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USER MANUAL FOR MOVING SIGN

1. PPS 32 2 4 10 Auto Demo ON OF M HOP 32 2 4 11 Make Startup N 32 2 4 12 Clear Startup TE RT EE EE RE RE EE AT EEN EC 32 2 5 Other Functions SNE ENEE 32 2 5 Clear Memory AE AE EE TE EER VOOR VA SU ale wie lai M CN E 32 2 5 2 Clear Schedule e 32 2 5 3 Clear Graphics Files TE LE ER EE OE OR OE EE ON 32 254 Clear Text Files EE 32 2 5 5 View Memory Information EE EE ege ON 32 2 5 6 Send Memory DIDIT 32 2 5 7 Backup Memory KREET OE N EE EE N EE 32 2 5 8 Recover Memory 32 MEE ET E ULT IIT 32 3 1 Overview EE TE OE RT EE EE T 22 3 2 Common mounting method ese 32 4 System Connection seerste see 32 4 1 Data Interface p 32 4 2 Power connection EE ERES ECCE WEVERTUREOCVREEKIENMEE OA QUA UCOR I OE E RI ER 32 4 3 Communication connection EE 32 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 1 RS232 Communication EE TE RT EEN T 32 4 3 2 RS422 communication U t oe 32 4 3 3 Modem communication DETTO 32 4 3 4 RF modem communication
2. eres eee 32 4 3 5 GSM modem communication 32 4 3 6 Optical modem communication M HE 32 4 3 7 USB communication T ET 22 4 3 8 TCP IP network LAN communication E 32 5 Installing Programs PC Setting eessen 32 5 1 Installing the Management software UIT TE OE EE 32 5 2 Setting your Software M 32 6 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 00000000000000000000000000000009000090009000090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009 32 6 1 Maintenance TE EN RE OE EO e OR EE ee 32 6 2 Cleaning moving sign TT RE EE EO ET OP 32 6 3 Replacement ET ETE EE EE EE N HO ER EE N Oe 32 6 4 Troubleshooting r 32 6 5 Return and Repair n M NI m 32 7 Appendix E 32 Appendix A Additional programming tips eene 32 Appendix B Listing of color eee enne 32 Appendix C Listing of symbol characters 32 Appendix D International characters eene nennen 32 Appendix E Remote keys description 32 Appendix F File Loge ii ee ee 32 EE OT EE mm 32 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved FOREWORD Foreword The foreword partial has mainly outlined the User Manual of Multi Line LED Electroni
3. 44 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 Communication connection The Multi Line LED electronic message center can connect with PC by RS232 and can up to 128 units made a network via RS422 communication Besides it can use modem communication And it support control by TCP IP network LAN too Following content is introduced these communication modes RS232 communication RS422 communication Modem communication RF Modem communication GSM Modem communication Optical Modem communication TCP IP network communication 4 3 1 RS232 Communication RS232 communication mode is the default mode of the system Fig4 4 shows the Multi Line LED electronic message center connect with PC by RS232 data interface and fig4 5 shows the Circuit diagram connection of this communication mode Fig4 4 RS232 Connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 45 Cable length 200m COMI or COM Remark 1 Cable length must less 200 meter 2 The default mode is RS232 3 Some PC s RS232 Data interface can t driver so many LED displays 4 SW2 jumper foe select RS232 or RS422 this mode select RS232 2 3 SYSTEM CONNECTION l l 123 OFF ON 422 232 l l CPU board MTP_M Address 001 ee SE DE ee EE EET I I i SWI ooo SW20e 123 123 I OFF ON 422 232 E I I I I I I H i I I I I I I I CPU board MTP M Address 002
4. Fig4 19 TCP IP network connection Remark The cable between HUB and TCP IP adapter is the standard network cable twisted pair LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 56 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Following fig shows circuit diagram of TCP IP network connection Adapter DB9 CPU board MTP M Fig4 20 Circuit diagram of TCP IP network connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY Date 2007 06 15 57 V1 1 OAI Rights Reserved SYSTEM CONNECTION 5 Installing Programs PC Setting 5 1 Installing the Management software If you want send the message to your moving sign when the message sign has connected to computer correct You need to install the message management software Insert the CD labeled Multi Line LED into your CD disk drive Double click the icon of your CD then copy the file named E2000TP to your computer s disk This program is needn t to installing When you double click mouse left key on the icon of the software on computer monitor desktop it will running More information please refers to this management software s user manual Note Please ensure your computer adapt to running this program The program running environment is depicted in user manual of the management software Please refer to it 5 2 Setting your Software Open the program by double clicking on the E2000TP icon on the desktop When running the program click
5. button or select menu File gt New to create a new document A dialog will be displayed as following Moving Sign parameter setting Size of Moving Sign Width 160 Height 16 Color of Moving Sign Double Color Text File Hame Set all parameter of the Sign then click OK button to confirm it If user wants to know more information please refer to the manual of this software LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 58 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 6 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Important Notes Power must be turned off before any repair or maintenance work 1s done on the Display Qualified service personnel must make any access to internal Display electronics Study foregoing sections to understand configuration of the Display and the routing flow of power and signal 6 1 Maintenance A yearly inspection should be completed to maintain safe and dependable Display operation This inspection should address the following issues Loose hardware Verify fasteners such as bolts and rivets have not come loose Fasteners should be checked and tightened or replaced as required Excessive Dust Buildup Occasionally it may be necessary to vacuum the inside of the Display cabinet to remove dust dirt buildup that may interface with airflow Water Intrusion Water can enter the Display where weather seal has come loose or deteriorat
6. E Use and to select the task to PROGRAM SCHEDULE enable disable 51 6B Press key to disable the task Symbol uM PROGRAM SCHEDULE LI indicates that the task has been LB disabled Press key again to enable the task mm PROGRAM SCHEDULE Symbol B indicates that the task has been oi B enabled EE Press key then return to the running mode 2 4 System Setup When selected the setup menu command will be displayed in the second line of the screen The setup menu commands DATE amp TIME Set current date and time SERIAL ADDRESS Set serial address BAUD RATE Set baud rate PASSWORD Set password AUTO ON OFF Set automatic power on off SOUND OFF ON Toggle off on the sound function AUTO BACKUP ON OFF Toggle on off the automatic backup memory mode AUTO RECOVER ON OFF Toggle on off the automatic recover memory mode BATTERY ON OFF Toggle on off the battery backup function AUTO DEMO ON OFF Toggle on off the automatic running demo function MAKE STARTUP Make the graphic file name STARTUP as startup picture CLEAR STARTUP Clear the startup picture Press key and to select the setup menu item then press key LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 34 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center to perform the selected function Clearing memory or deleting graphic file STARTUP will not affect the system setup 2 4 1 Date amp Time select DATE amp TIME f
7. 00 0000 means the task will end after the 10 each month If all of the year month and day are set to 0 the task will never stop This 1s also the system default setting Step 4 Set the START TIME of the task The time format must be hh mm hour minute Uses Or key to move the cursor and press number keys from to L9 to modify then press key to continue The default START TIME 1s 00 00 Step 5 Set the END TIME of the task TO hh mm 23 99 The time format must be hh mm hour minute Uses or key to LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 31e FUNCTION amp OPERATION move the cursor and press number keys from to L9 to modify then press key to continue The default END TIME is 23 59 Stet 6 Set the running days of the week SET WEEKLY Hon TO Sun Uses or key to move the cursor and press or key to modify then press key to continue The default setting 1s run from Monday to Sunday run on each day of the week Step 7 Set the priority of the task SET PRIORITY TO NORMAL Uses or key to modify then press key to finish adding new task The three levels of priorities are NORMAL LOW and HIGH This procedure can be canceled by pressing key at any time The new task will be displayed on the task list immediately after these 7 steps In the second line of the screen LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved E m USER MANUAL Multi
8. 1 3 8 Changing Message Pause Period Press key to insert PAUSE control character for the text Uses NEXT or PREY key to select one of the available pause periods LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved E USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 2 1 3 9 Displaying Time and Date Press LIME key while in the edit text file mode The system will display the time insertion menu as in the following table MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION INSERT TIME Insert time 4 formats 23 59 Default 23 59 59 12 59 AM 12 59 59 AM INSERT DATE Insert date 5 formats 1 Jan 2000 Default Jan 1 2000 10 1 2000 1 10 2000 2000 1 10 INSERT HOUR 24 Insert hour in 24 hour mode INSERT HOUR 12 Insert hour in 12 hour mode INSERT MINUTE INSERT AM PM Insert AM PM 4 formats e g AM Default A am a INSERT WEEK Insert day of week 4 formats e g Mon Default Monday MON MONDAY INSERT DAY Insert day of month INSERT MONTH Insert month 5 formats e g Jan Default January 1 JAN JANUARY INSERT YEAR Insert year 2 formats e g 2000 00 Use INEAT or IFREY key to select the time element then press key to insert it or press key to cancel After inserting the TIME control uses NEST or IPREVJ key to change the time element format 2 1 3 10 Displaying Graphics Note A graphics file must be created before it can be displayed Please refer to Chapter 2 2 for details Press key while 1n the editi
9. 7 Circuit diagram of RS422 connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 48 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 35 Modem communication This communication mode needs two modems one connects with control computer another one connects with LED display Following fig shows connection of modem communication mode Telephone network 7 A on wn a 7 Fig4 8 Modem Connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved 49 SYSTEM CONNECTION Following fig shows the circuit diagram of modem connection oo K P 232 COMM Modem DB9 male DB9 CPU board MTP M OR CPU board MTP M DIodem DIB 23 Fig4 9 Circuit diagram of modem connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 50 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 4 RF modem communication This communication need two RF modem one connect with control computer and another one connect with LED display RF Modem includes two types one s port is USB another one s port is DB9 In PC end user can select using USB port type or DB9 port type But in LED display end we used the DB9 port type AX C Fig4 10 RF modem connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved ex SYSTEM CONNECTION PC end connection If use USB port
10. If there are something has damaged or lack please contact your dealer as soon as possible V1 1 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OAII Rights Reserved Date 2007 06 15 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Catalog Foreword 000000000000000000000000000900009000900090009000009000900900000000090009000900990009000009000090090009000000000000000000000000000000000000090009000 8 ETE 9 A Safety guide M oreo 9 B Important safety Precaution T u O 10 C Important Warning E E EE E EE RE E a EO T 1 1 E E E 12 1 1 System Outline EE 12 1 2 Technical Specification ER Q 14 1 3 Function Information TE ENEE EE EE OUO CURE ERVERT E FE SP CES 1 5 1 3 1 Power on Initialization 1 5 1 3 2 Sign ON OFF Switching SEELEN EE REENEN EE EEN EE E 15 1 3 3 Setting Default File ON EE 16 1 3 A Display Text EN eee 1 6 1 3 5 Main Menu EE P 16 2 Function amp TE 18 2 1 Text Program TOTUM 1 8 2 1 1 Creating New Text Files EE E N OE EE ON 1 8 2 1 2 Text File Commands EE OE ER
11. YYYA 1 8 2 1 3 Edit Text Files SN EE n em 19 2 1 3 1 Text Editor Interface E OR EE TE 1 9 2 1 3 2 Text Editor Command Keys E E oye seb EE TE E EE 20 2 1 3 3 Changing Character Font RT EE N wie eee wei o s 20 2 1 3 4 Changing Display Method re 2 1 PA 1 3 5 Using Bold Wide and Blink Font S 21 2 1 3 6 Changing Character Color EE EE TE WEN de UA UN e NUN E S er uS URS VOI Vd E ERI UMS US 2 1 2 1 3 7 Changing Message Moving Speed EE 22 pA 1 3 R Changing Message Pause Period EEN 22 2 1 3 9 Displaying Time and Date EE EE EE EE 870 050 23 2 1 3 1 0 Displaying Graphics rmt 23 2 1 3 1 1 Starting New Line Pe 23 2 1 3 12 Starting New Page TT 23 2 1 3 1 3 Multi Window Function TT EE EE OE OT RR OE 24 25 1 3 i 14 Including Existing Text Files EE E EE E E EE EE ES 24 p 1 3 1 5 Changing Line Spacing EE 25 2 1 3 1 6 Fast Cursor Positioning 25 2 1 3 1 7 Deleting Large Number of Characters E EE E RE ORE ORE ee 25 2 1 3 18 Sound with Text AE EE N E O EE E 26 2 i 1 3 1 9 Inserting International Character Ve vue esa sies e ques ves es a AR RA RE QU S E ER FER RS 26 2 1 3 20 Displaying Temperature EEN 26 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Mes
12. and any other circumstances that may affect the load handling capability of the part This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of power available consult your dealer or local power company LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved SAFETY We recommends inspections at regular intervals for all installations and increasing in frequency for more critical installations If a part is found to have damage which may cause a decrease in load capability the part must be removed for service or replaced immediately B Important Safety Precaution VW VV V Read and understand these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Personnel must be professional to installing and maintenance Unplug this product from the electrical outlet before cleaning Clean only with materials or chemicals that are inert nonabrasive noncorrosive and non marking Consult the manufacturer for further advice should any doubts exist regarding any cleaning procedure Do not block ventilation openings Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight except outdoor models excessive heat moisture and dust such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Don t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plugs sockets If the provided sockets plugs are damaged
13. appear E Press key to select the menu item PROGRAM GRAPHICS PROGRAM GRAPHICS NEW rus etees Press key the first item of file list NEW will be created as a new graphics NEW GRAPH file EE Press LA for file name then press to start editing For details see chapter 3 3 EDIT THE TEXT FILE Press key to finish the graphics editing and return to the running mode 2 2 2 Graphics File Commands After selecting a graphics file from the file list press key to display the command menu Uses or key to select a command Press key to execute it LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved o gi FUNCTION amp OPERATION Command and its meanings EDIT Edit current graphics file DELETE Delete current graphics file The screen will prompt DELETE GRAPH A ARE YOU SURE Y N press Y to confirm N to cancel RENAME Rename current graphics file COPY Make a copy of current graphics file PROPERTY View current graphics file s property such as size and modification time Available hot keys PROG Edit the graphics file DEL Delete the graphics file The following table shows how to edit existing graphics file B created previously STEP PROCEDURE DISPLAY ON THE SIGN Press PROG key to enter the main menu The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will PROGRAM TEXT NEW appear E Press NEXT key to select the menu item PROGRBM GRAPHICS PROGRAM
14. perform the following functions Send out the Clear Memory command to other signs 2 Send out all graphics files to other signs 3 Send out all text files to other signs 4 Send out the schedule to other signs 5 Send out the Set default Running File command to other signs 2 5 7 Backup Memory You should often backup the memory to avoid unforeseen data lost The memory is battery powered and can be kept for only three months without power The shaking of the sign during transportation may also damage the memory data You can setup the sign to automatic backup mode 2 5 8 Recover Memory The memory will be recovered automatically when it is damaged You can recover the memory manually by this command too You can setup the sign to automatic recover mode Refer to Chapter 5 for auto recover mode LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved 39 INSTALLATION 3 Installation 3 1 Overview Because every installation site 1s unique there 1s no standard method of mounting As manufacture of LED display we don t supply support structure we can only provide recommending for the support structure design 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 The structure design is critical and should be don
15. persons Danger of fire To protect against danger of fire by overloading of power cables Power cable may be connected in parallel Each power source cable supplying for moving sign should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses rated Working environment Temperature 10 to 40 Indoor product 20 to 60 Outdoor product Humidity 15 95 RH Electro Static protect LED components used in moving sign are Electro Static discharge sensitive To prevent the possibility of destroying LED components do not touch either in operation or while switched off Servicing or maintaining must be with anti static instrument such as ESD hand heel straps The equipment must be earthed In order to protect against danger of electric shock the installation should be properly grounded We recommend a resistance to ground less than 10 ohms Power cables The power cables delivered with this system have special properties for safety They are not user serviceable If the power cables are damaged replace only with new ones Never try to repair a power cable Data cables The data cables provided with this system have special properties for safety They are not user serviceable If the data cables are damaged replace only with new ones Never try to repair a data cable Keep flammable materials away from the equipment such as curtains A lot of heat emanated from sign while working Proper ventilation must be provided LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1
16. the screen body to maintain the certain inclination angle that in order to causes the direction of shines direct to best viewing position LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 40 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center When the screen body installed we should pay attention to the influence of outside electromagnetic radiation to the displays 3 2 Common mounting method The shape and size of Multi Line LED electronic message center are different the use of them 1s diverse and the method of mounting 1s most changeful There isn t a unification standard of the mounting Following we introduced several commonly used method of mounting 1 Hang type Hang type include two types One is hanging up at the ceiling or other truss fig2 1a shows The LED moving sign 1s hanging up at ceiling or truss by the bracket Another is hanging on wall fig2 1b shows The LED moving sign is mounting on wall by the bracket 2 Swing type Swing type is an especial of hang type This method 1s hanging moving sign at wall by a bracket too But the bracket have a suspend arm for Swing F1g2 4 shows 3 Desktop installation This method must design a pedestal to support the LED moving sign And the LED moving sign 1s installed on the pedestal F1g2 2 shows it 4 Movable structure This method is base on desktop installation It is different form desktop installation there are some wheels on the ped
17. to the given time ADD DECOUNTER IN HOURS the result number is hours to the given time ADD DECOUNTER IN MINUTES the result number is minutes to the given time ADD DECOUNTER IN SECONDS the result number is seconds to the given time ADD INCOUNTER IN DAYS the result number is days from the given time ADD INCOUNTER IN HOURS the result number is hours from the given time ADD INCOUNTER IN MINUTES the result number is minutes from the given time ADD INCOUNTER IN SECONDS the result number is seconds from the given time LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved SE USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Choose the item you need then press to continue the screen will display 01 Jan 2888 23 09 09 Sat Set the time that will be count down to or count up from and press ENT a decounter or incounter now has been created The decounter or incounnter add in text will display in a number from 0 to 65535 Larger number will display as The decounter will stop at 0 when the given time passed and the incounter will display 0 even the time has not started 2 2 Graphics Program Graphics programming is similar to that of text programming 2 2 1 Creating New Graphics Files Follow the table below to create a new graphics file Example filename A STEP PROCEDURE DISLAY ON THE SIGN BS Press PROG key to enter the main menu TENT The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will bsec
18. type RF Modem user only need plug it to PC s USB port Following fig shows the circuit diagram of DB9 port type RF Modem with PC 6 l Se ExD ExD Za Dess TED Lf TED D g 5 VEC e o ae Eee RF Modem DB9 did Control computer Fig4 11 Circuit diagram of RF modem connection LED display end connection RF Modem DB9 i KERE EE AT GHD pu board MTP Mi VCC HEM Fig4 12 Circuit diagram of RF modem connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved en USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 5 GSM modem communication This communication mode needs two GSM modem One connects with control computer and another one connects with LED display Following fig shows connection of GSM modem communication mode PE le GSM Modem N eeeee eec i I amp 66 1 I amp 6 6 I N y I N COMI or COM2 a N DB9 af 07 em ad Fig4 13 GSM modem connection Following fig shows circuit diagram of GSM modem connection GSM Modem DB9 REENEN CPU board MTP M Fig4 14 Circuit diagram of GSM modem connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved Em SYSTEM CONNECTION 4 3 6 Optical modem communication This communication mode needs two optical modems One connects with PC and another one connects with LED display Following fig shows connection of optical modem communica
19. 2 Ensure that the unused output ports of cabinet are sealed with a dummy plug 3 Use damp cloth with a non aggressive detergent to cleaning moving sign Warning Don t use industrial grease removers Use only materials or chemicals that are inert nonabrasive noncorrosive and non marking 4 Brush down all dirt of the LED s and the shaders using a soft hand brush Warning Don t use a hard bristled brush 5 Repeat from step 3 until the cabinet 1s clean 6 Blow the surface dry with compressed air LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 60 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 6 3 Replacement Replacing LED modules 1 Read follow the safety instruction in section 0 2 Disconnect the power and data cables and all the cable strings from LED modules 3 Loose these screws that fixed LED modules on grid of cabinet 4 Pushing the LED modules forward out of the grid Warning Ensure you have a good grip on the LED module while releasing the module We recommend there has one people hold the module in front at the same time while pushing 5 Hand over the released LED module in front of the moving sign Note It s possible to pull back the LED module through the grid opening if required 6 Snap in a new LED module from the front of the sign Warning Ensure to orient the LED module correctly while snapping 1n The louvers on LED cluster modules must be upwards And the weather stripp
20. 8 Recover ON OF Turn on off the auto recover mode Under auto backup mode memory will be recovered automatically when the memory is found damaged Otherwise you must press or LN to confirm the clearing of the affected data Auto recover mode is the best choice when the sign connect to PC Default is ON 2 4 9 Battery ON OF Turn on off the battery backup function When the battery backup 1s on memory content can keep for about 3 months without power supply If you make sure that you don t need to keep the memory content for example you use a PC software to control the display at real time you can disable this function Default is ON 2 4 10 Auto Demo ON OF Turn on off the auto running demo function When auto running demo function 1s on the system will run the DEMO file automatically when no scheduled task is running and no default file is set The DEMO file is use to demonstrate the high preferment features of this product Default is ON 2 4 11 Make Startup Make the graphic file name STARTUP as startup picture User must prepare a graphic file name with STARTUP first This picture will be displayed on the next time the power is on 2 4 12 Clear Startup Clear the startup picture Graphic file STARTUP will not be deleted by this function Default startup screen will be displayed on the next time the power is on 2 5 Other Functions When selected the OTHER commands will be displayed in the second line o
21. Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction This part has introduced some elementary knowledge and the technical specification of the system It including following content System outline Technical specification Function information 1 1 System Outline This system is a Multi Line LED Electronic Center It is capable of displaying text and graphics Messages are stored as files The system has 16 384 bytes of memory for text files and 24 576 bytes for graphics files Maximum number of stored text and graphics files is 250 each Maximum size of a file can reach the entire memory size of the system Following 1s something about the system 16 color combinations e 3 basic colors 5 rainbow colors 8 mixture colors e Automatic color rotation ACL 9 fonts SS5 SS7 SF7 SF10 SS16 SF16 TM16 AR16 SMA Plus all fonts may be BOLD and or WIDE 41 display modes e 6 slide modes 6 cover modes 6 roll modes e 4 interlace slide modes e 6 interlace roll modes e 4 shutter modes e H special effect modes AUTO display randomly selects one of available display modes SCROLL display mode for scrolling of large continuous messages ROTATE display mode for rotating of a continuous message 95 message moving speeds amp pause periods from 0 to 60 seconds 3 kinds of audible beeps during text display LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved ND US
22. Draw and Erase Press _ _ key to toggle the paint mode on off Use NERV or IPREV key to select color move the cursor then you can draw a line which follow the track of cursor To erase the line move the cursor along the line once again keep paint mode on do not change cursor color The line will be erased The key 1s used to draw or erase one dot 2 2 3 4 Clearing Entire Graphics File In graphics editing mode press key to clear the entire graphic The screen will prompt as shown below CLEAR THE GRAPH Press Y to confirm N to cancel 9 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 20 FUNCTION amp OPERATION 2 3 Program Schedule PROGRAM SCHEDULE is the third item in the main menu If no task exists in the schedule the second line will display NEW prompting to create a new task If there are some has programmed tasks already use and key to select them 2 3 1 Adding New Task To Schedule The following table shows how to create a new schedule task PROCEDURE DISPLAY ON THE SIGN Press PROG key to enter the main menu FEE EE EE EE PROGRAM TEXT 1 The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will NEM appear E 2 E Press key twice to select the PROGRAM SCHEDULE NEW PROGRAM SCHEDULE EE Press key to start adding new task The following 7 steps are needed to create a new schedule task Step 1 Input th
23. E CAP INS gt a DE EN Keyboard status CAP uppercases INS insertion mode AWVN Alls TOHINOO The contents of the text file will be displayed in a single line The CURSOR is always located in the rightmost character of the screen The file name will be displayed in the beginning of the text file and delimited by the character gt CONTROLS control display methods fonts colors and so on They are often LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved 19 FUNCTION amp OPERATION delimited by and The text is displayed in its actual font and color The current keyboard status 1s shown in the bottom left corner of the screen 2 1 3 2 Text Editor Command Keys Close and save the file and turn OFF the sign R GC N Close and save the file and run it as default Close and save the file and go to main menu C mer P Toggle between uppercase and lowercase INS Toggle between insertion mode and overwriting mode Hide Show the keyboard status Move cursor left SS 4 t len Move cursor right ALT Move cursor to the front page ALT Move cursor to the next page DEL Delete one text character or control character ALT Delete the current page 2 1 3 3 Changing Character Font Press FONT key to insert the text FONT control character Uses NEAT or PREY key to select one of the 9 fonts The following table list available fonts LED EL
24. ECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved Ed USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 2 1 3 4 Changing Display Method METHOD control is used to change the display methods Press key to insert the METHOD control character in the text The sign has 41 display methods including AUTO SCROLL ROTATE etc Press or to select or press or press for faster selection The table below list available display methods 2 1 3 5 Using Bold Wide and Blink Font Press key to insert the BOLD WIDE BLINK control character for the text Use or to select between BOLD WIDE and BLINK All text between two BOLD WIDE BLINK control characters will be displayed as bold wide blink font 2 1 3 6 Changing Character Color Press key to insert the text COLOR control character Uses NERTJ or PREV key to select one of the color combinations The following table list available combinations LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved Deag FUNCTION amp OPERATION les 2 1 3 7 Changing Message Moving Speed J A el Fr Joe NO LL ten A z Z RB3 EE Gell x w N JU PA Ca AEE X X X N MIXS r 71 L Press key to insert the SPEED control character The sign supports 8 speeds Use and to select one of them SPEED1 is the lowest speed and SPEEDS is the fastest Default speed is SPEEDS 2
25. ER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 61 special international characters 4 time and 5 date formats Custom time date format also available amp characters length file name Maximum 250 text files and maximum 250 graphic files Text Memory 16k bytes 24k bytes graphics memory for 38 colorful graphics or more at 160 16 pixels Flexible size of graphics files INCLUDE function to call other text files from memory Multi WINDOW function allowing for different parts windows with different display modes For example freeze parts of the display while moving other parts 30 schedule tasks with 3 priorities enable periodic tasks by week month or year User friendly interface and programming via infrared remote control RS232 or RS422 interface Modem is supported for long distance communication Up to 255 signs in one network Baud rates 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 and 57600 Duplex function allowing for reading stored data from the sign by PC and copying data from one sign to another Password security protects the sign from unauthorized access Automatic power ON OFF schedule Memory Backup feature make the data storage more reliable LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION 1 2 Technical Specification Tablel list the technical specification of our multi line moving sign Tablel Technical Specification Item T
26. FF the sign Open text file creates new text file 1f there s no existing file GRA Open graphics file creates new graphics file if there s no existing file RUN Close the main menu and return to the running mode LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved FUNCTION amp OPERATION 2 Function amp Operation This section includes five parts Text program Graphics program Program schedule System setup Other functions 2 1 Text Program PROGRAM TEXT when selected will list text files in the second line of the screen The first item of the file list will be NEW which allows creating a new file Use and to select a previously programmed text file The file list 1s sorted by name so by pressing the first character key of the name the selection may be faster To select the first item NEW press key 2 1 1 Creating New Text Files The following table shows how to create a new text file Press key to enter the main PROGRAM TEXT menu The first menu item NEW PROGRAM TEXT will appear Press key the first item of file list NEW will be selected The sign will create a new text file Press LA for file name then press to start editing text file for details see chapter 2 1 3 EDIT TEXT LEES 1 FILE Press key finish the text editing and return to the running mode 2 1 2 Text File Commands After selecting a text file from the file list press ke
27. GRAPHICS NEW Press ENT key to display the command GRAPH B menu The first command EDIT is shown EDIT Press key to start editing graphics file B DO EE EE EE EE E Press LB key to select graphics file B BRE m DEEN EE Press key to finish graphics editing and return to the running mode Press PROG key to go to edit graphics file B immediately after step 3 2 2 3 Edit Graphics File 2 2 3 1 Graphics Editor Command Keys Close and save the file and turn OFF the sign RUN Close and save the file and return to running mode Close and save the file and go to main menu Move cursor left and up Move cursor up aUis Move cursor right and up LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved _ 28 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Move cursor left Move cursor right Move cursor left and down Move cursor down Move cursor right and down Toggle paint mode Select pen color Select pen color EEUE Toggle one point drawing 2 2 3 2 Changing Graphics Size In graphics editing mode press or key to changes graphics size WIDTH 168 HEIGHT 16 Press key or to select HEIGHT or WIDTH for changing the size Press key or to modify the value or or to modify fast Finally press or to complete It 1s also possible to adjust the graphics size by using the combined keys key plus one of the cursor moving keys Lr LL Le Lo Le LT JL 4 2 2 3 3
28. USER MANUAL FOR MOVING SIGN Series E2000 e Ss LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY Revision 1 1 All Right Reserved USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center User manual of Multi Line LED Electronic Message Center Bing gt vw Our Multi line Electronic Message Centers E200 Moving sign offer an added level of flexibility to your information display system They are excellent for detail and multi tasking requirements More specialized functions allow you to develop eye catching messages that attract more customers and promote their organizations more effectively They are easy to operate and install can stand alone as a single electronic display or network as an enterprise wide system of message centers Based on a modular construction they allow for a variety of lengths They can apply to Corporate Communication Event Listing Retail Businesses Medical Offices Advertising Waiting areas Financial Information Safety Awareness Announcements and so on And it brought more convenient for our life Gets gt sess We use the latest achievements in LED Electronic Message Centers Display English or European characters as well as graphic symbols 41 methods of displaying your message Cyclic Scroll up Scroll down Open to Center Open from Right Open from left etc 9 Fonts each with regular bold and wide mode User can add or modify the fonts 67 pieces of other European characters Built in t
29. V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 0 Safety A Safety guide Personal protection Ensure you understand and follow all the safety guidelines safety instructions warnings and notes mentioned in this manual Wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of personal injury Be careful while working with heavy loads Mind your fingers while working with heavy loads Installation personnel The installation must be performed by authorized and qualified technical personnel only Accredited safety officers must ensure the safety of the site construction assembly connection use dismantling transport etc of such safety critical systems Notes Installation should be performed only after you are thoroughly familiar with all of the proper safety checks and installation instructions Do not modify and or replace any component We uses specific materials and manufacturing processes in order to achieve part strength Consult us for assistance with custom applications Always follow our installation manual Contact us if you should have any question regarding the safety of an application Product care Structural and mounting components should be kept dry clean and otherwise maintained in a manner consistent with part design Our products must be used in a manner consistent with their design and inspected on a routine basis for security wear deformation corrosion
30. c Message Centers Mainly includes Aboutthis Manual Information feedback About This Manual This Manual is about Multi Line LED Electronic Message Centers we often called it as Multi Line Moving Sign or E2000 It explains the operation system connection installation maintenance and troubleshooting of the display Reader of the Manual This manual is for the user and the Maintenance of equipment personnel as well as who needs to purchase our product to write Hope it will bring some help for you Contents of the manual This manual includes seven parts Introduction Function amp Operation Installation System Connection Installing programs PC setting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendix Statement Introduction Description the basic information needed to use the system of Multi Line Moving Sign Function amp Operation Description of the function and operation User must red it before operation Installation Gives guidance on installing for moving sign System Connection Gives guidance on power cable connection and communication connection for whole system Installing programs PC setting Describes installing the program on PC and setting of software Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Introduce such things as troubleshooting the sign performing general maintenance Appendix List additional thing about this system Statement States the copyright LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY
31. e only by a qualified individual and organization The following must be considered first before installation Design support structure and groundwork calculate carefully the needed strength according to local codes especially note the wind load and the issue of Seismic Zone For the reason of heat dissipation the waterproof of the back of LED module is IP45 consider if any added shield needed for more protection If LED Screen is enclosed in an enclosure or casing air conditions are needed for cooling when the environment temperature reach 30 C Keep enough space for maintains Prepare for routing power lines and fiber connection If it is used in outdoor it is best to route 4 fiber cables Two are used for data transmitting and the other two are saved for spares It is doubtless to route power lines and fiber cables in two separate conduits Grounding consideration we recommend grounding resistance must be less than 10 ohms The relations of the screen body size with the distance of installing The screen body size and the viewing distance should have the suitable proportion relations The ordinary circumstances viewing distance may take the screen body opposite angle line length 2 20 double and the effect is better when the viewing distance 1s in 6 10 doubles The angle of installing When the screen body installs should pay attention to the direction of LED element s light When the screen body installs at highly should make
32. e set from 1 to15 pixels The VSPACE control character must be inserted in the beginning of a text line Press key to select line spacing from VS 0 to VS 15 2 1 3 16 Fast Cursor Positioning Press key while in the text editing mode The system will display the GO TO menu Use or INERTJPREV keys to select a menu item as listed below Press to move the cursor to the selected position MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION GO TO FILE BEGINNING Move cursor to the file beginning GO TO END OF FILE Move cursor to the end of file Ge Move cursor to the previ ntrol character PREV CONTROL ONE oe PIEVIOUS COTHOT CAAtAC GO TO NEXT CONTROL Move cursor to the next control character 2 1 3 17 Deleting Large Number of Characters Press key while in the text editing mode The system will display the CLEAR menu Use or NERTJPREV keys to select a menu item as listed below Press to execute the selected instruction LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved ya FUNCTION amp OPERATION MENUITEM DESCRIPTION CLEAR Delete all characters in the file ALL THIS FILE CLEAR TO Delete all characters from the cursor position to the file beginning FILE BEGINNING Delete all characters from the cursor position to the file end END OF FILE Delete characters from the cursor position to the previous control character not PREV CONTROL including the control character Delete characters from the cursor position to the n
33. e text file name that will be run in task SCHEDULE RUN Uses NEXT or IPREVJ key to select one then press key to continue Step 2 Set the START DATE of the task FROM D H 00 88 0088 The date format must be D M Y date month year Uses or key to move the cursor and press number keys from to L9 to modify then press key to continue If the year is set to 0 the year will be ignored and the task will start each year For example if START DATE is set to 01 05 0000 the task will start on May 1 of each year LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 30 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center If both the year and the month are set to 0 the task will start each month For example START DATE 01 00 0000 means the task will start on the first day of each month If all of the year month and day are set to 0 the task will be run always This 1s also the default setting of the system Step 3 Set the END DATE of the task T0 D H Y 00 88 0088 The date format must be D M Y date month year Use or to move the cursor and press number keys from to L9 to modify then press key to continue If the year is set to 0 the year will be ignored and the task will end each year For example if END DATE is set to 31 10 0000 the task will end after 31 Oct of each year If both the year and the month are set to 0 the task will end each month For example END DATE 10
34. echnical Parameters Diese Element o 5mm default 3 75mm or 3 0mm LED dot matrixes or LED pon lamps for indoor use 5 or 8 for window brightness 1 Monochrome Red Yellow Green Amber Blue Pure Green or White etc 2 RG Multi color Red Green and Amber mix color etc Total 16 color combinations 160 H v for indoor models 90 40 H v for window brightness Housing Material Black Powder Coated Aluminum A RS232 RS422 convertor Modem RF Modem GSM Modem Optional Fittings Ethernet adapter Display Color LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 14 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 1 3 Function Information This part 1s descriptive some basal information of operation for the system 1 3 1 Power on Initialization Upon power up the system initialization 1s performed as follows 1 Install fonts from the font chip reports NO FONTS CHIP on failure 2 At initial startup clear the memory load default settings and set the real time clock to 1 Jan 2000 00 00 00 3 Close unsaved files when abnormal shutdown Abnormal shutdown will occur when power fails or system halts during remote control programming or serial communication access 4 Check the system data integrity Despite the memory being backed up by a battery it may become corrupted in some unusual circumstances If the auto recover mode 1s off the system will report VERIFY ERROR and prom
35. ed or where fasteners has come loose allowing gaps in the panels or where moisture may be entering around hardware Be sure to check around the lift eyes and bolts to ensure that water has not entered there If so replace hardware immediately to prevent more water from entering the Display Also check electronic components for possible corrosion Corrosion Check the paint and look for possible corrosion especially at footings structure tie points and ground rods Fans Failure Every fan installed on the backdoor of cabinet is controlled by a thermal switch and 1s turned on when the surface temperature of the cabinet reaches about 45 C Fans should be checked more often if the moving sign is located in a dusty environment Fan blades and filters must be kept clean LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 2592 MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING 6 2 Cleaning moving sign Due to use the moving sign are exposed to all kinds of weather conditions Sand dust smog and other dirt adhere on the moving sign and because of that the performance of the moving sign 1s reduced So we recommend cleaning moving sign at regular intervals Necessary tools Damp cloth with a non aggressive detergent e Soft hand brush with long hair Compressed air Cleaning process 1 Seal up the data and power sockets of the cabinet with a power and data cable Make sure that all plug holder clamps are locked firmly
36. estal So it can move easily Fig2 3 shows it 5 Insert type F1g2 5 shows it This method is always using for looking more beautiful Insert type is a method that the moving sign is inserted in wall or other object Ceiling Ee 5 NN C ES wie wal E E Face Side Face Side Fig2 l a Fig2 1 b Fig2 1 Hang type LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved Al INSTALLATION ME Moving sign Moving sign Face Side Face Side Fig 2 3 Movable structure Fig 2 2 Desktop installation Suspend arm Open Close Face Side Wall Moving sign Moving sign Fig 2 4 Swing type Fig 2 5 Insert type Above mentioned method is several commonly used method of mounting The hang type 1s the most simply And its realization 1s easily The swing type 1s based on the hang type and more complex than hang type This method can open or close according as your circs If the place of installation 1s far form wall or ceiling and the moving sign is big you can use the desktop installation If moving sign needs move frequently should use movable structure In somewhere such as hospital company public etc using Moving Sign for sign There usually adopt the insert type for beautiful Certainly there are many other methods of mounting We impossibility introduce all methods User can choose an appropriate method of mounting according as your idiographic circs Remark All these methods a
37. ext control character not including NEXT CONTROL the control character 2 1 3 18 Sound with Text Press BEEP key while in the text editing mode to insert the SOUND control character Use NEST and IFREY to select one of the 3 beep sounds BEEP1 BEEP2 or BEEP3 The selected sound will be integrated with the edited text 2 1 3 19 Inserting International Character While m the text editing mode first input one of the characters from the left column as in the table below then press or key to select an international character For example to input the character the character must be input first then press key six times or press key once Remark Appendix D list the international character 2 1 3 20 Displaying Temperature Press key to insert the TEMPERATURE control character to display temperature in the text file Three formats temperature are available Centigrade C Fahrenheit F and Kelvin K use WERT or PREVJ to select them NOTES This feature is avalable only for the sign that has installed temperature sensor 2 1 3 21 Create a Decounter or Incounter We often use a decounter to wait for an important moment such as Year 2K World Cup 2002 etc We often use an incounter to count the safty running days etc You can create a decounter or incounter like this Press TIME when editing text file a menu will appear ADD DECOUNTER IN DAYS the result number is days
38. f the screen LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved AA FUNCTION amp OPERATION CLEAR MEMORY Clear all memory CLEAR SCHEDULE Clear the schedule CLEAR GRAPHICS Clear all graphics files CLEAR TEXTS Clear all text files MEMORY INFO View memory information SEND MEMORY Send out all memory contents through serial communication to other signs If you execute this command the memory contents of all signs in the same net will become identical BACKUP MEMORY Backup the memory to the flash memory RECOVER MEMORY Recover the memory from the flash memory Note To send memory contents to other signs the baud rates of all signs must be the same Press key and to select a command and press key to execute it 2 5 1 Clear Memory All text and graphics files will be deleted and the schedule will be cleared The setup will not be affected 2 5 2 Clear Schedule All tasks in the schedule will be deleted 2 5 3 Clear Graphics Files All graphics files will be deleted 2 5 4 Clear Text Files All text files will be deleted 2 5 5 View Memory Information The system will display the text memory information first TEXT USED 0 TEXT FREE 16384 Then the graphics memory information GRAPH USED GRAPH FREE 16384 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 38 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 2 5 6 Send Memory The SEND MEMORY command can
39. his means user will pay charges for transporting goods to us and we will pay charges for return We retain the right to refuse part that has been damaged due to the acts of nature or causes other than normal wear and tear If you have any other question to ask or need any other service feel free to contact with us or your agent LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved T m APPENDIX 7 Appendix Appendix A Additional programming tips jen Possibilities Description Control Randomly selects one of the available display modes AUTO Default Immediate display mode MMED Slide display modes 6 directions Cover display modes 6 directions Roll display modes 6 directions Interlace slide display modes 4 kinds Interlace roll display modes 6 kinds Shutter display modes 4 kinds METHOD Display Option Explode display mode Twinkle display mode TWINKLE PACMAN Scroll display mode use to scroll a large continuous SCROLL message Rotate display mode use to rotate a large continuous ROTATE message COLOR Alters the color of text See Appendix B C O lt trj AL Ee Z d Les uw SiT i J Z 7 S x mo EE SIS SI les uH E gt z eg r ma LO Lei Li Lei Nn m Pea jr r3 rm Gl Z un m m aa EF ON SiS ce ii SANS SERIF 5 pixels height SANS SERIF 7 pixels height Default SERIF 7 pixels heig
40. ht SERIF 10 pixels height FONT EE Sie GANG SERIE 16 SE height of characters SERIF 16 pixels height Times New Roman 16 pixels height Arial 16 pixels height Small Fonts 8 pixels height Speed 1 Slowest Speed 2 Speed 3 Changes the Speed of the Speed 4 SPEED display Scrolling Speed 5 default Speed 6 Speed 7 Speed 8 Fastest No pause SE Generates a pause within the programmed message PAU 30S PAU 60S LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved NJAJAN gt Y UU vm c mimm eel eel leed CAES SIES ER eS un d es trj J D gt un rd es es J e er RA ts un uu ro td td vjs 9e 64 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Appendix B Listing of color COLOR DESCRIPTION Red Default 2 Green Ga T li WwW Ww NO ds sold es is l CO R l CO n z S S S SSIS EE Ax m Ge oo L i Ge Appendix C Listing of symbol characters Note The actual symbol appear in brackets during the programming mode Sunny Cloudy Rainy Clock Phone Glasses Faucet Rocket Alien Key Sweater Helicopter Car Tank House Teapot Trees Duck Motorcycle Bike Crown Hearts Right Arrow Left Arrow Lower Left Arrow Upper Left Arrow Mug Chair Shoe Martini Glass LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved 65 APPENDIX Appendix D In
41. imer to power on off during the day Built in real time clock 4 kinds of time and 5 kinds of date formats Customized time date format are also available With memory capability of 16k bytes for text 24k bytes for graphics max 250 text files and 250 graphic files 8 programmable display speeds 8 pause periods from 0 to 60 seconds 3 different buzz sound can be added anywhere within the message Count down count up function Segmented display capability to allow separate control of sections of the display LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Sequencing multiple messages Built in scheduler for up to 30 tasks 3 priority setting enables scheduling by week month or year Duplex function allows user read data from one sign by a PC and copy it to another sign Up to 128 units can network via RS422 communication Interface of the managing software can be in multiple languages Password protection Low consumption Fixing methods desk wall or ceiling Display Real Temperature optional TCP IP network control optional 9 gt gt gt gt e LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center B Thank you very much that you purchase our product After opens the packing box please first inspects the fitting according to the detailed list of supply items
42. ing on the back edge of the module must be intact and implanted in the slot of plastic module box 7 Use screws fixed new LED modules onto grid Warning The module should be firmly seated against the grid of cabinet 8 Connect the new LED modules with cables Warning Ensure to fasten the captive lock of the plug Replacing driver card Sometimes driver card is regarded as one part of LED module it 1s fixed at rear of LED module by socket To remove a driver card from module disconnect cables and wires attached then plug out the driver card from socket When installing a driver card to module reverse the previous steps Replacing control card and scan card There is no special handwork to replace these card but loose screws for fixing and disconnect the cables and wires attached then you can take out it easily When installing a driver card to module reverse the previous steps LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 6 MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING 6 4 Troubleshooting There are some symptoms that may be encountered in the displays This list does not include every possible symptom but does represent common situations that may occur Symptom Condition Possible Cause Remedy Check if the power socket located at the back of the sign is connected Check if the AC power plug is plugged into the wall outlet Check if the main power of the AC outlet is normal Check if the aut
43. l l 3 OFF ON 422 232 l l 232 COMM CPU board MTP_M Address N N lt 15 Fig4 5 Circuit diagram of RS232 connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY Date 2007 06 15 V1 1 OAII Rights Reserved 46 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 2 RS422 communication Usually PC didn t have the RS422 interface When user want connect the LED display to control PC needs a RS232 RS422 adapter This means is that RS422 communication mode must have a RS232 RS422 adapter Fig 4 6 shows the connection of RS422 communication and fig4 7 shows the circuit diagram connection of this communication mode RS232 RS422 adapter S COMI or COM RS422 Fig4 6 RS422 Connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved ds SYSTEM CONNECTION SWI gi O SW2 o o 13 1 123 OFF ON 422 232 JP7 GO ON h ND GND CPU board MTP MII Address 001 SWI oo SW2 o o 123 123 OFF ON 422 232 Remark 1 Cable type Twisted pair cable a pair of TxD and TxD a pair of RxD and RxD 2 Cable length 1200m 3 SW1 Terminal resistance and at the last display must connect this jumper tor on 2 3 4 SW2 jumper select RS232 or RS422 and this select RS422 1 2 GO ON h ND CPU board MTP_M Address 002 i 123 i OFF ON 422 232 2 4 6 8 10 E 422 COMM DB9 fe CPU board MTP M Address N N lt 225 Fig4
44. line LED Electronic Message Center 2 3 2 Modifying Existing Schedule Task The following table shows how to modify an existing schedule task STEP PROCEDURE DISPLAY ON THE SIGN M n Press PROG key to enter the main menu The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will EM TERT appear E Pres key twice to select PROGRAM SCHEDULE PROGRAM SCHEDULE NEM Use and to choose the task to PROGRAM SCHEDULE modify 1 P E Press key start to modify the task 7 steps are needed to modify the task please refer to section 2 3 1 Adding New Task To Schedule 2 3 3 Deleting Task From Schedule The following table shows how to delete a schedule task Press PROG key to enter the main menu The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will PROGRAM TEAT NEM appear a Press key twice to select PROGRAM SCHEDULE PROGRAM SCHEDULE NEW E Use and to select the task to PROGRAM SCHEDULE delete B1 E DELETE SCHEDULE 2 Press key to delete the task ARE YOU SURE YH eee Press to confirm deletion LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved pon FUNCTION amp OPERATION 2 3 4 Enabling Disabling Schedule Task The following table shows how to enable or disable a schedule task Press PROG key to enter the main menu The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will PROG py TERT appear Press NEXT key twice to select PROGRAM SCHEDULE PROGRAM SCHEDULE NEW
45. lly inserted in the text Pressing ALT M key will modify the window box again Pressing NET and IPREVJ key will select the text alignment mode of the window as listed below WINDOW TEXT ALIGNMENT Center align and top align Right align and top align ri wun Left align and middle align ec M Center align and middle align Default Right align and middle align Left align and bottom align Center align and bottom align MR AB Right align and bottom align 2 1 3 14 Including Existing Text Files Use this function to display a text file previously stored in the memory Press ALT N key while in the text editing mode The system will prompt for input of the filename of the text to be included LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 24 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center INCLUDE TEAT Input the file name or use or to select one from the list Then press key to insert or press key to cancel INCLUDE control character will be displayed as I filename NOTES The maximum depth of INCLUDE function is limited to 20 Cross Including 1s not allowed 2 1 3 15 Changing Line Spacing Press key to insert the VSPACE control character that allows control the line spacing The default line spacing 1s VS 0 In this setting the system will leave 1 pixel space between two adjacent lines wherever possible When VS 1 15 is selected the line space will b
46. nd to select PAUSE 1 to PAUSE 8 Edit Program Mode select a programmed animation in the message Use and to select ANIM 1 to ANIM 8 Edit Program Mode Select beep sound in the message Use PREV and to select BEEP 1 to BEEP 3 ENT accepts the selected option In edit Program Mode return to the upper manual in the edit program mode In edit Program Mode refers to 15 and 16 In edit Program Mode refers to 15 and 16 Edit Program Mode inserts space in the message 1 In edit program mode press to save and run the current message 2 In display mode press and enter 01 to 99 to select other message for display Edit Program Mode please refers to the topic Programming a sequence file D Cursor direction pointer toggle cursor on off o P Remark The direction point only work in graphic edit mode LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 68 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Appendix F File Log LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved 60 STATEMENT 8 Statement User must read the manual before use our product Besides lists fitting along with the product disposition the content of this manual contains doesn t represent pledge of the company This manual may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information in this manual the
47. ng mode The system will prompt to input the graphics file name INSERT GRAPH Input the file name or use NEXT or IPREVJ keys to select a file Then press key to insert the selected graphics file or press key to cancel 2 1 3 11 Starting New Line In the text edit mode press key to insert the NEWLINE control character in order to start a new line 2 1 3 12 Starting New Page In the text editing mode press key to insert the NEWPAGE control character PAGE 1n order to start a new page LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 23 FUNCTION amp OPERATION 2 1 3 13 Multi Window Function This function allows to display a message in a selected screen area window and to align that message within the window by using WINDOW control functions Press ALT M key while in the text edit mode The screen will display a blinking box indicating the current window border The coordinates for the top left corner width and height of the window will be displayed in the center of the screen I TE 0 0 160 16 Use the direction keys ie 9 Ee ECK move the left and the top border of the window Hold the key down while pressing one of the direction keys to move the right and the bottom border of the window Keys Or in combination with key may be used to modify the window box faster Presses or key to save the window size and position The WINDOW control character will be automatica
48. o on auto off time setting is correct No display Check if the batteries of the remote control still have enough energy If user is not sure please replace all the batteries Not response to remote Check if the batteries of the remote control are placed at control right polarity Please follow the markings in the battery compartment Check if there 1s anything between the remote and the sign blocking the remote signal Check if the auto on auto off time setting is correct Check if the data in the files are valid No display but response If you are not sure you can enter the edit mode and to the remote control press CLR key of the remote control select DEL ALL to erase all data this will reset the sign to display the default demo messages s lav PM ud s Check internal RS232 RS422 cable d P Replace CPU board information If the above procedures do not work please contact your dealer LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 62 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 6 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 Each will pay the transportation charges T
49. pt for clearing of the affected data If the auto recover mode is on the memory will be recovered from the flash automatically without any prompt 5 Initialize the modem to automatic answer mode if modem detected 1 3 2 Sign ON OFF Switching Switch the sign between ON and OFF States by pressing key Power up the sign it will perform the initialization and restore the conditions saved before the last power down If the sign was in OFF State before last power down the sign will still keep in OFF State and screen will be cleared only one dot in the top right corner will flash slowly If the sign was in ON State before last power down the sign will still keep in ON State and it will begin running preprogrammed files Which file will run first a A default file will run when no other task in the schedule meets the running condition Default file can be set with the key b If enable auto running demo the DEMO file will run if no default file has been set Otherwise the screen is black C Scheduled tasks of the highest priority will run when they meet the running condition The key can turns the sign ON or OFF When the sign is at OFF it consumes low idle power even if it is still connected to the power source LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION 1 3 3 Setting Default File Presses key input the file name or use NEST and to select a file It is possible to input first few characte
50. r 8 Edit Program Mode to select time option Use and to select the following options a SET TIME Set the current time b SET DATE Set the current date c ALARM Set alarm times and interval e g C 123M 001 means there will be 123 times of alarm signal at minute interval d HOURLY ALARM Set the hourly alarm On Off e 12 HOUR The time will be displayed in 12 hour format f 24 HOUR The time will be displayed in 24 hour format g ADD TIME Add time screen in display message h ADD DATE Add date screen in display message 1 OFF TIME Turn off the single line LED display at the programmed time OI ON TIME Turn on the single line LED display at the programmed time k ADD TEMP Add temperature in display message Only available for models have temperature function installed 9 Edit Program Mode to select the display speed of the message Use and to select the different speed 10 Edit Program Mode to select the font size of the display message Use and to select the different font size 11 Edit Program Mode to select the color of the display message Use and to select the different color of the display message 12 Edit Program Mode to select 30 built in symbols Use and to select the different symbol 13 In Edit Program Mode erase option Use and to select the following options a DEL ALL Clear all messages b DEL MSG Clear the current message c DEL FILES Dele
51. re must think the weight of moving sign at first User must make sure the backstop can support the weight of the display while mounting it LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved _42 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 System Connection There are two parts work of connection in the system power cable connection and signal data cable connection for system Before connect you should read the data interface of this system 4 1 Data Interface Multi line Moving Sign support PC control and TCP IP network control There should used RS232 cable or RS422 cable In general the connecter of cable is DB 9 interface Following fig shows DB 9 connecter Female Male Fig4 1 DB 9 connecter 6789 Fig4 2 Pin arrange LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 OAI Rights Reserved Date 2007 06 15 Lg SYSTEM CONNECTION 4 2 Power connection The power cables connection for outside are very simply There need have electrical outlet a Plug AC female near the moving sign installed User only need insert the plug male on the plug AC female The plug male is connected with LED moving sign by a power cable from the power input port on cabinet The plug AC female is form power source Following fig shows the power cable connection Plug male Plug AC c female From power source Moving Sign Fig4 3 Power connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved
52. rom SETUP to adjust the real time clock The screen will display 01 Jan 2888 23 09 09 Sat Press key or to move the cursor press key NEXT and IPREVJ to modify then press key or to finish The real time clock will be set to 01 Jan 2000 00 00 00 when it runs for the first time 2 4 2 Serial ID Address The serial address 1s a number from 1 to 255 that is used to identify the sign in the network Select SERIAL ADDRESS from the SETUP to set the sign address The screen will display SERIAL ADDRESS 1 255 1_ Press number keys from to L9 for the serial address or press key to delete one character Press key or when done The default serial address is set to 1 2 4 3 Baud Rate Select BAUD RATE from the SETUP to set the baud rate of the serial communication The screen will display BAUDRATE 9609 LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved LU FUNCTION amp OPERATION Press key and key to changed Then press key or LESC Jo finished The default baud rate 1s 9600 Available baud rates are 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 and 57600 2 4 4 Password select PASSWORD from the SETUP to set the password The screen will display Enter the password and then press key The system will prompt to enter the password again CONFIRM PASSWORD ThE GRE RE HHH HH Retype the password and press key Now the password has been changed and password pro
53. rs and then use and to find the file in the listing Next presses finished setting Uses Or key to delete a character and key to cancel the procedure NOTES After setting the default file it may not run immediately The scheduled tasks will run first Disable or clear all scheduled tasks 1f you want to run the default file only 1 3 4 Display Text Press key to turn OFF the sign Press key LJ EJ SI TT The sign will display red green and yellow on the entire screen 1 3 5 Main Menu Main Menu allows for easy programming of message files arranging schedule tasks configuring the sign etc Press IFROG key to call up the Main Menu The sign will show the menu items as follows PROGRAM TEXT Performs all text file operations NEW EDIT RUN DELETE RENAME and COPY view PROPERTY PROGRAM GRAPHICS Performs all graphics file operations NEW EDIT DELELTE RENAME and COPY view PROPERTY PROGRAM SCHEDULE Performs all schedule operations NEW EDIT DELETE and DISABLE ENABLE SETUP Performs system configurations DATE AND TIME SERIAL ADDRESS BAUD RATE PASSWORD AUTO ON OFF SOUND ON OFF OTHER Performs all other operations such as CLEAR MEMORY CLEAR SCHEDULE CLEAR GRAPHICS CLEAR TEXTS MEMORY info SEND MEMORY LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved T6 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Press key NEXT and PREV to select an item Available hot keys Turn O
54. sage Center 2 1 3 21 Create a Decounter OT Incounter TU N OE ETE RE SE T 26 2 2 Graphics Program PP OER OE TE EE E eg 27 2 21 Creating New Graphics Files EE EE RE E ET 27 2 2 2 Graphics File Commands 27 2 2 3 Edit Graphics File JP 28 223 Graphics Editor Command Keys DEE 28 2 2 3 2 Changing Graphics Size ETE EE EE EE RE E E E 29 2233 Draw and Erase EEN 20 2234 Clearing Entire Graphics File EE 29 2 3 Program Schedule EET 30 2 3 1 Adding New Task To Schedule PO eT Ce 30 2 3 2 Modifying Existing Schedule Task EE E E RE EE N 32 2 33 Deleting Task From Schedule ADIUTUS 32 2 34 Enabling Disabling Schedule Task EN EE 32 2 4 System Setup TE EE EO EL OE N 32 2 4 1 Date amp Time TE EE M H 32 2 4 2 Serial ID Address 32 2 4 3 Baud Rate s 0r0 eres 32 244 Password ER 32 2 4 5 Auto Power ON OFF OUTPUTS 32 2 4 6 Sound ON OF w M OE 32 23 7 Backup ON OF EE 32 2 4 8 Recover ON OF n EA RR EO N EE EE RE OE N SET N 32 2 4 9 Battery ON OF
55. se changes are incorporated in new editions of this manual All rights reserved Our company retains the authority that we can revision related documents of this series product at any time and not beforehand informs LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved 90
56. te the specified file 01 to 99 or sequence file SO to S9 d DEL ON OFF Delete the Auto ON OFF timer function e DEL ALARM Delete the alarm function 14 Edit Program Mode select graphic option Use and to select the following options LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved Num 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 APPENDIX a GET GRAPH Place the graphic in the message Use and to select GRAPH A to GRAPH H b MAKE GRAPH Create a new graphics in location GRAPH A to GRAPH H c EDIT GRAPH Edit GRAPH A to GRAPH P and store in one of the location of the location of GRAPH A to GRAPH H Remark Please refer to 28 Cursor direction pointer to make and edit graphic In Edit Program Mode Moving the message and command to the right In Edit Program Mode Moving the message and command to the left Remark If you want to delete message or command in the edit program mode Please use above key to move that message or command to the left most position and press DEL If you want to insert message or command in the edit program mode Please use above keys to move that message or command to the left most position and 1 press INS to insert 2 Type in your message or command key It will insert automatically In Edit Program Mode uses the alternative symbol in the keyboard Edit Program Mode generates a pause within the programmed message Use a
57. tection function will be enabled automatically The password protection will be disabled when it is set to null Password is needed when using key to enter the main menu in password protection mode Input the password and press key NOTES Remember or record the password If the password gets lost 1n order to regain access to the system disconnect the sign and power supply open the case and connect the SW2 on the main board to ground then power up the sign 2 4 5 Auto Power ON OFF select AUTO ON OFF from SETUP to activate or deactivate automatic power ON feature The default setting 1s Manual ON OFF Use key or to choose the desired setting press key or to toggle MANUAL AUTO Set the Start time for the AUTO mode default 1s 00 00 in HH MM format Use key and to select between HH and MM Use key and to modify time press key to complete 2 4 6 Sound ON OF Select SOUND ON OFF from the SETUP to enable disable the sound function Default is ON LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved 36 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 2 4 7 Backup ON OF Turn on off the auto backup mode Under auto backup mode memory will be backup automatically when the memory content has been changed Auto backup occur when the memory has been changed and the sign has been running for 10 minutes Manually backup is necessary if the sign is often moved such as which install on a bus Default 1s OFF 2 4
58. ternational characters General Character International Characters e NK C XO Zoe o Q Dn CH A Do GE e bs o w gt eo gt Cl D Ciel D A2 C OD CH CD C 2 gt Q 2 EE ue O gt EEN ES C Ne Mets EA gt c c Ps f Appendix E Remote keys description l Power On Off If there is no file in 01 to 99 it will run file 00 If there is file in 01 to 99 it will display the last saved file 2 Enter the Edit Program Mode Select 01 to 99 to enter message File 00 for power on E1000 series demonstration it can t be edited Remark Edit Program Mode The pressed key will be shown in Command within the message In edit Program Mode The pressed key will do some operation 3 Edit Program Mode Use for edit or reset password Use and to select a to d a UNUSE PASS Turn off password security b USE PASS Turn on password security c RES PASS Reset password to factory default password 000 d CHANGE PASS Change to new password 4 Edit Program Mode To select the 25 display method LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 66 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center Use and to select 1 to 25 methods 5 In Edit Program Mode Select option backward 6 In Edit Program Mode Select option forward 7 In Edit Program Mode Toggle between Capital letter and lower case characte
59. then replacement of the defective parts must be undertaken immediately Protect the power data cables from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Replace damaged power data cables immediately Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer Disconnect the power to this apparatus during lightning storms or provide suitable additional lightning protection Unplug this apparatus when unused for long period of time Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians personnel Servicing 1s required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cable or plug is damaged the apparatus does not working normally or has been dropped Use only with systems or peripherals specified by the manufacturer Use caution during lifting moving or transporting to avoid damage by possible tipping Please check truss installation when you mounting the moving sign Must know the weight for this system before mounting LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 10 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center C Important Warning Important warning 1 Danger of electric shock Don t open or touch To reduce the danger of electric shock don t remove cover The lightning flash with an arrowhead 1s intended to tell the user that parts inside the product may cause a danger of electrical shock to
60. tion mode RS232 or RS422 Fiber 2 ru Optical Modem wm 0 Fig4 15 Optical modem connection Remark If use RS422 need a RS232 RS422 adapter as same as a RS422 communication mode in PC end There are Modelset switch on the modem Use can select the RS232 or RS422 by the switch Following fig shows circuit diagram of optical modem connection Optical Modem DB9 cee Er EET ee ELE IT CPU board MTP M Fig4 16 Circuit diagram of optical modem connection LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 AIl Rights Reserved _ 54 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center 4 3 7 USB communication This communication mode needs a USB RS232 adapter Following fig shows connection of USB communication mode Fig4 17 USB connection Following fig shows circuit diagram of USB connection USB RS5232 Adapter 3 IxD 5 GHD CPU board MTP M Fig4 18 Circuit diagram of USB connection Remark If there is no enough RS232 port of control compute while use other communication user can use USB RS232 adapter instead of RS232 port LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 OAI Rights Reserved _55 SYSTEM CONNECTION 4 3 8 TCP IP network LAN communication This communication mode needs a TCP IP adapter for each LED display Following fig shows connection of TCP IP network communication mode E ie de EN de i RJ45 jack 67889 TCP IP adapter DB9
61. y to display commands menu Uses or key to select a command Press key to execute it Command and its meanings EDIT Edit current text file RUN Set current text file as default and return to running mode DELETE Delete current text file The screen will prompt DELETE TEXT A ARE YOU SURE Y N Press Y to confirm N to cancel LED ELECTRONIC DISPLAY V1 1 Date 2007 06 15 All Rights Reserved 18 USER MANUAL Multi line LED Electronic Message Center RENAME Rename current text file COPY Make a copy of current text file PROPERTY View current text file s property such as size and modify time Available hot keys PROG Edit the text file Set the text file as default and return to running mode Delete the text file The following table shows how to edit an existing text file B the text file B has been already created Press PROG key to enter the main menu The first menu item PROGRAM TEXT will PROGRAM TERT w NEW appear PROGRAM TEXT Press LB key to select the text file B TEXT B Press key to display the command menu The first command EDIT will be shown Press key to start editing the text file p L INS D EEN Press key to finish the text editing and return to the running mode Pressing the PROG key will cause the system to go to edit text file B immediately after step 2 B gt CSNOW WELCOME 2 1 3 Edit Text Files 2 1 3 1 Text Editor Interface E B ISNOWU 1 WELCOM

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