To install an Epica enclosure:
1. Install the enclosure(s) in a rack (see page 2-6).
2. Single enclosure – Attach a 50-ohm termination connector to the Ethernet
port.
Multiple enclosures – When linking, attach 50-ohm termination connectors
to the exposed ends of the T-connectors on the first and last enclosures (see
Chapter 3, “Linking Enclosures”).
3. Establish communication with the external control device
(see Chapter 4, “Attaching an External Controller”).
4. If applicable – For important information on installing and enabling the VI
Sync board, see Appendix A.
Caution
: To avoid damage to the connectors and boards from cable weight, we
recommend using lacer bars or some other type of cable management system.
5. Following the “AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide”, attach
only
the first two
source and destination devices (see Chapter 5, “Attaching Inputs &
Outputs”).
Do
not
apply power to the devices until after the Epica has power (Step 6).
6. Important – Follow the power-up sequence on page 6-1.
We recommend using a surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner.
7. Perform a test switch to ensure the system is working properly
(see Chapter 7, “Executing a Test Switch”).
8. When the test switch works correctly, attach the remaining source and
destination devices (refer to the “AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide”).
Additional Setup
Additional setup tasks may include creating the following:
ä
Local Presets and/or Custom Channel Names – See Chapter 8, “Managing
Configuration Files.”
ä
Global Presets – See the
BCS Serial Control Protocol
section of this manual
or the
Control Panel Instruction Manual
at
www.amx.com
or on the
AMX
AutoPatch Software & Documentation CD
.
Epica-128 & Epica-256 Installation & Setup
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Installation
Placing
E
nclosures
Figure 6: Installation Procedure
