AMS ALPHA 215 User Manual
ALPHA
™
Wireless
Data Receiver
Installation
Manual
for use with the
ALPHA 215, Big Dot®, 4000 Series, 7000 Series, and 300 Series
Electronic Message Centers
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions...............................................1
ALPHA
215
.......................................................2
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
Big Dot®
4000 Series
7000 Series
300 Series
..............................................5
.........................................8
.......................................12
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© 1996 Adaptive Micro Systems
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8/26/96
NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation,
specifications in this document are subject to
change without notice.
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that own the trademarks or insert a trademark symbol with each mention of the trademarked
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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
EZ95, PowerView, PrintPak, TimeNet, and SMART ALEC are trademarks of Adaptive Micro
Systems, Inc.
ii
plus
, AlphaNET
plus
II, ALPHAVISION, Automode, EZ KEY II,
ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual
Installation Instructions
What’s included in the Data Receiver Kit?
1 Data Receiver
1 Jumper (In clear bag)
1 Access Cover Mount (Only used for ALPHA 215 and Big Dot signs)
2 Access Cover Mount screws (in bag)
2 Velcro strips (Optional. For flush wall mount where applicable. Not pictured below.)
1 3-foot Extender Cable (Optional use. Not pictured below. Used to connect the Data
Receiver to an ALPHA 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.)
Jumper
Data Receiver (front)
Data Receiver (back) —
shown with Access Cover
Mount attached.
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 page 5.
For ALPHA 4000 Series installation, go to page 8.
For ALPHA 7000 Series installation, go to page 12.
For ALPHA 300 Series installation, go to page 16.
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ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual
ALPHA 215 Data Receiver Setup
Note: If you’re using an ALPHA Big Dot® sign, go to page 5.
If you’re using an ALPHA 4000 Series sign, go to page 8.
If you’re using an ALPHA 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. Make sure to unplug 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:
Access Cover
Figure 2: ALPHA 215 (back).
Step 3: After removing the Access Cover, find the Two-Prong Receptacle located in the
compartment:
EPROM
Two-Prong
Receptacle
(This may
not be
present on
some
models.)
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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 NOT use the jumper.
Receiver
Cable
RS232 Port
Cable
Groove
Figure 3: The compartment under the Access Cover.
ALPHA™ Wireless Data Receiver Installation Manual
ALPHA 215 Data Receiver Setup (continued)
Step 4: Get the Jumper from your Data Receiver Kit. The
Jumper top
Jumper (right) is a small dark piece of plastic.
Jumper bottom
When installing the Jumper , be careful not to drop it inside the ALPHA 215 case.
STOP
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:
Place the
Jumper over
these two
prongs.
Figure 4: Where to install the Jumper.
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ALPHA 215 News Service Setup (continued)
Step 6: Insert the Data Receiver cable plug into the Receiver Cable RS232 Port on the
back of the sign. Then place the cable in the Cable Groove:
Figure 5: 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.
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
horizontally with the LED light facing out. Restore the 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.
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