Installing a Mediatrix Unit
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Installing a Mediatrix Unit
Before you start
Warning
:
When installing or replacing the Mediatrix unit, the earth ground connection between the
grounding screw on the back of the Mediatrix unit and an appropriate grounding point in your site
must always be made first and disconnected last. This is mandatory to avoid any damage or injuries,
even if the Mediatrix unit is installed in a grounded equipment rack.
Warning
:
The earth ground cable should be the same size (18 AWG minimum) as the earth cable
of the provided power cord. Otherwise, make sure the earth ground cable meets the standards
and requirements of your local electrical code. The type of the cable is likely to have VW-1 or RT1
markings on the cable.
Warning
:
The earth ground cable must be firmly and securely connected to the grounding screw on
the back of the Mediatrix unit and an appropriate grounding point in your site: the earth ground cable
must remain tightly secured at all times during service and installation.
Warning
:
Before performing this procedure, you must first read and understand the Safety
Recommendations listed in this document.
Note or take a picture of your unit's serial number before starting the installation, and place the card
stickers of the cards not factory installed. Refer to
Locating the Product Serial Number (p. 26)
Steps
1)
Install the unit on a flat surface or in an equipment rack. Refer to
Installing the Unit on a Flat Surface
(p. 18)
2)
Secure an adequate earth ground connection between the grounding screw on the back of the
Mediatrix unit and an appropriate grounding point in your site.
Warning
:
Adequate earth ground connection of the Mediatrix unit is mandatory to avoid
any damage or injuries.
3)
Wear an ESD wrist strap, ensuring it makes good contact with your bare skin.
4)
Attach the ESD wrist strap end to an earth ground (grounding screw on the back on the Mediatrix
unit or unpainted bare metal spot of a grounded equipment rack)
5)
Turn OFF the circuit breaker of the power sources used to power the Mediatrix unit .
6)
Verify that the power switch on the back of the Mediatrix unit is turned OFF.
Redundant Power Supply units do not a have a Power Switch.
7)
Connect the provided AC power cord into the POWER 1 connector located on the back of the
Mediatrix unit an in an appropriate AC electrical outlet.
8)
For AC Redundant power supply units, repeat step 7 for the second provided AC power cord, using
the POWER 2 connector.
9)
Connect the Telephony Interface Cables.
• Connect a PBX, an ISDN line or a BRI phone to the BRI card.
• Connect a PBX or ISDN line to the PRI card.
• Connect faxes, phones or a PBX to the FXS card.
