AMX Optima AVS-OP-1616-110 Instruction Manual page 27

Installation & Setup
Installation Procedure
A flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG. 4. The procedure following provides general
steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of the manual.
Caution: To prevent overheating and airflow restriction, avoid placing high heat producing
equipment directly above or below the enclosure. The system requires a minimum of one empty rack
unit above and below (three empty rack units are recommended). Verify that the openings on the
sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow.
FIG. 4
Installation procedure
To install an Optima:
1.
Attach the rack ears to the enclosure(s) and mount it in a rack (page 21).
2. If applicable – For multi-enclosure systems, link them according to the information starting on
page 21.
3. Following the "AutoPatch Optima Connector Guide" (shipped with each system), attach only the
first two source and destination devices (see "Attaching Inputs & Outputs" starting on page 32).*
Do not apply power to the devices until after the Optima has power (Step 5).
4.
Optional – Establish communication with an external control device (page 28).
5.
Attach power cords to each enclosure, then turn on the entire system (see "Applying Power &
Startup" on page 34).
We recommend using a surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner.
6.
Execute a test switch to ensure the system is working properly (see "Executing a Test Switch" on
page 37).
7. When the test switch works correctly, attach the remaining source and destination devices (refer to
the "AutoPatch Optima Connector Guide" and to the quick start guides for any applicable
conversion modules).
* If the installation includes paralleling inputs, see "Appendix C – Paralleling Inputs" on page 61.
* If the installation includes 8x8 DVI boards, see page 117 for special installation information.
Installation Options
Additional installation tasks may include creating the following:
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Custom Channel Names – See "Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files" starting on
page 41.
Local Presets – See "Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files" starting on page 41.
Global Presets – See the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at
www.amx.com.
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