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6. Plug the AC power cord into a powered AC line receptacle. When power is applied, the
Status LED on the PCS150R front panel will light, and you will see boot-up messages
on the PC.
When the boot-up is complete, a System Information display identifi es important infor-
mation about the PCS150R, including the unit serial number, hardware ID (fi rmware
version), software versions, MAC addresses, and IP addresses, for example:
PCS150R Pro:Centric Server v4.5
SN: 001-12410005
Hardware ID: 1.1.0.1
OS version: Linux 2.6.38-
OS release: #204 Mon May 2 17:21:54 CDT 2011
Eth0 MAC:
00:0C:63:3B:00:55
Eth0 IP:
192.168.10.77
Eth1 MAC:
00:0C:63:3B:00:65
Eth1 IP:
n/a
VPN IP: n/a
RF config:
Mode 3, QAM-B, RF: 6 MHz, 5.36 MSps, ASI: 38.81 Mbps
RF channel: 69
Local time: Wed May 18 16:08:12 CDT 2011
7. Check the Eth0 IP fi eld in the display. By default, the PCS150R uses DHCP; thus, the
DHCP server assigns an IP address to the PCS150R once the PCS150R success-
fully connects to the network. If the Eth0 IP fi eld shows an IP address, the PCS150R
is up and running on the network. If the Eth0 IP fi eld is blank, refer to Troubleshooting
information on page 13.
8. Make the appropriate connection to the RF distribution system:
• ASI output: Connect the RF output on the upconverter to the RF distribution center
combiner, and balance the RF signal so that the Pro:Centric signal level at the
TV(s) is between 0 to +7 dBmV.
• RF output: Connect RF OUT on the PCS150R to the RF distribution center
combiner, and balance the RF signal so that the Pro:Centric signal level at the
TV(s) is between 0 to +7 dBmV.
Caution: For proper system performance, the Pro:Centric signal level
at the TV input (ANTENNA IN) must be between 0 to +7 dBmV. Note that
additional equipment may be required to adjust the signal level.
9. Configure the ASI or RF output parameters in the Pro:Centric Server Admin Client.
Refer to the
Pro:Centric™ Server Admin Client User Guide
for further information.
Note:
By default, the server output is enabled for QAM-B modulation (RF output).
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B. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in a rack should
be such that the amount of air flow required
for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised. To ventilate the system nor-
mally and avoid overheating, leave at least
1 inch (2.5 cm) on each side (including top
and bottom) of the PCS150R. Do NOT stack
other equipment on the top of the PCS150R.
C. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the con-
nection of the equipment to the supply circuit
and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring.
D. Reliable Earthing
Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment. Particular attention should be
given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of
power strips).
E. Mains Outlet Earthing
The apparatus with Class I construction must
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
PCS150R Installation on a Flat Surface
To install the PCS150R on a level surface (table
top, shelf, etc.):
•
Install the equipment in an environment com-
patible with the maximum operating ambient
temperature (Tma) specifi ed by the manufac-
turer (see Specifi cations information in this
document).
•
Place spacers or rubber feet (not provided) on
the bottom of the PCS150R.
•
Carefully place the PCS150R on the level
surface.
•
To ventilate the system normally and avoid
overheating, leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) on
each side (including top and bottom) of the
PCS150R. Do NOT stack other equipment on
the top of the PCS150R.