4. Operation
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Applied CPU2 firmware: v3.5.7b8 | LDC software: v2.5.17b2
4.1.
Powering on
Connect the power cords to the power supply units’ IEC standard power input connector. After switching
the mains switch to the ‘I’ position, the router starts up. If the mains switch is not available or it was in the ‘I’
position, then the matrix starts up immediately when the power cord is connected to the AC source.
During the initial self-test and loading of the latest settings "Booting…" appears on the LCD screen. After the
self-test, the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use. In the case of a hardware failure, an
error message is displayed.
INFO:
After switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings that were used before it was turned off.
The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings and configurations. This
memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user. This built-in feature helps the system to
be ready immediately in the case of a power failure or accidental power down.
4.1.1.
Redundant Power Supplies
MX-FR9R and MX-FR17R
These models contain two internal PSUs, which are hot swappable, but not replacable. If any problem occurs
with a PSU, the other unit can supply the frame.
Replacable Redundant PSU Types
The MX-FR33R, MX-FR65R and MX-FR80R frames have hot pluggable, redundant power supplies. Power
supply units (PSU) can be dismounted or installed during operation. Depending on the router’s configuration
(number and type of I/O boards) one or two PSUs are needed to operate. The extra PSU makes the system
redundant. Please consult Lightware support about your system configuration to ensure redundancy.
If more than one PSU is needed for supplying the matrix, please make sure that the second PSU gets power
no more than 10 seconds after the first one is plugged in to prevent overload on the first PSU.
If one PSU is enough to supply the whole matrix, then the other one(s) can be left unplugged.
INFO:
The type of the PSU in the MX-FR33R frame is MX-PSU-350 while the PSU in the MX-FR65R and
MX-FR80R frames is FNP850-12RG.
The following redundant Power Supply Units are available in the matrix frames:
PSU for MX-FR33R
Two types of PSUs exist for MX-FR33R frames. Both can supply the frame, but the two units are not
interchangeable with each other.
PSU-160 (phased out product)
MX-PSU-350 (available for order)
WARNING!
Pay attention to install the same type of PSUs in a matrix!
PSU for MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R
FNP850-12RG
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