Installation and Setup
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Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual
System Setup Options
The following table contains system setup options for using DGX SC Fiber modules in conjunction with
SC Fiber boards in an Epica DGX 144. For additional information, see page 47.
Note:
In addition to the system setup options listed in the table above, optical signal flow between
Epica DGX 16, 32, and 144 enclosures is supported. Contact your AMX representative for this
and other system design possibilities. DGX SC Fiber modules can also be used in a standalone,
end-to-end solution; see the “Instruction Manual – DGX Transmitters & Receivers.”
Rack Installation and System Setup
The Epica DGX 144 Distribution Matrix enclosure is mounted in a standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack.
Important:
Placing an Epica DGX 144 in a rack requires a minimum of three people.
Required items for rack installation:
Enclosure
Standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack
Pallet jack or forklift
Screwdriver
Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure(s)
Power cords
Surge-protector(s) – highly recommended
A
PC or laptop computer with a null modem cable (for communication with the
Epica DGX 144 via the RS-232 serial port)
Installation Recommendations
Write the serial number (normally located on rear of enclosure) in an easily accessible
location before installing the Epica DGX 144 in a rack.
Use an earth-grounded power cord / system with the Epica DGX 144.
Attach all power cords to a single surge protector (20 A) and/or an AC line conditioner.
Apply power to the Epica DGX 144 enclosure(s) before applying power to its source
and destination devices.
System Setup Options – AMX AutoPatch Epica DGX 144 Boards with DGX Modules
DGX SC Fiber Module
DGX Matrix Switcher
Input Board
DGX Matrix Switcher
Output Board
DGX SC Fiber Module
DVI TX
=
SC Fiber
=
SC Fiber
=
DVI RX
DVI TX
=
SC Fiber
=
SC Fiber
=
HD-15 RX
HD-15 TX
=
SC Fiber
=
SC Fiber
=
DVI RX
HD-15 TX
=
SC Fiber
=
SC Fiber
=
HD-15 RX
DVI TX
=
SC Fiber
=
DVI
=
Not Applicable
HD-15 TX
=
SC Fiber
=
DVI
=
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DVI
=
SC Fiber
=
DVI RX
Not Applicable
DVI
=
SC Fiber
=
HD-15 RX
Not Applicable
HD-15 RGBHV
=
SC Fiber
=
DVI RX
Not Applicable
HD-15 RGBHV
=
SC Fiber
=
HD-15 RX
Summary of Contents for Epica DGX 144
Page 10: ...Notices 6 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 20: ...Overview and General Specifications 16 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 48: ...Installation and Setup 44 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 54: ...Epica DGX 144 SC Fiber Boards 50 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 72: ...Appendix A EDID Programmer 68 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 82: ...Appendix B Managing Configuration Files 78 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 106: ...Appendix E Board Replacement 102 Epica DGX 114 Instruction Manual ...