Specifications

October 8, 2003 Networking Alpha Signs (9700-0112C)
10 Wired networks
RS232—single sign
Use this setup when you want a simple serial (RS232) connection to a PC (one sign to one PC, at a distance of
less than 50 feet):
RS485—single sign
Use this setup when you want a simple serial (RS485) connection to a PC (one sign to one PC, at a distance of
greater than 50 feet):
Item Part # Description
A — Ferrite (ferrite end toward sign)
B
1088-8625 25-foot RS232 cable
1088-8627 50-foot RS232 cable
C
4370-0001C RJ11-to-DB25 adapter (for a PC with a 25-pin RS232 port)
1088-9108 RJ11-to-DB9 adapter (for a PC with a 9-pin RS232 port)
Note: Part number 1036-9010, a 6-connector RS232 cable, can replace pn 1088-8625 and pn 1088-9108.
Item Part # Description
A — Ferrite (ferrite end toward sign)
B
1088-8624 8-foot RS485 cable
1088-8636 1-foot RS485 cable (recommended)
C 4331-0602
Modular Network Adapter (See “Appendix G—Modular Network Adapter to Converter Box
III wiring” on page 61 for specific wiring information.)
D
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
E 1088-1111
Converter Box III with a Converter Box III AC Adapter:
pn 4011-1201 (120 volt)
pn 4011-4201 (230 volt)
F 1088-8634 Type A9 RS232 cable (connects Converter Box III to PC RS232 port)
G — DB9-to-DB25 adapter (if PC has a 25-pin RS232 port)
Alpha sign
A
B
C
To PC’s RS232 or
TTL port
To sign’s RS232
port
PC running
messaging
software
50 feet or less
Alpha sign
A
B
C
To PC’s RS232
port
To sign’s
RS485-only
port
PC running
messaging
software
Up to 4000 feet. If more,
a repeater box is
necessary.
50 feet or less
D
E
F
G