Installation

Setup/Installation Checklist

Get ready

cFamiliarize yourself with the Fiber Matrix switchers.

cObtain IP setting information for the Fiber Matrix from the local network administrator. Read Appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”.

Configure the Fiber Matrix

cInstall the desired I/O boards (page 7-4).

Perform physical installation

cIf desired, create (page 5-24)and replace button labels (page 7-6).

cIf desired, install the switcher in a rack (below).

cCable input and output devices to the I/O ports (page 2-5).

cIf desired, connect computers or control systems to the serial ports and/or LAN port (page 2-6, page 2-8,and page 2-9.

cConnect power (page 2-8).

cTest the switcher by creating a tie (page 3-9).

Ancillary operations

cInstall the Windows-based control/configuration program (page 5-2).

Mounting the Switcher

UL guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the Fiber Matrix into a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the Fiber Matrix in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack- mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

Mounting instructions

The Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 7U high metal enclosure with mounting flanges for standard 19" racks. If desired, rack mount the switcher as follows:

1.

Insert the switcher into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket

 

with those in the rack.

2.

Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts.

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Extron electronic 6400s manual Setup/Installation Checklist, Mounting the Switcher

6400s specifications

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