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1. 49 Synchronisation 50 Troubleshooting 5 Specifications 52 www eshow ca Overview Thank you for purchasing ULSPDE which presents the latest technology in scrolling poster display ULSPDE offers a simple yet sophisticated scrolling adverting solution that can be widely deployed Consisting of two intelligent powered rollers a main control unit and a power supply unit no more external sensors no need for sensor tags on the poster ULSPDE makes building and us ing scrolling advertising signs easier than ever Main features of ULSPDE Ease of installation No more external sensor is reguired as motors and all transmission parts are built inside the roller making the structure very simple Ease of operation Scrolling movement and positioning are controlled by our proprietary algorithm which does not reguire any sensor tag on the poster High speed The scrolling speed can be up to 50cm per second faster than many scrolling signs in the market Reliability Eguipped with brushless motors and planetary gearheads which ensure great reliability and durability Versatility ULSPDE can be installed in a broad range of casings for building new scrolling signs or upgrading existing static signs Synchronisation function is already included as standard Programmabilit
2. 2 Electrical safety Each system should use a separate power point with isolation switch The power source should be properly earthed and fitted with safety switch The capacity of the power source must be great than the power consumption of the system 3 Operational safety System intended for outdoor use must be stated so in purchase order Always install the system in a place that provides adequate room for ventilation and maintenance Do not install the system near any heat source V Preparing Posters Choosing poster material for Scrolling Poster Display System is rather flexible It is recommended to use ordinary back lit film but many other types are also workable Users may experiment themselves Unless specified otherwise by the documentation shipped with some custom designed systems the poster size and layout can be calculated according to appendix A Production of posters includes the following steps Adjust the size and proportion of the artwork so that they fit the viewing windows properly Extra large image can be tiled by multiple prints in the scrolling direction The joints must be flat and smooth and free of wrinkles Important tile only along the scrolling direction i e the joints must be parallel to the rollers After printing cut and trim the poster to the correct size Make sure the poster is rectangular Adhere position stickers on the poster according to the drawings of Appendix A if the poster 1s not to be
3. Scrotting Sign Technical Manual SHOW eShow Display Canada Inc Content Technical Manual E GSM Monitor For eShow Signs 0 1 lal Photo Sensing Switch 05 WE Scroll a Sound 06 W Scrolling Poster Display Array 11 ULSPDA W Scrolling Poster Display Engine 27 ULSPDE 50 ULSPDE 51 W Scrolling Poster Display Engine 39 ULSPDE W Scrolling Poster Display System 552 February 2004 BDHCI6 2aTwo Channel 63 Programmable Timer Switch W Wireless Synchronisation Module WLSM 65 eouoW eShow Display Canada Inc GSM Monitor For eShow Signs Introduction GSM Monitor for eShow Signs is designed to monitor and report the operating status of eShow Scrolling signs via SMS Short Message Service of GSM cellular network A GSM Monitor services up to two eShow scrolling systems 1 e a double sided eShow scrolling sign requires only one GSM Monitor Installation The GSM Monitor can be installed inside eShow scrolling sign The wiring is as follows SIM CARD Power con
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5. aluminium casing Complete weatherproof design Very competitive prices Each ULSPDA consists of three key parts Scrolling display units All scrolling display units are of identical specifications including size Each of them holds its own poster scroll which can carry up to 6 images Each unit in a ULSPDA can be assigned a unique address so that it can be controlled independently by the integrated controller through a communication port Integrated controller The integrated controller controls the scrolling movement and the power supply of all scrolling display units It comprises a controller unit and a group of circuit breakers timer contactors relays etc the controller unit has four communication ports for connecting virtually unlimited number of scrolling display units The integrated controller has 14 built in display patterns while custom patterns can be designed on and up loaded from PC ULSPDA Rack This ULSPDA rack is designed to hold all scrolling display units and provide working platforms for installation and maintenance It can be built by customers according to our specifications www eshow ca II ULSPDA Scrolling Display Unit Overview ULSPDA scrolling display unit is similar to stand alone scrolling poster display system The size of the units is standardised to 1 22M x 1 22 M 4 x 4 The unit has a back cover that can be opened Optional back light components if fitted are built
6. and make sure that the tip can sticks out the hole on the aluminium hollow and be pressed down freely when finished IMPORTANT The ground cable terminated with a spade must be securely connected to ground typically the chassis II Roller installation Fix the four of plastic roller saddles on the casing then mount the rollers On ULSPDE 51 couple the roller and the motor assemblies with synchronous belts adjust the positions of the motor assemblies for appropriate tension and fix the motor assemblies on the casing frame We recommend that the rollers are installed horizontally in a parallel arrangement Both rollers should be positioned so that the motor is on the left and the scroll end detector on the right Vertical installation is not advisable www eshow ca III Wirings 1 General Schematic ___ AH aM mmm mn a i Wr EREET yc Wu rh EO gn gr mi Sai tigate d i HIIS 2 Main Controller Unit L ya pa mL MEY r Lu no m Z a r z 8 9 iol Main PCB Fuse 3A Fast Blow Main PCB Power In Battery in for optional POPS Upper Motor Connector Upper Scroll End Detector Connector Lower Motor Connector Lower Scroll End Detector Connector Synchronisation connector optional Master Slave selection jumper for synchronisation open for Master unit shorted for slave unit s Programmer Port for connecting the hand held programmer via a ribbon cable and a DB25 socke
7. communication etc it also has two DIP switches for setting the number of 1mages and unit address respectively un 4 w ULSPAS ULSPAS scrolling poster alignment system is designed to ensure continued operation without seeing the poster shifting horizontally to either side It comprises an actuator assembly a poster sensor and a ULSPAS box lp ak E P The poster sensor picks up the poster position and sent to the ULSPAS box There s a slot in which the poster should go through The ULSPAS box is the microprocessor based circuitry that processes the signal from the sensor and drive the actuator The actuator assembly is connected to one end of the upper idling roller It effects slight tilting movement of the roller and so as to rectify the poster s horizontal shifting during the scrolling Power supply u This is a switch mode power supply for the scrolling movement Please note 4 that it doesn t power the back light Back licht optional Back light in the unit if this option taken is four 30W T8 lamps driven by two electronic ballasts All back light components are fitted on the inside of the back cover Handheld programmer This handheld programmer provides a user interface for the scroller unit Hardware Installation Before installing the scroller units the ULSPDA framework needs to be constructed and the mounting angles should be fixed to the units For details of ULSPDA fra
8. laminated or already laminated adhere a larger clear tape on top to protect the position sticker Important the size and position of the stickers must be in accordance with appendix A or the system may not work properly To avoid unbalance tension caused by the thickness of the position stickers adhere clear tape of the same size on the opposing side of the poster Laminate the finished poster www eshow ca VI Loading Poster Take the following steps below to load poster Disconnect the power supply and open the front cover Important Always use necessary means to brace the front cover firmly and securely Front cover hinged on top must be restrained from sliding sideways or the hinges may disengage Failing to do these could cause severe injuries and damages 2 Unwind and remove the existing poster Scroll up the new poster first then use sticky tape to attach its upper LHS to the upper LHS roller Make sure the scroll is positioned centred and parallel to the roller Power on the system with the external programmer plugged in and enter manual scrolling mode refer to Section III Slowly wind the poster onto the roller by using the or buttons on the external programmer While doing this make sure the poster 1s smooth tight and free of wrinkle The poster should stay centred to the roller Spiralling off toward one side indicates that the poster scroll has not been attached to the roller accurately and need to
9. must be properly grounded Disconnect the main power supply if any of the following occurs Unusual noise or odour is noticed Any electrical cable is found damaged Any component has been exposed to water or other liquid Any component appears physically damaged Operational safety Follow all warnings and instructions marked on or supplied with the product Install the product only on structure with adequate strength Install the product only in appropriate weatherproof and dust proof housing Make sure that ambient operation temperature for the product is in range 15 C to 45 C humidity 20 to 85 www eshow ca Main Components Round Aluminium Hollow Specially designed aluminium extrusion pre cut to 3 metre length Hole for the scroll end detecting finger is pre drilled Motor Assembly Including motor roller header bearing driving block etc To be fitted inside the round aluminium hollow Extension cable for connecting the main control unit also included Scroll End Detector Assembly Including end detecting finger and sensor for detecting the end of a poster scroll To be fitted inside the round aluminium hollow Extension cable for connecting the main control unit also included Main Control Unit Built with the main PCB that processes all signals controls the scrolling movement and poster positioning A multi function extension port is also built on board Power Supply Unit Switching mo
10. poster is shifting wrinkling or not scrolling smoothly in any way redo from step 1 5 Check the holes on the poster scroll at both ends and make sure they are well aligned with the sensor holes on the roller and the sensor tip can pop up freely Trim the edges of the holes on the poster if necessary Poster on the upper roller Poster on the lower roller Optionally scroll lead may be pre fixed on the roller and poster loaded by using special zipper Please contact us for more information www eshow ca II Configuration Entering configuration mode or set up mode To enter the Configuration mode plug in the programmer hold down both and buttons turn on the power or press the Reset button if the ULSPDE is already on then release all buttons please note that if the Reset button was pressed it must be released first Main Menu After releasing all buttons the LEDs will show F 1 This is the main menu of the configuration mode and the low digit the digit on the right hand side is the number of function Use or button to change function and use Set button to select the function The current version of SPDE firmware has only functions F 1 and F 2 More functions could be added for special purpose Please do NOT use them unless advised by the manufacturer F 1 Set up When ULSPDE enters Set up function the first set up item will be shown on the LED display Please refer to the following tab
11. simply use the button switches on the front door of the integrated controller Turning on and shutting down the scrolling display To turn on the scrolling display in manual mode press the green Scrolling On button This will turn on the power supply to the scrolling mechanisms of all units the central control unit will then initialise all the units This initialisation takes approximately 60 seconds and is to instruct all units to scroll all the way up and then all the way down so that they all start display from the first image To shut down the scrolling display press the red Scrolling Stop button Like starting up this does not turn off all units instantly Instead all units will scroll all the way down and stop at the first image before the power shuts down Shutdown process takes approximately 30 seconds during which the Shutting down indicator is flashing System programming ULSPDA integrated controller allows users to perform custom programming sing the central control unit 9 HER Normally the LED display on central control unit works as a monitor showing current operation status User can also press the Reset button to restart the ULSPDA 2 oee aa Central control unit performing self diagnosis X is the diagnosis code Error system is on halt X is the error code Normal while X is the current number of image and Y is the time lapse in seconds ULSPDA being initialised XX is the number of sec
12. spare Important All ground earth terminals and cables must be securely connected to ground typically the chassis or severe damage could be caused Please consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubt IV Loading Poster ULSPDE poster scroll is fixed on the rollers by adhesive tape The round aluminium hollow has been extruded with lines the outer cylinder for poster alignment On the upper roller align the poster to the line below the scroll end detector hole on the lower roller align the poster to the line above the scroll end detector hole Poster on the upper roller Poster on the Lower roller Optionally scroll lead may be pre fixed on the roller and poster loaded by using special zipper Please contact us for more information www eshow ca System Configuration Entering configuration mode or set up mode To enter the Configuration mode plug in the programmer hold down both and buttons turn on the power or press the Reset button if the UL SPDE is already on then re lease all buttons please note that if the Reset button was pressed it must be released first Main Menu After releasing all buttons the LEDs will show F 1 This is the main menu of the configuration mode and the low digit the digit on the right hand side is the number of function Use or button to change function and use Set button to select the function The current version of UL SPDE firmware has only
13. the related circuitry Problem with the lower sensor or the related circuitry All these errors require immediate repair service 2 Display timing set up Entering set up mode To enter set up mode hold down the and buttons hit Reset button then release the held buttons When the programmer shows SSS briefly then X X _ is a blank digit and XX represents any value between 00 to 30 the system is in set up mode Note that it s important to release the Reset button before releasing the other two Global timing When the highest digit is blank the other two digits show the global display time setting that applies to all posters The setting can be changed to 1 to 30 seconds by using the or buttons Once the desired display time is set hit the Set button and the programmer should show HHH briefly and the system will be back into normal mode HHH indicates that the settings are being saved Individual timing If different display timings are desired for different posters bypass the global setting by setting its value to 0 then hitting the Set button once When the programmer shows 1XX the system is ready to accept timing settings for each individual poster In this mode the highest digit of the display shows the index number of the poster and lower two digits show the timing setting value in second for the current poster Using the or button can increase or decrease the setting b
14. units From outer units to inner units From inner columns to outer columns From inner rows to outer rows From outer columns to inner columns From outer rows to inner rows From right to left J From bottom to top E Demonstration mixed combination of all built in patterns F Command table mode run according to a command table that is designed and up loaded from PC i e 2 to 250 units default value FA 250 i e 2 to 250 rows default value A 10 i e 2 to 250 columns default value A 10 i e 1 to 255 default value 1 automatically loaded i e 2 to 15 images default value 4 1 e 1 to 60 seconds default value 5 1 e 1 to 3 seconds default value 1 www eshow ca IV Troubleshooting Scroller unit troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause remedy ULSPDE is not working no display on the programmer Indicator on the power supply Main power is not properly connected unit is not on Indicator on the power supply Power not properly connected between the power supply unit and unit is on but the indicator on the main control unit the main control unit is not on Both power indicators are on Check the connection from the main control unit to the programmer Power indicators are on the LED on the ULSPDE has been set as a slave unit the master slave programmer shows ticking numbers but plugged in poster never scrolls ULSPDE seems to be working but doesn t The number of images
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17. LSPDS as the master Others will be slaves When the master runs and gives order to the slaves to start scrolling at the same time to achieve SYNCHRONIZATION ULSPDSA ULSPDS B ULSPDS C Main PCB MainPCB Main PCB Master Synclfronization PCB Slave Jynhaniaior PCB Slave Sy ichronization HCB Line A red E O E C oetting of Synchronization PCB Before to using Synchronization PCB we need to setup it We can set one as Master synchronization PCB Fig 1 Others set as Slave Synchronization PCB Fig 2 www eshow ca D Synchronization Step by Step 1 Decide which ULSPDS will be the master Put master synchronization PCB on it as well as slaves 2 Fix the screw on the PCB Fig 3 3 Plug the Synchronization PCB on CNI 14P of the main PCB Fig 4 4 Use M3 screw fix the Synchronization PCB P 4121 7 sie i dE j i dd ohh a 4 3 A Fal L d 1 Bd ar Lm dJ 1 wu O M t ger ry 1 ETE hk au RLOF se cT LS 1 MI i E eg np ca E asm n Rm mUmCOACA A Reo RR RR TES rrr ee ie Fig 3 5 Connection as Fig 5 Fig 5 E Remarks a The master can work independently the slaves can not www eshow ca b We can only setup one master Otherwise all the slaves can not work normally c If the master can not work normally all the slaves will be waiting for order b If one of the slaves can not work it will not influence others Without the Synchron
18. ae ppp Yr E T ad eL J secv or 78 8008 MO LLALL TTITITIATTTTTITTT TTIILDLIIPPIPRPPPPIIPI 1 ca ji S EFTIIIIIILTI TTIIL 444 i n F bd CELT Lld bd 7 I I I I I T T L P Taug S2222224141 2922790525230 2e a 7 i i P a es QA mmm ur Modification NOT required www eshow ca Po er 14P with mail PCB connect x ete d Lop ee SL Volumn IR motion control sensor l dI iss xx COR Speaker s R PATRE ULSPDS Scroll a Sound Main PCB HM OE Speaker s L Infrare Right Left USB Volume d ray speaker speaker www eshow ca Scrolling Poster Display Array ULSPDA User s manual May 2007 Important Information 12 I About ULSPDA 13 I ULSPDA Scrolling Display Unit 13 Overview 13 Main components 14 Hardware installation 15 Poster installation 16 Configuration and test run 17 Maintenance 18 III ULSPDA integrated controller 19 Overview 19 Main components 19 Connectivity 20 Basic operation 20 System programming 21 IV Troubleshooting 23 Appendix A Programming with PC 24 Appendix B Poster Production 25 Appendix C Decimal Hexadecimal DIP Switch Setting 26 Appendix D Specifications www eshow ca Important Information Thank you for purchasing ULSPDA Scrolling Poster Display Array please read this manual carefully before installation Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information containe
19. alled and connected plug the USB key into the Scroll a Sound and turn on the scrolling sign The power indicator on the Scroll a Sound should turn on When powered on Scroll a Sound might not start working immediately until it comes to display the poster 1 The playback volume may be adjusted by using the volume control knob on the Scroll a Sound box www eshow ca The playback of a soundtrack starts as soon as the scrolling sign stops at the corresponding poster and will continue while the sign is scrolling for the next poster However a soundtrack will be played back once only and not be repeated Please adjust the display timing on the scrolling sign so that it matches the lengths of the soundtracks If an infrared motion activator is fitted playback will be immediately activated when ambient motion is detected and stop if no ambient motion is detected in approximately 15 seconds www eshow ca Appendix A Use Scroll a Sound with some early eShow signs Some early eShow scrolling systems might require firmware upgrade If this is the case a new MCU an IC will be provided Please replace the original MCU with the new one Some ULSPD 51C PCBs printed circuit boards in early eShow scrolling signs reguire modification on the main PCB printed circuit board to support Scroll a Sound Simply solder a wire on the back of the PCB as shown on Fig 5 Modification required st RS RS LE y LILI iJ y Jda T
20. be unwound and attached again Once the new poster is completely wound up to the upper LHS roller turn off the power and pull the loose end of the poster manually to the opposite roller and attach to 1t using sticky tape 7 Neaten the poster and make sure it goes through all poster guides properly Turn and power back on and enter manual scrolling mode again drive the poster forth and back a few cycles to make sure posters are scrolling smoothly with balanced tension and without wrinkling before setting the system into normal mode Repeat previous steps if necessary VII Maintenance After a Scrolling Poster Display System is installed regular inspection and maintenance are recommended to ensure the reliability and life span Such inspection and service should cover the following areas Mechanical Check the bearings bearing holders belt and motor holders for wear and tear and loose parts Grease the bearings and adjust the belt tension if necessary Poster Check the poster including the position stickers for wear and tear and damage Make sure the tension of the poster is well balanced and the position stickers are intact The poster should go through all poster guides sensor holders properly Adjust or repair damage 1f necessary Electronic check the main PCB transformer sensors and wiring for damage and overheating Replace faulty part s Motors check for overheating and abnormal noise Lighting replace the faulty or a
21. button This is particularly useful for loading and checking poster It is also useful for troubleshooting While scrolling the poster the LED on the programmer will show scrolling hyphens which will otherwise be still When this function is selected the scroller unit will operate as a stand alone unit Control signal from the communication port will be ignored Please note that the scroller unit will go back to normal mode when restarted Reserved diagnostics for internal components Reversed diagnostics for communication Maintenance For continued reliable operation of ULSPDA it is recommended that the following inspections maintenance be carried out regularly Check the moving components for loosing parts unusual noise and wear and tear Check the poster for damage deformation and shifting Check the sensors and make sure the scroll end sensor fingers can pop out of the main rollers and the poster run through the ULSPAS sensor slot Check the electrical and electronic components for visible damage and overheating Clear up grease the bearings and fasten the screws if necessary www eshow ca HI ULSPDA Integrated Controller Overview ULSPDA integrated controller controls the power supply to all ULSPDA scroller units and coordinates the scrolling display of all scroller units Main components Cabinet Typically ULSPDA integrated controller has a weatherproof cabinet to house all other compone
22. cceeding on and off of the first channel Repeat 1 7 Program the second channel Press the Set button to skip setting on the LCD display means no setting is made To cancel the change to a setting and restore the original press the OR 1 or OR2 button twice Set up the clock 4 1 Hold down the clock button and press the Week button to set the day Wednesday Thursday 4 2 Hold down the Clock button and press the Hour and Minute buttons respectively to set the time Set the operation mode After the switch actions are programmed and the clock set use the On Auto Off button to select the desired operation mode Display Operation mode ON AT Currently on Program enabled AT OFF Currently off Program enabled On Program disabled Off Program disabled The number of current channel 1 or 2 is shown on the LCD display When the program is enabled Please make sure that the mode selected matches the programmed status for that time Checking and changing the program settings To go check the program settings press the Set button To change the displayed program setting press the OR 1 or OR2 button and set the new day and time Press the Clock button to exit and reinstate time display Overriding the program Press the OR 1 or OR2 button anytime to override the program Important The time and date of the switch actions must be in seguence Do not use the product
23. d by gualified electrician Power source for the product must matches the product specifications power outlet must be properly grounded Disconnect the main power supply if any of the following occurs Unusual noise or odour is noticed Any electrical cable is found damaged Any component has been exposed to water or other liguid Any component appears physically damaged Operational safety Follow all warnings and instructions marked on or supplied with the product Install the product only on structure with adeguate strength Install the product only in appropriate weatherproof and dust proof housing Make sure that ambient operation temperature for the product is in range 15 C to 45 C humidity 20 to 85 If you only want to learn how to use complete BDX scrolling sign s built with ULSPDE scrolling system s you may go straight to the chapter Operation www eshow ca Key Components The table below shows the key components of SPDE Rollers Specially designed extruded aluminium round hollow Two rollers are used in each scrolling system Hole near one end of each roller for the scroll end detector ULSPDE 50 Motor Assembly 3 Motor Assemblies ULSPDE 50 two in roller DC motors ULSPDE 51 two external DC motors ULSPDE 76 two in roller BLDC motors ULSPDE 114 three external DC motors two on top and one at bottom Scroll End Detectors Fitted on the right hand side of each roller Main Control Unit The main control
24. d foil stickers or markers This technology makes scrolling advertising signs much more reliable and easier to use Currently there are four models in our ULSPDE family ULSPDE 51 External DC motors with synchronous belts ULSPDE 114 External DC motors with synchronous belts This manual focuses on ULSPDE 50 and ULSPDE 51 For more product information please visit www eshow ca or contact at 905 889 1200 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this User s Manual is accurate and up to date no liability for error or omission will be accepted Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd reserves the right to change the functions features and specifications of its products at any time without prior notice Intellectual Property Information contained in this User s Manual is the property of Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd and may not be reproduced without prior written consent ULSPDE Scrolling Poster Display Engine SPDS Scrolling Poster Display System Scroll a Sound POPS Power Off Poster Settling are trademarks of Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd Safety Notes To ensure continuous safe operation of the product please read the following safety notes carefully Please contact us if you have any guestion or reguire additional information concerning product safety Electricity safety The product should be assembled and installe
25. d in this user s manual is accurate and up to date no liability for error or omission will be accepted Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd reserves the right to change the functions features and specifications of its products at any time without prior notice Tntellectual Property Information contained 1n this user s manual is the property of Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd and may not be reproduced without prior written consent ULSPDE Scrolling Poster Display Engine UL SPDS Scrolling Poster Display System Scroll a Sound POPS Power Off Poster Settling are trademarks of Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd Safety Notes To ensure continued safe operation of the product please read the following safety notes carefully Please contact Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd should you have any guestion or reguire additional information concerning product safety Electricity safety The product should be assembled and installed by qualified electrician Power source for the product must matches the product specifications power outlet must be properly grounded Earth leakage circuit breaker is highly recommended Disconnect the main power supply if any of the following occurs Unusual noise or odour is noticed Any electrical cable is damaged Any internal component has been exposed to water or other liquid Any component appears physically damaged O
26. de power supply unit with regulated 24VDC output Input voltage can be set to 110VAC or 220VAV by using an on board switch Mounting kit Including a set of plastic socket that detachably holds the roller and a metal plate that couples the plastic socket and the main structure on which ULSPDE is installed www eshow ca Contents of Package Cont Programmer User interface for entering user settings and displaying operation status An extension ribbon cable for connecting the main control unit is also included User s Manual LL 1 J bwy MM uL Please read this User s Manual carefully before working on the product Visit our web site regularly for the latest product information and technical updates www eshow ca Installation I Roller assembling Insert the motor assembly into the round aluminium hollow Insert the motor assembly along the tracks inside the aluminium hollow IMPORTANT The ground cable terminated with a spade must be securely connected to ground typically the chassis Insert the scroll end detector assembly in to the round aluminium hollow Hold down the detecting finger when inserting and make sure that the detecting finger sticks out the hole on the aluminium hollow when the finished IMPORTANT The ground cable terminated with a spade must be securely connected to ground typically the chassis II Roller installation Fix the plastic roller socket o
27. e Optional infrared motion activator Infrared Motion Detector optional www eshow ca II Hardware Installation Scroll a Sound is directly compatible with all current eShow scrolling systems and early systems of version C or later e g ULSPD 51C Some early scrolling systems might reguire firmware upgrade Please see Appendix A or contact our technical support should there be any guestion 1 Install the Scroll a Sound box near the scrolling system main controller Connect the Scroll a Sound box to the scrolling system main controller with the 14 way ribbon cable 2 Install the speaker boxes on the sides of the scrolling sign or other appropriate position then connect them to the Scroll a Sound box 3 Install the infrared motion detector to an appropriate position and connect it to the Scroll a Sound box 4 Tidy up all the cables z 2r bie ee m s P A Speakers Power To ULSPDS ULSPDE TM x R tol Indicator Main Controller u j Detector HI Soundtrack Preparation 1 Prepare all soundtracks in MP3 format 2 Create a folder named ADVERTO1 in the root directory of a USB key 3 Copy all MP3 files into the ADVERTO1 folder All files should be named with the corresponding poster numbers e g 1 MP3 2 MP3 and so on The first poster from the top of a scroll is poster 1 Scroll a Sound supports up to 15 soundtracks IV Operation After all hardware parts are properly inst
28. etween 1 to 30 seconds Once the value of a picture is set hit the Set button once to move on to the next poster until the max number is reached Hit Set button again to save the settings and set the system back into normal mode The index number will go from 1 to F hex numbers for 1 to 15 regardless of how many posters are actually installed Default factory settings are all 5 seconds To discard the changes simply hit Reset any time 3 Manual scrolling mode a Entering manual scrolling mode To enter manual scrolling mode hold down the Set and buttons hit Reset button then release the held buttons The display should then immediately show indicating that the system is in manual scrolling mode b Manual Scrolling In manual scrolling mode press button for upward or leftward scrolling for downward or rightward scrolling Scrolling should stop as soon as the button is released c Exit manual scrolling mode www eshow ca Simply press Reset button to restart the system into normal mode IV Safety Issues 1 Installation Scrolling Poster Display System may be installed in various ways e g wall mounted hanging stand free stand etc Please specify intended installation method when placing purchase order Whichever method is to be used the structure e g wall ceilling stand etc on which the system 1s installed must have sufficient strength for the weight of the system
29. functions F 1 and F 2 More functions could be added for special purpose Please do NOT use them unless advised by the manufacturer F 1 Set up When ULSPDE enters Set up function the first set up item will be shown on the LED display Please refer to the following tables for definitions of the buttons and LED display Functions of the buttons Reset d Reset ULSPDE without Go to the next Decrease the Increase the saving any change of settings set up item setting value setting value Definitions of the LED display High digit Middle digit Low digit Current set up item Current setting value From 2 to F 15 Correcting setting of this item is essential for accurate scrolling and positioning From 0 to 99 seconds P Hexadecimal number of images 0 0 will be overwritten by display duration settings for individual image Global display duration Setting other than 0 will apply to all images and individual display duration settings will be skipped ltoF Display duration of individual From to 99 seconds images hexadecimally numbered When the Set button is pressed at the last set up item the LED will display HHH briefly indicating all changes are being saved and the ULSPDE will return to the main menu of the configuration mode F 2 Manual scrolling This function is particularly useful for loading poster and for trouble shooting In this function three bars are shown on the LED display resemb
30. ged light tubes Check the ballast and wirings for damage and www eshow ca overheating Replace faulty part s VIII Trouble Shooting Before carrying out trouble shooting always plug in the external programmer and check the system status first Sn Mn Check and make sure the power supply is correctly connected Ligats DI no DL Check both the fuses before the power transformer and movement a no y on the Blown fuse s i on the PCB replace the faulty one s with same type external programmer Reset the system by pressing the Reset button on the ee programmer Or turn off the power wait for a few eee O oe a seconds then turn it back on movement and the display on the external programmer shows problem of Use manual scrolling mode to find out which roller is EEE not rotating and then identify the problematic motor check its wirings and synchronous belt too Replace the faulty part s Controller circuit motor s or the related circuitry Check the corresponding sticker and sensor u When power is on sensor can be checked by using a Poster moves only briefly then Problem of position screwdriver or any small piece of metal The LED stops and the programmer shows sensor s or related indicator at the back of the sensor should come on when me ic od circuitry the screwdriver is placed near the front of he sensor and go off when the screwdriver is moved away or the sensor or its related circu
31. in dusty area direct sunlight rain or corrosive environment Only store use the product only in specified voltage temperature humidity range www eshow ca DHC16 2a Two Channel Programmable Timer Switch Features Specially designed for industrial applications DIN 35mm rail mounted Two independent channels 4 on and 4 off settings per channel daily or weekly recurrence manual overriding Large LCD display Built in battery for continued operation without main power High timing accuracy of 62s per day Specifications Voltage 180VAC 250VAC 50 60Hz Timing accuracy 62s per day Maximum number of program settings 4 on and 4 off Minimum On Off interval minute per channel Contactors Two ways per channel normal open Weight approximately 275g Power consumption 4VA Operating temperature 108C to 408C Maximum switch current 25A 250VAC resistance Operating humidity 30 85 RH loading or 2 5A 250VAC inductive loading User setting volatility 15 days after 48 hours of Electrical lifespan 10 times of switching full load continuous connection to main power Display LCD Mechanical lifespan 10 times of switching Dimensions EL ae DHC 158 22 www eshow ca Introduction Wireless Synchronisation Module WLSM is an extension of the synchronisation function on eShow signs such as Scrolling Poster Display System ULSPDS and Scrolling Poster Display Engine ULSPDE It enable
32. is not correctly set Refer to previous stop at desired position chapter for more information Global trouble troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause remedy ULSPDE is not working no display on the programmer Indicator on the power supply Main power is not properly connected unit is not on Indicator on the power supply Power not properly connected between the power supply unit and unit is on but the indicator on the main control unit the main control unit is not on Both power indicators are on Check the connection from the main control unit to the programmer Power indicators are on the LED on the ULSPDE has been set as a slave unit the master slave jumper is programmer shows ticking numbers but plugged in poster never scrolls ULSPDE seems to be working but doesn t The number of images is not correctly set Refer to previous stop at desired position chapter for more information www eshow ca Appendix A Programming with PC www eshow ca E25 v 2 igngth s 1230 x n 4 hit beigh leader 515 Uppat au Height 1230 1 pe 25 Image Height 1230 leper leader 525 r LJ Appendix B Poster Production Scroll layout www eshow ca Appendix C Decimal Hexadecimal DIP Switch Setting OJENEGAUS E Drew pec EXE sw ne DIP sw ME 52 WI Ltt tlt ic il LILT L TUT 205 EU 1111111 BH uu 53 NW DOSE tits tee BE tlittitt 206 11000101 B B 11177 771 105 NUI 01000 B
33. itry 1s faulty NN Bos a er Check the position sticker on the problematic poster for damage or shifting Replace the sticker 1f necessary Check the sensor and the sticker for malfunction or damage Normally when the end of a scroll is reached the end sensor and position sensor should get to the end stickers at the same time The tension of the poster is Check the poster scroll and correct the problem Refer Poster s distorted l i unbalance to the Preparing Posters section for details Use manual scrolling mode to find out which roller is not rotating and then identify the problematic motor check its wirings and synchronous belt Replace the faulty part s Poster fails to reverse it overruns Faulty end sticker to one end and stops with EEE or end sensor or the displayed on the programmer related circuitry Poster movement stops at either Problem of end of the scroll the programmer motor s or the shows EEE related circuitry Should the problem persist or other problem be detected contact our service department for assistance www eshow ca Synchronization Instruction A Preconditions of ULSPDS of Synchronization 1 Similar size same number of images posters 2 Main PCB with support synchronization function C series for example 51C 3 Additional Synchronization PCB version SPD COM 4 Correct link between SPDS B Work principle of Synchronization We choose one of the U
34. ization PCB they can work independently d We need to wait a few seconds before Synchronization due to different position of poster of each ULSPDS www eshow ca Operation Guide 1 Initialisation If a timer switch is brand new or has been left unused for a long time and there is no display on the LCD panel when connected to main power it needs to be initialised To initialise a timer switch press the reset button in the hole in the lower left corner using a small tipped tool five minutes after the timer switch is connected to the main power Switching between time display modes By default the time display on the timer switch is in 24 hour mode To switch the display mode between 24 hour mode and 12 hour mode press and hold down the Clock button for five 5 seconds AM PM indicator will show in 12 hour mode and disappear for 24 hour mode Program the timer switch Press the Hour and or the Minute buttons Set the time of the first on of the first channel Press the Week button Set the day of the first on of the first channel Skip this step for daily recurrence Press the Set button Select the first off of the first channel Press the Hour and or the Minute buttons Set the time of the first off of the first channel Press the Week button Set the day of the first off of the first channel Skip this step for daily recurrence Repeat 1 6 Program the time and day of the three su
35. les l SPDEOOL is turned on Current mode 2 Status Side A OK Side B OK Reporting mode SPDEOOLI SPDEOOLI Status Side is turned off A OK Side B OK GSM Monitor supports 7 reporting modes Report triggers User request 1 User reguest scrolling system error and recovery from error Same as 1 plus power turned on power turned off 6 Same as mode 2 plus lapse of every 8 hou Power off reporting only possible when POPS Power Off Poster Settling option is fitted Report examples l Unnamed unit New Dialing No 87654321 Unnamed unit BDXOIgno0l New ID Invalid new ID BDXSign001 New dialing NO 87654321 New mode 2 Status Side A OK Side TO a NTZ www eshow ca Indicators MCU indicators Codio Red 9N Flashes every 2 seconds for 20 seconds Flashes briefly every second Standing by Flashed briefly every second On for up to 2 seconds Flashed briefly every second Shutting down Flashes rapidly for 5 seconds Flashed briefly every second Flashes alternately with the green one Flashes alternately with the red one Note If the red indicator stays on when starting up it is indicated that dialing number has not been set up yet Automatic reporting will not work until valid dialing number is set by the Base command GSM indicators Conditions Red Gen Side A Side B indicator Condition Starting up Serolling system no
36. les for definitions of the buttons and LED display NM CIN of the buttons Reset d o deo Reset SPDE without saving Go to the next Decrease the Increase the any change of settings set up item setting value setting value Definitions of the LED display High digit Middle digit Low digit Current set up item Current setting value From 2 to F 15 Correcting setting of this item is essential for accurate scrolling and positioning From 0 to 99 seconds P Hexadecimal number of images 0 0 will be overwritten by display duration settings for individual image Global display duration Setting other than 0 will apply to all images and individual display duration settings will be skipped ltoF Display duration of individual From to 99 seconds images hexadecimally numbered When the Set button is pressed at the last set up item the LED will display HHH briefly indicating all changes are being saved and the ULSPDE will return to the main menu of the configuration mode F 2 Manual scrolling This function is particularly useful for loading poster and for trouble shooting In this function three bars are shown on the LED display resembling the scrolling movement Simply press or button to scroll the poster up or down press Set button to return to the main menu of the Configuration mode F 3 Service information Current all UL SPDEs except SPDE 76 have this function It works similar t
37. ling the scrolling movement Simply press or button to scroll the poster up or down press Set button to return to the main menu of the Configuration mode Programmer in Normal mode In normal mode the programmer shows the status of the SPDE The high digit of the LED display shows the current number of image and the other two digits show the duration of the display in second www eshow ca Synchronisation A number of ULSPDE can be configured to operate synchronously Please use RS485 compliant twisted pair cable The pictures below show how cables are connected to the main controller box Connection on a Master Unit Connection on a Slave Unit If more than two units need to be synchronised connection can be made in either parallel or relaying manner In each set up only one unit should be set as master and all the rest should be set as slave s number of images needs to be set on each unit correctly but timing only needs to be set on the master unit Please note that the communication port could be programmed for certain options e g GSM Monitor etc that are incompatible with synchronisation function Please check with us for more information www eshow ca Poster production Poster for UL SPDE can be produced by large format inkjet printing or screen printing While a wide range of materials can be used stock in range 100g to 200g are recommended Vinyl banner PVC base flex is not recommended for scr
38. mework construction please contact our engineering department Holes are already prepared on the left and right of the casing of the scroller unit for the mounting angles Open the back cover first and use the supplied bolts and nuts to fix the mounting angles on the casing Please note that the short sides of the mounting angles should all be pointing to the right hand side of the scroller unit when viewed from the front When installing the scroller units on the framework make sure that all units are straight level and evenly spaced www eshow ca Poster Installation Poster installation is required for each scroller unit and is to be carried out from the back of the unit 1 Turn off the power and disconnect all power cords and communication cables from the scroller unit 2 Open the back cover 3 Remove the old poster scroll if applicable 4 Run upper end of the poster scroll through the path and align it to the lower line of the upper main roller 5 Make sure the poster is horizontally centred and fix it on the upper main roller using adhesive tape It is recommended to use a number of pieces each of which about 10cm instead of using one long piece 6 Manually wind the poster one revolution check and make sure that the sensor hole on the poster scroll matches the hole on the main roller so that the sensor finger can pop out If sensor hole on the poster scroll is not yet cut cut the hole 7 Turn the power on and
39. n the metal plate then install all the four assembled mounting kits on the main structure of the scrolling display We recommend that the rollers are installed horizontally in a parallel arrangement Both rollers should be positioned so that the motor is on the left and the scroll end detector on the right Vertical installation is not advisable III Wirings 1 General Schematic Eh Ed a LL T IE E www eshow ca 2 Main Controller Unit A B c p i gt 3 a s e 7 s o hio Unit with POPS Power Off Poster Settling option fitted DC Power In 12V 24V DC POPS Battery Power In 12V POPS Power Out POPS Power Jumper Lead Main PCB Fuse 5A Fast Blow Main PCB Power In Main PCB Power Indicator Upper Motor Connector Green Upper Motor Connector Orange Upper Scroll End Sensor Connector Lower Motor Connector Green Lower Motor Connector Orange Lower Scroll End Sensor Connector 10 Communication Port 2xRS485 from left In A In B Out A Out B 11 Programmer Port for connecting the hand held programmer via a ribbon cable and a DB25 socket 12 Master Slave selection jumper for synchronisation open for Master unit shorted for slave unit s OCH NAHRWN YOW gt D www eshow ca 3 Switching Mode Power Supply Ga OE E Goe Main Power Live b Main Power Neutral c Main Power Earth d DC Output Negative e DC Output Negative spare f DC Output Positive g DC Output Positive
40. ng set up Manual scrolling control for loading unloading and adjusting the posters Lower digits The highest digit time in second Current poster No bottom Reset button Set button bottom 1 Monitoring the system status While the system is working normally the display on the programmer is as follows The highest digit The two lower digits Index number of the current poster Display time of the current poster in second eee coil 01 02 03 T lt lt T preset display time in second for the current poster n total number of posters in the scroll Notes ddd is displayed briefly when the system is powered on or reset The index number might no be shown in the first cycle after power on or reset When a system is working as a slave in a synchronisation set up there s no display on the highest digit The index number of the current poster will be shown on the lowest digit and middle digit shows the transition status www eshow ca When a system has encountered error the programmer might display one of the following The system has halted possibly because of some electrical interference While pressing the Reset button EEE can usually restore normal working order persistent EEE indicates serious system malfunction and that repair service 1s required Problem with the upper sensor or the related circuitry Problem with the poster position sensor or
41. nits into branches and connect them to different ports of the integrated controller could be beneficial for cabling and troubleshooting ULSPDA is supplied with necessary communication cables Use them to connect the integrated controller and the scroller units according to the schematic below Tat tll Be ARN ae Al Interface with PC The central control unit has an RS 232 port for interfacing with PC for some advanced features Please to Appendix A Programming with PC for more information ww Scrolling RS232 Port UM power rm E n U Lighting Shutting Scrolling power on down pow Basic operation UO E Power indicators Operation modes Two modes auto and manual are selectable for the integrated controller using the mode switch on the front door In auto mode the built in timer switches control the on and off of the power in B e manual mode the timer switched is overridden by the on off Lighting EST EE buttons on the front door Switches Emergency stop There is a red emergency switch on the front door of the integrated controller Pushing down this switch will instantly ad switch off all power supply regardless all settings and status Lighting Manual Auto scrolling on on d To reset this emergency switch rotate the red knob clockwise so that it pops out to the original position www eshow ca Turning the lighting on and off To turn the lighting on or off in manual mode
42. nts There are a number of switches and indicators on the front door of the cabinet Power and communication cables are connected through the underneath Central control unit This micro controller based unit is the brain of the whole ULSPDA LED display and the buttons provide a user interface for system programming Communication ports There are four identical communication ports on the bottom of the cabinet for distributing control signals to the ULSPDA scroller units Power terminals A row of power terminals in the cabinet are for connecting incoming main power as well as power supply to all ULSPDA scroller units Circuit breakers and fuses Both overload and earth leakage circuit breakers are fitted for safety purpose Timer switches Two timer switches are fitted to control the on and off time for scrolling display and lighting respectively Contactors and relays These contactors and relay s are controlled by the central control unit to switch the high voltage power circuits www eshow ca Connectivity Power Please refer to the labels in on the power terminals and connect the power cables accordingly Note that this must be carried out by gualified electrician Communication The four communication ports are all identical ie the output from different ports are the same The control signals in ULSPDA are relayed by each scroller unit and thus will not a ttenuate in transmission Splitting the scroller u
43. o display on the programmer Indicator on the power supply Main power is not properly connected unit is not on Indicator on the power supply Power not properly connected between the power supply unit and unit is on but the indicator on the main control unit the main control unit is not on Both power indicators are on Check the connection from the main control unit to the programmer The power indicators are on the LED ULSPDE has been set as a slave unit the master slave on the programmer shows ticking jumper is plugged in numbers but poster never scrolls The ULSPDE seems to be working The number of images is not correctly set Refer to previous but doesn t stop at desired position chapter for more information The ULSPDE sometimes run briefly Check and reconnect the motor cables and stop and run briefly again and stop again Make sure that the scroll particularly the edges is jamming or blocked Make sure the thickness weight of the scroll material is compliant with our requirement see the last chapter of this menu www eshow ca ULSPDE Scrolling Poster Display Engine User s manual Jan 2007 Overview A2 Main Components 43 Installation 45 System Configuration 48 Poster Production
44. o F 2 but every time the or button is pressed the motor runs for only a short and fixed period of time The LEDs on the programmer will then show the reading of the movement of the relevant motor This function is mainly for trouble shooting purpose www eshow ca Programmer in Normal mode In normal mode the programmer shows the status of the ULSPDE The high digit of the LED display shows the current number of image and the other two digits show the duration of the display in second III Synchronisation optional A number of ULSPDE can be configured to operate synchronously Please use RS485 compliant twisted pair cable The pictures below show how cables are connected to the main controller box coolio LIES SpnrESsx u1 4 nem ra Avo I M t Opens Hasir Fit LLE IL kal pte M n BO LA oee t per aster Closet avwe i k Connection on a Master Unit Connection on a Slave Unit If more than two units need to be synchronised connection can be made in either parallel or relaying manner In each set up only one unit should be set as master and all the rest should be set as slave s number of images needs to be set on each unit correctly but timing only needs to be set on the master unit Please note that the communication port could be programmed for certain options e g GSM Monitor etc that are incompatible with synchronisation function Please check with us for more information
45. oll wider than 1 5m We recommend weather proof PP paper syenitic paper The layout of a poster scroll for ULSPDE is shown on the right Calculations of the dimensions are as follows Poster Scroll Dimensions 76 series When the centre to centre spacing of the two rollers is A the length of each roller is B and the number of images on the scroll is n Viewing windows A 40 x B 100 HO x WO Image A 20 x B 30 H1 x WI Overall width W2 Scroll Length nx H1 880 H2 12 000 maximum Unit mm Please note that the roller length B is the length of the round aluminium hollow and while the maximum number of images n that ULSPDE supports is 15 it is often restricted by the maximum value of the scroll length H2 For smooth operation of ULSPDE it is important to make sure the poster scroll is wrinkle free and the edges trimmed straight 2 scroll length H2 W2 overall width JJ Ln mM cJ pd CX X H 020 UU w e gt height or ge H1 imag Scrolling direction height r cA O ore LJ e a L ri Scrolling direction Hl image height HO viewing WO viewing window width 5 x o rd q gion Q Oo Q 1 ed Scrolling direction Footer Height www eshow ca Troubleshooting While doing troubleshooting always plug in the programmer for the LED display on the programmer could provide important cl
46. on the holder Push the holder fully back in the original position Testing the GSM Monitor After installing the SIM card turn on the GSM Monitor The red GSM indicator will be on and the green one blinking This should last approximately 10 to 15 seconds before the red indicator goes off and the green one starts blinking at a 3 second interval If the red indicator stays on it means the GSM Monitor is not successfully connected to the cellular network Please make sure Cellular network is available and the SIM card is activated The antenna is properly installed Programming the GSM Monitor The GSM Monitor can be programmed via SMS Simply use a cellular phone to sent command s followed by parameters to the GSM Monitor Command Descriptions Parameter and restriction Set the dialing number Phone number of 6 to 15 digits No other characters or space Set the sign identifier ID comprising 4 to 15 alphameric letters or number ID characters No symbols punctuation marks or space Set the reporting mode 0 to 7 Multiple commands delimited by space comma or semicolon can be sent in one single text message Both upper and lower cases are acceptable Examples 1 Single command 2 Multiple command 3 Invalid command Base 87654321 LD BDXSigno0l ID A 001 Base 87654321 Mode 2 Report www eshow ca The GSM Monitor will send back a text message to every received text message as acknowledgement Examp
47. on the inside of the back cover The scrolling poster movement in the unit is controlled by external control signal while operation as a stand alone unit is also possible in a special mode Key Components Casing The casing of the UL SPDA scroller unit is build of extruded aluminium The casing has a transparent front and a back cover which is fixed by four screws and can be removed for servicing the unit There are four doors on the back panel These doors work as vents for the units they can be opened for accessing to connectors and switches without removing the whole back cover The back cover also optionally holds the back light components Every ULSPDA scroller unit 1s shipped with four mounting angles which are for securing the unit to the mainframe Rollers There are four rollers in each scroller unit two main rollers fitted with built in motor sensors etc the other two smaller rollers are idlers The rollers are made of aluminium Lines are can be found on the surface of the main roller for poster alignment On a main roller there is a hole on the surface near the left hand side when viewed from the back sticking out from the hole is a small plastic finger that can be pressed flush by wound up poster www eshow ca Unit controller This is the brain of the scroller unit It controls all aspects of the scrolling movement and timing Unit controller has a series of connectors for power supply rollers
48. ond remaining PooF flashing ULSPDA being shutdown To enter set up mode press the Reset button with both and buttons held down The set up mode starts with the main menu F 1 on the LED display Use the or button to change functions and press Set to select Mem Doepi O OOO Set display pattern and other parameters Please NENNEN refer to next table for more information Epod PC download and upload Please refer to Appendix A Programming with PC for more information Format the internal memory For service personnel only Communication port testing For service personnel only When the first main menu item set display and other parameters 1s selected the system enters a new menu where there are eight 8 items Use the or button to decrease or increase the setting value and Set button to confirm and go to the next item Changes will be saved when the last item is confirmed Please note that all settings are hexadecimal numbers www eshow ca Display pattern 2 Number of scroller units 2 FA 4 Number of columns 2 FA 3 Number of command sets FF please do not change Number if images on the 2 F poster scroll 7 Global display duration 13C second Transition delay for built 1 3 in patterns second 3 simple synchronisation From top to bottom From left to right From upper left to lower right From lower left to upper right Chess board From inner units to outer
49. onsumption average 50W www eshow ca de ULSPDE 76 10n Qul Installat l deme FA bes l nw E I A ma T EE mbi HE co e Sn E m z E Mr EN MC z i of qJ lt a 7 Hr a EE E SERE Soka E ver s V 2 o MI 2 2 2 Scrolling Poster Display System User s Manual February 2004 All right reserved www eshow ca Thank you for purchasing our product Scrolling Poster Display System integrates advanced mechanical electronic and digital control technologies to achieve significant advantages in both functionality and reliability Scrolling Poster Display System is a multi image advertising or information billboard designed for both indoor and outdoor applications It can carry up to 15 posters on a scroll controlled by a microcomputer stay time of each poster can be precisely programmed to to 30 seconds Up to ten Scrolling Poster Display Systems can run synchronised to deliver breath taking visual effect I Exteriors and interface As shown in Fig 1 a typical Scrolling Poster Display System comprises a metal casing and a front cover The front cover is either hinged or screw mounted to the casing The viewing window on the front cover is typically fitted with a poly carbonate or acrylic board A power cord is drawn off the casing A D25 socket 1s fitted on the casing usually on the lower side Fig 2 for connecting an exte
50. or It does not respond to the down buttons have no effect Using the handheld programmer When the scroller unit runs in normal mode the handheld programmer can be plugged in and used to monitor the status of the unit When the unit 1s displaying a image the high dight of the LED shows the number of the image and the other two digit shows the time in second for which the image has been displayed for When the unit is scrolling the programmer shows three hyphens also scrolling www eshow ca The Reset button on the programmer can be pressed to restart the scroller unit In special mode the handheld programmer has more functions To enter the special mode press the Reset button or simply turn on the power with both the and buttons held down The special mode starts with a function menu Function can be changed by pressing the or button and selected by pressing the Set button The functions are detailed in the following table Set up On early ULSPDA scrolling display units this function only to show the current settings of number of images and unit ID address Changes can be made on the DIP switches at the same time On new scrolling display units changes can be made by using the and buttons Axx Unit ID address 01 FE Pxx Number of Images 1 15 Press the Set button to go through the settings Free Scrolling This function allows user to scroll poster up or down by pressing the or
51. ort on the eShow sign main controller The connection should be made with a twisted pair or similar cable that is compliant with RS485 standard Please make sure the polarity of the connection is correct Set the appropriate mode When the mode switch is up the mode indicator is on and the WLSM is set to master mode in which synchronisation signals are received from the eShow sign main controller and relayed to slave unit s by radio transmission When the mode switch is down the mode indicator is off and the WLSM is set to slave mode in which synchronisation signals are received from radio transmission and relayed to the eShow sign main controller s via a cable www eshow ca Typical configurations The following diagrams illustrate the wirings of WLSM in a number of typical situations ULSPDE main controller is used for example 1 Single sided master sign U 0 Q 1 Master T Master 2 Double sided master sign t Master www eshow ca 3 Double sided slave sign t Slave e t Slave 4 Double sided master sign with GSM monitor sl nd Cum ur t Slave www eshow ca 5 Double sided slave sign with GSM monitor Lg 1 el Lal E s n iz E Specifications Power supply 12V DC 50mA Communication port RS485 Radio frequency 433MHz 434 MHz Transmission power 50mW Receiver Sensitivity 115dBm Modulation G
52. perational safety Follow all warnings and instructions marked on or supplied with the product Note that the standard framework for ULSPDA is designed to hold the ULSPDA units and provide working platforms for installation and maintenance but not designed to sustain wind loading and other additional forces Therefore the framework must be secured to structure with adeguate strength and stability It is strongly recommended that the hardware installation of U L SPDA is planned and supervised by a structural engineer Make sure that ambient operation temperature for the product is in range 15 C to 45 C humidity 20 to 85 www eshow ca I About ULSPDA ULSPDA or Scrolling Poster Display Array is designed to meet the global demand for ultra large outdoor multi display It is a product of our years of expertise experience and innovation in sign industry Consisting of an integrated controller and a number of scrolling display units an U ISPDA is capable of making over 1 000 sguare metres of multi image advertising spectacle ULSPDA features Sizeable multi display of up to over 1 000 square metres Up to six sets of images per array Great image integrity with gaps between posters in adjacent scrolling units being only 5cm Patented digitally controlled scrolling engines for excellent reliability Sophisticated control system and proprietary software for unlimited combinations of sequences and timings Elaborately designed
53. rmal Scrolling system erro Status Report The scrolling system is not operating Fatal error inside the GSM Monitor Unidentifiable conditions Xx K xx For further information and support please contact www eshow ca Photo Sensing Switch For Lighting Control of eShow Signs eShow Photo Sensing Switch is designed to switch the internal illumination on or off according to the ambient lighting condition A photo sensing switch has two output channels each of which can control up to 5A ea m Wa Fa Wa Fa Photo Sensor to be mounted externally Photo Sensor Lead Mode Test Switch Automatic when pressed down Always on when released Power Indicator Sensitivity adjustment Power Out channel 1 5A max Power Out channel 2 5A max Power In 200V 240V AC 10A max www eshow ca Scroll a Sound User s Guide Thank you for purchasing Scroll a Sound Please read this User s Guide carefully prior to installation I Introduction Scroll a Sound is designed to work in conjunction with eShow scrolling signs It automatically playbacks soundtracks corresponding to the posters Scroll a Sound effectively enhances the awareness and impact of your advertisements Scroll a Sound features Automatic synchronisation of poster and sound Gaver RT y aig si ae 35s Se ULSPDS Scroll a Sound Main PUB CD quality stereo playback Built in amplifier USB interface and MP3 compatibl
54. rnal programmer Fig 4 which is a user interface for viewing the status and changing the settings of the system An optional connector may be fitted for synchronized operation Fig 1 Fig 2 www eshow ca H Internal structure and principle of operation Fig 3 shows the interior of a Scrolling Poster Display System It includes 2 main assemblies illumination and poster display Illumination assembly is simply daylight fluorescent lamp s with electronic or electric magnetic ballast s Poster display assembly comprises two MCU controlled geared motors that respectively drive the rollers on opposite sides of the viewing window The poster scroll is wound on two opposing rollers Multi image display is effectuated by the reciprocating movement of the posters translated from the rotations of the rollers A group of sensors monitor the movement of the poster and feed back the signals to the main PCB Ballast Lamps Upper roller Upper motor Upper end sensor Poster Position Sensor Main PCB Lower end sensor Lower roller Lower motor www eshow ca HI The programmer Each Scrolling Poster Display System is shipped with an external programmer Fig 4 To use the programmer connect its D25 plug to the D25 socket on the system Fig 2 anytime Whether or not the programmer is plugged in does not affect the operation of the system The functions of the programmer include Showing the status of the system Display timi
55. s a number of signs to operate in a coordinated manner without having to physically interconnecting them together A WLSM consists of a small black box and an antenna As shown in the picture the main parts of a WLSM include Installation in 5 simple steps l Wireless Synchronisation Module WLSM January 2007 l Communication port RS485 SMA Antenna socket Power connector 12V DC Mode switch up for master down for slave Status indicator flashing during reception and transmission Mode indicator on for master off for slave uc ome see RE uS Power indicator 8 Antenna with cable and SMATM plug Fix the WLSM box WLSM 1s small and light enough to be fitted inside any eShow sign It is recommended to be fixed near the main controller unit with screws tapes or ties Connect the power Thel2V DC power supply required by WLSM can be drawn from the power connector or sensor connector on the main controller unit or other module of the eShow sign Install the antenna In most situations the antenna can be install inside the eShow sign The antenna has a magnetic base and fitted with a cable and a SMA plug Simply screw the SMA plug to the socket on the WLSM box and place the antenna at a suitable position Connect the communication ports In a master unit the WLSM should be connected to the out port of the eShow sign main controller in a slave unit the WLSM should be connected to the in p
56. set the unit in free scrolling mode please refer to later section Using the handheld programmer on this manual for more information 8 Set the ULSPAS in manual mode please re fer to later section Using the ULSPAS in this manual for more information 9 Wind the poster scroll up on the upper main scroller using the free scrolling function 10 Turn off the power 11 Repeat 4 steps 4 9 to fix the lower end of the poster scroll to the lower main roller 12 Turn the power back on set the unit in free scrolling mode again 13 Use the free scrolling mode to scroll the poster fully up and fully down a few times make sure the poster scrolls smoothly unbiasedly and free of winkles If the poster tends to shift horizontally to either side reinstall the poster scroll or make adjustment with the ULSPAS manual mode 14 Check and make sure the poster run through the slot of the ULSPAS sensor before set the ULSPAS back to automatic mode www eshow ca Main rollers Idling rollers Poster scroll a E a 15 Reconnect all power and communication cables close the back cover and restart the scroller unit Configuration and Test Run Setting Unit ID address and number of images DIP switches On early ULSPDA scrolling display units there are two DIP switches on the unit amp controller The 4 bit switch is for setting the number of images on the poster i T ji T AT scroll the 8 bit swi
57. t Extension port E e pel es ds www eshow ca 3 Switching Mode Power Supply ma 3 x AFIDI OAAR eo ac an vC e a a eee eu a d Bm a i k 1 n ATA a Main Power Live b Main Power Neutral c Main Power Earth d DC Output Negative e DC Output Negative spare f DC Output Positive g DC Output Positive spare Important All ground earth terminals and cables must be securely connected to ground typically the chassis or severe damage could be caused Please consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubt www eshow ca Installation I Loading Poster ULSPDE poster scroll is fixed on the rollers by adhesive tape The round aluminium hollow has been extruded with lines the outer cylinder for poster alignment On the upper roller align the poster to the line below the scroll end detector hole on the lower roller align the poster to the line above the scroll end detector hole 1 Fix the upper end of the poster scroll on the upper roller make sure it s balanced and well aligned 2 Wind up the scroll onto the upper roller using the manual scrolling function see next page If the scroll significantly shifts to left or right redo from step 1 3 Pull down the lower end of the scroll and fix it to the lower roller make sure it s balanced and well aligned 4 Use the manual scrolling function to scroll the poster all the way down and all the way back up If the
58. tch 1s for setting the unit ID address number a IN On new ULSPDA scrolling display units the settings are done in function 1 F 1 CB s ig LU with the programmer Ju Either way the settings can be read in function 1 F 1 with the programmer Unit ID number assignment should start from 1 and from upper left to right The maximum number allowed is FO 250 If a ULSPDA has more than 250 scroller units two or more units may share an ID number Both settings are in binary format Please refer to Appendix C Decimal Hexadecimal DIP Switch Setting for details Using the ULSPAS ULSPAS has two working modes automatic and manual switchable by using the Mode button There are three indicators on the ULSPAS box when the middle one 1s on it indicates that ULSPAS is in manual mode when that indicator is off it means ULSPAS is in automatic mode The Manual mode allows user to tilt the roller by pressing the up or down button on the ULSPAS box When the poster shifts or tends to shift horizontally to one side when scrolling it is necessary to use the manual mode of ULSPAS to make rectification When the poster shifts to the ULSPAS side tilt the roller up if the poster shift to the opposite side tilt the roller down After using ULSPAS in manual mode do not forget to switch it back to automatic mode When ULSPAS is in automatic mode it automatically tilts the roller according to the signals picked up by the sens
59. trol connected to the main power of the Scrolling system e g Cont and Gnd the 24V DC for ULSPDE Power power supply of the GSM Monitor Typically connected to Pwr and Gnd the battery of the POPS Power Off Post Settling is POPS is fitted Side A connector A Side A connector connected to synchronisation port of the scrolling system Side B connector connected to synchronisation port of the other scrolling system in a double sided sign Side A indicator status indicator of the scrolling system Side B indicator status indicator of the other scrolling system in a double sided sign SIM CARD slot slot with a SIM card holder for installing the GSM SIM card push to eject the SIM card holder GSM indicators indicators for the GSM network connection MCU indicators operation status of the GSM Monitor The GSM Monitor is shipped with an antenna with an elbow SMA connector The antenna socket is wired from the GSM monitor box and recommended to be fitted on side of the scrolling sign Please install the antenna before using the GSM Monitor www eshow ca Installing SIM card GSM Monitor requires a GSM SIM card to operate Before installing the SIM card please test it on a GSM cellular phone and make sure the SIM card is activated SMS enabled and not PIN protected To install the SIM card Turn off the GSM Monitor Press Eject button to take out the SIM card holder Place the SIM card
60. ues Symptom Possible cause remedy The ULSPDE is not working no display on the programmer Indicator on the power supply Main power is not properly connected unit is not on Indicator on the power supply Power not properly connected between the power supply unit and unit is on but the indicator on the main control unit the main control unit is not on Both power indicators are on Check the connection from the main control unit to the programmer The power indicators are on the LED ULSPDE has been set as a slave unit the master slave on the programmer shows ticking Jumper is plugged in numbers but poster never scrolls The ULSPDE seems to be working The number of images is not correctly set Refer to previous but doesn t stop at desired position chapter for more information The ULSPDE sometimes run briefly Check and reconnect the motor cables and stop and run briefly again and stop again Make sure that the scroll particularly the edges is jamming or blocked Make sure the thickness weight of the scroll material is compliant with our reguirement see the last ector of this menu www eshow ca Specification ULSPDE76 Two cartons 360mm x 240mm x 200mm Package and size and 3 050mm x 190mm x 90mm respectively Gross weight 16 5 kg Net weight 13kg Power supply 100 120VAC or 200 240V AC selectable Maximum size of scrolling display 6 square metres maximum width 3 metres Power c
61. unit processes all signals controls the scrolling movement and poster positioning A communication port and a multi function extension port are also included Power Supply Unit Switching mode power supply unit provides 24V regulated DC power to the scrolling system Other Hardware Such as roller saddles and cramps bearings mounting brackets etc www eshow ca Programmer A simple keypad with three digit LED display for programming and monitoring the operation status of the ULSPDE d ion User s Manual ate manual Please read this User s Manual carefully before working on the product es Ge Visit our web site regularly for the latest product information and technical updates For complete list of ULSPDE components please contact our sales or technical support department www eshow ca Installation I Roller assembling ULSPDE 50 Insert the motor assembly into the round aluminium hollow Insert the motor assembly along the tracks inside the aluminium hollow IMPORTANT The ground cable terminated with a spade must be securely connected to ground i e typically the chassis ULSPDE 51 Insert the pulley along the tracks inside the aluminium hollow Note The ULSPDE 51 motor assemblies are to be installed next to the roller and coupled with synchronous belts Insert the scroll end detector assembly in to the round aluminium hollow Hold down the scroll end detector tip when inserting
62. www eshow ca Poster production Poster for ULSPDE can be produced by large format inkje printing or screen printing While a wide range of materials can be used stock in range 100g to 200g are recommended Vinyl banner PVC base flex is not recommended for scroll wider than 1 5m We recommend weather proof PP paper syenitic paper The layout of a poster scroll for SPDE is shown on the right Calculations of the dimensions are as follows Poster Scroll Dimensions When the centre to centre spacing of the two rollers is A the length of each roller is B and the number of images on the scroll is n Viewing windows A 20 x B 66 A 40 x B 73 H0 x W0 Image A420 x B 26 A420 x B 40 H1 x W1 Overall width B 10 B 10 W2 Scroll Length nx Hl 530 nx Hl 530 H2 Unit mm Please note that the roller length B is the length of the round aluminium hollow and while the maximum number of images n that ULSPDE supports is 15 it is often restricted by the weight and length of the scroll length For smooth operation of ULSPDE it is important to make sure the poster scroll is wrinkle free and the edges trimmed straight www eshow ca 265 A L1 L1 WN M 265 b Troubleshooting While doing troubleshooting always plug in the programmer for the LED display on the programmer could provide important clues Symptom Possible cause remedy The ULSPDE is not working n
63. y Display duration of the posters is programmable globally or individually Scalability ULSPDE is compatible with most of the eShow Signs options such as timer switch real time clock module Scroll a Sound POPS Power Off Poster Settling photo sensing switch GSM based monitoring system etc Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this User s Manual is accurate and up to date no liability for error or omission will be accepted Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd reserves the right to change the functions features and specifications of its products at any time without prior notice Intellectual Property Information contained in this User s Manual is the property of Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd and may not be reproduced without prior written consent ULSPDE Scrolling Poster Display Engine UL SPDS Scrolling Poster Display System Scroll a Sound POPS Power Off Poster Settling are trademarks of Beidouxing Science and Technology Development Co Ltd Safety Notes To ensure continuous safe operation of the product please read the following safety notes carefully Please contact us if you have any question or require additional information concerning product safety Electricity safety The product should be assembled and installed by qualified electrician Power source for the product must matches the product specifications power outlet

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