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This user manual is intended to address most common configurations and setup. As most projects are unique and custom, please take care to follow local ordinance for proper installation and electrical requirements. Your display may have unique characteristics that may not be exactly addressed within this user manual, please contact MaxxLite LED Signs for custom support. www.MaxxLite.com 101 West Big Beaver Road, 14th Floor, Troy, Michigan - USA | 800.690.0600 A Sitto Industries Company Manufacturing Quality Since 1976 User Manual

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This user manual is intended to address most common configurations and setup.

As most projects are unique and custom, please take care to follow local ordinancefor proper installation and electrical requirements.

Your display may have unique characteristics that may not be exactly addressedwithin this user manual, please contact MaxxLite LED Signs for custom support.

www.MaxxLite.com101 West Big Beaver Road, 14th Floor, Troy, Michigan - USA | 800.690.0600

A Sitto Industries CompanyManufacturing Quality Since 1976

User Manual

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Index: Page 01: Introduction Page 02: Typical Double Pole Installation Page 03: Typical Single Pole Installation Page 04: Typical Flat Wall Installation Page 05: Typical Electrical Connection Page 06: Wifi Network Connection Setup - Single Controller Configuration Page 07: Wifi Network Connection Setup - Two or more Controller Configuration Page 08: Direct Network Connection Setup Page 09: Wifi Router Configuration and Install Page 10: Setting up Display Upload Software Page 11: Adding content and building program for upload to display Page 12: Sample program structure

Step 1. Bolt angle brackets to backside of LED displayStep 2. Cut to appropriate length and weld to poles-Take care to measure spacing so that the LED brackets will restonto the steel angles after welding.

-Steel Angle should be 2.5" x 2.5" x 1/4" wall minimum,-Also be sure that the steel angles are level.Step 3. Drill holes in steel angles matching hole patterns on LED bracketsStep 4. Gently seat the LED display onto the steel angle and bolt together.-Washers and locking washers are necessary.

steel angle

Step 1

Step 2

Weld

Step 3

Step 4

Back Side of LED Display

Steel AnglesProvided by Installer

Drill Holes To Align With Brackets

Thru-Bolt LED Bracketto Steel Angle

Based on overall display sizeand structural variables

additional bracing orgussets may be needed

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Between Double Pole

Typical Double Pole Installation

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Step 1. Bolt angle brackets to backside of LED displayStep 2. Cut to appropriate length and weld to pole-Take care to measure spacing so that the LED brackets will restonto the steel angles after welding.

-Steel Angle should be 2.5" x 2.5" x 1/4" wall minimum,-Also be sure that the steel angles are level.Step 3. Drill holes in steel angles matching hole patterns on LED bracketsStep 4. Gently seat the LED display onto the steel angle and bolt together.-Washers and locking washers are necessary.

steel angle

Step 1

Step 2

Weld

Step 3

Step 4

Back Side of LED Display

Steel AnglesProvided by Installer

Drill Holes To Align With Brackets

Thru-Bolt LED Bracketto Steel Angle

Based on overall display sizeand structural variables

additional bracing orgussets may be needed

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Typical Single Pole Installation

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Step 1. Bolt angle brackets to backside of LED displayStep 2. Cut to appropriate length and structurally fastento wall. (Refer to local guidelines and building ordinance)-Take care to measure spacing so that the LED brackets will restonto the steel angles after welding.

-Steel Angle should be 2.5" x 2.5" x 1/4" wall minimum,-Also be sure that the steel angles are level.Step 3. Drill holes in steel angles matching hole patterns on LED bracketsStep 4. Gently seat the LED display onto the steel angle and bolt together.-Washers and locking washers are necessary.

steel angle

Step 1

Step 2

Structurally Secureto Building Wall

Step 3

Step 4

Back Side of LED Display

Steel AnglesProvided by Installer

Drill Holes To Align With Brackets

Thru-Bolt LED Bracketto Steel Angle

Based on overall display sizeand structural variables

additional bracing may be needed.(Refer to local guidelines and building ordinance)

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Typical Flat Wall Installation

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Back Side of LED Display

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Typical Electrical Connection

Because every installation is different and unique, the power cable is left inside the cabinetuntil ready for installation and wiring by licenced Electrical Contractor.This process eliminates installation and placement issues.

Simply drill into the cabinet (sides, top, bottom or back) install watertight Bell box and make connections.

Steps:-Power cables are inside the cabinet-Locate best access point as not to interfere with installation of sign cabinetand easily accessible for service and maintenance.-Drill hole to mate with watertight Bell box and make secure watertight seal.-Run cable into Bell box and make typical connections.

All work must be performed by Licensed Electrical Contractor.Dedicated and proper grounding and load ratings applied.Local disconnect necessary per Electrical Code.

Repeat directions for network cable connection.

Red = LoadBlue = Neutral for 110v Application

or Load for 220v ApplicationGreen = Dedicated Ground

Note:Internal power supplies havea voltage selector switch andmust be set to the appropriatevoltage. 115V or 220V, basedon the power provide to thedisplay.

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Controller

ReceivingCard

ReceivingCard

Side Two Side One

ControllerReceiving

CardIP 192.168.1.228

AntennaCable

Antenna

AntennaMagnet

NetworkCable

NetworkCable

NextReceiving

Card

Connect to Network: MaxxLite LED

Password: XXXXXXXX

PLACE WIFI ROUTER INSIDEDISPLAY WITH CONTROLLER

CONNECT NETWORK CABLEFROM WIFI ROUTER

TO CONTROLLER

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLETO WIFI ROUTER AND PLACE

ANTENNA ALONG OUTSIDE EDGE

A

B

C

A

B

C

PROVIDE POWER OUTLETAND CONNECT WIFI PLUGD

D

(PLACE ABOVE BOTTOM TO AVOID MOISTURE)

WIFI NETWORK CONNECTION SETUP

MaxxLite LED

Password: xxxxxxxx

Single controller configuration

LED Display Systems

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Controller

ReceivingCard

Side One

ControllerReceiving

CardIP 192.168.1.227

MaxxLite LED

Password: xxxxxxxx

AntennaCable

Antenna

AntennaMagnet

NetworkCableNetwork

Cable

NextReceiving

Card

Connect to Network: MaxxLite LED

Password: XXXXXXXX

PLACE WIFI ROUTER INSIDEDISPLAY WITH CONTROLLER

CONNECT NETWORK CABLEFROM WIFI ROUTER

TO CONTROLLER

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLETO WIFI ROUTER AND PLACE

ANTENNA ALONG OUTSIDE EDGE

A

B

C

A

B

C

PROVIDE POWER OUTLETAND CONNECT WIFI PLUGD

D

(PLACE ABOVE BOTTOM TO AVOID MOISTURE)

WIFI NETWORK CONNECTION SETUP

Controller

ReceivingCard

Side Two

Two or more controller configuration

ControllerReceiving

CardIP 192.168.1.228

NetworkCable

NextReceiving

Card

LED Display Systems

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Controller

ReceivingCard

ReceivingCard

Side Two Side One

ControllerReceiving

CardIP 192.168.1.228

NetworkCable

NetworkCable

NextReceiving

Card

CONNECT NETWORK CABLEFROM CONTROLLER

TO LAPTOP

CONFIGURELOCAL AREA NETWORK

ON LAPTOP

CHANGE TCP/IPv4 TO192.168.1.100

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

A

B

C

ON LAPTOP GO TONETWORK CONNECTIONS

-RIGHT CLICK AND

GO TO PROPERTIES

CLICK ON (TCP/IPv4)

CLICK ON PROPERTIES

CLICK ON

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

A

B

C

DIRECT NETWORK CONNECTION SETUP LED Display Systems

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Instructions:

1) Configure the Wifi Router-power up router-connect laptop to router port 1-change IP in laptop to 192.168.0.66-log into your router by entering 192.168.0.1 in internet explorer-change the router IP address to 192.168.1.1-change IP in laptop to 192.168.1.66-log into your router by entering 192.168.1.1 in internet explorer-change the router name to “MaxxLite LED”-apply maxxliteled01 for a password

2) Provide power outlet inside the sign cabinet to plug in the Wifi Router.

3) Place Wifi router inside the sign cabinet and plug in the power

4) Connect the controller to the Wifi router port 1(use network cable that came with router)

5) In laptop Wifi networks, locate and connect to MaxxLite LED,enter password as requested.

6) You are ready to communicate and upload your content

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WIFI ROUTER CONFIGURATION AND INSTALL

Wifi Router:D-Link N-300Wireless N Gigabit RouterDIR-655 Antenna / Cable

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Setting up your Display

Before content can be added to the display, the software must be configured to match the display specifications.

The pixel matrix of the specific display must be known to perform this configuration. For this example, 224W x 112H will be used.

Start the Upload Program . Click on FILE then NEW.

Enter your Screen Matrix, Select (V3) Program Click OK

Set up Window Screen Layout (Single Window Standard) Click OK

Your program file is now ready for content.

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Adding Content

Click on then button, click on "insert Files" and select item(s) to add.

After you add the items, set the "Entrance Time" and "Delay Time".

Once you click on an item, your options will appear on the right side of page.

Typical settings are 1 (sec) for Entrance Time and 3 (sec) for Delay Time.

You can also change the "Entrance Effect" (Typical is RANDOM)

To enter simple TEXT, click on the button and select "EDIT TEXT". This will place an [EditText] line item within your Program

Window. Now you will need to modify the "EditText" item.

Double Click on the [Edit Text] to open the editing box. Type in the text you want. Entrance and delay times can be set here.

Highlight the text you typed and press to make your modifications. Such as Font, Color and Size. Press ok when done.

Set the justification . Background color can be changed by pressing the color button .

With the EDIT TEXT feature the text size may need to be adjusted several times to obtain the best fit within your screen.

To DELETE and item, click on the item and click on the button above. (you will be asked to confirm)

If you have 2 program windows, you can repeat the above steps to enter content.

To change the order in which content appears, select an item and use the buttons to adjust.

To preview the program press the button. Be sure to press the button to exit the play mode and return to edit mode.

Save your program with a current date so that you can return to the current file easily. "Sample 2014-01-06"

Program is now ready to upload to the display. Click on "LED Control", "Send Program to Arm9"

A "Facility" dialog box will appear, click on the box next to the IP address and pres "SEND"

(If the IP address does not appear, click on "refresh" and only select V3 the ok)

A confirmation box will appear, press ok to transmit. When confirmed, press exit.

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Sample of how the file structure will look like:

To watch complete video instructions of how to configure and manage content, please visit www.MaxxLite.com

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