TL VISION EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

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COMMERCIAL TL VISION EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS (Includes EnGenius Wireless and Windows 7 ) 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCLAIMER The suggestions and recommendations within this document are intended as a guide for the installation of PlutoManager and NovaLCT Pluto software on a PC and for connecting to a sign. While Trans Lux believes the instructions contained herein are accurate and correct, Trans Lux does not warrant the accuracy or correctness of such instructions and there are no warranties, expressed or implied and not limited to any warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Trans Lux be liable to the dealer or its customer for any indirect, special or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of or related to this sale or the performance or breach thereof even if Trans Lux has been advised of the possibility thereof. Trans Lux s liability to the dealer, if any, in connection with this sale shall in no event exceed the total amount paid by the dealer for the software furnished by Trans Lux. PlutoManager and NovaLCT and the accompanying files are licensed "as is" and without warranties as to performance or merchantability or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. In particular, Trans Lux does not warrant that operation of PlutoManager and NovaLCT will be error free or uninterrupted including interruption to other programs that may be installed on the same computer (PC). Good data processing procedures dictate that any program is thoroughly tested with non critical data before relying on it. Such procedures should include verifying that the final content created in PlutoManager appears satisfactory to the user when displayed on a connected sign. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. These installation recommendations are subject to change without notice. COPYRIGHT This document contains Trans Lux/Fair Play proprietary information. Any disclosure, use or duplication of the document or of any information contained therein for other than the specific purpose for which it was disclosed is expressly prohibited, except as may be otherwise agreed to in writing. Copyright 2014. TRADEMARK Trans Lux, the Trans Lux logo, and TL Vision are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Trans Lux Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. EnGenius is a registered trademark of EnGenius Technologies, Inc. EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS II 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 1 CUSTOMER SETUP INFORMATION... 1 ORDER INFORMATION... 1 SETUP INFORMATION... 2 CONTROL CARD IP... 2 SIGN ANTENNA IP... 2 BASE ANTENNA IP... 2 EPIC PC IP... 2 PC BY CUSTOMER... 3 MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS... 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION... 3 IF WINDOWS XP TURN OFF WINDOWS FIREWALL... 3 SET IP ADDRESS OF EPIC PC... 4 CONNECTION OPTIONS... 5 STANDALONE DIRECT WIRED... 5 LINK TO CONTROL CARD... 5 NETWORK WIRED... 6 SET IP ADDRESS OF CONTROL CARD... 7 SET IP ADDRESS OF EPIC PC... 8 LINK TO CONTROL CARD... 8 STANDALONE WIRELESS... 9 LINK TO CONTROL CARD... 9 NETWORK WIRELESS... 10 SET IP ADDRESS OF CONTROL CARD... 11 SET IP ADDRESS OF ENGENIUS ANTENNAS... 12 SET IP ADDRESS OF EPIC PC... 13 LINK TO CONTROL CARD... 13 CONNECTION DRAWINGS... 14 01 9200 125 CAT5 DIRECT... 14 01 9200 126 FIBER DIRECT... 15 01 9200 124 WIFI BRIDGE... 16 HELP DESK... 17 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 III EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CUSTOMER SETUP INFORMATION Epic Remote System is an asynchronous and centralized software and hardware system for digital sign content creation, editing, programming, management, transmission, playback, monitoring and remote control for the TL Vision LED display. It consists of the following main components: Epic PC this computer is normally supplied by Trans Lux contains the following programs: o o o PlutoManager software for content creation, editing, programming, management, transmission and remote monitoring of digital sign content for and to the Control Card for remote display on the TL Vision sign. This program has flexible network structure, so that it can be easily deployed in the local area network and wide area network, supports the server free, single server, and multi server architectures, and suits different scale projects under different situations. The NovaCloud software is required when a server is available. For details, see related materials about NovaCloud. NovaLCT Pluto display configuration software which mainly controls the TL Vision display s smart setting, performance parameter setting, brightness adjustment and calibration, to achieve the best performance. Network Card required for TCP/IP connections. TCP/IP via LAN all communication uses TCP/IP via LAN and can be set up using a standalone direct wired, network direct wired, standalone wireless, or network wireless. TL Vision full color video display. o Control Card the remote control card (PSD100 or PBOX100) located in the TL Vision display receives and stores the digital files created by PlutoManager via the network connection; and then displays them on the TL Vision. CUSTOMER SETUP INFORMATION If Help Desk assistance is ever needed, the following information will be used to aid you in your discussions with the service representatives and expedite your call. Refer to Help Desk on page 17. ORDER INFORMATION Please record the following information: Contact: Model: Sales Order: From the lower right corner of the TL Vision sign. From the packing slip or invoice. Dealer: Address: City, State, Zip: Website: Installation Date: / / Email: From the packing slip or invoice. Telephone: Installed By: Notes: 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 1 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

CUSTOMER SETUP INFORMATION SETUP INFORMATION If all component supplied by Trans Lux, then all necessary programs are installed and components are factory set to static IP address shown below. WARNING! Document any changes made to the Control Card and Antenna settings. Not having these settings could prevent Epic Remote from connecting to the sign. CONTROL CARD IP Installing and setting up Epic Remote will require the following information: Factory IP Settings Customer Assigned IP Settings Control Card 192 168 0 220 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 User Name Password SIGN ANTENNA IP Factory IP Settings Customer Assigned IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0 219 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 BASE ANTENNA IP Factory IP Settings Customer Assigned IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0 218 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 EPIC PC IP Factory IP Settings Customer Assigned IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0 217 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 2 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

PC BY CUSTOMER If the Epic PC is supplied by Trans Lux then proceed to Connection Options on page 5. If the Epic PC is supplied by the customer, then proceed with instructions in this chapter: Minimum Computer Requirements below, Software Installation below, If Windows XP Turn Off Windows Firewall below, Set IP Address of Epic PC on page 4, then Connection Options on page 5. CUSTOMER SETUP INFORMATION MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS If the Epic PC supplied by the customer meets the following requirements: The PC must be capable of running the PlutoManager and NovaLCT Pluto software. Please refer to the Installation & Configuration section of the Nova Pluto Instruction Manual (98 0085 02) for minimum PC requirements. PC with Window XP or Vista Operating System. Network Card installed for TCP/IP connection. Static IP address with subnet mask for standalone direct wired, network direct wired, standalone wireless, or network wireless connections. High speed LAN as needed depending on connection type. Then proceed to Software Installation instructions below. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION If the Epic PC is supplied by the customer, then install NovaLCT Pluto and PlutoManager software to your Epic PC from the software installation CD provided with your equipment. Note: The software allows the Epic PC to link to the Control Card, create messages and schedules at your convenience and then transfer the files to the TL Vision Control Card. Refer to the Installation & Configuration section of the Nova Pluto Instruction Manual (98 0085 02). IF WINDOWS XP TURN OFF WINDOWS FIREWALL If the Epic PC supplied by the customer is running on Microsoft Windows XP operating system, then you may encounter intermittent connections. Turn off Windows Firewall as follows: Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button 1. Desktop > Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Control Panel > Network Connections 3. Network Connections > Local Area Connection 4. Local Area connection Properties > Advanced > Settings 5. Windows Firewall > Off [not recommended] > OK 6. Local Area Connection Properties > OK 7. Network Connections > File > Close. 8. Proceed to Set IP Address of Epic PC on page 4. 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 3 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

CUSTOMER SETUP INFORMATION SET IP ADDRESS OF EPIC PC The user must first change the IP address of the Epic PC in preparation to connect and link to the Control Card. WARNING! If your network is using static IP addresses, then make a record of the IP address before proceeding. Refer Epic PC IP on page 2 to record your settings. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button 1. Desktop > Start > Control Panel 2. 3. Adjust your computer s settings View your basic network information and set up connections > View by: Category > View network status and tasks > Local Area Connection 4. Local Area Connection Status > Properties 5. Local Area Connection Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties WARNING! If your network is using static IP addresses, make a record of the current IP address before proceeding. IP address:... 6. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties Subnet mask:... > Use the following IP address: > IP address: 192.168.0.217 > Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 > OK 7. Local Area Connection Properties > OK 8. Local Area Connection Status > Close 9. View your basic network information and set up connections > File > Close. 10. If your Epic PC is currently connected to your local area network, then unplug it from the network. 11. Proceed to Connection Options on page 5. EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 4 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

STANDALONE DIRECT WIRED CONNECTION OPTIONS Please select from the following connection options: WIRED WIRELESS Standalone Direct Wired continue below. Network Wired continue on page 6. Standalone Wireless continue on page 9. Network Wireless continue on page 10. STANDALONE DIRECT WIRED Epic PC Setup: Static IP address Control Card Setup: Static IP address (unique from Epic PC) The Epic PC and Control Card are configured at the factory for use as standalone units. If the Epic PC is supplied by Fair Play or if the Epic PC is supplied by the customer, and if the requirements and instructions on section PC by Customer on page 3 have been met or accomplished, then: Proceed to Link to Control Card below. LINK TO CONTROL CARD The following steps will establish a program link from PlutoManager to the Control Card. 1. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button Connect Epic PC to TL Vision Control Card via Cat5e, or Cat5e and fiber optic. Refer to 01 9200 125 Cat5 Direct on page 14 or 01 9200 126 Fiber Direct on page 15 connection diagrams. 2. Desktop > Start > All Programs > Nova Star > PlutoManager 3. 4. Wait a moment for Pluto Manager to automatically link to the Control Card, and the following information will be shown: PlutoManager Client information: Online: 1 [green] Server information: Connect IP:... Use PlutoManager to create or edit messages to upload to the TL Vision Control Card. Refer to Nova Pluto Instruction Manual (98 0085 02). 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 5 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

NETWORK DIRECT WIRED NETWORK WIRED WARNING! Network connections are inherently complicated due to the wide range of equipment that the customers may already have. There are numerous ways networks may be configured. Networked connections must be set up by properly authorized and qualified network administrators. The setups below are for reference only. If your network is using static IP addresses, then make a record of the IP address before proceeding. Refer Epic PC IP on page 2 to record your settings. Epic PC Setup: Network Setup: Control Card: Static IP configured by network administrator. Typically Unique static IP reserved for Control Card. Static IP must match IP reserved in network. automatically assigned IP by Subnet matches network the network (DHCP). subnet. The Epic and Control Card are configured at the factory for use as standalone units. The following instructions describe how to establish a wired connection between a TL Vision Control Card and an Epic PC on the user s local area network (LAN). Get static IP addresses from your network administrator. Note: If you encounter any problems, please consult with your network administrator. Our Help Desk is also available to assist you. Refer to Help Desk on page 17. If the Epic PC is supplied by Fair Play or if the Epic PC is supplied by the customer, and if the requirements and instructions on section PC by Customer on page 3 have been met or accomplished, then: Proceed to Set IP address of Control Card on page 7. EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 6 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

NETWORK DIRECT WIRED SET IP ADDRESS OF CONTROL CARD WARNING! The Control Card must be configured to use a static IP address assigned by your network administrator. DO NOT select Obtain an IP address automatically. Doing so may cause the Control Card to become inaccessible from the network. The following steps sets the IP address of the Control Card to a static IP address assigned by the network administrator so that the Control Card can be accessed once it is connected to the network. 1. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button Do not use a network connection until step 24 on page 8. Connect the Epic PC directly to TL Vision Control Card via standalone direct wired method (Cat5e or Cat5e and fiber optic). Refer to 01 9200 125 Cat5 Direct on page 14 or 01 9200 126 Fiber Direct on page 15 connection diagrams. 2. Desktop > Start > All Programs > Nova Star > NovaLCT Pluto 3. NovaLCT Pluto > Systems(S) > Search All Site(S) 4. Search Pluto Terminal Window > allow search to complete then select name with IP address of 192.168.0.220. > Connect Terminal. 5. NovaLCT Pluto > User(U) > Advanced Login(A) 6. User Login > Password: admin > Login. 7. NovaLCT Pluto > Setting(N) > Client Config(C) > Net Config(E) 8. 9. 10. Network Parameter Settings Window Change network parameters need to restart the network card, the current connection will be disconnected, so be careful treatment! Send network parameters successful! > Configure system network parameters to connect in LAN > IP Address: [assigned by your network administrator] > Subnet Mask: [assigned by your network administrator] > Gateway: [assigned by your network administrator] > DNS: [assigned by your network administrator] > Send. > OK. > OK. 11. NovaLCT Pluto > File > Close. 12. Disconnect the direct wired connection between the Epic PC and Control Card. 13. Proceed to Set IP Address of Epic PC on page 8. 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 7 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

NETWORK DIRECT WIRED SET IP ADDRESS OF EPIC PC Use the static IP address assigned by your network administrator to prepare the Epic PC as follows: Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button 14. Desktop > Start > Control Panel 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Adjust your computer s settings View your basic network information and set up connections Local Area Connection Status Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties Local Area Connection Properties Local Area Connection Status View your basic network information and set up connections > View by: Category > View network status and tasks > Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties > Use the following IP address: > IP address: [assigned by your network administrator] > Subnet mask: [assigned by your network administrator] > OK > OK > Close > File > Close. 23. Proceed to Link to Control Card below. LINK TO CONTROL CARD The following steps will establish a program link from PlutoManager to the Control Card. 24. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button Connect Epic PC to the network and connect the TL Vision Control Card to the network. For connection diagram, refer to 01 9200 125 Cat5 Direct on page 14 or 01 9200 126 Fiber Direct on page 15. 25. Desktop > Start > All Programs > Nova Star > PlutoManager 26. 27. Wait a moment for Pluto Manager to automatically link to the Control Card, and the following information will be shown: PlutoManager Client information: Online: 1 [green] Server information: Connect IP:... Use PlutoManager to create or edit messages to upload to the TL Vision Control Card. Refer to Nova Pluto Instruction Manual (98 0085 02). EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 8 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

STANDALONE WIRELESS STANDALONE WIRELESS Epic PC Setup: Epic PC static IP address Base Antenna static IP address Control Card Setup: Control Card static IP address Sign Antenna static IP address The Epic PC, EnGenius wireless antennas and TL Vision Control Card are configured at the factory with static IPs for use as standalone units. The following procedure describes how to configure the wireless connection between a standalone Epic PC and a Control Card. If the Epic PC is supplied by the Fair Play or If the Epic PC is supplied by the customer, and if the requirements and instructions on section PC by Customer on page 3 have been met or accomplished, then: Proceed to Link to Control Card below. LINK TO CONTROL CARD The following steps will establish a program link from PlutoManager to the Control Card. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button Connect the Epic PC to Base Antenna and connect the Sign Antenna to the TL Vision Control Card. For connection diagram, refer to 01 9200 124 WiFi Bridge on page 16. 1. The EnGenius antennas are directional, must be installed in matched pairs, and must be horizontally facing each other. Consult the EnGenius User s Manual for further information. This guide can also be found online at http://www.engeniustech.com. Note: Fair Play has tested the two EnGenius antennas up to a maximum range of 2,000 foot line of sight. The EnGenius Base Antenna must be connected to the POE (Power Over Ethernet) via the provided Cat5e shielded outdoor Ethernet cable. The POE must be plugged to a power source with an AC power cord and the power (PWR) indicator light on the antenna must be lit. 2. Desktop > Start > All Programs > Nova Star > PlutoManager Wait a moment for Pluto Manager to automatically link to the Control Card, and the following information will be shown: PlutoManager Client information: Online: 1 [green] Server information: Connect IP:... 3. Use PlutoManager to create or edit messages to upload to the TL Vision Control Card. Refer to Nova Pluto Instruction Manual (98 0085 02). 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 9 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

NETWORK WIRELESS NETWORK WIRELESS WARNING! Network connections are inherently complicated due to the wide range of equipment that the customers may already have. There are numerous ways networks may be configured. Networked connections must be set up by properly authorized and qualified network administrators. The setups below are for reference only. If your network is using static IP addresses, then make a record of the IP address before proceeding. Refer Epic PC IP on page 2 to record your settings. Epic PC Setup: IP configured by network administrator. Typically automatically assigned IP by the network (DHCP). Network Setup: Unique static IP reserved for the Control Card, Sign Antenna and Network Antenna. Control Card: Static IP must match IP reserved in network. Subnet must match the network subnet. The Epic PC, EnGenius wireless antennas and TL Vision Control Card are configured at the factory with static IPs for use as standalone units. They can be connected to the network using static IP addresses assigned by your network administrator. Get static IP addresses from your network administrator. Note: If you encounter any problems, please consult with your network administrator. Our Help Desk is also available to assist you. Refer to Help Desk on page 17. If the Epic PC is supplied by Fair Play or If the Epic PC is supplied by the customer, and if the requirements and instructions on section PC by Customer on page 3 have been met or accomplished, then: Proceed to Set IP Address of Control Card on page 11. EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 10 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

NETWORK WIRELESS SET IP ADDRESS OF CONTROL CARD WARNING! The Control Card must be configured to use a static IP address assigned by your network administrator. DO NOT select Obtain an IP address automatically. Doing so may cause the Control Card to become inaccessible from the network. The following steps sets the IP address of the Control Card to a static IP address assigned by the network administrator so that the Control Card can be accessed when it is connected to the network. 1. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button Connect the Epic PC to the Control Card using a standalone wireless connection. For connection diagram, refer to 01 9200 124 WiFi Bridge on page 16. Do not use a network connection until step 32 on page 13. The EnGenius antennas are directional, must be installed in matched pairs, and must be horizontally facing each other. Consult the EnGenius User s Manual for further information. This guide can also be found online at http://www.engeniustech.com. Note: Fair Play has tested the two EnGenius antennas up to a maximum range of 2,000 foot line of sight. The EnGenius Base Antenna must be connected to the POE (Power Over Ethernet) via the provided Cat5e shielded outdoor Ethernet cable. The POE must be plugged to a power source with an AC power cord and the power (PWR) indicator light on the antenna must be lit. 2. Desktop > Start > All Programs > Nova Star > NovaLCT Pluto 3. NovaLCT Pluto > Systems(S) > Search All Site(S) 4. Search Pluto Terminal Window > allow search to complete then select name with IP address of 192.168.0.220. > Connect Terminal. 5. NovaLCT Pluto > User(U) > Advanced Login(A) 6. User Login > Password: admin > Login. 7. NovaLCT Pluto > Setting(N) > Client Config(C) > Net Config(E) 8. Network Parameter Settings Window > Configure system network parameters to connect in LAN > IP Address: [assigned by your network administrator] > Subnet Mask: [assigned by your network administrator] > Gateway: [assigned by your network administrator] > DNS: [assigned by your network administrator] > Send. 9. Change network parameters need to restart the network card, the current connection will be disconnected, so be careful treatment! > OK. 10. Send network parameters successful! > OK. 11. NovaLCT Pluto > File > Close. 12. Proceed to Set IP Address of EnGenius Antennas on page 12. 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 11 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

NETWORK WIRELESS SET IP ADDRESS OF ENGENIUS ANTENNAS This section describes how to use access the configuration software for the EnGenius antennas an HTML management system built into every EnGenius unit. This management system can be accessed through the Cat5e Ethernet cable connection or thru the wireless connection so you can manage both sides of the link from a single location. WARNING! These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have sufficient knowledge about wireless LANs. Do not change the settings unless you know what effect the changes will have on your network. Once your IP address is changed, you must use the new IP address for any further communication with the sign. If the IP address is changed and lost, communication may not be restored unless the parts are sent to Trans Lux. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button 13. Desktop Start > [web browser Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc] 14. Web Browser > http://192.168.0.219 [IP address of Sign Antenna] > ENTER key. 15. Authentication Required > User name: admin [ case sensitive] > Password: admin [case sensitive] 16. EnGenius Outdoor Access Point/Client Bridge > Access Point > System > IP Settings > IP Network Setting: Specify an IP address > IP Address:... [assigned by network administrator] > IP Subnet Mask:... [assigned by network administrator] > Default Gateway:... [assigned by network administrator] > Apply button Any additional adjustments made to the Sign Antenna must also be made to the Base Antenna. 17. Web Browser > http://192.168.0.218 [IP address of Base Antenna] > ENTER key. 18. 19. Authentication Required EnGenius Outdoor Access Point/Client Bridge > User name: admin [case sensitive] > Password: admin [case sensitive] > Access Point > System > IP Settings > IP Network Setting: Specify an IP address > IP Address:... [assigned by network administrator] > IP Subnet Mask:... [assigned by network administrator] > Default Gateway:... [assigned by network administrator] > Apply button 20. Any additional adjustments made to the Base Antenna must also be made to the Sign Antenna. 21. Proceed to Set IP Address of Epic PC on page 13. EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 12 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

NETWORK WIRELESS SET IP ADDRESS OF EPIC PC The following steps sets the IP address of the Epic PC. The IP address is assigned by your network administrator. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button 22. Desktop > Start > Control Panel 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Adjust your computer s settings View your basic network information and set up connections Local Area Connection Status Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties Local Area Connection Properties Local Area Connection Status View your basic network information and set up connections > View by: Category > View network status and tasks > Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties > Use the following IP address: > IP address: [assigned by your network administrator] > Subnet mask: [assigned by your network administrator] > OK > OK > Close > File > Close. 31. Proceed to Link to Control Card below. LINK TO CONTROL CARD The following steps will establish a program link from PlutoManager to the Control Card. 32. Dialog Box/Window Select Menu Item or Button Disconnect the Epic PC from the Base Antenna. Connect the Epic PC to the network and the Base Antenna to the network. Refer to diagram 01 9200 124 WiFi Bridge on page 16. 33. Desktop > Start > All Programs > Nova Star > PlutoManager 34. 35. Wait a moment for Pluto Manager to automatically link to the Control Card, and the following information will be shown: PlutoManager Client information: Online: 1 [green] Server information: Connect IP:... Use PlutoManager to create or edit messages to upload to the TL Vision Control Card. Refer to Nova Pluto Instruction Manual (98 0085 02). 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 13 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTION DRAWINGS CONNECTION DRAWINGS 01-9200-125 CAT5 DIRECT EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 14 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

CONNECTION DRAWINGS 01-9200-126 FIBER DIRECT 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 15 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTION DRAWINGS 01-9200-124 WIFI BRIDGE EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 16 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16

CONNECTION DRAWINGS HELP DESK The Help Desk provides technical support and product assistance for all Trans Lux and Fair Play manufactured products. We can be reached by calling 1 800 462 2716 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, Eastern Time. The Help Desk is organized to assist with all types of questions and issues, including Request for Return Material Authorization (RMA) of equipment to be repaired Rest for Warranty Parts Exchange Product selection and upgrade assistance When you call the Help Desk, you can expedite your calls by having the following information (refer to Customer Setup Information on page 1) immediately available: Sales order number Model number of sign Software that you are running and operating system Your sign s configuration 97 0001 06 REV 1703.16 17 EPIC REMOTE CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS