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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual

 

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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 restore 
power.

Step 8:

After power has been restored to the sign, the indicator light on the front of the 
Data Receiver should be on.

Step 9:

This completes the Data Receiver installation.

Summary of Contents for ALPHA 215

Page 1: ...PHA 215 Big Dot 4000 Series 7000 Series and 300 Series Electronic Message Centers 1996 Adaptive Micro Systems Form No 9708 8080 8 26 96 Table of Contents Installation Instructions 1 ALPHA 215 2 ALPHA Big Dot 5 ALPHA 4000 Series 8 ALPHA 7000 Series 12 ALPHA 300 Series 16 ...

Page 2: ...k 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 intention of improperly using the trademark BETA BRITE and BIG DOT are trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems Inc registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office ALPHA AlphaNET AlphaNET plus AlphaNET plus II ALPHAVISIO...

Page 3: ...LPHA 4000 Series or 7000 Series sign when wall mounting either of these signs 1 Modular Plug Optional use Not pictured below Used to connect the 3 foot Extender Cable to the cable on the Data Receiver Figure 1 Data Receiver Kit photos not to scale If you are missing any of the above items contact your ALPHA distributor For ALPHA 215 installation go to page 2 For ALPHA Big Dot installation go to pa...

Page 4: ...g the unit from the outlet not the back of the sign Step 2 Remove the Access Cover located on the back of the unit by sliding it towards the top of the sign Figure 2 ALPHA 215 back Step 3 After removing the Access Cover find the Two Prong Receptacle located in the compartment NOTE On some models the Two Prong Receptacle has been removed If this is the case on your sign then go to Step 6 You will N...

Page 5: ...to drop it inside the ALPHA 215 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 two prongs then go to Step 6 Otherwise place the Jumper bottom over the two prongs Then push down until the Jumper is secure Figure 4 Where to install the Jumper Jumper top Jumper bottom STOP Plac...

Page 6: ... on the back of the sign Remount the sign and restore power For Flush Wall Mounts Reinstall the original Access Cover over the compartment opening on the back of the sign Remount the sign Attach one side of the Velcro strips to the Data Receiver s Access Cover Then use the remaining Velcro to attach the Data Receiver directly to the wall next to the sign The Data Receiver MUST be installed horizon...

Page 7: ...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 Figure 6 ALPHA Big Dot back Step 3 After removing the Access Cover find the Two Prong Receptacle located in the compartment Figure 7 The compartment under the Access Cover Access Cover EPRO...

Page 8: ...to drop it inside the ALPHA Big Dot 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 two prongs then go to Step 6 Otherwise place the Jumper bottom over the two prongs Then push down until the Jumper is secure Figure 8 Where to install the Jumper Jumper top Jumper bottom STOP ...

Page 9: ...ble 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 restore power Step 8 After power has been restored to the sign the indicator light on the front of the Data Receiver should be on Step 9 This completes the...

Page 10: ... 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 Cover off Figure 10 ALPHA 4000 Series sign front back Figure 11 Access Cover removal ALPHA 4000 Series Access Cover Front Tab Communication ...

Page 11: ...When installing the Jumper be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA 4000 Series 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 two prongs then go to Step 6 Otherwise place the Jumper bottom over the two prongs Then push down until the Jumper is secure Figure 13 Installing ...

Page 12: ...ext 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 Figure 14 Installing the Three prong jumper 232 485 Jumper Make sure the Three Prong jumper is over these two pins ...

Page 13: ...tach one side of the Velcro strips to the Data Receiver Then use the remaining Velcro to attach the Data Receiver directly to the wall next to the sign Use the 3 foot Extender Cable and Modular Plug to mount the Data Receiver to the wall The Data Receiver MUST be installed horizontally with the LED light facing out Restore the power Step 9 After power has been restored to the sign the indicator li...

Page 14: ... 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 Figure 16 ALPHA 7000 Series sign front back ALPHA 7000 Series Access Cover Communication Ports Power supply ...

Page 15: ... When installing the Jumper be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA 7000 Series 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 two prongs then go to Step 6 Otherwise place the Jumper bottom over the two prongs Then push down until the Jumper is secure Figure 18 Installing...

Page 16: ...ext 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 Figure 19 Installing the Three prong jumper 232 485 Jumper Make sure the Three Prong jumper is over these two pins ...

Page 17: ...tach one side of the Velcro strips to the Data Receiver Then use the remaining Velcro to attach the Data Receiver directly to the wall next to the sign Use the 3 foot Extender Cable and Modular Plug to mount the Data Receiver to the wall The Data Receiver MUST be installed horizontally with the LED light facing out Restore the power Step 9 After power has been restored to the sign the indicator li...

Page 18: ...mmunications Port the RS232 port on the back side of the sign Figure 21 Data Receiver cable installation Step 3 Remount the sign Attach one side of the Velcro strips to the Data Receiver Then use the remaining Velcro to attach the Data Receiver directly to the wall next to the sign Use the 3 foot Extender Cable and Modular Plug to mount the Data Receiver to the wall The Data Receiver MUST be insta...

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