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Chapter 3 – Installation & Configuration
Installation Overview
The installation and set up of an FS3 is very simple. Plug both AC supply cords
into AC mains power (separate branch circuits for redundancy), connect the
LAN connector to a LAN, WAN or local computer with a web-browser, and then
connect source and destination video and audio equipment.
NOTE: The AJA FS3 should be plugged into grounded 3-wire 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
power outlets before you make connections to other equipment. The FS3 is
equipped with autosensing power supplies. The AC cords provide a path to
ground for accidental static discharge to protect system equipment. The unit has
two fully independent and redundant power supplies and will operate with one
or both AC power cords plugged into the unit. However, fault-tolerance exists only
if both power supplies are connected and plugged into separate branch circuits.
Then if power is lost on a branch or one of the supplies, the unit will continue to
operate on the remaining circuit and power supply.
Caution - To meet safety regulations for leakage current and to ensure redundancy
in the event that a branch circuit breaker shuts off a branch, connect the dual
power supplies to separate branch circuits.
Installation Summary
1. Unpack the shipping box, removing the FS3 and two power cords.
2. Install any physical options, such as fiber optic I/O modules.
3. Mount the physical chassis as desired: front rack, rear rack, or desk mount. If
you are mounting multiple FS3 units, try to place them visually in the same
area so you can use an attached computer to turn on and see the ID LED of
the FS3 you’re communicating with.
4. Connect the two FS3 power cords to mains AC. For redundancy, use both
power supplies and connect them to separate branch circuits so that the
FS3 will continue to operate even if a circuit breaker opens on one branch.
5. If you plan to use remote control, connect your computer to the FS3 directly
using an Ethernet cable, or connect both the computer and the FS3 to a
local area network through an appropriate hub or router. Also set the FS3 IP
address in the menus, and then use a computer to test (ping) the FS3 over
the network connection to verify communication.
6. Install a web browser on your computer, if not already present, for accessing
the FS3 web pages. You can access the pages simply by entering the FS3 IP
address in the browser address field.
7. Connect the FS3 to system audio and video sources, including VTRs,
monitors, DVD players, video switchers, etc.
8. Test the FS3 with all of your devices to verify everything is working.