For prices, please call Alpha-American Programmable Signs at (800) 223-4636 or use our Request Form.If your Alpha sign has modified firmware, you may order a standard firmware replacement chip by calling 1-80. Alpha signs with modified firmware often will not work with an Alpha programming keyboard or with Alpha software. Some Alpha signs have modified firmware, so they can be used in special applications, such as News Ticker, Stock Ticker, Sports Ticker, or Lottery displays, or as ACD readerboards for specific phone systems. This cable connects the Alpha Ethernet Adapter to your local area network.įor additional information on RS232, RS485, or Ethernet connectivity, including layout schematics, cable and connector diagrams, click here to download the Networking Alpha Signs manual. It converts your computer's Ethernet data stream into RS232 communications. This device connects directly to the Alpha sign. One (1) Alpha Ethernet Adapter (part # 1088-1114A). To program a current Alpha LED electronic sign model using a computer, software, and Ethernet connectivity, you will need the following items. AlphaNet software, Alpha Messaging, or Alpha Remote Messaging software to program the Alpha sign.Īnother Less Expensive Ethernet Connectivity Option.If your computer has a 25-pin serial port, order a DB25F serial cable (part # 1000-0025). If your computer has a 9-pin serial port, order a DB9F adapter (part # 1000-0009).
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To program a current Alpha electronic LED sign model using a computer, software, and RS232 connectivity, you will need the following items. This cable connects the MSS485 Ethernet Adapter to your local area network. It converts your computer's Ethernet data stream into RS485 communications. This device is installed near one of your Alpha displays. To program your older Alpha sign using a computer, software, and Ethernet connectivity, you will need the following items. AlphaNet software to program the Alpha sign.This adapter plugs into your Alpha sign's DIN connector to provide an RS485 cable connection. Older Alpha Signs Only: One (1) T-Connector (part # 1088-3004A) for each sign. The other end of this cable attaches to an RS485 Network Adapter. One end of this cable attaches to the Alpha sign RS485 port or to a T-Connector on older Alpha models.
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This adapter attaches to the RS485 Network Cable and provides a connection for one RS485 Modular Cable. One (1) RS485 Network Adapter (part # 4331-0602) for each sign. This cable runs from the Converter Box to an RS485 Network Adapter near each Alpha sign. This cable is Belden 8761 AWG 22 shielded twisted pair. If your computer doesn't have a serial port, but it has a USB port, you may purchase a USB to Serial Port adapter at your local computer store (CompUSA, Fry's, etc.). This cable attaches the Converter Box to your computer's serial port.
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If your computer has a 25-pin serial port, order a DB25F serial cable (part # 1088-8633). If your computer has a 9-pin serial port, order a DB9F serial cable (part # 1088-8634). One (1) 6-foot RS232 Converter Box Attachment Cable. It converts your computer's serial output from RS232 to RS485 communications. This device is installed near your messaging computer. To program your Alpha LED electronic sign using a computer, software, and RS485 connectivity, you will need the following items. Current Alpha sign models can use RS232, RS485 or Ethernet connectivity items. Older Alpha sign models can use either RS485 connectivity or Ethernet connectivity items. You can also use RS232 connectivity to program many Alpha and Betabrite electronic LED sign models. You can use AlphaNet software and RS485 or Ethernet connectivity items to program any Alpha sign by computer. Editing messages on a computer screen is MUCH easier than editing messages on the screen of the sign and in sign memory. Using software to program your sign is a much better programming solution than using either the cable or infrared remote keyboards. While replacement Alpha Cable Remote Keyboards for the Alpha 210, 221, 430, 440, 460, 480, 710, 715, and 790i displays have been unavailable for several years, this does not mean that you cannot program your Alpha LED electronic sign, if you do not have a keyboard. Programming Alpha Signs Without a KeyboardĬall 1-80 to order software and connectivity items to program Alpha or Betabrite electronic LED signs without an Alpha or Betabrite Remote Control Programming Keyboard.