Pro-Lite PL-XPSB4014 (shown) - Manual (Page 30)

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Set-Up
Connecting the Communication Cable
1. Connect the Phone Clip end of the Phone Type Cable to the sign.
2. On the back of your computer, identify a COM PORT. If you have trouble
locating a COM PORT on your computer, please reference your
computer user manual or contact the manufacturer of your computer.
3. Write the COM PORT number you will be using (for example: COM1,
COM2):
COM PORT Number = _____________
4. Connect the 9-Pin connector end to the COM PORT you will be using.
If the 9-pin connector is not connected to the correct COM PORT,
computer communication to your sign will not work.
PLEASE NOTE: The Communication Cable supplied by Pro-Lite is NOT a
phone cable. Should you need a longer length cable, please contact Pro-Lite at
714-668-9988.
Configure Sign
1. Using the hand-held remote, press the "RUN/STOP" key, The sign will
show: STOP MODE.
2. Press the "ESC" key.
3. Press "S" for Set,
4. Now press "ENTER" and continue to press "ENTER" one step at a
time until you see "ID =" on the sign. Write down the ID Number below:
ID Number = ____________________________
5. Again press "ENTER" until you see "Baud Rate =". Write the Baud
Rate setting below. NOTE: If "Baud Rate =" never comes up, your sign
Baud Rate is 300.
Baud Rate Setting = _______________________
6. Now, continue to press "ENTER" until the sign reads "STOP MODE".
7. Your sign MUST be in the "running mode" to receive a transmission
from the computer. To put your sign in the running mode, simply press
the "RUN/STOP" key on the remote. Your sign should be showing a
message.
L.E.D. SIGN