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Introduction
AlphaPremiere™ 9000 series signs are indoor, four-line, full matrix
LED displays. These signs can display both text and graphics and can be
networked together. Two speakers are built into the sign’s right end cap.
External status LEDs monitor all communication data and provide
self-diagnostic capability.
Messaging software options
To display text and graphics on an AlphaPremiere™ sign, some type
of messaging software is required to create and to send messages. The
following options are available:
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AlphaNET plus™ for Windows® software
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Alpha® Messaging software
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Smart Alec® software
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Alpha® ActiveX® Marquee Control software
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Custom messaging software created using the Alpha® sign
communications protocol
Related documentation
Most of the following documents are available at the Adaptive® web
site:
Document name
Part number
Description
AlphaNET plus™
for Windows® User
Manual
9708-8081
Allows the creation and scheduling of messages
for display on signs.
Messaging Software User Manual
9701-0202
Basic sign messaging with a PC.
Smart Alec® User Manual
9709-2030
Intelligent messaging software with OPC Client
ActiveX® Developer’s Reference
9709-2054
Explains how to use the Alpha® ActiveX®
Marquee Control software.
Alpha® Sign Communications Protocol
9708-8061
Used to create custom messaging solutions.
Network Configurations
9708-8046
Basic reference for networking Adaptive® signs
.
AlphaPremiere™ 9000 Series Sign
Installation Instructions
(Go to http://www.adaptivedisplays.com/support/premiere for the latest information.)
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Messaging software options . . . . . . . 1
Related documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . 2
Technical specifications . . . . . . 4
Sign specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EMI compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Internal battery replacement . . . . . . . . 5
Sign configuration . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting DIP switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speaker volume control . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the IR remote control . . . . . . . 11
Setting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clearing memory . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Test menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting sound volume. . . . . . . . 13
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Environmental requirements . . . . . . 20
Reducing electrical noise . . . . . . . . . 20
Checking speaker volume . . . . . . . . 20
Wall mounting instructions . . . . . . . 20
Ceiling mounting instructions . . . . . . 22
Counter mounting instructions. . . . . . 23
Checkout procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service and maintenance . . . . .24
Firmware updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Routine cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
© Copyright 2001 Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks of Adaptive Micro Systems: Adaptive, Alpha, AlphaNet plus, AlphaEclipse, AlphaPremiere, AlphaTicker, AlphaVision, AlphaVision InfoTracker, Automode,
BetaBrite, BetaBrite Director, BetaBrite Messaging Software, Big Dot, PPD, Smart Alec, Solar, TimeNet
The distinctive trade dress of this product is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc.
Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Revision date: 10/25/2001
9711-4201C
