CommScope SYSTIMAX imVision  X User Manual
CommScope SYSTIMAX imVision  X User Manual

CommScope SYSTIMAX imVision X User Manual

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860633028
Rev A / June 2018
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USING THE IMVISION CONTROLLER X DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
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CONNECTING IMVISION CONTROLLER X'S IN A ZONE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
ORDERING PANELS IN THE IMVISION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DELETING PANELS AND RACKS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
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WEB USER INTERFACE.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
SCREEN LOCK PIN FEATURE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PATCHING MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
PATCHING AND TRACING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
CONFIRMING A PATCH CONNECTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
MULTI-RACK MODE........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
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FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ..............................21 HECKING VAILABILITY FOR ACK IN ULTI ........................................22 ULTI NFORMATION ON THE EADY CREEN ................................................... 22 ABBED CREENS FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT ............................................22 ..........................................22 ETERMINING URRENT IRMWARE ERSIONS Page 1 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 ..................................................... 24 UTTON Rebooting Using the RESET Button ..........................................25 Resetting to Factory Defaults Using the RESET Button ....................................25 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................26 TRADE–MARKS ................................................30 CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................. 30 Page 2 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. • • This product should be operated using only the power supply provided by CommScope ® with the product. Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
  • Page 4: The Imvision ® System

    Controller X’s and imVision System Manager work together to track the fulfillment of jobs, display end-to-end circuit traces, document patching connections and changes, and inform users about system errors or alarms. Page 4 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 5: Using The Imvision Controller X Display

    System Manager. Pressing the rack number or rack name will bring up detailed rack information. Confirm, Jobs and Alarms buttons may be shown on the Ready screen, and are described later in the document. Page 5 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6: Home Screen

    The Tools menu contains options for obtaining information and for performing diagnostic and recovery tasks pertaining to Tools the imVision Controller X and its attached iPatch panels. The following table briefly describes each option in Page 6 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 7 Controller X. Clear Memory This tool can be used to erase all information in the imVision Controller X and reset all configuration, network and security settings to factory defaults. Page 7 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 8: System Manager Connection Indicators

    Indicated the position of a row of iPatch Panel ports. Saved a network setting. Confirmation tone 2 short tones Programmed the order of the panels and modules in the rack. Page 8 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 9: Following Prompts In The Imvision System

    Controller X must be installed in the first position in such a mixed zone. imVision Controller X’s do NOT support zones that also contain an iPatch Panel Manager or iPatch Rack Manager Plus. Page 9 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10 If imVision Controllers are present in the zone, ensure each imVision Controller’s pushbutton switches are configured according the installation instructions for the imVision Controller. Configure a Zone Containing Three imVision Controller X’s Page 10 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 11: Ordering Panels In The Imvision System

    Network Settings ) and a pre-shared key. Network Settings On the imVision Controller X in the first position in the zone, open from the Settings menu on the display. Page 11 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12: Network Port Usage

    This socket is used as “Socket” value in Application Server for low-bandwidth Network Settings hardware status and from Tools menu) change communications between System Manager and imVision Controller X’s. Page 12 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13: Web User Interface

    The web user interface is accessed by using the Network Manager’s IP address as the URL. For instance, if the Network Manager’s IP address is 1.2.3.4, open a web browser to http://1.2.3.4 Web User Interface Login to the imVision Controller X Page 13 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14: Username And Password For The Web User Interface

    When enabled, the Screen Lock PIN feature locks an imVision Controller X display until a PIN is entered on the display number keypad. Touch the lock icon on the bottom right corner of display to show a keypad, then enter PIN to unlock the display screen. Page 14 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 15: Patching Mode

    Each imVision Controller X in Local mode monitors only the activity in its own rack, creating a “local” patching zone. If the Jobs button is pressed, the imVision Controller X temporarily exits Local mode until the Jobs menu is exited. Page 15 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16: Patching And Tracing

    The panel indicates each end of the connection by lighting a LED above each of the ports. Also, the display of the imVision Controller X lists the ports used in the Page 16 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17: Correcting Patching Errors

    For each port, a “Confirm” screen will appear to provide guidance for confirming the connection information. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new connection relationship between iPatch ports or with non- iPatch equipment. Page 17 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18: Confirming A Patch Connection

    Equipment • If the far end is connected to non-iPatch equipment, either press the on-screen button or press and hold the button over the port that needs confirmation. Page 18 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19: Multi-Rack Mode

    In multi-rack mode, the quantity of iPatch panels that the rack can manage is limited to 10 rack units per rack. imVision Controllers are not compatible in a zone using Multi-Rack Mode. Page 19 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20: Connecting Dependent Racks

    After selecting the correct rack numbering, press to set the rack numbering. Note: The  or  will always point to the physical rack/cabinet on the left or right as viewed from the display. Page 20 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 21: Ordering Panels / Shelves

    Size is calculated for the entire panel or shelf, whether or not it is fully populated. Some panels and shelves may include multiple iPatch module or rows. Page 21 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22: Multi-Rack Information On The Ready Screen

    Firmware versions for imVision Controller X’s in a zone can be determined in any of the following ways: Tools Each imVision Controller X’s firmware version may be shown on its display by pressing the Home button, then • Controller Information then Page 22 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 23: Firmware Update

    In imVision System Manager, use the tool to update firmware. The imVision Hardware Administration tool is accessible from the group of the tab. Refer to imVision System Manager’s online Help system for detailed instructions. Page 23 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24: Rebooting The Unit And Resetting To Factory Defaults

    Controller X and to reset the imVision Controller X to factory defaults. Use a dull, pointed object (for example, a straightened paper clip) to push the RESET button through the pin hole indicated by “RESET”. Page 24 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 25: Rebooting Using The Reset Button

    Wait at the STATUS LED cycles through red, green, then blue to indicate the boot sequence. Within 2 minutes after the STATUS LED turns blue, push and hold the RESET button Wait until the STATUS LED turn red before releasing the RESET button Page 25 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    User Guide 860633028 June 2018 Troubleshooting Page 26 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 27 System Manager has placed the Work Order Queue” job on hold because a port to be used in the job is unavailable or there is a problem at the equipment. Page 27 of 30 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28 Controller X’s Are Connected Incorrectly. change. b. Panel’s or module’s sensor is bad. b. Contact CommScope Support via the Support Portal. You attempt to add a patch a. The port configuration switches on one or more a. At each imVision Controller X , press Home to view the connection across two racks and imVision Controller X’s is not set properly for the...
  • Page 29 Contact CommScope Support via the Support Portal. e. The Controller in question has failed f. Make sure the panel bus cable plugged into the  and ...
  • Page 30: Trade-Marks

    CommScope products or services. CommScope is committed to the highest standards of business integrity and environmental sustainability, with a number of CommScope’s facilities across the globe certified in accordance with international standards, including ISO 9001, TL 9000, and ISO 14001.

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