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User's Manual Pub. 0300277-03 Rev. A
InView Message
Displays
Catalog Numbers:
Catalog Number: 2706-P22-SC, 2706-P42R-SC, 2706-P42C2-SC,
2706-P44R-SC, 2706-P44-C2-SC, 2706-P72CN2-SC, 2706-P72CN1-SC,
2706-P74CN2-SC, 2706-P74CN1-SC, 2706-P92C2-SC, 2706-P92C2X,
2706-P94C2-SC, 2706-P94C2X

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Pub. 0300277-03 Rev. A InView Message Displays Catalog Numbers: Catalog Number: 2706-P22-SC, 2706-P42R-SC, 2706-P42C2-SC, 2706-P44R-SC, 2706-P44-C2-SC, 2706-P72CN2-SC, 2706-P72CN1-SC, 2706-P74CN2-SC, 2706-P74CN1-SC, 2706-P92C2-SC, 2706-P92C2X, 2706-P94C2-SC, 2706-P94C2X...

  • Page 2: Important User Information

    InView Message Displays About This Publication This publication describes the InView Display Modules. Appendix A describes installing, wiring, and additional language • messaging format codes for the 2706-P92C2 and 2706-P94C2 displays. Appendix B describes installing, wiring, and additional language • messaging format codes for the 2706-P42C2 and 2706-P44C2 displays.
  • Page 3 InView Message Displays EXPLOSION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause HAZARD an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Identifies information that is critical for successful application and NOTE understanding of the product.
  • Page 4 InView Message Displays ATTENTION Actions ou situations risquant d’entraîner des blessures pouvant être mortelles, des dégâts matériels ou des pertes financières. Les messages « Attention » vous aident à identifier un danger, à éviter ce danger et en discerner les conséquences. Les étiquettes ci-contre, placées sur l’équipement ou à...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION ............................. II IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION ......................... II CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING INVIEW MARQUEE MESSAGE DISPLAY ................1-1 1.1 I ............................1-1 ECTION NTRODUCTION 1.2 W ........................1-1 ECTION IRE AND AFETY UIDELINES 1.3 C ........................1-2 ECTION HANGE THE ERIAL...
  • Page 6 InView Message Displays REFERENCE MATERIAL ............................4-41 CHAPTER 5 INVIEW CONTROL AND INVIEW CONTROL API .................. 5-1 5.1 I ............................5-1 ECTION NTRODUCTION 5.2 Q ............................. 5-1 ECTION UICK VERVIEW 5.3 R ............................5-1 ECTION EFERENCE 5.4 P ............................5-2 ECTION ROPERTIES 5.5 M...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Installing Inview Marquee Message Display

    Chapter 1 Installing InView Marquee Message Display Section 1.1 Introduction These instructions show you how to change the serial address, and how to mount InView series signs with NEMA Types 4, 4X, and 12 enclosures. These signs are intended for indoor or outdoor use depending on the NEMA standard. Type 4 enclosures are intended to provide a degree of protection against •...

  • Page 8: Section 1.3 Change The Serial Address

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display AVERTISSEMENT Actions ou situations risquant de provoquer une explosion dans un environnement dangereux et d’entraîner des blessures pouvant être mortelles, des dégâts matériels ou des pertes financières. Power wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Class II and Class III NOTE Division 2 wiring methods (Articles 501-4(b), 502-4(b) and 503-3(b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70) and in accordance with the local...

  • Page 9: Section 1.5 Electrical Connections For 2706-P42-Sc And 2706-P44-Sc Signs

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display Section 1.5 Electrical Connections for 2706-P42-SC and 2706-P44-SC Signs To install 2706-P42C2-SC and 2706-P44C2-SC Signs, refer to Appendix NOTE To connect the 2706-P42-SC and 2706-P44-SC displays: 1. Remove the power supply cover by unscrewing its six screws. Save the screws for a later step.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 4. Strip the wires back 6.35 mm (1/4-in.). Connect the incoming electrical wires. Be sure to place the wires so they are not caught by screws when replacing NOTE the power supply cover, and also so that they do not interfere with fan operation.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display TB1 may be used for incoming serial connections for RS-232 or RS-485. NOTE TB1-Full Pin Name Pin Name RS-485+ +5 V RS-485- RS-232 TX RS-232 RX Shield 6. Connect the incoming serial wires. TB1 may be used for incoming RS-232 or RS-485 serial connections. They cannot be connected at the same time.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display Be sure to place the wires so they are not caught by screws when replacing NOTE the power supply cover, and also so that they do not interfere with fan operation. TB1-RS-485 Pin Name Pin Name RS-485+ RS-485-...

  • Page 13: Emi Compliance For 2706-P42-Sc And 2706-P44-Sc Signs

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 8. Replace the power supply cover using the 6 screws removed when the cover was removed. 9. Torque the screws to 2.7 Nm (24-lb in.). 10. Connect the power cable to a power source. Section 1.6 EMI Compliance for 2706-P42-SC and 2706-P44-SC Signs This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1. Before you mount a display, disconnect power. Remove only one end cap at a time. NOTE Wall Mount To mount a display on a wall: 1. Remove the 4 screws and end cap from one end of the sign. 2.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 4. Torque the screws to 2.7 Nm (24 lb-in). 5. Replace the end cap using the 4 screws removed in Step 1 above. 6. Torque the screws to 2.7 Nm (24 lb-in). 7. Repeat Steps 1 to 6 for the other end of the sign. Approximate distances between the bracket holes, center-to-center, are shown below.
  • Page 16 1-10 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 10. Match the alignment holes of the brackets on the sign with the alignment holes of the brackets on the wall so that the sign is at the desired viewing angle. The second mounting bracket is shown here for illustration only. It is NOTE actually mounted to the wall.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-11 Ceiling Mount To mount the display to the ceiling: 1. Remove one screw from the top of the end cap. 2. Line up a ceiling bracket with the top hole on the sign’s end cap so the bracket fits in the indentation.
  • Page 18 1-12 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display Stack Mount Up to 4 signs can be hung together vertically (‘stacked’). Mounting system NOTE for stack mounting must support a minimum of four times the total weight of all signs being stacked. Possible crush Hazard.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-13 5. For each end of the signs, secure the stacking bracket from the bottom sign to the next sign using one of the screws removed in Step 3 and torque to 2.7 Nm (24 lb-in). 6.
  • Page 20 1-14 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display Do NOT fasten the top screws to the end caps. The top screws are used to NOTE fasten the ceiling mounting brackets to the end caps in the next step. 3. Attach ceiling mounting brackets to all the end caps and torque the screws to 2.7 Nm (24 lb-in).

  • Page 21: Section 1.8 Mount The 2706-P72-Sc And 2706-P74-Sc Series Nema 4 And 4X Models

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-15 Use chains capable of supporting 4 times the total weight of the sign(s). NOTE Section 1.8 Mount the 2706-P72-SC and 2706-P74-SC Series NEMA 4 and 4X Models To mount the sign: 1. Attach the two sign brackets to a wall, ceiling, or other surface. Be sure to place the brackets so the bracket flanges face appropriately as shown below.
  • Page 22 1-16 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display Keep a minimum 2.54 cm (1.0 in.) clearance on all sides of the sign for NOTE adequate ventilation. Hazardous voltage. WARNING Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury. Always disconnect power to sign prior to servicing. Tension dangereuse.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-17 3. Screw the inside and outside ends of the connector together until water- tight. 4. Strip the electrical wires back 6.35 cm (0.25 in.). 5. Connect the wires by screwing the end of each wire into the power connection.

  • Page 24: Emi Compliance The 2706-P72-Sc And 2706-P74-Sc Series Nema

    1-18 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 7. Connect the incoming serial wires per pinout. TB1 can be used for incoming RS-485 or RS-232 serial connection. They cannot be connected at the same time. RS-485 is recommended to reduce undesirable electrical interference. TB1-RS-485 Pin Name Pin Name...

  • Page 25: Section 1.10 Mount The 2706-P92-Sc And 2706-P94-Sc Displays

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-19 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 26 1-20 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 5. Tilt the sign to select a viewing angle. 6. To hold the sign in place, insert the remaining bolts into the desired viewing angle hole on each bracket. Keep a minimum 2.54 cm (1.0 in.) clearance on all sides of the sign for NOTE adequate ventilation.

  • Page 27: Section 1.11 Electrical Connections For 2706-P92-Sc And 2706-P94-Sc Signs

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-21 Back-To-Back-Mount To connect the sign: 1. Attach the brackets to the sign in the ceiling mount position with the hex bolts supplied. 2. Match the signs together back-to-back and connect them together using a total of six 5/16”...
  • Page 28 1-22 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1. Open the front of the sign case by turning the half-turn latches to the left with a large screwdriver. On the 2706-P92-SC, there are 3 half-turn latches; on the 2706-P94-SC there are 5. Carefully let the front of the case drop forward.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-23 The terminal block is UL rated for wire ranges of 14 to 8 AWG. 5. Remove the necessary hole plugs before connecting the communications cables. 6. Connect the incoming communication wires per the tables below. Use shielded Ethernet cable.
  • Page 30 1-24 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display TB2-AUX +5 V Pin Name Pin Name +5 V TB3-RS-232 Pin Name Pin Name EGND Ethernet (RJ45) To maintain noise immunity, use shielded Ethernet cable. NOTE Pin Name Pin Name NCRD- Download Port (RJ12) The 2706-PCable1-SC is used for downloading messages only and must NOTE be removed after downloading is complete.

  • Page 31: Emi Compliance For 2706-P92-Sc And 2706-P94-Sc Signs

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-25 Section 1.12 EMI Compliance for 2706-P92-SC and 2706-P94-SC Signs This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 32 1-26 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display Panel Cutout Dimensions for 2706-P22-SC Display Electrical Connections for 2706-P22-SC Display The InView display requires 18 to 30 VDC, 0.5 A at 18 VDC. The 2706-PCable1-SC is used for downloading messages only and must NOTE be removed after downloading is complete.
  • Page 33 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-27 To satisfy all agency requirements and ensure proper operation, power this NOTE product using a 24 VDC, class 2 SELV power supply. Use a small screwdriver to remove the terminal block’s header to ease NOTE product wiring.
  • Page 34 1-28 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display RJ12 Connections Pin Name Pin Name +5 V RS-485 Connections Pin Name Pin Name E-GND CH A SHLD CH B COMM TERM RS-232 Connection Pin Name Pin Name DIP Switch Settings for 2706-P22-SC Display The 2706-PCable1-SC is used for downloading messages only and must be removed after downloading is complete.

  • Page 35: Emi Compliance For The 2706-P22-Sc Display

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-29 Coupez l’alimentation de l’afficheur InView avant de régler tout WARNING interrupteur. Les réglages des interrupteurs ne sont scrutés qu’à la mise sous tension. DIP Switch Settings Pin Name Pin Name 1 (LSB) 128 (MSB) Diagnostics Not Used Section 1.14 EMI Compliance for the 2706-P22-SC Display...

  • Page 36: Section 1.16 Rs-232 To Rs-485 Networking

    1-30 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display download to multiple displays over RS-485. 2706-PCABLE1-SC which connects from your PC, running InView • messaging software, to the phone jack type connector on your InView display. In larger InView models, this phone jack may be behind the power supply cover.

  • Page 37: Section 1.17 Global Addressing

    Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display 1-31 RS-485 Echo The RS-485 echo feature addresses the issue of increased network traffic often caused by multiple node addresses and high consumption of communication bandwidth. The display’s design enables users to daisy-chain numerous InView displays off an InView P9x-SC via the RS-485 communication network.

  • Page 38: Section 1.18 Ground And Terminate The Rs-485 Network

    1-32 Chapter 1: Installing InView Message Display A global address of 255 can only be set by hardware and cannot be set NOTE using software. Section 1.18 Ground and Terminate the RS-485 Network Only one device at either end of the link must have earth ground and shield jumpered together.

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Inview System Connectivity

    Chapter 2 InView System Connectivity This chapter demonstrates how the InView display connects to control networks. In the following chapters we show controller configuration and sample ladder for serial ASCII networks. This chapter also discusses how to set-up the display attributes, communications, and how to create messages.

  • Page 40: Tb1 Connections

    Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Section 2.4 TB1 Connections TB1-FULL Pin Name Pin Name RS-485+ +5 V RS-485- RS-232 TX RS-232 RX Shield Section 2.5 2706-P22-SC Display This display operates at 18 to 30 VDC. It has three communication ports. These are the RJ12, DB-9, and a six-position terminal block port.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity 2706-P22R-SC Display Communication Connections RJ11 Connections Pin Name Pin Name +5 V RS-485 Connections Pin Name Pin Name E-GND CH A SHLD CH B COMM TERM RS-232 Connection Pin Name Pin Name The 2706-P22R-SC display has a ten-position dip switch. The first eight positions are used to set the address of the display.

  • Page 42: Dip Switch Settings

    Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity After one complete LED scan is done, a RAM check is performed, and the NOTE display’s memory is cleared. To ensure that the display’s memory is not cleared, turn off power to the display after the LED block test is performed.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Position 1 enables or disables the echo function. When you enable the RS-485 echo function, this allows any packets that come in on COM 0 (download, RJ12 port), COM 1 (RS-232, TB3 port), and the Ethernet TCP/IP port to be sent out the RS-485 port.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Additional Information for 2706-P9x-SC Displays For additional information on communication port wiring and display configuration, refer to the InView Marquee Message Display User Manual, publication 0300281-02_A0(MANUAL_2706-UM016D-EN-P). This product contains a Lithium battery. See publication 0100214- 02_A0(INSTALLATION_INSTRUCTIONS_2706-IN009C-EN-P) for information regarding battery replacement and disposal.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Multiple Communication Rate Support The 2706-P92C-SC and 2706-P94C-SC displays allow you to select serial communication rates of 9600, 19200, or 38400 bps. The communication rates are both hardware (dip switches) and software selectable. For selecting the communication rate using the dip switches, see the NOTE section entitled Dip Switch Settings.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity 3. Choose the communication rate you wish to set the display at and click on the Set button: There is no confirmation that the command was sent. The display must be NOTE power cycled to view the new communication rate settings. Isolated Communication Ports The isolated communication ports consist of RS-232, RS-485, 10/100 Ethernet port and a RS-232 download port.

  • Page 47: 2706-P42-Sc, 2706-P44-Sc, 2706-P72-Sc, 2706-P74-Sc, 2706-P92-Sc, And 2706-P94-Sc Displays

    Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Flash Programmable Firmware The programmable Compact Flash card is located inside the 2706-P9x-SC display on the controller board as shown below. The Compact Flash card must be at least 32 MB; anything less is not NOTE supported.
  • Page 48 2-10 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Display Setup To set up your display: 1. Start the InView messaging software. 2. Create a project. The software prompts for a project file name, a project name, and description. Once this is done, the project name and description appear in the Displays box.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity 2-11 To set the IP address: 1. Select the display you created, which use the Ethernet module. 2. Right click on the display and select Edit Display: Double clicking on the display takes you to the same window. NOTE 3.
  • Page 50 2-12 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Under the section with the Heading TCP/IP settings is the Configure Communications button. 4. Click to access the Ethernet TCP/IP Communications window to set the IP address. 5. In the IP Address field, specify the IP address. 6.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity 2-13 If the Invalid IP Address window appears, click OK, choose a different NOTE desired IP Address, and click the Setup button again. Once a valid IP Address is entered, the following window should appear saying it is ready to assign an IP address: 10.
  • Page 52 2-14 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity However, upon successfully setting up the Gateway Address and Subnet Mask, the following message appears telling you to cycle power to the module: After the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask have all been established, click the OK button on the bottom of the Ethernet TCP/IP Communications window.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity 2-15 Message File Additional Information Additional tasks covered in the following section are: • Attach a Note to a Message Text Color • Date, Time and Variables • Category • • Message Priorities Pause • Message Header •...
  • Page 54 2-16 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity medium-priority message. An alarm message of high water temperature shutdown is a high-priority message. In our example, the water temperature is part of the generator signals that are constantly being monitored and displayed as low-priority signals in the message queue.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity 2-17 networked signs via Ethernet TCP/IP. See the 2706-PENET1-SC documentation for more information on using this communication option. Download Messages Once the message file has been created, there are several download Options: • Download the entire file – Download Message File and Broadcast Download •...
  • Page 56 2-18 Chapter 2: InView System Connectivity Trigger Message and Broadcast Trigger Message Trigger Message and Broadcast Trigger Message allows up to 64 messages selected from the message list to be displayed after download. This is the message queue. Each message is displayed for the amount of the pause time that is set when the message is created.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Serial ASCII Communications Section 3.1 Use a PLC5 Out Channel Zero To use a PLC5 out Channel Zero on a display: 1. Create a new application. 2. Set up the channel configuration. 3. Create a file type String (ST). You insert ASCII/Hex commands in this file.

  • Page 58: Chapter 3 Serial Ascii Communications

    Chapter 3: Serial ASCII Communications Section 3.2 Use an SLC 5/03, 5/04, or 5/05 Out Channel Zero The SLC processor is set up very similar to the PLC processor. The SLC processor uses the same ladder logic as the PLC processor shown below. To use an SLC processor out Channel Zero on a display: 1.

  • Page 59: Section 3.3 Use A Micrologix Out Channel Zero Or One

    Chapter 3: Serial ASCII Communications 2. Under the General tab, make sure the mode for channel 0 is set to USER. Section 3.3 Use a MicroLogix Out Channel Zero or One The MicroLogix processor is set-up similar to the SLC processor. They both use RSLogix 500 software to communicate;...

  • Page 60: Section 3.4 Use Controllogix Processor Out Channel Zero

    Chapter 3: Serial ASCII Communications Section 3.4 Use ControlLogix Processor Out Channel Zero To use a ControlLogix processor out Channel Zero on a display: 1. Open a new application. 2. Set up the controller properties by right-clicking on the controller name and selecting properties and then the serial port tab as follows: 3.

  • Page 61: Section 3.5 Use The Compactlogix Processor Out Channel Zero Or One

    Chapter 3: Serial ASCII Communications Section 3.5 Use the CompactLogix Processor Out Channel Zero or One To use a CompactLogix processor out Channel Zero on a display: 1. Open a new application. 2. Set up the controller properties by right-clicking on the controller name and selecting properties and then the serial port tab.

  • Page 62: Section 3.6 Use Flexlogix Processor Out Channel Zero

    Chapter 3: Serial ASCII Communications Section 3.6 Use FlexLogix Processor Out Channel Zero To use a FlexLogix Processor out Channel Zero on a display: 1. Open a new application. 2. Set up the controller properties by right-clicking on the controller name and selecting properties and then the serial port tab: 3.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Inview Protocol

    Chapter 4 InView Protocol Section 4.1 Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to show the protocol that is required to trigger messages and update variables on InView displays with the InView protocol. In general, messages are downloaded through the software and stored within the display memory.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Control-T Frame Description Data Acceptable Values Description [CTRL][T[ ASCII 1 ... 4000 (Decimal) \31 to \34\30\30\30 Message number MSG # 4095 (Decimal) \34\30\39\35 Background message number -1 (Decimal) \2D\31 Backslash Backslash 1 (Decimal) = Priority message 2 (Decimal) = dd message Function Message Function...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Control-V Frame Format Optional Variable Display Name [CTRL][V] Backslash Variable # Backslash <CR> Data Address The following table indicates the values to use in the Control-V format, Control-V Frame Description Data Acceptable Values Description [CTRL][V[ ASCII Variable -32768 to 32767 (ASCII \2D\33\32\37\36\38 to...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Control-V Frame Format – Alphanumeric Optional ‘Variable Display Name [CTRL][V] Backslash Variable # Backslash <CR> Data’ Address The following table indicates the values to use in the Control-V format, Control-V Frame Description - Alphanumeric Data Acceptable Values Description [CTRL][V[ ASCII...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Trigger a Message on all Displays using Priority Messaging A message can be shown on all displays one of three different ways. These examples show the Control-T function being used to show message number 45 on all displays. Trigger a Message on All Displays Name [CTRL][T]...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Adding a Message to the Message Queue on a Specific Display The following adds message 348 to the queue to display address 055. Adding a Message to the Message Queue on a Specific Display Display Name [CTRL][T] MSG # Backslash...

  • Page 69: Section 4.3 Examples Of The Control-V Function

    Chapter 4: InView Protocol Display Name [CTRL][T] MSG # Backslash Function Backslash Return Address ASCII \2D\31 \32\34 The following removes all messages on display address 024 and adds the background message (4095) to the message queue using priority messaging. Remove all Messages on a Specific Display Display Name [CTRL][T]...

  • Page 70: Section 4.4 Update Variable On A Specific Display

    Chapter 4: InView Protocol Variable Variable Display Name [CTRL][V] Backslash Backslash Return Data Address 2395 ASCII \32\33\39\35 \32\35\35 Section 4.4 Update Variable on a Specific Display Update variable 5 with the value of 87 on display address 006. Update a Variable on a Specific Display Variable Variable Display...

  • Page 71: Section 4.7 How Inview Sign Communication Protocol Is Used With Modbus Ascii Protocol

    Chapter 4: InView Protocol Section 4.7 How InView Sign Communication Protocol is used with Modbus ASCII Protocol There are two different modes of transmission used with Modbus protocol, Modbus ASCII and Modbus RTU. In this case, Modbus ASCII is used. Modbus ASCII protocol is used to accomplish such functions as Priority Messaging, Add a Message, Remove a Message, Update Variables, and read a register in the Message Queue or Variable.
  • Page 72 4-10 Chapter 4: InView Protocol For the products, the data communication rate and format are 9600 baud (maximum), 1 start bit, 7 data bits, even parity, 2 stop bits. InView Display Memory Map Information transmitted to the displays writes or reads information into holding registers.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-11 Function Function Modbus Meaning Action Code Code Hex Used to preset multiple registers in a Preset Multiple display (Add/Remove a Message or Registers Update Variables). Methods of Transportation Modbus Method Description Function Display Action Code Writes information into registers 101 Add/Remove a Message Triggers a message(s) on...
  • Page 74 4-12 Chapter 4: InView Protocol ASCII Message Frame Format Error Beg of Check Address Function Data Frame (LRC) 2-char 2-char N × 4-char 2-char 0×0d 0×0a 16-bits 16-bits N × 16-bits 16-bits Beginning of Frame Field Each transmission will start with a colon (:) and is used to signal the receiving device that message packet follows.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-13 Simulated Query and Response End Of File Field This field is used to signify the end of file for the transmission. It uses a Carriage Return (0×0d). Line Feed Field This is the ready to respond field file (LF) and uses a line feed (0×0a). Longitudinal Redundancy Check (LRC) Error Detection and Calculation Some sort of error detection is needed, because communication errors can occur...
  • Page 76 4-14 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Examples of Modbus ASCII Functions The following sections show examples of Modbus ASCII protocol Query/Response transmissions to/from a display for each command instruction listed above. Modbus ASCII will write/read to the holding registers in the display.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-15 Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Disabling the Heartbeat Function Beg of Ready to rec. ADDR FUNC DATA Frame ADDR ADDR response ^AZFF^BE00^D9D See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used. Response: NONE Heartbeat Transmission The following is the transmission for the heartbeat that is required for the display...
  • Page 78 4-16 Chapter 4: InView Protocol See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE on for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used. Response: NONE Clear the Message Queue using Modbus ASCII in Broadcast Mode (Recommended) The display uses a message queue for all currently running messages on the display.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-17 time. Second, clear the queue. The following is an example of setting the time to 1034 and the format for the time to be AM/PM. 1. Set the time and time format. Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Setting Time with AM/PM Format Ready to Beg of...
  • Page 80 4-18 Chapter 4: InView Protocol See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE on for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used. Response: NONE 300 ms pause. 2. Clear the message queue. The following transmission is used to remove the time that was just loaded into the message queue.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-19 The following transmission is used to remove the time that was just loaded into the message queue. Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Clearing the Message Queue Ready to Beg of ADDR FUNC DATA rec. Frame ADDR ADDR...
  • Page 82 4-20 Chapter 4: InView Protocol See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE on for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used. Response: NONE 300 ms pause. 3. Clear the message queue. The following transmission is used to remove the date and day of week that was just loaded into the message queue.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-21 Transmission for Clearing the Message Queue Ready to Beg of ADDR FUNC DATA rec. Frame ADDR ADDR Error response FFFF Response: NONE. 300 ms pause. Download Message #0001 to the appropriate memory position. This stores the message in the message number used within the data field. It overwrites any data already stored in the memory position.
  • Page 84 4-22 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Use the heartbeat to provide serial activity so the message may be previewed. Disabling the heartbeat causes the previewed message to turn off after a 3-second internal time-out. Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Heartbeat Ready to Beg of DATA...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-23 See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE on for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used. Response: NONE 2000 ms pause 2. Download three messages. This step is accomplished with three separate transmissions to the display, one for each message The total number of bytes for each transmission (from the Beg of Frame to NOTE...
  • Page 86 4-24 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Response: NONE 300 ms pause Download message file #003 Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Downloading Message 3 (Example 1) Ready Beg of ADDR FUNC DATA to rec. Frame ADDR ADDR response ^AZ00^BA0003^[”b^I^^1^\1Priority Low^D See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used.
  • Page 87 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-25 See InView Display Communication Protocol Functions and Descriptions NOTE for further explanation of the InView sign protocol being used. Response: NONE 2000 ms pause 1. Download two messages. This step is accomplished with two separate transmissions to the display, one for each message.
  • Page 88 4-26 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Response: NONE 300 ms pause 2. Clear the message queue. This transmission is used to remove all currently running messages downloaded to the queue. Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Clearing the Message Queue Ready to Beg of ADDR FUNC...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-27 message queue. Transmission is as follows: Transmission for Add/Remove a Message Beg of BYTE ADDR FUNC QUANTITY DATA Frame ADDR ADDR 0002 0003 0002 LRC Error Ready to rec. response Response: NONE Priority Messaging using a Modbus ASCII Query (Recommended) This method writes to the first register in the message queue (40103).
  • Page 90 4-28 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Update a Variable using a Modbus ASCII 06 Frame in Broadcast Mode (Recommended) This method writes (or loads) variable data to the appropriate variable registers in all displays. The following is an example of loading variable 20 (register 40020) with the value of 3656 for all displays on the network.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-29 Transmission is as follows: Query for Updating Variable Registers using a 10 Frame Beg of BYTE ADDR FUNC QUANTITY DATA Frame ADDR ADDR 0003 00017 02DE 0007 LRC Error Ready to rec. response Use of the Guaranteed mode for variable updates means messages may not NOTE be displayed as expected.
  • Page 92 4-30 Chapter 4: InView Protocol The normal response to a function 03 query is to echo the address, function code, starting address and the data for the registers that were requested. Response for Requesting Message Data DATA DATA DATA Beg of BYTE OUTPUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 93: Inview Display Communication Protocol Functions And Descriptions

    Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-31 Response for Requesting Variable Data DATA DATA DATA Beg of BYTE DATA OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT ADDR FUNC Frame COUNT REG L.O. REG H.O. REG L.O. 0003 H.O. 0002 0002 0003 Ready to DATA OUTPUT DATA OUTPUT LRC Error rec.
  • Page 94 4-32 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Basic InView Message Format Type Display Command Message Message Insert Insert Message <SOH> <STX> Code Address Code Control Attributes Objects Variables Data Name Description <SOH> Start of Header. Type Code Display type with which to communicate. Display Address Address of display where information is written.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-33 Command Code <STX> Priority Command Description ASCII Description ASCII Description ASCII Start of Write Text Text file Write Special Medium Function High Command Code, continued Message Control Message # <ESC> Display Position Description ASCII Description ASCII Description ASCII...
  • Page 96 4-34 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Message Attributes Character Font Character Color Character Width/Height Description ASCII Description ASCII Description ASCII 12 High Double 1A36 ^\Zrrggbb 1C%Arrggbb ^Q^]21 111D3231 Standard High 18 High Fancy (Full 1A38 Height) 18 High Standard 1A39 (Full Height Full Height ^Z8^E1 1A380531...
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-35 Message Attributes, Insert Objects continued Character Flash Time Date MMM.DD 0B38 YYYY Insert Object, continued Insert Variable - Numeric Miscellaneous Variable Format Description ASCII Description ASCII See Appendix No Padding, XX ^]A0^]B0 1D41301D4230 Leading 0, 000XX ^]A1^]B0 1D41311D4230 Leading Space, ___XX...
  • Page 98 4-36 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Insert Bitmaps Bitmaps Description ASCII Bitmap 0 ^N0000 0E30303030 … Bitmap 2047 ^N07FF 0E30374646 <EOT> Description ASCII End of Transmission Special Function Command The Special Function Command is used to; Clear the Display Memory, Set Message Size, Set Time and Date, Read Memory from a display on the network, and set the serial address.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-37 the message size was set to 100 bytes (200,000 bytes/100 bytes/message = 2,000 messages). The number of bytes used in each message is the number of bytes used from the <SOH> to the <EOT> inclusive. Therefore, care must be used to ensure that the number of bytes sent does not exceed the Message Size.
  • Page 100 4-38 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Command Code, continued <ETX Set Time Set Hour and Minutes HhMm ASCII Description ASCII HhMm 1034 (Example) 1034 31303334 End of Text HhMm 0945 (Example) 0945 30393435 H = ASCII digit for hours (10’s digit) h = ASCII digit for hours (1’s digit) M = ASCII digit for Minutes (10’s digit)
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-39 Command Code, continued <ETX Set Date Set Hour and Minutes HhMm ASCII Description ASCII January 4, 2001 (Example) 010401 303130343031 End of Text December 5, 2002 (Example) 120502 31323035303 <STX> Command Code <ETX Description ASCII Description ASCII Description...
  • Page 102 4-40 Chapter 4: InView Protocol Command Code, continued <EOT> Set Day of Week ASCII Description ASCII Friday Saturday Set Serial Address This command changes a serial address for a display. Special Function Command to Set Serial Address <SOH> Type Code Display Address Description ASCII...

  • Page 103: Ascii Characters

    Chapter 4: InView Protocol 4-41 Valid Modes used in P72 Series Displays P74 Series Display Description Comment 1 Comment 2 Position If the top line has If the top line has only only two rows of one row of text, the Displays text on top line only.
  • Page 104 4-42 Chapter 4: InView Protocol User’s Manual 0300277-03 Rev. A...

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Inview Control And Inview Control Api

    Chapter 5 InView Control and InView Control API Section 5.1 Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to describe the API for the InView control. The chapter is divided into two sections. The first section is a quick overview on how to use the control.

  • Page 106: Section 5.4 Properties

    InView Control and InView Control API Section 5.4 Properties InViewCtrl Properties Description Sets/Returns method by which the control ConnectMode communicates with the display. Sets/Returns IP address used to communicate with NetworkAddress the display. Sets/Returns socket port used to communicate with NetworkPort the display.
  • Page 107 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Methods Description DownloadMessageEx Downloads any type of message to the display (Advanced Use Only). AddMessage Starts a previously downloaded message running on the display. RemoveMessage Stops a message from running on the display.

  • Page 108: Section 5.6 Properties

    InView Control and InView Control API Section 5.6 Properties InViewCtrl Properties Properties Description ConnectMode object.ConnectMode = value Syntax Read/Write (short) 0 - Serial Communication Values 1 - TCP/IP Communication Default This property is used to set the method by which Description the control communicates with the display NetworkAddress...
  • Page 109 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Properties Properties Description SerialBaudRate Syntax object.SerialBaudRate = value Read/Write [long] 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, Values 19200, 28800, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200, 128000, 256000 Default 9600 Description This property is used to set the serial baud rate that the control will use to communicate with the display.
  • Page 110 InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Properties Properties Description SerialStopBits Syntax object.SerialStopBits = value Read/Write [float] Values 1 and 2 Default Description This property is used to set the serial stop bits that the control will use to communicate with the display.
  • Page 111 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Properties Properties Description HeartBeat Syntax object.Heartbeat = value Read/Write [short] Values 0 - No heartbeat from control 1 - Heartbeat generated by control 2 - Heartbeat disabled Default Description This property is used to set how the control will handle the heartbeat requirement of the display.

  • Page 112: Section 5.7 Methods

    InView Control and InView Control API Section 5.7 Methods InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description Initialize Syntax HRESULT Initialize() Parameters None Return Value S_OK - Success E_FAIL - Failure Description This method is used to open the COM port or socket that will be used to communicate with the display.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description ClearMemory Syntax HRESULT ClearMemory() Parameters None Return Value S_OK - Success E_FAIL - Failure Description This method is used to reset the display and clear its memory. After clearing memory, the display will be set to 2000 messages of 100 bytes each, and each message slot will be set to a message of Message #n where n is the message number.
  • Page 114 5-10 InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description DownloadMessage Syntax HRESULT DownloadMessage( short nMessageNumber, short nPriority, short nPosition, short nMode, short nSpeed, short nFont, short nColor, BSTR bstrBody) Parameters nMessageNumber The number of the message slot in the display to receive the message. nPriority The priority assigned to the message.
  • Page 115 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API 5-11 InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description DownloadMessage This method is used to download a simple message Description continued to the display. The download message command will be sent to the display address set by the DisplayAddress property.
  • Page 116 5-12 InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description RemoveMessage Syntax HRESULT RemoveMessage (short nMessageNumber) Parameters nMessageNumber The number of the message to be removed from the queue of running messages. Return Value S_OK - Success E_FAIL - Failure Description This method is used to trigger a message to stop running on the display.
  • Page 117 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API 5-13 InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description UpdateVariable Syntax HRESULT UpdateVariable (short nVariable, long nValue) Parameters nVariable The variable number to update. Valid values are 0 … 99. nValue The new value for the variable. The display is limited to 16-bit numbers, which can be signed or unsigned.
  • Page 118 5-14 InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description SetTime Syntax HRESULT SetTime (DATE dtTime, BOOL fMilitary) Parameters dtTime The time used to update the display’s clock. fMilitary A flag used to indicate if the time should be displayed using 24-hour format.
  • Page 119 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API 5-15 InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description ChangeDisplayBaudRate Syntax HRESULT ChangeDisplayBaudRate This method is only short nNewDisplayBaudRate) recognized by the P9x series of Parameters nNewDisplayBaudRate displays. An enumerated value of the currently available baud rates. 0 = 9600 baud, 1 = 19200 baud, and 2 = 38400 baud.
  • Page 120 5-16 InView Control and InView Control API InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description ChangeDisplaySubnetMask Syntax HRESULT ChangeDisplaySubnetMask This method is only (BSTR ipaddress) recognized by the P9x series of Parameters ipaddress displays. An IPAddress string with the syntax of NNN.NNN.NNN.NNN, where each octet is between 0 and 255.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API 5-17 InViewCtrl Methods Properties Description ClearBitmapTable Syntax HRESULT ClearBitmapTable() This method is only Parameters None recognized by the P9x series of Return Value S_OK - Success displays. E_FAIL - Failure Description This method is used to clear the contents of the display’s bitmap table.

  • Page 122: Section 5.8 Temperature Protection In Nema-Rated Enclosures

    5-18 InView Control and InView Control API Section 5.8 Temperature Protection in NEMA-Rated Enclosures Some InView signs in NEMA-rated enclosures have automatic temperature controls that help to protect the sign from damage when the internal temperature of the sign is too hot to continue normal operation. If the internal temperature of the sign reaches a pre-determined dimming point, the LED output from the sign is forced into a 50-percent reduced-power mode, effectively dimming the brightness of LED output by about 50 percent.

  • Page 123: Section 5.9 Additional Resources

    Chapter 5: InView Control and InView Control API 5-19 Section 5.9 Additional Resources Resource Description InView Online Help 2706-PSW1-SC Details configuration setup software. You can view or download publications at http://www.spectrumcontrols.com Section 5.10 Getting Technical Assistance Note that your display contains electrostatic components that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
  • Page 124 5-20 InView Control and InView Control API User’s Manual 0300277-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 125: Appendix A: Installing Inview Marquee 2706-P9Xc2-Sc Message Displays

    Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays The information in the following section applies only to the C2 displays NOTE and is identical to the information provided in the installation instruction booklet, PN 0100267-01_A0(INSTALLATION_INSTRUCTIONS,2706- P9xC2-SC) shipped with your display. Overview These instructions show you how to mount InView 2706-92C2-SC and 2706- 94C2-SC signs with NEMA Types 4, and 4X enclosures.

  • Page 126: Mounting The 2706-P92C2-Sc And 2706-P94C2-Sc Displays

    Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays If you use the equipment in a manner not specified by Spectrum Controls, NOTE Inc. it may impair the protection provided by the equipment. Mount the sign so that it is easy to disconnect power when servicing. If a display gets too hot during operation, the software is designed to reduce NOTE display brightness or shut the display off.
  • Page 127 Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays A-3 5. Tilt the sign to select a viewing angle. 6. To hold the sign in place, insert the remaining bolts into the desired viewing angle hole on each bracket. Keep a minimum 2.54 cm (1.0 in.) clearance on all sides of the sign for NOTE adequate ventilation.

  • Page 128: Wiring The 2706-P92C2-Sc And 2706-P94-Sc Displays

    Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays Back-to-Back Mount To connect the sign: 1. Attach the brackets to the sign in the ceiling mount position with the hex bolts supplied: 2. Match the signs together back-to-back and connect them together using a total of six 5/16”...
  • Page 129 Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays A-5 1. Disconnect power to the InView display. 2. Loosen the right-hand drawer by unscrewing its 4 screws until you can pull the drawer out. Set the screws aside for later step. Comms Power Drawer...
  • Page 130 Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays Wire Color Wire Name Black Line (Hot) connect to L (White terminal) White Neutral connect to N (Blue terminal) Green Ground connect to G (Green and Yellow terminal) 6. If you are installing a Communications Module in the left-hand drawer, install it now (refer to the 0300289- 05_A0(Users_Guide_InView_COMMS_MODULE) manual) for additional details.

  • Page 131: Sign Specifications

    Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays A-7 10. Replace the drawers using the 4 screws. Torque the screws to 1.8 N-m (16 in-lbs) for NEMA 4 models, and 3 N-m (26.5 in-lbs) for NEMA 4X models. 11. Connect the power wiring to a power source. Sign Specifications Display Specifications 2706-P92C2-SC...

  • Page 132: Emi Compliance For The 2706-P92C2-Sc And 2706-P94-Sc Displays

    Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays EMI Compliance for the 2706-P92C2-SC and 2706-P94-SC Displays This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 133 Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays A-9 Mode Description ASCII RGB Color ^\Zrrggbb IC5Arrggbb Where: rr=ASCII hex value (00 - FF) for red channel gg=ASCII hex value (00 - FF) for green channel bb=ASCII hex value (00 - FF) for blue channel Character Width/Height...
  • Page 134 A-10 Appendix A: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P9xC2-SC Message Displays User’s Manual 0300277-03 Rev. A...

  • Page 135: Appendix B: Installing Inview Marquee 2706-P4Xc2-Sc Message Displays

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays Overview These instructions show you how to mount InView 2706-P42C2-SC and 2706- P44C2-SC signs with NEMA Type 12 enclosures. Environment Requirements Observe the following requirements: These displays are for indoor use only. They should not be exposed •...

  • Page 136: Description Of The 2706-P42C2-Sc And 2706-P44C2-Sc Displays

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays Description of the 2706-P42C2-SC and 2706-P44C2-SC Displays InView 2706-P42C2-SC Display: InView 2706-P44C2-SC Display: InView 2706-P42C2-SC and 2706-P44C2-SC displays both provide 1200 NITs brightness level. Power consumption is also much lower than the previous models of 2706-P4xC InView displays.

  • Page 137: Parts List

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-3 2706-P42C2-SC Rear View with Rear Access Panel Covers Removed 2706-P42C2-SC Bottom View 2706-P44C2-SC Top View 2706-P44C2-SC Rear View with Rear Access Panel Covers Removed 2706-P44C2-SC Bottom View Parts List Item Name Description Optional ceiling mount.

  • Page 138: Sign Specifications

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays Item Name Description Attach wall mounting brackets Rear Bracket Mount at this location. Rear Communication Access Removable panel to access RS- Panel 232, RS-484, or Ethernet communication input connections. Rear Power Access Panel Removal panel to access 12 to 240 VAC power input connection.

  • Page 139: Emi Compliance For The 2706-P42C2-Sc And 2706-P44C2-Sc Displays

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-5 EMI Compliance for the 2706-P42C2-SC and 2706-P44C2-SC Displays This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 140 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays Tension dangereuse. WARNING Toucher un câble a haute tension peut provoquer la mort ou des blessures graves. Sortir la prise d'alimentation de l'afficheur avant de le réparer. Maintenir la séparation des câbles. Brancher le câble d’alimentation directement au bornier d’alimentation électrique.
  • Page 141 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-7 Phillips screws for rear power access Rear trade panel cover hole 4. The InView Display power terminal block is rated for wire ranges of 20 to 6 AWG for the power wiring. Two trade holes are provided for wiring (on rear and underneath of display).
  • Page 142 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays 2. Choose the ½-inch trade hole to remove for your installation location. Two are provided. 3. Route wiring provided in the two-part cable installed inside the Comms module for power and communication through one of the cable glands provided on the Comms module and through the trade hole in the display that provides the most convenient access to the communication terminal block.
  • Page 143 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-9 Terminal connection points for communication types are listed below. RS-232 Communication: Comms Module with power and RS-232 communications wiring Display with power and RS-232 communications wiring from Comms Module (serial) 1. Connect the incoming serial wires from the Comms module to the following terminal connection points: Pin Number Terminal Connection Point...
  • Page 144 B-10 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays RS-485 Communication: Comms Module with power and RS-485 communications wiring Display with power and RS-485 communications wiring from Comms Module (serial) 1. Connect the incoming serial wires from the Comms module to the following terminal connection points: Display Pin Number Terminal Connection Point...
  • Page 145 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-11 wire (yellow) is not included. 4. For the RS-485 connection, a wire gage between 24 AWG (minimum) and 18 AWG (maximum) is required. Tighten the terminal connection points to a maximum of .056 N-m (5.00 in-lbs).
  • Page 146 B-12 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays Hazard of damage to electronic equipment. WARNING Failure to ensure that jumper J2 is in the correct position for the voltage supplied to the InView Comms module can result in damage to the module circuitry. Before applying power to the InView Comms Module, check that the jumper is in the correct position for your application.

  • Page 147: Mounting The 2706-P42C2-Sc And 2706-P44C2-Sc Displays

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-13 Mounting the 2706-P42C2-SC and 2706-P44C2-SC Displays Sign installation must be performed by qualified personnel. Wall mounting brackets and fasteners are provided with the display. Hardware to fasten the display to the wall or ceiling is not provided as the appropriate fasteners must be used for brick, stone, or wood etc.
  • Page 148 B-14 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays To mount the sign: 1. Attach the wall mounting brackets to the sign using 4 10-32 × 3/8-in Phillips screws. Tighten to 2.71 N-m (24.00 in-lb): 2. Attach the two remaining sign brackets to a metal post, wall, ceiling, or other surface with sufficient weight bearing rating.
  • Page 149 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-15 10. Tighten the two 5/16 nuts (E). See step 5 for reference. Tighten to 2.71 N-m (24 in-lb). Keep a minimum 2.54 cm (1.0 in) clearance on all sides of the sign for NOTE adequate ventilation.
  • Page 150 B-16 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays WARNING HAZARD of injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Be sure to place the ceiling brackets so the ceiling bracket flanges face appropriately as shown below. Failure to place the ceiling brackets correctly will result in the sign failing to stay in place when hung from its chains.

  • Page 151: 2706-P4Xc2 Display Language Message Formatting Codes

    Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays B-17 Use chains capable of supporting 4 times the total weight of the signs. NOTE 2706-P4xC2 Display Language Message Formatting Codes The following message formatting codes have been added for the displays: Mode Description ASCII...

  • Page 152: Additional Resources

    B-18 Appendix B: Installing InView Marquee 2706-P4xC2-SC Message Displays Additional Resources Resource Description InView Communication Module User Manual, Provides all setup information for the InView Communications module. Publication 0300289-0n-xn All other InView Manuals https://www.spectrumcontrols.com Declaration of Conformity https://www.spectrumcontrols.com You can view or download publications at https://www.spectrumcontrols.com User’s Manual 0300277-03 Rev.

  • Page 153: Index

    Index 1761-NET-AIC (AIC+) 1-30 Electrical Connections for 2706-P22-SC Display 1-26 2706-P22R-SC Display Communication Connections Electrical Connections for 2706-P92-SC and 2706- P94-SC Signs 1-3, 1-21 2706-P22-SC 2-9 Ethernet (RJ45) 1-24 2706-P22-SC Display 2-2 Features 2-1 2706-P22-SC Display Dip Switch Settings 2-4 Flash Programmable Firmware 2-9 2706-P42-SC, 2706-P44-SC, 2706-P72-SC, and Flash Variable Data 4-4...
  • Page 154 Index Serial ASCII Communications 2-1 Transmission methods 4-10 Set Day and Date in Broadcast Mode 4-19 Transmission mode 4-9 Set the Display Address 3-16 Trigger a Message on a Specific Display using Priority Set Time Messaging 4-5 broadcast mode 4-16 Trigger a Message on all Displays using Priority Set Time in Broadcast Mode with 24-Hour Format 4- Messaging 4-5...
  • Page 155 User’s Manual 0300277-03 Rev. A...
  • Page 156 ©2009-2022 Spectrum Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. The Encompass logo and ControlLogix are trademarks of Rockwell Automation. Corporate Headquarters Spectrum Controls Inc. 1705 132 Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005 USA Fax: 425-641-9473 Tel: 425-746-9481 Web Site: www.spectrumcontrols.com E-mail: spectrum@spectrumcontrols User’s Manual 0300277-03 Rev.

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