Communication Methods
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Attaching my phone cable at sign base Network connection (PC to Network to Sign via CAT5E Cable)
Attaching my CAT5E cable at sign base
Programming an IP address for the Lantronix
Installing a Lantronix MSS-485 serial in-line surge protector Wireless Network connection (Wireless Network Bridge)
Programming my Wireless Network Bridge for use with an Ethernet Connection Direct Connect (PC to Sign via CAT5E Cable)
Attaching the CAT5E cable to my sign base
Installing the USB44T signal converter box Wireless Direct Connect (PC to Sign via Premier Wireless RF Modem)
Programming the Premier RF modem for use as a DB9 serial connection Laptop Connect (Laptop to Sign via Serial Cable in weatherproof box)
Installing the base mounted weatherproof box provided by JMS Miscellaneous FAQs
Adjusting the sign's internal temperature probe
Replacing the HX1 & HX1+ Motherboard CPU (Signs manufactured after 2003)
Programming my sign from more than 1 PC (Signs connected to Network ONLY)
Replacing the internal cable that connects a double sided LED sign
Fabricating an Ethernet patch cable (RJ45 Male/Male)
For explanations of all available communication options, download our Wired Communication Methods or Wireless Communication Methods documents (PDF format).
One is for the identification cabinet and two are for the LED cabinets (1 per side).
Below are the electrical requirements for each segment of your sign.
LED Display Cabinets
Identification Cabinet
One circuit is needed for the identification cabinet.
| ID Width | ID Height | Amps | Volts | # of Ballasts |
| 6'5" | 2'6" | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 6'5" | 3' | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 6'5" | 3'6" | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 6'5" | 4' | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 8'3" | 2'6" | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 8'3" | 3' | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 8'3" | 3'6" | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 8'3" | 4' | 5.12 | 120v | 1 |
| 8'3" | 6' | 5.40 | 120v | 1 |
| 10' | 2'6" | 7.68 | 120v | 3 |
| 10' | 3' | 7.80 | 120v | 1 |
| 10' | 3'6" | 7.80 | 120v | 1 |
| 10' | 4' | 7.80 | 120v | 1 |
| 10' | 6' | 7.80 | 120v | 1 |
| 12' | 2'6" | 7.80 | 120v | 2 |
| 12' | 3' | 7.80 | 120v | 2 |
| 12' | 3'6" | 7.80 | 120v | 2 |
| 12' | 4' | 10.38 | 120v | 2 |
| 12' | 6' | 10.38 | 120v | 2 |
| Operating System | Windows 98 SE, NT, 2000, or XP |
| Processor | 266MHz or faster Pentium III or compatible |
| Hard Drive | 130MB free space (300MB for full install) |
| Memory | 256MB or higher |
| Data Feed |
Modem - 56K Modem required RS485 Direct Connect - Serial or USB required 10/100 Network Card - Required fornetwork connection |
A step-by-step guide to installing your new LED sign, standard mounting only. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
Wall Mount Daystar Installation Instructions
A step-by-step guide to installing your new LED sign, wall mount only. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
Complay Tutorials
Our interactive tutorials teach you every aspect of installing, configuring and using the Complay software
for your Outdoor LED Sign. (Requires Flash Player)
Full Complay3 Manual
Download the entire manual for Complay3. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
Visit our LED Graphics Library to download images and videos for your LED sign.
Creating Video for your LED Sign
General instructions on how to create your own videos for display on your LED sign. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
Creating Graphics for your LED Sign
General instructions on how to create your own still graphics for display on your LED sign. (Requires Acrobat Reader)
Optimizing Images and Video for your LED Sign
An explanation on how LED displays work and how to get the most from your images and videos. (Requires Acrobat Reader)