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This page is contains a collection of the information sheets
I have made over the years relating to ALDOR products.
The files with red text are important files that you will
need to assemble a flashing system using ALDOR
boards. UL used these files as reference when testing
our products.
All of these files are in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.
The Acrobat Reader you will need to view these files
is a free download.
Click here to get it...
DOCUMENT #001
This file shows a 32 point controller (PCB32PD) driving two 6 point triac boards (PCB20T6)
If you want a good visual on how easy it is to wire a simple controller / driver combination
then this file is worth a view.
Size 87KB
32pdrivingtwo20a.pdf
DOCUMENT #002
This file shows a 6 point controller (PCB06PD) driving one 6 point triac board (PCB20T6)
for 3 / 4 / or 6 point flashing actions this is a good basic circuit to use. It can handle up to
13 amps per point and software can be written to make the flashing patterns your
customers demand.
Size 55KB
6pdriving20a.pdf
DOCUMENT #003
This file shows a 6 point controller (PCB06PD) driving SEVEN 6 point triac boards (PCB20T6)
imagine driving 546 Amps of AC flashing action with only 8 boards.
Size 81KB
6pdriving7_20a.pdf
DOCUMENT #004
The 6 point controller comes with a Master Chip of popular programs
that can be selected using the on-board DIP switch. Note that one
of these selections is the MASTER CLOCK program to be used
when multiple 32 or 64 point controllers must be synchronized
with a master clock.
Here is the program selection sheet showing the many pattern options.
Size 84KB
6pv40.pdf
DOCUMENT #005
The 32 point controller comes with a standard set of pre-programmed
animations. 16 different patterns can be selected using the DIP switch
located on the board.
Here is the program selection sheet showing the many pattern options.
Size 232KB
32pmaster.pdf
DOCUMENT #006
The 64 point controller comes with a standard set of pre-programmed
animations also. 16 different patterns can be selected using the DIP switch
located on the board.
Here is the program selection sheet showing the many pattern options.
Size 524KB
64pmaster.pdf
The following 6 data sheets are sent along with
our boards to show you how to connect them to build your flashing
system. They also show the options and drive capabilities for each
board type.
DOCUMENT #008
6 point controller data sheet (p/n PCB06PD)
Size 77KB
datasheetpcb06pd.pdf
DOCUMENT #009
32 point controller data sheet (p/n PCB32PD)
Size 87KB
datasheetpcb32pd.pdf
DOCUMENT #010
64 point controller data sheet (p/n PCB64PD)
Size 90KB
datasheetpcb64pd.pdf
DOCUMENT #011
4 point 10 amp triac board data sheet (p/n PCB10T4)
Size 60KB
datasheetpcb10t4.pdf
DOCUMENT #012
12 point 10 amp triac board data sheet (p/n PCB10T12)
Size 117KB
datasheetpcb10t12.pdf
DOCUMENT #013
6 point 20 amp triac board data sheet (p/n PCB20T6)
Size 82KB
datasheetpcb20t6.pdf
DOCUMENT #014
THIS IS A BIG FILE! But it has some pretty good information on how to fill
out a program work sheet. This is the work sheet that ALDOR fills out to
confirm that the sequences your customer wants in their sign are the
patterns that ALDOR is programming into the program memory chip.
It is a good idea to view this file because ALDOR will be faxing you
a copy of the filled out program work sheet for your approval.
Plus learning how to fill out your own work sheet saves you programming
charges.
Size 914KB
howtofillprogwksht.pdf
DOCUMENT #015
Here is the programming work sheet. Make some copies of it to
define the flashing sequences your customer wants on their sign.
Size 131KB
progwrksheet.pdf
DOCUMENT #016
This is the page we send out with the program memory chip, the chip
that contains the flashing sequences. If the initial patterns need
to be changed someone will have to remove the old chip and
plug in the new one. This form shows how to do it properly.
Size 40KB
howtoreplaceprogmem.pdf
DOCUMENT #017
The 12 point 10 amp triac board has 12 individual hot and return connections
to the AC loads. This form shows how to wire it to the AC loads properly.
A common buss bar is a must as each connection should have only
one wire going to it. All common wires should be wired to the buss bar.
Size 31KB
howtowire12p10a.pdf
DOCUMENT #018
If you want to see how intense I get about making sure that new customers
understand how their system works then you should view this file.
I don't just dump the boards on my customers and leave them
guessing. On this project we used this form and a couple of phone
calls to ensure the system worked the first time it was turned on.
Size 186KB
jhwiringinstructi.pdf
DOCUMENT #019
All ALDOR boards must be mounted into an enclosure. This form outlines
the requirements for this enclosure.
Size 57KB
newenclosurecalcsht.pdf
DOCUMENT #020
This form shows the hole spacing for all of our boards.
Size 24KB
boardsholespacing.pdf
DOCUMENT #021
If you need to verify if a triac or optoisolator is good use this sheet and
an ohm meter.
Size 20KB
optoandtriactest.pdf
DOCUMENT #022
This is an excelent page on troubleshooting a 10 Amp triac circuit.
Size 90KB
10A Data Sheet w troubleshooting.pdf
DOCUMENT #023
Here is the sign project work sheet.
It will help you determine what size
triac you will need per point of animation and give you a
good overview of the entire load structure. From this form
you can determine how many triac boards you will need.
Or let ALDOR do it, it's a free service ALDOR
offers to all of its customers. Just fax this form to ALDOR and
a BOM will be sent back to you.
Size 15KB
signprojectworksheet.pdf
DOCUMENT #024
Here is a short "fluff" sheet on how ALDOR helps you specify
flashing gear for your next sign project.
Size 13KB
specifyingflashinggear.pdf
DOCUMENT #025
Yes your incandescent lamps will last longer using ALDOR flashing
equipment to drive them. Here is a brief "technical" paper on why.
Size 58KB
whylampslastlonger.pdf
DOCUMENT #026
The DIP switch on the 32 and 64 point controllers
can be programmed in software to perform different
tasks. This document describes how to convert the
binary number set by the switch into it's decimal equivalent.
Size 19KB
dipswitchsecrets.pdf
DOCUMENT #027
What is a 6 point scintillate and how to wire a single letter to make this animation.
Size 19KB
lamp_placement_in_letter_6pt.pdf
DOCUMENT #028
Troubleshooting? Is it the triac board or the wiring to the load?
Here is a short piece on how to determine what the problem is.
Size 89KB
troubleshoot_triac_or_wiring.pdf
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