ADPRO FastTx by Xtralis
Installation and User Manual
Doc. 11949_06
Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
2 ADPRO FastTx Setup Instructions ................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Physical Location ................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 General Power Requirements ............................................................................................ 3
2.2.1 Power Conditioners and Surge Arresters ................................................................ 4
2.2.2 Interference Caused by Ground Loops .................................................................... 4
2.3 System Wiring Considerations .......................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Issues and Instructions ................................ 4
2.3.2 Static Discharge ....................................................................................................... 5
2.3.3 Grounding Requirements ......................................................................................... 5
2.4 Unpacking the ADPRO FastTx ...........................................................................................6
2.5 Mounting the ADPRO FastTx ............................................................................................. 7
2.5.1 Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Setting the Video Standard ................................................................................................7
2.7 Setting up the PC ................................................................................................................ 8
2.7.1 Logging onto Windows ............................................................................................. 8
2.7.2 Removing Previous Versions of Software ................................................................ 8
2.7.3 Configuring the PC for Ethernet Connection ............................................................ 9
2.7.4 Configuring the PC for Serial Connection .............................................................. 10
Installing the Null Modem Driver ............................................................................ 11
Null-modem Cable Wiring ...................................................................................... 15
2.7.5 Installing ADPRO VideoCentral Lite Software ....................................................... 15
2.7.6 Starting ADPRO VideoCentral Lite for the First Time ............................................18
2.8 ADPRO FastTx Configuration .......................................................................................... 19
2.8.1 Powering Up the ADPRO FastTx ........................................................................... 20
2.9 Connecting to the ADPRO FastTx for the First Time ..................................................... 20
2.10 Adding a New Site ........................................................................................................... 23
2.11 Testing the ADPRO FastTx Installation ........................................................................ 24
2.12 Notes and Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................... 25
2.12.1 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................... 25
2.12.2 Front Panel LED .................................................................................................. 25
2.13 ADPRO FastTx Connection Details Lost ......................................................................25
2.14 Firewall Configuration .................................................................................................... 26
3 ADPRO FastTx Connectors ........................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Power Connection ............................................................................................................. 28
3.2 Connecting Communication Devices .............................................................................. 28
3.2.1 COMMS 1 .............................................................................................................. 28
3.2.2 COMMS 2 .............................................................................................................. 30
3.2.3 Connecting to a Modem or TA ............................................................................... 30
3.2.4 Network (Ethernet) Connection .............................................................................. 31
3.3 Audio .................................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.1 Audio Switch Port ................................................................................................... 32
3.3.2 Audio Screw Terminal Connector .......................................................................... 33
3.3.3 Audio Configuration ............................................................................................... 33
3.3.4 Zoned Audio ........................................................................................................... 35
