RGB Technology PM Series User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
PM AND PS SERIES PRICE MODULES

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1Manufacturer
RGB Technology Sp. z o. o.
Karola Mytnika 28
75-129 Koszalin
POLAND
2Specification
Available LED colours:
white,
amber
red,
blue,
green,
yellow.
3Transport and storage
The device is sensitive to mechanical damage. Care should be taken to properly protect the device during
transport so as to eliminate any damage on the way. The device should be stored at temperature not less than
-25°C and not higher than +60°C and at humidity below 99% RH.
4Device installation
NOTICE!
Before any installation or maintenance operations refer to the manual supplied by the manufacturer. Improper
connection to the power supply, incautious device installation, or improper use may cause property damage. In
addition, failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions may void the warranty.
NOTICE!
Remember that all components should be mounted with the cables facing down.
NOTICE!
It is forbidden to make any additional mounting points or holes in the device assembly components. Each
individual LED module (digit) has a specific position in the price module. The key to the proper functioning of the
system is to make appropriate electrical connections.
5Installation of LED modules
Each individual LED module (digit) has its address. The address number is located on the top edge of the
junction box (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1

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Table 1 shows correct arrangement of the digits in the price pylon:
Table 1
PYLON
Digit numbers (Fig. 2)
6
5
4
3
2
1
Digit addresses
5
4
3
2
1
0
Fig. 2
Figure 2 shows an example of a price pylon consisting of four PM25-4U price modules per side1. The numbering
of the price modules starts from the top as shown in the figure above. The first price module from the top
should be connected to the A1 connector in the controller, the next - to the A2 connector etc. The price
modules may be mounted in any position in the price pylon - the key to proper functioning is the correct
connection of the modules to the appropriate connectors in the controller. The price modules are characterized
by ingress protection rating IP-67, and the controller - by ingress protection rating IP-65.
A remote control antenna should be located at a minimum height of 2 m on the side at which a remote control
will be used. Make sure that there are no major interference sources on the transmission path. The remote
control should be operated at least 10 cm away from any covers, especially large metal structures.
1explanatory figure

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6Connections in collective boxes
Connections in collective boxes are made using WAGO clamp connectors. To properly connect a cable to the
connector, pull a free lever up, then insert the cable to the limit and latch the lever. Always make sure that the
cable is firmly held by the connector. When you connect more than 5 cores to a WAGO connector, make
a bridge with another WAGO connector (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
7Connection of price modules to the controller
Fig. 4
The controller has 16 connectors, 8 per each side of the pylon, to which the user connects price modules. The
number of connectors used depends on the number of the price modules in use. The price modules must be
connected in accordance with the order of their installation on the price pylon, the diagram of which is shown in
Figure 2. The price module connection consists in threading the cable coming out of the price module collective box
through the gland2and in connecting it to the appropriate connector (A1 ÷ A8, B1 ÷ B8) inside the controller housing.
A white signal cable (1) should be connected to the "S" connector and a green (or brown) signal cable (2) to the "G"
connector.
Connector markings
Core colours
Alternative core colours
Notes
S
White
White
Signal line for price module
G
Green
Brown
GND line
2After threading the cable, twist the gland so that the cable is fixed.

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8Electrical connection diagram
8.1 Electrical diagram of an example price pylon consisting of five price
modules per side.
Fig. 5
Legend:
A1, B1, ... –price modules' numbers,
S - controller
Red -1- - 3 x 1mm² cable of the length of 5 m (core markings: blue, brown, yellow-and-green)
powering the price modules and the controller,
Red -230V- –230V power supply,
Blue -2- - 2 x 0.5 mm² signal cable of the length of 5 m (core markings: white, green; alternative
core markings: white, brown) connecting the price modules with the controller,
Dark blue -3- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings: black, red) light sensor input.
Black -4-- - 5-metre long antenna cable.
Notice!
Make sure that all components should be mounted with the cables facing down!

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8.2 Pylon controller diagram
Fig. 6
Legend:
1 . Antenna connector: - remote control antenna terminated with the SMA connector,
2. Wi-Fi connector - Wi-Fi connector - optional item,
2. Ethernet connector: - connector enabling communication with a computer via an Ethernet cable,
4. Current Loop connector - connector enabling communication via a digital current loop
4-20mA,
5. RS-485 / RS-422 connector - connector enabling communication via RS-485 and RS-422. The connector
has an additional 5 VDC output for a radiomodem:
5V - 5 VDC power supply;
A - RS-485 and RS-422 interface non-inverting line;
B - RS-485 and RS-422 interface inverting line;
GND - RS-485 and RS-422 interface GND line;
6. Brightness sensor connector - connector to which the price display automatic brightness control sensor is
connected,
7. LEDs - status LEDs signalling the device operation:
PW - green LED - signals powering the controller,
ST - red LED - signals the device status,
RM - red LED - signals receiving a signal from the remote control,
WF - blue LED - signals Wi-Fi connection,
8. Multifunction button - button for adding a remote control to the controller.

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8.3 Electrical connection diagram - LAN
Fig. 7
Legend:
Red -1- - 3 x 1mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
blue - N, brown - L, yellow-and-green - PE); controller power lead,
Blue -2- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 5 m (core markings and connection method:
white - S, green (or brown) - G); signal cable connecting price modules with the
controller,
Grey -3- - 5-metre long antenna cable.
Orange -4- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
red - F, black - GND); automatic brightness control sensor cable,
Green -5- - 2-metre long LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 Ethernet plug.

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8.4 Electrical connection diagram - Wi-Fi + LAN
Fig. 8
Legend:
Red -1- - 3 x 1 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
blue - N, brown - L, yellow-and-green - PE); controller power lead,
Blue -2- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 5 m (core markings and connection method:
white - S, green (or brown) - G); signal cable connecting price modules with the
controller,
Grey -3- - 5-metre long antenna cable.
Orange -4- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
red - F, black - GND); automatic brightness control sensor cable,
Green -5- - 2-metre long LAN cable terminated with an Ethernet RJ-45 plug.
Golden -6- –1.1-metre long Wi-Fi antenna cable.

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8.5 Electrical connection diagram - Radiomodem option
Fig. 9
Legend:
Red -1- - 3 x 1mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
blue - N, brown - L, yellow-and-green - PE); controller power lead,
Blue -2- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 5 m (core markings and connection method:
white - S, green (or brown) - G); signal cable connecting price modules with the
controller,
Grey -3- - 5-metre long antenna cable.
Orange -4- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
red - F, black - GND); automatic brightness control sensor cable,
Green -5- - 2-metre long LAN cable terminated with an Ethernet RJ-45 plug.
Purple -7- - 4 x 0.75 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
white - A, green - B, red - 5V, black –GND; alternative core markings: yellow –A, white –
B, brown –5V, green - GND); cable connecting the radiomodem with the controller,
Pink -8- –RS-232 interface cable terminated with DE9 plugs,

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8.6 Electrical connection diagram - RS-485
Fig. 10
Legend:
Red -1- - 3 x 1mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
blue - N, brown - L, yellow-and-green - PE); controller power lead,
Blue -2- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 5 m (core markings and connection method:
white - S, green (or brown) - G); signal cable connecting price modules with the
controller,
Grey -3- - 5-metre long antenna cable.
Orange -4- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
red - F, black - GND); automatic brightness control sensor cable,
Green -5- - 2-metre long LAN cable terminated with an Ethernet RJ-45 plug.
Brown -9- - RS-485 interface cable.

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8.7 Electrical connection diagram - RS485/RS232 converter option
Fig. 11
Legend:
Red -1- - 3 x 1mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
blue - N, brown - L, yellow-and-green - PE); controller power lead,
Blue -2- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 5 m (core markings and connection method:
white - S, green (or brown) - G); signal cable connecting price modules with the
controller,
Grey -3- - 5-metre long antenna cable.
Orange -4- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable of the length of 2 m (core markings and connection method:
red - F, black - GND); automatic brightness control sensor cable,
Green -5- - 2-metre long LAN cable terminated with an Ethernet RJ-45 plug.
Pink -8- - RS-232 interface cable terminated with DE9 plugs,
Brown -9- - 2 x 0.5 mm² cable (core markings and connection method:
white - A, green (or brown) - B); RS-485 interface cable.

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9Accessories
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Antenna (Fig. 13) with product code: 103-01-03,
- cable: RG174,
- cable length: 5 m,
- gain: 3.5 dB,
- vertical polarization,
- weight: 60 g,
- dimensions: Ø30x140 mm,
- colour: black,
- operating temperature -45°C~+75°C,
- waterproof housing.
Fig. 14
Mounting the antenna (Fig. 14):
- carbon steel (DC01),
- mounting material thickness: 1 mm,
Holes:
- 2 x ⌀12 holes for routing the antenna cable,
- 3 x ⌀6,5 mounting holes.
Fig. 15
WiFi antenna (Fig. 15)(optional):
- requires a controller with an additional WiFi
module installed,
- cable: RG174,
- gain: 2-3 dB,
- linear polarization,
- colour: black,
- operating temperature -40°C~+85°C,
- ingress protection rating: IP-67.
Fig. 16
RCR-01 remote control with product code 102-
02-11:
- dimensions: 125x56x7,3 mm,
- remote control power supply: CR2032 battery,
- ingress protection rating: IP-50,
- weight: 38 g.

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10 Disposal and recycling
10.1 Packaging material recycling
The packaging elements must be segregated and, then, recycled in accordance with the local executive
regulations on waste disposal.
10.2 Device disposal
The device must not be disposed of with normal municipal waste!
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EC (WEEE), the user is obliged to transfer the damaged or destroyed
device to the appropriate disposal facility if there is no economically justified repair possibility.
11 Most common installation errors
1. Boxes mounted contrary to the manual, e.g. with the cables facing up.
2. LED modules installed contrary to the diagram, i.e. exchanged order of module addresses.
3. Drilling additional mounting points or holes in the collective boxes.
4. Connecting the signal anode and cathode (white and green cores) to two different ports of the controller.
Urządzenia nie wolno wyrzucać wraz ze zwykłymi odpadami komunalnymi!
Zgodnie z dyrektywą 2002/96/WE (WEEE), użytkownik w przypadku, gdy nie jest uzasadniona
ekonomicznie naprawa, zobowiązany jest przekazać uszkodzone lub zniszczone urządzenie do
odpowiedniego zakładu utylizacji.