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2 EXCITE 16MM, 20MM, 23MM, AND 35MM PITCH SIGN INSTALLATION MANUAL (PN 1199613601 REV.D)
Contents
INTRODUCTION 3
Purpose 3
Revision history 3
Equipment symbols 3
Safety 4
High voltage 4
High leakage current and earth-grounding 4
Other 4
Equipment protection 5
Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage 5
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 9
Cases and Display Boards 9
Opening case doors 12
Sign exterior 13
Top and side views 13
Front view 14
Rear view 15
Sign interior 16
Case doors 16
Controller case (16mm displays) 17
Controller case (20mm/20mm/35mm displays) 18
Equipment identification 19
Sign label 19
Case compliance label 20
Shippable section identifier label 21
Temperature protection 22
Sign shutdown 22
Fans 22
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 23
Overview 23
Structures defined 23
Super–structure design 23
Sign mounting guidelines and requirements 24
Sign painting or wrapping 24
Controller Requirements 25
Ventilation requirements 26
Wall mounting 27
Monument Mounting 28
Pole mounting 30
Lifting the sign 31
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Mounting the sign to the super-structure 32
Multiple shippable section sign assembly and wiring 33
About shippable sections 33
Overview of power, data, and DVI cable wiring 34
Wiring shippable sections together 35
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 41
Requirements for electrical installation 41
Power requirements 42
Earth-grounding Excite signs 43
Lightning strike protection 43
Installing power to the sign 44
CONNECTING SIGNS 55
Connectivity options 55
Ethernet option kit overview 56
Fiber optic/Ethernet converter option kit overview 57
WiFi option kit overview 58
DSL/cable modem option overview 59
Master/slave configuration 60
Setting up the sign to communicate on your network 61
APPENDIX 63
Technical specifications 63
Excite 16mm pitch sign specifications 63
67
Excite 20mm pitch sign specifications 67
Excite 23mm pitch sign specifications 72
Excite 35mm pitch sign specifications 81
Ventilation diagram for back–to–back sign configurations 89
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INTRODUCTION PURPOSE
Introduction
Purpose
This manual explains how to mount and electrically connect an AlphaEclipse Excite sign and is intended for
sign installers.
Revision history
rev. D June 18, 2009 Added 16mm pitch sign information throughout the manual. Updated information on
automatic fan controls.
rev. C July 23, 2008 Added 20mm pitch sign information throughout the manual. Updated manual with
specific ventilation and clearance requirements, including enhanced illustrations.
Updated installation instructions for wiring multiple sign sections, light sensor, and
temperature probes.
rev. B July 2, 2007 Corrected the Master / Slave turbo board wiring diagram. Updated information for the
light sensor and the temperature probe.
Equipment symbols
Chassis ground
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY
Safety
High voltage
Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury. Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing.
Other
Other safety messages appear throughout this manual where appropriate.
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INTRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
Equipment protection
Introduction
Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the imbalance of electrons on the surface of an electrical
component. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the transfer of this charge, which can damage an electrical
component. Because Adaptive signs contain EPROMs, print circuit boards (PCBs), and other static-sensitive
devices, proper grounding techniques are required to remove charges before dangerous levels of static can
build up.
This document shows how to prevent ESD when working with Adaptive equipment. For additional and more
specific information on controlling ESD, see the Electrostatic Discharge Association Web site at http://
www.esda.org/aboutesd.html.
Safety guidelines
Grounding, the act of balancing the electrical charge between yourself and a sign or electrical component by
touching metal on either, must take place prior to and throughout any service procedures. To further minimize
the potential for ESD damage, do the following:
• Always turn off power before removing or inserting electrical components.
• Limit direct hand contact by holding electrical components at their edge and using handling tools to pry
them from their sockets.
• When possible, use a static-free surface, such as an anti-static mat, to do your work.
• Never slide static-sensitive devices across any type of surface—friction creates static.
• Keep styrofoam, plastics, and other static-generating material away from your work area. Generally, any
non-conductive (non-metal) material can be static-generating.
• If you leave your work area and then return, repeat any procedures used to ground yourself before picking
up where you left off.
• Be aware that ESD increases in the winter when there is less moisture in the air.
Adaptive signs are designed to be grounded whether they are on or off. However, if the wiring is disconnected,
the signs are no longer grounded and you are not protected.
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INTRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
Protective packaging
Electrical components must always be moved or stored in an anti-static bag to provide protection against static
electricity. Each bag must be marked with an ESD packaging label, indicating the component inside is static-
sensitive and that appropriate caution must be taken when handling. All bags must be grounded prior to
opening to remove any potential charges.
Mark each bag with the appropriate Follow protection guidelines whenever you see the
packaging label. ESD symbol or anytime the inside of a sign is
exposed. Never assume the situation is safe if the
label is missing. ESD can damage circuit traces on
any circuit board.
Workstation protection
If at all possible, every service procedure performed on a sign should be carried out at an ESD-protected
workstation. These workstations have a common ground point between the static-protected work surface and
the personal grounding protection (such as a wrist or heel strap, or static mat) that effectively limit ESD.
Anti-static wrist strap MΩ
A one-megaohm resister in
the wrist band is used for
wearer’s safety protection.
Connect all parts of the workstation directly to a
common ground point.
Connect the workstation ground
to the green wire, or power
supply ground, to help limit
ESD. See the instructions
supplied with your sign for
more information.
MΩ
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INTRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
Î To prevent ESD while working on a workstation, follow these steps when possible:
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious
injury. Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing.
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious
injury. Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing.
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INTRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious
injury. Always disconnect power to unit prior to servicing.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CASES AND DISPLAY BOARDS
Equipment description
AlphaEclipse Excite pitch signs are modular signs consisting of 1x2 cases (35mm only); 1x3, 1x4, 2x3, 2x4,
2x5, 2x6, 3x3, 3x4, 3x5, and 3x6 cases (16 mm only); or a combination of each size case. Each 8x16 (35mm)
or 16x16 (20mm / 23mm) pixel area of a case is referred to as a display board. A 1x2 case consists of two
display boards, 1x3 case consists of three display boards, and a 1x4 case consists of four display boards.
16 pixels
16 pixels
8 pixels
16 pixels
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CASES AND DISPLAY BOARDS
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CASES AND DISPLAY BOARDS
1x3 case
1x4 case
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION OPENING CASE DOORS
You can access the inside of the sign by opening case doors. Each door opens from the front. The door locks
are located in the top center of each cube in the case row.
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury.
The on/off power switch on the circuit breakers DO NOT turn off power to all lines in a
sign. Remove power at the source.
3. Use a 5/32-inch hex tool to open each door lock. Turn counter–clockwise to open the latch. Then open
the door by pulling it toward you:
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SIGN EXTERIOR
Sign exterior
Figure 7. Top view of a sign with multiple cases; other sizes are similar.
B WIRE ENTRY HOLES Used to run power and data wires between sign cases. The positions and number of
holes varies based on the case size.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SIGN EXTERIOR
Front view
A
C2
C1
A LIFTING EYEBOLTS Used to lift the sign into position. Remove after the sign has been mounted.
C1 CONTROLLER CASE The controller case is always the bottom left-most case of the sign. In master/slave
signs, only the master sign has a controller case. Depending on the sign size, it can be in
a 1x3 case or a 1x4 case (a 1x2 case on 35mm signs only).
CONTROLLER CASE In the design of a 16mm sign, the case sizes can be 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, 2x6, 3x3, 3x4, 3x5,
C2
and 3x6.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SIGN EXTERIOR
Rear view
Figure 10.Rear view of a 32x64 sign, other sign sizes are similar
A ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRY HOLE Route incoming electrical wiring conduit into this opening. The connection must be
water–tight.
B GROUND LUG Use to connect to an earth-ground rod. Sign must be grounded per NEC 250 and local
electrical codes. See “Step 2: Ground the sign” on page 46 for details.
Note: Never use the sign’s ground lug to ground welding or any other installation
equipment or the warranty will be void.
C EMBEDDED PC CONTROLLER Embedded controller, only in main controller case.
D CUSTOMER INTERFACE PANEL • One Ethernet port with a strain relief connector for sign connectivity.
• Three connector ports for two Light sensors and one Temperature probe. See “Light
sensor assembly” on page 47 or “Temperature probe (optional)” on page 51 for
details.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SIGN INTERIOR
Sign interior
A B
Figure 11.1x3 cases for a 20mm pitch sign. The 1x4 and 1x2 case sizes are similar, although 35mm sign cases are more elongated.
16mm pitch signs have 2 or 3 rows per case and one 3, 4, 5, or 6 driver boards long.
A MS CASE The left-most column of each sign, except for the bottom-most case, consists of the MS
(Main Secondary) case.
B SX CASE Most cases of a sign are SX (Secondary) cases.
C MX OR CONTROLLER CASE This case is always the bottom left-most case of a sign. In master/slave configurations, there
is only one controller case located in the master sign.
D SD CASE The SD (Secondary Data) case contains a turbo distribution board. SD cases are odd
numbered cases along the bottom row of the sign (except for the controller case).
Case doors
Display
boards
Display boards receive and send digital information to and from upper and lower cases. The number of display
boards is based on the case size. For example, a 1x3 case would have three display boards.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SIGN INTERIOR
A B C DE F
G H I J
B POWER DISTRIBUTION PLATE Used to route power from row to row and from power supply to power supply in each row.
C CIRCUIT BREAKER Routes line voltage to the sign. The on/off switch turns power off to that entire row but AC voltage
is still present at the power distribution panel.
D GROUND LUG Used to ground incoming AC power. See “Installing power to the sign” on page 44 for instructions.
F POWER CONDUIT HOLE Power is routed to the sign through this hole.
H TURBO DISTRIBUTION BOARD Sends digital signals to the driver boards. Located in odd-numbered cases on the bottom row.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SIGN INTERIOR
A B C D E F G
H I J
B POWER CONDUIT HOLE Power is routed to the sign through this hole.
D GROUND LUG Used to ground incoming AC power. See “Installing power to the sign” on page 44 for instructions.
E POWER DISTRIBUTION PLATE Used to route power from row to row and from power supply to power supply in each row.
G CIRCUIT BREAKER Routes line voltage to the sign. The on/off switch turns power off to that entire row but AC voltage
is still present at the power distribution panel.
H TURBO DISTRIBUTION BOARD Sends digital signals to the driver boards. Located in odd-numbered cases on the bottom row.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Equipment identification
Sign label
Sign labels are located on the inside and outside of each controller case.
A 2048RX048
2048RX048
B GA
GA
C
D 6A
6A
A MODEL NUMBER
EX 20 048RX048C UW 115
Voltage:
• 115 = 115VAC
• 230 = 230VAC
LED viewability:
UW = Ultra Wide (140°/110°)
Display area:
Rows and columns in pixels
LED pitch (distance between any
two adjacent pixels):
• 16 = 16mm
• 20 = 20mm
• 23 = 23mm
• 35 = 35mm
EX = Excite Standard
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Figure 16.Sample case compliance label for a 20mm 48x48 pixel sign
Display area:
Rows and columns in pixels
LED color:
RGB = Full color
LED pitch (distance between
any two adjacent pixels):
• 16 = 16mm
• 20 = 20mm
• 23 = 23mm
• 35 = 35mm
EX = Excite Standard
C DATE OF MANUFACTURE Month, day, and year the sign was made.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A
B
D SIGN DESCRIPTION Indicates total rows, columns and sections for the entire sign.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Temperature protection
Sign shutdown
If the sign reaches a thermal overload condition, one of the following failure modes will occur:
• An over-temperature fault condition at the controller will cause the sign message to blank the display and
show the letters “E3” in the upper left side of the sign.
• An over-temperature fault condition at an individual power supply will cause that particular power supply to
shut down. The display of the case containing this power supply will blank. The remaining displays to the
left of the case with the power supply shutdown will also blank.
• An over-temperature fault condition at the controller’s power supply will result in a random or “garbled”
message on the display.
Once the fault condition has cleared, the display will function normally.
Fans
Fans are thermostatically controlled to run and cool the sign in high temperature conditions. In cooler
temperatures, they do not run, which prolongs the life of the fan.
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Mechanical installation
Overview
The AlphaEclipse Excite signs uses a modular design allowing for several different sign sizes and
configurations.
The sign must be installed onto a super-structure designed to withstand live loads and comply with all national
and local codes. Live loads include loading from wind and seismic events. Because every sign installation is
unique, there is no single procedure for mounting AlphaEclipse Excite signs.
Notice: Sign parts could sustain damage if the doors are opened and the sign is not fully off the
ground. Failure to comply voids the warranty.
Structures defined
Sub-structure: The formed steel angle on the back of each sign section (top and bottom). Supplied with the
sign.
Super-structure: Customer or installer supplied structure to which the sign sections are mounted.
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 must not interfere with Adaptive’s ventilation, electrical, and mounting requirements.
Super–structure design
The design of a sign’s support structure depends on a number of factors: mounting methods, building codes,
foundation, sign size, sign weight, sign height, wind loading, and seismic loading.
All installations, super–structure designs, and connections must be approved by a qualified structural engineer.
Call Adaptive Micro Systems at 1-800-558-7022 for contact information for structural engineering consultants.
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Notice: Do not use sign’s ground-lugs for grounding installation equipment such as welding
equipment or the warranty will be void.
Only the sign’s sub-structure may be welded. Welding any other part of the sign will void
the warranty.
The method used to mount signs varies greatly from location to location. The installer must ensure the
installation complies with all national and local codes.
A qualified structural engineer must review the structure and attachment points to the super-structure. The
back of the sign uses a 2”x 3” x 0.14” formed steel angle. These angles assist in mounting the sign.
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 extend past the
face of the sign.
• DO NOT allow water to pool / gather underneath or on top of the sign.
• DO NOT allow water from an above ID sign, fascia trim, flashing, or any other structure to drip directly
onto the sign’s door seams.
• DO NOT seal the sign in way that restricts hot air from escaping the inside of the sign.
• Comply with all sign ventilation and clearance requirements. Refer to“Ventilation requirements” on
page 26 for details.
Notice: Painting or vinyl wrapping the top and/or the back of the sign will void the warranty.
The sides and bottom of the sign may be painted or vinyl wrapped without affecting the product warranty.
When painting the sign, follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for surface preparation of mill finish
aluminum.
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Controller Requirements
The controller box is designed to be accessed from the outside of the sign. To make it easier to service the
sign in this manner, make sure there is a minimum of 6 inches between the back of the sign and the adjacent
surface, such as a wall.
Side view of an Top view
Excite sign with the
Ethernet cable
attached.
6.0”
Figure 19. Top view, showing minimum 6–inch clearance between the back of the sign and an adjacent surface
Also, when connecting the cables, leave a sufficient amount of slack to create a “Service Loop”. This will
enable service personnel to remove the controller and disconnect the cables from inside the sign, if required.
The loop also provides an alternate path for melting snow or rain runoff, preventing it from making contact with
and damaging the connection.
Excite controller
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Ventilation requirements
Notice: Inadequate ventilation will ultimately result in component failure that may not be covered
under warranty.
Signs require obstruction-free space for adequate air ventilation between solid mounting surfaces and the top,
bottom, and sides of the sign. This is required for all wall, monument, and pole mounted signs. Refer to “Wall
mounting” on page 27, “Monument Mounting” on page 28, or “Pole mounting” on page 30 for more details.
Always take into consideration other neighboring heat sources such as backlit signs, lighting sources, etc. and
add additional ventilation when needed.
Note: Shading the back of the sign will enhance thermal performance.
!DAPTIVE %XPLAINS
How does the sign cool itself?
Although the sign cases are completely enclosed with no forced air ventilation, the sign does rely on natural convection
to cool. The top and back of the sign case use these surfaces as heat sinks to cool the inside cabinet temperatures. An
internal mixing fan helps cooling by mixing the air inside bringing it all to a more uniform temperature or isothermal.
The sign is enclosed to keep out contaminants and prevent corrosion and dirt buildup, which adversely affects the
sign’s performance and interferes with the sign’s ability to cool itself.
What is natural convection?
Natural convection is a type of heat transportation. In natural convection, air surrounding a heat source receives heat,
becomes less dense and rises. The surrounding, cooler air then moves to replace it. This cooler air is then heated and
the process continues, forming a convection current.
For every installation provide adequate ventilation or the sign warranty may be void:
• DO NOT mount air ducts (vents) directly to the sign or sign’s sub–structure.
• DO NOT modify the sign or sign’s sub–structure for ventilation purposes (see Figure 26 on page 32).
The super–structure design MUST incorporate adequate ventilation.
• Provide 7–square inches of ventilation for every 1–square foot of sign. For signs under 7–feet in height
use 3.5–square inches for every 1–square foot of sign. Ventilation is defined as obstruction–free
space.
• Ventilation air ducts MUST be installed evenly spaced around the perimeter of the sign (top, bottom,
and sides). Evenly spaced air ducts help maintain a consistent air flow around the sign.
• Air duct size MUST be a minimum of 7–square inches (equivalent to a 3–inch round air duct).
• If the sides of the sign are covered (enclosed), install a minimum of two air ducts in each side covering.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 1–inch above and below the sign.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 6–inches behind the sign.
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Wall mounting
Signs require obstruction-free space for adequate air ventilation between solid mounting surfaces and the top,
bottom, and sides of the sign.
DO NOT modify the sign or sign’s sub-structure for ventilation purposes. The
ID Sign super-structure design MUST incorporate adequate ventilation.
Hot air
flow
Hot air
flow
Hot air
flow
If sign sides
are covered,
install side
air ducts.
Cooler
air flow
Cooler
air flow
Cooler
ID Sig air flow
n ID Sign
If the structure above the sign does not
Provide 7 square inches of ventilation
extend out past the sign’s door seams,
for every 1 square foot of sign.
W install flashing to the structure.
a
l
l DO NOT allow water from the above
ID sign, fascia trim, or flashing to drip ID Sign
directly onto the sign’s door seams.
Minimum
Super-structure DO NOT allow water to pool / gather clearance
mounting bracket underneath or on top of the sign. Always 1 inch
create a pathway for water to escape.
Heat Sink
Air duct (vent) installation for wall mounted signs (16mm only)
Minimum
Provide 7 square inches of ventilation for every 1 square foot of sign. clearance
Ventilation is defined as obstruction-free space. 6 inches from Controller
Ventilation air ducts MUST be installed evenly spaced around the perimeter rearmost
of the sign (top, bottom, and sides). projection of
display
Evenly spaced air ducts help maintain a consistent air flow around the sign.
Minimum
Air duct size = minimum 7–square inches (3 inch round)
clearance
Use 3.5–square inches if sign height is under 7 feet. 1 inch
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Monument Mounting
If there is an obstruction on the outside of the sign (as in a monument-style installation), care must be taken to
assure the sign is able to cool. Air ducts must be used in the monument to allow air to flow behind the sign.
When monument mounting an Excite sign, use air ducts to help hot air escape. For back to back sign
configurations refer to “Ventilation diagram for back–to–back sign configurations” on page 89 for details.
Note: Adaptive recommends the installation of fans to force hot air out of the air ducts.
Air ducts
Air
ducts
Air duct
Cooler
Super-structure air flow
mounting bracket Cooler Super-structure
air flow mounting bracket
Monument Monument
Clearance requirements Follow these guidelines or sign warranty will be void:
DO NOT allow water from the
ID Sign ID Sign above ID sign, fascia trim, or
flashing to drip directly onto the
Minimum sign’s door seams or pool on
clearance top of the sign.
1-inch
If the structure above the sign
does not extend out past the
Minimum sign’s door seams, install
clearance flashing to the structure.
6-inches
Hot
air DO NOT seal off air flow.
flow
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
ID Sign
Hot air Hot air
flow flow
Cooler
Cooler
air flow
air flow Cooler air flow
Monument
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Pole mounting
Signs require obstruction-free space for adequate air ventilation between solid mounting surfaces and the top,
bottom, and sides of the sign.
gn
w i r flow
Si
w d
allo drip
ID
T
O to Hot air
DO NOT wrap or paint sign top (super-structure must
D O Nshing flow
allow hot air to escape). f l a
or
DO NOT allow water to pool / gather underneath or on top
Hot air
of the sign. Always create a pathway for water to escape.
flow
DO NOT modify the sign or sign’s sub-structure for
ventilation purposes.
If the structure above the sign does not extend out past
the sign’s door seams, install flashing to the structure.
Provide a minimum clearance of 1–inch above and below
the sign and 6–inches behind the sign. Cooler
air flow
Cooler
air flow
Max
4 x L3 x 3 x 0.25 14–feet 8.4–inches Cooler
air flow
Up to
48–inches
Mounting pole (super-structure)
(size verified by a qualified structural engineer)
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION LIFTING THE SIGN
WARNING! Crush hazard. Improperly assembling or lifting a sign can create a crush hazard.
Do NOT use eyebolts to lift an assembled sign. They are designed only to lift a
sign section from its shipping crate.
Lift the sign evenly and level, with no more than a 15 degree tilt.
Use a lifting bar adjusted to the width of the lifting hardware on the sign to raise the shippable section. After
mounting the sign sections, remove the lifting hardware or corrosion to the sign may occur. Failure to follow
these instructions will void the warranty.
1. Lift the sign section up to the super-structure.
2. Position the sign section on the super-structure.
PREFERRED METHOD
15° Maximum lifting tilt
Lifting bar
Lifting bar
Lifting strap
ALTERNATE METHOD
45 45
maximum maximum
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE SIGN TO THE SUPER-STRUCTURE
The methods used to mount a sign to a super-structure vary greatly. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure
that the installation complies with all national and local codes.
Notice: Drill holes as needed in the sign’s sub-structure for fasteners. Only drill holes into the sign
when field upgrade instructions or Adaptive's Technical Service Department explicitly states to do
so. Drilling holes in the sign under any other circumstance will void the sign’s warranty.
When drilling holes or welding the sign’s sub–structure, follow these guidelines or the warranty will be void:
• DO NOT drill additional conduit holes through the controller plate in the control case.
• DO NOT drill additional conduit holes along the bottom of the case, because water may pool there.
• DO NOT use the sign’s ground-lugs for grounding installation equipment such as welding equipment.
• DO NOT weld any part of the sign except for the sign’s sub–structure.
Drill holes at the
center of the sign’s
sub-structure width.
Drill holes
1/2” or less.
DO NOT
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION MULTIPLE SHIPPABLE SECTION SIGN ASSEMBLY AND WIRING
The instructions in this section explain how to wire power, data, and DVI between shippable sections.
• For information about wiring power to the sign, refer to “Electrical installation” on page 41.
• For information about wiring data to the sign, refer to “Connecting signs” on page 55.
Largest Shippable Section Pixel Size: 144 x 400 96 x 256 96 x 256 48 x 128
Signs larger than 48x128 (35mm), 96x256 (20mm / 23mm), or 144x400 (16mm) are shipped in multiple
shippable sections.
Shippable
Shippable Section A1
Section B1
96x256
96x64
20mm largest shippable section size is 96x256 (6’ 3.99” x 16’ 9.98”)
Figure 27. A 128x320 pixel Excite 20mm sign would be shipped in four shippable sections
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This example is intended to illustrate (from the front of the sign) the approximate location of wiring (not drawn to scale).
Power – Route power between shippable sections through the top conduit hole of each row.
Data cable – Route data cable down from the bottom row of the upper shippable section.
DVI cable – Route DVI cable only on the bottom row of the sign between shippable sections.
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Power
Route power wiring between shippable sections
through the top power conduit hole of each row.
1. Open the appropriate case door(s). See “Opening case doors” on page 12 for instructions.
2. Remove the stickers covering the power conduit holes. See “Sign interior” on page 16 for conduit
hole locations.
3. Starting with the front-right-most shippable section, unclip the twist lock securing the wiring
harness and route the harness through the top conduit hole on the left.
4. Snap the wiring into the next shippable section’s power supply wiring harness power connector.
5. Affix the grommet to the top conduit hole between the two sections.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each remaining row.
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Data cable
Route data cable down from the
bottom cases of each column.
Figure 31.Example of wiring data cable between shippable sections of a 20mm 128x320 sign (not drawn to scale).
1. Start at the bottom left-most case of the top-most shippable section, unclip the twistlock securing
the data cables on the left side.
2. Thread the data cables down through the conduit hole and into the shippable section below it.
3. Affix the grommet to the conduit holes you just ran the data cables through.
Figure 33.Vertical grommet location in sign cases. (1x4 cases shown; other case sizes are similar.)
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4. Connect the data cable(s) to the output of the corresponding driver board (refer to “Case doors” on
page 16 for driver board locations).
5. Repeat steps 1-5 for the cable(s) on the left side of the section, if applicable.
6. Repeat steps 1-6 for each remaining section, if applicable.
DVI cable
Route DVI cable between
shippable sections along the
bottom row of the sign
Figure 35.Example of wiring DVI cable between shippable sections of a 20mm 128x320 sign (not drawn to scale).
1. Starting with the left-most case of the right-most shippable section, unclip the twistlock securing
the DVI cable. Thread the DVI cable through the bottom conduit hole on the left.
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2. Plug the DVI cable into the DVI OUT connection on the turbo board. Secure the connection with
the thumb screws.
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3 2
Figure 39. Tape locations between shippable sections
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Electrical installation
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury.
The on / off power switches on the circuit breaker DO NOT turn off power to all lines in a sign.
Remove power at the source.
Notice: The following electrical installation requirements must be followed or the sign warranty will be
voided.
Electrical installation must only be attempted by a qualified electrician. Electrical connection
must comply with all applicable national and local codes.
The electrical installation of signs varies greatly. The following bullet points are requirements. It is the
installer’s responsibility to ensure that the installation complies with all national and local codes.
• All power wiring must be from circuit breaker-protected lines.
• DO NOT connect the sign to a GFI-protected circuit.
• A two-pole disconnect device must be installed in the building wiring for each branch circuit supplying the
sign.
• The sign must be properly grounded according to the applicable national and local electrical codes (for
example, NEC Article 250 and 600, and IEEE 1100-1999).
• All electrical conduit connections must be watertight.
• Use minimum 80° C copper wire only.
• Torque terminals to a minimum of 7 in/lbs and a maximum of 10 in/lbs.
• DO NOT drill additional conduit holes.
• DO NOT route power and communication wires out of the cube door and around the side of the sign; the
wires will be damaged when the door is closed.
• Separate conduits must be used for signal wires (for example, RS232, RS485) and for power wires.
However, fiber optic wire may be run in the same conduit with power wires.
• Maximum circuit sizes for 16mm signs must not exceed 60 Amps.
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Power requirements
Adequate power must be run to the sign in accordance with the “Technical specifications” on page 63.
• The sign is configured for one of two power configurations only; 115VAC single-phase or 230VAC
single-phase power. The sign is NOT configured to use a 3-phase power source.
• The sign must be run on its own dedicated circuit to ensure proper operation. This is particularly important
when the sign is installed in a structure containing ballasts for fluorescent lamps. They must have their
own circuit. Not complying with this requirement can lead to intermittent sign operation or malfunction.
• Do NOT run power to the sign and the ballasts off the same circuit.
• When ballasts are used in the same vicinity of the Adaptive sign, it is recommended that they be of the
electronic low harmonic type to further reduce the risk of any interference with the sign.
• Wire gauge and breakers must be sized or verified in accordance with Adaptive’s input power
specifications, the National Electric Code, and applicable local codes. Under-sizing the wire gauge
or breaker size can lead to intermittent sign operation or malfunction.
• Some sign sizes require more than one circuit (power entry) according to Adaptive’s “Technical
specifications” on page 63.
!DAPTIVE %XPLAINS
Is it necessary to run two conduits to a sign?
It is not always necessary. Two conduits are only necessary when communication wire, like RS485 wire, is run to a sign
from a computer or from another sign. In these cases, one conduit would contain the sign’s power wires and the other
conduit the communication wires.
If power and communication wires are put in the same conduit, there is a chance the communication wires might pick up
electrical interference from the power wires. For example, when a live power cord is placed next to a stereo speaker
wire, the interference from this cord may cause the speaker to hum. In the case of a sign, this same effect could disrupt
messages sent to the display.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION EARTH-GROUNDING EXCITE SIGNS
Properly grounding each sign is necessary because it is an essential means of preventing shock, shock
hazards, and potential fire hazards.
WARNING! Failure to properly ground the sign could result in elevated voltage from
lightning entering the sign seeking a path to earth. The high voltage can result in electric
shock, fires, and the destruction of the sign from lightning.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLING POWER TO THE SIGN
The AC power to the sign is connected to the power entry terminal in the bottom left-most case of the sign.
(see “Sign interior” on page 16). To determine the circuit amperage, see “Technical specifications” on page 63.
Note: Larger Excite signs may require multiple circuit breaker protected power inputs. Power entry inputs will
always be located in the left-most-bottom case of each shippable left-most section that increases the
signs height.
WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious
injury. The on / off power switches on the circuit breaker DO NOT turn off power to all lines
in a sign. Remove power at the source.
Route incoming AC to the controller Route incoming AC to the controller case and to the bottom
case (bottom left-most case). left-most case of each shippable section above it. Some 35mm
signs require three power inputs
Inside front view of controller
Run the power conduit into the back of the controller case here.
Create a weather–tight seal between the conduit and sign connection.
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Ground Ground
.
Neutral HOT1
(white wire) .
HOT1 HOT2
(black wire)
Power block
Ground Ground
Neutral HOT1
HOT HOT2
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4. Connect the ground wire to the ground lug. The ground lug is located above the power block. The
internal wiring is already grounded, you will be connecting the ground for the incoming AC power.
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LIGHT SENSOR ASSEMBLY GUIDELINES FOR MOUNTING THE LIGHT SENSOR
The light sensor assembly is used to control the dimming of the sign’s LEDs. It does this by monitoring the
intensity of the light coming into the light sensor and adjusting the brightness of the LEDs accordingly. It’s
helpful to think of this as the amount of contrast required to make the sign visible. During the night, it takes very
little light to become visible, whereas during the day when things are brighter, the intensity must be raised to
increase the contrast level. So at night when there is very little light, the sign automatically adjusts the LEDs to
be dimmer. During the day when there is more light, the sign automatically adjusts the LEDs to be brighter.
To install the light sensor assembly, the light sensor must be mounted and connected to the controller’s
customer interface panel on the back of the sign’s controller case.
A maximum of three light sensors (two if using the temperature probe) can be installed.
• The light sensor must be mounted facing in the same direction the front of the sign is facing.
• Make sure the light sensor is NOT in the shade because this may make it difficult to read your sign during
brighter periods of the day.
• You can strap the light sensor to a pole, but make sure it is facing the same direction as the front of the
sign.
• Do NOT mount light sensor directly to the sign; however it is okay to mount to the sign’s sub–structure.
• The light sensor plug connection must be connected properly for a weather–tight seal.
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Facing same
direction as
front of sign.
Bracket is turned
90 degrees
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Bracket is turned
90 degrees
Figure 50. Rear view of the controller from the back of the sign
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• Line up the connectors and gently push the light sensor connector into one of the connectors
on the back of the sign.
• Once the sealer goes in, turn the plug’s locking nut 1/2 a turn clockwise.
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TEMPERATURE PROBE (OPTIONAL)
When properly installed, the temperature probe (PN1288250602) will send a signal to the sign’s controller
board that indicates the accurate ambient temperature near the sign. The temperature probe with the standard
cable can be mounted within 25 feet of the sign. This distance can be extended by changing the length and
gauge of the cable. Contact Adaptive Micro Systems Technical Support at 1-800-558-7022, extension 519 for
more information.
Notice: Do NOT mount the temperature probe along the top of the sign, on the sign, near
sprinklers, or water fountains.
Failure to follow the temperature probe mounting requirements may cause intermittent or
inaccurate operation and will not be covered by the warranty.
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TEMPERATURE PROBE (OPTIONAL)
Minimum 1 foot
clearance below a
protected overhang
North
side
of
Temperature
probe building
Minimum 6 foot
clearance above the
ground Conduit
Super-structure
Figure 52. Possible temperature probe mounting locations.
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TEMPERATURE PROBE (OPTIONAL)
Service Loop
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• Line up the connectors and gently push the temperature probe connector into one of the
connectors on the back of the sign.
• Once the sealer goes in, turn the plug’s locking nut 1/2 a turn clockwise.
Note: The sign will not acknowledge the presence of the temperature probe until power is
cycled.
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CONNECTING SIGNS CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Connecting signs
Connectivity, in the case of the AlphaEclipse Excite signs, simply means connecting your sign to your
computer or network so that you can communicate and send messages to the sign. There are several options
for connecting your sign to your computer or network. An overview of each type of connectivity option is
provided in this section. Specific installation instructions come packaged with the option kit.
In a master / slave configuration, the master sign is connected to your computer or network and the slave sign
is connected to the master sign. In this case, the master sign will receive messages from the computer running
Ooh!Media over the connectivity connection. The master sign controls the display of messages on both signs.
Additional slave signs are added to a sign network by adding each new sign to the last sign in the network.
The other requirement to getting your sign(s) to communicate with your network or computer is to assign it an
IP address in the same range as your network or computer. Once you have the sign connected the computer
or network, you can change the IP address. See “Setting up the sign to communicate on your network” on
page 61 for more details.
Connectivity options
Connectivity options describe the means by which you are connecting the sign(s) to a computer or network.
Each Excite sign comes with a connectivity option, sometimes referred to as a controller option.
In general, there are four options, each of which you can use to connect the sign(s) to a computer or network.
All connectivity options require the computer or network to have the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol /
Internet Protocol) protocol installed and configured. Today, most commercial operating systems include and
install the TCP/IP protocol by default. For most people, there is no need to look for this protocol. However, if
you encounter communication issues, we recommend contacting your network administrator.
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Customer
interface on
back of
controller
Computer running
Ooh!Media software
Figure 56. Overview of connecting a sign “directly” to a computer with the Ethernet option
Customer
interface on
back of
controller
Computer running
Ooh!Media software
Network
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Customer
Building wall
interface on Computer running
back of Ooh!Media software
controller
Figure 58. Overview of connecting a sign with the fiber optic option
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Bridge
Obstruction free line of sight
Customer
interface on Building rooftop
back of
controller
Building wall
Figure 59. Overview of connecting a sign with the wireless WiFi option
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Customer
interface on
back of
controller
DSL/Cable router
Figure 60. Overview of connecting a sign to a DSL/cable router using the Ethernet option
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CONNECTING SIGNS MASTER/SLAVE CONFIGURATION
Master/slave configuration
When signs are connected in a master/slave configuration, they will display the same messages at the same
time. Master and slave signs must be the same size. For example, if the master sign is 48x128 pixels, then the
slave sign(s) must all be 48x128 pixels.
SLAVE SIG
N
SLAVE SI GN
TURBO
MASTER SI
G N
MASTER SI
GN
TURBO
1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8
DVI IN DVI IN
OUT OUT
PUT PUT
RED
TURBO BOARD TURBO BOARD
from
controller DC POWER
BLUE DC POWER
INPUT INPUT
-
-
+
+
Additional slave signs are connected in the same manner, with each one added to the right of the previous
sign. Refer to the documentation in the Back-to-Back Kit for specific installation instructions.
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CONNECTING SIGNS SETTING UP THE SIGN TO COMMUNICATE ON YOUR NETWORK
Regardless of how the sign will be connected to your network or computer, it must have an IP address in the
same range as your computer or network. The IP address of each Excite sign is set in the factory to
10.11.11.254. This is the default IP address, the address that appears when first starting the sign.
To set the IP address on the sign, you either must install Ooh!Media on the computer or Ooh!Media must
already be installed on the computer.
Î Setting the IP address on the sign when Ooh!Media is already installed on the computer
1. Select Start > All Programs > Ooh!Media > IP Setup Utility.
2. In the Network Setup window, set the IP address information. You will need most of this from your
network administrator.
Select Native.
3. If you have additional network requirements such as setting the primary DNS, click the Expert Mode
box and fill in the information as instructed by your network administrator or Internet service provider.
Only use this option if instructed to do so by
your network administrator, Internet service
provider, or Adaptive Micro Systems.
4. Click Set.
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5. If the Login prompt appears, enter your password, click OK and then click Close.
Click
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APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix
Technical specifications
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APPENDIX VENTILATION DIAGRAM FOR BACK–TO–BACK SIGN CONFIGURATIONS
Minimum
clearance
6-inches
Monument Monument
ID Sign
DO NOT allow water from the above
ID sign, fascia trim, or flashing to drip
directly onto the sign’s door seams or
pool on top of the sign.
Hot
DO NOT seal off air flow. air If the structure above the sign does not
flow extend out past the sign’s door seams,
install flashing to the structure.
Monument
Figure 69.Monument ventilation for back to back signs
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