American Dynamics Excalibur 168, Installation And Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
MP168 Video Switcher/Controller System
Installation
This installation should be made in a planned and
orderly manner. The operation of each piece of
equipment should be confirmed as soon as possible
during the installation procedure.
To facilitate maintenance and assist in servicing the
MP168 Switcher/Controller System, all connecting
cables should be identified with source and destination
numbers. A numbering scheme that approximates the
actual use of the system should be established. This
information will be valuable when attempting to isolate
system problems using the tables in the
Troubleshooting Section of the Appendix.
Additionally, the installation should be documented and
these documents stored in a secure location for future
reference. The following list details some basic
information that should be recorded to aid system
maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting:
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Individual video cable numbers/letters
with origins (inputs) and destinations
(outputs) noted.
Individual cable or wire colors (if
applicable) and the respective size.
Any special notes that may provide
critical information about the installation.
A thorough record of any changes and/or
upgrades to the system after the initial
installation.
Required Tools and Equipment
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Small and medium Flat Head Screwdriver
Small and medium Phillips Head Screwdriver
Open End Wrench Set (3/8” to 3/4” Standard)
(#10 to 19 Metric)
Ratchet and Sockets (3/8” to 3/4” Standard)
(#10 to 19 Metric)
AC Polarity Indicator
AC/DC Multimeter
Oscilloscope
Cable Cutters/Strippers (14 through 22 AWG)
Cable Crimpers
Cable Identification Number Strips
NOTE: When installing and connecting
peripheral devices to the MP168
Switcher/Controller System, refer to
the documentation that accompanies
the particular device for any additional
tools that may be required.
Recommended Video Cable
• All video input and output connections
should be made using a quality 75 ohm,
RG-59 video cable such as Belden 8241
(or equivalent) with BNC connectors.
Recommended Data Cable
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High speed data line connections between
the MP168 Switcher/Controller System
and peripheral devices should be made
using a quality 75 ohm, RG-59 video
cable such as Belden 8241 (or equivalent)
with BNC connectors.
ARCNET and ETHERNET connections
should be made using unshielded, twisted
pair (UTP), Category 5 wiring terminated
with RJ-45 plugs/connectors.
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