Chapter 2 Installing the Encoder
Cabling the Encoder
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Electra 9200, Rev O
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Carefully replace the front bezel of the encoder.
Figure 2–3: Mounting the Encoder
Cabling the Encoder
CAUTION:
Do not make any cable connections when the power cord is connected. You must unplug
the power cable to turn off the encoder.
The following sections describe how to connect the cables for the basic encoder
configuration.
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Connecting the Video Input Cables
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Connecting the IP Output Cables
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Connecting the Ethernet Management Cable
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Connecting the Fault Relay/General Purpose Interface (GPI) Ports
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Connecting the Serial Data Port
See
for a sample back panel of the Electra 9200 encoder. It identifies all of the
connections described in this chapter (with the AC power module).
For optional modules, see the following sections:
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Audio modules
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FLEX decoding module
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RF Input module
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ASI input module
Connecting the Video Input Cables
Your encoder has four video input ports that accept serial digital video.
To connect the video cables:
1.
Connect a coaxial cable with a BNC connector from the first video source to the Video 1
port on the encoder.
2.
Continue connecting the additional video sources to the remaining video ports.
Connecting the IP Output Cables
For RJ-45 pinouts, see
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Ports 3 and 4 are GbE output ports.
Rack mount holes
(RN-27)
