DMC-CPU3
DigitalMedia™ CPU3 Card for DM
®
Switchers
Installation Guide
Description
The DMC-CPU3 card is available as an upgrade to the DMC-CPU card, which is included
with the DM-MD8X8, DM-MD16X16, DM-MD32X32, and related redundant power supply
models (DM-MD8X8-RPS, DM-MD16X16-RPS, and DM-MD32X32-RPS).
This guide provides information about the following:
• Replacing the DMC-CPU with a DMC-CPU3
• Making connections to the DMC-CPU3
• Upgrading the firmware
• Configuring the DigitalMedia™ switcher
Additional Resources
Visit the product page on the Crestron
®
website (
www.crestron.com
) for additional
information.
To replace the DMC-CPU with a DMC-CPU3, perform the following steps and refer to the
illustration below.
1. Remove the DMC-CPU card:
a.
Disconnect the LAN cable from the card.
b. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver (not included), loosen the two 6-32 x 3/4-inch
Phillips pan head screws that secure the card to the card assembly, and then
slide the card out of the slot.
2. Install the DMC-CPU3 card:
a.
Carefully insert the card into the left and right guides of the CPU slot until the card
is 1/4 inch from the fully seated position.
b. Align the two included 6-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips pan head screws with the
corresponding holes in the card assembly, and then push the card inward until it
engages the chassis backplane.
c. Tighten the two Phillips screws to secure the card—do not overtighten
the screws.
DMC-CPU3 Card Installation (DM-MD8X8 Shown)
Replacing the DMC-CPU with a DMC-CPU3
CAUTION:
The DMC-CPU3 is susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Standard ESD precautions must be followed when handling the card.
Always wear an ESD wrist strap that is connected to ground and place the card on
grounded surfaces only.
NOTE:
The DMC-CPU3 is not hot swappable. Always shut down the DigitalMedia
switcher before installing the card.
Making Connections to the DMC-CPU3
Make connections to the DMC-CPU3 as required for the application.
DMC-CPU3 Connections
LAN:
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
1000BASE-T Ethernet
to LAN
CONTENT:
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
1000BASE-T Ethernet
to LAN
(for streaming only)
SERVICE:
For factory
use only
USB:
For firmware
loading
Configuring the DigitalMedia Switcher
Upgrading the Firmware
Upgrade the firmware of all DMC cards in the switcher and the firmware of all
DM
®
endpoints. The latest firmware file can be downloaded from the Crestron website.
6-32 x 3/4-inch
Phillips pan head screws
Configure the DigitalMedia™ switcher by using the web interface and DMTool.
To access the web interface, open a web browser and enter either of the following:
hostname
/setup (
hostname
is the hostname of the switcher)
or
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
/setup (
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
is the IP address of the switcher)
For more information, refer to OLH ID 1000200 in the Online Help section of the Crestron
website (
www.crestron.com/onlinehelp
).
