
mc²96 Installation & Service Guide
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5. Service Procedures
5.11
Replacing the Local IO
The local IO exists as a self-contained unit which is mounted inside the control surface beneath the Central GUI
display and the Channel display to its left:
To replace the local IO unit, you will need to disconnect all of its cabling from the rear panel, and remove the two
front panels shown above.
DO NOT
attempt to open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply.
1.
Disconnect all of the local IO cabling from the console's rear panel. See
2.
Remove the upper panels from the central bay and the channel bay to its left as described
.
You will see the local IO carrier unit mounted at the rear of the frame.
3.
Disconnect all of the internal connectors from the front of the unit, taking note of where each one should
be fitted.
There are four RJ45 connectors on the left (which feed the RTW metering) and two power connectors on the
right (an output to the RTW and input for the Local IO):