LED Array Series Indoor Display Owner’s Manual

LED Array Series Indoor Display Owner’s Manual

General Description

The LEDArray Series Indoor displays are LED message centers designed for light industrial, commercial and office use. They quickly display large amounts of information in 8 colors and 3 rainbow effects (red only versions are also available). These message centers are among the brightest and sharpest indoor displays available.

Messages are entered through a wireless, remote control keyboard, as easy to understand and use as an ordinary calculator. Exclusive 3-step message entry with Automode programming eliminates the need to learn complicated programming procedures. Within seconds, the user can create exciting visual messages that cannot be ignored. 10 preset mass notification messages are provided.

In applications requiring multiple units to communicate important information, Alpha displays can be networked and connected to a PC, to form a powerful integrated visual information system throughout your plant or business facility, or the LED Contact Interface Panel can be used for Fire Alarm or Manual type activation.

LEDArray Specifications – L.E.D. Mass Notification System

cmD x 11.4 cmH)
Approximate Weight:| 6.25 lbs (2.13 kg.)
Display Dimensions:| 27″L x 2.1″H (68.6 cmL x 5.3 cmH)
Display Array:| 90 x 7 pixels
Characters Displayed in one-line (minimum| 15 characters
Display Memory:| 7,000 characters

slim/wide
Memory Retention:| One month t
Message Capacity:| 81 different messages can be stored and displayed
Message Operating Modes:|

• 25 consisting of: Automode, Hold, Interlock, Roll (6 directions), Rotate, Sparkle-On, Twinkle, Spray-on, Slide-Across, Switch, Wipe (6 directions), Starburst, Flash, Snow, Scroll Condensed Rotate
• Continuous message entry with automatic centering in any mode
• User programmable logos and graphics
• Five hold speeds

Built-in Animations:| Cherry Bomb Exploding, Don’t Drink and Drive, Fireworks, Slot Machine, No Smoking, Running Animal, Moving Auto, Welcome and  Than
Real-Time Clock:| Date and time, 12 or 24 hour format, maintains accurate time without power for up to 30 days typica
Serial Computer Interface:| RS232 and RS485 (multi-drop networking for up to 255 displays) Options:Ethernet LAN adapter
Power:| Input: 5A, 35W, 7 VAC 120 VAC OR 230 VAC adapter available
Power Cord Length:| 10 Ft. (3m)
Keyboard:| Handheld, Eurostyle, IR remote operated
Case Material:| Molded plas
Limited Warranty:| One-year parts and labor, factory servicing
Agency Appro|

• 120 VAC Model: Power supply has UL/CSA listing.
• 230 VAC Models: Complies with EN 60950: 1992 (Europe).
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• Marked

Operating Temperature:| 32°to 120°F, 0°to 49°C
Humidity Range| 0% to 95% non-cond
Mount| Hardware to accommodate ceiling or wall mounting

LEDArray Mounting Instructions

are included.

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The mounting bracket and scr

LEDArray (6.25 lb, 2.83 kg)|
A mounting kit (pn 1040-9005) can be used to mount the sign on a wall, ceiling, or counter. (The kit contains brackets that attach to the end of the sign and can swivel.)| The flip-up ceiling mounts will come out if the sign is turned over

| The sign will stand up if placed on a counter. However, for greater stability, use a mounting kit (pn 1040-9005).
MegaDot (12.25 lbs, 5.6 kg)|

1.  Attach two wall brackets in the mounting kit (pn 1038-9003) to a wall 46 3/4” (118.7 cm) apart. (measured from the center of each bracket).
2. Attach the mounting brackets to the sign as shown

| Using the mounting kit (pn 1038-9003) and a chain (not supplied in the kit), mount the sign from the ceiling as show

| The sign will stand up if placed on a counter. However, for greater stability, use the mounting kit (pn 1038-9003):

| P/N| DESCRIPTION
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A| —| Ferrite: Insert the end of the 4-conductor data cable (B) with the ferrite core into the RJ11 port on the electronic display – the ferrite core must be closer to the electronic display than it is to the modular network adapte
B| 1088-8624| RS485 2.5m cable
1088-8636| RS485 0.3m cable
C| 4331-0602| Modular Network Adapt
D| 1088-8002| RS485 (300m) bulk, used to connect a modular network adapter to a convertor box or to another modular network adapter.
E| 1088-1111| RS232/RS485 convertor box

BEFORE MOUNTING A SIGN, REMOVE POWER FROM THE SIGN!

WARNING

| Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury. Always disconnect power to sign prior to servicing.

NOTE : LEDArray signs are for indoor use only and should not be continuously exposed to direct sunlight.

NOTE: Mounting hardware that is used to hang or suspend a sign must be able of supporting at least 4 times the weight of the sign.

The ALPHA Discrete Input Interface allows messages to be displayed on standard LEDArray electronic signby using simple on/off contacts to trigger messages that have been stored in a sign. The ALPHA Discrete Input Interface is designed for low-voltage applications.

Messages to be displayed are stored in a sign usin’

• Infrared handheld remote control
• Adaptive software such as ALPHA Messaging software

The ALPHA Discrete Input Interface consists of two types of modules which are connected together  order:

• CPU / Input Module — serves as an interface between the Input Modules and LEDArray signs. Up to four Input modules can be used, depending on the Operating Mode used. The eight, dry contact inputs of each Input Module can be configured to one of five possible Operating Modes:
  • Mode Ø: Discrete Fixed
  • Mode 1: Momentary Triggered
  • Mode 2: Binary Coded Decimal (BCD)
  • Mode 3: Binary
  • Mode 4: Counter
• Power Module — supplies power to the CPU Module / Input Modules

Figure 1
(see component descriptions on other side)

CONNECTIONS TO NETWORK ADAPTER

• Red (-) Differential: Connect to YL (Yellow Terminal)
• Black (+) Differential: Connect to BK (Black Terminal)
• Drain Wire (Shield): Connect to RD (Red Terminal)

These modules are installed in a 12”x12”x4” deep box with a hinged door and cam lock to prevent unauthorized access. The inputs to the modules are pre- wired to terminal blocks for easy installation. A pair of wires from your dry contact(s) is all that is needed to activate the associated messages(s). The messages are pre-programed but can easily be changed with a hand-held remote or laptop computer.

Operating Modes

NOTE : Only one Operating Mode can be used at a time. For example, if three Input Modules were connected together, all three modules would have to use the same Operat

Discrete Fixed (Mode Ø)

Description:| When an input (IØ – I7) is high, the associated sign message is displayed. It is possible to have several messages running simultaneously on a sign.
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Module configuration: (modules can be connected in any order)|

Input Modul

internal jumper settings: AØ = Ø A1 = Ø A2 = Ø AØ = 1 A1 = Ø A2 = 1 Input Module Input Module Input Module Input Module CPU Module AØ = Ø A1 = 1 A2 = 1 AØ = 1 A1 = 1 A2 =

Maximum no. of messages:| 32
Maximum no. of inputs:| 32 (8 inputs per module x 4 Input Modules connected
Sinking (NPN) circuit:|

NOTE: All Input Modules are internally fused. Also, the Power Module is internally fused.
NOTE: Wire the modules according to local electrical code.

Connecting Using RS-485 Network

Networking one or more signs (sh

NOTE : When signs are networked to the CPU Module, all the signs must be the same model when ALPHA Messaging software is used.

• Connect RED wire from RS485 cable to YL screw.
• Connect BLACK wire from RS485 cable to BK screw.
• Connect SHIELD wire from RS485 cable to RD screw if the sign is a Series 4ØØØ or Series 7ØØØ. Otherwise, connect the two SHIELD wires to each other, but not to the RD screw.
  

Mass Notification Signs Connecting using RS-485 Network

Use a twisted pair, 22awg with common shield.

Use modular adapter for network wiring. Connect to sign with RJ-11 cable.

Enclosures

References

• Fire Alarm Resources | Download fire alarm documents
• LED Inc. | Visual Notification Signs | Smoke Control Systems | Leak Detection | Fire System Accessories

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