AMX Precis HT Instruction Manual page 22

Installation & Setup
Installation Procedure
A flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG. 5. The procedure following provides general
steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of the manual.
FIG. 5
Installation procedure
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).
To install and set up a Precis HT in a rack:
1. Attach rack ears per FIG. 6.
FIG. 6
Attach rack ears to sides of enclosure
2.
Place the enclosure in the rack and attach front-mounting screws to hold it firmly in place (FIG. 7).
FIG. 7
Place in rack and fasten with mounting screws
Tip: When placing enclosures, keep in mind that the optimal viewing angle for a control panel is eye
level.
3.
Optional – Establish communication with an external control device/system; see "Attaching
External Controllers" on page 18.
4.
Attach only the first two source devices and the first destination device; see "Attaching Inputs &
Outputs" on page 22.
Do not apply power to the devices until after the Precis HT has power (Step 5).
16 Precis HT Instruction Manual