Instructions for Signal-Tech models including: RGB Rebel Series, RGB Rebel, Rebel, Rebel Series

Install 2021 RGB Rebel

Installation Instructions

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Install 2021 RGB Rebel

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RGB Rebel SERIES
Indoor / Covered Outdoor RGB Sign Install Instructions
Voltage
This sign operates within an input range of 100VAC to 240VAC.

What You Need:
Phillips Head Screw Driver 5/16" Nut Driver Appropriate Wall Fasteners Pencil Level

Always turn off the power prior to installation.

Installation Steps (Wall Mount)
1. Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove the four bolts retaining the wall mount brackets on the cabinet.
(for mounting other than Wall Mount see the individual Mounting Installation Instructions)

2. Mount the wall brackets to the wall surface using appropriate fasteners.

Typical Wall Surface

5/16" Fastener

Making your Power Connections
1. Bring input power and communications through separate conduit. Weather-proof all connections made through the cabinet.
All power terminations should be made using the provided 5-conductor lever-nuts. (No additional wire nuts required).

Be sure any metal debris cleared out of the cabinet.
Master Controller

3¼"

Fasteners Required (not supplied)

Width of Sign Minus 6½"
3¼"

3. Slide and secure the sign Typical Wall Surface cabinet to the wall brackets using the hardware removed in step 1.

4. With the sign cabinet secured to Typical Wall Surface the wall surface open the front face by removing the two screws retaining the face found on the bottom.

Be sure any metal debris cleared out of the cabinet.

Lever Nuts
Power Supply Cooling Fan

2. Strip the ends of your

input wires to 11mm

using the guide on

the side of one of

the lever-nuts.

Lever

Open Port

3. To make a connection
pull up on the lever of an open port insert wire conductor and push lever back down to lock wire in place.

4. You're done with the electrical!
Time to move on to the communications connections.

11mm"
Lever Open Port Brown: Line Blue: Neutral Green/Yellow: Earth Ground
Note: Make appropriate wiring connections per local code.

Power Wiring Guidelines

Number of Messages Line Neutral Earth Ground

Typical Wire (Lead) Colors Brown Blue Green

Last Revised 17 Nov 2021 kam

Making your Communications Connection
Instructions: 1. With the sign disconnected from power, make the
Ethernet connection at the master controller

Ethernet Connection

Master Controller

Orange Button

Master Controller

Network Requirements : Connection Type: Wired Ethernet (CAT5/CAT6)
Network Configuration Options : DHCP (Default) or Configurable Static IP (see step 2 instructions below) Default Static IP: 192.168.101.45
Primary Communications Port : 10001
Web Interface Port : 80

2. Choose your connection method; DHCP or Configurable Static IP
To connect using DHCP:
Power on the sign; after 10-15 seconds it will make a request for an IP address from the server
Default DHCP hostname: signaltech MAC address is provided on a sticker on the side of the sign Using the included Smart Sign Install Log is recommended for keeping track of your devices Assign the sign a DHCP reservation

To connect using a Configurable Static IP address:
Power on the sign and wait for the display to blank out (about 10-15 seconds) Find the small orange button on the master controller
Press and hold the small orange button (about 5 seconds)
The sign display should then show STATIC, indicating that the sign has been switched to Static IP Mode
Go to 192.168.101.45 in a web browser
Default username/password are blank Configure your device with desired network settings It is highly recommended to set a device username and password

Sign Control: 3. Choose your control method; Signal-Tech Sign Control Software or Third-party Control Software

If using Signal-Tech's Sign Control Software:

If using a third-party control software:

Add the sign into the software using its assigned IP address (refer to software manual override in the software)
Note: Sign will not illuminate until it is assigned a schedule or manual override in the software

Refer to the system's documentation or contact a representative of the system/software you are using
Refer to our API documentation for interfacing directly with the sign Contact a Signal-Tech representative for information on how to use your sign with a 3rd party system

Warning Statements
Note: Make appropriate wiring connections per local code.
Note: Any holes drilled into sign cabinet MUST be sealed. Failure to do so may cause a short and void warranty.
Note: This unit contains a built-in CLASS 2 LED driver.

Note: This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 600 of the National Electric Code and/or other applicable local codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of the sign.

WARNING: Risk of Fire or Electric Shock. Do Not interconnect output terminations.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique. Ne pas interconnecter les terminaisons de sortie.


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