Patton electronic user manual Activating the Model 6511RC, De-activating the Model 6511RC

4 • Operation and shutdown Model 6511RC User Manual

Introduction

This chapter describes how to start up and power down the Model 6511RC.

Activating the Model 6511RC

The Model 6511RC is activated by completing the procedures in chapter 2, “Hardware installation” on page 31 and chapter 3, “Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation” on page 41. To activate the 6511RC, refer to the procedures in those chapters.

The Model 6511RC is designed for unattended operation. Once the Model 6511RC has been installed and configured, no further operator action is required under normal conditions.

De-activating the Model 6511RC

Perform the following procedure to deactivate the Model 6511RC.

Note Be sure to wear an anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to the blade.

1.Simultaneously press both red buttons on the front-panel handles of the 6511RC to unlock the handles and prepare the module for removal.

2.Simultaneously press both black handles outward and away from the center of the module to unseat the 6511RC from the mid-plane connectors.

3.Pull the handles to completely remove the Model 6511RC from the rack chassis. Place the module on an anti-static surface.

4.Repeat the above procedure to remove the rear module from the rack chassis. Place the blade on an anti- static surface.

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