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If there is a power outage or glitch during the software download, the FS3 will
boot the older software version and you can restart the upgrade process. This
happens because the FS3 has been designed with a safety feature where an
internal “safe” copy of the previous software is retained in the event the updating
process fails.
System Cabling
System Video/Audio Cable Connections
When installing your system, you’ll make video and audio input/output
connections. These connectors are explained individually in Chapter 2.
GPI Connections
The FS3 has four GPI inputs and four GPI outputs. The GPI inputs and outputs
are electrically isolated from the power and ground on the FS3 frame. Electrical
isolation is provided for up to four pieces of external equipment.
See
for information on how to wire the GPI connector
to work with external devices that you want to use to control the FS3 or that you
want the FS3 to control.
Stand Alone Tests
The stand alone tests can be performed without a computer, using the FS3 front
panel controls and rear connections.
Activity
Indicators:
VID IN
UFC
Proc Amp
FMT ERR
Power and
Status Indicators:
PWR 1
PWR 2
ID
ALARM
Alphanumeric Display:
Line 1=Parameter
Line 2=Parameter value
Line 3=Status/Legend
Line 4=Status/Legend
Select knob:
Scrolls and
selects menus;
Push to undo
changes.
Adjust knob:
Changes
selected value;
Hold down for
default value.
Menu Group Selection Buttons:
Press a button to select
a Menu Group in the display
Status Indicators:
REF, 2SI, LAN, EXT
The following procedures assume the FS3 is at factory defaults (taken from a
newly opened box). If not set to defaults, the FS3 may behave differently.
First Power Up
The following workflow powers up the FS3 and demonstrates some example
alarms.
Setup
• Ensure the FS3 is completely disconnected (all video, audio, network, and
power connector ports are empty).