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Page 1: User Manual
® Alpha Serial Clock User Manual — Make sure DIP switch #8 is set to OFF (see page 17) © 2008 Adaptive Micro Systems Document No. 97033006 rev. B March 24, 2008... - Page 2 414-357-2029 (fax) http://www.adaptivedisplays.com Adaptive and Alpha are registered trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems. AlphaNet plus is a trademark of Adaptive Micro Systems. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE:Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Master/Slave modes ....................8 Setting the time .....................9 Bright/Dim switch ....................9 Stand alone operation ....................9 Network configurations—Adding serial clocks to an Alpha network ....10 Time zone adjust feature ..................13 Wall mounting .....................15 Countertop or desk mounting ................15 Using End-of-Line terminators or Ethernet Adapter II devices ......16 Setting the #5 DIP switch ..................17... - Page 4 (90) days from the date of purchase. Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc. will without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts upon delivery to the factory service department accompanied by proof of the date of purchase in the form of a sales receipt.
- Page 5 RMA number on the outside of the package. Any damage to the product during shipment is the responsibility of the freight company or the owner of the product. Step 4: Ship the package, postage/shipping prepaid to: Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc. Attn: RMA No. ___________ 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224...
- Page 6 Changes or modifications made to the Alpha serial clock that have not been expressly approved by Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc. could void your authority to operate the Alpha serial clock.
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Page 7: Introduction
(or a PC attached to the network) is used to synchronize all the other clocks to the same time. Used by itself, the Alpha serial clock should be set to master mode. In a network composed of all Alpha serial clocks, one clock should be set to master mode and the other clocks set to slave mode. -
Page 8: Master/Slave Modes
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Master/Slave modes The Alpha serial clock can either operate in master or slave mode. A clock set to master mode sends out the time once each minute to all of the other clocks on a network. A clock set to slave mode is ready to receive the time from the master clock or a PC (personal computer). -
Page 9: Setting The Time
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Setting the time HOUR MINUTE Button Button Figure 2: Serial Clock—Front Panel To set the time of the master clock, use the HOUR or MINUTE buttons on the front lower right side of the clock (See Figure 2: Serial Clock—Front Panel). -
Page 10: Network Configurations-Adding Serial Clocks To An Alpha Network
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Network configurations—Adding serial clocks to an Alpha network Alpha serial clocks can be connected together with each other or in a mix of Alpha signs. Also, like an Alpha sign, an Alpha serial clock must be terminated when it is the last device on a network. - Page 11 ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Table 2: Networking Alpha serial clocks (Example 2 — A RS485 network of all clocks) In this example of an all-clock RS485 network, one of the clocks must be set to master mode. All the other clocks on the network must be set to slave mode.
- Page 12 ALPHA Serial Clock Manual In a network with a PC that is connected to Alpha clocks and Alpha signs, all the clocks must be set to slave mode. Table 3: Networking Alpha serial clocks (Example 3 — A network of clocks attached to a PC) Unlike the previous all-clock network, in this example, a PC is connected to the network.
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Page 13: Time Zone Adjust Feature
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Time zone adjust feature Some Alpha serial clocks have a time zone adjust feature. This lets you display the time in different time zones on your networked clocks. For example, you could network four clocks in an office and use them to show the time across the continental United States. - Page 14 ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Table 4: DIP Switch Settings (DIP #8 should always be OFF — see page 17. To set DIP #5 — see page 17.) Offset Offset DIP 1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 DIP7 DIP 1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4...
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Page 15: Wall Mounting
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Wall mounting Plate is flush with Plate is backside of reversed—”feet” clock—”feet” are are facing out. hidden. Wall Mounting Countertop Mounting Figure 4: Serial Clock—Side View Locate the keyhole slots on the back of the clock, at either end. The slots are placed six inches apart (See Figure 1: Serial Clock—Rear Panel on... -
Page 16: Using End-Of-Line Terminators Or Ethernet Adapter Ii Devices
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Using End-of-Line terminators or Ethernet Adapter II devices J5 Jumper—enlarged, side view J5 Jumper DIP Switches The J5 jumper must be moved from positions The EOL Terminator or Ethernet RJ11 Jacks 1 and 2 to positions 2 and 3 when connecting Adapter II cable must be inserted EOL Terminators or Ethernet Adapter II devices. -
Page 17: Setting The #5 Dip Switch
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Setting the #5 DIP switch #8 DIP Switch #5 DIP Switch Figure 6: Setting the DIP Switches If the #5 DIP Switch is turned on, the clock will operate in slave mode, regardless of the setting of the master/slave switch. -
Page 18: Clock Specifications
ALPHA Serial Clock Manual Clock specifications Clock Dimensions: 3.5” x 7.1” x 2.2” (34.3 cm x 18.0 cm x 5.6 cm) Length x Height x Depth Weight: 1.7 lbs. (0.78 kg) - clock 1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg) - AC adapter Numeral Height 4”...