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FPC Installation and Operation
FPC Installation and Operation, cont'd
Installation Overview
The FPC 5000 assembly consists of the FPC computer and a rack-mountable, 7U
high, 19" wide metal panel.
As part of a complete Matrix 12800 system, the FPC 5000 can be installed in a rack
or a cabinet with the rest of the system BMEs. The controller is connected to the
Ethernet port of a switching BME. In a system with more than one switching BME,
the FPC must be connected to the BME that is designated as BME 0 in the system
(refer to the Matrix 12800 Wideband, Sync, or Audio Switchers User's Manual, part
#68-556-01). If the BMEs are rack- or cabinet-mounted, they can be mounted in any
order.
Plan carefully before installing the equipment in a room. Poor planning can cause
problems. The number of cables involved can result in a cluttered appearance.
Power and ventilation requirements must be adequate. Although not noisy, the
background noise generated by a rack of Matrix 12800 switcher BMEs could be
distracting.
To install and set up the FPC 5000 for operation with a Matrix 12800 system,
perform the following steps:
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Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel Controller
The FPC 5000 is shipped unassembled to prevent damage to the mounting
hardware in shipment. Before the FPC assembly can be rack mounted, the FPC
computer must be mounted to the panel. The mounting hardware is included with
the controller. Assemble the controller as follows:
1.
CAUTION
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FPC 5000 Front Panel Controller • FPC Installation and Operation
Disconnect power from all of the BMEs.
Secure the FPC computer to the FPC mounting panel. See Unpacking and
Assembling the Front Panel Controller in this chapter.
Rack mount the front panel controller. See Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly in
this chapter.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the FPC to BME 0 of the Matrix 12800 system
or to the Ethernet LAN on which the Matrix 12800 system resides.
Connect the AC power cable to the FPC.
If not already accomplished, complete the installation and virtualization of
the rest of the Matrix 12800 system (refer to the Matrix 12800 Wideband, Sync,
or Audio Switchers User's Manual, part #68-556-01).
Turn on the FPC 5000 and observe the FPC computer's startup display.
Open the FPC 5000 shipping carton and remove all of the protective foam
from the top and sides of the computer and rack-mountable panel.
Hold the computer and the panel together at the top and bottom when
removing the computer and panel from the shipping carton (figure 2-1).
The computer is loosely nested in the panel and could drop if it is not
properly supported.
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