iDirect evolution x5, Installation Manual

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32 iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual
Connecting AC Power to the IDU
4.8.2 Checking Conditions before Powering Up the System
Check for the following conditions before you power up the IDU chassis:
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Verify that no RF coax cables are connected to the TX and RX ports on the rear of the
chassis.
• Verify that a DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter connects the COM Port of the PC/laptop to the
Console port of the IDU (typical terminal settings are COM1, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no
parity, one stop bit, and no flow control).
4.8.3 Powering Up the System
After checking the setup as outlined above, power up the IDU as follows:
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Connect the AC cord to the iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router.
• Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet.
Upon boot up, the PWR LED illuminates green, and within several seconds the STATUS LED
flashes green as the unit performs a self-diagnostic test. If this test is successful, the STATUS
LED illuminates green. If the test fails, the STATUS LED illuminates red.
After the initial hardware diagnostic, the system takes approximately one minute to complete
the boot up cycle, during which the STATUS LED flashes green. If the application successfully
loads, the STATUS LED illuminates solid green. If the application cannot start due to
configuration or other errors, the STATUS LED illuminates solid red. Once the IDU chassis is
initialized, a typical functional IDU chassis with the proper factory default option file is
loaded.
Note: The STATUS LED is normally green. A red STATUS LED indicates a malfunction of
the IDU.
Do not connect or disconnect the Tx or Rx IFL cable while the IDU is
powered; this action may result in damage to the BUC, LNB, and/or IDU.
Do not connect or disconnect the Tx or Rx IFL cable while the IDU is
powered on; this action may result in damage to the BUC, LNB, and/or
IDU.