


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.
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AlphaNet software, Alpha Messaging, or Alpha Remote Messaging software to program the Alpha sign.Īnother Less Expensive Ethernet Connectivity Option.
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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). 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.

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.
