Appendix F FLEX Decoding Module
Environmental and Physical
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Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M
F.8 Environmental and Physical
Compliant with ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC. Refer to the encoder environmental
specifications for additional information.
F.9 Module Slots
The diagram below represents the back panel of typical encoder. The diagram shows the slot
number and the modules that can be installed in that slot. NMX or SAG uses the slot number
to differentiate between cards of the same type within the encoder.
F.10 Installing the FLEX Decoding Module
This section describes how to install the FLEX Decoding Module. The module’s ports are
shown in
Host encoders encoders are typically ordered from the factory with the FLEX module already
installed. However, if additional FLEX modules are installed, installation of the FLEX module in
the field would be required.
F.10.0.1
ESD Safety Precautions
To protect modules from electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow these safety precautions:
Always wear a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap whenever handling the modules.
Keep the module inside the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the module in a
chassis.
F.10.1 Installing a Module
Before installing the FLEX module, you may need to upgrade the software version on the
encoder. Contact Harmonic Customer Support to find out which software version you need to
install the additional module.
There is also a CPC limitation that requires version 1.05.
NOTE:
Before making changes to the FLEX module, make sure the service configuration is cleared before
powering down the system. Also, before installing the FLEX module make sure that the encoder has the
appropriate software version installed before installing the module using either NMX or the Configuration
Manager.
NOTE:
The FLEX module must be installed in slot 4 (and an optional, second module in slot 5) of the
encoder.
You need a Phillips™ screwdriver to install the FLEX module.
To install the FLEX module:
1.
Turn off the encoder in which you are installing the module.
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 3
Slot 4 FLEX
Main Board
Slot 5 FLEX