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Types of sign connections
Types of sign connections
An overview of the methods of connecting signs is presented on the
following pages.
For more detailed information, see the Networking Alpha Signs
manual (pn 9700-0112).
Cable network
In this type of network, one or more signs are connected with RS485
cabling to a PC running AlphaNET™ 2.0.3 software:
Modular network adapter
ALPHA sign
ALPHA sign
RS485
RS232
Converter Box
PC with AlphaNET™
2.0.3 software
Cable network
Modem network
In this configuration, modems are used to connect one or more signs
to a PC running AlphaNET™ 2.0.3 software:
Modular network adapter
ALPHA sign
Converter box
ALPHA sign
Modem
PC with AlphaNET™
2.0.3 software
Modem
Modem network
1 — Connecting your PC to a sign
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