Harman Martin VDO Dotron, User Manual

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System installation 17
connecting an unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch to the P3 System Controller and then connecting
each P3 PowerPort directly to the switch. This eliminates the risk of one P3 PowerPort signal failing and
causing loss of signal to the P3 PowerPorts daisy-chained behind it.
9. Connect the P3 PowerPort to AC mains power at 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz as described in its user manual.
10. connect the P3 system controller to AC mains power and power the controller on.
You can now configure the system at the P3 controller. See”System setup” on page 23.
Max. 4 chains per
P3 PowerPort
AC mains
power
P3 System Controller
P3 PowerPort P3 PowerPort
AC mains
power
AC mains power
P3 video data link (Ethernet cable)
Hybrid (DC power and data) link
Figure 8: P3 system layout
4-
pi
n X
LR
-to-B
B
D
input c
ab
le
BBD-to-BBD e
x
tension
cab
les (if ne
eded)
See “Safety limits for connecting devices” on page 7 before creating a chain
Install blanking caps on all unused
female connectors at end of chains
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