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LPHA

PID S

IGN

NSTALLATION

AND

AINTENANCE

ANUAL

(PN 1260600601 R

)

1-1

Introduction

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Purpose

This manual explains how to mount and electrically connect an Alpha PID sign. It is intended for sign installers.

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Revision history

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Safety information
Equipment symbols

Dangers, warnings, cautions, and notices

Dangers, Warnings, cautions, and notices are posted in appropriate locations throughout this manual.

Revision

Date

Notes

1260600601 Rev. A

November 3, 2020

First release.

Chassis ground

Main power (I = ON, 0 = OFF)

Summary of Contents for Adaptive Alpha Premier

Page 1: ...PART NUMBER 1260600601 REV B Installation and Maintenance Manual Alpha Premier Information Display...

Page 2: ...ays com Adaptive is a registered trademark of Adaptive Display Systems Alpha Premier Information Display is a registered trade mark of Adaptive Display Systems All other brand and product names are tr...

Page 3: ...tion 4 1 Earth grounding signs 4 2 Lightning strike protection 4 2 Install power to the sign 4 3 Connect to the messaging computer 5 1 Physical inspection 6 1 Front lens cleaning outside of sign 6 2 T...

Page 4: ...THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2 ALPHA PID SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL PN 1260600601 REV B...

Page 5: ...nnect an Alpha PID sign It is intended for sign installers Revision history Safety information Equipment symbols Dangers warnings cautions and notices Dangers Warnings cautions and notices are posted...

Page 6: ...of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Memory backup In the event of po...

Page 8: ...are similar Item Name Description A POWER ENTRY Entry point for power wiring B COMMUNICATION ENTRY Entry point for communication cables C TAMPER PROOF DOOR LATCH Water tight latch covers keyhole D LIG...

Page 9: ...y open the sign 2 Use the latch key to open all but one of the door latches on the front of the sign DANGER Hazardous voltage Contact with high voltage will cause death or serious injury The power swi...

Page 10: ...t of the sign case to control the force at which at sign opens 4 Lower the display board rail Locate the screws securing the inner display board panel Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captiv...

Page 11: ...B 5 VDC POWER SUPPLY Supplies power to the controller display adapter and fans C POWER RAIL Contains the circuit breaker customer AC connections 5VDC power supply and surge suppressor D 4 2VDC POWER...

Page 12: ...m Name Description A 4 2 VDC POWER SUPPLY Supplies power to the display boards B CIRCULATING FAN Circulates air within the sign to cool the components C LIGHT SENSOR Monitors ambient light and adjusts...

Page 13: ...the sign C SERIES LETTER Revision level of sign D ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Input voltage frequency and total amperage of the sign AMPS total sign amperage Adaptive Micro Systems LLC 7840 N 86th Street M...

Page 14: ...ounted Super structures must be approved by a qualified structural engineer ID sign Company name and or logo sign supplied by the customer or installer ID signs used in conjunction with Adaptive signs...

Page 15: ...r structure Sign installers must comply with the following Adaptive requirements or the sign warranty will be void Any ID sign fascia trim or structure used above the sign must either have flashing or...

Page 16: ...ty Signs require obstruction free space for adequate air ventilation between solid mounting surfaces and the top bottom and sides of the sign Always take into consideration other neighboring heat sour...

Page 17: ...ht of the sign Support the sign evenly across the bottom using equipment supplied by others Move the sign into place before mounting Then use optionally supplied mounting kits to mount the sign Take c...

Page 18: ...to avoid galvanic corrosion Any area on the sign s frame from which paint is removed during mounting must be recoated with paint that is UL recognized to standard UL 1332 category DTOV2 Failure to re...

Page 19: ...MOUNTING THE SIGN 3 Bracket ceiling mounting optional Tools you will need 7 16 inch socket or wrench Install the brackets using the provided hardware as shown below Wall mounting Tools you will need 7...

Page 20: ...ANCE MANUAL PN 1260600601 REV B 3 7 Mechanical Installation 3 INSTALL THE SUN SHIELD OPTIONAL Install the sun shield optional Tools you will need 7 16 inch socket or wrench Install the sun shield usin...

Page 21: ...THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 3 8 ALPHA PID SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL PN 1260600601 REV B...

Page 22: ...ndard configuration is 120VAC The sign may be configured as 240VAC as a custom order The sign must be run on it s own dedicated circuit to ensure proper operation This is particularly important when t...

Page 23: ...effective ground Adaptive also recommends the following guidelines Use copper clad ground rods as the grounding electrode They provide effective grounding for an indefinite period of time Depending o...

Page 24: ...to the sign using weather tight conduit 2 Connect each power circuit to the appropriate wireway power terminal on the power plate 3 Connect a minimum of one grounding lug to an earth ground rod 4 Pla...

Page 25: ...THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 4 4 ALPHA PID SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL PN 1260600601 REV B...

Page 26: ...gn must be connected to a computer that is running AlphaNET software or other software compatible with the player installed on the controller This computer is referred to as the messaging computer The...

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Page 28: ...k for any physical damage to the interior of the sign Check for loose nuts bolts hinges doors and so on Check the interior electronics for foreign debris and general cleanliness Check the interior of...

Page 29: ...Do not use solvents Use of solvents will damage the lens UV stabilizer Soft cloth or soft paper towels Cleaning procedure 1 Spray the glass cleaner onto the front lens of the sign Notice Do not clean...

Page 30: ...ION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL PN 1260600601 REV B 6 3 Maintenance 6 TURN OFF POWER Turn off power 1 Open the sign 2 Locate the circuit breaker There is one circuit breaker in the sign Position the switch...

Page 31: ...ions see Turn off power on page 6 3 2 Loosen the two screws on the circuit breaker Disconnect the wires 3 Pull the circuit breaker toward you and lightly twist it to pop it off of the rail Install the...

Page 32: ...suppressor There is only one surge suppressor It is located in the primary sign 3 Loose the two screws on the surge suppressor Disconnect the wires 4 Pull the surge suppressor toward you and lightly...

Page 33: ...r instructions see Turn off power on page 6 3 2 Locate the device There is only one Ethernet device It is located in the primary sign 3 Disconnect the connections 4 Remove the device Install the repla...

Page 34: ...ons see Turn off power on page 6 3 2 Locate the device There is only one Ethernet to fiber optic converter It is located in the primary sign 3 Disconnect the cables 4 Remove the device Install the rep...

Page 35: ...e device For two sided signs th ere is a light sensor on each side of the sign 3 Remove the two screws 4 Open the display board rail to expose the back side of the components Locate the light sensor 5...

Page 36: ...For instructions see Turn off power on page 6 3 2 Locate the power supply Two sided signs contain power supplies in each side of the sign 3 Disconnect the cables and remove the nuts 4 Slide the plate...

Page 37: ...5VDC power supply It is located in the primary sign 3 Use your finger or a small screw driver to press the tab to release the power supply from the rail 4 Pull the power supply toward you and lightly...

Page 38: ...he six mounting screws Notice Carefully and slowly disconnect the cables Connector pins can bend and break if forced Install the replacement display adapter 1 Align the holes on the display adapter wi...

Page 39: ...t all cables from the display adapter and remove the 6 mounting screws Notice Carefully and slowly disconnect the cables Connector pins can bend and break if forced Install the replacement sign contro...

Page 40: ...Remove the nuts that secure the fan bracket to the sign enclosure 4 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the bracket Disconnect the wires Install the replacement fan 1 Insert the replacement fan...

Page 41: ...Remove the six screws and disconnect the cables Notice Carefully and slowly disconnect the cables Connector pins can bend and break if forced 4 Remove the display board from the sign Install the repl...

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Page 43: ...PART NUMBER 1260600601 REV B Adaptive Display Systems 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee WI 53224 USA 414 357 2020 www AdaptiveDisplays com...

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