Installation and Setup
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Enova Digital Media Switchers - Hardware Reference Manual
CAUTION:
To prevent overheating, avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure.
The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below (three empty rack units are recommended).
Verify that the openings on the top and sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow.
Mechanical (Rack) Loading
When installing equipment in a rack, distribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading. Note that fully loaded,
the Enova DGX 800 weighs approximately 35 pounds (15.9 kg), the Enova DGX 1600 weighs approximately 55 pounds
(24.95 kg), the Enova DGX 3200 weighs approximately 73 pounds (33.1 kg), and the Enova DGX 6400 weighs
approximately 150 pounds (68.0 kg).
Circuit Overloading
When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits, be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have
on over-current protection and supply wiring.
Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. If not using a direct connection to the branch
circuit (e.g., plugging into a power strip), pay particular attention to supply connections.
CAUTION:
We strongly recommend attaching all of the power cords to a surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner.
After powering up the enclosure, apply power to the source and destination devices.
Site Recommendations
Environment
Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.
Avoid areas with direct sunlight, heat sources, or high levels of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
Chassis Accessibility
Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible, so that you can monitor the Power indicator LED on
the front and the other LED indicators on the rear. Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier
cabling and service.
Power
Attach all power cords to a surge protector (20 A) and/or an AC line conditioner.
The source’s electrical outlet should be installed near the router, easily accessible, and properly grounded. Power
should come from a building branch circuit. We strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system’s
power. Use a minimum breaker current rating of 20 A for 110 V or 10 A for 230 V.
To avoid an overload, note the power consumption rating of all equipment connected to the circuit breaker
before applying power.
System Setup with Transmitters and Receivers
The following three sections cover system setup options for Enova DGX boards and their compatible TXs and RXs. The
following general statements apply to all three sections:
In each section’s table where "Any input board" or "Any output board" is shown, check in the specific board’s
chapter to determine whether or not a transmitter or receiver is required.
The transmitters and receivers mentioned in each section can be used as a standalone pair (end-to-end solution).
For additional information, see the applicable manual for the modules/units.
CAUTION:
If you plan to connect switching systems via their DXLink ports, be sure to read the information on page 119.
Options for System Setup with DXLink Twisted Pair
The following table contains the options in an Enova DGX Switcher for using DXLink Twisted Pair Input and Output Boards in
conjunction with DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers:
A typical system setup for a source and destination is illustrated on page 116 and shows an Enova DGX 1600 with DXLink
Twisted Pair Boards used in conjunction with DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers.
NOTE:
Solecis Digital Switchers have a DXLink Twisted Pair output port that optionally provides source point switching and
distance transmission to an Enova DGX DXLink Twisted Pair Input Board for hub-style or campus-wide distribution.
System Setup Options - Enova DGX Boards with DXLink Modules/Wallplates
DXLink Module/Wallplate
Enova DGX Input Board
Enova DGX Output Board
DXLink Module
Multi-Format TX Module
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
HDMI RX Module
Multi-Format TX Module
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
Any output board
→
Not applicable
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
HDMI RX Module
Multi-Format Wallplate TX
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
Any output board
→
Not applicable
Decor Wallplate TX
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
HDMI RX Module
Decor Wallplate TX
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
Any output board
→
Not applicable
Not Applicable
Any input board
→
DXLink Twisted Pair
→
HDMI RX Module