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Encore — Configuration Manual 55
Section 4
Initial Encore System Setup
Overview
This section explains how to get a basic Encore system set up for the first
time. After your Encore system is functioning at this basic level, you will be
able to modify its configuration to meet the specific requirements of your
facility, adding the necessary additional components.
The example Encore system described here consists of:
• one Encore System Controller frame with redundant SCBs,
• a small number of Encore control panels,
• a user supplied PC used for configuration, and
• two user supplied Ethernet switches and associated Cat 5 cabling.
The initial system setup steps include:
1. Create an isolated Encore network with default IP addresses,
2. Install Encore software on your Sharer PC, which you will also use to
configure your system,
3. During Encore software installation you can load the Encore default
database (recommended for first time installations),
CAUTION If you are working on an existing Encore system, do NOT install the default
database. Information on manual configuration is presented at the end of this
section.
4. Resolve any duplicate IP addresses, and
5. Test Encore system communication and control panel tally, using the
dummy matrix included with the default database.
After Encore system communication has been tested, you can then save its
configuration to make it fully operational. This will include changing the
IP addresses (if necessary), adding any additional System Controller
frames, adding and configuring the Matrix frame(s), and adding and con
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figuring control panels. These added steps are covered later in this manual.