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AlphaEclipse™ 2500/2600 Series Sign Installation

1. Diagnostics Data format Serial address Memory Test Master Baud RS485 EOL clear mode Slave rate termination Bank 2 DIP switches Bank 1 DIP switches 10 9 Description 10 Description Off Off Normal messaging default E Off Do NOT clear memory default cs oft On Goes through several test patterns to test for E 3 On Clear memory on powerup unlit LEDs and other irregularities On Off All LEDs are lit to test for uniform LED display Software override When enabled prevents 9 8 Description setting DIP switches from software and the Off Off Normal mode default On On sign will operate using the current DIP switch On On Production test mode settings DIP switches 9 and 8 on Bank 1 must On OT Normal mode also be both on m SS Software override When enabled Fe prevents setting DIP switches from On On software and the sign will operate using the 8 Description current DIP switch settings DIP switches 10 and 9 on Bank 2 must also be both on 3 E On 7E2 Gem T Wi as n 7 data bits Even pari S its ddl bead y 7 Description see page 23 S Off Master mode default BS a Sw On Slave mode o a 5 e e E OLA rn pw a 5 4 3 Description 3 E Off Off Off Autobaud see NOTE below Off Off On 1200 _ Off Off Off Off Off Off Off 0 00 Of On Off 12400 E Off Off Off Off Off Off On 1 01 Off On On 4800 3
2. on Turbo Extender board on Turbo Extender board on Turbo Extender board necessary RS485 input RS485 SYNC connection from a computer via a Converter Box III Internal sign connections Master Sign First Slave Sign Last Slave Sign RS485 RS485 BK 7 e B r i RED DO RS485 d i i MIGO y SHIELD i GRN y dq i 1 1 ale O RS232 TxD V DB 1 m ORN 5 9 1 RS232 RxD sre ei BLU AN m 1 oe 6 SIGNAL GND os i i LE i Serial 1 0 WHT i WHT i terminal block a d GAN o i Sg MS i Se i i AS e o Si ORN Sp i i ORN rer i QD SIGNAL GND y ied I BLU BLU O RS232 RxD e E i i i O RS232 TxD Ta S Serial 1 0 i i Serial 1 0 i D SHIELD Am 1 terminal block H terminal block i RS485 og RS485 Da m 5 i i s i SERIAL PORT Wa SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND connector amp ow 4 1 RS232 RxD i i RS232 RxD i on Controller board RS485 data i O RS232 TxD i i LQ RS232 TxD i in D SHIELD i i SHIELD i from computer RS485 i i RS485 H via Converter Box III RS485 i i RS485 i SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT d connector 1 connector on Controller board 1 on Controller board i RS485 RS485 i O 1RS485 SYNC RS485 5 i SYNC RS485 lt i qp LB8485 RS485 q i RS485 q i p SHIELD SHIELD y SHIELD y i i
3. Use outdoor rated RS485 wiring Serial 1 0 terminal block SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 SERIAL PORT connector on Controller board Connection box 000600690868 The Modular Network Adapter should be placed inside a watertight enclosure Modular Network Adapter 42 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 4 Installation Mechanical installation Designing the support structure Possible crush hazard Mounting system must be able to safely support the unit s weight Otherwise the unit may fall causing serious injury or death Support structure design depends on the mounting methods sign size sign weight and wind loading Support structure design should only be done by a qualified individual It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the support structure and mounting hardware are adequate It is the installer s responsibility to ensure that the support structure and hardware are capable of supporting the sign and in compliance with all applicable building codes Adaptive is not responsible for installations or the structural integrity of support structures done by others Lifting the sign Possible crush hazard Possible crush hazard Always use lifting bar to lift Always use eyebolts to lift the sign Otherwise eyebolts sign O
4. i Cl SIGNAL GND lt Serial 1 0 terminal block RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD Serial 1 0 terminal block Serial 1 0 terminal block 09988089 1 H 1 H 1 1 1 SIGNAL GND 1 1 H 1 1 1 1 1 RS485 RS485 o o SERIAL PORT 2 SIGNAL GND O SIGNAL GND connector RS232 RxD RS232 RxD on Controller board je data input O RS232 TxD QD RS232 TxD loma D SHIELD D SHIELD computer internal modem or RS485 RS485 internal wireless transceiver RS4854 RS485 SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT connector connector on Controller board on Controller board 28 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Master multiple sign with RS232 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e First Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 1 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 ON This sets the first Master sign s address 1 This makes this a Master sign This terminates the first Master sign The first and last sign
5. 1 Introduction 7 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Battery backup In the event of a power loss backup batteries in an AlphaEclipse sign provide short term power in order to retain information such as messages and time settings Backup batteries are soldered to the Controller board and should not be replaced by anyone other than a qualified Adaptive technician Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ll y a danger d explosion s il y a un remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type recommand par le fabricant Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant La sostituzione errata della batteria pu comportare il pericolo di esplosione Sostituire unicamente con una batteria identica o di tipo equivalente consigliata dal fabbricante Eliminare le batterie scariche in base alle istruzioni del fabbricante Existe el peligro de explosi n si la bater a se reemplaza incorrectamente Reempl cela s lo con el mismo tipo de bater a o uno equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Deseche las bater as usadas de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante Bei einem nicht vorschriftsgemaBen Austausch der Batterie
6. In this sign network two or more signs are connected to each other of the signs Overview RS485 sign to sign network EE E RS485 input from a computer via a Converter Box III First Master Second Master sign sign Internal sign connections 30 First Master Sign RS485 RS485 BLK SHIELD on Controller board RS232 TxD RS232 RxD rers JS eo OSLO ORN BLU SIGNAL GND Serial 1 0 terminal block SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 SERIAL PORT connector RS485 data input from computer via Converter Box III 0006066 Serial 1 0 terminal block SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 SERIAL PORT connector on Controller board NE e ii 5 13 2002 Using the Master Master sign to sign connection method a different message can be displayed on each In this configuration messages are sent to the signs using a single RS485 input Multiple AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired with an RS485 connection Last Master sign Serial 1 0 terminal block SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 SERIAL PORT connector on Controller board 3 Networking signs A
7. Introduction Purpose This manual is intended as a guide for sign installers Revision history Table 1 Revision history Revision Date Notes 9711 7001 4 23 2002 First review release 9711 7001 5 7 2002 Second review release 9711 7001 5 13 2002 First release Related documentation Technical documentation can be found at Adaptive s web site http www adaptivedisplays com Table 2 Related documentation Part Manual title Description Describes the software used to send messages M i 9708 8081F AlphaNET version 2 2 User Manual to an AlphaEclipse sign Detailed examples on how to network Alpha 9700 0112 Networking Alpha Signs signs Controlling electrostatic discharge ESD This equipment signs contain components that may be damaged by static electricity or electrostatic discharge To prevent this from happening be sure to follow the guidelines in Adaptive Tech Memo 00 0005 Guidelines for Controlling Electrostatic Discharge Damage available at our web site at http www adaptivedisplays com 6 1 Introduction AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Safety information Equipment symbols D Chassis ground Mains power I ON 0 OFF Warnings and cautions Hazardous voltage Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing
8. RS232 fiber optic gt When the sign receives messages from a computer via a modem or wireless transceiver In this type of RS485 network the computer that sends messages to the networked signs Instead the computer sends messages to a modem or wireless transceiver which is installed inside one of the signs RS232 9 RS485 gt AAA RS485 Termination ON R 485 Termination OFF RS485 Termination ON A single sign should have Signs in the middle should A sign at the end should termination ON have termination OFF have termination ON Modem inside sign Wireless transceiver inside sign 3 Networking signs 41 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 RS485 ECHO RS485 ECHO is always on This means that data coming into a sign via RS232 is sent back out the sign though the Controller board s RS485 terminals This allows information coming into one sign to be relayed to other signs ERRATA RS232 9 RS485 sv Modem inside sign e LI Li a gt A sign will echo the incoming RS232 signal to the other signs via RS485 Wireless transceiver inside sign External connection box If only a non permanent computer connection is needed to a sign use a external connection box as shown below RS485 connection box RS485 SHIELD RS232 TxD RS232 RxD SIGNAL GND
9. 2 Equipment overview AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Inside view 5 13 2002 Table 4 Inside view of an AlphaEclipse sign Shown below is a 3 line sign 128 x 48 LED matrix Other sign sizes are similar Item Name Description A 5 volt power supply Provides power to the LED and the Controller boards B Safety bar Keeps sign door from closing when the sign door is raised C 5 volt distribution terminal Distributes 5 volt power to LED boards D oo GHDDIAU Distributes 120 240 volt power to the fans and power supplies Exhaust fan 55 CFM 120V For 1 LED row sign Exhaust fan 55 CFM 240V Exhaust fan 110 CFM 120V For 2 LED rows sign Exhaust fan 110 CFM 240V Exhaust fan 170 CFM 120V For 3 LED rows sign Exhaust fan 170 CFM 240V Exhaust fan 220 CFM 120V For 4 and 5 LED rows sign Exhaust fan 220 CFM 240V F Exhaust fan thermostat Turns on exhaust fans when the temperature inside of unit is at or above 30 C 85 F The location of this thermistor varies on the size of the sign A Shuts down the sign when the temperature inside of the unit exceeds 82 C 180 F G Sign shutdown thermostat During shutdown
10. Networking signs 19 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Ethernet RS485 computer to sign connection This method allows a sign to connect to an Ethernet LAN The computer that will send messages to the sign can be anywhere on this LAN This allows great flexibility because the sign does not have to connect near the messaging computer and an existing Ethernet LAN can be used NOTE AlphaEclipse signs that are connected using RS485 must be properly terminated in order for the sign to operate See Termination on page 41 for more information NOTE Overview Computer running AlphaNET messaging software RS485 outdoor cable pn 7122 0284 Internal sign connections SERIAL PORT on Controller board BLK O NC O GND er O RS232 RxD D RS232 TxD 4 WM SHIELD RS485 D G RS485 e e wc Z wow Serial 1 0 terminal block Ethernet 10BASE T only The Lantronix MSS485 cannot be located outdoors Lantronix MSS485 up to 4000 feet gt RS485 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series 5 13 2002 sign lt SIGNAL IN shid Ge txa txb Ve To 3 Ethernet 0 z x 1888 153 Lantronix MSS485 pn 1088 4112A interface between Ethernet and RS485 networks MSS485 DIP switch settings located on back of unit ddd hd On Off 123 45 6 7 8 Switch es Setting M
11. There are a number of ways to connect one or more AlphaEclipse signs to a computer e Wired RS232 RS485 and fiber optic Modem e Wireless Table 7 Computer to sign communication methods Distance Indoor use Outdoor use No Networking method computer to i Wired Wired em Modem Wireless Modem Wireless feet RS232 65485 Fiber optic RS232 65485 Fiber optic up to 50 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 to 1000 No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 1000 4000 No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4000 No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes NOTES Installed and configured at the factory Maximum indoor range of a Locus 0S2400 232 wireless transceiver is about 1500 feet Actual operating range depends on local environment including obstructions and electrical interference 3 Maximum outdoor range of a Locus 0S2400 232 wireless transceiver is about 10 000 feet about 2 miles Actual operating range depends on local environment including obstructions and electrical interference For a fiber optic data connection the maximum distance between the sign and computer is 2 miles 10 000 feet NOTE Another option for connecting a computer to a sign is through an external connection box See External connection box on page 42 3 Networking signs 15 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5
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13. TRADEMARK OF ADAPTIVE MICRO SYSTEMS INC Item Name Description 2500 192X80A LED lamp color A Amber R Red Width pixel columns A Model number Height pixel rows LED lamp viewing angle e 00 30 degree e 01 70 degree LED pitch 25 0 45 inch pitch 26 0 60 inch pitch B Series letter Used to differentiate sign versions C Electrical information Input voltage frequency and amperage D Date of manufacture Month day and year the sign was made E Serial number Consecutive unique identification number 2 Equipment overview 5 13 2002 13 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 EMI compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with installation guidelines may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Temperature protection In order to protect itself from damage a sign will automatically turn on its exhaust fans and dim or
14. only the sign s fan will operate H Telephone service hookup Used to connect a 4 wire telephone line to a modem part of modem option 2 Equipment overview 11 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Table 4 Inside view of an AlphaEclipse sign Used to connect an RS232 or RS485 network to the sign RS485 Www RS485 we SHIELD I Signal 1 0 terminal block Ji 4 RS232TXD RS232RXD SEL END J Photocell Used to dim the sign s LEDs Access for RS232 RS485 communication signals and the wireless transceiver option Must be sealed with weather proof conduit during installation K Signal conduit opening Controller board Controls sign operation Plugs into the Controller board and sends data to the sign s LED boards The Turbo L Turbo Extender board Extender board has two terminal type connectors nee TEMP PORT for the temperature probe and SYNC PORT which is used is RS485 Master Slave sign networks Modem kit 120V option Modem kit 240V option Transceiver kit 120V option Allows sending messages to sign via a modem option Allows sending messages to sign via wireless transmitter option Transceiver kit 240V option Used to disconnect sign from power source An intermittent switch on this assembly wl Powe switch allows exhaust fans to be turned in order to test their operation Used
15. 13 2002 Sign to sign communication methods Also there are several ways to interconnect two or more AlphaEclipse signs together e Wired RS485 Modem e Wireless Table 8 Sign to sign communication methods Networking method Description Signs connected this way can each display a unique message One of the signs must be connected to a PC which is used to create and send messages see Computer to sign communication methods on page 15 Master Master Wired Signs connected this way display the same message at the same time This is called simultaneous messaging and is often used when signs are mounted back to back The Master sign must be connected to a PC The PC is used to create and send messages see Computer to sign communication methods on page 15 Master Slave Each sign must be equipped with the internal receiving modem which requires a dedicated telephone line per sign Messages are sent to the sign from a PC that is connected to a transmitting modem Modem option Each sign must be equipped with an internal wireless Wireless option transceiver Messages are sent to the sign from a PC that is connected to a wireless transceiver NOTE An AlphaEclipse sign s connection to a computer or to other signs must be properly terminated in order for the sign to operate See Termination on page 41 for more information Sign network design e Signs that are network
16. 2 Bank 1 0I68L9SPECI 0I68L9SPECLI RIIAI LEE EE LES ON Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 ON Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON This makes this a Slave sign This terminates the Slave sign 34 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 BACK TO BACK SIGN MASTER SLAVE NETWORK WITH RS485 INPUT This is a common sign configuration the backs of two signs are attached to each other and an RS485 sign to sign network connects the two signs Also the Slave sign is wired to a special SLAVE connection Using the Master Slave sign to sign connection method a message will appear at the same time on both signs In this configuration messages are sent the signs using a RS485 connection Master uc RS485 sign to sign network T d Slave sign Two AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired back to back with an RS485 connection between them Overview LHP LE Also a special RS485 SYNC connection is necessary SYNC connection RS485 input from a computer via a Converter Box III RS232 TxD RS232 RxD SIGNAL GND Serial 1 0 terminal block RS485 SHIELD SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 Internal sign connections Serial 1 0 terminal block SERIAL PORT connector I SIGNAL GND on Controller board RS232 RxD Leen data RS232 TxD from computer ct via
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18. Converter Box III RS485 SERIAL PORT connector RS485 on Controller board 1 RS485 SYNC RS485 RS485 o o SHIELD SHIELD o O O amp amp e e SYNC PORT SYNC PORT on Turbo Extender board on Turbo Extender board 3 Networking signs 35 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Master back to back with RS485 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 OFF This makes this a Master sign This sign should not be terminated because it s in the middle of the network Converter Box III Master sign Slave sign Termination Termination Termination ON OFF ON e Slave sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 0T68LISVEZT 0I68L9SPECL E EE RE ETE EIE EE EE TEE EE S ON Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 ON Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON This makes this a Slave sign This terminates Slave sign 36 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 MULTIPLE SIGN MASTER SLAVE NETWORK WITH RS232 INPUT In this sign network two or more signs are connected to each other Using the Master Slave si
19. Hazardous voltage Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing Hazardous voltage After removing power wait AT LEAST ONE MINUTE before continuing this procedure Otherwise serious injury or death may occur Power line conduit opening Connect power lines to a 20 amp dedicated service breaker y 120V 240V 1 LINE LINE 1 2 NEUTRAL LINE 2 3 GROUND GROUND Figure 20 Mains power connection 4 Installation AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Grounding the sign 11 The sign must be properly earth grounded The sign s support structure should NOT be used as ground 12 At this point the sign should be e mounted on a structure connected to a computer and connected to a power source NOTE Even though the sign is connected to a power source power should NOT be applied to the sign yet Testing the exhaust fans 13 Push 1 on the sign s internal power switch 14 If the exhaust fans are not already on press the intermittent switch on the side of the power switch All the exhaust fans should start up Closi
20. RS232 TxD 0 SHIELD ES O RS485 O RS485 Turbo Extender board connections Figure 23 Controller board 3 Choose a mounting location based on Mounting guidelines on page 62 4 Mount the temperature probe vertically using the mounting plate on each side The temperature probe can be mounted on either a flat or a curved surface Holes are provided in each mounting plate for fasteners 7 Appendix 63 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Simultaneous messaging option The simultaneous messaging option is also referred to as e synchronized messaging e Master Slave network This option allows the same message to appear on two or more signs up to 16 at the same time For more information see Master Slave sign to sign connection methods on page 32 Modem option This option allows messages to be sent from a computer that has a transmitting modem to a sign that has a receiving modem installed Each modem must be attached to its own phone line NOTE The modem option only includes the installation of a receiving modem in a sign The purchase and installation of the transmitting modem is the responsibility of the sign buyer The US Robotics 56K modem is used as the receiving modem This brand is also recommended as the transmitting modem which would be attached to the computer sending message to a sign Top view EE cns Side view DIP switches F
21. besteht Explosionsgefahr Nur durch eine Batterie des gleichen oder eines gleichwertigen vom Hersteller empfohlenen Typs ersetzen Gebrauchte Batterien gem Herstelleranweisung entsorgen 1 Introduction AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 2 Equipment overview Overview The AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs are one to five line outdoor LED signs that can be used to display text or graphic messages These messages can be displayed on an AlphaEclipse sign using the following methods e From a computer connected directly to an AlphaEclipse sign using wire or fiber optic cable e From a computer connected to a wireless transmitter to a wireless receiver inside an AlphaEclipse sign e From a computer connected to a transmitting modem to a receiving modem inside an AlphaEclipse sign Anatomy of an AlphaEclipse sign AlphaEclipse Outdoor LED sign Shown here is a two line sign vi e 3 ll aria m wi ee 000000 LED boards e e Each board is made up of individual pixels or LED lamps that are arranged LED pitch LED lamp LED chip or die in a 32 x 16 columns x rows matrix Pitch the distance between each Light is created by a tiny Here s where the light is LED lamp LED chip and magnified produced It s reflected up For a 2500 pitch 0 45 inch by the lamp s lens in
22. bolt to the outside edge of a mounting support brackets should NOT be less than two times the diameter of the fasteners e Allow fan clearance as shown below Lifting bolt Only use eyebolt for lifting not for mounting o Mounting support bracket upper Fan cover The mounting support brackets and eyebolts are Steel For adequate air circulation allow at least 3 inches Stainless steel bolts are used of clearance below the fan covers and the fresh air to attach the mounting l intakes at bottom of the sign support brackets to the sign For monument type installations where the sign is The sign case is aluminum enclosed the fan covers and fresh air intakes should be ducted so that exhaust air is NOT recirculated into the fresh air intakes If this is not done the sign could overheat and shut down 11e 1sneuxg Adaptive recommends isolating the fresh air intakes from the exhaust fans Mounting support bracket lower Fresh air intakes Figure 13 Mounting an AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 sign Mounting a temperature probe See Temperature probe option on page 62 44 4 Installation 5 13 2002 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Installation diagram CS MONA GREENE GE UN TES GU cur Sow Hag HR S ar a mm DES En TT a op MAA s MOLLINA 303 389333 V EEE q 10 000002 TT J avars ws oi en aere HONN GI E U
23. on Controller board on Turbo Extender board on Turbo Extender board 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 SIGNAL GND A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 on Turbo Extender board 1 1 1 SERIAL PORT 1 1 T 1 1 1 i 1 i i 1 1 1 i 1 1 i i t 1 1 i 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 froma 1 t i 1 1 1 i 1 i i 1 1 T i 1 1 i i 1 i i RS485 RS485 SYNC SYNC S E S S 5485 1 SHIELD o i o o o 1 O e e e SYNC PORT SYNC PORT SYNC PORT 3 Networking signs 37 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Slave multiple sign with RS232 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 ON This makes this a Master sign This sign is terminated because it is at the beginning of the network Master First Slave Last Slave sign sign sign Termination Termination Termination ON OFF ON e First Slave sign DIP
24. or 2600 AlphaEclipse sign model OUTDOOR sign type 3 m in M sign is set up as a Master S Slave 192x 80 columns x rows of LEDs SER ADDR T 4 01 HEX 01 serial address of sign in hexadecimal AUTO BAUD Baud rate and data format AUTO BAUD is default TE2 8N1 This will appear only if Autobaud has been selected 5 If Autobaud has not been selected this will appear 9600 baud rate SC el 8 number of data bits N no parity e even parity o odd parity 7 number of stop bits PERF REV e 6 11704001A0107 11704001A0107 Peripheral FLASH firmware version FPGA REV I e 7 26111701 1 1 26111701 1 1 FPGA chip number and revision RAM 1 8 512K Amount of RAM in the sign In this case the amount of RAM 1 GB RAM 2 512K 512K 512K 1 22 AM MON Time and day of week set in the sign 9 1 22 AM MON 1 5 02 Date set in sign 1 5 02 To change these see Setting the time and date on a sign on page 58 10 CHK FLASH FLASH OK FLASH memory status is good LO F6C7 11 HI 327E Low and high checksums for FLASH memory 4 Installation 5 13 2002 53 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 5 Basic operating instructions The purpose of this section is to show how to set up AlphaNET messaging software in order to send messages to a sign For more information see the AlphaNET version 2 User Manual NOTE Examples from AlphaNET version 2 softw
25. pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 2 Highlight the Local Wired device and click on Edit Make sure your settings match those shown below Then click OK and go to Site setup for a Wired or Wireless connection on page 57 Device Editor ES Close Default Device p Wired Com 1 Available Devices Local Wired Com 1 E dit Rename Remove Make Default Hitler M General Settings Wireless Settings COM Por COM1 zl J Modem Pager Header Pager Trailer IP Port Modem Settings Dialing Prefix Packet Size 150 Cancel Help Data Format must be 8N1 for an pata Format en Wireless AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 sign R DEVICE SETUP FOR A MODEM CONNECTION 1 Inthe AlphaNET software open the Site Manager and select Edit gt Device gt Install Choose one of the Modem devices and then click on OK File Edit Messages View Help Device Editor E xj Install Device j xj Select the device or devices to install o Select one of these based on which COM port is connected to Modem on Com 4 the modem Install ALL MESSAGES 5 Basic operating instructions 55 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 2 Highlight the Modem device and click on Edit Make sure your settings match those shown below Then click OK and go to Site setup for a Modem connection
26. to connect the sign to an appropriate power supply Two surge suppressor capacitors circled below are used per sign O Power supply terminal block Power supply terminal block suppressor capacitors Access for electrical power Must be sealed with weather proof conduit during P Power conduit opening installation 240V modem transformer and fuses option Used as part of the 240V modem option 12 2 Eguipment overview AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Equipment identification Table 5 Equipment identification A OPERATION iS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS MODEL NO 2500 192X80R 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE SERIES A B TE Thar WAY CAUSE Se 120 240 VAC OPERATION d 50 60 Hz This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 14 88 A C Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet apparell num rique de la class A respecte toutes les DATE OF MANUFACTURE 5 1 2002 exigences du Reglement sur le materiel broullieur du Canada SERIAL NO EF0002208 D CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22 2 No 60950 00 CAN CSA A PARTS SERVICEABLE BY TRAINED TECHNICIANS ONLY E CONFORMS TO UL STD DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING No 60950 3RD EDITION wiste US TYPE 3R ENCLOSURE ADA TIVE 65801 Adaptive Micro Systems Inc THE DISTINCTIVE TRADE DRESS OF THIS PRODUCTISA ilwaukee Wisconsin 53224 USA
27. turn off its LEDs when the sign reaches a predetermined internal temperature Table 6 Temperature protection Internal sign temperature lt 30 C 30 49 C 50 70 C 71 81 C 82 C or greater 85 F 85 120 F 122 158 F 160 178 F 180 F LEDs Normal Dim off Off Controller board Normal Off Exhaust fans Off On NOTES Between 50 60 C 122 140 F LED brightness can decrease to 62 5 of normal Between 60 65 C 140 149 F LED brightness can decrease to 50 of normal Between 65 70 C 149 158 F LED brightness can decrease to 37 5 of normal When the LEDs are turned off because the sign is too hot two LEDs in the left most corner will remain on to indicate a thermal shutdown 3 All LEDs will be off At or above 30 C 85 F the exhaust fans are switched on by the exhaust fan thermostat If the temperature drops to 20 C 67 F then the exhaust fans are turned off 14 2 Equipment overview AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 3 Networking signs NOTE Sign networks that use fiber optic cable should only be installed by a qualified fiber optic technician Overview In order to display messages on an AlphaEclipse sign a sign must be connected to a computer that has sign messaging software like AlphaNET software installed Computer to sign communication methods
28. 088 1111 up to 4000 feet AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 RS485 outdoor cable series sign pn 7122 0284 SIGNAL IN ei RS485 tev H RS485 i To computer COM E SHIELD RS232 port es Converter Box III MB pn 1088 1111 D converts computer ee e RS232 to sign amp e RS485 signal I Serial 1 0 terminal block Figure 3 RS485 computer to sign connection 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Fiber optic computer to sign connection NOTE Sign networks that use fiber optic cable should only be installed by a qualified fiber optic technician up to 2 miles 10 000 feet Overview e e oF Computer Fe AlphaEclipse 2500 running Mini Fiber optic cable 2600 series sign AlphaNET Modem Mini Modem messaging to RS232 and software port Adapter pn 1051 9019 inside sign TEMP PORT on Turbo Extender board O 86485 O RS485 amp SHIELD O GND RED Lo vec 45V Internal sign SERIAL PORT connections on Controller board au 2 NC ied e GND bad 5V onn RS232 RxD o d i 2 a Uu S SHIELD BLK SHIELD GRN Zu Mini M RS485 S232 nxp Mim Modem o RS485 A ex RS232 TXD i BLU as Signal GND Adapter Serial 1 0 pn 1051 9019 terminal block Figure 4 Fiber optic RS232 computer to sign connection 3
29. 128 6 87 3 43 12 4 3 See Figure 14 on page 45 48 160 8 42 4 21 15 5 48 192 10 19 5 10 18 6 64 96 6 80 3 40 12 4 A 64 128 9 16 4 58 16 6 64 160 11 24 5 62 20 7 64 192 13 60 6 80 24 8 80 96 8 35 4 18 15 5 i 80 128 11 24 5 62 20 7 80 160 13 83 6 91 25 9 80 192 16 71 8 35 30 10 7 Appendix 69 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 DIP switch settings 5 13 2002 DIP switches are used to set various sign parameters DIP switches are located on the Controller board Bank 1 Bank 2 and Bank 3 AlphaEclipse sign internal view right side LED board connectors Row5 Rowi Row2 Row3 Row4 Turbo Extender board Controller board Serial board Controller board side view Controller board back view Bank 2 DIP switches see page 71 Bank 1 DIP switches see page 71 Bank 3 DIP switches see page 72 Figure 26 DIP switch locations 70 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches indicates that this DIP switch setting can be set using the A phaNET Diagnostics software Controller board side view 5
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31. 3 2002 BACK TO BACK SIGN MASTER MASTER NETWORK WITH RS232 INPUT This is a common sign configuration the backs of two signs are attached to each other and an RS485 sign to sign network connects the two signs Using the Master Master sign to sign connection method a different message can be displayed on each of these two signs In this configuration messages are sent to both of the signs using a single RS232 input NOTE It is possible to put a modem or a wireless transceiver in each sign In this case a RS485 connection between the signs would not be necessary because each sign would have its own RS232 input Also if a modem or a wireless transceiver were used in each sign RS485 EOL termination should be off in each sign RS485 sign to sign network Two AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired back to back with an RS485 connection between them Overview First Master RS232 input sign from a computer internal modem or internal wireless m E transceiver posee eS SSA E O AS 1 First Master Sign 1 Second Master Sign RS485 RS485 RS485 SHIELD RS232TAD a RS232 RxD i SIGNAL GND lt Internal sign Serial 1 0 connections terminal block SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 Serial 1 0 terminal block SERIAL PORT connector x x SIGNAL GND on Controller board i RS232 RxD Ba data input 85232 D rom a A SHI
32. AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual Go to http www adaptivedisplays com support eclipse for the latest information For sign dimensions see Figure 14 on page 45 For sign DIP switch settings see page 70 To connect Read One sign Computer to sign connection methods on page 17 Computer to sign connection methods on page 17 and Two signs back to back Sign to sign connection methods on page 23 Computer to sign connection methods on page 17 and Three or more signs Sign to sign connection methods on page 23 Manual part number 9711 7001 Revision date 5 13 2002 ADAPTIVE AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 NOTE Due to continuing product innovation specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice Copyright 2002 Adaptive Micro Systems Inc All rights reserved Adaptive Micro Systems 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee WI 53224 USA 414 357 2020 414 357 2029 fax http Www adaptivedisplays com The following are trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems Adaptive Alpha AlphaNet plus AlphaEclipse AlphaPremiere AlphaTicker AlphaVision AlphaVision InfoTracker Automode BetaBrite BetaBrite Director BetaBrite Messaging Software Big Dot
33. AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 signs each line is 16 pixels high So a 160 x 48 sign has a Sign height 3 48 16 and a Sign length 160 LED row 160 x 48 sign Bank 3 DIP switches Sign length columns Sign height lines 10 9 8 7 Description 6 5 4 Description Off Off Off Off 64 columns default Off Off Off On 16 columns Off Off On 2 lines Off Off On Off 32 columns Off On Off 3 lines Off Off On On 48 columns Off On On 4 lines Off On Off Off 64 columns On Off Off 5 lines Off On Off On 80 columns On Off On 6 lines r Off On On Off 96 columns On On Off 7 lines 2500 2600 signs Off On On On 112 columns On On On 8 lines On Off Off Off 128 columns On Off Off On 144 columns On Off On Off 160 columns On Off On On 176 columns On On Off Off 192 columns Driver hoard height On On Off On 208 columns 3 Description On On On Off 224 columns Off 8 row high default On On On On 240 columns On 16 row high use for a 2500 2600 sign 72 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Abbreviations used in this manual BLK black BLU blue CFM Cubic Feet per Minute DEC decimal DIP Dual Inline EOL End Of Line ESD Electro Static Discharge Commonly called static electricity GRN green HEX Hexadec
34. Dimensions y a e amperes 2 g 8 5 s 8 El O a AA AE NS E E z Hi a gt Lu 2 S S D LLJ o 2 o e N S I z a 16 96 1 55 0 78 3 1 16 128 2 10 1 05 4 2 16 160 2 56 1 28 5 2 16 192 3 11 1 55 6 2 32 96 3 08 1 54 6 2 32 128 4 16 2 08 8 3 32 160 5 07 2 54 10 4 32 192 6 15 3 08 12 4 48 96 455 227 9 3 48 128 6 14 37 12 4 3 See Figure 14 on page 45 48 160 7 51 375 15 5 48 192 9 10 4 55 18 6 64 96 6 07 3 03 12 4 64 128 819 4 09 16 6 64 160 10 02 5 01 20 7 64 192 12 14 6 07 24 8 80 96 7 44 3 72 15 5 80 128 10 02 5 01 20 7 80 160 12 30 6 15 25 9 80 192 14 88 7 44 30 10 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 AlphaEclipse 2600 sign Table 10 Technical specifications for AlphaEclipse 2600 sign Rated Input Current Dimensions Gi 2 amperes o S ZRECK 3 ig 3 8s A rA 2 Sle 8 8 Aa E E z a e S s E e o o o a a wm Ej E Fy a 16 96 1 74 0 87 3 1 i 16 128 2 35 1 17 4 2 16 160 2 87 1 43 5 2 16 192 3 48 174 6 2 32 96 3 4 1 72 6 2 e 32 128 4 64 2 32 8 3 32 160 5 68 2 84 10 4 32 192 6 88 3 44 12 4 48 96 5 10 2 55 9 3 48
35. ELD computer internal modem or 4 RS485 internal wireless transceiver y RS485 SERIAL PORT connector on Controller board 24 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Master back to back with RS232 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e First Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 1 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 ON This sets the first Master sign s address 1 This makes this a Master sign This terminates the first Master sign This allows you to send messages to just the first Master sign if you send messages to sign address 1 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information Second Master sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 0I68L9GPEZCI 0T68L9GPECI Ld ERE AE EE RE ESI EE EE EE ON Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 2 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON This sets the second Master sign s address 2 This makes this a Master sign This terminates the second Master sign This allows you to send messages to just the second Master sign if you send messages to sign address 2 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more
36. Ignore type and style enable all basic options 14 Use Alpha 2 0 protocol compatible features Use Strings Use Counters 3 Then select Options gt Speed gt Custom Insert Custom Speed x Cancel Enter the time in seconds to hold the current and each subsequent page of the message The range is from 0 1 to 409 5 seconds Hold Time 5 Basic operating instructions 59 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Setting the day and time to display a message 1 Inthe Site Manager add the message you want to display on a Site by choosing Message gt Add 2 Highlight the message and select Message gt Schedule 3 Set the start day and stop day and associated times 60 5 Basic operating instructions AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 6 Maintenance Every 6 months the following periodic maintenance should be performed With the sign s door closed e Clean the polycarbonate lens on the siene door Use Northwoods cleaner and a soft paper towel like Kleenex Premium Brand 3478 e Verify that the sign mounting structure is secure e Verify that the main case bolts are all secure e Verify that the sign s door seals are tight e Make sure that sign s fresh air intakes are not clogged with any debris See Figure 13 Mounting an AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 sign on page 44 With the sign s door opene
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38. PPD Smart Alec Solar TimeNet The distinctive trade dress of this product is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems Inc AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 NOTES How LED rows are numbered in this manual LED board rows or lines are numbered as if the sign was open and you were looking at the backs of the LED boards Below is an example of how the LED board rows in a 5 line sign would be numbered LED ROW 5 LED ROW 4 LED ROW 3 LED ROW 2 LED ROW 1 NOTES 3 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Contents A 6 Titele 6 Revision NISLOM u a etre e SE e UR e n Pe a HU n E dede Seu 6 Related docurmeantation a Ee RR CR RERO ER A ee 6 Controlling electrostatic discharge EG 6 Safety NO MAN init MW WN t d ee estu ANG 7 2 Equipment overview ec 9 UE 9 Descrip giw ume e de iR du ditt eee eee ees 10 Eguipment identifieat on ue 3 0 arcc etd de tette Y YY tte ege d dett GG tede YD e 13 EMI COMPIANCO iii 14 Temperature protection Aa 14 3 Networking signs ui YAA A HA RA AA mmm mmn 15 EIERE eg 15 Computer to sign communication method 15 Sign to sign communication methods ueu AAA nennen nnns 16 Sign network design A e tee a t e EE EE UL 16 Computer to sign connection methods cccscccscsesecscsesesessescsescsssececsesesesassesesesessescsusasecacsesesesaeseesaeass 17 RS232 computer to sign co
39. able cable length with the distance from the proposed mounting site to the 5 pin connector on the Controller board Mount vertically allowing hot air to flow under the mounting plate The case of your temperature probe may look different from the one shown here A fe Connects to TEMP Ga i PORT on the Turbo TEMP PORT Extender board on Turbo Extender board Mounting plate LS O 86485 O RS485 SHIELD pe OI O GND Wire size Maximum cable length 0 VCC 5V AWG feet 24 T50 22 250 20 400 18 625 Figure 22 Temperature probe 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 INSTALLATION 1 Run the temperature probe cable into the sign through the signal wire conduit opening See Table 4 Inside view of an AlphaEclipse sign on page 11 2 Connect the temperature probe cable to the Controller board TEMP PORT on Turbo Extender board Turbo Extender board see below O 86485 O RS485 SHIELD O GND Turbo Extender board D VCC 5V Controller board SYNC PORT Serial board on Turbo Extender board O 86485 O RS485 SHIELD NC QD NC LED row 5 LED row 1 pu gl LED row 2 S TEMP PORT SERIAL PORT Col on Controller board O NC LED row 3 O GND rs 9 RS232 RxD LED row4 9 SYNC PORT D
40. age will appear on all the signs at the same time The Slave sign is wired to a special RS485 SYNC connection Figure 10 Back to back sign Master Slave network Multiple sign Master Slave network This involves two or more signs connected together using RS485 plus a special SLAVE connection to each Slave sign Messages from a computer are sent to these signs using either RS232 see page 37 or RS485 see page 39 RS485 is used to networkthe signs D ER H m D T In a Master T tt Slave HI n i E EI UK UV EHHH message will LR mom pom m appear on all the signs at the same Each Slave i sign is wired time i t0 a special RS485 SYNC connection Figure 11 Multiple sign Master Slave network 32 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 BACK TO BACK SIGN MASTER SLAVE NETWORK WITH RS232 INPUT This is a common sign configuration the backs of two signs are attached to each other and an RS485 sign to sign network connects the two signs Also the Slave sign is wired to a special SLAVE connection Using the Master Slave sign to sign connection method a message will appear at the same time on both signs In this configuration messages are sent to both of the signs using a single RS232 input RS485 sign to sign network ms Slave sign Two AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired back to back with
41. an RS485 connection between them Overview p i wm Also a special RS485 SYNC connection is necessary RS485 SYNC RS232 input connection from a computer internal modem or internal wireless transceiver Master Sign i 1 Slave Sign RS485 RS485 Serial 1 0 terminal block Internal sign connections SIGNAL GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD SHIELD RS485 RS485 Serial 1 0 terminal block 00988089 SERIAL PORT connector b SIGNAL GND on Controller board RS232 data input iem e from a SHIELD computer internal modem or RS485 internal wireless transceiver RS485 SERIAL PORT connector 1 RS485 on Controller board RS485 1 SYNC RS485 RS485 RS485 o SHIELD SHIELD O o o 8 SYNC PORT on Turbo Extender board SYNC PORT on Turbo Extender board 3 Networking signs 33 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Slave back to back with RS232 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view I Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 ON This makes this the Master sign This terminates the Master sign e Slave sign DIP switch settings Bank
42. are are shown below Basic setup for AlphaNET software To send messages from a computer to a sign using AlphaNET software this software must be set up based on how your computer is connected to the sign To set up the software you need to Create a Device Create a Site Create and send messages Create a Device Use the Site Manager in the AlphaNET software to create a Device based on how your computer is connected to the sign 54 Wired RS232 or RS485 see Device setup for a Wired or Wireless connection on page 54 Modem see Device setup for a Modem connection on page 55 Wireless see Device setup for a Wired or Wireless connection on page 54 DEVICE SETUP FOR A WIRED OR WIRELESS CONNECTION In the AlphaNET software open the Site Manager and select Edit gt Device gt Install Choose one of the Local Wired devices and then click on OK AlphaNET Site Manager site El xl File Edit Messages View Help Device Editor 3 x Install Device E x Select the device or devices to install Ethernet Adapter Select one of these Local Wired Com 1 i Local Wired Com 2 based on which COM Local Wired Com 3 n port is wired to the sig Local Wired Com 4 Local Wireless Com 1 Local Wireless Com 2 Local Wireless Com 3 Local Wireless Com 4 Install ALL MESSAGES 5 Basic operating instructions AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual
43. ation BAA edad ttt 47 Guidelines for electrical installation minimum UUN 47 Opening ES Ua ee EE Eet E AAT 48 Raising the LED boards auer y che e ent a Rd e n ue utt hes 48 Installing signal WIEDER eee ce eed 50 Connecting power to the Sign i rere sobs tabe mgr red enden Bet gerens 50 Grounding the sign nennt tnter tenent IA tnn 51 Testing the eeler Ueleger 51 Installation checkout Test 53 D Basic operating instructions esee eese eene 54 Basic setup for AlphaNET software 54 Setting the time and date on a sign EE 58 Setting the dimming time for a sign e eueuuuuu uu ALLAI ALLA LLALL ALLAI nennen 59 Setting message lu DEEN 59 O Matntenange ueu A LIII I I II IIu 61 O N 62 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series sign options sss nnn 62 Temperature probe Option Rer AA anita 62 Simultaneous messaging option 64 Mode Opio ee cto teet t etu reme eter pe tte a este bete bud 64 Wireless transceiver option 66 See Eet EEN 68 AlpnaEclipse 2500 S1Q Nic ne eed Sg e e rh tee ei eee ie eek eee Ene 68 AlphaEclipse 2600 SIGN 5 a itat dette EE e ec Ae 69 NIE EE 70 Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches i III III 71 Sign size settings Bank 3 DIP switches wwwwwwmmwmwami mimina 72 Abbreviations used in this manual 73 Contents 5 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 1
44. d e Verify that the exhaust fans operate See Testing the exhaust fans on page 51 e Clean out any foreign material from the inside of the sign e Whenever the sign is opened a thorough examination should be made to insure that water has not penetrated the sign Small leaks that occur in the sign can be sealed with 3M Scotch Seal Polyurethane adhesive Sealant 540 black 6 Maintenance 61 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series sign options 62 Temperature probe option MOUNTING GUIDELINES A good place to locate the temperature probe is underneath the eaves of a protected overhang A location on the north side of a building or other large structure will afford protection from the afternoon sun Shield the probe from the effect of the direct sun reflected heat or any nearby sources of heat such as chimneys vents or HVAC ducts A light colored background is preferable to a dark colored mounting background Choose a location where air movement is not restricted by nearby walls or other obstructions Mount the temperature probe housing so that convection currents or rising hot air flows are not blocked by the mounting plates A location at least 6 feet off the ground is recommended A location above vegetation is preferable to a location above asphalt or blacktop There must not be any strain on the cable Compare the avail
45. eaning 1 2 3 On On On 2 wire RS485 4 5 On Off aii termination 6 7 On On RX biasing 8 Off Float shield Figure 5 Ethernet RS485 computer to sign connection 20 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Modem computer to sign connection A modem is typically used when a direct wired connection to a sign is not possible or practical The receiving modem inside the sign must be connected to a dedicated phone line Overview je Transmitting AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series sign Computer running modem equipped with internal receiving modem AlphaNET messaging software SERIAL PORT on Controller board mu EI NC e GND qe RS232 RxD a RS232 TxD SIGNAL IN D SHIELD cn MES 8 66485 a e RS232 RxD Receiving RS485 EI modem 5 RS232 TXD inside sign Signal GND Internal sign DB25 male Modem COM connections Serial 1 0 pn 1160 9006 RS232 port terminal block Yellow Green TIP To phone line Route phone line through signal wire conduit opening in sign Red RING Black The phone line must be a dedicated line Telephone service hookup Figure 6 Modem computer to sign connection 3 Networking signs 21 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Wireless computer to sign connection Similar to a mod
46. ecked messages sent from the Message Editor will be sent to the signs on this Site 57 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Create and send messages After the appropriate Device and Site has been created for your sign send a test message to the sign 1 Inthe Message Editor select File gt New Then type a message 4 AlphaNET Message Editor Alpha1 a File Edit Modes Characters Options Snippet View Window Help Ge 8 e This is a test message x Ready Line 1 Col 23 INS 2 Send your message to the sign by selecting File gt Transmit 3 When the Transmit window appears choose To Selected Signs and click OK Transmit E x Transmit Options If your messages does NOT appear on C To All Sites Cancel the sign then send the message again DOME but select To All Sites this time Help Setting the time and date on a sign Whenever a message is sent to a sign the sign s clock is automatically updated to the time on the computer that send the message If your computer is on a different time zone that your sign the time zone can be adjusted in the Site Editor by selecting the Advanced tab see the AlphaNET version 2 User Manual 58 5 Basic operating instructions AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Setting the dimming time for a sign 5 13 2002 An AlphaEclipse s
47. ected to a wireless transceiver which sends messages to a wireless transceiver inside the sign RS232 computer to sign connection An RS232 wired connection to a sign only allows up to a 50 foot distance between the computer and the sign m up to 50 feet Overview Gees Message 1 Computer running AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series sign AlphaNET messaging software SERIAL PORT on Controller board IN e 2 RS232 RxD a RS232 TxD Ki Internal sign D SHIELD on connections O RS485 Gi RS232 RXD Oo RS485 a e RS232 TXD wc BU a Signal GND Computer COM Serial 1 0 RS232 port terminal block Figure 2 Wired RS232 computer to sign connection 3 Networking signs 17 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 RS485 computer to sign connection This is a cost effective method of connecting a computer to a sign NOTE AlphaEclipse signs that are connected using RS485 must be properly terminated in order for the sign to operate See Termination on page 41 for more information NOTE The Converter Box III cannot be located outdoors Overview Ze j Computer running RS232 cable AlphaNET Pn 1088 messaging 8634 software SERIAL PORT on Controller board O INC O GND amp RS232 RxD Internal sign D RS232 TxD connections SHIELD RS485 18 RS485 Converter Box III pn 1
48. ed using RS485 should be daisy chained or connected one sign after the other Star type network connections should not be used Daisy chain network Star network to next sign 1 RIGHT WRONG Inmulti sign networks set a unique serial address for each sign However don t use serial address 0 For example set the serial address 1 for the first sign set the serial address 2 for the second sign and so on See Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 16 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Computer to sign connection methods There are six ways to connect a computer to a sign see Table 7 on page 15 RS232 see below The computer is connected to the sign using RS232 wire RS485 see page 18 The computer is connected to the sign using RS485 wire Fiber optic see page 19 The computer is connected to the sign using fiber optic mini modems and fiber optic cable Ethernet RS485 see page 19 The computer is connected to an Ethernet network However the sign cannot connect directly to the computer s Ethernet LAN Instead RS485 wiring is run from the sign to an Ethernet RS485 interface the Lantronix MSS485 Modem see page 21 The computer is connected to a transmitting modem which sends messages to a receiving modem that is inside the sign Wireless see page 22 The computer is conn
49. em connection in which a direct wired connection to a sign is not possible or practical Unlike a modem a wireless connection does not require a dedicated phone line to a sign However a wireless connection may require extra work in order to create a dependable signal between the computer s and the sign s wireless transceivers Ui 1 ui A Overview Message 1 esoe BN Wireless Computer running transceiver AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series sign AlphaNET messaging equipped with internal wireless software transceiver SERIAL PORT on Controller board BLU NU gt 2 GND Fd RS232 RxD Ta Internal sign RS232 TxD Ss e SIGNAL IN connections D SHIELD GRN Wireless R 485 z e RS232 RXD transceiver O RS485 inside side RS232 TXD Signal GND DB25 male Transceiver Serial 1 0 pn 1160 9006 RS232 port terminal block Figure 7 Wireless computer to sign connection 22 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Sign to sign connection methods Two or more signs can be networked together using one of two basic methods e Master Master see below Signs connected this way can display messages independently of each other That is at any given time a different message can appear on each sign e Master Slave see page 32 In this setup the same message appears simultaneously on all the signs The sign connected to the com
50. gn to sign connection method a message will appear at the same time on all the signs In this configuration messages are sent the signs using a RS232 connection RS485 sign to sign network VW 1 1 Multiple Master sign First Slave sign Last Slave sign AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired with an RS485 connection between them Overview Also a special RS485 SYNC connection is necessary RS232 input RS485 SYNC connection from a computer internal modem or internal wireless transceiver Internal sign connections Master Sign First Slave Sign Last Slave Sign m heme RS485 RS485 RS485 SHIELD RS232 TxD 4 i RS232 RxD 1 Hs BLU SIGNAL GND lt Serial 1 0 terminal block i i i SIGNAL GND i RS232 RxD i i i i i i RS232 TxD Serial 1 0 terminal block Serial 1 0 SHIELD terminal block RS485 0200060009 RS485 o o d D SIGNAL GND O connector H RS232 RxD O RS232 RxD on Controller board RS282 data input O R8232 TxD O RS232 TxD SHIELD SHIELD computer internal modem or ES RS485 s RS485 internal wireless transceiver RS4854 RS4854 SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT connector connector on Controller board
51. i 9 8 i i e i SYNC PORT SYNC PORT SYNC PORT 3 Networking signs 39 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Slave multiple sign with RS485 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 OFF This makes this a Master sign This sign should not be terminated because it s in the middle of the network Converter Master First Slave Last Slave Box III si i gn sign sign Termination Termination Termination Termination DN OFF OFF ON e First Slave sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 OT68SLYISVEZT 0I68L9SPECL NENNEN NENNEN ON Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 ON Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 OFF This makes this a Slave sign Since this sign is in the middle of the network termination is turned off e Last Slave sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 0I68L9SPEGCL 0I68L9SPECL PITT TELE WO FETT rior TL T IM ON Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 ON Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON This makes this a Slave sign Since this sign is at the end of the network termination is turned on 40 3 Networking signs A
52. ign has a light sensitive photo cell which dims the LED display to 50 at dusk or darkness and then returns the display to 100 brightness at dawn see the AlphaNET version 2 User Manual Site Editor x Site Info Sign Info Group Info Advanced Delayed Send Options Time Zone Use Send Times IV Photocell Enabled After Dimz 50 y Used to adjust your Temperature Dim On Time Dim Off Time compute time zone ee 120006 SI fnere Dim On Time when sign to the sign s zone Memory Configuration Strings A Z Strings a z Strings 1 9 Assign Fixed Memory Partitions Keyboard File Size Configure as ticker site will dim to the Dim 6 Dim Off Time when sign will return to full brightness Configuration EE Setting message timing Some municipalities have rules on the length of time an outdoor sign can display a message or how frequently messages may be updated or altered Message scheduling can be set using AlphaNET software Setting the length of time to display a message 1 Inthe Message Editor open the message that will have its display time set 2 Select Edit gt Sign Select Make sure that Alpha 2 0 protocol compatible features is checked If not check it on x Sin ye Sgn se 0 Single Line Single color Cancel C Two Line e Tri color C Full Matrix C Eight color Help C Character Matrix C Incandescent IV
53. igure 24 US Robotics 56K modem 64 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 RECEIVING MODEM 5 13 2002 The receiving modem is installed inside a sign at the factory For more information see Modem computer to sign connection on page 21 e Receiving modem DIP switch settings The eight DIP switches on the US Robotics receiving modem are set as follows ON i ur i 0111 11 I 12345678 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 On Off On Off Off Off Off On T o wn E Kai S E ZS JE sz o S o Sc E e a 8 2 sE 8 E 3 S s e cl S a o en el o Bi e g E c s 2 o bei o o 2 6 E o e a t o na c ISIE El gt lz 5 5 is 85 o oS c o So ka a o o jo zl oe cIs eisl5lsiSscs amp gt a e x o sec e Receiving modem internal configuration The following AT command is sent to the modem with a program like HyperTerminal AT amp HO amp R1 amp Bl1 amp N6 amp Y0 amp W0 Loads Writes this current Connection Profile 9 into setup to Disables Modem Fixed serial NVRAM DA flow control ignores RTS port rate speed when Profile in 9600 baud nonvolatile modem is owered on memory p NVRAM TRANSMITTING MODEM The US Robotics 56K modem is recommended for use as the transmitting modem This modem does not require any special setup for sending messages to a sig
54. imal Base 16 numbering system 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B CD E P HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning IR infrared LSB Least Significant Bit max maximum MSB Most Significant Bit ORN orange pixel in a 2500 2600 sign 1 pixel 1 LED lamp pn part number VAC Voltage Alternating Current VDC Voltage Direct Current WHT white 7 Appendix 73 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 74 7 Appendix
55. in the building wiring for each branch circuit supplying the sign e The sign must be properly earth grounded The sign s support structure should NOT be used as ground Run separate conduits for signal wires for example RS232 RS485 and for power wires e All electrical connections must be watertight e Use minimum 85 C copper wire only Utiliser uniquement un fil en cuivre pouvant supporter 85 C minimum 4 Installation 47 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Opening the sign NOTE Do NOT attempt to open the door on a sign in windy conditions because if winds are sufficiently strong the door could be damaged or blown off the sign 1 Disconnect power from the sign 2 Use a 5 32 inch hex key tool to unlock and open the locking latches along the lower edge of the sign s front door Possible fall hazard Remain clear of access door when opening Install safety bar when door is open Hex key tool 5 32 inch Locking latches Figure 16 Opening closing sign door 3 Stand away from the front of the unit Then lift the door upward 4 Swing each safety bar up and attach it to the bolt inside the sign using the supplied wing nut See Figure 19 Prop rod and safety bar on page 49 Raising the LED boards 5 Remove the rail screws circled be
56. information 3 Networking signs 25 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 BACK TO BACK SIGN MASTER MASTER NETWORK WITH RS485 INPUT This is a common sign configuration the backs of two signs are attached to each other and an RS485 sign to sign network connects the two signs Using the Master Master sign to sign connection method a different message can be displayed on each of these two signs In this configuration messages are sent the signs using a RS485 connection RS485 sign to sign network Two AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired back to back with an RS485 connection between them Overview Hai GO ut yi First Master sign RS485 input from a computer via a nd Master Converter Box III Seco asie sign E m ee SE SEA MEN MW eee gh Seinn i First Master Sign 1 Second Master Sign BLK RS485 RS485 1 1 1 1 SHIELD 1 I 1 1 1 1 RS232 TxD Eb gy i i i RS232 RxD i i SIGNAL GND lx i i 1 Serial 1 0 bla H 1 1 terminal block 11 1 i Internal sign Il i i connections i SIGNAL GND i i 1 RS232 RxD 1 1 RS232 TxD Ld I 1 1 SHIELD 1 Serial 1 0 1 RS485 1 I terminal block RS485 1 j 1 H SERIAL PORT 1 11 i i i I connector ii P SIGNAL GND 1 on Controller board RS485 data 1 1 E iya i H n I SHIELD L fro
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58. low at the bottom of each internal vertical rail 1 T LED boards Figure 17 Internal vertical rail screws 48 4 Installation AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 6 Carefully lift the LED boards up by placing your fingers in the mounting rail holes not underneath an LED board Figure 18 Lifting LED boards 7 Lower and fasten each prop bar to support the LED boards Safety Dar Prop rod Figure 19 Prop rod and safety bar 8 Once the LED boards are raised and supported by the prop bar s turn off the sign s internal power switch by pressing 0 4 Installation 49 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 50 Installing signal wiring 5 13 2002 9 Inorder to display messages a sign will need to communicate with a computer This may require special wiring and setup depending on your sign s options and if your sign is networked to another sign s e For networking choices see 3 Networking signs on page 15 e For sign options see AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series sign options on page 62 Connecting power to the sign NOTE Electrical installation should only be attempted by a qualified electrician Electrical connection must comply with all applicable national and local codes
59. lphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Master multiple sign with RS485 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e First Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 1 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 OFF This sets the first Master sign s address 1 This makes this a This sign should not be terminated because it s in the This allows you to display messages on just Master sign middle of the network the first Master sign if you send messages to sign address 1 See AlphaNET version SE First Master Second Master Last Master 2 User Manual for more information m 08 a sign sign sign ai es dE E Termination Termination Termination Termination ON OFF OFF ON e Second Master sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Ban OT68L9SvEZTI 0I6 LD 3 3 o SS Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 2 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 OFF This sets the second Master sign s address 2 This makes this a Master sign Since this sign is in the middle of the This allows you to display messages on justthe second network see above termination is Master sign if you send messages to
60. lphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Termination When signs are connected using RS485 EOL End Of Line termination must be used so that the sign network will work properly As a rule of thumb the first sign and the last sign in an RS485 network must be terminated To RS485 terminate an AlphaEclipse sign see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 When the sign receives messages from a computer directly connected to the sign In this type of network the computer that sends messages to the networked signs is wired directly to one of the signs using either a e Converter Box III In this case the Converter Box III must be terminated instead of the first sign in the network To terminate a Converter Box III set the switch on the back of this unit to Terminated RS232 gt e RS485 gt rN E Converter Box III m a Last pn 1088 1111 EH SE UD RS485 Termination DN R9485 Termination OFF RS485 Termination OFF RS485 Termination ON A single sign should have Signs in the middle should Signs at the end should termination ON have termination OFF have termination ON e fiber optic connection RS485 ll RS485 Termination ON S485 Termination OFF RS485 Termination ON A single sign should have Signs in the middle should Signs at the end should termination ON have termination OFF have termination ON
61. m computer I I RS485 1 via Converter Box III 1 I RS485 1 1 LI l I SERIAL PORT 1 connector 1 I on Controller board 1 rem d re AAA 26 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 These are the recommended DIP switch settings for Master Master back to back with RS485 input see Sign operation settings Bank 1 and Bank 2 DIP switches on page 71 for more information e First Master sign DIP switch settings Controller board side view Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 1 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switches 1 amp 2 OFF This sets the first Master sign s address 1 This makes this a Master sign This sign should not be terminated because it s in the middle of the network This allows you to send messages to just the first Master sign if you send messages to sign address 1 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information Converter First Master Second Master Box III sign sign UL E Termination Termination Termination ON OFF ON e Second Master sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 2 1 OTESLOSTETT OTESLOSTETT E E E E EE S 001 E EE ETE S ON Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 2 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON This sets the second Master sign s address 2 This makes
62. n 7 Appendix 65 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Wireless transceiver option NOTE Early AlphaEclipse signs that had this option used a transceiver manufactured by Zeus The following information applies to current signs which are equipped with the Locus OS2400 232 transceiver On the remote transceiver this antenna would be mounted outside of the sign if ant i ei Figure 25 Locus 0S2400 232 transceiver For this option one wireless transceiver the master is connected to a computer and sends messages to another transceiver the remote inside a sign Both transceivers reguire antennas and both are programmed at the factory TRANSCEIVER SETUP NOTE This information is based on Adaptive document number OTI00313A NOTE For more information about the Locus OS2400 232 see the product manual OS2400 Radio Modem User s Manual or visit the company s web site http www overairsolutions com Using the OverAir Solutions software from Locus the following parameters were set for the master and the remote transceivers Parameter Master transceiver Remote transceiver connected to computer installed inside sign Network Name Network 1 Network Type Point to point Network Channel 1 Radio Name Master Receive Baud Rate 9600 9600 Parity None None Data Bits 8 8 Stop Bits 1 1 Handshaking None None Transmit P
63. ng the sign NOTE Before closing the sign make sure that the signal and power conduit openings are sealed and waterproof 15 Raise each prop bar and fasten under LED boards NOTE If a prop rod is not fastened it may swing free and damage internal sign components Fasten each prop rod to its clip Figure 21 Fastening a prop rod 4 Installation 51 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 16 Lower the LED boards 17 Refasten screws to the internal vertical rails See Figure 17 Internal vertical rail screws on page 48 18 Unfasten the sign safety bars and place the bars inside the sign 19 With a hex key tool use the locking latches to close sign door See Figure 16 Opening closing sign door on page 48 52 4 Installation Installation checkout test Perform this test after completing AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Mechanical installation see page 43 and e Electrical installation see page 47 1 Apply power to the sign If power is already applied turn the sign off then on 2 Messages similar to the following should appear on the sign in the sequence listed Seguence Example message Description 1 DIP DISABLED Only Seen if the DIP switches have been disabled by the A phaNET Diagnostics software 2 11705001A 1170 5001A4 Main FLASH firmware version 2500 2500
64. nnection ccccccccsscscsssesecesscsesesesscecscsesecessesesesesscsesesasacecsesesesesaeaesesasess 17 RS485 computer to sign connection c cccccccsscccscsesecetscsesesesssecacsesecessesesesesacsescsasacecsesesesesaeeesesasass 18 Modem computer to sign connection nacini sese 21 Wireless computer to sign connection aa 22 Sign to sign connection En ele 23 Master Master sign to sign connection Methods nnns 23 Back to back sign Master Master network with RS232 input sss 24 Back to back sign Master Master network with RS485 Input 26 Multiple sign Master Master network with RS232 input Uu 29 Multiple sign Master Master network with RS485 Input 30 Master Slave sign to sign connection methods AAA UU UU 32 Back to back sign Master Slave network with RS232 input sss 33 Back to back sign Master Slave network with RS485 Input 35 Multiple sign Master Slave network with RS232 input sse 37 Multiple sign Master Slave network with RS485 Input 39 Su le EE 41 RS409 ECHO EE 42 External connection bus 42 S tal ERRORES 43 Mechanical installation seinen i Sr a aE nnne 43 Designing the Support structie ea e teme e O Fn 43 ifting ELE 43 4 Contents AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Mounting The Siini t tette eset Shs dens e fete tiated geed RB ect 44 Mounting a temperature probe nnns 44 Electrical install
65. off off off off off On off 2 02 On Off Off 9600 Ton orl on onl onl onl on 3 03 CR 2 amp On On Off 38400 3 On On On Autobaud see NOTE below b bos NOTE When Autobaud is on the sign will automatically try D to set itself to the baud rate and data format 8N1 or 7E2 of S On On On On On Ot On 125 70 the transmitting modem On on on On On On Off 126 7E On On On On On On On 127 7F 2 1 Description see page 41 Off Off Termination off default On On Termination on RS485 termination 7 Appendix 71 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Sign size settings Bank 3 DIP switches 5 13 2002 indicates that this DIP switch setting can be set using the A phaNET Diagnostics software lt q _ 160 columns pixels _ gt Controller board back view How to calculate Sign height and Sign length Driver board height H Sign height lines Sign length columns 4 LED row Set Sign size is typically represented in pixels like 160 columns x 48 8 E LED row rows This means the sign is 160 pixels long and 48 pixels high In eS
66. on page 57 Device Editor Modem on Com 1 HRM Modem on Com 1 r d Verify these settings Wireless TGP7lP Leave these blank 56 5 Basic operating instructions AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Create a Site In AlphaNET software a Site must be created in order to send messages to a sign SITE SETUP FOR A WIRED OR WIRELESS CONNECTION Select Alpha 2 0 for AlphaEclipse signs Select a wired Connect Device Site Editor E Site Info Sign Info Group Info Advanced Site Description Site Name AlphaE clipse Wired Site Compatibility Alpha 2 0 wi Network Configuration 777 T Connect Device Local Wired Com 1 Enable error checking SITE SETUP FOR A MODEM CONNECTION Select Alpha 2 0 tor AlphaEclipse signs Select a modem Connect Device Telephone number of the modem inside an AlphaEclipse sign 5 Basic operating instructions Site Editor d Site Info Sign Info Group Info Advanced Site Description Site Name AlphaE clipse Modem Site Compatibility Alpha 2 0 IV Use as an Editor transmit site Network Configuration T Connect Device Modem on Com 1 Enable error checking d 5 13 2002 When this is checked messages sent from the Message Editor will be sent to the signs on this Site When this is ch
67. ower Max Max 66 7 Appendix AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 ANTENNA INSTALLATION Follow these guidelines for mounting the remote transceiver antenna e Install the antenna and bracket on a support structure other than the sign or the sign s mounting brackets Do NOT drill a hole in the sign enclosure e Install the antenna in a location that will allow optimum line of sight transmission and reception of signals between the sending transceiver and the antenna Do not install the antenna so that the sign is between the sending transceiver and the receiving antenna e Install the antenna in an unobstructed area keeping adequate clearance from any objects that could block the signal e Install the antenna in a more elevated location than the sign and if possible keep it vertical Mount the sign as shown The antenna should NOT be mounted on the sign Inside the sign a 2 foot cable pn 1160 9008A connects the Locus remote transceiver to the 20 foot antenna cable 20 foot cable antenna cable pn 1160 9009A 7 Appendix 67 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 Technical specifications 68 AlphaEclipse 2500 sign Table 9 Technical specifications for AlphaEclipse 2500 sign 5 13 2002 Rated Input Current
68. puter is called the Master sign Messages from the Master sign are displayed on all the Slave signs NOTE In order to keep messages displayed on Master Slave signs synchronized all the signs must be powered on at the same time or the Master sign must be powered on last Master Master sign to sign connection methods Signs connected this way can display messages independently of each other That is at any given time a different message can appear on each sign There are two types of Master Master sign networks e Back to back sign Master Master network This is a special case of a multiple sign network involving just two signs Messages from a computer are sent to these signs using either RS232 see page 24 or RS485 see page 26 RS485 is used to network the two signs In a Master Master network different messages can appear on each sign Figure 8 Back to back sign Master Master network Multiple sign Master Master network This involves two or more signs connected together using RS485 Messages from a computer are sent to these signs using either RS232 see page 28 or RS485 see page 30 RS485 is used to networkthe signs In a Master Master network different mu Ic messages w can appearon each sign ill U U Figure 9 Multiple sign Master Master network 3 Networking signs 23 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 1
69. s must be This allows you to display messages on justthe first Master terminated sign if you send messages to sign address 1 See AIphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information Second Master sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 OTESLOSTETCT OTESLOSTETT E d d d ike b DE E E EE E TES d 0 a Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 2 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 OFF This sets the second Master sign s address 2 This makes this a Master sign Since this sign is in the middle of the network termination is turned off This allows you to display messages on justthe second Master sign if you send messages to sign address 2 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information e Last Master sign DIP switch settings ON Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 1 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON Set DIP switch 2 ON This makes this a Master sign Since this sign is at the end of the This sets the last Master sign s address 3 network termination is turned on This allows you to display messages on just the ast Master sign if you send messages to sign address 3 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information 3 Networking signs 29 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 MULTIPLE SIGN MASTER MASTER NETWORK WITH RS485 INPUT
70. sign address 2 See turned off AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information e Last Master sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Ban ON Serial address Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 1 ON Set DIP switch 7 OFF Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON Set DIP switch 2 ON This makes this a Master sign Since this sign is at the end of the This sets the last Master sign s address 3 network see above terminal is turned This allows you to display messages on just the ast Master on sign if you send messages to sign address 3 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information 3 Networking signs 31 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Master Slave sign to sign connection methods NOTE In order to keep messages displayed on Master Slave signs synchronized all the signs must be powered on at the same time or the Master sign must be powered on last Signs connected this way will display a message at the same time That is at any given time the same message will appear on all the signs There are two types of Master Slave sign networks e Back to back sign Master Slave network This is a special case of a multiple sign network involving just two signs Messages from a computer are sent to these signs using either RS232 see page 33 or RS485 see page 35 RS485 is used to network the two signs In a Master Slave network a mess
71. switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 0I68L9SPECL 0IGBL9GPECL LE ERR ON Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 ON Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 OFF This makes this a Slave sign Since this sign is in the middle of the network termination is turned off e Last Slave sign DIP switch settings Bank 2 Bank 1 OTESLOSVEZT 0IG6BL9GPECL POPU Do Uh ON Master Slave RS485 EOL termination Set DIP switch 7 ON Set DIP switch 1 amp 2 ON This makes this a Slave sign Since this sign is at the end of the network termination is turned on 38 3 Networking signs AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 MULTIPLE SIGN MASTER SLAVE NETWORK WITH RS485 INPUT In this sign network two or more signs are connected to each other Using the Master Slave sign to sign connection method a message will appear at the same time on all the signs In this configuration messages are sent the signs using a RS485 connection RS485 sign to sign network 1 71 Multiple Master sign First Slave sign Last Slave sign AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs wired with an RS485 connection between them Overview Also a special RS485 SYNC connection is
72. therwise the sign may break and sign may may fall causing serious fall causing serious injury injury or death or death The eyebolts may shear off if the sign is lifted this way RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY TO LIFT SIGN TO LIFT SIGN Figure 12 Lifting an AlphaEclipse sign 4 Installation 43 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Mounting the sign Because every installation site is unique there is no single Adaptive approved procedure for mounting AlphaEclipse signs However follow these guidelines when installing a sign e Consult with a professional sign installer to determine the proper mounting system and to comply with all applicable building codes e Only use the sign s mounting support brackets to mount the sign Mounting to any other parts of the sign will void the warranty ALL top and bottom mounting support brackets should be used to mount the sign e Drill holes as needed in the sign s mounting support brackets for fasteners Drilling holes in any other place on the sign will void the warranty Follow these guidelines when drilling holes in the mounting support brackets _ Drill the minimum number of holes necessary The distance from the center line of a mounting
73. this a Master sign This terminates the second Master sign This allows you to send messages to justthe second Master sign if you send messages to sign address 2 See AlphaNET version 2 User Manual for more information 3 Networking signs 27 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 MULTIPLE SIGN MASTER MASTER NETWORK WITH RS232 INPUT In this sign network two or more signs are connected to each other Using the Master Master sign to sign connection method a different message can be displayed on each of the signs In this configuration messages are sent to all of the signs using a single RS232 input NOTE It is possible to put a modem or a wireless transceiver in each sign In this case a RS485 connection between the signs would not be necessary because each sign would have its own RS232 input Also unlike the DIP switch settings shown below RS485 ECHO should be disabled and RS485 EOL termination should be off RS485 sign to sign network Multiple AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 series signs EMIT wired with an ML RS485 m Wu Bn vm Overview ZI connection tin AL LI RS232 input from a computer internal modem or internal First Master Second Master Last Master wireless transceiver sign sign sign Internal sign connections First Master Sign RS485 85485 RS485 SHIELD RS232 TxD 1 RS232 RxD lt
74. to the lens by a metal For a 2600 pitch 0 60 inch reflector Figure 1 Anatomy of an AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 sign 2 Equipment overview 9 AlphaEclipse 2500 2600 Series Sign Installation Manual pn 9711 7001 5 13 2002 Description 10 Outside view Table 3 Outside view of AlphaEclipse sign Shown below is a 3 line sign 128 x 48 LED matrix Other sign sizes are similar H Front view C E D C AR wn i I NAA d Back view B A Side view Item Name Description A Power conduit opening Access for electrical power Must be sealed with weather proof conduit during installation 1 Access for RS232 RS485 communication signals and for wireless transceiver B Signal conduit opening option Must be sealed with weather proof conduit during installation C Lifting eyebolt Used to lift the sign These should NOT be used to mount the sign D Fan covers Weather resistant louvers allow air movement through the sign E Locking latches Locks the sign door closed Reguires 5 32 inch hex key tool to open F Door handle Used to open the sign door Opens for access to internal sign components Metal safety bars hold the door G Sign door dE open The door can be removed from its hinges H LED lens cover Polycarbonate lens cover in the sign door Mounting brackets Used to attach sign to mounting structure

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