Adaptive ALPHA NEMA Series Manuale utente

Introduction

These instructions show how to change the serial address and how to mount ALPHA series signs with NEMA Types 2,

4, 4X, and 12 enclosures. Type 2 enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against

limited amounts of falling water and dirt. Type 4 enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to provide a degree of

protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Type 4X enclosures are intended for

indoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-

directed water. Type 12 enclosures (in a gasketed, dust free, sealed, spray down resistant case) are intended for indoor use.

Changing the serial address

NOTE: Instructions for Changing the serial address on ALPHA 420 signs are on page 13.

Instructions for Changing the serial address on 2.1” NEMA 2 signs are on page 24.

Instructions for Changing the serial address on 3.2” NEMA 2 signs are on page 29.

NOTE: ALPHA Series 4000 and 7000 signs (in NEMA 2, 4, and 4x enclosures, only) use a jumper connection to select

between RS232 and RS485 serial modes. See inset box “NOTE”, below right.

A serial address for an ALPHA sign is a number from 0 to 255 in hexadecimal (00 to FF). A serial address for an

ALPHA sign with Smart Alec option is a number from 000 to 255 in decimal (000 to 255.) The address is used to identify the sign

in a network of signs. All signs leave the factory with a default address of 0 or 000.

To change a sign’s serial address, follow these steps:

Checkout procedure

After installing a sign according to the following section on “Mounting instructions”, make sure the sign is installed

properly by applying power to it. The following information should be displayed on the sign:

• firmware part number and version letter (e.g., 1018-4403d),

• model number of the sign (e.g., N024160C),

• amount of RAM in the sign, (e.g., 256K), and

• serial address of the sign (a number from 0 to FF or from 000 to 255).

Mounting precautions

NOTE: Only qualified personnel should install the ALPHA NEMA signs.

NOTE: ALPHA NEMA 2, 4, 4X, and 12 signs are for indoor use only. Do not continuously expose to direct sunlight.

NOTE: Mounting hardware that is used to hang or suspend signs must be capable of supporting at least 4 times the

total weight of any/all signs mounted together.

NOTE: For integrity of the case, do not drill holes in or modify the case.

ALPHA NEMA Series Sign

Installation Instructions

STUVW

MNPQ

GHIJKL

ABCDEF

123456

7890

AUTO SPEED TIME DOT

ROLL WIPE SCROLL FLASH HOLD ROTATE

APPEND CURSOR SPECIAL FONT WIDTH COLOR

ON - OFF

REMOTE CONTROL

SOUND

INSERT BACK ADV DELETE

$%& *

=/+-

;:”’ ,.

PROGRAM RUN

SELECT

SPACE RETURN

SHIFT CAPS SHIFT

1. Point a hand-held Remote Control (shown at left) at the sign, and press PROGRAM.

2. Press BACK until SET SERIAL ADDRESS appears on the sign.

3. Press ADV and SERIAL ADDRESS = 00 will appear.

4. Type in the new serial address using the numbered keys on the Remote Control.

5. Press RUN twice to set the new serial address and return the sign to normal operation.

NOTE: When you set up for serial communication some ALPHA signs

require that you physically select a jumper for RS232 or RS485 serial

mode. Refer to “Select serial communication mode” on page 4 and

“Electrical instructions–serial communication” on page 18. NEMA 12

models are directly wired to a terminal block under the power supply

cover as RS485 or as RS232. There is no jumper.

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Contact with high voltage may

cause death or serious injury.

Always disconnect power

to sign prior to servicing.

Before mounting a sign,

remove power from the sign!

The distinctive trade dress of these products is a trademark claimed by Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc.

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

Temperature protection in NEMA-rated enclosures

Some ALPHA signs in NEMA-rated enclosures have automatic temperature controls that help to protect

the sign from damage when the internal temperature of the sign is too hot to continue normal operation.

• If the internal temperature of the sign reaches a pre-determined “dimming point”, the LED output

from the sign is forced into a 50 % reduced power mode, effectively dimming the brightness of LED

output by about 50 %.

• If the internal temperature of the sign continues to increase another sensing circuit will execute an

automatic shut down to protect the sign from damage. The LED output from the sign is turned off.

• If the internal temperature of the sign does not continue to increase after it is forced into the dimming

mode, the LED output from the sign returns to normal and forced dimming is turned off after the

sign’s internal temperature falls below.

ALPHAVISION character matrix signs in NEMA 2 enclosures have similar automatic temperature controls and also

have built-in cooling fans, whose operation is controlled through the same circuit. The activation temperatures for the cool-

down protection circuit are as follows:

The de-activation temperatures for the ALPHAVISION cool-down protection circuit are as follows:

Model Enclosure Dimming Point Auto-shutdown On

4000 NEMA 2 55° C (131° F) 70° C (158° F)

NEMA 12 55° C (131° F) 70° C (158° F)

420 NEMA 12 55° C (131° F) 70° C (158° F)

7000

NEMA 2 55° C (131° F) 70° C (158° F)

NEMA 12 55° C (131° F) 70° C (158° F)

NEMA 4, NEMA 4x 55° C (131° F) 70° C (158° F)

Model Enclosure Cooling Fan On Dimming Point On Auto-shutdown On

2.1 inch char. matrix NEMA 2 50° C (122° F) 65° C (149° F) 70° C (158° F)

3.2 inch char. matrix NEMA 2 50° C (122° F) 65° C (149° F) 70° C (158° F)

Model Enclosure Auto-shutdown Off Dimming Point Off Cooling Fan Off

2.1 inch char. matrix NEMA 2 55° C (131 F°) 50° C (122° F) 30° C (86° F)

3.2 inch char. matrix NEMA 2 55° C (131 F°) 50° C (122° F) 30° C (86° F)

NOTE: Take into account the effects of ambient temperature when evaluating

mounting locations for the sign. You should always maintain

recommended clearance distances around the sign and avoid poorly

ventilated mounting locations that could be subject to radiation,

convection, conduction or other thermal transfer effects.

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 2 models

Model

(weight)

Mounting instructions

Wall Ceiling Counter

ALPHA 4000 series:

N024120x

(21.5 lbs, 9.7 kg)

N024160x

(27.5 lbs, 12.5 kg)

N024200x

(33.5 lbs, 15.2 kg)

N024240x

(39.5 lbs, 17.9 kg)

1. Attach two wall brackets to a wall the following

approximate distance apart (measured from the

center of each bracket):

N024120C / N024120R: 34”(86.4 cm)

N024160C / N024160R: 46”(116.8 cm)

N024200C / N024200R: 57-7/8”(147 cm)

N024240C / N024240R: 69-7/8”(177.5 cm)

3. Tilt the sign to select a viewing angle. To hold the sign in place, insert a cotter

pin into the small holes located on each bracket (see arrows).

NOTE: Do NOT install the sign directly to drywall or plasterboard. The sign must

be fastened to a wall capable of supporting at least 250 pounds (113.3 kg).

NOTE: Keep a minimum 1.0-inch (2.54 cm) clearance on all sides of the sign for

adequate ventilation.

NOTE: Do NOT remove the sign’s end caps or front lens because this will break the

watertight seal and invalidate the sign’s warranty.

2. Connect the sign brackets to

the wall brackets using the

two large bolts supplied.

Sign brackets

Slide the mounting

brackets to the desired

locations.

Then use the suppled

screws to fasten each

mounting bracket to the

sign.

Use a chain (not supplied)

to hang the sign from a

ceiling.

NOTE: Choose a chain and

mounting system

capable of supporting

a minimum of 250

pounds (113.3 kg).

NOTE: Keep a minimum

1.0-inch (2.54 cm)

clearance on all

sides of the sign for

adequate ventilation.

1. Remove the mounting shims

from each side of the sign.

3. Either rest the sign on the

mounting brackets or fasten

the brackets to the counter.

NOTE: Keep a minimum 1.0-

inch (2.54 cm)

clearance on all sides

of the sign for adequate

ventilation.

2. Stick two rubber “bumpers”

on each mounting bracket.

The bumpers should end up

between the bracket and the

sign.

Attach each mounting bracket

to the sign using two screws

(supplied) per bracket:

Bumpers

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 2 models

Model

(weight)

Select serial communication mode

ALPHA 4000 series:

N024120x

(21.5 lbs, 9.7 kg)

N024160x

(27.5 lbs, 12.5 kg)

N024200x

(33.5 lbs, 15.2 kg)

N024240x

(39.5 lbs, 17.9 kg)

Push the tab in the middle of the plastic end-cap

to remove the cap.

NOTE: For more information on connecting ALPHA signs to

a PC or to a PC network, refer to document 9708-8046:

“Network Configurations”manual

A 3 pin jumper underneath the EPROM (just above the IR Remote input)

selects the serial communication mode:

Push the 2 pin spade terminal over the left-side and middle pins sets

serial mode for RS232 communication.

Push the jumper terminal over the middle and right-side pins to select

RS485 serial mode.

Replace the cover when you’ve set the jumper to the required position.

Right-side outer

edge of circuit board

RS485 selectedRS232 selected

Electrical warning for all NEMA 12 models (ALPHA 4000 series and 420)

Model

(weight) Electrical instructions

ALPHA 4000 series:

N124120x

(28 lbs, 12.7 kg)

N124240x

(50 lbs, 22.7 kg)

ALPHA 420:

N12420x

(36.5 lbs, 16.6 kg)

Connecting the power wires

A readily-accessible disconnect device shall be installed in the fixed wiring supplying power to this equipment.

The disconnect device shall have a contact separation of at least 3 mm.

This equipment relies on protective devices in the building installation for protection for short circuit and/or overcurrent protection. Install this

equipment only where these protective devices are present. The size and type of the protective devices shall be appropriate for the voltage and

current ratings on this equipment.

Un dispositif de déconnexion placéàun endroit pratique doit être installésur le fil fixe qui alimente ce matériel. La distance des contacts de ce

dispositif de déconnexion doit être de 3 mm minimum.

Ce matériel s’appuie sur des dispositifs de protection dans l’installation du bâtiment pour se protéger des courts-circuits et/ou des

surintensités. Installez ce matériel seulement làoùde telles protections sont présentes. Le calibre et le type des protections doivent être adaptés

àla tension et àl’intensiténominales du matériel.

In der Festverdrahtung mußeine leicht zugängliche Trennvorrichtung installiert werden, die dieses Gerät mit Strom versorgt. Die

Trennvorrichtung mußeine Kontakttrennung von mindestens 3 mm aufweisen.

Kurzschlußschutz und/oder Überstromschutz wird in diesem Gerät durch entsprechende Schutzvorrichtungen in der Gebäudeinstallation

gewährleistet. Dieses Gerät nur dort installieren, wo diese Schutzvorrichtungen vorhanden sind. Größe und Art der Schutzvorrichtungen

müssen den Spannungs- und Stromnennstärken dieses Geräts entsprechen.

Un dispositivo di sconnessione prontamente accessibile dovràessere installato nel cablaggio fissato che fornisce corrente alla presente

apparecchiatura. Il dispositivo di sconnessione dovràavere una separazione di contatto di almeno 3 mm.

La presente apparecchiatura si affida a dispositivi di protezione nell’installazione da edificio per protezione da corto circuito e/o protezione da

sovracorrente. Installare l’apparecchiatura solamente in punti dove sono presenti questi dispositivi di protezione. Le dimensioni e il tipo di

dispositivo di protezione dovranno essere appropriati alla tensione e ai valori di corrente della presente apparecchiatura.

Se debe instalar en el cableado fijo que alimenta este equipo un dispositivo de desconexión fácilmente accesible. Dicho dispositivo tendráuna

separación entre contactos de por lo menos 3 mm.

Este equipo depende del uso de dispositivos protectores en la instalación del edificio para protección en caso de cortocircuito y/o protección

contra sobreintensidad. Instale este equipo únicamente en caso de disponer de dispositivos protectores. El tipo y tamaño de los dispositivos

protectores deberán ser adecuados para los valores nominales de tensión y corriente de este equipo.

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 12 models

Model

(weight) Electrical instructions

N124120x

(28 lbs, 12.7 kg)

N124240x

(50 lbs, 22.7 kg)

3. Insert the power wires through the left conduit on either the top or the bottom of the sign. The bottom conduit is recommended to reduce

noise from power wires crossing serial wires.

4. Connect the incoming electrical wires.

Insert the

power wires

into one of

these conduits.

NeutralLine Ground

Be sure to place the wires

so they will not be caught

by screws when replacing

the power supply cover, and

also so they will not

interfere with fan operation. 100 –240 VAC

@ 50/60 Hz

Internal serial

wires

Internal wiring

for power supply

1. Remove the power supply cover by unscrewing its 6 screws.

Save the screws for a later step.

Connecting the power wires, continued

2. It is recommended that you install power and

serial wires at the bottom of the power supply

enclosure. However, to accommodate power

or serial wire installation at the top of the

enclosure, you may want to remove the left or

right conduit hole plug from the top of the

enclosure by removing its wing nut inside the

enclosure. Save the hole plug for a later step.

It is also possible, but not recommended, to

install the wires in the same way on the left

end.

Hole plugs, top,

removed

Hole plugs,

left, removed

Wing nuts for

hole plugs

NOTE: Use watertight conduit connectors only.

Flexible conduit should be used.

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Contact with high voltage may

cause death or serious injury.

Always disconnect power

to sign prior to servicing.

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 12 models

Model

(weight) Electrical instructions

N124120x

(28 lbs, 12.7 kg)

N124240x

(50 lbs, 22.7 kg)

6. (Optional) Connect an auxiliary device to TB1.

TB1

TB1 - Aux out

1 GND 5 NC

2NC 6NC

3 NC 7 AUX OUT

4NC 8NC

NOTE: TB1 can be used for incoming bare-wire serial connection for

RS232 or RS485, plus Auxiliary out. The full pinout diagram is:

TB1 - full

1 GND 5 RS485+

2 +5V 6 RS485-

3 RS232 TX 7 AUX OUT

4 RS232 RX 8 SHIELD

Insert the

serial wires

into one of

these conduits.

5. Insert the serial wires through the right conduit

on either the top or the bottom of the sign.

Connecting the serial wires

7. Connect the incoming serial wires (bare-wire connection).

TB1 can be used for incoming RS232 or RS485 serial connection, but not both.

TB1 and RS485 are recommended to reduce undesirable electrical interference.

Aux Out can be used at the same time.

TB1

Incoming

serial wires

NOTE: Be sure to place the wires so they will not be caught

by screws when replacing the power supply cover,

and also so they will not interfere with fan operation.

TB1 - RS232

1 GND 5 NC

2NC 6NC

3 RS232 TX 7 NC

4 RS232 RX 8 NC

TB1 - RS485

1 NC 5 RS485+

2 NC 6 RS485-

3NC 7NC

4NC 8SHIELD

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Contact with high voltage may

cause death or serious injury.

Always disconnect power

to sign prior to servicing.

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 12 models

Model

(weight) Electrical instructions

N124120x

(28 lbs, 12.7 kg)

N124240x

(50 lbs, 22.7 kg)

8. Connect the incoming serial wires (RJ11/RJ12 connection

for RS232 only)

P1 can be used for incoming RS232, although it is not

recommended.

10. Replace the power supply cover using the 6 screws from when the cover was removed. (Refer to Step 1 on page 6.) Torque the screws to

24 lb-in.

Incoming

serial wires

11. Plug the power cable into a power source.

Connecting the serial wires, continued

9. To maintain NEMA compliance and to prevent EMI emissions, install hole plugs in any open conduit holes in the power supply enclosure.

If needed, there is an extra hole plug supplied in addition to any hole plugs removed in Step 2 on page 6.

NOTE: Be sure to place the wires so they will not be caught

by screws when replacing the power supply cover,

and also so they will not interfere with fan operation.

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 12 models

Model

(weight)

Mounting instructions

Wall Ceiling Stacking

N124120x

(28 lbs, 12.7 kg)

N124240x

(50 lbs, 22.7 kg)

NOTE: Remove only one end cap at a time.

1. Remove the 4 screws

and the end cap from

one end of the sign.

Remove

these

screws.

2. Slide one of the wall

mounting brackets

onto the back of the

sign until it is

approximately 0.5 in.

away from the end of

the sign.

Wall mounting

bracket

3. Use two 10-32 x 1/4

Phillips screws (supplied)

to secure the wall

mounting bracket to the

back of the sign. Torque

the screws to 24 lb-in.

Phillips

screws

go here.

4. Replace the end cap

using the 4 screws

removed in Step 1.

Torque the screws to

24 lb-in.

Fasten

these

screws.

5. Repeat Steps 1 - 4 for the other end of the sign.

Continued on next page

0.5”

Wall

mounting

bracket

Distances between the bracket holes, center-to-center, should be

approximately: N124120x: 37”(94 cm)

N124240x: 73”(185.4 cm)

Remove

this

screw.

2. Line up a ceiling bracket with

the top hole on the sign’s end

cap so the bracket fits in the

indentation. There are left

and right ceiling brackets.

Use the one that fits with the

screw hole’s countersunk

side facing out. Secure the

ceiling bracket with the

screw removed in Step 1.

Torque the screws to 24

lb-in.

Ceiling

bracket

Ceiling

bracket

mounted

to end

cap.

4. Use chains (not supplied) to

hang the sign from a ceiling.

NOTE: Use chains capable

of supporting 4 times

the total weight of the

sign(s).

NOTE: The hole you select in

the ceiling bracket for

the chain determines

the angle at which the

sign hangs.

Screw hole

3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 for the

other end of the sign.

1. Remove one screw from the

top of the end cap.

Screw

WARNING

Possible crush hazard.

Do not stack more than

4 signs. Otherwise

signs may fall causing

serious injury or death.

NOTE: Up to 4 signs can be hung together

vertically (“stacked”). Mounting system

for stack mounting must support a

minimum of four times the total weight

of all signs being stacked.

1. Remove the top screw from each end cap

of the first sign, as shown in Step 1 of the

Ceiling mounting instructions.

2. Using the screw removed in Step 1, screw

a stacking bracket to each end cap,

countersunk side out. Torque to 24 lb-in.

3. Remove the top and bottom screws from

each end of the second sign.

4. For each end of the signs, secure the

stacking bracket from the first sign to the

second sign using one of the screws

removed in Step 3. Torque to 24 lb-in.

Stacking bracket

First sign

Second sign

Stacking

bracket

Ceiling

bracket

Second

sign

Stacking

bracket

5. Secure a ceiling bracket to the top of each

end cap on the second sign, using Step 2

of the Ceiling mounting instructions.

Remove

these

screws.

6. Use a chain (not supplied) to hang the

signs from the ceiling, following the notes

in Step 4 of Ceiling mounting instructions.

Screw

ALPHA 4000 series NEMA 12 models

Model

(weight)

Mounting instructions

Wall (continued) Back-to-Back

N124120x

(28 lbs,

12.7 kg)

N124240x

(50 lbs,

22.7 kg)

9. Fasten the mounting brackets together using two 10-32 x 3/4

Phillips screws, two 10-32 washers, and two 10-32 lock nuts

through selected alignment holes on each end of the sign.

Torque to 24 lb-in.

Lock

nuts

Washers

Phillips

screws

8. Match the alignment holes of the brackets on the sign with the

alignment holes of the brackets on the wall so that the sign is

at the desired viewing angle.

Alignment holes

NOTE: The second mounting

bracket is shown here

for illustration only. It

is actually mounted to

the wall.

Mounting bracket

on the wall

Mounting bracket

on the sign

10. Tighten the 5/16 nuts in the mounting holes. (See Step 7).

Torque to 24 lb-in.

7. Connect the mounting brackets on each end of the sign

together using a 5/16 Phillips screw and a 5/16 washer

through the mounting holes, as shown below, securing with

a 5/16 nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.

Top view

Side view

Washer Screw

Screw and

washer through

mounting holes

Brackets

Mounting

holes

Nut

6. Attach the two remaining wall mounting brackets to a wall

so that they align with the brackets on the sign.

NOTE: Do NOT install the sign directly to drywall or plaster-

board. The sign must be fastened to a wall capable of

supporting at least four times the weight of the sign.

1. Attach a mounting bracket on each end of the signs and replace the end caps,

following Steps 1 - 4 of the Wall mounting instructions. However, replace only the

bottom three screws for each end cap. Torque the screws to 24 lb-in. Do this step for

each end of both signs.

NOTE: Do NOT fasten the top screws to the end caps. The top screws will be used

to fasten the ceiling mounting brackets to the end caps in the next step.

Fasten these three screws to each end cap.

Do NOT fasten this screw to the end cap.

3. Match the signs together back-to-back. Connect them together following Steps 7 - 9

of the Wall mounting instructions. Torque to 24 lb-in.

Second

sign

First

sign

Second

mounting

bracket

First

mounting

bracket

Mounting

brackets

4. Use chains (not supplied) to hang the signs from the ceiling.

NOTE: Use chains capable of supporting 4 times the total weight of the signs.

NOTE: Remove only one end cap at a time for each sign.

Second

sign

First

sign

2. Attach ceiling mounting brackets to all the end caps following Step 2 of the Ceiling

mounting instructions. Torque the screws to 24 lb-in.

Ceiling

mounting

bracket

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