Alpha 4000 RGB MNS Series | Alpha-American Programmable Signs

Overview

A vital addition to any multi-modal emergency notification plan with our electronic message centers. Our products ensure that, in a crisis, your entire campus or facility is notified, including areas with high noise levels, poor acoustics, or where mobile phones are not allowed or accessible.

By integrating our systems with existing campus-wide alert infrastructure, you can provide clear, visible emergency alerts to all areas, making sure no one is left out during critical situations.

As a leading provider in the growing MNS (Mass Notification Systems) market, the 4000 RGB MNS Series delivers reliable, high-visibility full-color LED displays. These displays meet the UL1638 Standard for Safety for Visual Signaling Appliances and are designed for both indoor and semi-outdoor environments.

Available Models

Three models are available in the Alpha 4000 RGB MNS series: Alpha 4080 RGB, Alpha 4120 RGB, Alpha 4160 RGB

Features

Software Included

Alpha Protocol models: AlphaNET
Ooh! Media models: Ooh! Media

Graphics Supported

Alpha Protocol “player” models: gif, jpeg, bmp
Ooh! Media “player” models: avi, gif, bmp, jpg

Connectivity Options

Ethernet
RS485

Character Sets

Alpha Protocol models use San Serif and Serif fonts designed specifically for Alpha LED message centers.
Ooh! Media models use Windows fonts.

Message Capacity

80 variable length messages
Up to 2GB total storage capacity

Infrared Keyboard

Not supported on RGB models

Specifications

Standard Specifications - ALPHA RGB 4000 Series

Case Dimensions (W x H x D)
Alpha 4080 RGB: 29.8” x 10.7” x 3.2” (757mm x 272mm x 82mm)
Alpha 4120 RGB: 37.5” x 7.2” x 3.2” (953mm x 183mm x 82mm)
Alpha 4160 RGB: 49.5” x 10.7” x 3.2” (1258mm x 272mm x 82mm)
Alpha 4200 RGB: 59.4” x 10.7” x 3.2” (1509mm x 272mm x 82mm)
Alpha 4240 RGB: 69.2” x 10.7” x 3.2” (1758mm x 272mm x 82mm)
Approximate Weight
Alpha 4080 RGB: 7 lbs / 3 kg
Alpha 4120 RGB: 11 lbs / 5 kg
Alpha 4160 RGB: 16 lbs / 9 kg
Alpha 4200 RGB: 21 lbs / 9.5 kg
Alpha 4240 RGB: 26 lbs / 12 kg
Display Array Matrix
Alpha 4080 RGB: 80C x 16R
Alpha 4120 RGB: 120C x 16R
Alpha 4160 RGB: 160C x 16R
Alpha 4200 RGB: 200C x 16R
Alpha 4240 RGB: 240C x 16R
Characters Displayed
Alpha 4080 RGB:
1-line: minimum 6, typical 8, maximum 10
2-line: minimum 26, typical 26, maximum 40

Alpha 4120 RGB:
1-line: minimum 10, typical 12, maximum 15
2-line: minimum 40, typical 40, maximum 60

Alpha 4160 RGB:
1-line: minimum 14, typical 16, maximum 20
2-line: minimum 52, typical 52, maximum 80

Alpha 4200 RGB:
1-line: minimum 18, typical 20, maximum 25
2-line: minimum 66, typical 66, maximum 100

Alpha 4240 RGB:
1-line: minimum 20, typical 24, maximum 30
2-line: minimum 80, typical 80, maximum 120
Adaptive Part #
Alpha 4080 RGB: 1777851021
Alpha 4120 RGB: 1777851031
Alpha 4160 RGB: 1777851041
Alpha 4200 RGB: 1777851051
Alpha 4240 RGB: 1777851061

Accessories

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

Alpha Discrete Input Interface Kit and Components

Components for Alpha Discrete Input Interfaces:

Alpha Callisto Discrete Input Device
Alpha Discrete CPU Power Supply

Documentation

Alpha 4000 RGB MNS Series Brochure - Summary of features and specifications
Alpha 4000 RGB MNS Installation
Alpha Communications Protocol Manual
Networking Alpha Signs - Setup and configuration

Software

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