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Adaptive AlphaPremiere 9000 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . 2
Sign specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EMI compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sign configuration . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting DIP switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speaker volume control . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clearing memory . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Test menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting sound volume. . . . . . . . 13
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reducing electrical noise . . . . . . . . . 20
Checking speaker volume . . . . . . . . 20
Checkout procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Firmware updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Routine cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adaptive Micro Systems • 7840 North 86th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA • 414-357-2020 • 414-357-2029 (fax) • http://www.adaptivedisplays.com
The following are trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems: Adaptive, Alpha, AlphaNet plus, AlphaEclipse, AlphaPremiere, AlphaTicker, AlphaVision, AlphaVision InfoTracker, Automode,
Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Revision date: 10/25/2001
AlphaPremiere™ 9000 Series Sign
(Go to http://www.adaptivedisplays.com/support/premiere for the latest information.)

Introduction

AlphaPremiere™ 9000 series signs are indoor, four-line, full matrix
LED displays. These signs can display both text and graphics and can be
networked together. Two speakers are built into the sign's right end cap.
External status LEDs monitor all communication data and provide
self-diagnostic capability.

Messaging software options

To display text and graphics on an AlphaPremiere™ sign, some type
of messaging software is required to create and to send messages. The
following options are available:
•
AlphaNET plus™ for Windows® software
•
Alpha® Messaging software
•
Smart Alec® software
•
Alpha® ActiveX® Marquee Control software
•
Custom messaging software created using the Alpha® sign
communications protocol

Related documentation

Most of the following documents are available at the Adaptive® web
site:
Document name
AlphaNET plus™ for Windows® User
Manual
Messaging Software User Manual
Smart Alec® User Manual
ActiveX® Developer's Reference
Alpha® Sign Communications Protocol
Network Configurations
© Copyright 2001 Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
BetaBrite, BetaBrite Director, BetaBrite Messaging Software, Big Dot, PPD, Smart Alec, Solar, TimeNet
The distinctive trade dress of this product is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc.
Installation Instructions
Part number
Allows the creation and scheduling of messages
9708-8081
for display on signs.
9701-0202 Basic sign messaging with a PC.
9709-2030 Intelligent messaging software with OPC Client
Explains how to use the Alpha® ActiveX®
9709-2054
Marquee Control software.
9708-8061 Used to create custom messaging solutions.
9708-8046 Basic reference for networking Adaptive® signs .
Description
9711-4201C
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AlphaPremiere™ 9000 Series Sign Installation Instructions (Go to http://www.adaptivedisplays.com/support/premiere for the latest information.) Introduction Contents Introduction ....1 AlphaPremiere™ 9000 series signs are indoor, four-line, full matrix Messaging software options .

  • Page 2: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators There are two available configurations for communication. Optional Ethernet Standard Configuration Configuration Power supply plug RS232 status LEDs label RS232/Aux 10 Base T RS232 status LEDs 5. RXD 5. FAULT 6. RXD/TXD 6. TXD 7. ACTIVITY RS232 RJ11 jack 8.
  • Page 3 Item Name Description The plug on the power supply cord serves as the disconnect device for this display. During mounting and installation of the display, make sure that the electrical power socket/outlet is easily accessible and that it is located close by the display. Français La fiche du cordon d’alimentation sert de dispositif de débranchement pour cet affichage.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Sign specifications Input current Sign Dimensions Weight Input voltage LED color model columns rows (L x W x H) (approx) (VAC) @ 100 VAC @ 240 VAC 28 x 2.2 x 12 (in) 18 (lb) 9080 2.0 amps 1.0 amps 71.1 x 5.59 x 30.5 (cm) 8.2 (kg)

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information General WARNING WARNING Possible shock hazard. Possible fire hazard. Always mount unit indoors. Always mount unit indoors. Mounting a unit outdoors Mounting the unit makes the unit a possible outdoors may cause a fire source of electric shock which could result in serious which could result in injury or death.

  • Page 6: Sign Configuration

    Sign configuration Before installing a sign, you may want to change one or more of the sign’s default settings by changing settings on DIP switches inside the sign. To access and change DIP switches, follow these steps: Setting DIP switches 1.
  • Page 7 Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches Switches 9, 10: Diagnostics Switch 8: Data format DIP switch 2 Switches 1 through 7: Serial address in binary format. Switch 1 = LSB (Least Significant Bit) Switch 10: Memory clear Switch 7 = MSB (Most Significant Bit). Switch 9: Demonstration messages Switch 7: IR Remote disabled DIP switch 1...
  • Page 8 RS485 echo (default = RS485 ECHO DISABLED) When RS485 echo is enabled, then incoming data (from either RS232 or Ethernet) is echoed or sent out the RS485 jack: DIP switch 2 use switch 6 DIP switch 1 RS485 echo RS485 ECHO DISABLED (default) RS485 ECHO ENABLED RS485 echo is useful when connecting multiple signs together because it can eliminate the need to use a Converter Box:...

  • Page 9: Speaker Volume Control

    Speaker volume control The AlphaPremiere™ 9000 sign has two internally-mounted speakers in the right end cap. Audio volume can be raised or lowered: • temporarily by using the IR remote control (the “U” key raises volume, the “D” key lowers it), or •...
  • Page 10 5. For remote audio connections or to boost volume output, a stereo speaker plug can be connected to the Speaker out jack. Use DC inline speakers of the type used to improve output from a personal computer. Only use a stereo plug to connect external RS232/Aux 5.

  • Page 11: Using The Ir Remote Control

    Using the IR remote control The IR remote control is used to set up and test an AlphaPremiere™ sign. However, messages cannot be programmed into an AlphaPremiere™ sign using the remote control. Most of the keys on the IR remote control are not usable with an AlphaPremiere™ sign. The illustration below shows the remote control keys that can be used: TURN SIGN ON/OFF Hold down the FCN key and then...

  • Page 12: Setting Time

    Setting time When you press this . . . You’ll see this on the sign . . . PROGRAM key PROGRAM SELECT key TURN OFF SELECT key RUN DEMO/TIME SELECT key SET TIME RETURN key Then keep pressing RETURN key until the desired hour HOUR appears.

  • Page 13: Test Menu

    Test menu When you press this . . . You’ll see this on the sign . . . PROGRAM key PROGRAM SELECT key TURN OFF SELECT key RUN DEMO/TIME SELECT key SET TIME SELECT key SET DATE SELECT key CLEAR MEMORY SELECT key TEST MENU RETURN key...

  • Page 14: Networking

    Networking AlphaPremiere™ series signs can be connected together so that messages can be sent to each of the signs on the network. There are three ways to network AlphaPremiere™ series signs: • RS232 (only available with the Standard Configuration) — This type of sign network allows “point-to- point”...

  • Page 15: Rs485

    RS485 Refer to the Network Configurations manual for information on cabling requirements and connecting multiple signs. AlphaPremiere™ 9000 series sign To sign’s RS485 jack Set switch to unterminated To one of PC running the PC’s RS-485(+) RS-485( ) NOT A BLACK AlphaNET plus™...

  • Page 16: Ethernet

    Ethernet NOTE: A network administrator should be involved in connecting the sign to the Ethernet. The optional configuration for the AlphaPremiere™ 9000 sign includes an internal 10BASE-T Ethernet card with an external RJ45 jack. An IP address must be assigned to a sign. See “Setting a sign’s TCP/IP address” on page 17.
  • Page 17 Setting a sign’s TCP/IP address Before you can begin to use an AlphaPremiere™ sign on a Ethernet network, the display must be assigned a unique TCP/IP address. NOTE: The Alpha® Ethernet option inside the display is shipped with a default address of 010.11.11.1. To set a new IP address, follow these steps: Get a unique IP address from your network administrator.
  • Page 18 After the sign has an IP address assigned to it, you can: • select Tools > Query Device . . . to get information about the sign’s Ethernet status: • select Tools > Telnet to Device . . . to set various Ethernet parameters: Baudrate, I/F Mode, Flow, Port, etc.
  • Page 19 Setting Baud rate and Data format on an Ethernet-equipped sign On signs that are Ethernet equipped, the Baud rate and Data format of the sign’s internal Ethernet card must be identical to the Baud rate and Data format of: • the sign’s internal DIP switches.

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation Environmental requirements Care must be taken to observe these considerations when selecting a location for the sign. • These signs are for indoor use only and should not be continuously exposed to direct sunlight. • These signs should only be used in an environment where the temperature is between 0 and 50 degrees Celsius (32°...
  • Page 21 When the end caps have been removed, place each sliding bracket into the channel in the back of the sign. Use two (2) Keps fasteners to attach a mounting bracket to each sliding bracket. Tighten the Keps fasteners to 24 lb-in, 2.7 Nm: Remove end cap and place sliding bracket into channel.

  • Page 22: Ceiling Mounting Instructions

    Ceiling mounting instructions Guidelines A ceiling mounting bracket is not provided with the sign. Fasteners to attach the sign to a ceiling are also not supplied. The specific type of fastener required will vary depending on the physical characteristics of the material (e.g., concrete, brick, wood) to which the sign is being mounted.

  • Page 23: Counter Mounting Instructions

    Counter mounting instructions Guidelines Counter mounting brackets are supplied with the sign. Fasteners to attach the mounting brackets to the sign are supplied. However, fasteners to attach the mounting brackets to a counter are not supplied. The specific type of fastener needed will vary depending on the physical characteristics of the counter (e.g., concrete, brick, wood) to which the sign is being mounted.

  • Page 24: Checkout Procedure

    Checkout procedure After installing a sign according to the previous sections, make sure the unit is installed properly by applying power to it. Information similar to the following should be displayed on the sign: 9000 SERIES 9200 RED SERIAL ADDRESS 00 HEX SERIAL DATA 9600, 8n1...

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