Installation & Setup
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Optima Instruction Manual
Rack Installation & System Setup
The Optima Distribution Matrix enclosure can be mounted in a standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack.
Rack installation ears are included, and directions for mounting the rack ears are included in the rack
installation instructions (page 21).
Important
:
The system requires at least one empty rack unit above and below the enclosure to allow
adequate airflow; three empty rack units are recommended
.
Required items for rack installation:
Enclosure(s)
Standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack
Rack ears (with 8 screws per set)
Screwdriver
Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure(s)
Power cord(s)
Link cables and equipment (included with multi-enclosure systems)
Optional items for rack installation:
Surge-protector(s) – highly recommended
A laptop computer or PC with a null modem cable
(for communication with the Optima via the RS-232 serial port)
Installation Recommendations
The following is a list of installation recommendations:
Write the system’s serial number in an easily accessible location before installing the Optima
in a rack. The system’s serial number is located in two places on the enclosure; on the left rear
and on the left side of the enclosure (near the power receptacle).
Use an earth-grounded power cord / system with the Optima.
Attach all power cords to a single surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner.
Apply power to the Optima enclosure(s) before applying power to its source
and destination devices.
Summary of Contents for AutoPatch Optima AVS-OP-1616-110
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Page 7: ...Contents iv Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 13: ...Notices 6 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 47: ...Installation Setup 40 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 79: ...Appendix D Adding or Replacing I O Boards 72 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 99: ...Standard Video Hi Z Sync Input Output Boards 92 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 107: ...Wideband Video 300 MHz Input Output Boards 100 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 113: ...RGBHV HD 15 Input Output Boards 106 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 117: ...SD SDI HD SDI Input Output Boards 110 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 131: ...DVI Input Output Boards 124 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 139: ...Stereo Audio Input Output Boards 132 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 151: ...RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Input Output Boards 144 Optima Instruction Manual...
Page 163: ...XNNet Expansion Board 156 Optima Instruction Manual...