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™
ALPHA
Wireless
Data Receiver
Installation
Manual
for use with the
ALPHA 215, Big Dot®, 4000 Series, 7000 Series, and 300 Series
Electronic Message Centers
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions ...............................................1
ALPHA 215.......................................................2
ALPHA Big Dot®..............................................5
ALPHA 4000 Series.........................................8
© 1996 Adaptive Micro Systems
ALPHA 7000 Ser
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NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 1996 Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarked names appear throughout this document. Rather than list the names and entities that own the trademarks or insert a trademark symbol with each mention of the trademarked name, the publisher states that it is using the names for editorial purposes and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual Installation Instructions What’s included in the Data Receiver Kit? 1 Data Receiver 1 Jumper (In clear bag) 1 Access Cover Mount (Only used for ALPHA 215 and Big Dot signs) 2 Access Cover Mount screws (in bag) 2 Velcro strips (Optional. For flush wall mount where applicable. Not pictured below.) 1 3-foot Extender Cable (Optional use. Not pictured below. Used to connect the Data Receiver to an ALPHA 4000 Series or 7000 Series sign when wal
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 215 Data Receiver Setup Note: If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16. Step 1: Unplug the ALPHA sign from its outlet or power source. Make sure to unplug the unit from the outlet, not the back of the sign. Step 2: Remove the Access Cover located on
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 215 Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The Jumper top Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic. Jumper bottom When installing the Jumper, be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA 215 case. STOP If the Jumper falls inside, service may be required to remove it. Step 5: Locate the Two-Prong Receptacle that is below the EPROM. If there already is a jumper over these two prongs
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 215 News Service Setup (continued) Step 6: Insert the Data Receiver cable plug into the Receiver Cable RS232 Port on the back of the sign. Then place the cable in the Cable Groove: Figure 5: Completed installation. Step 7: For Ceiling Hanging, Countertop, and Wall Mounting Brackets: Install the Data Receiver (with its Access Cover Mount attached) over the compartment opening on the back of the sign. Remount the sign and resto
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA Big Dot® Data Receiver Setup Note: If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16. Step 1: Unplug the ALPHA sign from its outlet or power source. Step 2: Remove the Access Cover located on the back of the unit, by sliding it towards the top of the sign: Access
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA Big Dot® Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The Jumper top Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic. Jumper bottom When installing the Jumper, be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA Big Dot® STOP case. If the Jumper falls inside, service may be required to remove it. Step 5: Locate the Two-Prong Receptacle that is below the EPROM. If there already is a jumper over these
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA Big Dot® Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 6: Insert the Data Receiver cable plug into the left Receiver Cable port on the back of the sign. Then place the cable in the Cable Groove: Figure 9: Completed installation. Step 7: For Ceiling Hanging, Countertop, and Wall Mounting Brackets: Install the Data Receiver (with its Access Cover Mount attached) over the compartment opening on the back of the sign. Remount the sign and re
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup Note: If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2. If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16. Step 1: Unplug the ALPHA sign from its outlet or power source. Step 2: Remove the Access Cover located on the side of the unit, by grasping the Front Tab and sliding the Access Cov
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 3: After removing the Access Cover, find the Two-Prong Receptacle located at the bottom of the EPROM: EPROM Two-Prong Receptacle Three-Prong Receptacle Figure 12: The compartment under the Access Cover. Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The Jumper top Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic. Jumper bottom When installing the Jumper, be careful not to drop
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 6: Next, find the Three-Prong Receptacle located below the Two-Prong Receptacle. If the existing jumper is not on the leftmost two pins (for RS232), then remove the jumper and place it over these two pins: Jumper Make sure the Three-Prong jumper is over these two pins. Figure 14: Installing the Three-prong jumper. 10 232 485
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 4000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 7: Insert the Data Receiver cable into the bottom Communication Port—the RS232 port—on the back of the sign: Insert Receiver cable plug into the bottom RS232 port (as shown here) Figure 15: Data Receiver cable installation. Step 8: Reinstall the original Access Cover over the compartment opening on the side of the sign. Remount the sign. Attach one side of the Velcro strips to th
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup Note: If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2. If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 300 Series sign, go to page 16. Step 1: Unplug the ALPHA sign from its outlet or power source. Step 2: Remove the Access Cover located on the side of the unit, by unscrewing the two screws that hold it in place: A
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 3: After removing the Access Cover, find the Two-Prong Receptacle located at the bottom of the EPROM: EPROM Two-Prong Receptacle Three-Prong Receptacle Figure 17: The compartment under the Access Cover. Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The Jumper top Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic. Jumper bottom When installing the Jumper, be careful not to drop
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 6: Next, find the Three-Prong Receptacle located below the Two-Prong Receptacle. If the existing jumper is not on the leftmost two pins (for RS232), then remove the jumper and place it over these two pins: Jumper Make sure the Three-Prong jumper is over these two pins. Figure 19: Installing the Three-prong jumper. 14 232 485
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 7000 Series Data Receiver Setup (continued) Step 7: Insert the Data Receiver cable into the bottom Communication Port—the RS232 port—on the back of the sign: Insert Receiver cable plug into the bottom RS232 port (as shown here) Figure 20: Data Receiver cable installation. Step 8: Reinstall the original Access Cover over the compartment opening on the side of the sign. Remount the sign. Attach one side of the Velcro strips to th
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual ALPHA 300 Series Data Receiver Setup Note: If you’re using an ALPHA 215 sign, go to page 2 If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5. If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8. If you’re using an ALPHA 7000 Series sign, go to page 12. Step 1: Unplug the ALPHA sign from its outlet or power source. Make sure to unplug the unit from the outlet, not the back of the sign. Step 2: Insert the Data Receiver cable plug in
