C
HEETAH
864XR
V
IDEO
M
ATRIX
S
WITCHER
Publication 81-9059-0595-0, Rev. C
October 2010
Proprietary Information of
PESA
4-3
4.3
F
RAME
C
ONTROL
V
ERIFICATION
4.3.1
F
RAME
C
ONTROL
V
ERIFICATION
O
VERVIEW
Frame control verification is performed to verify proper operation of chassis components and
isolate abnormalities prior to connecting peripheral equipment to the system. This
verification sequence is performed using the ViewPort Diagnostic Software, supplied with
your Cheetah 864XR Frame. The graphic user interface (GUI) provided by ViewPort
provides a logical, straight-forward diagnostic tool for the user that communicates directly
with the chassis Matrix Frame Controller (MFC). The following equipment/documentation is
required:
•
A Windows based PC loaded with PESA’s ViewPort software.
•
A null-modem serial cable (length determined by distance the PC will be from the
chassis)
•
ViewPort Technical Manual (P/N 81-9059-0558-0)
•
Packing list or other specification sheet that accompanied shipment of the 864XR
chassis.
4.3.2
F
RAME
S
TROBE
S
ETTING
V
ERIFICATION
While referring to the appropriate Chapter for the frame that is being verified, document and
archive the frame’s present strobe settings as follows: Using Figure 5-?? as a reference,
locate the chassis strobe rotary switches. Verify that the switches are in the positions
indicated by Figure 5-??. These switches are set at the factory and should never need to be
changed. Proper setting of these switches is absolutely critical for proper operation of the
video matrix.
4.3.3
F
RAME
C
ONTROL
V
ERIFICATION
P
ROCEDURE
Perform the following sequence:
1)
If not already completed, perform the chassis pre-start verification checks and startup
sequences as outlined in Paragraphs 4-1 and 4-2 of this manual.
2)
Open the access door to gain access to the front of the 864XR chassis components.
3)
With the chassis energized (ON), refer to Figure 4-1 and carefully connect the null-modem
serial cable to the DB-9 serial connection port located on the Frame Controller card and the
serial port of the PC running the ViewPort software.