Alpha 220C LED Sign

Overview

The Alpha 220C Electronic Sign is a powerful, indoor full-matrix LED display designed to deliver your message with maximum impact. Its longer length offers more space to display your message in a single line, while tri-color LEDs ensure high visibility and clarity in any setting. Perfect for call centers, movie theaters, educational institutions, and more, it’s ideal for keeping employees and customers informed with real-time announcements, safety messages, or promotions.

Key Features:

• Longer Display Length: More space for longer messages in a single line.
• Brighter Tri-Color LEDs: Enhanced visibility for maximum impact.
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for employee communication, safety alerts, promotions, and more.
• Customizable Content: Create messages using remote control, computer software, and automated programming. Supports 26 display modes, various text sizes, fonts, user graphics, and real-time data (time, date, etc.).

Ideal for Multi-Display Networking

The Alpha 220C supports easy networking through RS485 and Ethernet, allowing multiple displays to show synchronized messages across large facilities like businesses, schools, hospitals, and transportation hubs. Whether in a small office or a large industrial setting, this display can deliver consistent communication across wide areas.

Enhanced Communication & Productivity

Designed for light industrial, commercial, and office use, the Alpha 220C improves communication, productivity, and safety. Its ability to display real-time data, safety warnings, and announcements helps keep teams informed and engaged, making it a vital tool for dynamic messaging in any business environment.

Features

• One-Line Display: Show text and graphics on a single line.
• Multi-Color Options: Choose from eight colors or enable Autocolor for dynamic color changes.
• 20-Character Display: 20 characters in most modes, 35 in Condensed Rotate mode.
• Memory Capacity: Stores up to 28,000 bytes.
• Character Sizes & Fonts: Choose from 1.5" (5 pixels) or 2.1" (7 pixels) with serif and sans serif fonts.
• Text Styles: 18 styles, including normal, wide, and double-wide options.
• Message Storage: Holds up to 128 message files with flexible scheduling and sequencing.
• Wireless Control: Remote control keyboard with a 30-foot range for programming and managing messages.
• Message Scheduling & Battery Backup: Automatically display messages at set times, even during power outages (up to a month).
• International Compatibility: Supports a full character set for multi-language messaging.
• Display Modes & Animations: 26 display modes (e.g., Roll, Wipe, Flash) and 9 built-in animations (e.g., Fireworks, Running Animal).
• User-Created Graphics & Animations: Upload custom graphics and animations, and display logos up to 7x90 pixels.
• Real-Time Clock & Counters: Track time and count down to events with automatic updates.
• Connectivity Options: Multiple protocols (RS232, RS485, Ethernet Optional).
• Priority Messaging & Error Checking: Ensure high-priority messages and accurate data transfer.
• Firmware Updates & Easy Installation: Easily update software and hardware with user-friendly installation guides.
• Versatile Mounting: Suitable for wall, ceiling, or countertop installations with included hardware.
• Warranty & Support: One-year warranty with ongoing technical support and training available.

Specifications

AMS Part #: 1014-1111 | LED Sign Display with High-Resolution, Multi-Color Options

Display Specifications:

• Display Array: 120 pixels wide x 7 pixels high
• Lines of Text: 1 line of text
• Maximum Character Height: 2.1 inches (4.3 cm)
• Maximum Character Count: 20 characters in all modes except Condensed Rotate mode; up to 35 characters in Condensed Rotate mode.

Pixel & Color Features:

• Pixel Size (Diameter): 0.3 inches (0.08 cm)
• Available Pixel Colors: Red, Green, Amber, Light Red, Light Green, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Rainbow 1, Rainbow 2, and Mix

Character Options:

• Character Set: Block (Sans-serif), Decorative (Serif), Uppercase & Lowercase, Normal, Wide, and Double-Wide
• Automatic Centering: Text automatically centers in all modes except when Fixed Characters are specified (which left-justifies text).

Power and Connectivity:

• Power Requirements: 100 VAC - 240 VAC. Different power cords are offered for specific type plugs.
• Power Cords Available: 120 VAC (North America), 230 VAC (Europe), 240 VAC (United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand)
• Keyboard Type: Infrared-Wireless, Handheld, Eurostyle, Remote Operated (Optional)

Build and Dimensions:

• Case Material: Extruded aluminum
• Display Area Size: 36" L x 2.1" H (91.4 cm L x 5.3 cm H)
• Overall Case Size: 237.7" L x 2.9" D x 3.8" H (95.76 cm L x 7.37 cm D x 9.6 cm H)
• Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.13 kg) including display, power cord

Warranty & Certifications:

• Limited Warranty: 1-Year Parts and Labor, Factory Servicing
• Agency Approvals:
  • 120 VAC Model: Listed to ANSI/UL 1950-3rd Edition (US) and CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 950-M89 (Canada)
  • 230 VAC Models: Complies with EN 60950: 1992 (Europe) and AS/NZS 3260-1993 (Australia/New Zealand)
  • FCC Part 15 Class A
  • CE Marked: Yes

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating Temperature Range: 32º to 120ºF, 0º to 49ºC
• Humidity Range: 0% to 95% (Non-condensing)

Firmware Revision:

Current Firmware Version Available

Accessories

Remote Control Keyboards

High-quality remote control keyboards for various language needs:

• Alpha Remote Keyboard (with English labels), 4 AAA Batteries Included
• Remote Control Keyboard (with Spanish labels), 4 AAA Batteries Included

Infrared Message Loader - No longer available

Infrared message loader with necessary accessories:

• Includes 9V Battery and 3' Cable

RS232 Connectivity Items

Comprehensive RS232 connectivity solutions for various applications:

• 25' RS232 6-conductor Modular Cable with RJ11-06 connectors (each end)
• RS232 Serial Adapter (DB25F to RJ11-06) for 25-pin Serial Ports
• RS232 Serial Adapter (DB9F to RJ11-06) for 9-pin Serial Ports
• 50' RS232 6-conductor Modular Cable with RJ11-06 connectors (each end)
• 6-Conductor RJ11 Coupler for connecting RS232 Cables (Maximum 50' length)

RS485 Connectivity Items

RS485 connectivity products for advanced networking and communication:

• USB to RS485 Adapter
• 1000' Spool of Shielded RS485 Network Cable
• 100' Spool of Shielded RS485 Network Cable
• RS485 Modular Network Adapter Connects RS485 Modular Cable to Shielded RS485 Network Cable
• 8' RS485 Cable RJ11-04 jacks on each end
• 1' RS485 Cable RJ11-04 jacks on each end
• RS485 End of line Terminator

Alpha Ethernet Adapter Kits and Components

Enhance your network with Alpha Ethernet adapters:

• Alpha Ethernet Adapter Cable
• UDS 1100

Alpha Discrete Input Interface Kit and Components

Components for Alpha Discrete Input Interfaces:

• Alpha Callisto Discrete Input Device
• Alpha Discrete CPU Power Supply

Firmware Update

Stay up-to-date with the latest firmware updates for enhanced performance.

Documentation

• Alpha 220C Brochure – Summary
• Alpha Get the Message Catalog (includes all Alpha models)
• Alpha Remote Control Keyboard Programming Manual (English)
• Alpha Remote Control Keyboard Programming Manual (Spanish)
• Alpha Communications Protocol Manual
• Wiring Diagram for Modular Network Adapter
• Alpha Series Sign Installation Instructions
• Networking Alpha Signs - Networking methods, network interfaces, messaging software options, and an extensive glossary.
• RS-485 Networking Tips
• EtherNet Compatibility with the Alpha 220C
• Minimum Baud Rate on Converter Box III
• Modem Setup for Alpha Signs
• Using a USB Adapter to Connect Alpha Signs
  
• How to Change the Firmware EPROM and Set the Serial Address DIP switches in the Alpha 220C Display – Tech Memo
• How to Change the Firmware EPROM and Set the Serial Address DIP Switches in the Alpha 220C Display – Quick Time Video

Software

• Alpha Messaging Software
• AlphaNet 3 Messaging Software
• Alpha Marquee ActiveX Control - Software to control Alpha Marquee displays