Installation and
Operation
This section provides the steps to install the QGE 100. It also describes the front and rear panel components and provides instructions for cabling and operating the encoder. The following topics are included:
•Installation Overview
•Rear Panel Features
•Connecting the Source Computer to the QGE 100
•Connecting the QGE 100 to the Network
•Connecting Power to the Unit
•Connection Diagrams
•Front Panel Features
Installation Overview
To install and set up the QGE 100 encoder, follow the steps listed below. Where appropriate, each step contains a reference to detailed explanations later in this section; refer to these sections as needed.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock or product damage due to
condensation, always allow the QGE 100 and the provided power supply
to become acclimated to ambient temperature and humidity for at least 
30 minutes before switching it on. This is particularly important when you 
are moving the unit from a cold to a warm location.
CAUTION: Keep the QGE 100 in a horizontal position while it is operating. When using it
1.Disconnect power from the QGE and power off all other equipment in the system.
2.Connect the mouse PC, keyboard PC, and
3.Connect the mouse, keyboard, and monitor of the source computer, respectively, to the Periph mouse and keyboard ports and the
4.Connect the QGE Ethernet port to the network port of your host (viewing) computer or a Quantum Elite videowall (see “Connecting the QGE 100 to the Network” on page 12).
5.Power on the QGE 100 (see “Connecting Power to the Unit” on page 13).
6.Power on the source computer. Always do this step last.
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