User manual

ADPRO FastTx by Xtralis Installation and User Manual
Doc. 11949_06
Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1
2 ADPRO FastTx Setup Instructions .................................................................................................3
2.1 Physical Location ................................................................................................................3
2.2 General Power Requirements ............................................................................................3
2.2.1 Power Conditioners and Surge Arresters ................................................................4
2.2.2 Interference Caused by Ground Loops ....................................................................4
2.3 System Wiring Considerations ..........................................................................................4
2.3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Issues and Instructions ................................4
2.3.2 Static Discharge .......................................................................................................5
2.3.3 Grounding Requirements .........................................................................................5
2.4 Unpacking the ADPRO FastTx ...........................................................................................6
2.5 Mounting the ADPRO FastTx .............................................................................................7
2.5.1 Rack Mounting .........................................................................................................7
2.6 Setting the Video Standard ................................................................................................7
2.7 Setting up the PC ................................................................................................................8
2.7.1 Logging onto Windows .............................................................................................8
2.7.2 Removing Previous Versions of Software ................................................................8
2.7.3 Configuring the PC for Ethernet Connection ............................................................9
2.7.4 Configuring the PC for Serial Connection ..............................................................10
Installing the Null Modem Driver ............................................................................11
Null-modem Cable Wiring ......................................................................................15
2.7.5 Installing ADPRO VideoCentral Lite Software .......................................................15
2.7.6 Starting ADPRO VideoCentral Lite for the First Time ............................................18
2.8 ADPRO FastTx Configuration ..........................................................................................19
2.8.1 Powering Up the ADPRO FastTx ...........................................................................20
2.9 Connecting to the ADPRO FastTx for the First Time .....................................................20
2.10 Adding a New Site ...........................................................................................................23
2.11 Testing the ADPRO FastTx Installation ........................................................................24
2.12 Notes and Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................................25
2.12.1 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................25
2.12.2 Front Panel LED ..................................................................................................25
2.13 ADPRO FastTx Connection Details Lost ......................................................................25
2.14 Firewall Configuration ....................................................................................................26
3 ADPRO FastTx Connectors ...........................................................................................................27
3.1 Power Connection .............................................................................................................28
3.2 Connecting Communication Devices ..............................................................................28
3.2.1 COMMS 1 ..............................................................................................................28
3.2.2 COMMS 2 ..............................................................................................................30
3.2.3 Connecting to a Modem or TA ...............................................................................30
3.2.4 Network (Ethernet) Connection ..............................................................................31
3.3 Audio ..................................................................................................................................31
3.3.1 Audio Switch Port ...................................................................................................32
3.3.2 Audio Screw Terminal Connector ..........................................................................33
3.3.3 Audio Configuration ...............................................................................................33
3.3.4 Zoned Audio ...........................................................................................................35