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Programming Alpha Signs Without a Keyboard

Call 1-800-223-4636 to order software and connectivity items to program Alpha or Betabrite electronic LED signs without an Alpha or Betabrite Remote Control Programming Keyboard.

While replacement Alpha Cable Remote Keyboards for the Alpha 210, 221, 430, 440, 460, 480, 710, 715, and 790i displays have been unavailable for several years, this does not mean that you cannot program your Alpha LED electronic sign, if you do not have a keyboard.

Using software to program your sign is a much better programming solution than using either the cable or infrared remote keyboards. Editing messages on a computer screen is MUCH easier than editing messages on the screen of the sign and in sign memory.

You can use AlphaNet software and RS485 or Ethernet connectivity items to program any Alpha sign by computer. You can also use RS232 connectivity to program many Alpha and Betabrite electronic LED sign models.

Older Alpha sign models can use either RS485 connectivity or Ethernet connectivity items. Current Alpha sign models can use RS232, RS485 or Ethernet connectivity items.

RS485 Connectivity Option

To program your Alpha LED electronic sign using a computer, software, and RS485 connectivity, you will need the following items. Call 1-800-223-4636 for prices:

Ethernet Connectivity Option

To program your older Alpha sign using a computer, software, and Ethernet connectivity, you will need the following items. Call 1-800-223-4636 for prices:

RS232 Connectivity Option

To program a current Alpha electronic LED sign model using a computer, software, and RS232 connectivity, you will need the following items. Call 1-800-223-4636 for prices:

Another Less Expensive Ethernet Connectivity Option

To program a current Alpha LED electronic sign model using a computer, software, and Ethernet connectivity, you will need the following items. Call 1-800-223-4636 for prices:

For additional information on RS232, RS485, or Ethernet connectivity, including layout schematics, cable and connector diagrams, click here to download the Networking Alpha Signs manual.

Modified Firmware

Some Alpha signs have modified firmware, so they can be used in special applications, such as News Ticker, Stock Ticker, Sports Ticker, or Lottery displays, or as ACD readerboards for specific phone systems. Alpha signs with modified firmware often will not work with an Alpha programming keyboard or with Alpha software. If your Alpha sign has modified firmware, you may order a standard firmware replacement chip by calling 1-800-223-4636.

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