Allmand-brothers MB 6200 Bedienungsanleitung

1OPERATOR’S AND PARTS MANUALALLMAND BROS. INCP.O. BOX 888HOLDREGE, NE 68949PHONE: 308/995-4495, 1-800/562-1373ALLMAND FAX: 308/995-5887ALLMAND PAR

10PERIODIC MAINTENANCEThe ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD has been designed to minimize maintenance. Howeverit will be necessary to inspect or test the followin

11ARRAY MAINTENANCE (cont)The array may be tested by using a voltmeter to check the voltage across the array (+) terminaland array (-) terminal of

12BRICK Information DetailsFace material: UV-inhibited polycarbonate with UV, silk-screened mask.Body material: ABS thermoplastic.Length: 19.25 in. (4

13Explanation of some BRICK operating current conditions described in previous table:Power Supply Rating – Amount of power (Watts) needed per BRICK

14Single-Board Computer (SBC)A single-board computer (SBC) controls the operation of the sign. It provides both power and communica-tions input to the

15ALLMAND SOLAR ASSIST MESSAGE BOARDSERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONSALLMANDSERIAL NUMBER PLATELOCATED HERE

16Installing the BaseStation SoftwareThe BRICK® Sign System comes with BaseStation Suite software. An additional, optional applicationcalled BRICKBui

17To install BRICKBuilder, click Install BRICKBuilder.• The Welcome dialog appears:• • The User Information dialog appears:Chapter 1 Click in the N

18The Choose Destination Location dialog appears: Clicking Next installs BRICKBuilder in this directory: C:\ADDCO\BRICKBUILDER: If you wis

191. To finish Setup, click Finish.The installation wizard exits, leaving the following window open on your desktop:The BRICKBuilder icon appears o

2Table of Contents Page 2Glossary Page 3Description and Features Page 4Safety and Precautions Page 5Set-up/Operating Instructions Page 6Trailer Alignm

20Installing SignCommTo install the SignComm component of the BaseStation Suite on your personal computer or note-book (Windows 95 98 or NT):

212. To finish Setup, click Finish.The installation wizard exits, leaving the following window open on your desktop:The SignComm icon appears on y

22Note&&The Welcome dialog appears:As each dialog appears:• Read the instructions.• Make a selection.Click Yes or Next to continue to the next

232. When finished installing, click Finish.The installation wizard exits.Note&&If you choose to restart your computer, yourcomputer shuts

24HHT User GuideIntroductionThis section provides a guide for using the Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) as a user interface to the Single-Board Computer (SBC

25Hand-Held Terminal FeaturesTwo features of the hand-held terminal used by the SBC program are:• Sleep mode• BacklightSleep ModeTo reduce battery

26Power Up MessageImmediately upon power up, the HHT displays this message. The screen continues to display this messageuntil the sign controller resp

27Main Menu ScreenM A I N M E N US = S I G N T = T E S TN = N O S I G N U = U T I L I T YA = ARROWSP=PASSWDKeys:Key ActionSSign (sequence) control

28Keys:Key ActionBBack to Main menu screen.↑↑Scroll up one sequence. If at the maximum go back to thebeginning.↓↓Scroll down one sequence. If at the m

29Utility MenuThe functions of this screen are used for display or modifying of SBC data.U T I L I T Y M E N UA = A / D I n f o V = V e r s i o nC

3GlossaryBaseStationPentium®-based computer or notebook on which BRICKBuilder andBaseStation Software Suite run. Can be used in remote or on-site e

30LED Light Level AdjustThe sign brightness is controlled by a factor called pulse width modulation (PWM). Factory settings shouldbe appropriate for m

31Configuration MenuThe COMMS allows selection of a different communication I.D. number.The START UP screen selects which sequence will display if

32SBC BRICK Sign Parameters:Parameter Description Factory DefaultsBXBRICKs across (row) in the X direction or BRICKs per rail. 6BYBRICKs down (column)

33Type:Sign Type ActionBLANKSign is blanked at power up.LASTThe last displayed sequence is displayed at power up. The sequenceshown is also the cur

34Erase Sequence ScreenThis screen is used for permanent removal of stored SBC sequences.E R A S E S E Q 0 1 O F 2 0[ ] 0 = A L L S[ S T O P ][ ] E n

35Assembling and Installing a Message SignThis chapter explains how to assemble and install a BRICK® System sign.Before You BeginBefore you start a

36ToolsBefore assembling a system, have the following additional tools readily available: Socket set (1/4-inch or 3/8-inch), hacksaw, wire stripper, w

37Figure 8. Rail (Left End Orientation)Installing Insulators and Conductors1. If the conductors are installed in the rail at the factory, verify th

38CommunicationsconductorInsulator+12 Vdc conductorGround conductorFigure 9. Left End of Rail with InsulatorsFigure 10. Rail with Power and Communicat

395. The conductor should start indented 1/4-inch (64 mm) from the left edge of the rail (the left edge of therail is determined by the orientation

4ALLMAND SOLAR ASSIST MESSAGE BOARDDESCRIPTION AND FEATURESThe ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD uses four 12V DC 8D deep cycle batteries, providing a nominal 1

40Attaching the Rail Assembly1. Before continuing, verify that the conductors are installed. See Installing Insulators and Conductors.CautionDo not ma

41Figure 13. Sign Rail Assembly Mounting—Side View (Three rows)6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any remaining rail assembly mounting.Assembling a Full M

42 Figure 15. BRICK, 8 ×× 12 Pixels—Rear (a) and Front (b) ViewFigure 14. Full Matrix Sign Assembly—Horizontal Orientation—SBCSingle-boardcomputerPow

436. With two hands, seat the first BRICK over the rail assembly, making sure there is no gap between theBRICK and the SBC.7. To fully engage, push

44Figure 17. Full Matrix Sign Assembly—Horizontal Orientation—With Rails forTwo Odd and One Even RowsSBCPower and Communication connectors (not shown)

45 Figure 20. Full Matrix Sign, 5×3—Vertical Orientation—Completed SignFailure to follow the lock down procedure correctly may resultin loose or fa

46ClockwiseLocking foot—nine o’clock positionFigure 21. Full Matrix Sign Assembly—Hold-down Locks—Odd RowsFigure 22. Full Matrix Sign Assembly—Hold-do

47Connecting Power to BRICK system1. Connect 12 VDC to the single-board computer (SBC).2. The size of a power supply is generally specified by

484. Next, find the wire size according to the distance between your power supply and the sign and the totalcurrent in the following table:Distance To

49Note&&Items that require Maintenance:The table below lists the items in a system that need periodic maintenance as well as the recommende

5The trailer consists of a formed 10 GA steel deck with crossmembers and an integral batterycompartment with lockable cover. Four steel uprights we

50Before working on a PV array, disconnect the PV array from the solar regulator and the batteries byplacing the Breaker/Switch to the OFF position.To

51Figure 1. Battery (showing inside elements)Loose or corroded connections create high resistance that could cause battery bank overcharging orunde

52The batteries on the system can become discharged for a number of reasons, for example:• Operating conditions during the “winter” months of November

53Caring for Stored BatteriesThe self-discharge rate of the batteries used in the system varies as a function of temperature. The dis-charge rate i

54TroubleshootingTechnical SupportNote&&Please read and adhere to information in Important Safety Information Sectionbefore performing trouble

55ProblemsThe following table provides a troubleshooting guide. It contains problem identification, probable cause andsuggested corrective action t

56Power, cont.Batteries do not staycharged, contd.Low batteryvoltage.Measure the batteryterminal voltage. If thebattery terminal voltageis less than +

57PV array panelsnot set upproperly.Follow setup procedurefor PV array panels.PV ArrayRegulator notfunctioningproperly.Sign message requiresmore po

58System Element Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTerminal has “PLEASEWAIT” displayedlonger than 45 secondsController’sFAIL-SAFEFUSE hasblown.R

59System Element Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionSign messagedisplayNo sign messagedisplayed.Faulty power. NOTE: It will benecessary to rem

6The trailer should be properly set up with the jack stabilizers, sand bags, etc. in position beforeleaving the ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD deployed in the

60System Element Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionContaminationon railassembly.Remove SBC andBRICK next to SBCfrom rail assembly.Inspect rail a

61ALLMAND BROS. INCP.O. BOX 888HOLDREGE, NE 68949PHONE: 308/995-4495, 1-800/562-1373ALLMAND FAX: 308/995-5887ALLMAND PARTS FAX: 308/995-4883

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63ContentsTRAILER ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES...64SWING ARM ASSEMBLY AND PARTS...

64 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCETRAILER ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE65TRAILER ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ACCESSORIESNO REQ’D PART NO DESCRIPTIONLEGEND:NS NOT SHOWN1 1 714106

66 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCESWING ARM ASSEMBLY AND PARTS

ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE671 3 711305 Solar panel 50 watts2 711036 .875 O.D. x .312 I.D. Nylon washer12 711036 6 x 2 Messa

68 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCESIGN FRAME ASSEMBLY AND PARTS1 1 714026 SIGN FRAME ONLY2 1 714024 SIGN BACK PANEL3 1 711042R L

ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE69BRICK MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND PARTS1 2 714003 PANEL FILLER SIDE 6 X 2NS 2 714004 PANEL FILLER SID

71 MILETRAILER ALIGNMENT ILLUSTRATIONCAUTION: For safe operation and maximum visibility, sight through the eyelets midway up theLEFTframe uprights

70 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCEBATTERY COMPARTMENT AND ACCESSORIES1 8 041078 1/4-20 X .50 Truss head bolt2 1 714116-05 Hood m

ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE71WIRING SCHEMATICSMAIN WIRING SCHEMATICTAIL LIGHT WIRING SCHEMATICBATTERY CONDITION METER SCHEMA

72 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE 4 BATTERY WIRING1 4 024009 Battery 8D deep cycle2 8 047005 1/4 Flat washer3 8 044033 5/16-18

ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE73 150 WATT SOLAR PANEL WIRING1 1 711468 POWER CABLE2 1 713583 POWER CABLE3 3 711300 SOLAR PANEL

74 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCEDECAL PLACEMENT DETAIL

ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCE751 2 090279 Decal Allmand (Also on back)2 2 090125 Decal Warning - Corner stand3 2 090147 Decal

76 ALLMAND MESSAGE BOARD MB 6220 SERIES P ARTS REFERENCELIMITED WARRANTYALLMAND LIMITED WARRANTY 2YR MESSAGE BOARD 07.03.docALLMAND MESSAGE BOARDLIMIT

8SAFETY AND WARNING DECALSALWAYS REPLACE ANY SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS DECALS THAT BECOMEDAMAGED, PAINTED OVER, OR OTHERWISE ILLEGIBLE!Refer to the foll

9WINCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSThe winch is designed to lift load (“reel in”) when the crank is turned in a clockwise direction.This action will prod