Connecting Communication Cable from Alert Beacon
The Marquee receives messages via an RS-232 connection from an
. The display includes a 6' cable for
connection between the DB-9 on the Beacon and the RJ-12
(6p4c) jack on the Marquee. Connect the RJ-12 end of the
cable to the port labeled COM1 - it is the one closer to the
power jack.
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Securing the DB-9 connector:
The DB-9
connection may not include thumb screws
pre-installed. In this case, appropriate screws are
packaged along with the cable, and should be
installed once the Beacon side of the cable is
connected. If replacements are needed, use #4-40
screws, 5/16" length (such as McMaster-Carr
).
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If a longer cable is needed:
The cable can be
extended in a manner similar to standard telephone
wiring. If it is necessary to crimp a new connector on
the existing wire, please observe the color code on
the stock end.
Alertus recommends that this cable is not extended longer than 50 feet. If in doubt,
Post-Install Tasks
In order to properly configure the localized notification capabilities of the Alertus
Notification system, administrators must have a record of the Alert Beacon Unit ID and
location of each Alert Beacon. Alertus provides
for this
purpose. After completing an installation, record the 4-digit Unit ID (found on the white
label on the rear of the Alert Beacon, highlighted in the Figure the right) and a short
description of the unit’s location, such as “Mathematics Building, East hallway near
lobby” along with connected peripherals such as an LED Marquee.
