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September 28, 2004
9711-8001C
AlphaEclipse 3600 Series A Sign
Installation Instructions
(For the most recent update, go to http://www.adaptivedisplays.com/support/eclipse)
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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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Description
Reference
1
Determine required number and amperage of sign power circuits.
“Equipment identification” on page 10.
2
For a sign using a wireless transceiver, conduct a site survey to determine
where to locate the wireless transceiver that will send messages to the sign.
Contact Adaptive Technical Support.
3
Mount sign.
“Mechanical installation” on page 12.
(For a multiple-section sign, see “Shop
drawings” on page 37.)
4
Determine
sign-to-sign
connection method to be used (multiple sign
installation only):
Master/Master
Master/Secondary Master
Master/Slave
“Sign-to-sign connections” on page 21.
“Serial address of a sign” on page 31.
5
Connect
sign-to-sign
communication wire (multiple sign installation only).
“Sign-to-sign connections” on page 21.
6
Determine
sign-to-computer
connection method to be used (identify which
sign):
Wired (RS485): sign serial address _____________
Modem: sign serial address _____________
Wireless transceiver: sign serial address _____________
Fiber optic cable: sign serial address _____________
“Computer-to-sign connections” on
page 25.
7
For a sign using a wired (RS485) or a fiber optic cable, connect
sign-to-
computer
communication wire.
“Computer-to-sign connections” on
page 25.
9
Install temperature probe (optional).
“Temperature probe mounting (optional)”
on page 15.
9
Check termination of each sign.
“RS485 termination” on page 34.
10
Connect power and ground to the sign.
“Electrical installation” on page 16.
This manual applies to Series A AlphaEclipse 3600 signs.
To find out if you have a Series A sign, see the “Series letter”
in “Equipment identification” on page 10.
