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Theater Installation Guide (97127016B) 37
Software and Installation Verification — Wiring the sign network to the computer
Wiring the sign network to the computer
The following figure depicts an example of wiring the sign network to the computer running Simply
Theater Signs. For more information, refer to “Networking Alpha Signs” (part number 97000112).
Figure 16: Example of sign network wiring to the STS workstation
Item Part # Description
A 1088-9107 End-of-line (EOL) terminator
B — Ferrite (ferrite end toward sign)
C
1088-8624 8-foot RS485 cable
1086-8636 1-foot RS485 cable
D 4331-0602 Modular Network Adapter
E
1088-8002 1000-foot RS485 shielded plenum cable
7122-0283 100-foot RS485 shielded plenum cable
7122-0284 100-foot RS485 outdoor-rated shielded plenum cable
F 1088-1111
Converter Box III with a Converter Box III AC Adapter:
pn 4011-1201 (120 volt)
pn 4011-4201 (230 volt)
G 1088-8634 Type A9 RS232 cable (connects Converter Box III to PC RS232 port)
Alpha sign
Alpha sign
B
C
A
G
E
To next sign
PC running
STS software
D
F