6.2 Connecting the DM-100 to the Display
The DataMaster displays may be controlled from a location inside a building or from the
base of the display, depending on customer preference.
Drawing B-256001
and the
subsections that follow provide greater detail on both installations using signal wire.
Figure 23: Wire Control Outdoors
Wire Control from the Base of the Sign
This outdoor control option (
) permits operation of the
sign from the base of the display. The controller is connected to
an outdoor junction box mounted on the display pole, which
routes the signal to the sign through one 2-pair cable, 22 AWG.
Cable is in conduit where required.
This control option does not require the controller to be
connected to a power outlet. In this configuration, the DM-100
uses the sign as a power source.
To operate the display using this setup, connect the 9-pin to 9-
pin cable from the DM-100 controller to the 9-pin j-box mounted
on the display pole.
Figure 24: Wire Control from Building Location
Wire Control from a Building Location
The indoor control option is illustrated in
.
The handheld controller is connected to an indoor
junction box (j-box), which routes the signal to the
sign through one 2-pair cable, 22 AWG. Cable is in
conduit where required.
To operate the display using this setup, connect the
9-pin to 9-pin cable from the DM-100 controller to the
9-pin j-box, and plug the controller's wall pack
transformer into a 120 VAC outlet.
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DM-100 Controller
