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Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II
About the Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II Kit
The Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II connects a sign's RS232/RS485 port to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
network.
Ethernet port (RJ45)
Typical use
(Detail)
Adaptive Micro Systems • 7840 North 86th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA • 414-357-2020 • 414-357-2029 (fax) • http://www.adaptivedisplays.com
February 14, 2007
Kit Installation Instructions
(pn 10881114B)
Left LED (D1)
B
C
Alpha sign
A
Item
Part #
A
1088-8621
B
1088-1114
C
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© Copyright 2003-2007 Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. All rights reserved.
Adaptive is a registered trademark of Adaptive Micro Systems. AlphaNet is a trademark of Adaptive Micro Systems.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
MAC address label
Right LED (D2)
RJ45 Ethernet port (front)
Ethernet
Alpha sign
B
A
RJ11 Serial port,
RJ45 Ethernet port,
labeled "Sign".
labeled "Ethernet".
Description
3-foot serial cable, RJ11-to-RJ11
Alpha Ethernet Adapter Kit
TCP/IP cable (10/100BASE-T)
Sign port (RJ11 serial port)
Alpha sign
C
97088101C
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Adaptive B series
- Page 1 © Copyright 2003-2007 Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. All rights reserved. Adaptive Micro Systems • 7840 North 86th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA • 414-357-2020 • 414-357-2029 (fax) • http://www.adaptivedisplays.com Adaptive is a registered trademark of Adaptive Micro Systems. AlphaNet is a trademark of Adaptive Micro Systems.
- Page 2 About the Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II Kit Sign compatibility The Alpha Ethernet Adapter II works with The Alpha Ethernet Adapter II does not work with the following signs the following signs 215C, 215R 210C 220C 220C (shipped after February 1, 2000) (all shipped prior to February 1, 2000) 300C series 4000C, 4000R series...
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Page 3: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions Installation instructions WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury. Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing. NOTE: Observe appropriate precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) or “static” damage to the replacement part. For safe handling of ESD-sensitive parts, see TechMemo #00-0005. - Page 4 Installation instructions 5. Read the status message at the bottom of the window and take the appropriate action: If this message appears... Then do this... Setup IP address is successful, reboot adaptor • When the Test IP Address window appears, unplug the Alpha to take effect.
- Page 5 Installation instructions ➩ To ping the sign using AlphaNet 1. Start the AlphaNET diagnostics software. Select Start > All Programs > AlphaNET > Diagnostics. The Diagnostics window opens. 2. Select TCP/IP and click Setup. The TCP/IP Setup window opens. 3. In the TCP/IP Setup window, set the following: •...
- Page 6 2. In the Broadcast Message window, select Send Message to All Signs and click Send. The message should appear on the sign. If the message does not appear on the sign, contact Adaptive Technical Support. 6 of 8 Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II Kit Installation Instructions...
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Page 7: Specifications
Specifications Specifications LEDs When the... then there is... left LED is off no connection. left LED is solid amber 10BASE-T connection. left LED is solid green 100BASE-T connection. right LED is off no activity. right LED is blinking amber one-way communication. right LED is blinking green two-way communication. - Page 8 Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II Kit Installation Instructions THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8 of 8 Series B Alpha Ethernet Adapter II Kit Installation Instructions...
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