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ADPRO FastTrace by Xtralis Installation and User Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1
2 FastTrace Setup Instructions ..........................................................................................................3
2.1 Physical Location ................................................................................................................3
2.2 General Power Requirements ............................................................................................3
2.2.1 Power Conditioners and Surge Arresters ................................................................4
2.2.2 Interference Caused by Ground Loops ....................................................................4
2.3 System Wiring Considerations ..........................................................................................4
2.3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Issues and Instructions ................................4
2.3.2 Static Discharge .......................................................................................................5
2.3.3 Grounding Requirements .........................................................................................5
2.4 Unpacking the FastTrace ...................................................................................................6
2.5 Mounting the FastTrace ......................................................................................................7
2.5.1 Rack Mounting .........................................................................................................7
2.6 Setting the Video Standard ................................................................................................7
2.7 Setting up the PC ................................................................................................................8
2.7.1 Logging onto Windows .............................................................................................8
2.7.2 Removing Previous Versions of Software ................................................................8
2.7.3 Configuring the PC for Ethernet Connection ............................................................9
2.7.4 Configuring the PC for Serial Connection .............................................................. 10
Installing the Null Modem Driver ............................................................................ 11
Null-modem Cable Wiring ...................................................................................... 15
2.7.5 Installing VideoCentral Lite Software ..................................................................... 15
2.7.6 Starting VideoCentral Lite for the First Time .......................................................... 18
2.8 FastTrace Configuration ................................................................................................... 19
2.8.1 Powering Up the FastTrace ................................................................................... 20
2.9 Connecting to the FastTrace for the First Time ............................................................. 20
2.10 Adding a New Site ........................................................................................................... 23
2.11 Testing the FastTrace Installation ................................................................................. 24
2.12 Notes and Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................... 25
2.12.1 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................... 25
2.12.2 Front Panel LED .................................................................................................. 25
2.13 FastTrace Connection Details Lost ............................................................................... 25
2.14 Firewall Configuration .................................................................................................... 26
3 FastTrace Connectors ................................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Power Connection ............................................................................................................. 28
3.2 Connecting Communication Devices .............................................................................. 28
3.2.1 COMMS 1 .............................................................................................................. 28
3.2.2 COMMS 2 .............................................................................................................. 29
3.2.3 Connecting to a Modem or TA ............................................................................... 30
3.2.4 Network (Ethernet) Connection .............................................................................. 30
3.3 Audio .................................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.1 Audio Switch Port ................................................................................................... 31