. OPERATION MODE ►...
► Control card receives data/signal from control PC and transmits it to multi-function card after processing. Then multi-function card distributes data/signal to LED modules after processing. ► The LED sign system must be connected to earth-ground. Proper grounding is necessary for reliable equipment operation and protects the system from damaging electrical disturbances and lightning.
1.5. LEDI GRAPH INDOOR 1.5.1. Technical specifications Table below lists down technical specifications of LEDI GRAPH Indoor series. Pixel pitch (mm) Control system ColoT (WZP) system (without grayscale) Color Displayed Module resolution 32x64 px 32x32 px Led driver type 1/20duty 1/16duty LED type 2 020 SMD 3 in 1, gold-wire led...
96x160px LEDI GRAPH Indoor P6 1.6. PC SOFTWARE There is powerful PC software which named “WZP Sign Software” to manage LED Display. ® It is designed for Windows computer. WZP Sign Software is a Windows application program designed for the LED Display. The main function of WZP Sign Software is message editor/manager and control LED Display.
► Set counter ► Edit running descript file ► Adjust the time on the sign ► Read the information of sign ► Change baud rate of sign ► Configure the sign ► Insert OS and font on the sign ► Turn on/off power of sign ►...
2. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2.1. OVERVIEW Because every installation site is unique, there is no standard method of mounting. It is customer’s responsibility to ensure that the structure and mounting hardware are able of supporting the Screen, and according with local laws. Support structure design depends on the mounting methods, screen size and its weight.
2.2. CABINET ASSEMBLE A LED Display is made up of one or many cabinets. A cabinet is also composed of small module elements, such as LED cluster module, power supply etc. Each cabinet has an exclusive label. All cabinets make up of the whole sign according as an arrangement rule. Following fig shows the arrangement rule.
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There are 4 steps for installing waterproof connector: Step1: install waterproof rubber. Plug the waterproof rubber into the connection hole of cabinet. Step2: install hollow screw. Plug the hollow screw into the hole that has covered with waterproof. Step3: install hollow screw cap. Twist the hollow screw cap to the hollow screw. Step4: the cable need connect to other cabinet through the hole.
2.3. COMMON MOUNTING METHOD The shape and size of LED Display are different; the use of them is diverse and the method of mounting is most changeful. There isn’t the unification standard of the mounting. Following we introduced several commonly used method of mounting. ►...
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► Desktop installation This method must design a pedestal to support the LED sign. And the LED sign is installed on the pedestal. ► Movable structure This method is base on desktop installation. It is different from desktop installation there are some wheels on the pedestal.
Above mentioned methods is several commonly used method of mounting. About the small LED Display, we commonly use hang type or swing type. About the large LED Display, we commonly use desktop installation or insert type. If the LED Display needs move frequently should use movable structure.
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The stationary ring is an eyebolt. User only tweaks the stationary ring into the screw on top of cabinet. Lift up the Sign to the desired height. Place a hoist steel cable or chain around the truss installation or pothook above the sign, and through the stationary rings on the truss beam.
2.4.2. Wall mounting method This mounting method is mounting sign on wall. There are two kinds bracket for mounting sign on wall so that it has two mounting methods. ► Wall mounting 1 This mounting method used rectangular bracket to hang Sign on wall. Following fig shows the bracket for this mounting method.
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Lift up the Sign to the appointed height. Hang Sign onto wall by pegs. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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► Wall mounting 2 This mounting method used right-angle bracket to hang Sign on wall. Following we will introduce the general mounting process of this method by an example. It may be different from the factual operation. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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Build up the truss installation. Set up hole that used for fixing bracket (wall part) on wall. Then use bolt fixed bracket onto wall: Note: User must confirm the distance between each bolt and the height before fixed bracket onto wall. Warning: Be sure that the truss installation complies with the local regulations regarding such installations and that the truss installation will be able to support the complete load of the LED Sign.
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Lift up the Sign to the appointed height. Use bolt to fix the two parts bracket in together so that the Sign is fixed on wall. Note: Before mounting, user must know the weight of whole sign and accessory. User must sure the backstop can support the weight of sign while mounting it.
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If the space is not enough for good ventilation, and without the isolation plate between the sign and wall, the heat emitted from the sign will back into the sign. So user needs to install the isolation plate. Please refer to following schematic figure: MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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Independent cabinets for Double-face sign are installed back to back, user needs to note: Keep a certain distance(≥240mm) between primary sign and secondary sign for ventilation. If the space between primary sign and secondary sign is too narrow to reach well ventilation, user needs to install an isolation plate between the primary sign and secondary sign.
3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electric connection includes power cable connection and data/signal cable connection. Safety firstly, please read the safety indication, and understands configuration of the system and the routing flow of power and signal. 3.1. COMMON CONNECTOR AND CABLE The power and data/signal connections in the sign use many different types of connectors. Take special care when disengaging any connectors so as not to damage the connector, the cable, or the circuit board.
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► Termination Block Usually used for internal power wires to wires of the same type coming into the cabinet from an external source. ► Ribbon cable Usually used for internal data or signal connection. For example, between LED modules connection uses ribbon cables. ►...
► Light signal cable Usually used for internal light signal connection or output to light sensor. It is made up of five cables: 1-blue, 2-green, 3-white, 4-black, 5-red. ► Temperature signal cable Usually used for internal temperature signal connection or output to temperature sensor. It is made up of three cables: 1-red, 2-yellow, 3-green.
► JP2: Jumper 2, for setting J2 port as RS232 or Modem mode. Connected as “ ” (“1-2”, “3-4”) to set J2 port as RS232 mode. Connected as “ ” (“5-6”, “7-8”) to set J2 port as Modem mode. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
► JP3: Jumper 3, for setting terminal resistance of RS422/RS485 communication. If there are many signs connected in network by RS422/RS485 communication, and the JP3 of all Signs will be not connected. JP3 none connect ► JP4: Jumper 4, for setting load program or control mode. Connected as “ ”...
► DS1/DS2: Indicator of the working mode. ► POWER1: Connect to +5V power supply. ► RXIN: Data input port. Used for connect to Receiving Board or Scan Board. ► TXOUT: Data output port. Used for connect to Scan Board. ► JP1: PLD_JTAG port.
3.3.1. External power cable connection The power cable connection of external is very simply. It needs to have electrical outlet (a Plug AC female) near the sign. We use special designed outdoor sockets for power, data connection. These sockets are designed with waterproof.
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Cable connecting of power supplies may be different with different LED Display. One power supply may provide power for many LED modules and cards. In general, it may be divided three statuses. ► Only one power supply: It only has one power supply to provide power when LED Display is small.
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► More than one power supply: Some LED Displays may need more than one power supplies to provide power. In this status, all power supplies are connected in series. Remark: The color of cable may be different from fact. ► More than one LED cabinet: Some LED Display is made up of many LED cabinets, And it may need one or more power supplies to provide power in each cabinet.
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Remark: The color of cable may be different from fact. Note: In general, the control card and multi-function card need +5V DC power. If it doesn’t have power supply that output voltage is +5V DC, a power transform card is needed between power supply and these cards.
3.4 DATA/SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTION Data/signal cable connection in sign includes LED modules, control card, multi-function card, light sensor and so on. First, we will describe data/signal cable connection between LED modules. In foregoing content, we know data/signal transmit to LED modules must be processed by control card and multi-function card.
3.4.2. RS422 Connection This communication mode is as similar as RS232 communication. The only different from RS232 mode is communication with PC by RS422(J3) port. The light sensor includes two kinds: interior light sensor and exterior light sensor. For interior light sensor...
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For exterior light sensor Note: 1. It may have some different from fact. For example, in fact, it may not have eight rows LED modules in height. And these output ports (OUT1 to OUT8) of multi-function card may not use up but only use someone of them. And some LED sign may not have temperature sensor.
PC simply by a RS232 cable. It requests the control PC must have a RS232(COM) port. If there is no RS232 port, you may use a “USB to RS232” adapter to instead of RS232 port.
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► Communication port in DB9 connector Note: RS232 cable had better not exceed 15 meters. And we don’t recommend cascade LED signs to network by RS232 mode. You had better adopt RS422 communication mode while many LED signs need work in a network.
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Following give the circuit diagram of RS232 connection. Note: 1. Cable is twisted-pair. 2. Cable length must be less than 15 meters. 3. Don’t connect too much LED signs by RS232 mode. 4. Must set port J2 as RS232 mode by setting jumper “JP2”(connected “1-2”, “3-4”). MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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► Communication port is 7Pin Socket ► RS232 Cable Following give the circuit diagram of RS232 connection. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
“RS232 to RS422” adapter, for PC does not have RS422 port. It requests the control PC must have a RS232(COM) port. If there is no RS232 port, you may use a “USB to RS232” adapter to instead of RS232 port, or use a “USB to RS422” adapter to instead of “RS232 to RS422”...
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Following give the circuit diagram of RS422 connection. Note: 1. Cable is twisted-pair; TxD+ and TxD- is a pair, RxD+ and RxD- is a pair. 2. Cable length must be less than 1200 meters. 3. The number of LED signs can’t exceed 255. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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► Communication port is 7Pin Socket ► RS422 Cable Following give the circuit diagram of RS422 connection. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
It requests the control PC must have a RS232 (COM) port. If there is no RS232 port, you may use a “USB to RS232” adapter to instead of RS232 port, or use a “USB to RS485” adapter to instead of “RS232 to RS485” adapter.
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Modem includes two types: one’s port is DB9, another one’s port is DB25. In PC end, the modem connecting is very simply. It only need connect to PC’s COM port by the cable (standard RS232 cable) that provided with modem. In LED sign end, the cable used for connect modem with sign must make it special.
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Following give the circuit diagram of general modem connection. ► DB9 port type modem Note: It must set port J2 as Modem mode by setting jumper JP2 (“5-6”, “7-8”). DB25 port type modem is as similar as DB9 port modem, we don’t describe it again. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
In PC end, the modem connecting is very simply. It only need connect to PC’s COM port by the cable(standard RS232 cable) that provided with modem. In LED sign end, the cable used for connect modem with sign must make it special.
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Following give the circuit diagram of GSM modem connection. Note: It must set port J2 as Modem mode by setting jumper JP2 (“5-6”, “7-8”). In sometimes, the general modem and GSM modem may mix used in one system. In PC end, it uses general modem.
If use USB port type RF Modem, user only need plug it to PC’s USB port through the cable (standard RS232 cable) that provided with RF modem. If use DB9 port type RF Modem, the cable used for connects RF modem with PC must make it special. Following content will describe how to connect DB9 port type RF Modem with PC.
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In LED Display end, it must use DB9 port type RF Modem, and the cable used for connects RF modem with sign is a normal RS232 DB9 cable with power wire. Following content will describe how to connect DB9 port type RF Modem with LED sign.
Note: The cable used to connect SERIAL-NET adapter with LAN is the standard network cable(twisted-pair). And the cable used to connect SERIAL-NET adapter with LED Display is RS232 DB9 cable. It must set the IP address before using “SERIAL-NET” adapter. User may set the IP address by SerialNetConfigure.exe program. Please refer to SERIAL-NET Adapter User Manual.doc for detailed operation.
3.6.8. Optical modem communication Optical modem is fiber optic modem that used to convert RS232/RS422/RS485 communication to fiber medium. In our system, we only use it as a converter of RS232 to fiber medium. In general, we use optical modem communication mode when the environment is bad for communication.
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In PC end, the fiber optic modem connecting is very simply. It only need connect to PC’s COM port by the cable(standard RS232 cable) that provided with modem. In LED display end, the cable used for connect modem with sign must make it special.
Following give the circuit diagram of fiber optic modem connection with LED sign. Note: Must set port J2 as modem mode by setting jumper JP2(“5-6”, “7-8”). 3.6.9. GPRS modem communication GPRS modem communication mode is an optional communication of LED Display system. GPRS modem mode is remote communication.
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NOTE: Before using the GPRS modem communication, user has to configure the parameter of the GPRS modem. More information refers to help of WZP Sign Software program. ► GPRS Modem DB9 cable: Use this cable to connect modem with sign. Following give the circuit diagram of GPRS modem connection.
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Remark: We suggest that user should use computer with COM port to operate LED Display preferentially; if use USB-RS232 adapter, please use the adapter produced by our company firstly; if use USB-RS232 adapter, and the communication is not normal, please select another computer to try, maybe your USB-RS232 adapter is problematic.
4. MAINTENANCE Important Notes: ► Power must be turned off before any repair or maintenance work is done on the sign. ► Qualified service personnel must make any access to internal sign electronics. ► Study foregoing sections to understand configuration of the sign and the routing flow of power and signal/data.
4.2. LED DISPLAY CABLE Due to outdoor use the LED Display are exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. Sand, dust, smog and other dirt adhere on the LED Display and because of that the performance of the sign is reduced. So we recommend cleaning LED cabinet at regular intervals. ►...
Wash away the remaining soap with plenty of fresh water. Warning: Don’t submerge the Sign fully or partly in water or other liquids. Repeat from step 3 until the cabinet is clean. Blow the surface dry with compressed air. 4.3. REPLACEMENT ►...
Hand over the released LED module in front of the sign. Note: It’s possible to pull back the LED module through the grid opening if required. Snap in a new LED module from the front of the sign. Warning: Ensure to orient the LED module correctly while snapping in. The louvers on LED cluster modules must be upwards.
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LED3: Working status indicator. When power on the sign: After power on the sign about 6 seconds and the buzzer sounds 3 times, The LED flash (about 0.5 seconds one time) ----Reset is normal; No flash---Reset is failed. When working: Flash (about one second one time) ---Working normal, No flash---Abnormality ►...
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DS2, DS1 indicator When the DS2 is ‘0’, the DS1 indicates the input signal as following table. Working mode No signal RXIN TXOUT RXIN + TXOUT LCD+RXIN LCD+TXOUT LCD+RXIN+TXOUT When the DS2 is ‘1’ or ‘2’, they indicate the address of the CST-VS-MB-04g; When the DS2 is ‘1’, the DS1 indicates the high bit of hexadecimal;...
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When the DS2 is ‘3’, the DS1 indicates the level of brightness as following table: Brightness level When the DS2 is ‘4’, ‘5’, ‘6’, they indicate the temperature sensor value install on the CST- VS-MB-04g; When the DS2 is ‘4’, the DS1 indicates the ten’s digit of temperature value; When the DS2 is ‘5’, the DS1 indicates the unit’s digit of temperature value;...
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When the DS2 is ‘7’, the DS1 means nothing now. The function is not realized now. Decimal of DS2: Positive or negative symbol for local temperature value, on = negative (-), off = positive (+). Decimal of DS1: It will flash when the number of DS1 or DS2 changed. The below sub-section contains some symptoms that may be encountered in the sign.
4.5. RETURN AND REPAIR Parts that are replaced by spare parts can be returned to us for repair. Please enclose your name, address, phone number, and a clear description of symptoms. When getting returned parts, we will inspect, test and repair it and send it back as soon as possible. The repairing work is free for a period of two years from the date of shipment.
In general, we don’t recommend setting control card clear memory mode, unless the sign has very serious fault. JP2: Jumper 2, for setting J2 port as RS232 or Modem mode. Connected as “ ” (“1- 2”, “3-4”) to set J2 port as RS232 mode. Connected as “...
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► Multi-function card: CST-VS-MB-04g S1: Function setting ON = local scan card setting parameters effect; For example, the first CST-VS-MB- 04g card in the WZP system, the S1 needs to be on. OFF = Receive uplink parameters. S2: Enable setting. ON = Column enable reverse;...
5.2. SOME CABLE DEFINE Power cable The power cable used for external or input/output are mad up of three wires. This power cable connector has three pin. Wiring standard for power cable as following: Pin1 --- L Pin2 --- N Pin3 --- GND Light signal cable The light signal cable contains five colored wires: blue, green, white, black, and red.
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, LEDI , LEDICA , HANDI are trademarks by GORGY TIMING. Statement number for training provider activity: 82 38 04877 38 GORGY TIMING RC 74 B 38 – Any technical, aesthetic, color modification may be made without prior notice. MDE-AFFICHEUR-LEDI-GRAPH-5030V1.0...
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