User manual

ADPRO FastTrace-R by Xtralis Installation and User Manual
Doc. 13972_03
Contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
2 FastTrace-R 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 FastTrace-R ...........................................................................................6
2.5 Mounting the FastTrace-R ..............................................................................................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
2.7.5 Installing VideoCentral Lite Software ................................................................15
2.7.6 Starting VideoCentral Lite for the First Time ....................................................18
2.8 FastTrace-R Configuration ...........................................................................................19
2.8.1 Powering Up the FastTrace-R ..........................................................................20
2.9 Connecting to the FastTrace-R for the First Time .....................................................20
2.10 Adding a New Site .........................................................................................................23
2.11 Testing the FastTrace-R 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 FastTrace-R Connection Details Lost .........................................................................25
2.14 Firewall Configuration ..................................................................................................26
3 FastTrace-R Connectors ........................................................................................................27
3.1 Power Connection ........................................................................................................28
3.2 Connecting Communication Devices .........................................................................28
3.2.1 COMMS 1 .........................................................................................................28
3.2.2 COMMS 2 .........................................................................................................29
3.2.3 Connecting to a Modem or TA ..........................................................................30
3.2.4 Network (Ethernet) Connection ........................................................................30
3.3 Audio ..............................................................................................................................31
3.3.1 Audio Switch Port .............................................................................................31
3.3.2 Audio Screw Terminal Connector .....................................................................32
3.3.3 Audio Configuration ..........................................................................................33
3.3.4 Zoned Audio .....................................................................................................34
3.4 Video Input Connections ..............................................................................................35