Tapco Adaptive Alpha Premier Manual

PART NUMBER 1260600601 REV. B
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Alpha Premier Information Display

© Copyright 2020 Adaptive Display Systems LLC. All rights reserved.
Adaptive Display Systems
7840 North 86th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA
414-357-2020
414-357-2029 (fax)
http://www.adaptivedisplays.com
Adaptive is a registered trademark of Adaptive Display Systems. Alpha Premier Information Display is a registered trade-
mark of Adaptive Display Systems. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Your sign was shipped with an IP address of 10.11.11.254.
Adaptive recommends logging the new IP address below.
New IP Address:

ALPHA PID SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL (PN 1260600601 REV. B) 1
Contents
Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Revision history .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety information ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
Equipment protection .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................... 1-2
Exterior views .............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Opening a sign ............................................................................................................................ 2-3
Interior views ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
Label locations ............................................................................................................................ 2-7
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Sign mounting guidelines and requirements ............................................................................... 3-2
Environmental requirements ....................................................................................................... 3-2
Ventilation requirements ............................................................................................................. 3-3
Lifting the sign ............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Mounting the sign ....................................................................................................................... 3-5
Install the sun shield (optional) ................................................................................................... 3-7
Requirements for electrical installation ....................................................................................... 4-1
Earth-grounding signs ................................................................................................................. 4-2
Lightning strike protection ........................................................................................................... 4-2
Install power to the sign .............................................................................................................. 4-3
Connect to the messaging computer .......................................................................................... 5-1
Physical inspection ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
Front lens cleaning (outside of sign) ........................................................................................... 6-2
Turn off power ............................................................................................................................. 6-3
Replace the circuit breaker ......................................................................................................... 6-4
Replace the surge suppressor..................................................................................................... 6-5
Replace the Ethernet device ....................................................................................................... 6-6
Replace the Ethernet to fiber optic converter ............................................................................. 6-7
Replace the light sensor assembly ............................................................................................. 6-8
Replace the 4.2VDC power supply ............................................................................................. 6-9
Replace the 5VDC power supply ................................................................................................ 6-10
Replace the display adapter board ............................................................................................. 6-11
Replace the sign controller ......................................................................................................... 6-12
Replace the fan ........................................................................................................................... 6-13
Replace the display board ........................................................................................................... 6-14
1INTRODUCTION
2EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
3MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
4ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
5NETWORKING
6Maintenance

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ALPHA PID SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL (PN 1260600601 REV. B) 1-1
Introduction 1
Purpose
This manual explains how to mount and electrically connect an Alpha PID sign. It is intended for sign installers.
Revision history
Safety information
Equipment symbols
Dangers, warnings, cautions, and notices
Dangers, Warnings, cautions, and notices are posted in appropriate locations throughout this manual.
Revision Date Notes
1260600601 Rev. A November 3, 2020 First release.
Chassis ground
Main power (I = ON, 0 = OFF)

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Introduction
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
1
Equipment protection
Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD)
This equipment contains components that may be damaged by “static electricity”, or electrostatic discharge. To prevent this from
happening, be sure to follow the guidelines in Adaptive Display System’s Tech Memo 00-0005, “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) Damage,” available on our Web site at http://www.Adaptivedisplays.com.
EMI compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with installation
guidelines, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Memory backup
In the event of power loss, a super capacitor in an Alpha PID sign provides power to the memory on the controller in order to save
messages and time settings.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
47 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier:
• 1260800101 - ALPHA PID-8RGB 48RX192C SF
• 1260800102 - ALPHA PID-8RPN 1260600601 REV. AGB 48RX192C DF
Party issuing Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
ADAPTIVE Micro Systems LLC
7840 N 86th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53224
USA
http://www.adaptivedisplays.com/
Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information
ADAPTIVE Micro Systems LLC
7840 N 86th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53224
USA
http://www.adaptivedisplays.com/
FCC Compliance Statement (for products subject to Part 15)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Thomas Mandler
Adaptive's FCC Compliance Officer
(6/9/2020

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Equipment Description 2
Equipment Description
Exterior views Top Power / Data Entry
Top view
Front and side views
All sizes are similar.
Item Name Description
APOWER ENTRY Entry point for power wiring
BCOMMUNICATION ENTRY Entry point for communication cables
CTAMPER PROOF DOOR LATCH Water-tight latch covers keyhole
DLIGHT SENSOR LOCATION Monitors ambient light and adjusts sign brightness accordingly
ELATCH KEY Opens the door latches
Single-sided signs
Double-sided signs
D
C
AB
E
Single-sided signs Double-sided signs

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Equipment Description 2
Equipment Description
Exterior views Bottom Power / Data Entry
Bottom view
Front and side views
All sizes are similar.
Item Name Description
APOWER ENTRY Entry point for power wiring
BCOMMUNICATION ENTRY Entry point for communication cables
CTAMPER PROOF DOOR LATCH Water-tight latch covers keyhole
DLIGHT SENSOR LOCATION Monitors ambient light and adjusts sign brightness accordingly
ELATCH KEY Opens the door latches
Single-sided signs
Double-sided signs
B
A
D
C
E
Single-sided signs Double-sided signs

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Equipment Description
OPENING A SIGN
2
Opening a sign
Tools you will need
• Latch key
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
1. Be sure to allow enough space between you and the sign to fully open the sign.
2. Use the latch key to open all but one of the door latches on the front of the sign.
DANGER Hazardous voltage. Contact with high voltage will cause death or serious injury.
The power switches on the circuit breaker DO NOT turn off power to all lines in a sign. Remove power at the source.
WARNING Blunt Force Trauma. Sign door spring opens and could cause serious injury. Use one hand to control the opening of the
sign.
17.6 in
28.4 in

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Equipment Description
2
OPENING A SIGN
3. Before opening the last door latch, place one hand on the front of the sign case to control the force at which at sign opens.
4. Lower the display board rail. Locate the screws securing the inner display board panel. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to
loosen the captive screws.
WARNING Blunt Force Trauma. The inner display board panel will open out when the last screw is loosened. Use
one hand to gently lower the panel.
Loosen the captive screws.

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Equipment Description
INTERIOR VIEWS
2
Interior views
Primary sign
Item Name Description
AEARTH GROUND LUG It is the end user’s responsibility to make this connection to the sign in accordance to the
National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 250 and local codes. This connection is mandatory to
ensure compliance with Adaptive warranty.
B5 VDC POWER SUPPLY Supplies power to the controller, display adapter and fans
CPOWER RAIL Contains the circuit breaker, customer AC connections, 5VDC power supply and surge
suppressor
D4.2VDC POWER SUPPLY Supplies power to the display boards
ECIRCULATING FAN Circulates air within the sign to cool the components
FCOMMUNICATION RAIL Connection to the messaging computer. Either Ethenet or fiber optic to Ethernet
GLIGHT SENSOR Monitors ambient light and adjusts the sign brightness accordingly
HCONTROLLER PLATE Contains the controller board
IDISPLAY BOARD Displays messages
A
C
DED E
F
G
H
I
A
B

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Equipment Description
2
INTERIOR VIEWS
Secondary sign
Item Name Description
A4.2 VDC POWER SUPPLY Supplies power to the display boards
BCIRCULATING FAN Circulates air within the sign to cool the components
CLIGHT SENSOR Monitors ambient light and adjusts the sign brightness accordingly
DDISPLAY ADAPTER Feeds video to the display boards
EDISPLAY BOARD Displays messages
ABA B
C
D
E

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Label locations
Sign rating label
Sign labels are located on three places on the sign:
• Outside: On the left side of sign when looking at the primary side of the sign.
• Inside: Next to the customer power connection.
Item Name Description
ASIGN MODEL
NUMBER
BSERIAL NUMBER Consecutive, unique identification number for the sign
CSERIES LETTER Revision level of sign
DELECTRICAL
INFORMATION
Input voltage, frequency, and total amperage of the sign
“AMPS” = total sign amperage
Adaptive Micro Systems LLC
7840 N. 86th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA
Label No. 1260600401,Rev A
SERIES: A
VOLTS: 110-255VAC 50/60Hz
AMPS: XXX
SIGN MODEL#: ALPHA PID-8RGB 48RX192C SF
*ALPHA PID-8RGB 48RX192C SF*
PARTS SERVICEABLE BY TRAI NED TECH NI CIAN S
ON LY! DISCON NECT P OW ER BEFORE SER VI CIN G!
S/N: LW00002014
*LW00002014*
B
A
C
D
PID-8RBG 48RX192C SF
Number of rows and columns in pixels
LED lamp color:
• R = Red
• A = Amber
• RGB = Full color
Primary or secondary sign
PID sign
Sign pitch

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Mechanical Installation 3
Mechanical Installation
Overview
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.
Structures defined
Super-structure: Customer or installer supplied structure to which the sign is 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.
WARNINGWARNING Sign must be supported (affixed to a super-structure able to withstand live loads and comply with all national
and local codes) prior to servicing, otherwise the sign may tip, causing serious injury.

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Mechanical Installation
SIGN MOUNTING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
3
Sign mounting guidelines and requirements
Notice: Do not use the sign’s ground-lug for grounding installation equipment such as welding equipment or the warranty
will be void. Only the sign 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. 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 any 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 3-3.
Notice: Do not alter the factory applied finish of the sign. Any modifications to the sign housing will void the warranty.
Environmental requirements
• Temperature is between -22 °F and 122° F (30°C -50°C).
• Non-condensing humidity does not exceed 95%.

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Mechanical Installation
3
VENTILATION 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.
Always take into consideration other neighboring heat sources, such as back-lit signs, lighting sources, etc., and add additional
ventilation when needed.
Note: Shading the back of single-sided signs will enhance thermal performance.
Minimum requirements
• 1 inch on each end of the sign case
• 2 inches above the sign case
1” 1”
2” 2”

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Mechanical Installation
LIFTING THE SIGN
3
Lifting the sign
Follow the OSHA guidelines for safe lifting when lifting or moving the PID sign. Refer to OSHA for the guidelines.
When lifting the sign into place:
• Make sure the equipment is suitable for the type of lifting and the weight of the sign.
• Support the sign evenly across the bottom, using equipment supplied by others.
• Move the sign into place before mounting. Then, use optionally supplied mounting kits to mount the sign.
• Take care to not damage the painted finish.
WARNINGWARNING
Crush hazard. Improperly lifting of a sign can create a crush hazard causing personal injury and damage to
the sign. Do not use eyebolts to lift an assembled sign. They are designed to only lift a sign section from the
shipping container. Lift the sign evenly and level, with no more than a 15 degree tilt.

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Mechanical Installation
3
MOUNTING THE SIGN
Mounting the sign
The methods used to mount a sign vary greatly. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the installation complies with all national
and local codes.
Notice: Dissimilar metals must be isolated to avoid galvanic corrosion.
Any area on the sign’s frame from which paint is removed during mounting, must be recoated with paint that is UL recognized
to standard UL-1332, category DTOV2. Failure to repaint the area will result in accelerated corrosion of the sign’s structure.
Adaptive Displays is not responsible for any failure in the sign’s structure because of accelerated corrosion. Failure to comply
will void the sign’s warranty.
T-slot ceiling mounting (optional)
The T-slots are factory installed. Field installation is not required.

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Mechanical Installation
MOUNTING THE SIGN
3
Bracket ceiling mounting (optional)
Tools you will need
• 7/16-inch socket or wrench
Install the brackets using the provided hardware as shown below.
Wall mounting
Tools you will need
• 7/16-inch socket or wrench
Install the mounting brackets using the provided hardware as shown below.

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Mechanical Installation
3
INSTALL THE SUN SHIELD (OPTIONAL)
Install the sun shield (optional)
Tools you will need
• 7/16-inch socket or wrench
Install the sun shield using the supplied hardware as shown below.
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